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How 99 Bikes plans to return to profit with an electric-powered push

Inside Retail

Electric shock to profits The popularity of electric bikes and scooters has been a key driver of revenue for the business recently, with electric bikes accounting for 99 Bike’s biggest growth category. “We A year later, Turner founded the Pedal Group, as a joint venture between the Turner family and Flight Centre in 2008.

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What to know about Woolworths’ appointment of its first female CEO in 100 years

Inside Retail

The appointment of Amanda Bardwell as Woolworths Group’s next managing director and CEO, effective September 1, marks a historic moment for the parent company of Woolworths Supermarkets and Big W, which reported nearly $65 billion in sales last financial year. She took on her most recent role, as the managing director of WooliesX, in 2017.

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6 Keys to Empowering Store Associates During the Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

retailers will add 410,000 seasonal positions this year, which is the lowest number of jobs added in the quarter since 2008. Put managers front and center. This presence will do more than keep associates focused; it also will demonstrate that managers are invested in their success. Create digital synergy.

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Starbucks Australia pursues plastic-free future with new cup and start-up

Inside Retail

After initially launching here in 2000, it withdrew from the market in 2008, before relaunching that same year under the ownership of the Withers Group. Customers want and need to know they can trust brands and that trust is built through action and accountability. In 2024 we will have more exciting news to share.”

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Thankyou co-founder Daniel Flynn on balancing ‘work-life tension’

Inside Retail

Daniel Flynn: My retail journey began in 2008 when I co-founded Thankyou – little did I know how much of a rollercoaster it would become. DF: One of the most interesting parts of my role as managing director of Thankyou is that there are very few ‘typical days’. Inside Retail : Tell me about your career journey. DF: I have many!

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PetSmart Suit Accuses Retailer of Mishandling Employees’ Personal Data via Voiceprint Collection

Retail TouchPoints

The lawsuit notes that through a headset worn by the employee, workers received orders from a central worker management computer. While technology that collects biometric information can include fingerprinting, facial recognition and eye scans, the system used by PetSmart relies on collecting voiceprints of users.

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Retail appointments for the week

Inside Retail

Williams names retail general manager. Williams has appointed Steven Woolley as its new general manager for retail. Steve is committed to creating organisations that are agile, creative and accountable in delivering a vision for the future.”. Carousell appoints new managing director for Hong Kong.