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Writer's pictureJuanita Neville-Te Rito

ICYMI and what we are reading - October 2024


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We make it easy for you to keep up to date with what's happening in the world of retail. Check out what we are reading this month and why.


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Coles and Woolies face fresh battle to keep competitors at bay


Coles and Woolworths Logo

Australia: More than 150 undeveloped supermarket sites held by Coles and Woolworths will be targeted for release to possible competitors as federal and state governments ramp up efforts to put downward pressure on food and grocery prices.


 

5 of the biggest CEO moves to hit retail this year

Elliott Hill was recently named Nike’s next CEO

USA: Chief executive officers in retail occupy a challenging position. From longtime company veteran departures to executives switching sectors, here’s a look at some of the retailers that have shuffled the top spot in 2024.

 

Ready. Set. Uber Safari!


Uber Safari South Africa

SA: Available in the Uber app from October through the end of January, Uber Safari is the perfect day trip for people in Cape Town looking to see the big five – lions, elephants, buffalos, cheetahs, and rhinos. In partnership with Aquila Private Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s most popular wildlife conservancies, riders will have the chance to book a seamless safari.

 

Kathmandu owner names new Group CEO

Kathmandu Hiking Shoes

Kathmandu-owner KMD Brands has announced that Brent Scrimshaw will be the next Group CEO, as Michael Daly steps down after giving notice of his resignation.

 

UK Based Frasers Group Buys $165m Accent Group Stake


Sports Direct Shopfront

Frasers Group who own a large portfolio of brands notably including Sports Direct and the IPs of Everlast and Slazenger have boosted their international footprint with their purchase of Brett Blundy's 14.65% stake in Accent Group.

 

How Automation is Increasing Higher Value Jobs

Automated Technology In Retail

Australia: New research from Amazon reveals automation could save Aussie workers 245 hours a year, demographer Bernard Salt breaks it down.

 

FoodTok: How supermarkets are using TikTok to win Gen Z shoppers


Supermarket Shelves

Supermarkets like Aldi, Morrisons, and M&S are tapping into TikTok’s viral food trends to win over Gen Z shoppers. With popular recipes like the cucumber salad driving sales, TikTok is becoming a major tool for grocers to engage younger audiences and bring online trends into stores.

 

What we are reading


Digital receipts are now a staple of consumer transactions, available through apps on various devices and offering businesses a valuable new data source. Gathering digital records like receipts reveals deep insights into consumer behaviour and enables competitive benchmarking.

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