Snap and search: What does Pinterest’s new function mean for retailers?
Pinterest users can now search for products using their cameras or by uploading photos, creating another avenue for shoppers to discover retailers.
Coffee Club franchisee faces $150,000 fine over underpayment allegations
A Coffee Club franchisee is facing fines of almost $150,000 for allegedly underpaying two young workers and falsifying payslips.
Milk, check, prescription, check: How supermarket pharmacies could change the way we shop
Across the US, UK and mainland Europe, supermarket pharmacies are becoming the norm. But in Australia, they’re currently banned.
Life after Ooshies: Is Woolworths’ new promotion too little, too late?
Woolworths today launched its Discovery Garden promotion, replacing the controversial Ooshies collectibles with more sustainable seedling packs.
Amazon enters garden goods space as online plant sales bloom
Amazon Australia is looking to cash in on surging demand for gardening equipment online, opening a dedicated store this week.
ACCC puts businesses “on notice” to overhaul customer loyalty schemes
The ACCC is warning businesses to review loyalty program practices in light of consumer issues, starting with data usage and customer communication.
How this retailer turned a former Toys ‘R’ Us store into Australia’s biggest Halloween pop-up
The Party People could give Myer a run for its money with its latest experiment: a Halloween pop-up the size of six basketball courts.
Will Barbie’s new friends be enough to save her brand?
It’s hard to believe the same doll that once said “math is tough!” is now in the company of civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
Karen Millen enters administration, becoming latest international retail casualty
Karen Millen is set to close all of its Australian stores, after the UK-headquartered retailer entered administration last month. An expert explains why.
Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue workers back paid $26,000 after FWO audits
Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue workers have been back paid after their employer was caught up in a wage theft scandal, uncovered by several audits.
Kaufland confirms two more Victorian locations
Kaufland Australia has confirmed two more stores for Victoria, with a further nine to be reviewed by an advisory panel.
So seamless it’s like sorcery: This is what the future of retail looks like
According to Jaspal Johl, head of digital innovation for Amazon Web Services ASEAN, the future of retail is so seamless it feels magical.
