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“They’ve come to expect it”: Why Cue is tapping into one-hour delivery

Inside Retail

Fashion retailer Cue is among the first brands to offer a new same-hour delivery service through a partnership between logistics platform Shippit and tech business Uber. Utilising the two business’ supply chain and logistics systems, fashion retailers around the country will soon be able to fulfil orders at a speed the industry hasn’t yet tapped into in Australia, bringing it up to par with customer expectations, according to Cue’s chief information officer Shane Lenton.

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The King’s Road welcomes a returning favourite and new retail pop up

Retail Focus

Sloane Stanley has announced two new entrances to the King’s Road – ‘ King’s Road: The Art and Mystery’ exhibition and Nearly New Cashmere Co , the upcycled cashmere brand. Spanning a total of 2,622 sq ft, these two new pop-ups bring new elements of innovation and creativity to one of London’s most loved high streets. The ‘King’s Road: The Art and Mystery’ exhibition has returned to Chelsea for a second year following remarkable success in 2021 and showcases a variety of materials, photogr

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Kering acquires US eyewear brand Maui Jim

Inside Retail

Luxury eyewear brand Maui Jim has been acquired by Kering Eyewear. This acquisition is deemed as a ‘major milestone’ in the company’s broader expansion strategy, which seeks to reinforce the label as a major high-end brand. . “Our companies share similar values, along with a strong commitment to our people and our customers, leading to a remarkable strategic fit,” said Walter Hester, CEO of Maui Jim.

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A-COLD-WALL* Lotte Department Store, Jamsil, Seoul set to launch

Retail Focus

A-COLD-WALL* has announced the launch of a second Seoul concept store-in-store this month. Following the opening of a bold and distinctly industrial space inside the world-renowned Hyundai COEX, the brand unveils yet another site in the Korean capital, this time located in the famed Lotte Department Store, Jamsil. A-COLD-WALL* embark on the next chapter of its developing relationship with fashion consultancy and importer Modern Works via a companion store-in-store, part of a series of dynamic br

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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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Lululemon unveils its first footwear range

Inside Retail

Athletic apparel retailer Lululemon Athletica has announced its first-ever footwear collection. The brand has introduced four new women’s styles: Chargefeel, Strongfeel and Restfeel, along with its first running shoe, Blissfeel. All will be available from March 22 in selected stores across North America, Mainland China and the UK. Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald said footwear was the natural ‘next step’ for the company to expand and apply its history of innovation as a brand.

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Latest SDEA member survey finds a resilient market despite turbulent backdrop

Retail Focus

In spite of the currently unstable supply chain climate within the UK and the continuing battle with covid and inflationary pressures, SDEA is pleased to report a vote of confidence from within the display industry. The latest SDEA survey reveals 66% of members experienced an increase in sales for the final six months of 2021 compared with the same period of 2020 – the average increase in sales being an encouraging 29%.

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Primark signs for Rushmere flagship

Retail Focus

Central Craigavon Limited, owners of the Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, have announced that terms have been agreed with Primark for a new anchor store. Occupying a sales area of 30,800 sq ft, work will commence on the new Primark store this summer and will open to customers later this year. Martin Walsh, Rushmere Centre Manager, commented; “Primark is a fantastic addition to Rushmere.

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Victorian sick leave plan for casual workers dubbed ‘illogical’

Inside Retail

In a pilot scheme, the Victorian government has announced it will trial a sick leave for casual workers estimated to cost $245.6 million over a two year period. The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee program will be initially funded by taxpayers which will then be picked up by a levy applied to the businesses. Casual workers in industries such as hospitality, food trade and food preparation enterprises, supermarkets, retail and sales, aged and disability care, cleaners and security guards are eligible

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The Standard chair sports a classic style and shapely silhouette

Design Wanted

Studio Jungmo Yang collaborated with luxury furniture company BENTEK to create the well formed, curved lines that characterise the Standard Chair. Unveiled during the ??Seoul Living […]. The post The Standard chair sports a classic style and shapely silhouette appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Flora & Fauna founder Julie Mathers talks authentic marketing

Inside Retail

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. Our 2022 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. You can download it here.

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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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How Retailers Can Showcase Environmental Awareness to Consumers 

RetailMinded

According to WSJ , “64% of consumers list recycling and reusing among their top three concerns” which spells it out pretty clearly: brands are expected to address their impact on the climate, regardless of industry. . Whether you’ve just started your journey to sustainability, have been making changes for a few years, or want to get started: This article will showcase a few of the ways that brands can show consumers that they’re working to reduce their carbon footprint and be a part of the solut

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Armour emerges as Paris Fashion Week goes on in war time

Inside Retail

The Autumn/Winter 2022 season has finally come to a close in Paris. After a few pandemic-stricken seasons, most designers returned in full force to the physical fashion week calendar. Celebrities from all over the world descended on the fashion capital, where micro skirts, boxing tape, and body armour emerged as key trends on the runway. Despite the typical grandiose of fashion week, the Russian-Ukrainian conflict was top of mind as Europe welcomed refugees fleeing the crisis.

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DutchScot creates a “timeless” new identity for Conran and Partners

Design Week

To coincide with the relocation of its London office from Shad Thames to Farringdon, Conran and Partners has undergone a rebrand, carried out by design studio DutchScot. The architecture and interior design practice, founded by the legendary Sir Terence Conran, recruited London-based DutchScot to rework its identity, which they felt had become outdated. “Early discussions were focussed on.

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China’s JD Logistics agrees to buy courier company Deppon

Inside Retail

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com on Sunday said that its subsidiary JD Logistics has agreed to buy domestic courier Deppon Logistics. The target company is a Mainland Chinese trucking and warehousing operation which according to records from last year has 140 warehouses, 143 sorting centres and a payroll of 63,700. Under the deal, JD Logistics will acquire 99.99 per cent equity stake in Deppon Holdco for a total consideration of about 9 billion yuan (US$1.42 billion).

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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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DutchScot creates a “timeless” new identity for Conran and Partners

Design Week

To coincide with the relocation of its London office from Shad Thames to Farringdon, Conran and Partners has undergone a rebrand, carried out by design studio DutchScot. The architecture and interior design practice, founded by the legendary Sir Terence Conran, recruited London-based DutchScot to rework its identity, which they felt had become outdated. “Early discussions were focussed on.

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Impossible Foods launches in Australasian supermarkets

Inside Retail

Californian plant-based brand Impossible Foods has launched its first two products in the retail channel in Australia and New Zealand. The brand launched Down Under last November, but initially supplied only foodservice channels. The two alt-beef products launched in about 800 Woolworths stores this week are burger patties and mince. Both contain heme, an ingredient that naturally occurs in animal meat, but which Impossible creates synthetically.

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Dock 72 Building by Fogarty Finger

Retail Design Blog

Designed for the technology and start-up community, the 16-story Dock 72 building caters to the rapidly emerging technology and creative.

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3 steps for choosing the right LMS for your sales team

Inside Retail

You’ve invested time and money into training your front-line staff, but are you getting measurable value from your staff training programs? No? Well, let’s get that sorted. To get the most out of your training investment, it’s essential to know how your team is engaging with your training material because, as we all know, the better trained your team is, the more successful your business will be.

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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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The Standard chair sports a classic style and shapely silhouette

Design Wanted

Studio Jungmo Yang collaborated with luxury furniture company BENTEK to create the well formed, curved lines that characterise the Standard Chair. Unveiled during the ??Seoul Living […]. The post The Standard chair sports a classic style and shapely silhouette appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Is crowdfunding right for every product idea?

Retail Bound

For the majority of startups and new businesses, raising capital or funding to get started can be a challenge. Banks are unwilling to invest in unproven business models and venture capital is often limited to more established entrepreneurs with proven track records. For small businesses, crowdfunding is often a viable option. Crowdfunding can not only help your business raise the funds it needs to launch, but it can also transform your business idea from prototype to product.

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This baby health monitor is disguised as a little shoe

Design Wanted

Little I tracks the most important indicators of a baby’s well-being whilst promoting a simple and familiar user experience The concept device by Industrial designer Chris […]. The post This baby health monitor is disguised as a little shoe appeared first on DesignWanted.

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BBT pop-up store by Weft

Retail Design Blog

Tasked to design a temporary structure to present an official merch collaboration between fast-food joint BBT and Looney Tunes, architecture.

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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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This baby health monitor is disguised as a little shoe

Design Wanted

Little I tracks the most important indicators of a baby’s well-being whilst promoting a simple and familiar user experience The concept device by Industrial designer Chris […]. The post This baby health monitor is disguised as a little shoe appeared first on DesignWanted.

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ZHA’s ‘Future Cities’ Exhibition Examines the Firm’s Innovations in Urban Design

Retail Design Blog

‘Future Cites’ exhibition was recently inaugurated at the Future Design Arts Centre in Chengdu, examining how the work of Zaha.

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Protected: Commercial landlord pack design

Parker Design

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Dior store

Retail Design Blog

It’s safe to say that Tokyo‘s bustling Ginza shopping district ranks among the planet’s most coveted shopping grounds, and as.

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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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NEXT signs 10-year lease for new store at Trafford Centre

Retail Focus

UK fashion and home retailer NEXT has signed a new 10-year lease with Trafford Centre to create a large, new store, expected to open in November 2022. The new store will significantly upsize the brand’s presence in the centre, bringing its fashion, beauty and home offering together in a single 65,000 sq ft store. Rhys Evans, Director of Asset Management at Pradera Lateral, said: “This is a significant signing for us and an exciting step for everyone involved.

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Man Bu Mao Nut milk vegetable protein beverage by xiangaopeng

Retail Design Blog

All kinds of nuts, natural and delicious. 11+ Nut Plant Protein Drink belongs to the Mambumo brand, and its products.

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New Wave by Da Vittorio Restaurant by Linehouse

Retail Design Blog

New Wave by Da Vittorio restaurant in the UCCA Edge museum in Shanghai is a coming together of disparate elements;

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