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Card spending surges in May
Apparel recorded the highest month-on-month increase in spending, surging $18 million.
Premier Retail sets record guidance as Covid strategies pay off
CEO Mark McInnes says Mother’s Day sales set a new record for the group, helping drive strong overall May sales.
Netflix and shop: Online store offers limited-edition merchandise
Merchandise in the online shop will be "carefully selected high-quality apparel and lifestyle products," the company sai...
Aussie online retailer Canningvale resurrects Robinsons Singapore online
Australian online retailer Canningvale has just acquired an iconic Singaporean department store. Here's why.
Why supermarkets are investing in payment platforms
Major supermarkets are investing heavily in payment platforms in a bid to deliver a seamless customer experience that ri...
Costco staffing up for NZ launch next year
Costco is putting the finishing touches on its Auckland-based warehouse ahead of its local launch next year.
“Flawed from the outset”: Behind the downfall of David Jones Food
David Jones’ parent suggests a move towards concessions model and longlife products to save ailing food business.
Countdown owner launches payments platform
Wpay will power payments inside and outside of Woolworths Group's businesses, and further extends the group into the ret...
Chinese discount store Miniso is growing by one new store a day
The retailer has also expanded into new global markets, including Iceland, Malta, New Caledonia, the Canary Islands.
Amazon, Facebook targeted by historic G7 deal
Hundreds of billions of dollars could flow into cash-strapped governments by a minimum global corporate tax rate.
Retail sales remain buoyant – but there’s a catch
Under-performing businesses include central city retail sites in the main centres where footfall traffic is still low as...
The rise of new beauty realities in China
Growing consumer interest in homegrown brands, male grooming and medical intervention is driving rapid growth in China’s...
Accent Group distribution rights grow with Next Athleisure, Glue buy up
CEO Daniel Agostinelli says Glue Store's store network will be growing under Accent's leadership.
Gap to launch home range with Walmart in the US
US fashion retailer Gap is set to enter the home furnishings category, releasing its first home essentials range in part...
Strandbags hit with seven counts of misleading sales practices: ComCom
The Commerce Commission alleges that between July 2018 and January 2020, Strandbags used misleading sales practices to s...
