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Australians ordered 1 billion parcels in 2020

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Australians ordered over 1 billion parcels during 2020, a first for the country, according to the latest Pitney Bowes parcel shipping index. The post Australians ordered 1 billion parcels in 2020 appeared first on Inside Retail.

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The Reject Shop plans more stores as sales surge

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The chain currently has 386 stores nationwide, having opened 67 new stores and closed 35 underperforming ones since June 2020. In a trading update, the company said it is targeting to open 15-20 new stores in FY25. Fisher added that the company’s balance sheet remains strong, with $49.9 million in cash and no drawn debt as of June 30.

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Paire makes Melbourne debut with QV flagship

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Paire was founded in 2020 by long-time best friends Nathan Yun and Rex Zhang. Essential wear brand Paire has opened its first flagship store in the QV Melbourne shopping centre. The company started with selling socks and has grown into a multi-faceted business known for its sustainable and functional fashion.

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Lorna Jane’s profit doubles thanks to strong demand for athletic clothing

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Clarkson sold a 40 per cent stake to private equity firm Champ Ventures in 2010 but brought it back in 2020, together with her husband Bill. The brand was founded by Lorna Jane Clarkson in Brisbane and opened its first store in 1989. The brand currently has 98 stores in Australia.

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How to Address the Needs of the Next Generation of e-Commerce Customers

Speaker: Jenn VandeZande, Head of Digital Engagement Strategy at SAP Customer Experience | Beth Scott, VP, Business Operations - Supply Chain | Nikki Grigsby, PHR, Chief Operations Officer at Syndigo | Levana Wang, Content Creator, Gen Z Expert

Post-2020 life has changed the world in many ways — not the least of which is accelerating our reliance on digital commerce.

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Alibaba agrees to US$433.5 million shareholder lawsuit settlement

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The lawsuit, filed in 2020, alleged that Alibaba claimed it did not violate anti-monopoly or unfair competition laws, despite requiring merchants to choose only one distribution platform. The proposed settlement was filed in federal court in Manhattan and requires the approval of US District Judge George Daniels.

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Black Friday 2024: Why automation is critical for Australian retailers

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Case study: Subo Products’ Black Friday win Subo, an Australian e-commerce retailer, struggled with shipping large volumes of orders until it turned to ShipStation’s automation tools in 2020. By automating carrier selection, real-time address validation, and error reduction, Subo sped up deliveries and cut labour costs by 50 per cent.