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Brandbank Group CEO Peter Halkett departs after nine months

Inside Retail

Brandbank Group CEO Peter Halkett has vacated the position just less than a year after his appointment , according to his LinkedIn profile. The Australian Financial Review (AFR) also reported that the fashion company has already informed its suppliers and employees that a new CEO will be named in due course. A retail industry CEO told the AFR that there was “no chemistry” between Halkett and the company.

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Thousands of Asda staff hit by payroll glitch

Retail Gazette

Nearly 10,000 Asda workers have received incorrect payslips due to an IT glitch. The supermarket chain said in an internal memo that thousands of its hourly paid staff had been affected by the error, with union bosses suggesting some had been underpaid. The Telegraph reported that one Asda employee claimed as much as two weeks’ worth of wages removed from some colleagues’ March payslips.

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ShipStation bolsters Aussie merchants with major platform enhancements

Inside Retail

ShipStation, a global leading provider of shipping software solutions, has announced its continued investment in the Australian market. The company is set to unveil a series of product enhancements tailored to match its industry-leading capabilities in the US. These enhancements include the introduction of checkout rates, shipping strategies, auto-split, ODBC support and custom labels.

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Tory MP Nadhim Zahawi in talks to chair Barclays’ Very Group

Retail Gazette

Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi is in discussions about chairing the Barclays’ Very Group amid speculation that he will join a mass exodus of the political party’s MPs at the upcoming general election. The Stratford-on-Avon MP is among the candidates to become the next chairman of Very Group, Sky News reported. City sources said that discussions were ongoing but warned there was no certainty that Zahawi would take the job.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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How teen Sofia Sacoor started an athleisure brand to support kids with diabetes

Inside Retail

Portuguese athleisure brand SÜ1 is expanding its global presence as it looks to raise funds and awareness about Type 1 diabetes. Founded by a dynamic 17-year-old, Sofia Sacoor, the brand marked its entry into the Malaysian market with a weekend pop-up event at Sunway Pyramid from March 23-25. Beyond just showcasing stylish and comfortable clothing, the pop-up directed a portion of its proceeds towards supporting children with Type 1 diabetes.

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Currys CEO warns Labour risks making people poorer in employment reforms

Retail Gazette

Currys boss Alex Baldock has warned that Labour risks “making people inadvertently poorer” under its workers’ rights plan. The chief executive told The Telegraph that party leader Sir Keir Starmer needed to be “careful” in overhauling employment rights if Labour wins the general election. Labour has vowed to secure a “new deal for working people” if it is successful, which it says would “strengthen workers’ rights and make Britain work for working people”.

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