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Pool retail chains in trans-Tasman merger

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The post Pool retail chains in trans-Tasman merger appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. “Both brands have a long history of delivering great customer service in this industry and their combined experience will only benefit them further,” Wilson added.

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Major retail chains yield to consumer pressure over facial scans

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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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Endeavour Group’s retail sales increase 2.4 per cent

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Dan Murphy’s parent Endeavour Group saw retail sales increase 2.4 Despite both of its retail chains – BWS and Dan Murphy’s – falling flat on a comparable store basis, the MyDan’s membership program added more than 175,000 new members and achieved a record peak scan rate of 84 per cent from its 5.4

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Former Steinhoff leader found dead after massive fine levied

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In Australia and New Zealand it owned the Fantastic Furniture and Freedom retail chains. 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. It was officially liquidated in October last year.

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Retail Food Group to acquire Beefy’s Pies for $10 million

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Beefy’s Pies may soon be available for franchising after an agreement was reached for the retail chain’s acquisition by listed cafe operator Retail Food Group (RFG) for $10 million.

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Choice lodges OAIC complaint over ‘intrusive’ facial recognition technology

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Three of Australia’s largest retail chains are the subject of a complaint lodged with the nation’s privacy regulator by consumer advocacy organisation Choice, which alleges the companies are using “unreasonably intrusive” facial recognition technology on customers.

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7-Eleven’s $98m class action settlement: massive payout revealed

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The revelation of the massive cost to the retailer comes a few weeks after the announcement of the settlement. At the time the retailer confirmed a series of mediations in June had led to the agreement.