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Multiple retailers have been fined for misleading promotions. This could be why

Inside Retail

There have been multiple examples recently of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) levying fines at retailers for misleading promotions. million fine for misleading advertising and store credit promotions related to its ‘StoreCash’ promotion running from July 2019 to August 2023.

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Navigating the Tariff Era: A Strategic Roadmap for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

The Scars of the 2018-2019 U.S.-China China trade war of 2018-2019 offers a cautionary tale about the far-reaching consequences of tariffs. Incremental price increases on inelastic goods can protect margins, while promotions on elastic goods can sustain demand. China Trade War: A Case Study in Disruption The U.S.-China

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The Good Guys fined for misleading consumers

Inside Retail

million fine for misleading advertising and store credit promotions. Additionally, The Good Guys will take remedial action for customers who were eligible for the StoreCash program but were misled by the company’s promotional announcement and did not receive the store credits. The Good Guys, a subsidiary of JB Hi-Fi, has paid a $13.5

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From Omnichannel to Polychannel: How FMCG Shopping is Changing

Retail TouchPoints

The Journal also reported that consumers are traveling to cheaper zip codes to shop and are joining loyalty programs to take advantage of promotions in greater numbers, according to retail analysts. retailers on average between March 2023 and February 2024, an increase of 23% over the 2019-20 period.

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

Retail Gazette

When he took over the reins as managing director in 2019, M&S was at a crossroads. In 2019, M&S drafted in Topshop fashion director Maddy Evans as part of its strategy to appeal to younger shoppersa move that we can now say certainly paid off. The result?

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It’s Not Easy Being (Truly) Green — But it’s Worth it

Retail TouchPoints

For example, in 2019 McDonalds replaced its plastic straws with paper as it sought to polish its sustainability credentials. While H&M seemed to be supporting green goals when it promoted its Loop recycling initiative , only a fraction of the three billion garments the vertical company produces each year are actually recyclable.

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Etsy’s Latest Turnaround Efforts: Selloff of Reverb, Seller Experience Improvements

Retail TouchPoints

The companys latest moves include selling off Reverb , a resale marketplace for musical instruments that it acquired in 2019 , and a host of updates to its seller experience. Etsy continues to make refinements to its business model as it seeks a return to growth amid increasing competition. million in 2024 from $942.1