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SDA: Withholding rest breaks has become “systemic” at McDonald’s

Inside Retail

Another McDonald’s franchisee is facing Federal Court after allegedly denying its workers paid rest and drinks breaks over the past six years – an issue the Shops, Distributive and Allied Employee’s Association is now claiming is “systemic” across the business and not the actions of rogue franchisees. The SDA has launched proceedings against Victorian franchisee Liesary Pty Ltd, which operates three stores across the state, on the grounds it deliberately withheld its workers’ rights from them.

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9 Solid Wood Flooring Ideas For Your Next Home Improvement Project

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A classic material with enduring beauty, solid wood flooring adds warmth and value to any interior design space. Real wood has been used as a flooring type for hundreds of years, due to the comfort it provides as well as many other practical factors. The first hardwood floors were crafted from rough hewn timber that was hand planed and sanded to create a smooth surface and were commonly placed directly over bare dirt floors.

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‘A huge relief’: Retailers react to Melbourne’s reopening

Inside Retail

Retail stores in Melbourne have joined restaurants and hair salons in reopening to the public as the city gradually exits one of the world’s longest lockdowns. . But while the overarching response has been one of relief and excitement, there is also confusion about vaccination rules and concern about customer abuse. We asked four retail leaders how they’re feeling about the reopening.

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Technologically Advanced Universities and How They’re Changing the Student Experience

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The 2020-2021 academic year was all about flexibility and remote learning. This year, it’s about leveraging technology , embracing lessons learned, and improving the student experience at university. Student Experiences with Technology During the Pandemic. According to a new study analyzing the student experience with technology during the pandemic, colleges and universities scored quite well 1.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Inside Dyson’s first Australian demo store

Inside Retail

British technology company Dyson opened its first Dyson Demo Store – Service Centre in the southern hemisphere in recent weeks at Castle Hill in NSW. Taking it up a notch from its existing service centres in New South Wales, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and New Zealand, the 400-square-metre store allows customers to experience the products first hand and better understand how they work.

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The “urban reef” concept aims at making cities more biodiverse

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In the Netherlands, a company experimenting with mycelium and computational design proposes a series of 3D-printed urban reefs designed to stimulate water circularity and biodiversity. Dutch designers Pierre Oskam and Max Latour have come up with a way to make cities more biodiverse. Their solution involves using natural materials to create structural ecosystems that can be integrated within the built environment like fountains, for example.

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David Jones reaches profitability for the first time in years

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Department store David Jones has clawed its way back into the black, according to a report in The Australian , after posting its first net profit since 2018. Accounts lodged with ASIC by David Jones’ holding firm Osiris Holdings tell of a healthy net profit of $83.4 million for the 52 weeks to the end of June, compared to a loss of $125.9 million for the same period a year prior.

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57% of Australia’s 150 biggest companies have not made net-zero commitments

Inside Retail

Corporate Australia has of late become a strong voice for more action on climate change. Earlier this month the Business Council of Australia, which represents the nation’s 100 biggest companies, declared its support for the federal government committing to halving its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050. “Business is leading,” says the report arguing this case.

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Get those good office vibes back – 5 minutes at a time

Inside Retail

Humans are fundamentally social beings. One of our most basic psychological needs is to feel connected to others. And one of the richest but most overlooked places for connection is at work. Spending the last 18 months working apart has been tough on the culture of many teams. Not surprisingly, it has led to increased feelings of social isolation, which elevates stress at work and leaves us feeling less satisfied with life in general.

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8 bite-size business insights from Carman’s Carolyn Creswell

Inside Retail

It’s nearly 30 years since Carolyn Creswell, a first-year university student at the time, snapped up the small muesli business she worked at part-time for $1000. That life-changing decision has taken her on a whirlwind journey to establish Carman’s as a leader in the nutritional snacks space, with products stocked in all major supermarkets across Australia and exported around the world.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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Retailers look to fuse new demand for convenience with the human touch

Inside Retail

Retail in Australia and New Zealand isn’t just alive and well, it’s more personal. The tumult of the past year has driven home to retailers the fact that people are individuals, not “consumers” whose business can be taken for granted. Consumption patterns can dry up overnight, and indeed in many cases, they did. Retailers that were prepared to digitalise have survived and even prospered, while others have seen their business shrivel in a similar way.

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