Small retailers seek tough stance on supermarket giants

The Federal Government's recently launched competition policy review has set the scene for a bloody battle over the increasing market dominance of supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths.

Among the proposals is one to beef up competition law by introducing an "effects test", which would enable regulators to take strong action if strategies of the big supermarkets have the effect of killing smaller competitors - even if the retail giants claim their actions were innocent.

Independent supermarkets say at the rate Coles and Woolworths are expanding, smaller competitors will become extinct unless action is taken.

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Underground movement: Orange businessman pushes for alternative solution to Anson Street parking woes

An Orange businessman is urging the city's council to adopt a cheaper option to solve carpark issues in Anson Street.

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Woolies and Coles continued to increase fresh food dominance

Morningstar senior equity analyst Tim Montague-Jones says Woolworths and Coles have a lot more scope to keep growing their fresh food businesses, at the expense of independent fresh food retailers and supermarkets.



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Sears Customers Can Access Millions-Strong Online Community

The department store chain's community-building initiative continues with assistance and advice from millions of fellow shoppers via online and mobile interface.



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Most Wesfarmers retail struggling to emulate Bunnings momentum

It's one hundred years since GJ Coles opened his first eponymous variety store in Melbourne and, while a lot has changed since then one thing hasn't, and that's the variety side of the ledger.

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Woolworths sales growth outpaces Coles

Woolworths has posted faster sales growth than Coles, in a sign it is regaining momentum in the supermarket battle.

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Apple Prepares for Retail Revamp

As Apple triples its retail stores in Greater China and expands its footprint to 15 countries, the retailer is focused on more than just placing pressure on retailers like Best Buy - it's emerging from its own shadow. Former Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts joins the company to help lead the retail team in new directions.



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Millennials and Brand Loyalty: 10 Things You Didn't Know

Despite the common misconception, Millennials are brand loyal. Earning their lifelong business however requires a different approach than their parents — 10 things you need to know about building Millennial brand loyalty.



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Hardware and office supplies lead Wesfarmers sales rise

A strong sales increase in home improvement and office supplies has boosted the Wesfarmers third quarter sales result, amid modest supermarket growth.

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Cabela's Reaps Omnichannel Transformation Benefits

Two-thirds of the way down the path of Cabela's transformation, the omnichannel improvements continue to gain traction with increases in conversion rates, mobile site traffic and omnichannel fulfillment.



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Chink in the Amazon Armor

The e-tailer's commitment to low prices has made it the undisputed online leader, but are its razor-thin margins finally turning investors off?



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Under Armour Scores with Brand House Debut

Under Armour debuted its Brand House last week, featuring 10,000 square feet of interactive retail space for an immersive brand experience. The store will tell the brand's story through digital displays that act as points of information, as well as inspiration.



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Lacoste Powers Up with Omnichannel Customer Service

Clothing retailer Lacoste will rollout Manhattan Associates' Enterprise Order Management solution, providing Customer Service Representatives with a single view of customer transactions and inventory.



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Sears Customers Can Assess Millions-Strong Online Community

The department store chain's community-building initiative continues with assistance and advice from millions of fellow shoppers via online and mobile interface.



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Boutique Level Customer Service in the Digital Age

High-end retailer Mitchells extends its personalized in-store experience beyond the four walls with a photo rich e-mail marketing campaign.



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Risky business to open in mining bust

Steve Hanvey says he's taken a big risk re-opening the bakery in Moranbah but says it will be worth it if money made in the mining town is spent there to support retail businesses.



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Sleepy's Rests Easy with Advanced Omnichannel Commerce Rollout

Mattress retailer, Sleepy's has expanded its omnichannel commerce solutions with the rollout of Demandware's cloud commerce platform as the backbone of its digital operations.



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Supply Chain Globalization: Great Opportunities and New Risks

What does risk mean for today's supply chain? Organizations must determine its risk tolerance for supply dependency, property theft and reputational harm, as well as implement the right supply chain management framework for its operations.



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Rana Plaza anniversary: 'Some visible changes' in Bangladesh garment industry

Kalpona Akter, executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity, speaks to The World's Zoe Daniel about the conditions for garment workers and the gaps that remain in the system a year after the Rana Plaza disaster.



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Bangladesh garment factory collapse: One year on

A year after a building containing several garment factories collapsed in Bangladesh, survivors say they are still waiting for compensation.



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Bangladesh factory collapse survivors still waiting for compensation

A year after a building containing several garment factories collapsed in Bangladesh, the survivors say they're still waiting for compensation.

The nine-storey Rana Plaza factory complex collapsed on April 24 last year, killing 1,138 people and injuring more than 2,000.

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Woolies and Wesfarmers play to win

While both companies' supermarket divisions are in rude health, liquor, hardware and insurance are another game. Coles is struggling to match Dan Murphy's dominant position in liquor, while Woolworths is finding the hardware business a tough, and expensive, nut to crack.



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Government defends hardware store's expansion plan

The South Australian Government has rejected suggestions the opening of a mega hardware store in Adelaide's west will be a nail in the coffin for local furniture manufacturers.

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Shares rise on overseas leads, JB Hi-Fi falls as CEO departs

The share market is up on positive leads from Wall Street, but JB Hi-Fi is down after its chief executive retired.

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Kalgoorlie counts down to extended trading hours trial

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor is hoping plans to introduce extended trading hours will not be delayed, despite bureaucratic red tape slowing the process.

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Inflation within target takes pressure off Reserve Bank

Inflation has remained within the Reserve Bank's 2-3 per cent target, taking pressure off the RBA to consider early rate rises.

Economist forecasts had centred on a consumer price rise of 3.2 per cent in the year to the end of March, but the Bureau of Statistics figures show inflation was 2.9 per cent over that period.

Prices rose just 0.6 per cent in the quarter, below an expected 0.8 per cent, with much of the increase due to seasonal factors.

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Stage Stores Rolls Out New POS to 800 Stores, 4,200 Lanes

Stage Stores realized its legacy IBM POS was not going to last. Planning and testing for a rip-and-replace began in 2013 and now the multi-year rollout has begun.



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Target Battles Amazon, Expands Subscription Services

Following the success of the program's initial launch last fall, Target closes the gap with its competitor and expands its subscription-based e-commerce services. Customers can now order from 1,600 items to be delivered in four to 12 week intervals.



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Home Depot Builds Mega DCs, Halts New Store Expansion

The home improvement giant will open two new distribution centers in 2014 but only one new store as it focuses on e-commerce to fuel future growth.



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Online Grocery: The Five Retailers That Do it Best

Grocers are increasingly offering online shopping but will customers use it? Wells Fargo Securities and Fluid Inc. examined the top players in the space to determine ease of use and uncover how well online grocers engage, inform and interact with customers. Powerhouses Google and Amazon made the top five, but a newcomer was named the industry's best. See who topped the list.



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Michaels Data Breach Compromises 3M Cards

Michaels Stores joins the roster of retailers affected by data breaches. While the malware no longer presents a threat while shopping at either Michaels or Aaron Brothers. The retailer estimates more than 2.6 million cards may have been revealed to hackers.



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The Honest Company Increases Online Conversion Rate by 170%

Implementing dynamic offers has helped the eco-conscious retailer more than double its online conversion rate while simultaneously cutting its promotional offers by 80%.



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Time Warner Cable Debuts Digital Flagship

Time Warner Cable unveiled its New York City Flagship Store in February 2014. The store features a range of digital installations, including multiple video walls, tablets, digital experiences and a 90-inch Mobile Station.



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Planting the Seeds of Innovation

Retailers need to move beyond just filling orders and think innovatively at all levels of the enterprise. At the Retail Executive Summit, Darrell Sandefur, Director, Digital Innovation and R&D at Luxottica will explore how to become a catalyst for change while juggling the day-to-day struggles of running a retail organization.



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Perry Ellis Boosts Transaction Size 14% with Mobile POS

To better focus on line busting and engaging customers throughout the store, Perry Ellis deployed Starmount mobile selling solutions during the 2013 holiday season.



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Push for penalty rates on Easter Sunday

The State Opposition is promising to make Easter Sunday a formal public holiday if it wins the November election, to give retail workers access to penalty rates.

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Fat profits beckon for SkinnyTan entrepreneurs

Two Sydney-based mothers have had remarkable early success with an invention that is every woman's dream.

It is claimed Skinny Tan will not only make you look tanned all year round, but also hide cellulite.

With sales already into seven figures and a spectacular appearance on a high rating BBC television program behind them, Louise Ferguson and Kate Cotton are preparing to take on the world.

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Retail pins revival hopes on new Emporium shopping centre

The long-awaited Emporium shopping centre opens amid hopes of a retail revival in the CBD.

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Zebra to Acquire Motorola's Enterprise Solutions

Asset tracking solution provider Zebra has agreed to purchase Motorola Solutions enterprise business for $3.45 billion. The acquisition will make Zebra a leader in enterprise asset intelligence and will likely have long-lasting impact on vertical industries.



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Zebra to Acquire Motorola's Enterprise Solutions

Asset tracking solution provider Zebra has agreed to purchase Motorola Solutions enterprise business for $3.45 billion. The acquisition will make Zebra a leader in enterprise asset intelligence and will likely have long-lasting impact on vertical industries.



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Nordstrom Empowers Associates to Stay Ahead of the Pace of Change

From customer-facing technologies and business architecture to innovation and people labs, Nordstrom is focused on enabling associates to deliver exceptional and innovative service to customers.



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QR Codes: The Definition of Retail Tech Gone Wrong

Social media and marketing guru Scott Stratten believes QR code technology is routinely mismanaged, and can sour the customer's opinion of the brand.



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Monster Food Company

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