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Woolworths and Coles drew consumer ire for cost-of-living pressures in 2024

Inside Retail

Woolworths fared the worst of the two, starting 2024 with a controversial decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise and ending the year with a distribution centre employee strike costing tens of millions of dollars and ravaging supermarket shelves. billion, but booked provisions worth $1.6

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

Retail TouchPoints

I found a new factory in 2015, and they really understood my vision. We increased sales little by little from 2015 to 2018, and the demand was too much, so it was too much for me and my one employee. We’re doing specific campaigns and promotions for these groups, even though our products aren’t discounted often.

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Walmart, Target and Amazon: US retail’s summer shopping showdown

Inside Retail

The shopping event was first launched by the big-box retailer on June 15, 2015, as a way to celebrate Amazon’s 20th anniversary and offer exclusive deals to Prime members for 24 hours. Few shopping periods outside of Black Friday get US consumers as hyped as Amazon’s Prime Day.

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Is China Taking Over the (Cyber) World?

Retail TouchPoints

The goals mentioned in the plan cover everything from strengthening the infrastructure that supports data storage and transferring to promoting Chinese standards for global data governance. Promoting transparency in data usage and limiting state surveillance are essential to safeguarding freedoms.

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M&S Clothing has transformed under Richard Price, so what’s next as he departs?

Retail Gazette

Evans played a key role in introducing modern, trend-led designs, and this week, she was promoted to “M&S Woman”, expanding her responsibilities to include lingerie. Working alongside Charlotte Davies, who joined from Hunkemller, Evans is strengthening M&S’s leadership in fit, comfort, and innovative design.

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A new leadership for Decathlon

Retail Focus

Today, DECATHLON is embarking on a new phase in its history, aimed at strengthening its competitiveness and growth, while stepping up its actions to promote access to sport and its universal values wherever it operates. Most recently, Javier headed DECATHLON Germany from 2012 to 2015, then served as CEO of DECATHLON Spain from 2015 to 2022.

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Should we raise a toast to Coles’ latest liquor rebrand?

Inside Retail

Coles has previously undertaken major reviews in 2005 and 2015, leading to a series of turnaround or revitalisation plans, including brand tweaks, over the past 20 years. You can put that down to Coles, which is yet again rebadging its liquor stores as it attempts to boost sales and earnings. Theyve had limited success. Deja vu?

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