Retail stories - Page 29

Scaleup Mediafund has finalised investments in Naked Life and Settle Easy during its AUD $15 million funding round, focusing on media-for-equity support.

Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

House of Marley has launched a new eco-friendly audio range including the Revolution Turntable, Zion True Wireless Earbuds, and Smile Jamaica Mini Earbuds.

Research by Manhattan Associates reveals 93% of Australian warehouse professionals face staffing challenges, highlighting urgent IT needs amid rising demand.

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

Gartner has listed the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2025, emphasising AI, governance and sustainability to guide organisations' futures.

Red Energy has teamed up with Zepto to launch PayTo, an innovative payment method aimed at enhancing user experience for over one million customers.

Behamics has appointed former eBay executive Brooke Eichhorn as its new head of commercial partnerships for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Fujitsu has launched a dedicated AWS practice in Australia to provide comprehensive cloud solutions as the local market nears AUD $38.1 billion by 2027.

NBN Co has achieved a major milestone by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds of 8.7 Gbps in a trial on its HFC network, boosting Australia's digital future.

J.P. Morgan has teamed up with Melbourne's Quest Payment Systems to enhance retail payments in Australia, promising streamlined transactions and improved customer experiences.

The Narwal Freo Z Ultra, retailing at AUD $1,999, impresses with powerful suction and smart cleaning, making household chores seem effortless.

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave to enhance its Pay by Bank presence, partnering with Chemist Warehouse for seamless transactions.

Sitecore has announced it has surpassed USD $500 million in annual recurring revenue for fiscal year 2024, driven by strong demand for its digital experience platform.

A new report reveals that procurement leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasingly recognise Environmental, Social, and Governance factors for strategic growth.

Arlo Technologies launches its Essential 2K XL camera in Australia and New Zealand, featuring improved battery life and advanced security features.

Adobe has launched GenStudio for Performance Marketing, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance the creation of personalised advertising campaigns.

Segway-Ninebot has unveiled the C2 Lite, an eKickScooter for kids aged 6 to 12, priced at AUD $399, designed for safety and fun.

eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.

As Black Friday nears, retailers must prepare against outdated order management systems to prevent downtime and maximise their sales potential.