Power Retail

Power Retail is an ever-evolving news and information hub designed for the online retail sector. It serves businesses of all sizes, from those just starting out in their living rooms to well-established multichannel giants. The platform aims to connect the dots between current practices and the potential of online and multichannel retailing, helping users stay informed and inspired.

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Cettire Reports Loss as Luxury Demand Softens

22 hours ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson

Reading Time: 2 minsCettire has reported its first loss in three years as the luxury goods marketplace feels the pressure this financial year. Luxury fashion retailer Cettire has reported its first quarterly loss in three years, revealing that softer demand and ongoing promotional pressure have started to bite in Q3. Cettire reported sales revenue of $260.1 million, a modest increase of one percent compared to the same period last year.
Zero Co to Close Down

1 day ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson

Reading Time: < 1 minuteZero Co, the Australian startup promoting waste reduction in household cleaning products will be closing up shop at the end of the month. Sustainable cleaning product company Zero Co has come to the end of its journey after six years of its mission to help eliminate plastic waste. Founder Mike Smith conceptualised the company in 2018 when he was confronted with the amount of plastic waste on his travels in the farest corners of the world.
While Tariffs Uncertainty Reigns Supreme, What can Retailers be Certain of?

1 day ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson

Reading Time: 3 mins Rob Hango-Zada, CEO and Co-Founder of Shippit on the the importance of delivery experiences in wake of the unfolding tariffs situation. Perhaps not since the pandemic itself has a single issue generated more headlines or created more headaches for retailers than the evolving U.S. tariffs situation. Retailers are already in a battle for survival in 2025, and that was long before the volatility and uncertainty created by the events of recent weeks.
Baby Bunting Begins ‘Store of the Future’ Rollout

2 days ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson

Reading Time: 2 minsBaby Bunting has debuted a brand new store format focussing on customer needs with the launch of a concept store in Melbourne. As part of its ongoing growth strategy, Baby Bunting has launched a brand new concept store, debuting a fresh retail format in Melbourne suburb Maribyrnong over the Easter weekend.
Exclusive Q&A: Kris Fagan, Bloomreach VP for APAC

3 days ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson

Reading Time: 3 minsKris Fagan on leading the expansion of Bloomreach across the region, the opportunities of AI, and how to best implement it in your workplace. Having been in this region and space for a while, I knew plenty of dynamic opportunities ahead when I was brought on to expand Bloomreach to APAC.
Wittner Calls in Administrators

1 week ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson |Power Retail

Reading Time: 2 minsAfter 112 years, iconic Australian footwear brand Wittner has collapsed, citing ongoing cost pressures and challenging trading conditions. Australian footwear institution Wittner has officially entered administration, marking another significant blow to the country’s retail sector just weeks after the collapse of Jeanswest. Founded in 1912 as a mail order business, Wittner has been a staple of the Australian footwear landscape for more than a century.
Scammers Target Social Media Shoppers

1 week ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson |Power Retail

Reading Time: 2 minsSocial media has become the new frontline in the fight against online shopping fraud, with scammers employing a range of fraud tactics to catch out users. More than 10,000 online shopping scams were reported in 2024, with losses exceeding $2.5 million, reveals new Scamwatch data analysed by logistics provider PACK & SEND. The rise of peer-to-peer platforms has brought convenience to everyday commerce, but it’s also opened the floodgates for sophisticated scammers.
HoMie Launches Life-Changing Employment Program

1 week ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson |Power Retail

Reading Time: 2 minsThis Youth Homelessness Matters Day, HoMie is launching a 10-week program to help young people build a brighter future. According to Melbourne City Mission, young people aged 19 to 24 experience the highest rate of homelessness of any age group in Australia. As housing prices increase across the country and youth employment rates plummet, it is getting harder than ever for young people to break out of the cycle of homelessness.
Victorian Retailers Step Up for Good Friday Appeal

1 week ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson |Power Retail

Reading Time: 2 minsRetailers are supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital as they launch innovative, in-store initiatives to raise funds for the Good Friday Appeal. Since 1931, over $468 million has been raised by the Good Friday Appeal to deliver the best possible care to patients and their families at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.
Clorox Handed $8.25m Greenwashing Fine

1 week ago | powerretail.com.au | Rosalea Catterson |Power Retail

Reading Time: 2 minsClorox has been fined for misleading consumers about the origin of materials on over two million products. The Federal Court has ordered Clorox Australia to pay a fine of $8.25 million after it was found to have made false or misleading claims to consumers about the origin of its materials.