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3D Secure (3DS) is an additional layer of cardholder security and authentication for online card transactions, and more and more large retailers are wanting to add it into their payments process. It is easy to understand why: if a shopper is making a payment online using their card and the bank determines that the transaction might be suspicious, the bank card issuer redirects them to a 3DS page for further verification.
Designer dress sharing platform Designerex has resumed trading after entering voluntary administration last month. The company said it had received significant interest from multiple parties in acquiring or investing in its business. This interest reinforces both the brands proven value and the increasing appetite for sustainable, circular fashion models, Designerex added.
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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) expects higher spending across food, travel and DIY projects during the upcoming Easter holiday, which will boost the national retail economy. According to data from the ARA and Roy Morgan, 6.2 million Australians are planning to use the Easter break for DIY projects around the home. Nationwide spending for this sector is projected to increase 27 per cent year-on-year to $6.7 billion.
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Puma has tapped Arthur Hoeld, who held a range of leadership positions at Adidas for more than a quarter century, as its new CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Puma SE, effective July 1, 2025. Current CEO Arne Freundt will step down on April 11 after 14 years with the sneaker company due to differing views on strategy execution, according to a company statement.
India is poised to become the epicentre of global e-commerce growth. According to Bain & Companys How India Shops Online 2025 report, Indias e-retail market is on track to more than double from $60 billion in 2023 to $160 billion by 2028, making it the fastest-growing major e-commerce market in the world. The evolving consumer More than 270 million Indians shopped online in 2023, pushing India past the United States to become the second-largest e-retail market by number of online shoppers.
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Outlet Shopping at The O2has announced the opening of three London outlet debuts, including global fashion retailer,kate spade new york, mens fashion brand,Jack & Jones, and authentic American sports and lifestyle brand,New Era. The trio of debuts follows the outlets strong start to 2025, underpinning its position as a critical London retail destination and prime outlet location within the UK.
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Co-op has re-opened three stores following an investment in major makeovers to ‘transform’ the community stores. The convenience retailer ‘s shops in Topsham in Devon, Scarborough in Yorkshire and Tupsley in Herefordshire have all been revamped with a new look and layout. Ranging from 1,000 to 2,300sq ft all three stores have new refrigeration to cut energy consumption.
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