Regulatory & Compliance

The roar of jet engines carrying goods across continents grew louder in 2025, culminating in a historic year that saw the global air cargo industry shatter all previous volume records despite a turbulent economic and political climate. This remarkable performance underscored the sector's increasing

The journey a product takes after a customer clicks 'return' is rapidly becoming more important to a brand's bottom line than the initial journey to their doorstep. For years, the flow of returned, overstocked, and damaged goods was treated as a logistical afterthought—an unavoidable and costly

A fierce battle is unfolding across Germany's commercial landscape, pitting local businesses against a rising tide of foreign online giants and a complex web of European regulations that threatens their very survival. In a decisive move, the German Retail Federation (HDE) has issued a direct appeal

In a decisive first move, the newly formed Australian Retail Council has presented a pre-Budget submission to the government, outlining a strategic overhaul designed to revitalize the nation's retail sector and, by extension, the broader economy. This comprehensive proposal, built on seven key

The ghost of empty shelves and overstuffed warehouses from the last few years has fundamentally reshaped retail strategy, forcing a seismic shift away from stockpiling goods toward a relentless pursuit of inventory velocity. In the wake of profound supply chain disruptions and persistent economic

The final click before a purchase completes is no longer a simple transaction; for the 43% of consumers globally who experienced a payment failure in the last year, it has become a moment of significant brand friction. This critical interaction, once relegated to the back office as a mere