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Naughty or nice? Retailers named and shamed ahead of Christmas shopping rush

Retailers have been named and shamed ahead of the Christmas rush for failing to fess up about conditions for workers in their supply chains.

The New Daily

Ruakura Superhub: Building Aotearoa's largest inland port

"In 20 years, it will be the epicentre of logistics in the North Island."

Newsroom.co.nz

Wesfarmers says trading conditions robust

Wesfarmers managing director Rob Scott has told shareholders sales growth at Bunnings, Officeworks and KMart has remained positive year-to-date.

AAP

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Consumer group CHOICE warns some portacots are unsafe

Consumer group CHOICE warns some travel cots pose a serious safety risk to babies, with a number of products failing its annual safety test.

ABC News

Kmart’s winning production formula combats inflation as Target’s profits fall

Department store chain Kmart is changing how its products are made to combat rising costs for raw materials like cotton as inflation bites.

The New Daily

Wesfarmers lifts dividend, beats estimates

KMart and Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has delivered a better-than-expected dividend and forecast a strong outlook despite inflationary concerns.

AAP

There Are Calls For Pubs To Stop Using Facial Recognition Tech ‘Cos Of Potential Privacy Issues

Gambling and alcohol reform groups want use of the tech to be paused.

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Bunnings and Kmart halt use of facial recognition technology in stores as privacy watchdog investigates

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner examining whether use of the technology is consistent with privacy laws

The Guardian - AU

Bunnings and Kmart under investigation over information handling linked to facial recognition technology

A report from consumer advocacy group CHOICE prompts the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to investigate whether retail giants Kmart and Bunnings are breaching privacy laws with their use of facial recognition technology.

ABC News

Privacy watchdog to investigate Bunnings and Kmart over use of facial recognition technology

Information commissioner will look into the personal information handling practices of the retail giants

The Guardian - AU

‘Step change’: Huge lift in online shopping as pets and gardens boost sales

Australia Post has now delivered more than 900 million parcels during the pandemic after shoppers flocked to online shopping during lockdowns.

The New Daily

Robots to conduct stocktakes at most Kmarts by Christmas

Robots will soon be roaming store aisles across the country, with Kmart enlisting technology to keep an eye on product stock levels.

The New Daily

Kmart, Bunnings stick with in-store facial recognition despite probe

Kmart and Bunnings will keep using controversial in-store facial recognition technology, despite another major retailer abandoning it amid a privacy probe.

The New Daily

Poly-YES-ter: Cotton On Just Sponsored Kokkinakis After Aus Open Title Win In Its $40 Shorts

He’s a 10 but he wears $40 shorts? He’s an 11.

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Newcastle Herald

Police allege stolen esky pushed into motorbike

The arrest came after police said an esky filled with other items was stolen from Kmart Waratah about 10pm on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys say they use facial recognition for 'loss prevention'. An expert explains what it might mean for you

Once the purview of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, facial recognition is now being used to identify consumers in Australian stores.

ABC News

CHOICE raises concern over Bunnings, Kmart and the Good Guys use of facial recognition technology

Consumer group CHOICE is referring Kmart, Bunnings and The Good Guys to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner over their use of facial recognition technology.

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The Guardian - AU

Bunnings, Kmart and The Good Guys using facial recognition technology to crack down on theft, Choice says

Consumer group says use of technology at major retailers is ‘completely inappropriate and unnecessary’

ABC News

Aboriginal jobs expo aims to help close the gap in education and employment

A South Australian careers program aims to give 550 Aboriginal students the opportunity to find meaningful employment, while encouraging them to finish high school.

Axios

More than 70 Sears stores to close across country

The Sears Hometown liquidation sales have begun and will vary in length.

AAP

'Terrifying' creaming soda robber jailed

A man who stole a single can of creaming soda while armed with a Kmart meat cleaver has been sentenced to jail.

Pedestrian.tv

Here’s Everything That’s Actually Open This Easter Long Weekend

Please, Mr Bunny, I just want my Bunnings tools.

Investors Business Daily

These Companies Opening Stores Reveal What's Up With The Economy

Just three Kmart stores survive — not a surprise in a world dominated by Walmart and Amazon.com. But some retailers are still aggressively opening stores and ETFs offer a way to play on this inside look at the economy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kmart nears extinction

Kmart’s decline has been slow but steady, brought about by years of falling sales, changes in shopping habits and the looming shadow of Walmart

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