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Bed Bath & Beyond Prepares to Wind Down Operations in Chapter 11

Retail TouchPoints

Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will implement an orderly wind-down of its businesses while “conducting a limited marketing process” to find one or more buyers for some or all of its assets. It remains to be seen if a court-approved sales process will enable better results for the retailer.

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What’s next for Aussie retailers? IPO outlook and the rise of private capital

Inside Retail

The recent uncertainty won’t help reverse this trend, Andy Hough, corporate finance partner at Pitcher Partners Sydney, told Inside Retail. Buy now, pay later payment processor Klarna recently took a step back from filing its long-awaited US IPO, likely due to the challenges of fluctuating trade policies and tariffs.

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Does it Work for your Online Retail Business?

Retail TouchPoints

consumers have now used a buy now pay later (BNPL) service. . Businesses looking for ways to gain a competitive edge over their competitors have been pushing service advantages into new areas, including alternative payment models. Using BNPL, approved customers can defer payments at checkout — both online and in-store.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations.

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“We are expanding rapidly”: ShopBack Malaysia GM Eddy Han

Inside Retail

In February, ShopBack, a shopping, rewards and payments platform, partnered with Sunway Pyramid, a mall in Malaysia, on the ShopFiesta event to reward shoppers with promotions and giveaways. Shoppers were able to make purchases at a discount and split their payments into three instalments. It was all about boosting in-store shopping.

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Franchising faces uncertain future as new code raises costs, risks for retailers

Inside Retail

It couldnt do much else, given the parlous state of its finances and influence after two particularly turbulent years. million loss that forced the FCA last October to agree to make monthly A$10,000 payments to acquit an Australian Tax Office debt of more than A$190,000.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Having worked at The Iconic, one of ANZ’s leading online fashion and lifestyle retailers, since 2014 as CFO, acting CEO and COO, Lee has overseen teams across different sectors, including finance, supply chain, operations, and technology change programs. Greenlit Brands appoints new MD for Snooze.