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‘Like brothers’: The connection binding Bombers’ NGA products
‘Like brothers’: The connection binding Bombers’ NGA products Adam Sweid and Hussein El Achkar are thick as thieves, with the pair ‘like brothers’. Here’s what the top NGA products can bring to the Bombers – and their connection to a current young...
Poultry products from Germany and Japan banned due to bird flu
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced that highly pathogenic bird flu outbreaks have occurred in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district of Brandenburg State, Germany, and in Hokkaido, Japan. Applications to import poultry meat and poultry products...
Hana Financial sets up consumer protection committee amid reform drive
Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo / Courtesy of Hana Financial Group Hana Financial Group has set up a consumer protection committee within its board of directors in a move to strengthen consumer rights, the group said Tuesday. Hana is...
Tokyo Event Introduces High-Tech Products for Visually Impaired
The Yomiuri Shimbun A visitor to Sight World in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, tries a voice-operating function on Sony’s Bravia flat-screen TV on Thursday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 13:38 JST, October 27, 2025 A voice control TV by Sony Corp. is one of the...
HGS launches “Interaction Intelligence” to transform customer service with AI
Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS has introduced Interaction Intelligence, an enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solution built on the HGS Agent X framework. This innovative solution redefines Quality Assurance (QA) by turning it from a routine...
‘Not so certain’: Tom Elliott questions the popularity of Australian Made products
Tom Elliott has questioned the viability of a new push by various business groups for consumers to opt for Australian-made goods. The 3AW Mornings host has asked whether people really prefer to pay for Australian-made products over cheaper...
Officials set new restrictions between nicotine products and schools — here's what you need to know
The move aims to keep vape products and e-cigarettes out of children's hands. by Matthew SwigonskiOctober 27, 2025 Officials in South Korea have taken measures to prevent young people from accessing products that are damaging to both health and...
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc (PHS:RRHI) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Growth ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: October 24, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Consolidated net sales increased by 4.8% to 149.3 billion pesos for the...
IAG teams with Adobe on ‘seamless’ customer service
IAG has partnered with software group Adobe to integrate a personalised cloud system into the operations of its retail brands. The insurer says the Adobe Experience Cloud will offer “more personalised, seamless and data-driven interactions” for...
What consumers don’t see: How companies decide to recall
When a consumer hears about a food recall, they’re only seeing the final step in a long and complex process. Before that notice ever reaches the public, food companies go through internal investigations, cross-team decision making, and...
Ecommerce expert Martin Newman on the future of customer experience and brand loyalty
Martin Newman is an expert when it comes to customer experience, digital transformation and consumer-centric business strategy: with over four decades in retail and eCommerce leadership, he has shaped the success of major brands including Harrods,...
Western Union CEO Unveils Stablecoin Plans for Treasury, Customer Payments
Western Union (NYSE: WU) is actively exploring stablecoin integration across its global payments network, marking a significant strategic shift for the 173-year-old remittance company as new U.S. regulations provide clearer frameworks for digital...
Hormel recalls almost 5 million pounds of chicken after complaints about metal in product
Hormel Foods Corporation of Austin, MN, is recalling 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The...
Sarath Krishnan: Defining the AI Playbook for Retail and CPG Transformation
Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) enterprises are at a defining moment. The industry is evolving from digital enablement to intelligent automation, where decisions once guided by static data are now powered by adaptive systems that learn...
Microsoft sued for hiding cheaper plans from 2.7m customers
The competition watchdog is suing Microsoft for allegedly hiding cheaper subscription options to push millions of Australian customers into paying more for plans with its Copilot AI tool. The software giant has been taken to the Federal Court by...
The clash of customer segments: how to plug the identity gap
Representative AI Generated Image By Atul Raja Modern brands increasingly face fragmented audiences—each with distinct self-perceptions, values, and needs. Tensions emerge when a single brand tries to resonate with one group without alienating...
Consumers warned of rising meat prices ahead of festive season
Butchers are warning that turkey prices could rise by up to 6% this Christmas, as inflation continues to drive up the cost of feed, energy, and labour. Last year, turkeys started from around €13 at one supermarket chain, but prices at retailers...
FCA: We are not discouraging consumers from using lawyers
Howard: Helping consumers make informed decisions The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is not trying to discourage motor finance victims from seeking professional representation, a senior executive insisted last week. Sheree Howard, executive...
Tata Consumer Share Price Live Updates: Tata Consumer's returns reflect market strength
Discover the Tata Consumer Stock Liveblog, your go-to destination for real-time updates and comprehensive analysis of a top-performing stock. Keep track of Tata Consumer's latest details, including: Last traded price 1155.3, Market capitalization:...
CGU to contact customers affected by Claim Central halt
Administrators will hold a creditors’ meeting on Wednesday to discuss options for the Australian property business of Claim Central. The business entered voluntary administration and ceased trading this month after holding unsuccessful sale talks...