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eBay will acquire Sneaker Con Digital ’s authentication business to enhance the marketplace’s Authenticity Guarantee. More than 1.9 million pairs of sneakers are available on eBay any given day, making the category an important one for the retailer. “eBay has always been a vibrant community of enthusiasts, with deeply knowledgeable buyers, sellers and employees,” said Jordan Sweetnam, SVP and General Manager of eBay North America in a statement.
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In the first usage of Amazon ’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology by a non-Amazon international retailer, Sainsbury’s has deployed the cashierless solution in its Holborn Circus convenience store. In another first, customers access the checkout solution via the Sainsbury SmartShop app rather than the Amazon app, meaning they can use an interface they already are familiar with.
The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.
Dave Clark, CEO of Amazon.com’s consumer business, said the company expects to be the largest carrier of parcels by the end of this year or early in 2022. Mr. Clark said Amazon has been building its supply chain infrastructure for over two decades to get to this point.
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Coles is among the first Australian businesses to have signed up to the new Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency report, which will encourage reporting of net emissions in a clear and standardised way. The new report was launched on Tuesday by the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor, who said business has an important role to play in reducing the country’s carbon emissions.
ThirdLove has forever changed the way women shop for bras. Its online fit tool has revolutionized the entire experience and has also helped empower women to find the best fit, every time. While this brand promise has helped ThirdLove become a DTC darling, it is in the midst of an expansion that includes loungewear and activewear. During this Experience Insiders segment, ThirdLove CEO Heidi Zak gives us the scoop on this expansion and how it timed perfectly with the company’s rebrand. .
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Online liquor retailers in NSW have been warned they face undercover investigations to test they are complying with reforms introduced in July designed to make it harder to sell alcohol to minors and problem drinkers. Liquor & Gaming NSW director of compliance Dimitri Argeres revealed a two-phase compliance operation commencing this month to “scrutinise the laws in action” starting with an audit of mandatory training, data records and supplier websites, and checks on self-exclusion options a
In collaboration with Joel Barbier and Vishal Gupta. Like most companies, Cisco is committed to continually improving security while simultaneously simplifying the user experience. We’ve learned some important lessons along the way. There are multiple points where user ID and password credentials can be potentially compromised. For example, employees sometimes chose to ignore best practices by utilizing easy-to-remember passwords such as “123456.
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
ASX-listed fast food operator Collins Foods has reported strong growth in its European operations while its Asia business struggled with Covid-19 restrictions. The company reported an 8.5 per cent revenue increase to $534.2 million in the first half of FY22, with KFC Australia delivering record revenue of $433.7 million, up 4.4 per cent, despite the challenges of cycling record in-store sales growth from last year.
New research reveals almost three quarters of workers in Britain love to receive corporate gifts, claiming that it makes them feel valued and appreciated. . A nationwide study of more 1,500 employees, commissioned by leading promotional products company 4imprint.co.uk , explored what it is that British workers enjoy most about their job. . Findings show that despite the salary, the feeling of being part of a team is important to more than half (51%) of those polled. .
Australian consumers spent more than $8 billion across the Cyber Week shopping event, according to a NAB analysis. NAB found that the big winners were technology retailers, which saw sales jump 168 per cent compared to the same period during pre-pandemic 2019, and footwear brands, which saw sales jump 92 per cent. Compared to 2020 , however, the event was fairly flat.
The Federal Trade Commission has requested that Amazon.com, Associated Wholesale Grocers, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Kraft Heinz, Kroger, McLane Co., Procter & Gamble, Tyson Foods and Walmart turn over data related to supply chain activities. The agency is investigating whether anticompetitive behaviors have taken place as a result of supply chain disruptions precipitated by the pandemic.
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Byron Bay streetwear brand Afends is opening a new concept store in Melbourne’s QV shopping centre this week. It marks the brand’s fifth bricks-and-mortar location in Australia and the start of a bigger push into physical retail in the months ahead. A new store in one of Sydney’s most premium shopping districts is set to open next April, with another location in Australia to open by the end of June.
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The pandemic has unleashed some cracking purchasing behaviours. At the start of lockdown, panic buying cleared every supermarket of bog roll and baked beans. Then, as we began to emerge from our caves, it was all about “revenge” spending as pent up purchasing converted at the cash register. And now, if consultancy firm KPMG is to be believed, up next is mindful consumption.
KP Snacks has refreshed its packaging to mark its £150m sales milestone earlier this year. The new packs will be available from December and feature “vibrant colours, sharp graphics and bold patterns”. John McDougall, brand manager at KP Snacks, said: “Hula Hoops is an iconic brand and continues to be a dominant player in the crisps, This story continues at Hula Hoops unveils refreshed packaging.
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The Post Office is donating a penny for every cash withdrawal made over the counter to a charity that helps impoverished families. The Trussell Trust, which provides food bank provisions and financial guidance to help families reduce costs, will be the beneficiary of the new scheme. The Post Office hopes to raise £250,000 over the. This story continues at Post Office aims to raise £250,000 backing charity that runs food banks.
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