
Ruth Hogan
Ruth Hogan is features and premium editor - FMCG at Inside Retail. Hailing all the way from the Emerald Isle, Ruth has her finger on the pulse of FMCG news on both sides of the globe. As editor of Inside FMCG’s online and print publications over the last two years, Ruth has consistently delivered breaking industry news, and crafted informative features for professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Now, Ruth is bringing her knowledge of the grocery landscape to Premium subscribers and delving into global trends to inform local businesses. When she’s not tapping away at the keyboard, you’ll find her browsing her local supermarket for the latest and greatest products on the market.
From the author

Welcome to the tree-free future of fashion
An Australia-India partnership has resulted in the creation of an environmentally friendly lyocell.
Jan 19, 2021

What JobKeeper cuts mean for Australian retail
The retail industry may struggle with the latest round of JobKeeper cuts, but flexibilities in the scheme offer some hop...
Jan 18, 2021

From the source: Mike Halligan, Scratch Pet Food
Mike Halligan, co-founder of subscription online retailer Scratch Pet Food, shares why you can’t always trust what you r...
Jan 17, 2021

What it’s like to shop as a person with an intellectual disability
Alex Elliot and Ella Darling, project workers from Council for Intellectual Disability, share their experiences of navig...
Jan 17, 2021

How Skechers is stepping up the fun factor
Skechers Southeast Asia has introduced a string of creative collaborations to keep consumers engaged with the sports and...
Jan 14, 2021

When it comes to e-commerce, Howards Storage World is cleaning up
Howards Storage World has seen phenomenal growth in online sales since replatforming its website and improving back end ...
Jan 13, 2021

How AuMake is using social e-commerce to drive connections with Australian brands
AuMake looks to Chinese social e-commerce trends to connect Aussie brands with Asian buyers.
Jan 12, 2021

Making retail lemonade from pandemic lemons
The coronavirus pandemic has given rise to a number of new retail opportunities, and luxury is undergoing something of a...
Jan 11, 2021

How Gen Y is fuelling a bougie baby boom
Retailers report strong demand in the premium baby market since the pandemic with “aspirational, yet real influencers” a...
Jan 11, 2021

The role of the retailer in a mask mandate
In a mask mandate how much responsibility falls on the retailer?
Jan 7, 2021