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7-Eleven settles franchisee class actions

Inside Retail

7-Eleven has agreed to settle franchisee class actions following mediation. A statement from the convenience chain confirmed the settlement but gave no insight into the details of the agreement. “7-Eleven can confirm that a non-binding in principle agreement to settle the class actions has been reached, subject to terms of a settlement deed being agreed and subject to approval of the Federal Court of Australia.

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Increasing Your Retail Employability – 7 Tips to Help You Thrive as Restrictions Ease

Retail Focus

The past year has wrought havoc on many companies and the job market as a whole. Many people found themselves out of work due to the nationwide restrictions placed on people and businesses. As the measures implemented to limit the spread of the coronavirus ease, more and more people are looking for work. The competitiveness of the current job market means it is essential to take steps to improve your employability.

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Meet Zhik: The sailing brand everyone will be wearing at the Olympics

Inside Retail

In the world of competitive sailing, Zhik (rhymes with ‘bike’) is a household name, but if all goes to plan, after the Olympic Games in Tokyo this year, it will be even more popular among amateur athletes and recreational boaters. The technical apparel brand has just been named the official supplier of sailing gear to the Australian Olympic team. It’s also kitting out Olympic sailing teams from New Zealand, Singapore and Denmark with specialised gloves, boots, wetsuits and harnesses.

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Halleroed inserts sculptural travertine display plinths in Axel Arigato's Paris store

Dezeen

Design studio Halleroed has used travertine podiums to display sneakers like sculptures in the Paris store of streetwear label Axel Arigato. Located in the Marais district on Rue Vieille du Temple, the boutique stocks the brand's full range of footwear, clothing and accessories, in addition to a curated selection of design objects. Axel Arigato's Paris store is dotted with travertine display plinths.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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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Bricks-and-mortar, online retail grew in May

Inside Retail

Though impacted by lockdown in Victoria, Australian retail turnover rose 0.4 per cent in May 2021 compared on a month-on-month basis and 7.7 per cent on a year prior, according to the latest ABS data. The result follows a massive jump in yearly sales in April, as the industry cycled out the initial impact of the Covid-19 lockdown in April 2020. “The May results are very good for retail, with a strong increase on the April results which is also promising when you consider the month is generally a

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Retailers urged to sign up for Scotland Loves Local gift cards

Talking Retail

Retailers across Scotland are being asked to sign up to be part of a major new gift card scheme being rolled out to further fuel the financial fightback from Covid-19. A major registration drive is under way for the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, which can be accepted by businesses of all kinds, and has. This story continues at Retailers urged to sign up for Scotland Loves Local gift cards.

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Toys “R” Us promotes new COO, sells off UK toy manufacturer

Inside Retail

Toys “R” Us has announced the appointment of chief operating officer, Lian Yu, who has been promoted from her previous position of general manager of the brand. In her new role, Yu will oversee all Toys “R” Us ANZ Limited operations, including Funtastic, Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us, Hobby Warehouse and Mittoni. She will also be responsible for building a data analytics team and leading the Groups’ strategy around data science.

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Do big-box retailers need to reinvent themselves to attract Gen Z?

Inside Retail

Big-box stores have been around since the 1960s, and like all retail experiences, they have had to evolve. But will the evolution be enough to ensure their appeal to the next generation of consumers? Countless headlines have touted the impact of millennials on retail, and as gen Z comes of age, the question is how they will force change in the retail industry.

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Stream and shop: Zalora leans into live streaming

Inside Retail

Southeast Asian online fashion and lifestyle retailer Zalora is leaning into livestreaming to drive sales through a new in-app platform called Z-Live. Recently launched in conjunction with Zalora’s Big Fashion Sale, the platform allows consumers to shop while viewing content and enables two-way communication between shoppers and the brand. This interactive shopping model is part of a broader strategic plan at Zalora to bring together content, social and commerce to create engaging experiences.

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