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Stockland launches incubator program for retail startups

Inside Retail

Stockland has launched an incubator initiative it calls S Connect Starter aimed at assisting small businesses to grow and gain exposure and experience in its shopping centres. The program provides businesses with an opportunity to partner with Stockland to overcome traditional barriers to launching retail stores by giving them access to shopping centres.

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These States are the Most Obsessed with NFTs

Small Biz Trends

A study conducted by NFT experts has discovered which states have been searching for NFTs and related NFT search terms the most over the last twelve months. T hese States are the Most Obsessed with NFTs. Los Muertos used Google Trends to analyze all fifty states and the District of Columbia to uncover the data which revealed California to be the state with the most NFT-related searches.

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What Zara’s recent decision says about the decline of free online returns

Inside Retail

Zara’s decision to start charging for online returns this month has raised complex questions about why people send back such a high proportion of items they buy online, and what can be done about it. As of 4 May, the Spanish fashion brand has started charging customers around the world for returns sent back through the mail. In Australia, the fee is $2.95, though customers can still return online purchases at Zara stores for free.

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Progressive Insurance Giving $25,000 in Small Business Grants to Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Small Biz Trends

Progressive Insurance is supporting Hispanic entrepreneurs through a new grant program in partnership with online business platform Hello Alice. The Driving Small Business Forward grant program will provide ten grants of $25,000 to eligible small businesses. Funding can be used toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle. Progressive Insurance Supporting Hispanic Entrepreneurs with $25K Small Business Grants.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Dan Murphy’s Lismore reopens after post-flood repairs

Inside Retail

Dan Murphy’s has reopened its doors in Lismore 13 weeks after the devastating floods in the city. The new store has undergone a complete rebuild since it was submerged. The reopening ceremony was attended by Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg, Dan Murphy’s NSW state manager Darren Manning, and Lismore store manager Ryan Collin. Mayor Krieg said the reconstruction of businesses like Dan Murphy’s encourages other small businesses to continue. .

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New Proposed SEC Rule Would Hurt Small Farms in US

Small Biz Trends

Over a hundred House members from both parties have criticized a proposed Securities and Exchange Commission rule requiring farmers to provide detailed climate data to public companies, as reported by Fox Business. New Proposed SEC Rule Would Hurt Small Farms in US. House members say the proposed ESG regulatory requirements for small farms are ‘unworkable’ and could block farmers from working with public companies.

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Athleisure precinct set to open at Eastland Shopping Centre

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s Eastland Shopping Centre will be home to a two-level Athleisure Precinct from next month. Dubbed The Circuit, the precinct will be anchored by a new store opened by JD Sports. . Eastland GM, Greg Balmforth said the precinct offers patrons an ‘easy and convenient location’ to access everything they need from a sports perspective. “We have already witnessed a huge amount of buzz and anticipation of the store’s opening from shoppers and retailers, and we know the store will be a fantast

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“A real brand moment”: Inside P.E. Nation’s first physical store

Inside Retail

Australian active- and streetwear retailer P.E. Nation has just launched a bricks-and-mortar store in Sydney, bringing the business’ energetic essence to a physical space for the first time. Located at The Galeries on George Street, the store features a ‘coastal meets urban’ style, and was created through collaboration between P.E. Nation, Kelvin Ho of architecture firm Akin Atelier and artist Trish Campbell.

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Retail sales surged nearly 10 per cent in April

Inside Retail

Year-on-year retail sales growth hit 9.6 per cent in April year-on-year according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Sales reached an estimated $33.9 billion in-store and online combined during the month, with the cafes, restaurants, and takeaway services, along with clothing and footwear sharing a 14.7 per cent increase, and the ‘other retailing’ sector 14.4 per cent.

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Group buying, quick commerce and DTC: 5 e-commerce trends in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the daily lives of people around the world in ways that would have been inconceivable two years ago. Retailers in Southeast Asia, like elsewhere, have accelerated their adoption of digital platforms as consumers have been forced online to meet their everyday needs. Government efforts to promote digital transformation, including investment in wireless networks, have provided an added boost to e-commerce growth.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran