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Strong boost in Australian retail sales in October, says ABS data

Inside Retail

Retail sales improved in October, with cosmetics, sports and recreational goods leading the increase, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed. Retail sales during the month climbed 3.4 per cent year on year to $36.7 billion, with other retailing – which includes cosmetics, sports and recreational goods – soaring 8.4 per cent to $5.85 billion.

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It’s a Wyn Wynne! Rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones and Strictly Star Wynne Evans join forces

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mimosa Rwm, the award-winning Welsh rum brand co-founded by rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones, is delighted to unveil its festive Christmas advert, starring opera singer and recent Strictly Come Dancing star, Wynne Evans.

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Metcash’s revenue rises in fiscal first half

Inside Retail

Metcash’s earnings slightly declined despite revenue increasing in the fiscal first half. The company’s revenue grew 6.3 per cent to $9.6 billion for the six months ended October 31, reflecting growth in food, liquor, and hardware segments bolstered by acquisitions. Underlying earnings before interest and taxes slid 0.2 per cent to $246.1 million while underlying profit after tax fell 5.5 per cent to $134.6 million due to lower earnings in hardware and liquor.

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The Perfume Shop and Alzheimer’s Research UK celebrate 10-years in partnership and over £1.6 million raised

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Perfume retailer The Perfume Shop is celebrating a decade in partnership with the UK’s leading dementia research charity, raising over £1.6 million. The celebration was marked at The Perfume Shop’s annual conference in Cardiff in October.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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How Woolworths’ brand reputation could be impacted by warehouse strike

Inside Retail

After filing more than 2200 individual disputes with the Fair Work Commission to dispute Woolworths’ new productivity framework, 1500 warehouse workers have been on strike since November 21. The United Workers Union is asking for a pay rise and the abolishment of the productivity framework that mandates disciplinary action if warehouse workers fail to achieve a 100 per cent score for every task they complete.

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Magnet launches store manager recruitment campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following the news of Homebase entering into administration, Magnet Kitchens – part of the Nobia group – has reached out to offer its support to those whose jobs are currently at risk. Having launched its store manager recruitment campaign this month to find the next generation of store managers, the kitchen specialist is inviting employees [

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Luxury Welsh beverage brand Ty Nant acquires Fonthill and Decantae from Primo Water

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ty Nant a symbol of Welsh luxury and premium hydration, has continued its meteoric rise in the global beverage market with the strategic acquisition of Fonthill Water and Decantae Mineral Water from the U.S.

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Aussie activewear brand LSKD opens first New Zealand store

Inside Retail

Activewear brand LSKD has opened its first New Zealand store – in Takapuna, on Auckland’s North Shore. The store opening attracted 705 customers, marking the brand’s biggest store launch and sales day. “We know there’s demand here, and opening a physical store gives people a chance to touch, feel, and try on the apparel, something online can’t fully replicate,” said Jason Daniel, LSKD CEO and founder. “Retail is rebounding in New Zealand, and we’re

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Tommy Gun’s hits 100-store milestone

Inside Retail

Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop, which arrived in Australia in 2015, has now hit the 100 location milestone. Brisbane was the first international site for the barbershop brand; there are no 13 outlets across Australia. The brand has also expanded to New Zealand. The 15-year-old Canadian-born business is now focused on expanding across the US, with plans to double in size in the next five years.

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Adore Beauty CEO Sacha Laing gives exclusive look inside retailer’s store launch

Inside Retail

Adore Beauty CEO Sacha Laing has revealed the company’s first bricks-and-mortar stores will open just after Christmas and will represent “the absolute best of the best”. Speaking to Inside Retail moments after the publicly listed online beauty retailer’s AGM last week, Laing said, “Adore Beauty is primed and ready to go into bricks-and-mortar retail.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Miniso’s net profit grows amid higher store count in third quarter

Inside Retail

Miniso’s net profit grew amid a higher store count in the third quarter ended September 30. The company’s third-quarter net profit rose 4.9 per cent to US$92.4 million while revenue soared 19.3 per cent to $644.5 million. In the first nine months, net profit jumped 11.6 per cent to $260.2 million while revenue surged 22.8 per cent to $1.75 billion. “As of September 30, 2024, the group’s total number of stores reached 7420 with a net increase of 859 stores in the first nin

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Why Walmart is the latest major retailer to roll back its DEI initiatives

Inside Retail

Last week, Walmart made waves as the US-based global big-box chain announced that it would be rolling back several diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The company confirmed that it will not renew its five-year commitment to create a racial equity center, ended its supplier diversity goals and has concluded its participation in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.