Tue.Apr 18, 2023

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Australian Easter spending rise lags inflation

Inside Retail

Australian consumers forked out $8.1 million over the Easter trading period, according to Westpac DataX research, reported in conjunction with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). Spending grew modestly at 4.5 per cent over last year – less than the 7.3 per cent year-on-year inflation rate. This year’s Easter sales were driven by food retailing contributing $3.6 billion – up 8.6 per cent.

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Costa Baristas trained by Royal butler ahead the King’s Coronation

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ahead of His Majesty’s coronation in just a few weeks, Costa Coffee has been busy prepping its Baristas in a store just around the corner from Royal residences, to learn the proper etiquette required for service fit for a King.

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Tasmanian bootmaker, winery team up to create limited-edition boots

Inside Retail

Boot maker Blundstone and Tasmanian winery Devil’s Corner have teamed up to create an exclusively designed limited-edition boot. The Winemaker boot, which is based on Blundstone’s Originals range, features an exclusive brown leather colourway and is part of the Devil’s Corner x Blundstone competition aimed at “driving the discovery of Tasmanian wines”.

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Crisp Video Offices by ASD | SKY

Retail Design Blog

ASD | SKY transformed an old space into a new innovative work hub for Crisp Video in Atlanta, Georgia. ASD|SKY.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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“Building a brand from the ground up”: Inside LSKD’s San Diego expansion

Inside Retail

Sportswear retailer LSKD has been expanding rapidly throughout Australia in recent years, and has now set its sights on a bigger market: the US. Here, we speak to founder and CEO Jason Daniel about the brand’s international strategy, e-commerce’s growing interest in physical retail, and doing more with less. Inside Retail : Earlier this month, LSKD opened its first store in the US, in San Diego.

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KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by DOMYO by Rei Mitsui Architects

Retail Design Blog

Design of the exhibition space for ‘Yushoku Kumihimo Domyo’ exhibition at the Japan House London, São Paulo, and Los Angeles.

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R Kumar store by I’m D’sign

Retail Design Blog

Since inception in 1950, the family-run R Kumar opticians chain has gone leaps and bounds and now operates six branches.

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Australian per capita online spending set new record last year

Inside Retail

Australia’s retail e-commerce generated US$45.7 billion (A$68.01 billion) last year with the average Australian spending US$1766 (A$2628), according to data from Euromonitor. The market research company’s e-commerce solution analysis covers more than 400 retailers across 12 countries and claims to account for at least 80 per cent of total online sales.

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Suzhou Swan Harbor Park by Lacime Architects

Retail Design Blog

Widely known for “transcending the Confucian ethical codes and following nature”, Jiangnan (southern China) has fostered unlimited imagination and creativity.

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How Wendy’s franchisees combat understaffing using conversational AI

Inside Retail

Speed is everything in high-volume recruiting – particularly in the retail and fast-food industry, where stores are almost always hiring and competition is fierce. The first employer to respond with an interview and offer almost always snags the best people. This has always been true, but it’s been especially acute in today’s tight labour market. Thankfully, many Wendy’s franchisees had a secret weapon: An AI assistant named Lou , powered by Paradox.

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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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Superdrug announces plans to invest in 25 new stores this year

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, today announced plans to invest in 25 new stores this year, expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint. The venture is expected to create over 570 jobs nationwide, creating a seamless customer experience and providing vital support for high streets and local communities.

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Sustainability, it’s a Passion!

Bish

Over the past 5 years, we have been making significant improvements regarding sustainability. Watch Bish’s very own, Elizabeth Dasso, speak on our promise for 2023 and beyond. We’re excited to see what the future holds. The post Sustainability, it’s a Passion! appeared first on Bish Creative.

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US NAIC Spring 2023 National Meeting Highlights: ESG – Climate and Resiliency & Race and Insurance

Eye on ESG

At the Spring 2023 National Meeting of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”), a number of sessions were held focused on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) initiatives, led by the Special (EX) Committee on Race and Insurance (the “R&I Committee”) and the Climate and Resiliency (EX) Task Force (“C&R Task Force”), both of which report to the NAIC Executive (EX) Committee.

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Forthglade Natural Pet Food signs TV’s Dr James Greenwood as vet ambassador

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Forthglade Natural Pet Food has appointed popular TV vet Dr James Greenwood as a brand ambassador. Greenwood has become a popular and respected voice on animal health with over ten years as a practicing vet and regular TV appearances on shows such as Morning Live, Blue Peter and The Pets Factor.

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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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2023 Color Trends

Retail Works Inc

Did you know that color is an impactful way of making a visual statement as well as influencing moods and behavior? For instance, red is a bold hue that invigorates and grabs attention while greens and blues are a call to nature and help people relax. You’ll find both ends of the color spectrum with the 2023 Colors of the Year. Here are a few to consider when bringing color into your environment.

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Castles Technology kicks off 30th anniversary celebrations at Retail Technology Show

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Castles Technology, the world’s 4th payment acceptance solution provider will be kicking off its 30th anniversary celebrations at this year’s Retail Technology Show in London, 26th and 27th April. During this event and on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Castles Technology announces a new range of android terminals adapted to each use case (in [R

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TALYA-Gentle Soap by Natasha Smirnova

Retail Design Blog

TALYA-Gentle Soap by Natasha Smirnova

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Czech Mates: Budvar announces its first ever collaboration lager brewed in the UK

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Budweiser Budvar, the national brewery of the Czech Republic, has announced today its first ever collaboration lager to be brewed outside its home country. The lager is called Czech Mates and is brewed with Thornbridge, the original UK craft brewery, home to award-winning craft beers and ales.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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St Anns Shopping Centre secures Foot Locker relocation and upsize

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Foot Locker, the leading global sneaker and apparel retailer, has signed at St Anns Shopping Centre for its new Harrow flagship, relocating and upsizing from its current location at 34 St Anns Road.

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TAG Heuer continues role as Official Timekeeper of the TCS London Marathon

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This year will see TAG Heuer continue its role as Official Timekeeper of the TCS London Marathon, a race which embraces the spirit of the Swiss luxury watchmaker. Following phenomenal victories in the elite races in the 2022 edition of the event in October, this year’s TCS London Marathon, on Sunday 23rd April, is greatly anticipated for potential new re

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Flamin-Heck, CRAVE’s Flamin’ Hot Wots’inits take a Spicy Detour to Morrisons

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! CRAVE, the tasty free-from snacking brand, is turning up the temperature with the launch of its sizzling new flavour, Flamin’ Hot Wots’inits, available at Morrisons from 19th April 2023. After winning Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing, CRAVE’s Flamin’ Hot Wots’inits were developed and featured as part of the gran

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Brewgooder and Passenger launch new beer to cool down and regreen the planet

Retail Times

Brewgooder has launched its latest beer, ‘Made to Roam’ in collaboration with fast growing sustainable clothing brand, Passenger. Proceeds from each pack sold go towards supporting Amsterdam-based, grassroots organisation Justdiggit with regreening projects across Africa. The beer is a 4.

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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

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Doves Farm secures first major retail listing for Organic Breakfast Cereals

Retail Times

Leading organic flour and food brand Doves Farm has secured its first major online retail listing for its organic and plant-based breakfast cereals, with Ocado. Available now, the new listing taps into the growing interest from consumers in healthier and eco conscious breakfast options.

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European Rice launches awareness campaign in the UK

Retail Times

European Rice is launching a campaign to promote the quality, safety, versatility and sustainability of European Rice in the United Kingdom. Launched in March, and working with Nudge PR and social ambassador Bettina Campolucci Bordi from @bettinas_kitchen, the campaign will highlight the many benefits of European rice and showcase its credentials to both consumers and the trade.

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Cypressa launches new Halkidiki Olives into Costco

Retail Times

Targeting the cash & carry sector, Cypressa has launched a new bumper 990g jar of Garlic & Jalapeno Double Stuffed Halkidiki Olives into Costco, just in time for the summer season.

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The Boatyard Distillery launches sustainable initiatives to mark Earth Day

Retail Times

Ireland’s first B Corp Certified distillery, The Boatyard Distillery, is celebrating Earth Day – held each year on 22nd April – with a series of initiatives starting 17 April. These focus on highlighting the distillery’s commitment to improving the environment, reducing waste, and reusing materials wherever possible.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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Urban Eat. unveils Limited Edition Coronation range

Retail Times

Leading UK sandwich brand, Urban Eat, has announced it will bestow the royal treatment upon Food-To-Go chillers up and down the country this spring by marking the crowning of King Charles III with a limited-edition range.

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Hardys champions brand value with return of Certainty campaign

Retail Times

The UK’s number one wine brand, Hardys, is returning to TV screens with its successful ‘Certainty’ campaign. On air now and set to reach 20m adults in the UK, the campaign will run until 7th May, across national TV, video on demand and YouTube, with prime-time TV slots during ITV’s Coronation Street and The Chase.

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Scottish Deposit Return Scheme delayed until March 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today (18th April) Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf MSP announced that there will be a delay to the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), as part of a speech on his priorities for government over the next three years.

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XPO collaborates with Christy to create an end-to-end omnichannel supply chain solution

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! XPO, a leading provider of innovative transport and logistics solutions in Europe, has launched a first-time partnership with Christy England, a retail brand synonymous with luxury bed and bath linens since 1850.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.