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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. In addition, it’s a good idea for retailers to partake in all training opportunities that shopping centre landlords offer.

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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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Brooklyn Donuts opens first NSW store, plans national footprint

Inside Retail

Chen, a former food franchisee, and Sharvell, an ex-Hungry Jacks area manager, have appointed former Soul Origin executive Chris Mavris as chief operating officer, and Minu Kaneshakarnar, formerly with The Cheesecake Shop, as marketing manager. This story was originally published on Franchise Executives.

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“We saw an opportunity”: The plan behind BWS’ Coffee shop

Inside Retail

We’re experts in speed and convenience, and managing drive-thrus and satisfying customer needs,” BWS managing director Scott Davidson explained to Inside Retail. The post “We saw an opportunity”: The plan behind BWS’ Coffee shop appeared first on Inside Retail.

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

Inside Retail

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. The post Planning to sell online in the US?

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Reject Shop brushes off wage theft class action as ‘immaterial’

Inside Retail

Discount retailer The Reject Shop is facing a class action lawsuit for “purported underpayments” to staff, launched by specialist law firm Adero Law Between February 2016 and April 2021, seven former employees of the discount retailer allege underpayment during their employment with the company.

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Primark unveils plans to extend Metrocentre store

Retail Focus

Anchoring Exhibition Square, a key junction where Yellow, Blue, and Platinum Malls meet, the shopping area of the upsized store will cover nearly 80,000 sq ft. Ben Cox, Senior Asset Manager at Sovereign Centros, commented: “ 2024 has started just how 2023 finished – with major retailers committing to new, enhanced space at Metrocentre.

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