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Pizza Hut Australia fined $2.5 million over 10 million spam messages

Inside Retail

Pizza Pan Group, trading as Pizza Hut Australia, has been fined $2.5 million for sending more than 10 million spam messages within four months. The company sent more than 5.9 million texts and emails to customers who either had not consented or had withdrawn their consent to receive marketing from January to May last year, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

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other projects’ monogram facade conceals new-age cacaolab flagship store in hong kong

Design Boom

in addition to its retail space, the cacaolab flagship store features a bakery, café, and museum. The post other projects’ monogram facade conceals new-age cacaolab flagship store in hong kong appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Why Understanding Modern Banking Products Adds Value to High-End Retail Strategies

Retail Focus

In today’s more advanced and upscale retail environment, knowing the ins and outs of modern banking products can be a game-changer in your money-making field. It’s not really like you’re only into selling luxury items; you have high-value offerings about tailored experiences that can speak volumes to financially savvy elite customers.

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Manhattan pioneers use of GenAI in supply chain commerce

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced Manhattan Active® Maven, a specialised Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) solution built for customer service, along with Manhattan Assist, which adds cutting-edge GenAI capabilities to all Manhattan Active solutions.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Architecture Leaders Awards 2024: Shortlist Revealed

Design Middleeast

Design Middle East is thrilled to announce that the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024 have got a tremendous response. We are releasing the shortlist and invite you to reserve your table in advance to celebrate the talent in the architecture industry. The awards will recognise the best architects, projects, and companies they represent. The ceremony will recognise individual excellence, company strengths, and project success through various categories.

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Good360 gets $3 million grant: How it will connect retail, charity and community

Inside Retail

Demand for charity aid is rapidly increasing amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Australia, but retailers have the power to offer a helping hand and simultaneously solve their costly $2.5 billion annual deadstock dilemma. In the federal budget released yesterday, the Government announced multiple measures to relieve pressures on middle-class Australians, including reducing tax rates and offering $3.5 billion in energy bill relief for 10 million Australians and small businesses and $1.9 bil

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How Retailers Can Leverage Multilingual Content to Expand Globally

Retail Focus

In a world where business can be done in the blink of an eye, we offer our services and products to customers from all parts of the globe. It is for this reason that language diversity is so important when it comes to customer satisfaction and sales. With the world becoming more globalised by the day, retailers need to prioritise multilingual content strategies.

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Currys selects Accenture and Microsoft to accelerate adoption of generative AI

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Currys plc (LSE: CURY), a leading international omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, has selected Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) to deliver its core cloud technology infrastructure that will enable the retailer to leverage the latest AI technologies to enhance operations, elevate the shopping experience, and impro

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Al Khobar Water Tower: A beacon of renewal

Design Middleeast

Al Khobar Water Tower Inspired by water as a symbol of life and prosperity, Al Khobar Water Tower by ON-A reshapes the waterfront ambiance by establishing a shopping center accompanied by entertainment and dining venues on an existing artificial island Situated in a prime location overlooking the Persian Gulf, the tower renovation project aspires to create a functional and visually captivating architectural marvel.

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Cinnabon expands into Western Australia

Inside Retail

Bakery franchise Cinnabon is expanding into Western Australia after Boxx Brands secured the rights for the popular cinnamon roll retailer across the state. “Since Cinnabon landed on Oz shores in 2019, West Australians have been hounding social media asking when it will be their turn, and we are so excited to finally make their wishes come true,” said Boxx Brands MD Brett Higgins.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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step inside the new dover street market in paris, entirely designed by rei kawakubo

Design Boom

dover street market announces the unveiling of its eighth location in paris, slated to open its doors on may 24th, 2024. The post step inside the new dover street market in paris, entirely designed by rei kawakubo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Role of User Experience in Bonus.org’s Success Story

Retail Focus

Many thriving online platforms owe their success to a good user experience (UX), and Bonus.org is no different. Although the competition is fierce, they’ve managed to stand out against the rest and provide their users with a satisfying experience on this page that keeps them coming back for more. Since the beginning, Bonus.org has recognized the crucial role that UX plays in shaping a user’s interactions and perceptions of a service.

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Carlsberg x ERDINGER Weissbräu bid farewell to Liverpool FC manager with celebratory beer

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! To mark the departure of legendary Liverpool FC manager Jürgen Klopp, Carlsberg has teamed up with ERDINGER Weissbräu to release a celebratory beer – one for every game he has been in charge. In total, 491 75cl beers will be sold through Graham Budd on May 16th with all proceeds going to the LFC foundation, […] If you want more information Re

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Enhancing Customer Experiences Through Improved Connections 

Theatro

Enhancing Customer Experiences Through Improved Connections Effective communication within retail environments is vital for sustaining productivity and ensuring your team is enhancing customer experience. Traditional communication methods, such as manual searches for information or using overloaded radio channels and paging systems, are not only time-consuming but also prone to exacerbation by labor shortages, reducing overall team productivity.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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How fierce competition in digital channels is reshaping marketing budgets

Inside Retail

Competition in digital marketing is fierce: 81 per cent of retail marketing executives expect it to increase even further this year, and 69 per cent plan to raise their spending accordingly. That is but one of the key conclusions in a new research publication – the 2024 Marketing Spend Report – that provides a timely overview of where companies see their marketing priorities during the first half of this year and entering the next – and which underlines the importance of digital marketing channe

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beijing’s first aesop store pays tribute to historical chinese courtyard residences

Design Boom

classical ming dynasty furniture and modern accents take over the interiors, while the outdoors recall ancient shaded, communal spaces for respite from the summer heat. The post beijing’s first aesop store pays tribute to historical chinese courtyard residences appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Power of Twitch Streamers in Driving Retail Brands

Retail Focus

Retail brands are having to work harder than ever to find opportunities to reach and engage with their target demographics. Ghalia Boustani, senior retail consultant at Univers Retail , said retail formats are changing and brands are having to evolve fast. Although social media platforms like X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook have long been staples in marketing campaigns, another medium that’s been gaining traction and proving its worth is Twitch.

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Sainsbury’s and Microsoft collaborate to power up customer and colleague experience with AI

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! J Sainsbury plc and Microsoft Corp. today announced a new five-year strategic partnership, using Microsoft’s artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities and Sainsbury’s rich datasets to help accelerate the retailer’s recently announced Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Enhancing Customer Experiences Through Improved Connections 

Theatro

Enhancing Customer Experiences Through Improved Connections Effective communication within retail environments is vital for sustaining productivity and ensuring your team is enhancing customer experience. Traditional communication methods, such as manual searches for information or using overloaded radio channels and paging systems, are not only time-consuming but also prone to exacerbation by labor shortages, reducing overall team productivity.

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Grill’d set to beef up franchise growth with internal recruiting program

Inside Retail

Grill’d is ramping up its franchise growth with its three-part internal recruitment program. In its 20th year it is also boosting its external franchise recruitment after a period of corporate store growth. The burger chain of 170 stores has 10 franchisees and a goal of franchising 30 per cent of the restaurants. Grill’d founder and CEO Simon Crowe (pictured above) told our sister publication Franchise Executives : “We have a genuine desire to build our own internal pathway, and we are excited t

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el departamento goes backstage with new nude project flagship store in lisbon

Design Boom

the streetwear brand's new flagship store features open spaces, velvet-draped walls, curved forms, glossy finishes, and a burst of nude project's corporate colors. The post el departamento goes backstage with new nude project flagship store in lisbon appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Red staircase anchors Diesel store in Miami Design District

Dezeen

Fashion brand Diesel has debuted a retail design concept at its store in the Miami Design District , featuring raw metal surfaces and a red lacquered spiral staircase. Designed under the creative direction of Glenn Martens, who joined the brand in 2020, the industrial-style store is intended to reflect "the brand's signature bold attitude". Diesel's new store in Miami Design District debuts an industrial-style retail concept "Envisioned as a fresh, powerful expression of Diesel 's design edge an

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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Post-production at scale poses biggest hurdle to maximising ‘Return on Video’

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cloudinary’s Aditya Ghule unpacks research that reveals why brands that streamline video’s thorny video post-production process stand to gain serious competitive advantage Digital-first brands love video. That’s in part because buyers love them too.

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Selecting the Right Countertop Materials for Small Restaurants

Mindful Design

When it comes to creating the perfect ambiance for a small restaurant, every detail counts. From the lighting to the furniture, each element plays a vital role in shaping the overall dining experience. Among these, the choice of countertop materials has a big impact. In a petite eatery where space is at a premium, the […] The post Selecting the Right Countertop Materials for Small Restaurants appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Aussie furniture chain Reddie switches to 100 per cent reclaimed materials

Inside Retail

Reddie Furniture has switched to 100 per cent reclaimed solid wood and recycled plastic materials in its latest collections. According to the company, the change is a significant turning point in Reddie Furniture’s sustainability journey. The brand’s latest line features recycled materials, including reclaimed solid teak wood and processed plastics made by the brand’s production team in Indonesia. “The decision to transition to 100 per cent reclaimed wood and use recycled pl

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elongated wooden roof shields JINS hikone eyewear store’s steel frame in japan

Design Boom

the store design echoes the concept of a pavilion in a park, fostering visual and spatial connection to the lush greenery of the lakeshore. The post elongated wooden roof shields JINS hikone eyewear store’s steel frame in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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EPAM Offices by Tengo Design

Retail Design Blog

Tengo Design created a multifunctional office space for EPAM in Krakow, incorporating zones for employees, clients, coworking, and meetings, with.

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True Fit democratises fashion genome and unlocks growth for rising fashion brands in Shopify

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! True Fit, the leading AI-driven platform that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced that, following its launch in Shopify at the end of 2023, it is now driving a 14% average GMV growth for fashion brands on the platform, giving rise to the next generation of scaling fashion retailers.

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Welcome Zaza Design as Category Sponsor for  the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024

Design Middleeast

We are pleased to announce that Zaza Design is the Category Sponsor for the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024, which will be held on May 22 at Habtoor Palace Dubai. Zaza Design is recognized as a leading Luxury Interior Design & Fit-Out Firm, dedicated to crafting functional, visually appealing, and captivating environments for businesses. Founded by Principal Architect Ranjit Prasad, the firm has amassed an impressive portfolio of over 200 distinctive projects, catering to a wide range of se

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What history can teach us about retailing in a downturn

Inside Retail

It’s tough out there for many retailers – you don’t need me to tell you that. There’s enough written about inflationary pressures, consumer uncertainty, and increasing competition that if you’re not feeling the pinch, you should feel privileged. Retail trade figures are still steady if not slightly growing at the overall level. Yet it’s hard to separate these figures from inflation, the growth of ultra discounters like Temu and Shein, and the fact that a lot of sales now are coming at heavy disc

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio