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Reports
The ACRS provides leading edge secondary research to ACRS Members as well as clients and media within the retail industry.
Our reports and publications are designed to: keep retailers "on top of" current issues and trends facing the retail industry; develop their understanding of their industry, assist in strategy development and, ultimately, improve decision-making.
Research Reports
In addition to the annual Australian Retail Snapshot report, the ACRS also produces a number of one-off secondary research reports. The focus of these reports is determined in accordance with member and industry interests, and broader developments in the retail sector.
Shopfloor to Boardroom Final Report
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180 pages
Released March 2007
AUD$1,295 (includes GST)
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Shopfloor to Boardroom was the largest research project undertaken by the ACRS, spanning three years of data collection the report has now been completed and is now available for purchase.
The report provides invaluable insight into retail recruitment, turnover, and progression within the retail industry, providing many benefits for Australian retailers. The complete report covers key findings from phases one, two and three in an in-depth format. It highlights key insights and experiences as explained by those entering the retail industry, new and experienced retail managers, and general managers working in Australian retail organisation. Descriptions and explanations for results are provided as well as relevant quotations from respondents. The results are analysed thoroughly to ensure that reliable and valid conclusions can be drawn, and that practical recommendations can be provided for business use.
Research Sponsors of the Shopfloor to Boardroom project will gain first access to this full report. In addition the report will also be made available for general sale in the coming months.
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Australian Retail Snapshot
ACRS Secondary Research Report, March 2007
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90 pages
AUD$1,295 (includes GST)
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The ACRS 2007 Australian Retail Snapshot report discusses the performance of the retail industry in the year 2007 as a whole and by each key retailing sector, as well as the strategies and performance of Australia's top retail players. The ACRS has also identified Australia's top retailers in terms of 2006-2007 revenue for those that are publicly listed, privately owned or operating under a franchised model. The top 45 retailers across these categories are listed according to their respective Australian revenue performance. A profile of each player, including the company background, financial performance and main highlights for the year of 2007 is also provided.
This report forms part of the ACRS secondary research report series. These reports address relevant topics and issues affecting the Australian retail industry and consumers here and abroad. Published throughout the year, these reports are intended to provide retailers, consultants and service providers with information to evaluate and address critical retailing issues.
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Australian Retailing Trends
ACRS Secondary Research Report, November 2007
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88 pages
AUD$1,295 (includes GST)
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The ACRS 2007 Australian Retailing Trends report describes the most critical trends for the next three to five years and discusses how retailers can best react to these trends. Academic and trade publications, national reports and journals, and recent Internet articles were collected to provide the foundation for the report. In doing so, six 'mega-trends' were identified as redrawing the rules of competition for retailers and are discussed in the following sections. It is hoped that this information will be useful to Australian retailers and other organisations concerned with the growth potential for and changing nature of retail business.
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Multi-Channel Retailing
ACRS Secondary Research Report, August 2007
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77 pages
AUD$1,295 (includes GST)
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Over the past few years, multi-channel retailing has received growing attention as customers increasingly turn to a range of different channels as part of the buying process. Recognising this 86 percent of retailers now include URLs in catalogues, 80 percent use email to promote store or catalogue sales, and 87 percent accept in-store returns of online purchases. The Australian retail industry is in the early stages of this multi-channel evolutionary cycle, and significant opportunities lie ahead for companies that can identify and exploit them.
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Attracting and Retaining a Cross-Generational Workforce
ACRS Secondary Research Report, July 2007
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129 pages
AUD$1,295 (includes GST)
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The “Attracting and Retaining a Cross-Generational Workforce” research report examines these issues in light of the three generations currently working side-by-side in the Australian labour market: Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. Popular literature highlights that each generation has distinct characteristics that will affect how the war for talent is waged. This report highlights such generational issues pertinent to the consumer and working population, and identifies solutions for employers in recruiting and managing a cross-generational workforce.
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Email the ACRS if you would like more information or to order a report please download a report order.
Other current reports
2006 Australian Retail Snapshot Report
150 pages
Released end March 2007
AUD$995 (includes GST)
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2006 Australian Consumer Trends Report
53 pages
Released October 2006
AUD$695 (includes GST)
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2005 Australian Retail Snapshot Report
120 pages
Released end February 2006
AUD$595 (includes GST)
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The Australian Health and Beauty Report
61 pages
Released August 2005
AUD$295 (includes GST)
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Publications
The ACRS produces 4 regular publications for its members as well as more detailed research reports which are also available for purchase by non-members.
Retail Insights
Retail Insights is a fortnightly 6 page newsletter distributed electronically to all ACRS members. It provides an easy to read snapshot of the latest local and international retail stories attracting media attention, and keeps members informed about current issues.
View sample copy of Retail Insights
Retail Trends
Retail Trends is a monthly publication that analyses the most current Australian retail statistics provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In addition, Retail Trends combines data from a variety of other sources to give a detailed interpretation of the current state of the retail sector.
View sample copy of Retail Trends
First Cut
First Cut, a quarterly publication with KPMG, presents summaries of interesting and thought provoking academic papers and articles on retailing and consumer issues for senior executives in retailing, consumer products and distribution throughout the Asia Pacific Region.
View sample copy of First Cut
Retail Therapy
Published regularly throughout the year this series is designed to better equip retail organisations and suppliers to the retail industry with leading-edge retail knowledge and insight.
View sample copy of Retail Therapy
ACRS Library and Monash Research Publications
The ACRS receives a number of retail publications and maintains a specialist retail library. ACRS members have full access to these valuable resources. The ACRS team also has access to the wider Monash University library and data bases.
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