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Navigating the Tariff Era: A Strategic Roadmap for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

While policymakers often champion tariffs as a mechanism to protect domestic industries, their ripple effects are far-reaching, inflating costs, disrupting supply chains and, ultimately, burdening consumers. The Scars of the 2018-2019 U.S.-China In 2018, more than one-third of apparel imports flowing into the U.S.

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Webjet in legal battle over flight price misrepresentation

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched the legal action in the Federal Court against Webjet for displaying “flights from $X” statements but omitting its compulsory service fee and booking price guarantee fee in the advertised prices between November 2018 and November 2023.

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A ‘recalibration in retail’: As costs rise, retailers are reviewing returns

Inside Retail

According to the report, only 14 per cent of Australian retailers now offer free returns, down from 49 per cent in 2018. The ease of returns is also declining, with only 58 per cent offering simple, customer-centric return processes, compared to 97 per cent in 2018.

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Private Label Everything: Why ‘Off-Brand’ is On-Trend

Retail TouchPoints

For decades, household name brands have topped the consumer market. Theyve dominated shelf space at retailers around the world while owning consumer mindshare thanks to massive marketing budgets, established reputations and widespread recognition. All of that is changing. Have you tried their Chili Lime Tortilla Chips?)

Consumer 278
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Bunnings breached privacy laws, Privacy Commissioner says

Inside Retail

From November 2018 to November 2021, Bunnings implemented a trial FRT at 63 stores in Victoria and NSW, capturing the faces of every visitor. ” Consumer advocacy group Choice has welcomed the Privacy Commissioner’s determination and said it must serve as a warning for businesses.

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Starbucks Hires Chipotle Alum as New Global Chief Brand Officer

Retail TouchPoints

Tressie Lieberman worked alongside Niccol from 2018 to 2023, driving digital marketing and off-premise. 4, 2024, Lieberman will serve as Starbucks’ EVP and Global Chief Brand Officer to help improve the company’s positioning after an increasingly lukewarm reception among consumers. Brands. Starting Nov. Starting Nov.

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Hilco, TPG Form Joint Venture to Acquire Struggling Brands, Beginning with Bebe and Brookstone

Retail TouchPoints

Financial services company Hilco Global and asset management firm TPG Angelo Gordon have formed a new joint venture (JV), with the goal of acquiring and financing consumer brands and IP in partnership with brand management firm Bluestar Alliance. and managed by Bluestar since 2018. Both brands have been owned by Bebe Stores, Inc.

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