Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2024

However, by embracing effective organizing strategies, you can transform your living space into a haven of tranquility and efficiency. A well-organized home not only enhances your physical surroundings but also contributes to your mental well-being, allowing you to navigate daily tasks with ease and clarity.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2024

More than 850 retail leaders from over 60 countries gathered in Paris this week for the annual World Retail Congress. How services drive sales in Crate & Barrel stores Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, US furniture and homewares brand Crate & Barrel has been on a digital transformation journey in recent years.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Its uber-cool online presence is coming through strongly in its growing number of bold, bright, and visually impactful physical retail spaces. Shoplight is delighted to be working with fellow B Corp Ace & Tate, helping them deliver lighting that complements its recognisable interiors and branding.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mark your calendars for the 16-17 April 2024, as the Visual Merchandising and Display Show returns to the Business Design Centre in London. In an age when the narrative often revolves around the digital takeover of retail, this event serves as a resounding reminder that physical retail is not just alive but thriving and continuously evolving.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Retailers have been using visual merchandising to appeal to and connect with shoppers for many years now. Be this simply placing items from a new range of clothes on a group of mannequins or coming up with a creative and colourful window display to draw in those passing by, visual merchandising plays a key role in many retail strategies.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 11, 2024

In the fast-paced world of retail, efficiency is key to staying competitive and profitable. With the rise of digital payments and fast-changing retail payment trends, merchants should adopt feature-rich payment solutions to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Leading design agency, Dalziel & Pow created an interactive store environment that celebrates their roots and reframes them for our times. You’ll also find convenient QR codes dotted around for ‘behind-the-scenes’ content, and you can discover your perfect scent based on your personality with the Fragrance Finder.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 23, 2023

Retail lighting for sustainably driven brands GAIL’s sustainable ethos runs through the very heart of its brand from the food they create to the materials they use in its properties. Additionally, Shoplight’s recessed fittings will be included in GAIL’s standard lighting repertoire once they launch. .”

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

While e-commerce may have been the name of the game two years ago at the peak of Covid-19 restrictions, as we’ve emerged from lockdowns, it’s clear that physical retail is not going anywhere. Overall, the return to retail has made it clear how important the customer experience is in drawing people back. The convenience factor.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 30, 2024

This free-entry event extends its reach far beyond the retail world, offering invaluable resources, insights, and networking opportunities for sectors including hospitality, leisure, and more. It brings together industry leaders, suppliers, and professionals, offering a unique platform for collaboration and learning.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Add to that news of pending tax cuts that will impact a large number of Australian taxpayers, and finally, the light at the end of the tunnel is showing. The recent soft retail figures could signal a low point as consumer confidence starts to build once again. Use a tone in your communications that is less urgent and more aspirational.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2023

As Australian retailers see consumers returning to in-person shopping, the drive to present eye-catching fitouts to a digital-savvy customer base has become critical in strengthening brands and creating unique and immersive shopping experiences.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 8, 2024

Due to the immense benefits of online retail in customer reach, cost-effectiveness, and service efficiency, multiple industries have shifted to e-commerce to revolutionise business operations. Vintage and sustainable selections Lastly, another online retailer meeting the demands of eco-conscious consumers is Peep Eyewear.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 31, 2022

FoundPop’s versatile furniture range has been delivering affordable rental services across multiple retail sectors including fashion, jewellery, beauty and lifestyle in numerous high street, discount outlet and department stores across the UK and Europe. Discuss your visual merchandising and display requirements with experts in your field.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

It can change its appearance based on distance, lighting, and time of day, mirroring H&M’s dynamic approach to fashion and sustainability. While we still believe in the importance of the physical store portfolio, its purpose is shifting from being about transaction to being about experience,” she told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The solution – developed by design agency Your Creative in collaboration with the council – was Morespace, an interactive project that activates empty shop-spaces with exhibitions that highlight products made by local businesses and artists. It allowed the public to see the products, and be able to shop without needing a physical retailer.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2021

The Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development has introduced a number of policies to regulate both light and heavy vehicle emissions for cleaner air as well as fuel consumption labelling for all transportation vehicles. So how can we try and remedy this?

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VMS

AUGUST 4, 2021

General Session: Rethink Retail Therapy: Designing Healthy Spaces. How many times have you altered your store design to influence customer buying decisions or shopping patterns? What if your next change also made your customers feel happier and healthier, every time they walked through your store? Timberland.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Retailers have been using visual merchandising and props to draw in customers for as long as shops have been open. Of course, things have moved on a little from the early days of simple displays, with retailers now having a whole arsenal of tools at their disposal to not only bring in more consumers, but also improve their overall experience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If you’ve ever spent a sustained period detached from your digital device, you’ll know the joy and clarity it produces. Your brain feels genuinely rested. The question to consider is — are you controlling how you use technology to accelerate your progress, or is it controlling you and hindering your progress?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2021

Since the pandemic hit, savvy major retailers have converted their physical stores into dark stores in order to respond to online orders faster. Some successful examples include Woolworths, Coles, Kmart – and leading footwear brand, Williams. That’s one of the biggest benefits of running dark stores. So there’s two big wins.”.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2021

In the past few years, trading conditions have been harsh for the retailing landscape, and 2020 certainly added extra pressure for most. With the onset of the global pandemic, many retailers were struggling to reach their customers. These extra challenges caught many businesses flat-footed.

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Show Best

JULY 28, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore the top design trends that new dispensaries need to follow to create an extraordinary retail environment. Customizable Lighting: Lighting plays a vital role in setting the mood and highlighting products. Ready to get started on your project?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

Humans’ unique brain ‘wiring’ contributes to how we think, learn, socialise and interact with our environment. People who are hyper-sensitive to their environment tend to take in much more from their environment or need more input. So how are retailers creating more inclusive experiences for all customers?

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Retail Focus

APRIL 29, 2022

Retail stores need good customer service requiring them to follow a lot of protocols. With the ongoing pandemic, regulations have been constantly evolving to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. The air we breathe affects our health greatly, and the indoor air quality in retail stores is of the utmost importance.

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Jahabow

JANUARY 12, 2024

Although businesses of any size need to account for some losses, small retail businesses with low margins need robust loss-prevention strategies. Employee Training and Awareness Your staff is a crucial line of defense in the battle against theft. Visible Deterrents Create a visual deterrent environment within your store.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It’s hard to buy anything in Australia today without a prompt from a buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider, no matter how inconsequential your purchase. BNPL brands are ubiquitous, even as their share prices are in free fall accelerated by a changing regulatory environment and staggering mountains of bad debt: over $1.05

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

Last month, we launched our first Rising Stars of Retail report in the May issue of Inside Retail Australia ’s quarterly magazine, a special feature highlighting some of the great under-the-radar talent in the industry from a wide range of departments. This week, we shine a light on Chris Haddad, CRM manager at Oz Hair and Beauty.

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RetailMinded

MARCH 20, 2024

So, here are eight memorable gift ideas that can enhance your employees’ daily experiences while subtly improving well-being and driving performance in a retail environment where every ounce of productivity counts. Employees’ health is invariably linked to their work output.

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Show Best

AUGUST 7, 2023

For restaurants, retail environments, and cannabis dispensaries, well-designed displays can make a significant difference in influencing consumer behavior and ultimately boosting sales. In restaurants and retail environments, placing displays near the entrance or high-traffic areas can pique curiosity and draw people in.

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Compliantia

MAY 31, 2023

In addition to reducing your foot traffic and immediate profitability, they can also: Reduce your visibility online. In addition to reducing your foot traffic and immediate profitability, they can also: Reduce your visibility online. Erode trust with current customers, causing you to lose your loyal base.

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RetailMinded

JANUARY 20, 2024

Creating a positive workplace for retail staff is akin to setting the stage for a grand performance. Fostering an environment where employees are valued and feel motivated not only enhances their job satisfaction but also amplifies their productivity. The ambiance directly impacts the show’s success.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2022

According to the Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Michele Bullock, the retail price of electricity and gas has increased by 10 to 15 per cent since the middle of the year. So, what are the implications of rising costs – in particular, rising energy costs – for retailers and consumers? Shopping smarter and looking for value.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The partnership has crafted an iconic, inspiring, community-fuelled retail concept – a true celebration of the HOKA brand – due to be rolled out to multiple locations and formats across the globe, from flagships, to concept stores, shop-in-shops, pop-ups, and outlets.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2023

Empty your mind, be formless. In times of uncertainty , as Capgemini’s latest report on key technology trends, TechnoVision, refers to, the only true constant is your consumer. And how do you keep customer experience front and centre as your number one priority at the same time? Shapeless, like water.

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Fuhrmann Construction

APRIL 28, 2023

Lighting Lighting is an important aspect of cafe design, as it can create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the space. Consider using a combination of natural light and artificial lighting to create a warm and inviting ambiance. You don’t want your café to be too loud.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To give your transformation project the best chance of success, avoid these seven common mistakes. Transformation leadership can’t be delegated to one of your direct reports, or outsourced to a team of management consultants. Be curious to new ways and build maximum diversity into your teams.

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