On April 30, 2026, Cameron Douglas, CEO of Videopro, joined ABC Brisbane Mornings with Steve Austin as part of the regular retail panel alongside fellow panellist, Christine Moody.
In this segment, the discussion explored the impact of public holidays, rising inflation and freight costs on the retail sector, including how changing consumer sentiment is influencing spending behaviour and how retailers are adapting in response.
Key Topics from the Discussion
- The ANZAC Day public holiday and its impact on shopping centres and retail activity.
- How rising inflation is affecting consumer sentiment and spending behaviour, and how retailers are responding.
- Brand loyalty during challenging economic conditions, and how brands can adjust their product offerings to ensure customers can still access their favourite products.
- Rising freight costs and the flow-on effects to retailers and consumers.
- The new cash payment legislation introduced earlier this year, and the importance of analogue fallbacks when digital systems fail.
- Credit card surcharges, pricing transparency, and the importance of building trust with customers.
During the discussion, Cameron highlighted that:
“People are still looking for some joy, and retail therapy is still a key way to do it.”
About Videopro
For over 45 years, Videopro has been helping people connect, collaborate, and create with confidence. Founded in 1980, Videopro began as a single AV retail store in Brisbane. Today, Videopro has grown into a business that serves the whole AV market.
Our Brisbane Retail Experience Centre and Online Store give consumers, businesses and government agencies access to the latest AV technology, while our AV Integration division delivers tailored integrated AV solutions for education, corporate and government organisations.
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