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Improving Supply Management for Plumbing Distributors

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This blog will explore the trends currently impacting plumbing distributors and wholesalers, as well as share ways to improve your business’s inventory and supply management to deliver more value for your customers and contractors – in 2024 and beyond. In 2023, it managed an impressive 52.3 In 2023, it managed an impressive 52.3

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A guide to choosing the right security solution for your retail business

Inside Retail

On-premise security camera system: Hosted and managed on-site so your business has full control over your solution. Cloud-based security camera system: Cloud-based security cameras can be managed and accessed from anywhere, anytime. A reliable solution that isn’t dependent on a strong internet connection.

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How RM Williams boosts efficiency with its unified commerce platform

Inside Retail

Central to this transformation was the adoption of NewStore , a unified commerce platform anchored in an omnichannel POS – with built-in solutions such as order and inventory management, clientelling, and store fulfilment. Before NewStore, we had many disparate systems across the organisation.

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Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene, to make debut at Festival Place

Retail Focus

The 14,546 sq ft unit will feature the brand’s characteristic pared-back store design, taking inspiration from its Nordic roots with a neutral wood backdrop to contrast with its brightly coloured array of products.

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What’s driving the explosion of Australian retail acquisitions?

Inside Retail

As Liz Webster, a management consulting partner for Grant Thornton Australia, pointed out, it’s usually more of a slow burn. However, this could depend on Advent’s ability to ensure stability at the management level. In contrast, “the reacquisition was very quick, which is the case when buying businesses out of administration.

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The key to better boards? More women with hands-on retail experience

Inside Retail

In an industry with a very high percentage of female employees and, positively, strong representation in management ranks, there is still room at the top for many more women in leadership roles as CEO and company directors in major retailers. The retail industry accounts for 9.8 per cent of the total Australian workforce with around 1.5

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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

Inside Retail

Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors. Its success contrasts with the spectacular failure of Wesfarmers’ $1.7 billion investment in the Homebase hardware chain in the UK.

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