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Australia steps up action on misleading pricing and online sales tactics

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its compliance and enforcement priorities for the year ahead.

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New Zealand retailers warn of price rises if card surcharges are outlawed

New Zealand retailers warn that a planned ban on card payment surcharges could push up consumer prices by removing their ability to recover merchant service fees.

Loblaw to invest C$2.4bn in Canada retail expansion in 2026

The programme includes 70 new outlets: 34 Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix pharmacies and care clinics, and 31 No Frills and Maxi discount stores.

Walmart rolls out Scintilla In-Store across stores

The application, the newest addition to Walmart’s Scintilla portfolio, combines tools, real-time store data, performance metrics, and supplier-assigned tasks into a single interface.

SPAR names Reeza Isaacs CEO as Angelo Swartz steps down

The appointment followed the resignation of Angelo Swartz after 16 months in the role.

Bath & Body Works launches authorised Amazon US store

The US personal care and home fragrance retailer said consumers can now purchase a selected range of its body care and home fragrance products through Amazon.