Why the future of department stores relies on in-store experiences, not just products
Questions are mounting over the future of David Jones, following reports the company has been handed over to administrators and receivers for the first time in 188 years of trading. An RMIT expert says it highlights the pressures facing modern department stores, which can no longer compete on convenience alone and must increasingly differentiate themselves through personalised service and in-store experiences.
Young people are politically engaged, so why are adults still not listening?
From climate strikes to social media campaigns, young people have long played a role in political life. But RMIT experts say outdated assumptions continue to undermine their influence.
Beyond the one-wear outfit: how Melbourne Cup fashion is becoming more sustainable
Fashion is a key part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival experience, but attitudes towards race-day dressing are changing. An RMIT expert says more Australians are embracing sustainable alternatives such as rental fashion, resale, vintage clothing and outfit repeating.
Is the RBA fighting inflation alone?
Australians continue to face cost-of-living pressures and the prospect of higher interest rates. An RMIT expert explains why the Reserve Bank's battle against inflation is becoming more difficult when other economic forces are pulling in the opposite direction.
Victoria can start great companies, but keeping them here as they grow is the real challenge
Victoria has been crowned the worst place to do business in Australia for the third year in row, according to a new report by the Business Council of Australia. An RMIT expert says while the state is good at starting companies, the problem is keeping them here once they start to grow.
Australia's growing connection deficit is driving burnout
As we approach the end-of-year rush, burnout is often seen as an individual problem, but as an RMIT expert suggests, it is also deeply shaped by the environments in which we work and live.
Recycling project transforms retired fire-service uniforms into new fashion fibres
Retired Western Australian fire-service uniforms are being given a second life through a pioneering textile recycling project led by an RMIT University researcher.
Political hostility and misinformation – media literacy matters more than ever
Following growing evidence of political hostility, online misinformation, and an attack on MP Helen Haines, an RMIT expert says Australians need strong media literacy skills to navigate an increasingly complex information environment and to reduce harms caused by declining trust in public discourse.
