Wesfarmers raises retail sales through Coles

Wesfarmers, the owner of Coles, has seen a pick-up in food and liquor sales, but petrol sales fell.

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ANU students bite their way into nutrition while reducing food wastage

A resourceful program run by three Australian National University (ANU) students is helping feed hungry students on a shoestring budget while also reducing major supermarket food wastage in Canberra.

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Retail Collides at the Intersection of Business and Marketing

While the Teradata Partners Conference has long attracted IT professionals, this year took a turn – the first in its history to have more business and marketing executives in attendance than IT professionals, and this was evident throughout sessions as well.



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Top 25 Richest Retail Executives

Despite reports of a struggling retail sector executives at many of the nation's top retail brands have acquired more wealth than they could spend in 20 lifetimes. Forbes annual look at the 400 richest Americans is littered with retailers, including four of the top 10. See where executives from Walmart, Amazon, Sears and others ranked.



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Ebola virus spreads to Halloween outfits

An online retailer in California is making no apologies for marketing Ebola-themed outfits for grown-ups looking to add some shock value to their Halloween get-ups.

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Wellington Target closure sparks business action

Wellington's business community has sprung into action following the announcement the town's Target store is to close.

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How to Implement Video-Driven Business Intelligence

Most business intelligence answers who, what, where, and when, but fails to tell you why. Implementing new tech can be confusing, so here's a checklist to help you use video to gather BI.



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Lenox Rolls Out POS, Improves Store Efficiency

Lenox Corporation rolled out UTC Retail POS software and hardware to 21 retail locations, including gift card, loyalty and mobile POS.



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Bold Goals: Talk to Customers with iBeacons

There are numerous uses for iBeacons in the retail environment. Uncover how these nearly invisible devices can change the way you talk to customers.



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Reebok fined for false claims about muscle toning shoes

The Federal Court has ordered Reebok Australia to pay $350,000 for making false claims about its EasyTone shoes.

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Aldi considers opening Riverland store

European supermarket chain Aldi has confirmed it is considering opening a store in South Australia's Riverland.

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HDC continues funding support for Renew Newcastle

The Hunter Development Corporation has thrown Renew Newcastle a lifeline, providing $30,000 in annual funding for the next three years.

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Engaging the Millennial Shopper: Times They are A-Changin'

All the chatter and speculation surrounding Millennials has resulted in stereotypes and misconceptions that mislead retailers trying to attract their business and maintain their loyalty. Here we debunk three of the biggest Millennial myths.



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Vera Bradley Measures U.S. Store Analytics with ShopperTrak

To improve the customer experience and profitability, Vera Bradley will deploy ShopperTrak , a provider of consumer behavior insights and location-based analytics, across its new U.S. stores as well as across all corporate stores in the upcoming year.



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Chinese firms vying for growth in dot-com sector

With more than half a billion mobile phone users in China, many tech companies are desperate to cash in on the country's lucrative smartphone market.

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Westpac's Justin Smirk says retailers struggling to keep prices down

Westpac's senior economist Justin Smirk says increased retail competition is making it hard for stores to pass on price rises from a falling Australian dollar.



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Renew Newcastle facing closure as founder lobbies for new funding deal

With funding about to dry up, the Renew Newcastle project is warning the city could see dozens of empty shopfronts again.

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Epicor Acquires QuantiSense, Extends BI and Analytics Offering

Epicor Software will acquire QuantiSense, a provider of cloud and on-premise packaged analytic solutions, to further extend its position as a provider of omnichannel solutions for midsize and large retail chains.



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Top 10 Grocers: Supermarkets Redefined

As organic-crazed shoppers flock to a new breed of supermarket the grocery segment has undergone a period of transition. RIS News' latest top 10 list ranks the top grocers based on hard-data metrics. See where Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco and others ranked.



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Chico's Gains Inventory Visibility with RFID

To address inventory accuracy and visibility challenges in 13 Soma Intimates pilot stores, Chico's partnered with Tyco Retail Solutions. The RFID initiative has delivered compelling results, enabling the retailer to maintain a 90-95% inventory accuracy rate.



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Epicor Aquires QuantiSense, Extends BI and Analytics Offering

Epicor Software will acquire QuantiSense, a provider of cloud and on-premise packaged analytic solutions, to further extend its position as a provider of omnichannel solutions for midsize and large retail chains.



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Mobility Ushers in the Return of Personalized Service

Thanks to the power of mobile associates are able to leverage enterprise data right on the sales floor and provide shoppers with an individualized experience reports industry executives in RIS News' 4th Annual Mobile Product & Solutions Guide.



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RIS News’ Top 10 Grocers

As organic-crazed shoppers flock to a new breed of supermarket the grocery segment has undergone a period of transition. RIS News' latest top 10 list ranks the top grocers based on hard-data metrics. See where Whole Foods, Kroger, Costco and others ranked.



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Blueprint for farming future

The Federal Government's Green Paper on competitiveness in agriculture, launched this morning at the National Farmers Federation Congress, details plans for more dams and water infrastructure as well as changes to the way supermarkets and farmers interact.

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Tailoring Business to Operations

Brooks Brothers transforms product development processes and positions the company for future growth



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Analytical Learning

Retail and CG executives assemble to hear the latest on analytics at RCAS 2014



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Costco's liquor licence request knocked back by court

American retail giant Costco has hit a hurdle in its Australian expansion, with an Adelaide court knocking back its application for a licence to sell liquor.

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Grocery lobby welcomes ACCC action against Coles

The Australian Food and Grocery Council says testing allegations about the mistreatment of suppliers by a major supermarket is the best way to ensure a competitive market and fair deals for consumers.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accused Coles of engaging in "unconscionable conduct" in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.

Among the most serious allegations are that Coles used undue pressure and commercial threats to obtain payments from five suppliers when Coles lost money on their products for reasons such as markdowns or damage.

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A World-Class Customer Experience

L'Occitane spreads the culture of its brand internationally, unifying retail processes into a single model along the way



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Discount retailer Aldi confirms Mount Gambier interest

Supermarket chain Aldi has confirmed it is looking to open a store in south-east South Australia but is yet to commit to a specific site.

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Coles taken to court by ACCC for alleged bullying

Coles is taken to court by the ACCC for allegedly bullying its suppliers to boost profits.

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Coles to defend unconscionable conduct with suppliers in Court, again

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched further proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia, alleging Coles supermarkets demanded money from suppliers that it was not lawfully entitled to.

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Inside the Retail Collaboration Quadrant

There is a powerful connection between the level of joint accountability for execution at retail and the sharing of information between parties in the retail value chain - creating the Retail Collaboration Quadrant. Here are some key insights behind the framework.



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Market rises despite lacklustre consumer sentiment result

The Australian share market rose on Wednesday, marking the first time it managed two straight sessions of gains since the start of the month.

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Consumer sentiment stays negative for eighth straight month

A widely-watched consumer sentiment index has remained negative for the eighth straight month.

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Golfsmith's 7 Steps to Winning Loyalty without a Points Program

Just because a retailer has a no points mentality doesn't mean it has no loyalty - in fact, it's quite the opposite. Here are the seven steps to achieving customer loyalty without a points program, according to Kim Lewis.



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GameStop's Business Strategy is Powered by Customer Data

The retailer is able to leverage the 36 million members of its loyalty program to gain insight into shopper behavior and shape its multichannel strategy.



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Golfsmith's 7 Steps to Wining Loyalty without a Points Program

Just because a retailer has a no points mentality doesn't mean it has no loyalty - in fact, it's quite the opposite. Here are the seven steps to achieving customer loyalty without a points program, according to Kim Lewis.



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GameStop’s Business Strategy is Powered by Customer Data

The retailer is able to leverage the 36 million members of its loyalty program to gain insight into shopper behavior and shape its multichannel strategy.



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Top 5 Reasons Amazon Needs a Physical Store

The rumors are swirling that Amazon will be opening its first physical store in NYC in time for the holidays. However, skepticism is high - will this be another fulfillment center, or will it really be a retail location? Here are five reasons Amazon needs a physical store.



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Sephora, Express and Things Remembered Debut Location Awareness

The retailers' in-mall, location-based marketing programs offers shoppers hyper-local in-store deals direct to their smartphones.



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How Private Label Retailers Benefit from Supply Chain Collaboration

Retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to manage communications, information and certifications for private label brands. Discover how supply chain collaboration can help private label retailers meet consumers' demands for more information.



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Kmart Becomes Latest Data Breach Victim

The latest in a string of cyberattacks, Sears Holdings Corp. announced a data breach at its Kmart stores. To contain the damage and help protect customer information, the retailer has deployed advanced software.



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Holiday 2014 Shopping Trends and Predictions

Retailers are expecting an increase in holiday sales this year and are upping their investment in digital and social channels to maximize returns.



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Australia selects young meat judges for US competition

Five young Australians will represent their country at the biggest meat judging competition in the world. The selection followed the Australian Inter-Collegiate Meat Judging contest which attracted 150 finalists and marks 25 years of meat judging in Australia.

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Target's Next-Gen Mobile Shopping Experience

The retailer's latest additions to its mobile shopping portfolio take location-based shopping to the next level.



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Canberra supermarket fight goes to High Court

Two small supermarket owners in Canberra have taken their fight against the redevelopment of a local shopping centre to the High Court.

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Cyclists propose car ban on Melbourne's Chapel Street

Cyclists want cars banned from sections of Chapel Street, one of Melbourne's busy shopping precincts.

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Newcastle retailer praises drinking restrictions for cutting inner city crime

A Newcastle retailer says the days of window smashing and anti-social behaviour are long gone, thanks to the ongoing success of hotel lockouts and early closing times.

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Olive Tree markets moving to Newcastle's Civic Park

Newcastle's popular Olive Tree Markets will move from The Junction to the city's Civic Park in 2015.

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ALDI expansion prompts concerns from independent retailers in South Australia, but Bendigo has welcomed supermarkets for reviving the city

SA independent retailers Colin Shearer, butcher Graham Triffit on the NSW south coast, Mike Lowther of Bendigo North community enterprise



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ALDI expansion seen as a threat to independent retailers

German discount supermarket chain ALDI has announced a major expansion into South Australia and Western Australia.

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SuperValu Data Breach Lingers, More Malware Found

In August, supermarket chain SuperValu announced a data breach, which affected an estimated 180 stores and stand-alone liquor stores. While CEO Sam Duncan announced it was contained and consumer data wasn't jeopardized, it seems misguided customers as he announces another breach.



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Top 7 Retailers Hiring for the Holidays

With expectations high for a merry holiday season, retailers are gearing up for holiday rush. As consumer spending is expected to rise and employment across the nation is on the up and up, retailers are prepared to ramp up the number of holiday workers this year. Find out where JCPenney, GameStop, Target and more rank in hiring employees for the holidays.



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Target's Next-Gen Mobile Shopping Experience

The retailer's latest additions to its mobile shopping portfolio take location-based shopping to the next level.



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WA pork producers sign national supply contract with 700 Coles supermarkets

Coles supermarkets is teaming up with Western Australia's largest agribusiness Milne AgriGroup (MAG) in a deal that will see farmers in the Great Southern the only national suppliers of free range pork.

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NSW meat judges selected

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Australia selects meat judges

Five young Australians will represent their country at the biggest meat judging competition in the world. The selection followed the Australian Inter-Collegiate Meat Judging contest which attracted 150 finalists and marks 25 years of meat judging in Australia.

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US meat competition team selected

Five students selected from the Australian Inter-Collegiate Meat Judging contest will represent their country in the US meat judging competition. Read more.



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Legal fight ends against Coles over trolley collectors' pay

Legal action has been dropped against retailer Coles in the Federal Court after an agreement was reached over its payment of trolley collectors.

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VECCI backs plans to boost regional jobs

The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) says promises by the Napthine Government and State Opposition will go a long way in stimulating jobs growth in regional centres.

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Top 6 Best Practices for Securing Mobile Commerce

In the recent years many vendors have rolled out new approaches to address fraud concerns, but not all are helpful. Here are a few of requirements that organizations should look for in mobile identity solutions to better manage fraud mitigation and e-com security.



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Driving Transactions from Engagement

Across the industry retailers are head down on fostering engagement with customers — the next step is producing revenue from the relationship. At Engage! 2014, Bill Graham, director multichannel integration, GameStop, will discuss how he and his team are leading the company's multichannel initiative with the intent to drive engagement, loyalty and sales.



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Macy's and Bloomingdale's Among First to Accept Apple Pay

The department store chains will begin accepting the NFC technology when it goes live later this month.



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There Is No Silver Bullet in Preventing Fraud Attacks

While there is no single cure-all technology against fraud attacks, Chip-and-PIN can reduce the risk of breaches. In Britain, counterfeit card fraud dropped 70% between 2007 and 2012 using the technology.



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Young farmers given lessons in marketing from supermarket giant Woolworths

The major supermarkets are pulling out all stops to convince politicians, the public and the competition watchdog that the way they do business is fair.

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Retailer warning industry will die if overheads not capped

A prominent Newcastle retailer is warning that the retail trade industry is in for a slow death if costs involved in doing business are not reduced.

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Dollar drops on weak retail sales growth

A steep fall in sales for department stores and household goods retailers has kept turnover fairly flat in August.

Overall, the Bureau of Statistics figures show retail turnover edged up 0.1 per cent in the last month of winter to $23.3 billion.

However, economist forecasts had centred on a rise of 0.4 per cent for the month, and the Australian dollar was quickly sold off on the data.

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Hobart's Lord Mayor defends $14m Myer deal

The Hobart City Council has estimated the total value of support for Myer redevelopment in the city would reach about $14 million.

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5 Retail Stocks on the Watch-List

Big name companies inevitably carry even bigger reputations. But just because they're household names doesn't mean they make for a great investment. Find out which five retail stocks could be a danger to your wealth.



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Pier 1 Imports' 6 Guideposts to Omnichannel Evolution

To help create the operation and financial models supporting its omnichannel evolution, Pier 1 has laid out six key guideposts, including traffic conversion, customer experience, fulfillment and more. Find out how each of these guideposts impacts the omnichannel journey.



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