CHEP Network and AMP Super have launched a national campaign aimed at encouraging Australians to engage more with their superannuation titled ‘Get super close to your super’.
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Solving the future consumer commerce equation: Active community, accessible credit and AI connection are all musts for retailers, say CX, finance, payments and academics – and lead to a more human approach
Retail brands are facing no less than a complete reimagining of what it means to be a consumer by 2030, according to a fresh report from The Future Laboratory in partnership with Afterpay. It’s a near future requiring commerce to not only recalibrate around community, values and experience, but necessitates empathetic technologies and systems that operate in the service of people, not transactions or zealous CFOs, according to E&S customer experience chief, Barry Mowszowski, plus futurist and academic, Dr Catherine Ball, speaking at an Afterpay event last week. It’s also going to mean rewiring outdated financial systems and processes that are increasingly shutting down access to credit to ensure they can deliver solutions rather than create more problems for consumers, agreed fellow panellist, Mark Bouris, the founder of Wizard Home Loans, executive chair of Yellow Brick Road, and recognised financial and business commentator.
Adore Beauty ecom pureplay posts 661% profit lift to $4.8m, FY24 revenues up 7.4%; acquires Ikou
Adore Beauty Group Limited has reported its financial results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2024 with revenues of $195.7 million, marking a 7.4% increase on the prior year. EBITDA of $4.8 million was up 661%, with a margin of 2.5%, aligning with the company’s guidance.
ASIC cracks down on greenwashing with 47 regulatory interventions in 15 months
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has made 47 regulatory interventions to address greenwashing misconduct during the 15-month period up to 30 June 2024, according to a new report.
Circana outlook report taps ‘social e-commerce’ as major growth opportunity for brands
A new report from market research firm Circana has highlighted ‘social e-commerce’ as a significant opportunity for brands, with platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok providing the environment to accelerate consumer decision journeys from awareness to purchase in-platform.
Super Retail Group holds firm with increase in sales to $3.9bn and gross margin strength, buoyed by loyalty program members and new stores
Super Retail Group has held firm amid the tough trading climate for retailers, reporting a 2 per cent lift in sales to a record $3.9 billion for the full year to 30 June 2024. But like many it’s seen a hit to its earnings and profits, reporting a segment EBIT decline of 9 per cent to $400m and a net profit drop of 9 per cent to $240m.
Bank of Queensland to cut 400 jobs amid simplification and digital plan
Bank of Queensland will cut 400 full-time jobs across the business in order to save $50 million a year, a decision it has attributed to simplification and digital initiatives enabling productivity gains.
Medibank profits soar as Health Insurance and Medibank Health segments power growth
Australian health insurance group Medibank has reported full year revenues of $8.18 billion, up 5 per cent on the last financial year.
Bupa shifts lead creative agency gig to CHEP Network, parts company with Thinkerbell
Bupa has announced a strategic shift in its creative approach, appointing CHEP Network as its lead creative agency for Australia and parting company with Thinkerbell after a three-and-a-half year partnership.
Modibodi and Fabric challenge menstruation myths with shark-infested campaign
Global period underwear and swimwear brand, Modibodi, has partnered with creative agency Fabric in a daring new campaign aimed at dispelling myths around swimming during menstruation. The campaign features marine biologist and freediver, Brinkley Davies, swimming with 5-metre tiger sharks while on her period, wearing only a Modibodi swimsuit.