AI shopping to shake up pricing in fashion retail
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape fashion retail by changing not only how consumers shop, but how prices are set and adjusted in real time. An RMIT expert explains how data‑driven pricing systems and AI‑powered shopping tools are transforming retail experiences.
Australia’s EV surge could signal shift in climate engagement
Electric vehicle sales are rising in Australia amid fuel price volatility, but this trend may also signal evolving consumer expectations around sustainability, innovation and environmental responsibility. An RMIT expert explains.
‘Vegan leather’ is not as sustainable as it sounds
As demand for ‘vegan leather’ grows, questions are emerging about its true environmental impact, with many products combining plant fibres and plastics that degrade quickly. RMIT experts say shoppers seeking sustainable options may instead be buying materials that add to waste and microplastic pollution.
Mobile coverage maps fall short for regional Australia, expert says
Australians living outside major cities have been over-promised mobile coverage that does not match reality, according to an RMIT telecommunications expert responding to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)’s mobile coverage map inquiry.
