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What the Dollar General scandal reveals about workplace safety in retail

Inside Retail

US discount retailerstore chain Dollar General is facing nearly US$300,000 in penalties after the Occupational Health and Safety Administration in the US found that it had repeatedly violated workplace safety standards, including blocking exit routes and walkways blocked, stacking merchandise unsafely and creating other fire safety hazards.

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Apple is just the beginning: Why global brands are flocking to India

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The country’s growing economy and expanding middle class have created a favourable environment for global brands to set up shop and tap into a new consumer base. billion Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) shipments by 2030. Indians in general have high expectations of retail service quality.

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Goop without Gwyneth: Ex-Hairhouse GM to launch online wellness platform

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Two years after stepping down from his role as executive general manager of national salon chain Hairhouse, Steve Terry is back with a new wellness venture that is part online retailer, part digital magazine and part events business. McKinsey recently estimated the global wellness market at more than US$1.5

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VIDEO: Sheet Society’s Hayley Worley talks e-commerce growth and what’s next

Inside Retail

We’re in our 8th year of trade now, and it’s been beautiful to see the brand resonate with so many consumers.” ” Worley launched Sheet Society in 2017 after getting the idea to bring her fashion skills to bedding, a category that she felt had long been overlooked. With only 4 per cent of the $3.5

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Imagine being able to see into the future

Inside Retail

And gaining unique insights into consumers’ likely purchasing behaviour is now possible through the CommBank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Index. The CommBank HSI Index uses advanced analytics to help retailers better understand consumer or household spending intentions. Covers the vast majority of household spending.

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High and mighty: The future of cannabis products in Australia

Inside Retail

While the subject of cannabis legalisation still divides countries around the world, there is no denying the influence that legal cannabis products are having on retail and consumer goods. There is sometimes confusion among consumers about the safety and legality of products such as hemp and cannabidiol. per cent from 2021 to 2028.

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Mmm, it’s the sweet smell of advertising success

Inside Retail

For the year to June 2021, consumer retail spending grew by 9.1 per cent year-on-year growth in retail consumer spending to March 2022 3. We were fortunate to receive enough industry collaboration to undertake a comprehensive meta study of the retail industry incorporating home, health and beauty, and consumables.