Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Subscription-based meal kit provider Marley Spoon plans to revise its full-year revenue guidance after sales plummeted on soft consumer demand. For the quarter to June 30, net revenue fell 21 per cent to €86 million (A$141.31 million) while operating EBITDA slumped 161 per cent to A$3.94 million. In Australia, net revenue grew marginally, up 1 per cent to $59.32 million while the US market reported a 9.1 per cent increase to $67.37 million.

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Design Boom

JULY 27, 2023

the eye-catching pink palette covers everything, from the walls and floors, to the bespoke furniture and wiring. The post vibrant shades of pink clad paris texas showroom by studiooboom in milan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Does your team sort out issues independently, allowing you to focus on the bigger picture and work at a higher level? Is your team unified and proactive? If your response is “I wish”, you are not alone. In a global survey, Salesforce discovered that 99.1 per cent of respondents prefer a workplace where people identify and discuss issues truthfully and effectively, but less than 50 per cent said their businesses do this well.

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Design Wanted

JULY 27, 2023

From Fika by AllSfär to Fuji by Woven Image, Fost Large by De Vorm, Parthos by Narbutas and Art Prints by Abstracta and Wall of Art […] The post Acoustic products – 5 sustainable designs ideal for your workspace appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Earlier this year, rapid delivery grocery start-up Milkrun went from competing with Australia’s grocery chains to being absorbed by Australia’s biggest supermarket giant. The start-up raised more than $85 million from a string of prominent investors, and experienced a surge in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic, with consumers avoiding shopping in-store, where possible.

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Design Wanted

JULY 27, 2023

Recently, we participated as jury members in the ‘Design for a Better Future’ contest organized by Quantumleap, with the aim of evaluating the best submitted projects. […] The post Casa Roja aims at supporting women living in rural areas around the world appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Creative Displays Now

JULY 27, 2023

Retail displays are among the best ways to organize and present your business’s products to shoppers in stores. These displays help brands differentiate themselves from the competition and share important messaging. However, some displays are more effective in driving sales and inspiring customer loyalty than others. Let’s explore the most effective types of retail displays and their key benefits for brands looking to elevate their in-person sales and uplift their business. 1.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Retail spending grew 2.3 per cent year-on-year in June as consumers spent more than $35.1 billion in stores and online, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The most “significant” sales increase was in cafes, restaurants and takeaway services at 8.6 per cent followed by food spending up 5.8 per cent. However, all remaining categories registered a decline in spending when compared to last year.

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All Work

JULY 27, 2023

With more and more professionals joining the coworking community, it’s important to have a space that is well-designed and fosters effective collaboration. When designing the layout, make sure there are enough designated areas for group work and brainstorming sessions; collaboration should be encouraged, so the right spaces should be provided for it.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

French-based luxury conglomerate Kering Group has acquired a 30 per cent stake in fashion house Valentino from Mayhoola for €1.7 billion (US$1.86 billion). The company said the deal is part of its broader strategic partnership with Mayhoola, which could lead to Mayhoola becoming a shareholder in Kering. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of this year, also includes an option for Kering to acquire 100 per cent of the share capital of Valentino no later than 2028.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Media-Objectives designed a colorful and collaborative space for Glassdoor’s Chicago office, incorporating vibrant branding, environmental graphics, and signage to inspire.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

McDonald’s Corporation reported global comparable sales growth of 11.7 per cent in the quarter ended June 30. The fast food chain also recorded double-digit comparable sales growth across all segments in Q2, including a 10.7 per cent increase in the US market, 11.9 per cent in international operated markets, and 14 per cent in international markets with developmental licenses.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Camera brand Nikon reinvigorates its presence in southern China with a new Guangzhou flagship designed by Lukstudio. Key features The.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Casual brand Crocs has reported record quarterly sales of more than US$1 billion, reflecting a 12 per cent increase in constant currency terms over the previous year. The company’s growth was driven by Asia, where sales increased by 33.2 per cent, or by 39 per cent on a constant currency basis, and North America where direct-to-consumer (DTC) comparable sales grew by 12.9 per cent year on year.

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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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Retail Design Blog

JULY 27, 2023

From the street, a monolith of dark metal appears mysteriously between two columns of the building where the store is.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Zara owner Inditex is in the process of stopping sourcing from Myanmar, the company told Reuters on Thursday, as a result of a campaign by global workers’ union IndustriALL to convince companies to divest from the country. “Inditex is in the process of a phased and responsible exit from Myanmar, following IndustriALL’s call,” a company spokesperson wrote in an email. “As a result, we continue to reduce the number of active manufacturers in the country.” Myanmar, a m

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 27, 2023

These days, luxury monobrand stores have pretty much popped up in all leading cities across the planet, dominating that specific.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Gap plugs leadership holes with new CEO, head of Athleta By Sean Cao US-based apparel company Gap Inc has tapped experienced turnaround agent Richard Dickson as its new president and CEO, effective August 22. Dickson’s most recent role was president and COO of toy manufacturer Mattel where – among other achievements – he led a revival of the Barbie brand.

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Greater Group

JULY 27, 2023

Few things are harder to articulate than a vision; however that is precisely what needs to be done, as precisely as possible when embarking on a design and fitout project. A company must connect its design vision with its commercial fitout strategy to be able to communicate it effectively to its fitout provider, and ultimately, complete a fitout best equipped to achieve its business goals.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Collectibles toys retailer Pop Mart is expanding its footprint in Australia with two more stores opened in Brisbane and Sydney. Pop Mart opened its first Brisbane retail location on July 8 at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, the largest shopping centre in the Western suburbs. Pop Mart Brisbane The brand later launched its third Sydney store a week later in Westfield Parramatta on July 15.

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Home World Design

JULY 27, 2023

The Shop seamlessly integrates hospitality with design, event, office, and immersive retail, serving as a gathering place for the creative community at a time when culture and connection have never been more important.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Successful retail brands are able to attract all sorts of people, but most don’t have professional Australian athletes as part of their team. LSKD’s partnerships coordinator, brand ambassador and head of public relations Bree Masters has long been moonlighting as a track and field athlete for Australia – or is it the other way around? Beyond her work at LSKD, a sports, fitness and adventure apparel brand that is known for hiring professional athletes, Masters has represented Australia in track

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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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Retail Times

JULY 27, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The online gambling scene is thriving in Britain, and we’ve updated our list of the best online casinos UK players can sign up to right now! Our experts have been hard at work testing each site for the things that matter to you – great online casino games, generous bonuses, ease of use, and safety […] If you want more information Retail

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

The new Sephora store in Shanghai’s East Nanjing Road not only features the beauty retailer’s new ‘Store of the Future’ concept, but also introduces over 220 new products to the market from over 36 global brands, including Tatcha, Pat McGrath Labs, Hourglass, Anastasia, Dr Dennis Gross and Courreges. Beyond the curated product offering, the new store features a number of innovative digital touchpoints and elevated beauty services, such as 15-minute skincare consultations, 60-minute makeup sessio

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Retail Times

JULY 27, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sweaty Betty, the UK activewear retailer with over 65 stores and a growing international business, has seen a 62% revenue uplift in six months after using Dynamic Yield’s data-driven, artificial intelligence (AI) approach and marketing technology to make better recommendations and online quizzes to get to know the customer better.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JULY 27, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC – The International Manufacturing Expo (IME) South is coming to the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. The official dates are June 4 th – 6 th , 2024. IME South brings six expos together under one roof for a 3-day celebration of the manufacturing community. This combination provides attendees the opportunity to see the most recent manufacturing products from prototype to production.

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Retail Times

JULY 27, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online healthy food retailer MuscleFood.com has teamed up with Heron Foods to introduce a new protein-packed range to their stores across the UK. The partnership will allow customers at the discount store to indulge in some of MuscleFood’s most popular high-protein products.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 27, 2023

“Luccari Coffee is born as the king of coffee light, with a new format presenting a new experience in luxury.

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Retail Times

JULY 27, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading symbol group Spar has launched its highly anticipated summer campaign, Spinner Winner, in collaboration with the renowned internet personality and philanthropist, MrBeast. Spar announced its convenience partnership with MrBeast launching Feastables in the UK earlier in July.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

We all have our favourite bricks-and-mortar retail stores where we love to splash out – we have an emotional attachment because we feel welcome and comfortable – so why should online retail be any different? Personalisation was initially lost in the mass market and the anonymity of online shopping, but retailers are using customer data to create highly personalised shopping experiences, from recommendations to tailored promotions.

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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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