Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Innovation is critical to the survival and growth of retail businesses of any size. But how do you innovate when resources are limited and your business is operating in silos with little cross-collaboration? For this month’s Retail Untangled podcast series, Amie Larter of Inside Retail talked with Alita Harvey-Rodriguez – the founder of MI Academy, and the brains behind HackGames – and Jack Howes, head of funding and partnerships at HoMie.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 7, 2024

EG Group co-founder Zuber Issa is planning to stand down as co-chief executive of the petrol station empire that he built, leaving his brother Mohsin Issa to lead the business. Salim Hasan, the chief operating officer of EG Group, also intends to step down, however, t he prospective changes will only happen if Zuber Issa completes a deal to buy a selection of sites from EG Group, according to a bond prospectus seen by Bloomberg News.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Apparel brand Bonds is partnering with children’s music group The Wiggles to release its first children’s clothing collection. The collection brings together both old and new characters of the 33-year-old musical icon, aiming to evoke joy in adults and children alike. The range includes Bonds classic zippy’s, pullovers, trackpants, Whoopsies, sleep sets, tee’s, socks, undies and even a dress and tutu.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 7, 2024

A major Currys shareholder has urged the firm to sell its mobile phones division in the wake of two failed takeover attempts for the electricals retailer. Fund manager JO Hambro, which holds a 4.5% stake in the retailer, wants Currys to sell ID Mobile, a subsidiary that sells monthly phone contracts and is valued at around £350 million, according to The Sunday Times.

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Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed support for the independent review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, proposing a mandatory code which – if adopted – will result in multi-million dollar penalties for supermarkets and suppliers who engage in anticompetitive practices. The review proposes a mandatory code, enabling the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to take supermarkets to court and seek penalties of up to $10 million, three times the value of the benefit from the breach, or

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 7, 2024

Ocado is on course for another shareholder revolt at its annual general meeting this month over a new pay scheme that could see CEO Tim Steiner receive a bonus of up to £15m. Two influential advisory groups have now urged shareholders to vote against the group’s new remuneration policy and performance share plan on April 29, citing concerns that changes could lead to “excessive pay” and award “materially above market norms”, The Financial Times reported.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 7, 2024

The number of retailers buckling under economic pressure has hit a five year high as consumers remain cautious amid the cost-of-living crisis. Insolvencies in the sector are up 19% to 2,195 in the year to January 31, up from 1,843, according to figures from Mazars. The accountancy firm reported that ecommerce insolvencies had surged 18% to 615, up from 521 reported in the previous year.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

In the iconic Suntec City Tower in Singapore, Hong Kong-listed luggage brand Samsonite is putting sustainability right at the heart of its mission. The renowned name in travel luggage and lifestyle bags unveiled its latest retail store as part of its broader effort to prioritise environmental stewardship and responsible consumerism. Since the launch of its global sustainability strategy, “Our Responsible Journey,” in 2020, Samsonite has sought to weave sustainability into every aspec

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 7, 2024

The competition regulator’s tougher approach to greenwashing risks retailers pulling back on their sustainability efforts, British Retail Consortium boss Helen Dickinson has warned. Her comments to The Times come as the CMA said it had secured “ landmark changes ” following a probe into eco-friendly claims made by Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda about some of their clothing.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

From modest beginnings in the world of book trading to curating a diverse array of brands, including the recent sensation, Kazaang, BMS Brands has epitomised the spirit of the underdog since its inception. The latest triumph of Kazaang, introduced last October, has rapidly ascended to the spotlight, culminating in the prestigious Kids’ Choice Award for its groundbreaking electric water guns this year.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 7, 2024

Mark Baum, senior vice president of industry relations and chief collaboration officer at FMI – The Food Industry Association, tells this week’s Video Forum about the ongoing drive to elevate the presence of supermarket operators and their suppliers in the household products, general merchandise, and health and beauty aids categories. He provides an update on the nonfoods community that FMI is building, and explains how the grocery industry and its customers can benefit from greater involvement

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Rangeme

APRIL 7, 2024

Emerging brands have to support each other. This is the way we climb mountains. None of us can do it on our own. It takes a collective interest. How can we together move the needle? The key word here is “ together.” Our founders take on big CPG brands – bringing even bigger ideas and with much smaller bank accounts (we’re often just hoping to make payroll and pay the bills, right?).

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