Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VEats offers a digital solution to explore all businesses offering animal-free food options in designated cities. Founded by Australian entrepreneurs Lara Young and Susan McCarthy, the digital platform will have its first roll out in Sydney this month, followed by a nationwide launch along with international expansion in the UK with Brighton and London being its first stops.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
For some years now, personalisation has been gaining pace in retail – but a certain group of trailblazers are supercharging the concept. Streaming platforms are obvious frontrunners in the race, with TV brands making tailored recommendations into something of an art form. . Disney +, for example, is a perfect model for the collisional power of big data and tech.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Warren Ebert’s Sentinel Property Group has acquired Darwin’s Casuarina Square shopping centre from GPT Group for about $400 million. The deal is considered one of the biggest equity raises for an unlisted retail asset in Australia. Ebert considers the transaction a ‘landmark deal’ given no other retail centre dominates its market catchment like Casuarina Square does.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Royal Mail has redesigned its definitive stamps, the most commonly used set, which feature the Queen’s profile. The new versions have an updated colour palette – “plum purple” for first class and “holly green” for second – and now come with a barcode. They are being introduced following a “successful national trial”, explains Royal Mail.
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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
When Clothing the Gaps co-founder Laura Thompson heard the news last week that the Australian government had purchased the copyright for the Aboriginal flag and would make it free for all Australians to use, she popped a bottle of champagne. “My phone was ringing like crazy,” Thompson told Inside Retail. “The excitement about the flag being freed was shared amongst not just my staff and close friends, but so many other people.”.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Ice-cream maker Wall’s, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, is launching a series of products to mark the occasion. They include the Wall’s 100 year Rocket lolly – first made for the 1966 moon landing, and the Viennetta birthday cake. Horacio Cal, ice-cream marketing director at Wall’s owner Unilever, said: “For 100 years, This story continues at Wall’s celebrates 100 years of making ice-creams.
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Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Nestlé has added a honey-flavoured version to its range of Shreddies cereals. Honey-flavoured cereals have proved popular with consumers in recent years, showing an increase in value of sales of 14.5% since 2019, according to analyst IRI. The new Shreddies cereal, called The Honey One, will be available to selected convenience stores progressively through this.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Vans shoe maker VF Corp cut its full-year revenue forecast on Friday as it struggles with material shortages, labor issues at factories and slump in sales in China due to Covid-related lockdowns, sending its shares down over 6 per cent. Fresh pandemic restrictions and store closures late last year in many Asian countries, including China, took a toll on many US apparel makers that for years have relied on these countries for the bulk of their production and sales growth.
Creative Displays Now
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The average human attention span is only about 8 seconds long , down from about 12 seconds in 2000. For businesses, this means you may only have a handful of seconds to catch someone’s eye before they breeze past your display and you lose the opportunity for a sale. Eye-catching displays can encourage them to slow down a little and give you enough time to entice them to buy.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
As more and more retailers look to personalise their offerings, data is increasingly becoming the backbone of business operations. From customer details to purchase history, this information is gold for businesses in just about every category and can have a tremendous impact on the bottom line. But with all this data comes a heightened level of risk.
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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.
E Delevry
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
89% of consumers say that ease of returns is a top priority when purchasing online, according to Sorted and expect large corporates in particular to offer a seamless returns process. Surveying 2,000 UK respondents, Sorted found that strong returns processes help to generate a return on investment, with 61% saying they would be more likely to exchange a product bought online than get a refund if exchanging was made simpler.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Major fashion retailers Cue and Bianca Spender are embarking on a digital design journey with the help of the Australian Fashion Council’s new FashTechLab program which just launched this week. “Many fashion brands are hesitant to adopt a digital design workflow as their current practices are expensive to transition away from. It’s a big leap, which we understand.
VMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Italian luxury retailer Dolce&Gabbana will cease using fur in all of its collections this year, according to Reuters. In a joint statement with Humane Society International, D&G Communication and Marketing Officer Fedele Usai said, “The entire fashion system has a significant social responsibility role that must be promoted and encouraged.”.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The pandemic has changed the way we work forever – arguably for the better. As we look to the future of work, it’s impossible not to consider the big ‘C’, coronavirus, and the ongoing impact of new strains. The uncertainty we’ve become accustomed to isn’t going anywhere, but one thing remains clear. The working life we once knew no longer exists.
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.
Down inc
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
With a new year comes new goals and intentions for many of us. There is something so hopeful, bright, and exciting about turning the page in your new planner or flipping that wall calendar to a new year and welcoming a fresh start! It may feel overwhelming to think about all the updates and changes […]. The post How to Up Level your Bedroom in 2022 first appeared on DOWN inc.
VMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Following the unionization of Starbucks’ (Seattle) first corporate stores in Buffalo, N.Y., workers at 54 stores across 19 states are said to be pursuing union elections, reports NPR. Fifteen of those stores joined the movement this week by petitioning federal labor officials to schedule a vote. Last month, the majority of workers at two of the three New York stores that held union elections voted to unionize.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
On 28th January 2022 Lush revealed the new look of its Leicester shop with a relocation to Highcross shopping centre. Following the shops in Lincoln and Canterbury, Lush Leicester is the third shop across the UK to reopen with a new customer journey concept - now double the size of the original shop and a retail area of 110 sqm.
VMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Expecting a busy spring season, The Home Depot (Atlanta) is set to hire 100,000 new employees, reports Business Insider. For the past two years, the DIY retailer has hired 80,000 workers in its spring run-up. New part-time and full-time employees will receive a “competitive” compensation offering, but the retailer declined to disclose average hourly wages. “The consumer demand continues to spike and we want to ensure that we have associates to meet customers’ needs in our aisles,R
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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.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The owners of this butcher shop wanted to change their shop from rural-style to modern and contemporary, oriented towards the.
VMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Coming up on two years since the short-lived 2020 recession, the United States appears to be at the midpoint of an economic cycle that should continue to see growth even as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to bring inflation under control, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. “The maturing economy remains in growth mode and there is good reason to expect it will soon approach normal trends,” Kleinhenz said.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Over 20 food and drink brands have pledged their support to increase the amount of fibre in consumer’s diets after backing the Action on Fibre initiative launched by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
VMS
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
TGI Fridays (Carrollton, TX) is rolling out a new small-format concept called Fridays on the Fly that will focus on filling delivery and takeout orders, Chain Store Age reports. The 2500-square-foot restaurant will have a smaller dining space than the chain’s traditional locations, the article says. Construction has begun on the first Fridays on the Fly, but the location has not yet been announced.
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
RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Running a retail store can prove to be challenging as you must provide the best possible customer service, reduce employee turnover rate, manage inventory, stay ahead of the competition, and more. Staff scheduling is the last thing on your mind. A well-planned schedule is essential for the efficient operation of the business. Therefore, you should make it your top priority.
Parcel Pending
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
In today’s digital world, consumers have an endless number of personalized services available at the push of a button. With this reality comes a significant shift in consumer expectations. Consumers want what they want, where they want it, as fast as possible. Couriers now deliver 7 days a week and, in some cases, multiple times per day to keep up with that level of demand.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Grocery inflation grew by 3.8% in the 12 weeks to 23 January and sales dropped by the same percentage, says Kantar. But the analyst added that the fall in year-on-year sales was measured against a year when there was high demand because of the lockdown at the start of 2021. Spending remains 8% higher than. This story continues at Inflation up, sales down as groceries feel economic pressure.
Parker Design
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
This marketing brochure and translation project presents a traditional brokerage firm as a company that very much looks forward. Background. A leading Lloyd’s broker established in 1987, United Insurance Brokers (UIB) is the largest operating company by revenue in the UIB Group, the world’s 7 th largest reinsurance broker. Working with insurance markets across the world, the company’s team of specialists provide a culturally sensitive, personal service to customers distributed across 14 co
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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.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Nisa has confirmed plans to increase the number of its Nisa Express format stores to 50 by the end of 2022. The group had 10 Nisa Express stores going into the year and plans to add 40 more. Nisa Express was first introduced at the Nisa virtual Expo in October 2020. The format is designed. This story continues at Nisa Express plans surge in new openings in 2022.
E Delevry
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Joules has revealed the impact of supply chain challenges in its latest trading update and update on its interim results. The company said that revenue was weaker than expected in January thanks to Omicron impacting footfall. There were also delays to new stock arrivals as a result of global supply chain challenges resulting in a lower full-price sales mix and therefore impacting revenue and gross margin.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
A restructure at Tesco could put about 1,600 jobs at risk and is devastating news for those affected, says shop workers union Usdaw. The union will now go into consultation talks with Tesco after the company announced a restructure of its night shift operations. This follows the closure of just more than half of their. This story continues at Tesco restructure will put 1,600 jobs at risk, says shop workers union.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
IKEA is inviting people with imagination for a job interview over experimental 3D-printed meatballs as part of a new data and technology recruitment campaign. During 2022 the brand will open more than 150 technology and innovation roles across Europe. So it’s reaching out for people who share its values and vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people.
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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