Sun.May 14, 2023

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Aldi to open its first Townsville store

Inside Retail

Aldi is expanding its presence in Queensland with a new store set to open in Townsville later this year. In partnership with Dexus – property manager of Wilsons – the supermarket has signed a lease for a 2252sqm space at the Willows Shopping Centre and will offer shoppers a range of grocery products, fresh produce, and bread delivered daily. Aldi will join Woolworths, Coles, Big W, Rebel, JB Hi-Fi, TK Maxx, Cotton On Mega, Best & Less, and 130 specialty retailers at Willows, Townsville. R

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What would a $715 million AFL stadium mean for Tasmanian retail?

Inside Retail

Tasmania was recently granted a licence to become the 19th team to enter the Australian Football Rules (AFL) competition, with the team slated to enter the league in 2028. The announcement was to be a moment of unity and celebration for the football-mad state, which currently has a partnership with the Hawthorn Football Club. Attached to the proposal was the announcement of a $715 million stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart, with the federal government contributing $240 million, the AFL providi

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Retailers sought for 37 tenancies in new Melbourne Metro stations

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Melbourne’s new railway infrastructure project – Metro Tunnel – is looking to fill 37 retail tenancies across five new stations. The tunnel will open in 2025 and will span nine kilometres between South Kensington and South Yarra with stations at Arden, Parkville, State Library and Town Hall in the CBD and Anzac on St Kilda Road. On behalf of the Cross Yarra Partnership – a consortium comprising Capella Capital, Lendlease, John Holland, John Laing, and Bouygues Construction – Colliers’ Adam

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Motherhood isn’t glossy perfection, so stop marketing like it is

Inside Retail

Mother’s Day holds a solid place in the hearts of Aussie consumers. We love treating our mums to something special, and 84 per cent of people in a recent Roy Morgan survey said they would be spending more for Mother’s Day this year than they did 12 months ago. But the way we view Mother’s Day and motherhood is changing, and the question needs to be asked: How can we as retailers make this day feel relevant and build stronger connections with our audiences in 2023 (and beyond)?

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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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Zalora targets sustainability as fashion brands come under the microscope

Inside Retail

Zalora recently announced a 33 per cent reduction in its overall carbon footprint in 2022, relative to its 2019 baseline, as part of its long-term commitment to embrace more climate-friendly and ethical business practices. This reduction was due to a number of factors, including the offset of Zalora’s electricity consumption for 2022 with renewable energy certificates and delivery of over 180,000 parcels through low-carbon logistics, as well as the expansion of low-emission methods for delivery.

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