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Coles taken to task over ‘discount’ promotions consumers don’t understand

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Coles has the most confusing promotional labels, consumer advocacy group Choice said as it calls for supermarkets to make their tags clear and easy to understand for shoppers. Choice, however, noted that the price had already dropped – way back 2019.

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2019 vs 2020 vs 2021: How has Covid impacted Christmas?

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If you cast your mind back to 2019, Christmas was business as usual. “E-commerce In November, consumers became aware of global supply chain issues, spiking fear into them that Christmas shopping may be a major challenge. Consumers will continue shopping earlier. The post 2019 vs 2020 vs 2021: How has Covid impacted Christmas?

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New app helps grocers, consumers reduce food waste

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After being introduced in the UK in 2019, Gander has already appeared in more than 500 stores there, saving 25 million food items from being thrown out at the store. The post New app helps grocers, consumers reduce food waste appeared first on Inside Retail. The Gander app is available for download on iOS and Android devices.

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How RecycleSmart aims to simplify recycling for consumers and businesses

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After launching in Sydney in 2019, the business expanded to Melbourne in July and is now entering Brisbane. Baracchi said the business is targeting Australian consumers who want to recycle, but view the process as too hard. However, consumer trust in the recycling space hasn’t yet recovered.

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Dell sued over misleading consumers about the cost of add-on monitors

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Federal Court proceedings have been initiated against Dell Australia by The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly making false or misleading representations about the cost of add-on monitors at checkout. We know that many consumers turned to online purchases to buy equipment for working and schooling from home.”.

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Here’s what the data says about the “new Chinese luxury consumer”

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As Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods continues to surge, luxury brands are doing everything they can to enhance their overall appeal. According to Euromonitor research, Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods is expected to hit $88 billion by 2028. billion trips, with spending of US$1.7

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Mecca expands fragrance bottle recycling program with TerraCycle

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Since 2019, Mecca consumers have been able to recycle empty cosmetic, haircare, and skincare packaging of any brand through the Mecca Beauty Product Free Recycling Program. Australian cosmetics retailer Mecca has expanded its nationwide in-store beauty waste recycling program with TerraCycle to include glass fragrance bottles.

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