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The right formula? Promotion of toddler milk comes into question

Inside Retail

Australia’s consumer commission, the ACCC, is asking the government to consider the promotion of toddler formula as part of its review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement later this year. Promotion of toddler milk comes into question appeared first on Inside Retail. The post The right formula?

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Myer’s latest trading update is a testament to putting the customer first

Inside Retail

Like many retailers, we have had to contend with inflationary pressures and greater promotional cadence, which has had an impact on profits,” said King. King has been on a 12-month rolling contract with Myer since 2018 and has decided to retire at the end of this financial year to return home to Florida to be with his family.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Despite being a buzzword, digital transformation has now become a defining element of modern business strategy, and its significance cannot be understated (Achille, Marchessou et Remy 2018). A profound metamorphosis – a digital transformation – is necessary to stay at the zenith of their industries (Rathnayaka 2018).

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As more jewellery brands embrace lab-grown diamonds, some fear oversupply

Inside Retail

In 2018, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shifted its definition of what could be marketed as a diamond, stating that it “is no longer accurate to define diamonds as ‘natural’ when it is now possible to create products that have essentially the same optical, physical and chemical properties as mined diamonds”.

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Katy Perry loses trademark fight with Australian fashion designer

Inside Retail

Federal court judge Brigitte Markovic ruled that Katy Perry’s company Kitty Purry partially infringed the trademark of Katie Taylor’s business, which sells mostly clothes online, by promoting the singer’s products through posts on social media, a court filing out on Thursday showed.

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The three pillars Godfreys is investing in to transform the business

Inside Retail

In 2018, specialty vacuum and cleaning retailer Godfreys was delisted from the ASX and bought back by the family of John Johnson, who started the business 90 years ago. Over the last six months, Lee said that Godfreys has started investing more heavily in social media , including utilising influencers to promote the business. “We

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What will drive retail spending in 2018?

Barber Design

According to Retail Week, consumer spending over the festive period will determine spending in 2018. When using social channels it is important to exercise caution and don’t assume that everyone is engaged with your business or has seen your Facebook post or your tweets. Deals and promotions exclusive to the store or branch (38%) and.