From Kmart to Myer: Australia’s most and least ethical fashion brands, ranked
The report said exploitation in the fashion industry is "woven deeply" into the system as workers face abuse, harassment, discrimination, unliveable wages, and polluted environments.
From Target to Sheike: Australia’s most and least ethical fashion brands, ranked
Australian brands Billabong, Sheike, Mountain Designs, Windsor Smith and Anaconda are among those that have come in last in a "sobering" ethical fashion report released today.
Meet Tory: The robot Kmart is using to manage inventory at its stores
Robots will soon be roaming Kmart aisles across the country, with the retailer confirming it is enlisting technology to keep an eye on product stock levels.
Kmart on why bricks and mortar will always play an important role in customer experience
According to Mark Staton, Kmart’s head of store design, the in-person experience with a brand is not one consumers want to lose.
Woolworths denies using AI and facial recognition despite leak claiming otherwise
The company says the leaked internal training module detailing how it uses the controversial technologies to stop theft was a mistake.
Bunnings is targeting gen Z buyers, but experts say it could miss a “huge audience” without TikTok
Hardware giant Bunnings has embraced influencer marketing to capture gen Z shoppers, but a leading social media expert believes Australia's strongest brand could miss a “huge audience” if it doesn't stake a claim on TikTok.
Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys in hot water over privacy concerns
An investigation by Choice found Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys may have breached the Privacy Act by using facial recognition technology to capture the “faceprint” of customers who entered their stores.
Kmart denies rumours it is going self-service only
Kmart has been forced to deny rumours it is scrapping manned checkouts to go all-self-service, even as retail tech charges in the opposite direction.
Mr Flamboyant’s fraud charge begs the question: How can suppliers ensure they’re paid?
A Double Bay florist has been charged with fraud after he was accused of skimming his customer's credit cards and not paying his suppliers for work already completed.
“A stab in the heart”: Byron Bay business accuses Aldi of releasing ‘copycat’ picnic rugs
While Wandering Folk’s decorative picnic rugs retail at $190, a product featuring similar designs and features is on sale for $49.99 at Aldi.
‘Virtually impossible’: Perth’s top businessmen abscond amid border reversal
Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott is the latest to abscond from Western Australia as Premier Mark McGowan is accused of draconian border policies that are damaging businesses.
Bunnings earns pole position in top 10 list of Australia’s strongest brands
Bunnings has been crowned the country's strongest brand in Brand Finance Australia's annual analysis of brand strength.