
Rakshnna Pattabiraman
Rakshnna Pattabiraman is a Business News Journalist at Octomedia covering news stories, reports and insights pertaining to the field of retail and FMCG. Prior to joining Octomedia, Rakshnna has a background in journalism with a focus on lifestyle, fashion, tech and culture reporting. When she is not a news junkie, she is off exploring and hiking this humble planet.
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Major US retailers sign charter to end racial bias in retail environments
Calla Rongerude, director of Open to All, said the study "underscored the pervasiveness of unfair treatment" of BIPOC sh...
May 23, 2022

Alquemie Group to launch National Geographic stores
Meagan Sanders, VP & GM, consumer products of The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand, said the collaboration ...
May 23, 2022

Underwear label Step One downgrades outlook
Step One founder and CEO Greg Taylor said the team is focused on solving the issues at hand and introducing new innerwea...
May 19, 2022

Amazon Australia invites dogs into the workspace
Amazon Australia employees can now bring their pooches to work at its Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra offices.
May 16, 2022

Online, grocery boost The Warehouse sales growth
According to the business, product supply was disrupted in the third quarter due to ongoing supply chain issues.
May 16, 2022

Amazon Australia invites dogs into the workspace
In order to participate in this workplace benefit, dogs must be registered.
May 13, 2022

Startup Re.stor saves 50,000 bottles in six months
The brand first launched its laundry detergent sheets range last October followed by its latest refillable cleaning line...
May 12, 2022

Significant rise in April card spending
Compared to the previous month, spending rose 1.7 per cent.
May 11, 2022

Mosaic Brands struggles to keep up with trade
Despite the volatile conditions, the company is optimistic about the second half of the financial year as more customers...
May 2, 2022

Torpedo7 expands into Northland
Torpedo7 COO Garth Sutherland says Northland is a hotspot for outdoor adventures and the new physical store has a lot to...
Apr 28, 2022

Costco makes its New Zealand debut
The US company has opened its first petrol station, in Auckland, as it counts down to the opening of its first warehouse...
Apr 28, 2022

Puma launches new collection with Aussie skate brand
The Puma x Butter Goods collection has products retailing for $60 – $200 and can be purchased online or at Puma stores a...
Apr 27, 2022

David Jones launches clothing resale program
The service works by allowing customers to opt-in to re-commerce their items at a later date on the website.
Apr 25, 2022

New Zealanders spent more on cards in March
With restrictions easing on international travel, card spending increased last month according to Stats NZ.
Apr 21, 2022

Westpac claims new online scam blocks are saving customers millions
Since January, the bank says it has saved an additional $6 million, on behalf of stopped 69,000 customers, saving an ave...
Apr 11, 2022

Kogan to enter insurance market with QBE
Ron Gelberg, director of partner care at Kogan said the partnership with QBE will simplify the insurance buying process ...
Apr 7, 2022

The Warehouse to collect soft plastics for recycling at 31 stores
The collected plastic waste will be recycled into a range of items including garden edging, fence posts, and plastic cab...
Apr 6, 2022

Winning Group launches online concept Andoo
The website sells a curated range of bedding, furniture, home entertainment and appliances from top international and lo...
Apr 5, 2022

Subway appoints new Australia and New Zealand chief
Bracken will be responsible for driving brand evolution and increasing the profit and market share of the company.
Apr 4, 2022

Country Road partners with Kiwi umbrella brand Blunt
The umbrella retails for $129 and is available online and in selected Country Road stores across Australia and New Zeala...
Apr 4, 2022