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Social supermarket concept to open in Tokoroa
People experiencing food insecurity can choose what they need rather than receiving pre-packed selections.
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Retail appointments of the week
Dan Murphy’s new managing director steps up; MedCart names new chief executive; Vale: Leon...
Jul 1, 2022

The perfect brew: Vittoria’s Food & Beverage MD talks expanding DTC
After more than 70 years behind the counter, Vittoria is now ramping up its direct-to-cons...
Jul 1, 2022

Social supermarket concept to open in Tokoroa
People experiencing food insecurity can choose what they need rather than receiving pre-pa...
Jun 30, 2022

Fortnum & Mason exec discusses APAC expansion and digital plans
First founded in London’s Piccadilly in 1707, Fortnum & Mason is venturing into the digita...
Jun 30, 2022

Indian eyewear giant Lenskart to take control of Owndays
The deal is expected to help both companies further expand their presence in Asia.
Jun 30, 2022

Fashion group Shandong Ruyi’s creditors take full control of Lycra
Representatives for Ruyi did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Jun 30, 2022
Technology

Retail’s use of facial recognition raises red flags for consumers
From online browsing behaviours to in-store facial recognition, customers are becoming inc...

The future of the metaverse: Do we really need to ‘NFT’ everything?
When it comes to the metaverse, terms like blockchain, web3.0 and NFTs are quickly becomin...
Jun 16, 2022

Facing up: Choice reveals retailers scanning customer ‘faceprints’ on entry
Kmart, The Good Guys and Bunnings were found to use facial recognition technology to ident...
Jun 16, 2022
Ecommerce

Southeast Asian retailer Shopee’s long path to profit: Are we there yet?
Supersized pandemic revenue growth is waning and losses are mounting, but Shopee is now th...

How startup Good & Fugly plans to fight food waste across Australia
The business, which sells imperfect fruit and vegetables through a subscription box model,...
Jun 24, 2022

Why the world’s biggest DTC mattress brand is betting on Australian retail
German mattress giant Emma is ramping up its presence in the Australian market, with the r...
Jun 24, 2022
Business

Retail appointments of the week
Dan Murphy’s new managing director steps up; MedCart names new chief executive; Vale: Leon...

The perfect brew: Vittoria’s Food & Beverage MD talks expanding DTC
After more than 70 years behind the counter, Vittoria is now ramping up its direct-to-cons...
Jul 1, 2022

The Warehouse Group has a plan to keep prices low as recession looms
New Zealand’s The Warehouse Group is banking on a new technology to help it generate more ...
Jul 1, 2022