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Bunnings breached privacy laws, Privacy Commissioner says

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From November 2018 to November 2021, Bunnings implemented a trial FRT at 63 stores in Victoria and NSW, capturing the faces of every visitor. Bunnings breached privacy laws by using facial recognition technology (FRT), the Privacy Commissioner determined.

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Reports: Nike Cutting Ties With Six Retailers, Including DSW and Urban Outfitters

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Nike has reportedly closed its accounts with DSW , Urban Outfitters , Shoe Show , Dunham’s Sports , Olympia Sports and Big 5 Sporting Goods as the retailer pulls out of specialty retailers and department stores, according to Forbes and other media outlets. billion , accounting for 35% of gross sales, according to Forbes.

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Returns and Fraud are on the Rise — Happy Returns Wants to Help

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has nearly doubled over the last six years, now accounting for roughly 17% of all merchandise sold, according to Timothy Fehr, COO of Happy Returns, citing research conducted in partnership with the National Retail Federation. The rate of goods returned in the U.S. military spending last year.

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Former Steinhoff leader found dead after massive fine levied

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Steinhoff revealed holes in its accounts in December 2017, the first sign of an accounting fraud that led to the near-collapse of the retailer, Reuters reported. Jooste told a South African parliamentary inquiry in 2018 that he was not aware of any accounting irregularities when he left the company in late 2017.

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Amazon Launches Global Anti-Counterfeiting Team

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The negative impacts of counterfeiting are high: counterfeit products are estimated to have cost the global economy $323 billion in 2018. Amazon also has collaborated with brands and law enforcement to hold counterfeiters accountable through financial penalties, civil litigation and criminal prosecution.

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Walmart Sues Capital One to End Branded Credit Card Partnership

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Walmart has accused Capital One of falling short on customer care practices, including delivering replacement cards to customers within five days and promptly posting transaction and payment information to customers’ accounts.

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Sephora to Launch PROVEN Personalized Skincare Program Online and In-Store

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In 2018, PROVEN participated in Sephora Accelerate, the retailer’s brand incubation program. “We With its cutting-edge technology and scientific expertise, PROVEN offers custom skincare routines that account for several individual factors – like lifestyle and genetic background – to deliver efficacious results.”