RETAIL
High Competition, Tight Margins, and Constant
Operational Pressure
Industry Snapshot
Australia’s retail sector operates in a highly competitive environment driven by fluctuating consumer demand, rising supplier costs, and increasing pressure to manage stock efficiently. Retail owners juggle sales, staffing, inventory, and compliance — often with limited visibility across systems.
Around 20% of Australian retail businesses fail within five years, with cashflow instability, stock mismanagement, and rising operating costs among the key contributors.
Sources: ABS, Australian Retailers Association.
Why This Industry Needs AIDE
Retail generates large amounts of daily data — sales, stock movement, staffing costs, supplier invoices — but most owners don’t have time to interpret it. AIDE helps by:
- Identifying cashflow risks early by linking sales performance with upcoming expenses.
- Highlighting slow-moving or overstocked items to reduce tied-up cash.
- Supporting smarter rostering (Deputy, Tanda, etc.) based on expected customer flow.
- Connecting POS and accounting data for clearer financial visibility.
- Reducing compliance workload with reminders for tax, payroll, and reporting obligations.
What AIDE Could Deliver
By drawing insights from POS, inventory systems, payroll/rostering tools, and accounting software, AIDE provides practical guidance that improves day-to-day retail performance.
Even modest improvements — such as reducing overstock by 10% or cutting unnecessary labour hours by 5–8% — can significantly improve margin stability.
Investor Insight
Retail is a data-rich, high-activity sector where small operational improvements compound quickly. AIDE is well positioned to serve this market because it sits above existing systems
and helps owners manage volatility, reduce waste, and strengthen cashflow — strong drivers for adoption.