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The key to better boards? More women with hands-on retail experience

Inside Retail

In an industry with a very high percentage of female employees and, positively, strong representation in management ranks, there is still room at the top for many more women in leadership roles as CEO and company directors in major retailers.

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Rebel MD Gary Williams on taking experiential retail to the next level

Inside Retail

Australian sportswear chain Rebel unveiled the next generation of its experiential store concept , RCX, in Melbourne last week. With a modern couch and thoughtful styling, the space feels more like an upscale boutique than a national retail chain. “I Dubbed RCX 2.0, It’s not an easy nut to crack.

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Grill’d CEO Simon Crowe on how drive-thru will inform its future growth

Inside Retail

Meanwhile, in Australia, retail chains including 7/11, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse , and BWS have recently explored the drive-thru concept. Rather, the chain could potentially benefit from people seeking better value propositions compared to premium casual, and fine dining options, as they look to save. per cent to 2030.

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Why a standalone Woolworths drive-through is a “no brainer”

Inside Retail

The concept is an extension of the business’ successful direct-to-boot contactless service, though the site will not house a mainline Woolworths supermarket, instead serving as a dark store which will also fulfil orders to the local area through delivery apps, such as Uber Eats. Convenience is a universal language.

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How SafeSize uses AI to help retailers, consumers find the perfect fitting shoe

Inside Retail

Retailers including major brands such as Decathlon, Sports Direct, Adidas, Marks & Spencer, Intersport, Hoka and Puma have deployed the SafeSize solution online and in more than 2500 physical footwear stores across 50 markets worldwide. Consumers struggle to find the right shoes for their needs, both in physical stores and online.

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What to do when your store network needs a facelift

Inside Retail

Customers have long been pushing back against traditional store designs, with leading physical retail chains turning to provide a more experiential offer to bring customers into their doors. . And while having the experiential concept is one thing, hiring the right business to build and fit the store is another matter. .

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The Lexicon welcomes host of new occupiers amid action-packed summer events programme

Retail Focus

The Lexicon has also welcomed growing Danish retail chain Søstrene Grene and well-known home store Robert Dyas. Leading the new arrivals is popular Thai eatery Giggling Squid who opened a new 4,750 sq ft outlet earlier this summer, adding to The Lexicon’s renowned F&B offering.

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