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Adelaide Tools rebrands ahead of expansion out of South Australia

Inside Retail

Adelaide Tools is being rebranded to Tool Kit Depot as the business gathers steam for an expansion out of South Australia next month. The business was picked up by Bunnings in August of 2020, and will be launching four stores in Western Australia before Christmas. According to Bunnings’ managing director Mike Schneider, the business has been trialling new concepts in recent stores in preparation of the move, all of which saw positive responses from customers.

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Tihara Smith brings a taste of the Caribbean to Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has announced the opening of a debut pop-up store in Seven Dials for Tihara Smith, the lifestyle brand named winner of its retail incubator initiative Start Up with Seven Dials. . The 579 sq ft Tihara Smith store at 37 Neal Street has been curated as a tropical oasis in the heart of the West End, stocking the brand’s range of vibrant stationery, accessories, handmade raffia designs, gifts and prints.

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A tasty combo: When food and beauty collide

Inside Retail

The Asian beauty industry has always been ahead of the curve. From introducing the 10-step skincare routine to animal-themed sheet masks, micro beauty trends that started in South Korea, China and Thailand are now influencing beauty trends all over the world. While Asian beauty is mostly known for its science-chalked methodology to skincare, it’s often cute, sometimes gimmicky products are a marketer’s dream.

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Astley Clarke selects Seven Dials for its UK flagship store

Retail Focus

Luxury British jewellery brand, Astley Clarke, has selected Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street for their debut UK flagship store, Shaftesbury has announced today. Set to retail their full collection of jewellery together with engraving and locket personalisation, Astley Clarke Seven Dials will open in Autumn 2021. Spanning just over 900 sq ft at 31 Monmouth Street, Astley Clarke’s first bricks and mortar home will stock the fine and demi-fine elevated jewellery that has become synonymous with the bran

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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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How Shein’s social media tactics have won over ‘eco-conscious’ Gen Z

Inside Retail

Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein may frequently grab headlines for the wrong reasons but there’s no denying the increasing popularity of the controversial brand. As of October 2020, Shein was the world’s largest online-only fashion company, according to Euromonitor International. Now, the US$15 billion retailer has taken the title of the leading shopping app globally, with an estimated 17.52 million downloads in July 2021 across Android and iOS, according to data presented by OnlineCasinoMaxi

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Morici reveals production processes behind its Tellux collection of luxury boxes

Design Wanted

Some four decades of experience culminate in Morici’s Tellux collection, defined by its intricate combination of materials mastered by the company’s highly skilled artisans. Founded in Le Marche amongst a breathtaking backdrop decorated with idyllic hilltop towns in 1979, the beautiful Italian landscape has long been an inspiration for luxury accessories and furniture brand Morici.

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Tencent’s WeChat ecosystem helps digitalise retailers as Mini Program transactions double

Retail Times

As businesses race to adapt to the post-pandemic world, retailers in China are pushing ahead with innovative new business models to grow revenue online as seen in the increasing adoption of WeChat ecosystem products such as Mini Programs and WeCom.

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Toys ‘R’ Us’ “transformational” year ends without earnings growth

Inside Retail

Toys ‘R’ Us has delivered annual revenue of $48.2 million in it’s quasi-first year as a public company, though delivered a nil EBITDA based on operational expenses and the sale of discontinued businesses. Formerly known as Funtastic, the business rebranded as Toys ‘R’ Us under the ticker TOY in April of 2021, after the former acquired Hobby Warehouse Group last November.

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Premium wines and spirits “could earn each store an extra £2,800 this Christmas”

Talking Retail

Convenience stores could make an extra £2,792 on wines and spirts this Christmas by tapping into the trends toward premiumisation and shopping locally that have been accelerated by the pandemic. Supplier Pernod Ricard UK says retailers can earn the extra income by stocking a broad range of premium wines and spirits during the 12 weeks. This story continues at Premium wines and spirits “could earn each store an extra £2,800 this Christmas” Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Who Gives a Crap raises $41.5 million in first funding round

Inside Retail

Eco-friendly toilet paper startup Who Gives a Crap has secured $41.5 million in its first ever round of funding, as chief executive Simon Griffiths strives to build a business making — and giving away — billions of dollars. It’s a significant first raise for a startup that’s been bootstrapped for nine years, but it also proves increasing interest in impact startups, even from traditional investors, and paves the way for more to come.

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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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Nearly one in five shoppers has been refused cash sale

Talking Retail

Consumer group Which? has found in two separate surveys of a total of 3,000 people that nearly one in five have sometimes been told they could not pay in cash, even after lockdown has ended. In one of the surveys, it was found that a third of the incidents of cash being refused were when. This story continues at Nearly one in five shoppers has been refused cash sale.

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Dusk launches online-only luxury brand

Inside Retail

Candle company Dusk Australasia has launched a new online-only premium home decor brand: Mihi Home. The brand will focus on providing exclusive home decor products, such as diffusers, essential oils, candles and incense, with premium quality and aesthetic. “When creating these products we saw a gap in the market,” said founder Julia Utz. “Australians love scents and the powerful emotions conjured by them.

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Design tips for Takeaway Packaging – How Restaurants Can Boost Their Brand

Mindful Design

Takeaway packaging is more important than many companies give it credit for. Your packaging isn’t just a way to get your products to your customers. The packaging that you use keeps your products safe, warm in the case of hot food, well presented, and hygienic. It also stops leaks, protecting other products and customers. It […]. The post Design tips for Takeaway Packaging – How Restaurants Can Boost Their Brand appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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China crackdown wipes hundreds of billions off top companies’ values

Inside Retail

China’s regulatory crackdown has ensnared sectors from technology to education to property, wiping hundreds of billions off the market capitalisations of some of its largest companies and putting investors on alert over who may be next. Here are some of the largest names that have been affected so far: Alibaba Group. The woes of China’s biggest e-commerce company began late last year when China abruptly suspended the record US$37 billion stock market debut of its financial affiliate

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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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YourStudio creates game-changing retail and restaurant space for Sourced Market

Retail Design Blog

YourStudio worked closely with Sourced Market to create a game-changing food marketplace that flips service station retail and dining conventions.

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Purebaby navigates shifting consumer behaviours

Inside Retail

The retail sector has undergone an upheaval during the pandemic, with a dramatic shift in shopping behaviours online and in-store. That’s been exacerbated by the latest lockdowns with retailers having to endure even further operational and economic uncertainty. According to the CommBank Consumer Insights Report May 2021, the experiences during the pandemic last year greatly impacted how consumers think, act and shop.

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SOSO coffee

Retail Design Blog

This project began at the request of the Vietnamese owner, who loves Japan very much.

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Endeavour to hire 4000 summer staff for Dan Murphy’s, BWS

Inside Retail

Endeavour Group’s liquor chains Dan Murphy’s and BWS will recruit more than 4000 team members for the coming summer season. More than 2000 customer assistant roles are being offered at Dan Murphy’s, almost double the number of the staff recruited last summer. The majority of roles are casual with a minimum of 20 hours per week on offer. “We encourage people from all walks of life to apply – from university students to retirees,” said Alison Merner, chief people officer at Endeavour Group.

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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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Kate Spade, London

Retail Store Windows

We're trying quite hard not to be mean about the windows here as it may be the case that there is only one person looking after these and trying very hard to get them looking as good as they can. With so many brands which have lost their leaders they can tend to plummet very quickly but still hang on for a very long time by their fingernails (Ahem.Laura Ashley).

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Dusk launches online-only luxury brand

Inside Retail

Candle company Dusk Australasia has launched a new online-only premium home decor brand: Mihi Home. The brand will focus on providing exclusive home decor products, such as diffusers, essential oils, candles and incense, with premium quality and aesthetic. “When creating these products we saw a gap in the market,” said founder Julie Utz. “Australians love scents and the powerful emotions conjured by them.

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Spar opens on new Elgin forecourt site

Talking Retail

A Spar has opened on a new Shell forecourt site set up by the EG group in Elgin, Moray, in north-east Scotland. The 3,000sq ft Spar has an ATM, PayPoint and lottery and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is also a drive-through Starbucks. The store is supplied by. This story continues at Spar opens on new Elgin forecourt site. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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ABC Carpet & Home Files Chapter 11

VMS

ABC Carpet & Home (New York) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, according to Forbes. The homewares store has long served as a shopping staple in New York for locals and visitors. Management for the store cites Covid-19 as the main reason for this move. Issues such as store closures during lockdown, shipping and supply delays, and difficulties in finding more investors were all listed as part of the reasons.

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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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Nisa breaks the 1,000-store barrier

Talking Retail

Nisa has opened its 1,000th symbol store, a branch in the north London borough of Camden. The Haverstock Hill outlet is the 14th Nisa operated by the Hussain family’s LA Food group, which runs Nisa stores all over London. Tabrez Hussain said: “We’re thrilled to be adding a 14th store to our remit, and to. This story continues at Nisa breaks the 1,000-store barrier.

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President Biden Announces Vaccine Mandate for Certain Businesses

VMS

Last Thursday, President Biden announced that certain businesses will soon be required to either mandate vaccinations or weekly Covid-19 tests for their employees. This latest mandate comes as Covid-19 cases in the U.S. continue to rise due to the Delta variant, reports Footwear News. “The industry will continue to encourage Americans to voluntarily protect their own well-being and that of their families by getting vaccinated,” says Edwin Egee the VP of Government Relations and Workforce Develop

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Gear4music to open two new European DCs to ease Brexit pressure

E Delevry

Gear4music will open two new distribution centres in Ireland and Spain this month. It comes as the company reports European sales behind last year, primarily as a result of post-Brexit cross border shipping challenges creating a less competitive delivery proposition in some of its European markets. Gear4music said the two new distribution centres will be operational by H2 FY22 as planned and should eliminate most of the remaining post-Brexit challenges.

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Peloton Launching Private Label Brand

VMS

Peloton (New York) will be launching its own private label clothing brand, Peloton Apparel, according to a press release. Peloton has offered clothing as part of its merchandise before, but in collaboration with other designers and brands; this new clothing line will be designed entirely by Peloton. It will feature items for women and men as well as gender neutral styles of clothing, running in price from $15 to $118. “Our goal with this brand is to enhance our members’ lifestyles, n

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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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Whistl recruiting 140 people for its Devon operations

E Delevry

Whistl is embarking on a recruitment campaign for its Devon-based operations with a target of recruiting more than 140 people to a variety of seasonal roles within its fulfilment and contact centre facilities in Wrangaton, Plymouth and Paignton. Known locally as Clientbase, the 300 strong team manage inbound contact centre operations, warehousing, fulfilment and business support functions across a portfolio of more than 50 clients.

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HFA Architects and Engineers, Bona Design Lab Form Partnership

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) BOSTON/NEW YORK — In a move to better serve its clients in the convenience retail channel, HFA Architects and Engineers and Bona Design Lab have formed a strategic alliance. The alliance combines HFA’s fully-integrated architecture, engineering and construction project delivery process with Bona’s global experience in retail branding and new format design—thereby offering end-to-end solutions for clients’ freestanding c-store projects as well as larger sites incorporating stores,

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InPost signs Oh Polly for QR code returns service

E Delevry

Fashion brand Oh Polly has become the latest brand to sign up to InPost’s Instant Returns QR code returns service. Retailers including Missguided, New Look and schuh signed up earlier this year. The service allows consumers to return online shopping items by using a QR code on their phone, without the need for any printed labels. ‘Instant Returns’ was launched by InPost earlier this year to make the returns process quicker and easier for consumers.

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Restoration Hardware CEO Plots New Stores, Predicts More Success

VMS

Following a robust sales report, Restoration Hardware CEO Gary Friedman outlined his near-term vision for the company and suggested it’s not done building on recent success. The comments came during RH’s second-quarter earnings call, during which the luxury home furnishings giant reported revenues that jumped 39 percent over the same period last year.

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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.