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Asic orders Urban Rampage stores to end Centrepay credit arrangements

Inside Retail

Clothing and homewares retailer Urban Rampage has been ordered by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (Asic) to stop offering Centrepay credit arrangements at its stores. Operated by Coral Coast Distributors, Urban Rampage has stores at 10 locations in regional and remote locations across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.

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Aldi moves to 100% recycled plastic on soft drink and water bottles in UK supermarket first

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is the first supermarket to move to 100% recycled plastic (rPet) for its own-brand soft drinks and bottled water range in England and Wales. The move, which is rolling out across all products found in the soft drinks section of its stores, makes Aldi the first UK supermarket to shift its entire own-label soft […] If you want more information R

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Super Retail Group expects to face up to $50 million in legal proceedings

Inside Retail

Super Retail Group has warned shareholders that it expects two employees to jointly claim $30 million to $50 million in losses and damages in court proceedings lodged against the company. Harmers Workplace Lawyers will represent the two employees, whose complaints will include the non-disclosure of an intimate relationship between MD and CEO Anthony Heraghty and the former chief human resources officer Jane Kelly (who is not one of the claimants).

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Nespresso UK commits £1m to support homelessness relief

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Nespresso announces its partnership with Change Please, a social enterprise founded in London in 2015. The partnership will see Nespresso support Change Please Foundation with its mission of empowering individuals who are experiencing homelessness through a commitment of £1 Million in its first year.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Tafe NSW teams with Mirvac in retail training program

Inside Retail

Mirvac has partnered with Tafe NSW for the upskilling of the investment company’s partner retailers, through a customised Certificate III in Retail training course. Tafe NSW said that retail trade is Australia’s second-largest employing industry, hiring 1 million people. However, the vocational education provider noted that many retail workers lack the skills needed to drive sales.

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UK hospitality giant and owner of Premier Inn Whitbread joins Zero Carbon Forum

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Whitbread PLC, the leading hospitality company and owner of Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel brand, is the latest member to collaborate with Zero Carbon Forum on its journey to achieving net zero in hospitality.

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Latest Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index shows firms betting Gen Z will go to offices for free food

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the majority (89%) of businesses mandating in-office working days, the latest Virgin Media O2 Business Movers Index shows Gen Z attendance is up by 10% as businesses lay on the perks to attract workers in.

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How the rapid trend cycle is impacting the luxury supply chain

Inside Retail

Waning Chinese demand for luxury goods has compounded the problems of Tuscany’s traditional leather companies as the big fashion houses they supply reshape their strategies, leading to painful layoffs that could be just the start. Kering’s warning of a 40 per cent to 45 per cent drop in first half operating profit on Tuesday, as its Gucci brand suffers particularly in Asia, has called time on a post-pandemic surge in demand for designer bags and shoes.

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ONS Crime Survey reveals shop theft at record levels

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Figures from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, published today, show that shoplifting offences have increased by 37% (to 430,104 offences) compared with the year ending December 2022 (315,040 offences), and is the highest figure since current police recording practices began for the year ending March 2003.

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hansgrohe celebrates life with new brand claim: Life is waterful

Design Middleeast

“Life is waterful” is the new brand claim of the premium brandhansgrohe. Approximately one year ago, hansgrohe , the premium brand for faucets and showers from the Black Forest, selected Zum goldenen Hirschen as its new globally operating lead agency. Since then, the Hirschen have been supporting the brand through various communication measures, which are rolled out in 150 countries and across numerous channels.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Improving Supply Management for Plumbing Distributors

Parcel Pending

The plumbing industry is facing many challenges; however, it is possible for wholesale plumbing distributors and independent distributors to both navigate market turbulence and realize success. This blog will explore the trends currently impacting plumbing distributors and wholesalers, as well as share ways to improve your business’s inventory and supply management to deliver more value for your customers and contractors – in 2024 and beyond. 2024 State of the Plumbing Distributor Market After s

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10 At-Show Marketing Tactics  

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

It’s showtime! After months of preparation, your booth is set up, and your team is ready to shine. But remember, the work doesn’t stop here. To make the most of your trade show experience, you must deploy some sharp at-show marketing tactics that keep you on top of the game. Here are 10 At-show marketing tactics to use at every trade show you exhibit at: 1.

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Waitrose Food magazine marks 25 years of delicious inspiration

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Waitrose Food’s 25th anniversary issue launches, packed with features celebrating Britain’s changing eating habits over the last 25 years, a look to the future and an exclusive menu by Yotam Ottolenghi.

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How I Shop Sustainably as a Millennial Mom

Thrifts and Tangles

To any millennial moms (or dads) out there, I’m curious to know how you are making an effort to shop more sustainably. I personally felt conflicted because I never got on board with reusable diapers, but I know there are other ways to live sustainably as a new parent. This is my first child, so […] The post How I Shop Sustainably as a Millennial Mom appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Inflation fades but food industry faces urgent challenges to growth and talent attraction – new IGD report reveals

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The essential partner to a thriving food and consumer goods industry, IGD, has released a new Economics Viewpoint report: Striving for Growth, outlining the industry’s challenges to growth, and the urgent talent shortage.

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Inside Spanish fashion brand Mango’s “very ambitious” US expansion plan

Inside Retail

In recent months, Spanish fashion brand Mango has been hitting the accelerator on its international bricks-and-mortar presence. By 2026, Mango plans to open 500 stores in key markets such as Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. Inside Retail spoke to Shane Stephen Grenley, Mango’s international retail director for North America, to get an update on the brand’s US expansion efforts and upcoming retail initiatives.

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Negotiating for growth: the smarter way for retailers to work with suppliers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail Express’ Ed Betts reveals how retailers can use algorithmic tools to refine the negotiation process and use it as a springboard for pinpoint planning, product innovation, and future profit growth Larger grocery retailers are inextricably driven by year-on-year (YoY) growth.

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Morrisons Travel Money with eurochange will offer customers a wider range of currencies than any other supermarket

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! eurochange, the UK’s leading travel money specialist, has announced a partnership with Morrisons supermarket to make shopping for travel money even easier. As Morrisons’ official new travel money provider, eurochange is opening a significant number of outlets in Morrisons stores across the UK, providing customers with a seamless, convenient foreign excha

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Starbucks CEO doubles down on coffee authority as iconic brand looks to the future

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! On the one-year anniversary of its new mission and promises, Starbucks gathered partners from across the company for its first-ever Promises Day. The event, hosted in-person at the Starbucks Support Center in Seattle and virtually around the world, will be an annual gathering dedicated to Starbucks partners and all those the Starbucks brand influences an

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Frasers Group & SmartRecruiters Partnership slashes retail hiring to 10-day window

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SmartRecruiters, an all-in-one hiring platform, has helped redefine recruitment in its partnership with Frasers Group, a leading British conglomerate of some of the world’s most iconic sporting, luxury, and retail brands.

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Rithum appointed by B&Q to help drive e-commerce growth

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Rithum, the world’s most trusted e-commerce network, has been appointed by UK home improvement retailer, B&Q, to support the retailer’s marketplace expansion by drastically reducing the time it takes for brands to be onboarded to the B&Q website.

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Pret A Manger announces new Board appointments as it ramps up international growth

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pret A Manger has announced a series of Board changes as the business doubles down on its long-held values, innovation and its next phase of international growth. Pret is now serving customers in 18 markets, including the UK, US, Canada, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and the Middle East, [

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s