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“Running is on trend right now”: New Balance expands hybrid retail model

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Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. The New Balance UCC (uncommonly common concept) store is redefining the traditional retail experience by placing people, not products, at the forefront of the retail experience.

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Navigating the fine line between AI, personalisation and engagement

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The risks of personalisation But it’s very easy for this personalisation to cross the line into intrusiveness. The challenge is striking a balance: an overly robotic chatbot might reduce the level of engagement that companies are seeking. To combat this, chatbots could be programmed to be more factual and less human-like.

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From New Balance to Louis Vuitton: Why brands are tapping into tennis

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Old sport, New Balance approach. New Balance recently signed a three-year deal as the official performance apparel and footwear provider of the Australian Open and United Cup. This means the brand will have a retail presence at the Grand Slam Oval and a custom AO co-branded line of apparel.

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Why New Balance is putting people at the heart of its new store concept

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New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. Brand values Hefer said that the New Balance brand has always been known for quality, fit and craftsmanship.

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Thankyou co-founder Daniel Flynn on balancing ‘work-life tension’

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There’s the growth bucket, and here I’m involved in developing overall strategy as well as ideating new products and exploring new growth opportunities; this also includes pitching ideas, helping promote the brand through interviews, podcasts or speaking engagements and mapping new communication strategies to help grow brand awareness.

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Using AI workforce tools can boost margins, inspire staff, satisfy shoppers

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Better still, such an approach can boost the bottom line: Zebra’s research shows that retailers using intelligent labour forecasting to optimise staffing to customer traffic can boost their sales margin by up to 2 per cent. AI also helps share labour resources across locations, departments and roles within the organisation. “By

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Five leadership lessons from L’Occitane Group’s head of travel retail in Apac

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IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work? Balancing confidence and humility: It is important to show confidence as a leader, yet humility allows you to acknowledge your own limitations and learn from others. Key is to strive for a balance between the two.

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