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DC Shoes co-founder dies in snowmobile accident

Inside Retail

The co-founder of American footwear company DC Shoes, Ken Block, has died in a snowmobile accident in the US, at the age of 55. Block was a marketing executive who co-founded the skateboard fashion brand DC Shoes with his business partner, Damon Way in 1994. Together they launched several artist collaborations and limited edition releases in DC’s product line popularising its identity among athletes and creators in the nineties.

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Ames Department Stores May Return in 2023: Reports

VMS

More than 20 years after the Ames department store chain closed all of its stores, the retailer is mounting a comeback. That’s according to an announcement on a website purporting to represent the long-defunct discount retailer, which says Ames is “returning in spring 2023.” According to NBC 10 News , the first locations will open in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania.

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Eco-retailer Ecolateral collapses into administration

Inside Retail

Australian sustainable eco-friendly retailer Ecolateral has collapsed into voluntary administration after a “challenging 12-month period”. Jamie Stott, CEO of Ecolateral, said in a LinkedIn post that the current economic climate and future outlook have led to this “heartbreaking decision” to call in administrators. “I regret to announce following the closure of our Blackwood store two weeks ago that as of December 19, the other three stores have now closed permanently.

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“Chicago Escape” Offers Immersive Hospitality Retail Experience

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) CHICAGO — A Non-Agency (A/NA) and CEO and President Michelle Collins recently sponsored and hosted a trailblazing panel discussion at Volume 39, Chicago Kimpton Gray Hotel’s cocktail lounge, which shed light on the challenges the city’s fashion designers face and the changes needed to overcome some of them to prevent the continued exodus of great talent to other cities.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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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Endeavour agrees to divest Adelaide bottle shop to appease ACCC

Inside Retail

Drinks and hospitality business Endeavour Group has agreed to divest the BWS Seaford bottle shop in Adelaide to appease the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission). The Beach Hotel in Seaford includes a hotel and independent bottle shop operating under the Cellarbrations brand. ACCC noted that Endeavour already owns the nearby BWS bottle shop in Seaford Central and without the divestment, the proposed acquisition would monopolise the supply of takeaway liquor in the local area. .

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Future Prism, Transparent Immersive Art Building by CATS

Retail Design Blog

Today, most immersive art events (such as TeamLab’s exhibitions) are realized completely in closed and dark spaces. The viewer is.

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In Memoriam: Russell E. Sway, FRDI 1943 – 2022

Retail Design Institute

Russell Ervin Sway, 79, passed away Dec. 20 at his Roswell, Ga., home. Sway suffered cognitive impairment as the result of problems encountered during surgery and later was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Sway served as the Retail Design Institute’s International President from 2002 through 2006, then as Chairman of the Institute from 2006 through 2010.

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“Making it a priority”: How Fishbowl is supporting local with new store 

Inside Retail

Fishbowl is set to open its sixth Victorian store in the south-east suburb of Armadale, with the grand opening on 7 January. The healthy, quick service chain is working in partnership with Flying Fox – a Melbourne-based, youth-led organisation that – among other things –. hosts inclusive adventures for kids living with disabilities. Inside Retail speaks with Fishbowl area manager Molly Barron and people and culture lead Megan Ford about the new store and partnership, as well as the brand’s plans

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Amazon Launchpad New Arrivals – January 2023

Retail Bound

2022 was a great year for innovation! There were so many great products launched on the Amazon Launchpad platform in 2022. Every month, our team checks out new arrivals on the Amazon Launchpad and highlight the products we feel that are innovative, solves a problem or issue, and has potential in retail someday. Here are our top picks for January. WAYBAND Haptic Smart Band.

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Incu store by Akin Atelier and MarieToul

Retail Design Blog

The Incu retail empire, a popular refuge for a young and discerning demographic Down Under, continues to evolve, and the.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & 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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Happy New Year 2023

Retail Store Windows

We will be back with you all very soon. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year.

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HUMO by Gitanos

Retail Design Blog

Humo is a brand that produces premium smoked meats. This year it is launching its first production of pork, fish.

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Consolidation and live shopping: Four e-commerce trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

As we launch into the new year, we’ve rounded up our top e-commerce predictions for 2023. While we’re expecting this year to see an acceleration of many trends that took off in the pandemic years, the consumerisation of B2B e-commerce is the sleeper of the 2023 season. Without further ado, here are four major areas for retailers to focus on in 2023.

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Roof III by Atelier Lai

Retail Design Blog

The roof is the connection between the building and the sky, an important shelter of the space, but also the.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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.