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Costco Must Pay $2M Over Misleading Flushable Wipes

Retail Wire

The lawsuit, representing customers who purchased the wipes in New York between July 1, 2011, and May 31, 2017, claims that the wipes were not actually flushable and instead ended up causing significant damage to people's plumbing and septic systems.

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Walgreens to Offer Free HIV and STD Testing at 550 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

The retailer, which has been working with Greater Than HIV , a public information initiative of KFF , since 2011, has provided more than 82,000 free HIV tests through the in-store program, including more than 15,000 self-tests distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tom Ford opens its first Australian Beauty concept store

Inside Retail

Tom Ford opened its first store in Australia in Sydney in 2011, and it was acquired last year by beauty behemoth Estee Lauder in a US$2.8 Myrrhe Mystère’s amber woody scent features the combination of the myrrh essence and ultra-vanilla accord, which creates a modern serenity in the luxury collection.

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Really, Truly Fake: The RealReal ‘Opens’ Counterfeit Handbag Store on Canal Street

Retail TouchPoints

The RealReal makes a concerted effort to keep counterfeit luxury items off the market, removing approximately 5,000 fakes each month (a total of 250,000 since 2011). So what are these faux handbags doing in a RealReal retail store located on NYC’s Canal Street, a notorious knockoff hub?

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Poshmark to exit Australia to focus on core markets

Inside Retail

Founded in 2011, Poshmark is a social commerce marketplace where users can buy and sell new and secondhand fashion, home goods, and electronics. Buyers and sellers for Australia, India and the UK will no longer have access to the marketplace via the app or web starting November 2.

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Mattel launches online in Australia, with Retail Prodigy Group

Inside Retail

RPG is an Australian retail franchise partner for global brands and since 2011 has worked with Nike to expand its footprint across Australia and New Zealand. Mattel’s portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and Mega.

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Consumer class action launched against JB Hi-Fi over ‘junk’ warranties

Inside Retail

The suit is seeking refunds for consumers who bought such warranties between January 1, 2011 and November 29, 2023. The class action alleges JB Hi-Fi used misleading conduct in selling the extended warranties and failed to inform customers about their rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

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