Inside Retail

JULY 16, 2023

New Zealand outdoor clothing brand Kathmandu has launched a new circular initiative, Kathman-Redu, which aims to give new life to damaged stock, as well as recycle unsellable goods in a more meaningful way. The business has long facilitated repairs for customers with damaged products, but it recently partnered with two Australian organisations – Remote Repairs and textile recycling service Upparel – to reduce its textile waste by repairing, recycling and, where possible, reselling refurbished Ka

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Inside Retail

JULY 16, 2023

Global toy company Mattel has partnered with Retail Prodigy Group (RPG) to launch an online store in time for the Barbie movie launch. Mattel’s portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and Mega. RPG is an Australian retail franchise partner for global brands and since 2011 has worked with Nike to expand its footprint across Australia and New Zealand.

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Inside Retail

JULY 16, 2023

Sydney-based waste recycling service RecycleSmart has raised $1.04 million through the crowdfunding platform Birchal. Co-founded by Giorgio Baracchi and Marco Prayer in 2019, the company picks up hard-to-recycle waste from households and sorts and transfers them to specialist recycling partners such as Mobile Muster, APR Plastics and the Red Cross. The company accepts soft plastics, clothes, shoes, e-waste and unwanted clothing which will be picked up for $5 a bag and up to two bags per pick up.

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Inside Retail

JULY 16, 2023

Levi’s has introduced a plant-based version of its 501 jeans as part of its efforts to improve sustainability. The Plant-Based 501s are made from at least 97 per cent plant-based materials, including certified organic cotton, natural dyestuff, a plant-based patch, and ink derived from wood waste. According to the brand, these jeans will hit the market later this year and are an example of what the industry could look like in the future, given the push to reduce synthetic materials derive

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Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

JULY 16, 2023

Global footwear and apparel brand New Balance has recently relocated its Australian headquarters to a converted warehouse in the recently launched Morris Moor precinct in Melbourne. This move is part of a strategic reset for the brand, which is seeking to attract younger staff and foster a more collaborative culture. Besides New Balance, the 12,500sqm Morris Moor precinct features a brewery, restaurant and beer hall.

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Inside Retail

JULY 16, 2023

Shares of Endeavour Group, Australia’s biggest pub owner, hit a record low on Monday after a surprise state government decision to impose identification checks and gambling limits on poker machine users. Victoria, Australia’s second-most populous state, said at the weekend it would make poker machine users register for an ID card to prevent money laundering and set a loss limit in advance to restrict problem gambling.

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