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Consumer demand drives automation solutions in Australian supply chains

Inside Retail

Australian consumers have the world at their fingertips and can order from all across the globe, not only from the large international e-commerce companies but also from specialist retailers – be it fashion, electronics or sporting goods. Even as the competition is increasing, however, so are the opportunities.

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Decathlon fined $1.5 million for breaking consumer law

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French sporting goods business Decathlon has been fined $1.5 million for selling products that failed to meet Australia’s mandatory safety standards – an act in breach of consumer law. Decathlon Australia’s CEO Olivier Robinet welcomed the decision, and said they respect the work the ACCC does to keep consumers safe.

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Australian retail sales witness modest growth in September

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The data prompted both the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) to urge the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep the current interest rates to encourage more consumer spending. Other retailing composed of recreational, sporting goods, and cosmetics rose 1.6 per cent to $5.5

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Why Wilson is bringing its A-game to physical retail in the US market

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Wilson Sporting Goods Co recently unveiled its first retail store in California, located within the well-known Third Street Promenade shopping district in Santa Monica. The store will feature an in-store area for consumers to trial products, including a basketball hoop, hitting wall and on-site racquet stringing.

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From sprinters to sneakers: How Puma aims to tap into ‘halo effect’ of Olympians

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“That’s something we need to strengthen further in the consumer mindset.” Reinforcing brand image “We need to be very clear that Puma is about speed,” Freundt, who has been in the top job just over a year, told Reuters in an interview ahead of the campaign launch.

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Growth potential is not enough: Why Amer Sports’ IPO fell short

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The company sold 105 million shares for US$13 instead of the US$16-18 it originally floated, putting Amer Sports’ valuation at over US$6 billion. The sporting goods conglomerate has a unique proposition with its broad portfolio of 11 brands that include Wilson Sporting Goods, Salomon and Arc’teryx.

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Navigating the complexities of big and bulky returns in modern logistics

Inside Retail

While smaller parcels can be dropped off by consumers at collection point networks such as Hubbed or Post Offices and lockers, the same cannot be said for big and bulky items. Market segments such as home office equipment, sports goods, furniture, and baby products have experienced significant growth.