Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Innovation is critical to the survival and growth of retail businesses of any size. But how do you innovate when resources are limited and your business is operating in silos with little cross-collaboration? For this month’s Retail Untangled podcast series, Amie Larter of Inside Retail talked with Alita Harvey-Rodriguez – the founder of MI Academy, and the brains behind HackGames – and Jack Howes, head of funding and partnerships at HoMie.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Apparel brand Bonds is partnering with children’s music group The Wiggles to release its first children’s clothing collection. The collection brings together both old and new characters of the 33-year-old musical icon, aiming to evoke joy in adults and children alike. The range includes Bonds classic zippy’s, pullovers, trackpants, Whoopsies, sleep sets, tee’s, socks, undies and even a dress and tutu.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed support for the independent review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, proposing a mandatory code which – if adopted – will result in multi-million dollar penalties for supermarkets and suppliers who engage in anticompetitive practices. The review proposes a mandatory code, enabling the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to take supermarkets to court and seek penalties of up to $10 million, three times the value of the benefit from the breach, or

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Recycled wool blanket business Seljak Brand says it will close down its store after eight years of operations, citing challenging conditions. The sustainable label was founded in 2016 by sisters Karina and Samantha Seljak with an aim to accelerate the transition towards a more circular economy. The company worked with suppliers in Australia and Europe to weave recycled wool blankets that are recyclable at the end of their useful life.

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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

In the iconic Suntec City Tower in Singapore, Hong Kong-listed luggage brand Samsonite is putting sustainability right at the heart of its mission. The renowned name in travel luggage and lifestyle bags unveiled its latest retail store as part of its broader effort to prioritise environmental stewardship and responsible consumerism. Since the launch of its global sustainability strategy, “Our Responsible Journey,” in 2020, Samsonite has sought to weave sustainability into every aspec

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

From modest beginnings in the world of book trading to curating a diverse array of brands, including the recent sensation, Kazaang, BMS Brands has epitomised the spirit of the underdog since its inception. The latest triumph of Kazaang, introduced last October, has rapidly ascended to the spotlight, culminating in the prestigious Kids’ Choice Award for its groundbreaking electric water guns this year.

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