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“What if this happens to us?”: Retailers revisit emergency response plans

Inside Retail

In the wake of the tragic Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack on April 13, Australian retailers have been revisiting their emergency response plans to ensure they are fully prepared for every contingency. Retailers revisit emergency response plans appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. The post “What if this happens to us?”:

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How AI is set to revolutionise inventory management

Inside Retail

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Bond Street, Chelmsford boosts retail and restaurant line up

Retail Focus

The authentic dining experience, founded by Nisha Katona, is set to open this winter and forms part of the brands UK expansion plans. Bond Street has built its line-up to cater to that demand, and that’s why premium brands perform so well here.”

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Transforming supply chain planning: How to create resilience and agility

Inside Retail

Advanced Planning Systems (APS) are at the heart of digital transformation when looking to improve operations management. What necessitated companies to modify their supply chain planning? The global pandemic has fundamentally altered the landscape of supply chain planning. A 3 per cent reduction in COGS.

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Planning to sell online in the US? Here are some tactics to ensure success

Inside Retail

But there is a fine line between success and failure. Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business.

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Art and upcycling: How Casetify plans to reach 100 stores globally by 2025

Inside Retail

Following its store launch in Sydney earlier this year, Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify is planning to expand across Australia, as part of a larger goal of reaching 100 stores globally by 2025. The program will include plans to upcycle donated phone cases as part of the manufacturing process in order to develop new cases.

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Wendy’s international boss talks about the burger brand’s Aussie plans

Inside Retail

We plan on using local ingredients sourced in Australia wherever possible. Wendy’s plans to enter the Australian market on the east coast, and the company is exploring major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. We also plan to align resources to further support development acceleration across the US and international segments.

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