Mon.Nov 06, 2023

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Using AI workforce tools can boost margins, inspire staff, satisfy shoppers

Inside Retail

In an era when customers are demanding more personalised interaction and service from retail staff, there is no longer any room for inefficiencies in in-store execution. As Zebra Technologies’ downloadable e-book Lift Productivity and Improve Execution for the Next-Gen Workforce explains, today’s customers want retailers’ workforces to pick their goods, pack them, ship them, deliver them and return them – all without diminishing in-store service.

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Acer Computer headquarters by ARCH.DESIGN

Retail Design Blog

Founded in 1976 and present in 160 countries, Acer is a world leader in technologies and services dedicated to connected.

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Shock rate rise deals a “devastating” blow to retailers

Inside Retail

A shock Melbourne Cup Day rise in the official cash rate has drawn scorn from retailers and commentators. The Reserve Bank today raised the rate by another quarter of a per cent to 4.35 per cent, the highest level since 2011, which mainstream media analysts calculate will add another $78 to monthly mortgage repayments on a typical $500,000, 25-year home loan.

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Tetra Food Hall by OJAN Design Studio

Retail Design Blog

“Tetra Food Hall” is a three-level commercial building with an area of 600 m2. It’s located on Kianabad Street in.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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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Nike sues Skechers, New Balance, alleging patent infringements

Inside Retail

Nike has filed lawsuits against Skechers and New Balance, alleging that some of the rival brands’ sneakers violated its patent rights. The lawsuits target New Balance’s Fresh Foam, FuelCell and other shoe models, as well as Skechers’ Ultra Flex and Glide Step among other models. Nike claims these sneakers misuse its patented Flyknit technology for running, soccer and basketball shoes.

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Taifa wine by Bisarro Studio

Retail Design Blog

Taifa is named from the small principalities and kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula created during the Moorish period. In the.

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Cherry Chouffe launches in Waitrose stores nationwide

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cherry Chouffe, the wildly popular Belgian cherry beer (made from real cherries) from the renowned Chouffe Brewery in Wibrin, Belgium, is set to make its debut into nationwide Waitrose stores from 13 November.

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How Toys ‘R’ Us aims to bring joy and wonder back to the brand

Inside Retail

Penny Cox recently took over as CEO of Toys ‘R’ Us in Australia and New Zealand. Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. Inside Retail : Why did you decide to join Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ as CEO? Can you share your vision for the company’s future, and what’s likely to change/stay the same under your tenure?

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Nurturing responsible, innovative, and contemporary design talents

Design Wanted

Positioned in the bustling city of Dubai, this annual event serves as a pivotal platform for the region’s creative talents and actively fosters the growth of […] The post Nurturing responsible, innovative, and contemporary design talents appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Workshops and reforestation: The impact of Country Road’s climate fund

Inside Retail

Fashion brand Country Road is looking to inject another $500,000 into businesses working to mitigate the impact of climate change this year, following the launch of its Climate Fund last October. Now in its second year, the fund aims to deliver $1.5 million in grants over the course of three years to companies that are reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building Australia’s climate resilience across a number of key pillars: biodiversity, circularity, technological innovation, and supporting

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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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Flying Tiger Copenhagen arrives at Gateshead’s Metrocentre

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Flying Tiger Copenhagen has opened its brand-new store at Metrocentre in Gateshead. On Thursday 2nd November, the Danish variety retailer celebrated its grand opening with a number of exciting giveaways for shoppers.

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Rising sales and customer searches: Has Glossier made a comeback?

Inside Retail

Glossier. Glossier. Glossier. For the past few months, the beauty industry has been buzzing about the Gen Z-favourite makeup, skincare, and lifestyle brand, Glossier. Especially since Marisa Meltzer’s book, Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier , was released in September. In the book, Meltzer, a New York-based journalist and author who has been covering the beauty and fashion industry for almost two decades, explores the origin and evolution of the vira

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LOEWE store

Retail Design Blog

For quite some time, Oslo has been on a roll, in luxury shopping that is. One revered brand after another.

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How retailers can prepare for the peak holiday season?

Inside Retail

Rising inflation and interest rate hikes indicate a challenging peak period for many retailers with discretionary spending down on previous years. This makes it more critical than ever that every order received is processed reliably. Overselling results in cancelled orders and an undesirable customer experience. In this peak period, it will be critical for retailers to focus both on operational efficiency but also customer experience.

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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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RX SUSTAINABILITY 2023 REPORT A circular future

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The new RetailX Sustainability 2023 report has stressed that with resale becoming normalised for consumers, retailers and brands looking to add a resale revenue stream to their business have decisions to make. The retail industry is becoming increasingly circular in its use of materials and taking back products, when consumers no longer want them, as well as in the way that items are sold.

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Meet the industrial designer who is changing the content creation game

Design Wanted

Anson Cheung is a very particular designer, mainly known not for what he does but for what he says (at least for now). Currently, he is one […] The post Meet the industrial designer who is changing the content creation game appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Post-Event Recap: AUSA’s Annual Meeting 

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The Association of the U.S. Army’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition held its yearly event in D.C. recently, and to say it was a success is an understatement, but first, let’s talk about the event’s history. The History of AUSA The U.S. Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1950.

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Rituals opens new store in Ashford Designer Outlet

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Rituals has just opened a new store in Ashford Designer Outlet. To celebrate the exciting store launch, Rituals will be offering several offers and experiences to customers that will be valid until 30 November 2023: On Saturday 4 November there will be an exclusive luxury goodie bag for the first 200 customers who make a purchase.

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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.

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Why Jakarta is the next big opportunity for premium outlets

Inside Retail

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group announced in its third-quarter development report that it has broken ground for its first premium outlet centre in Indonesia, in West Jakarta, promising to give Indonesians their biggest taste yet of high-end brands at entry-level price points. And it will all be enveloped in a shopping centre design formula that has been tried and tested everywhere in the world that Simon has planted its premium outlet flag.

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Savvy Millennials and Gen Z plan to beat the Christmas rush this year

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Savvy millennials and Gen Z plan to hit the high street early this year to spread the cost and take advantage of seasonal sales events as mounting cost of living pressures hit in the build up to Christmas. A survey of 1,000 consumers conducted on behalf of RSM UK showed that over half of all […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touc

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Sephora eyes omnichannel growth in Thailand with LazMall, loyalty launch

Inside Retail

Global prestige beauty retailer Sephora is celebrating a decade of operation in Thailand with the launch of an official flagship store on LazMall, a platform run by Southeast Asia’s e-commerce pioneer, Lazada. Orchestrated by Sephora Thailand’s general manager Chayapa Rattanadej, the launch marks a new chapter of accessibility and digital savvy in Sephora’s journey within the region.

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