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Asic orders Urban Rampage stores to end Centrepay credit arrangements

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Asic said the credit arrangements are not suitable for consumers in the target market as they are inconsistent with their financial situation, putting them at risk of financial hardship. Coral Coast targeted First Nations consumers who received Centrelink payments.

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‘Targeting the vulnerable’: Asic halts Urban Rampage Centrelink payment scheme

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The commission believes the consumers in the brand’s target markets are low-income recipients of Centrelink benefits and do not have access to other forms of credit. Asic is concerned that these consumers are at risk of financial hardship and that many may currently be experiencing financial distress.

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Meet Daniel Broderick, a New Yorker helming New Era’s APAC operations

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The current state of affairs “Malaysia has a growing economy and a strong consumer market, making it an attractive destination for expanding retail businesses. This presents a vast consumer base for headwear products,” he noted. Nonetheless, the region also offers significant opportunities.

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“We see huge opportunities”: Inside Pet Circle’s $75m cash injection

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Home and hardware leader Bunnings is now offering 1,000 pet-related products in store ; Beauty giant Mecca sells dog shampoo; Fashion marketplace The Iconic sells pet accessories; and, a number of fashion brands have extended into creating statement pieces for pets.

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Rebecca Vallance’s chic new Sydney flagship store is a sign of what’s to come

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The goal is for the business to have 20 direct-to-consumer retail stores globally within the next few years. Our focus is strategic growth across both our direct-to-consumer business as well as our international wholesale,” Vallance-Gasan, founder and creative director of Rebecca Vallance, told Inside Retail. “The

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What The Iconic’s partnership with Cancer Council signals about retail’s power

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The first-of-its-kind collaboration demonstrates the influence retail has on consumer behaviour beyond just checking out. Bringing its fashion lens to the Cancer Council’s research, The Iconic aims to motivate consumers to make more informed and healthier styling choices.

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Fine jewellery in your 50s: Meet the matriarch proving age is just a number

Inside Retail

“Expanding a fine jewellery brand into new markets involves a strategic, multifaceted approach that carefully considers the unique characteristics and needs of each target market,” Angus said. It fosters a sense of community and strengthens the brand presence in targeted markets”.