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Woolworths reaches deal with workers, expects $140 million impact on food sales

Inside Retail

Woolworths has reopened its four distribution centres after reaching a deal with the striking workers but expects about a $140 million negative impact on food sales due to the picketing, which began last November 21. Woolworths said that the United Workers Union (UWU) has endorsed the new individual enterprise agreements comprised of wage increases of a cumulative 11 per cent over three years.

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Innovation Depends On Intentional Design For Hybrid Work

All Work

Employers are less confident this year (76%) than in 2023 (81%) that their workplace enables employees to be innovative. Employers that ensure their offices are set up for hybrid meetings already have a serious leg up against organizations that havent made an investment in dependable tech. Leaderships cultural capital can promote interaction, teamwork and concentrative work, at no additional design cost.

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The Memo launches Due: A game-changer for expecting and new mothers

Inside Retail

The Memo, Australias premium destination for expecting and existing parents, has created its own product line, Due. Co-founders Phoebe Simmonds and Kate Casey said the name of the private-label brand came from a similar frustration that gave birth to The Memo: That an industry focus on mothers is long overdue. We were playing with the concept of time for Due and in the creative process, we were working around the line: It’s time to put you first, Simmonds told Inside Retail.

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Built for Athletes launches running accessories collection

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Premium fitness brand,Built For Athleteswill be launching their first ever collection of running accessories on 6th December. Renowned for their durable performance bags and following the huge success of their first ever clothing line launch, the brand has now further extended its performance product expertise into the running space with a line-up engine

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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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Japan’s luxury secondhand sector gains popularity as tourism booms

Inside Retail

While Japan has long been established as a premier hotspot for vintage luxury products, particularly designer bags and accessories in pristine condition, the country has recently experienced an unprecedented surge in demand for these meticulously maintained secondhand treasures. Attractive market Geo Holding, the parent company of secondhand clothing retailer 2nd Street, reported strong sales performance in its latest financial statement.

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Charles Tyrwhitt announces the opening of its first store in Southampton

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Charles Tyrwhitt welcomes its new store in Southampton. The new store situated at the West Quay shopping centre will showcase its latest collection of menswear and offers the same seamless shopping experience that Charles Tyrwhitt is known for.

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Sainsbury’s: Christmas savings with over 50% off Champagne

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Raise a toast to festive savings!Sainsburys is once again offering 25% off withNectarwhen you buy 6 or more bottles**of still and sparkling wines. With the buy 6, save 25% promotion valid on bottles already on discount, it createshugeextra savings.

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Why Gen Z is a rapidly growing market for home goods retailers

Inside Retail

At this point, the retail industry is well aware of how enamored Gen Z consumers are with retail segments like skincare and apparel. This can be seen in the popularity of brands like Glossier and American Eagle with this consumer base. One retail category that has been garnering more attention from this younger consumer group recently is the home goods market.

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VEETEE launches STIR’D: new cooking concept to elevate family meals

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Veetee is thrilled to announce the arrival ofSTIRD, an innovative product set to transform the way families create delicious meals. Freshly launched in Tesco, STIRD is designed for those who crave bold flavors and love being adventurous in the kitchenunleashing their creative culinary skills and experimenting with new flavor combinations, in their dips,

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First phase of Athlete365 Business Accelerator Programme is launched with support from Alibaba.com

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The International Olympic Committee (IOC), in collaboration with Alibaba.com, has officially launched the first phase of the fourth edition of theAthlete365 Business Accelerator programme, which aims to empower current and former elite athletes to transfer their skills into successful business ventures.

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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.