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To understand those trends – and ultimately answer the question, what is the state of shipping – we surveyed thousands of consumers and retailers and analysed more than 200 million orders powered through Shippit from 2018 to 2024. In 2018, 81 per cent of retailers provided this benefit, but this figure has dropped to 70 per cent this year.

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JULY 16, 2024

Founded in 2018 by Emily Hamilton and her husband Alexander Ostrowski, Coco & Eve offers a range of hair, self-tan and body care products. Texas-based private equity firm Gauge Capital has acquired a majority stake in beauty brand Coco & Eve for more than $100 million.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

The consumer watchdog said that the two companies admitted they likely committed misleading or deceptive practices when they declined compensation requests and incorrectly told some business customers that they were not eligible for compensation for lost or damaged goods from October 26, 2018 to October 31 last year.

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MAY 12, 2023

Victoria’s Secret high-profile, glamorous shows took place from 1995 to 2018 and were popular in the 2000s. The designs aren’t restricted to lingerie and could incorporate dresses or outerwear.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

While the revenue collected through the sale of Product Care has not been disclosed in its financial reporting, Echo Law estimates that customers have paid hundreds of millions of dollars for the protection since September 2018, which is the period covered by the class action.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

The company’s State of Shipping Report found that the estimated delivery time has risen from two days in 2018 to 5.6 Online shopping delivery lead times are getting longer – and getting more expensive – according to research from shipping software developer Shippit. Concurrently, the cost of standard shipping grew from $9 to $10.26

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MARCH 21, 2024

Jooste told a South African parliamentary inquiry in 2018 that he was not aware of any accounting irregularities when he left the company in late 2017. Steinhoff revealed holes in its accounts in December 2017, the first sign of an accounting fraud that led to the near-collapse of the retailer, Reuters reported.

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JUNE 22, 2022

The regulator said that between March 2016 and October 2018, the company ran in-store and social media advertisements that claimed the phones could be used in pools or sea water. The regulator had first sued the company in July 2019.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Pangaia, a B Corp-certified company, has revolutionised the materials innovation field since its launch in 2018, offering clothes and accessories in a variety of hues made from bio-engineered materials. As we continue to expand our portfolio of exciting and innovative brands, we are thrilled to welcome Pangaia to the David Jones family.”

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Murray served as the group’s MD between 2012 and 2018 and again from 2019 to 2021. “We are supportive of Rod’s decision to take a period of medical leave and we wish him all the best with his treatment and recovery.”. Prior to BLG, he was CEO and MD at Just Group.

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2021

According to the most recent For Love or Money 2021 report, published by The Point of Loyalty, while 88 per cent of Australians are a part of at least one loyalty program, only 43 per cent actively used them (at least once) in 2021 – a far cry from the 53 per cent recorded in 2018.

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JULY 7, 2021

ONTHEGO partnered with Workwear Group , a subsidiary of Wesfarmers, in 2018, with Wesfarmers taking a 5% stake in the business. The deal never actually passed the due diligence stage, but thrived in the 12-months following anyway, increasing its valuation by some 250%.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

He has been executive chairman of Retail Food Group since 2018, a role he will continue to hold simultaneously. His departure bookends a turbulent time for the company whose founder Tony Nash was ousted in a boardroom stoush which eventually led to the resignations of most of the board’s directors over several months.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

From November 2018 to November 2021, Bunnings implemented a trial FRT at 63 stores in Victoria and NSW, capturing the faces of every visitor. Bunnings breached privacy laws by using facial recognition technology (FRT), the Privacy Commissioner determined.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The launch of Ikea Pasay City was announced in 2018 and due to open last year. The new Ikea store will house more than 8,000 home furnishing and appliance products, together with a restaurant, where customers can find the brand’s famous Swedish meatballs.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Dumbrell has been serving as CEO of Total Tools since 2018 and remained in the role after Metcash acquired a majority stake in the company in 2020. Total Tools has 112 retail stores and is expected to open about 10 more stores a year for the foreseeable future.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Last week, Wesfarmers sold all of its remaining shares in the supermarket chain, Coles Group , which it spun off in 2018. Wilson Asset Management Group, which owns a 9.3 per cent shareholding in Silk, is expected to vote in favour of the proposed takeover.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

The deal, which covers both physical and digital retail, will see the business return to the UK after three years, having exited all 100 of its UK stores in 2018: resulting in the loss of more than 3,000 jobs, according to The Guardian.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Based in London, Farfetch went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2018 before reaching its peak in 2021 with a value of more than 23 billion driven by the online shopping boom during the pandemic. Analysis: What’s changed since the Farfetch-YNAP deal was first announced.

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JUNE 16, 2023

The struggling footwear retailer was rescued from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by private equity company Charlesbank Capital Partners in 2018. The group has 30 distributor partners in more than 60 countries and 1100 points of sale. The post Footwear brand Rockport is back under bankruptcy protection appeared first on Inside Retail.

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JUNE 9, 2022

A ‘Unity’ logo designed by the Indigenous artist Jenna Lee created as part of a series for the Gold Coast 2018 Reconciliation Action Plan by Brisbane-based agency Gilimbaa, will be incorporated into the designs of the polos, scarves, ties, and the lining of the vest.

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MAY 25, 2021

Eighty-three percent of the hazards had been remediated by February 2018. Before it expired on May 31, 2018, nearly 200 brands and retailers signed onto the 2018 Transition Accord , which extended the agreement for another three years. Why is the Bangladesh Accord set to expire? This is what’s set to expire on May 31, 2021. .

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Woolworth’s play is the latest in a string of acquisition offers for API, from a proposed merger with Sigma in 2018 , to an offer of acquisition from Wesfarmers in 2021 , which was rivalled by Sigma , and now Woolworths.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

Coles Local supermarkets were first launched in 2018 in the eastern states of Australia, offering a selection of local produce to customers through partnerships with local suppliers. Margaret River Muesli Company MD, Warwick Howard, said his company welcomes the opportunity to gain further exposure through the Coles Local outlets.

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AUGUST 11, 2024

Under the 2025 plan, Officeworks has achieved its targets to reduce Scope One and Two emissions two years early, having reduced its direct carbon emissions by 40 per cent since 2018 and by 12 per cent in FY23. The company also creates meaningful connections with individuals and organisations in the local communities where it operates.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Hillberg joined SurfStitch as merchandise manager in 2014, before becoming general manager in 2015 and managing director in 2018. “The Alquemie Group remains in a very strong position with exciting plans for the future and a strong executive team that is focused on delivering growth.”.

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MARCH 6, 2024

It has been illegal to manufacture, supply, possess, use or promote ESSTs – designed to alter transaction records and avoid paying tax – in Australia since October 2018. The ATO has issued assessments for more than $23 million in relation to the raids, and recovery action has already commenced.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Weckert has been a senior member of the executive leadership team since the demerger of Coles from Wesfarmers in 2018. I am confident that Leah will maintain the focus of Coles in driving our strategy, building trust with all stakeholders and growing long-term shareholder value.”

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Back in 2018 a group of current and former franchisees alleged misleading and deceptive conduct, unconscionable conduct and contract breaches by 7-Eleven, and alleged the ANZ bank had provided loans that were unsustainable.

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MAY 25, 2021

The brand launched a local wetsuit recycling program at its flagship store in Torquay, Victoria, as a test in 2018. . Rip Curl will accept any surf branded wetsuit, excluding booties, gloves, hoods or heavy diving dry suits. The response was overwhelming, and the demand was clearly there,” O’Loughlin said. “We

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

In 2018, some Chinese cities began testing WeChat for an electronic identification system that would be tied to users’ accounts, according to the South China Morning Post. Yes, Snapchat parent Snap Inc previously introduced peer-to-peer payments called Snapcash, but ended the feature in 2018.

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JULY 4, 2021

In February 2018 Stewart Levitt, senior partner at Levitt Robinson Solicitors which was acting for the franchisees, filed a claim in the Federal Court. “The settlement follows mediation between the parties on 24, 25 and 29 June 2021,” said 7-Eleven. It’s been a rollercoaster ride since the class actions were mooted back in 2017.

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JUNE 4, 2023

When he took over the helm of Myer in 2018, it was losing sales and struggling. King has more than 30 years of experience in retail across department stores, specialty retailing and premium global brands in the US and UK.

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AUGUST 22, 2021

The two companies teamed up in 2018 to work to reduce the amount of cups being wasted. “We have more than 660 cup recycling units installed in our stores, and there are hundreds of other recycling stations we’ve supported being installed in schools and other locations,” said Angus McKay, CEO and MD at 7-Eleven Australia.

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JUNE 8, 2021

Before DDB, Willingham was the global director on the Nike brand at Wieden + Kennedy, overseeing campaigns for the 2016 Olympics and 2018 World Cup, among others. Williams last year, welcomed Willingham’s appointment, and said his role will be critical in accelerating the brand’s new growth strategies across digital and international markets.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A Commerce Commission investigation found that between 2018 and 2020, the handbag retailer routinely advertised its products as if they were “significantly discounted or being sold at special prices” when they were not.

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MARCH 8, 2023

Founded by Dylan Best in 2018, the Melbourne-based high-end lifestyle brand creates casual wear for men and women, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and unique, quality fabrication. It takes inspiration from streetwear, athleisure and basic menswear, to create a casual, luxury product.

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