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Apparel retailer Tiger Mist fined for misleading consumers over returns

Inside Retail

Clothing retailer A&S Labels – trading online as Tiger Mist – has paid $26,640 in penalties for allegedly misleading consumers about their right to return faulty items. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued two infringement notices in relation to the statements made on the brand’s returns page on February 21.

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Apparel retailer Tiger Mist fined for misleading consumers over returns

Inside Retail

Clothing retailer A&S Labels – trading online as Tiger Mist – has paid $26,640 in penalties for allegedly misleading consumers about their right to return faulty items. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued two infringement notices in relation to the statements made on the brand’s returns page on February 21.

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Australian Fashion Council unveils trademark for Aussie apparel

Inside Retail

A multi-channel promotional campaign and consumer website will launch in August. The post Australian Fashion Council unveils trademark for Aussie apparel appeared first on Inside Retail. Brands can apply to use the trademark online.

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Australian AI tech promises a re-imagining of the on-demand shopping experience

Inside Retail

The technology, where customers can access selected fashion options without paying a monthly charge, employs artificial intelligence to deliver customised apparel recommendations, allowing people to discover and shop from a store that is matched to their style and budget.

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China stitches up Western apparel makers for quality issues

Inside Retail

All eyes are on Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon, after it was fined for selling poor quality down-feather vests in China. Just earlier this year, luxury shoe and accessories brand Bally faced a similar penalty over defective products sold at its Beijing boutique. Fortunes turn quickly.

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How Singapore startup Our Barehands connects consumers with global artisans

Inside Retail

Our Barehands, a purpose-driven enterprise, recently set up shop in Funan Mall in Singapore, showcasing a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. She describes the apparel that Barehands offers as versatile and elevated basics that can be worn in various settings.

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Where are Aussie consumers shopping now? Here’s what the data shows

Inside Retail

Lockdowns, store closures, and increased online shopping were all part of the ‘new normal’ for consumers and retailers during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. ACRS (Australian Consumer and Retail Studies) regularly investigates the attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers via our ACRS Retail Monitor.

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