Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The Australian Fashion Council will lead the nation’s first National Product Stewardship Scheme for clothing textiles, aimed at improving the design, recovery, reuse and recycling of textiles. Launching in November 2021 and ending in March 2023, the scheme will provide a roadmap to hit ‘clothing circularity’ in Australia by 2030, in line with the National Waste Policy Action Plan targets, and is powered by a $1 million grant from the Federal Government.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

From a music-making lollipop for the hearing impaired to a skin patch that helps the grieving process, the school continuously displays new products, services and environments that foster a better future. Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering is a faculty of University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia. It promotes education, knowledge and research in the fields of design, communication and engineering.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

There’s no metaverse yet, but when it comes, you can expect Nike to be there waiting. The most valuable apparel brand in the world has its sights set on being prepared for shoppers in online virtual environments. On 27 October, Nike filed new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office under its Nike logo, the Just Do It tagline, the Swoosh, and the Air Jordan and Jumpman logos.

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Retail Store Windows

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We've seen some great schemes throughout 2021 here at this Zara store along Oxford and Bond street. Naturally, as we are now in the party season, what else would you promote? Well, those chic little Black dresses of course. Great styling, affordable luxury and wonderful to see no Christmas trees as their go-to (although there is still time of course).

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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Founded six years ago by three Aussie blokes on a mission to offer a better way to execute last-mile logistics, Sherpa is now Australia’s Number One same-day delivery partner, having completed more deliveries than any of its competitors. The heavyweight technology business’ first customer was a fashion retailer looking to move goods from one store to another.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT) is pervasive; it changes how we purchase products, how we consume media, and even how we store data. As colleges consider their own digital conversions, here are seven ways to implement smart campus features and transform your university into a smart campus. Let’s start, however, with an overview of smart campuses and the reasons why it’s time to embrace technology.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

With last Christmas not being quite as expected, this year’s ad celebrates the enjoyment of friends and family coming together and encourages everyone to savour every precious, delicious moment.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Two Australian recycling companies – IQ Renew and RedCycle – have partnered to boost recovery and recycling of soft plastics such as bread bags and ice-cream wrappers. In a move described by Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) CEO Tanya Barden as “an exciting development that adds vital scale to Australia’s soft plastics recycling capabilities,” the two companies will link RedCycle’s network of partners and drop-off points for used plastics with IQ Renew’s material processing technology t

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VMS

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Associated British Foods, the U.K.-based parent company of Primark (London), has outlined its five-year growth plan for the clothing retailer, which includes expanding its footprint in the U.S. from 13 to 60 stores. New leases have been signed for five additional locations in New York and another in Washington, AB Foods said. The company added that its strategy for winning new customers hinges on “innovation in core product categories” and “investment in digital platform to drive increased footf

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The High Court of Australia has today refused to hear Volkswagen’s appeal against the record A$125 million fine imposed on it for deliberately deceiving regulators and customers about the environmental performance of its cars. The $125 million fine is the largest penalty ever imposed on a company in Australia for misleading consumers. It relates to the so-called “dieselgate” scandal, by which the German car company used secret software to beat emissions standards and tests in multiple countries.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Shelving system ‘Understand’ and high desk ‘Hangout’ allow for thinking outside the box and free-flowing creativity. Characterised by their playfulness, the collections cover all the bases with a range of designs and accessories for the office. ‘Understand’ and ‘Hangout’, designed by Addi Designstudio and produced by Mizetto, are just a few pieces of the wide array that demonstrate Mizetto’s mission to transform environments into versatile sp

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Custom clothing company Institchu is looking to list on the Australian Securities Exchange in the next 12 to 18 months to support its vision of enabling people around the world to buy more of their clothes made-to-order rather than off-the-rack. The online retailer has just closed a pre-IPO round, in which it welcomed several new investors, including e-commerce expert Paul Greenberg and Seven West Media, and is in the process of building out its advisory board.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

J·massage uses the original cave beauty and modern minimalist design to make the overall space produce an original natural beauty.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The Minimono project is about sustainable furniture for the entire family guided by the principles of circular design. Based in Berlin, design duo Julieta Benito Sanz and Dirk Lachmann want to create a better future for their two daughters. That’s why they have embarked on a family-run furniture business that recycles HDPE plastic sheets to create a range of pieces suitable throughout the home.

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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Consumer sentiment hit a 10-year low in November as inflation climbed to its highest level since the 1990s, CNBC reports. The article cites the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index , which plunged to 66.8 for November, a 6.8 percent drop from the previous month. It’s the lowest the confidence metric has gone since November of 2011. The survey also showed one in four consumers are reducing their living standards due to price increases.

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