ICYMI and what we are reading - Oct/Nov 2025
- Juanita Neville-Te Rito
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
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First Australia, now NZ: Social media ban looms for those under 16
A bill to restrict social media use for children under 16 will be introduced to the New Zealand parliament, mirroring Australia’s 2024 law. Platforms would need to verify users’ ages to help prevent online harm.
Corrective and preventative measures’ in place at Panda Mart to avoid further recalls
Following recent food product recalls, Panda Mart says new quality control systems and supplier audits are now active to prevent repeat issues.
Walmart unveils five new AI-powered in-store shopping tools
Walmart’s new partnership with OpenAI goes beyond checkout automation. The retailer is scaling its own AI assistant, Sparky, to sell as well as chat – locking shoppers inside its ecosystem.
Stitch Fix gives a personalised lookbook … featuring you
The fashion-tech pioneer’s new Stitch Fix Vision feature lets shoppers upload photos and generate AI outfit images showing themselves in their clothes, turning every wardrobe into a live lookbook.
Macpac NZ profits drop 71% as softer sales hit margins
Macpac’s profits have slumped to $3 million, down from $10.3 million a year earlier. The retailer faces higher inventory levels and subdued consumer sentiment but continues expanding across NZ and Australia.
Victoria’s Secret to make full-line debut at Auckland Airport
The brand will open a new store in partnership with Lagardère AWPL, offering its complete range to international travellers from 2026.
JB HiFi NZ leads group with double-digit sales growth
The local arm outperformed its Australian parent with double-digit sales growth, reflecting strong demand for tech and home entertainment products.
The martech delusion: CMOs can't quantify martech investment ROI, but plan to spend billions more – Australian execs on what’s going wrong, how to fix it
A McKinsey-backed survey finds most marketing leaders can’t quantify martech ROI yet intend to increase investment – revealing deep structural issues in strategy and measurement.
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