Woolworths Strike Costs $50 Million, Causes Widespread Shortages
A strike by 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers over pay and conditions since November 21 has cost the company $50 million and caused widespread product shortages, particularly impacting alcohol sales in Victoria and Southern NSW. The Fair Work Commission will hear the dispute on Friday.
Woolworths Strike Costs $50 Million, Causes Widespread Shortages
A strike by 1500 Woolworths warehouse workers over pay and conditions since November 21 has cost the company $50 million and caused widespread product shortages, particularly impacting alcohol sales in Victoria and Southern NSW. The Fair Work Commission will hear the dispute on Friday.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Black Friday 2024: Fewer Transactions, Higher Spending
Despite fewer transactions on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 in the Netherlands compared to 2023, total spending increased by 10%, indicating a shift to a longer sales period ("Black November") due to earlier promotions and a strategy to manage logistics and consumer expectations.
Dutch Black Friday 2024: Fewer Transactions, Higher Spending
Despite fewer transactions on Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 in the Netherlands compared to 2023, total spending increased by 10%, indicating a shift to a longer sales period ("Black November") due to earlier promotions and a strategy to manage logistics and consumer expectations.
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32% Bias Score
Aldi's $70 Retro Turntable a Hit with Christmas Shoppers
Aldi Australia is selling a retro turntable briefcase for $69.99, including Bluetooth, available from December 14, receiving positive customer reviews for its sound quality and convenience.
Aldi's $70 Retro Turntable a Hit with Christmas Shoppers
Aldi Australia is selling a retro turntable briefcase for $69.99, including Bluetooth, available from December 14, receiving positive customer reviews for its sound quality and convenience.
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56% Bias Score
UK Consumer Confidence Rises, Boosting Christmas Shopping Prospects
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose three points to -18 in November, boosting prospects for UK retailers, particularly SMEs, as the crucial Christmas shopping season starts, following a 0.7% drop in October retail sales (ONS).
UK Consumer Confidence Rises, Boosting Christmas Shopping Prospects
The GfK Consumer Confidence Index rose three points to -18 in November, boosting prospects for UK retailers, particularly SMEs, as the crucial Christmas shopping season starts, following a 0.7% drop in October retail sales (ONS).
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40% Bias Score
US Egg Prices Soar Amid Avian Flu and Holiday Demand
Egg prices in the US are soaring due to avian flu and holiday demand, impacting consumers and retailers.
US Egg Prices Soar Amid Avian Flu and Holiday Demand
Egg prices in the US are soaring due to avian flu and holiday demand, impacting consumers and retailers.
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24% Bias Score
TJ Maxx Sees Opportunity in Trump's Tariff Plans
TJ Maxx anticipates benefiting from President Trump's proposed tariffs due to its unique business model, while other retailers express concerns about price increases.
TJ Maxx Sees Opportunity in Trump's Tariff Plans
TJ Maxx anticipates benefiting from President Trump's proposed tariffs due to its unique business model, while other retailers express concerns about price increases.
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48% Bias Score
T&T Grocery Chain Expands to US
T&T, Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, opens its first US store in Bellevue, Washington on Thursday, marking a strategic expansion driven by strong Canadian growth and increasing demand for diverse culinary experiences in North America.
T&T Grocery Chain Expands to US
T&T, Canada's largest Asian grocery chain, opens its first US store in Bellevue, Washington on Thursday, marking a strategic expansion driven by strong Canadian growth and increasing demand for diverse culinary experiences in North America.
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44% Bias Score
Poundland Reopens Elgin Store After Six-Year Refurbishment, Selling Flats Above
Poundland has reopened its Elgin, Scotland store after a six-year refurbishment that included creating four flats above the store, two of which are for sale at over £85,000 each, following challenges including water leaks, a pandemic and an alleged arson attack.
Poundland Reopens Elgin Store After Six-Year Refurbishment, Selling Flats Above
Poundland has reopened its Elgin, Scotland store after a six-year refurbishment that included creating four flats above the store, two of which are for sale at over £85,000 each, following challenges including water leaks, a pandemic and an alleged arson attack.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Consumers Prioritize Repair, Durability, and Resale in Sustainable Consumption
A 2024 GS1 Italy survey reveals that Italians prioritize product repair (7.7/10), durable goods (7.5/10), and reselling unused items (7.5/10), with generational differences impacting specific sustainable practices and retailer services.
Italian Consumers Prioritize Repair, Durability, and Resale in Sustainable Consumption
A 2024 GS1 Italy survey reveals that Italians prioritize product repair (7.7/10), durable goods (7.5/10), and reselling unused items (7.5/10), with generational differences impacting specific sustainable practices and retailer services.
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20% Bias Score
AI Shopping Assistants: Enhancing E-commerce, but with Limitations
Amazon and Walmart are testing AI-powered shopping assistants like Rufus to enhance customer service and provide product recommendations, showcasing the growing use of generative AI in e-commerce, but these tools have limitations and are prone to inaccuracies.
AI Shopping Assistants: Enhancing E-commerce, but with Limitations
Amazon and Walmart are testing AI-powered shopping assistants like Rufus to enhance customer service and provide product recommendations, showcasing the growing use of generative AI in e-commerce, but these tools have limitations and are prone to inaccuracies.
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32% Bias Score
Soaring Egg Prices in the US
Egg prices in the US are soaring due to avian flu and holiday demand, impacting consumers and retailers.
Soaring Egg Prices in the US
Egg prices in the US are soaring due to avian flu and holiday demand, impacting consumers and retailers.
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24% Bias Score
TJ Maxx Sees Tariff Opportunity Amidst Retail Concerns
TJ Maxx anticipates benefiting from President Trump's proposed tariffs, unlike other retailers who foresee price increases.
TJ Maxx Sees Tariff Opportunity Amidst Retail Concerns
TJ Maxx anticipates benefiting from President Trump's proposed tariffs, unlike other retailers who foresee price increases.
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40% Bias Score