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Major retail chains yield to consumer pressure over facial scans

Inside Retail

A list of major retail chains that have confirmed they do not scan the faces of customers and use facial recognition technology has been published by consumer advocacy group Choice. ” The post Major retail chains yield to consumer pressure over facial scans appeared first on Inside Retail.

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AI-powered inventory: The smarter way to balance stock and boost sales

Inside Retail

Yet, traditional inventory planning methods struggle to keep pace. As SKU counts rise into the thousands and consumer demand shifts unpredictably, manual forecasting and static replenishment models fall short. Example: A home improvement retailer used AI to track regional weather patterns and adjust inventory accordingly.

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Oh!some sets sights on new markets, reaching 100 stores this year

Inside Retail

Retail chain Oh!some some entered the Indonesian market in 2019, citing a gap in diverse retail product offerings. some has implemented a cross-border online and offline membership system, allowing consumers to earn and redeem points across different countries. To enhance customer engagement, Oh!some In December, Oh!some

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A marriage of convenience? Myer’s acquisition of Premier’s apparel brands

Inside Retail

A merger with Sigma Pharmaceuticals remains the preferred option for restructuring Chemist Warehouse but if that plan is quashed by regulators or Sigma shareholders there is a plan B. A straightforward initial public offering is a live option for Chemist Warehouse following extensive planning over six years.

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Premier Retail to close four Sydney stores despite good performance

Inside Retail

Premier Retail says it achieved a modest increase in sales for the half year to January 29, despite losing 42,000 trading days to Covid-related lockdowns and movement restrictions. However, store closures are necessary and inevitable when landlords do not accept this shift in consumer behaviour.”

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Woolworths’ Countdown stores failing Kiwi consumers, says local watchdog

Inside Retail

New Zealand has an effective grocery retailing duopoly that is not serving consumers well, according to a preliminary report from competition regulator the Commerce Commission. Consumer NZ welcomed the preliminary findings and called for legislation to curb the chains’ dominance.

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How SafeSize uses AI to help retailers, consumers find the perfect fitting shoe

Inside Retail

Using its proprietary technology that matches a consumer’s 3D foot scan and personal preferences with the world’s largest database of 3D-scanned shoes, SafeSize offers highly accurate and personalised shoe recommendations for adults and children – a solution now embraced by more than 20 million consumers worldwide.

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