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Good, better, best: How Myer is winning during the ‘shift to thrift’

Inside Retail

Australians have been bombarded with cost-of-living pressures from many sides. From essentials – at the supermarket and the petrol pump, in the mortgage and in the power bills – to the not-so-essentials, such as the local café, the fashion boutique, the travel agent and the new car dealer. Even if you’ve got cash to splash (remember, less than half of Australian households have a mortgage), we’re being bombarded with headlines that probably make you think twice about parting with your hard-earne

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Biggest Challenges Facing Independent Shop Owners Today

Retail Focus

If you are an independent shop owner, you will probably be facing various challenges in today’s current business climate. Let us take a look at three of the biggest challenges you may well be experiencing. Competing Against Larger Retailers One of the biggest challenges facing independent shop owners today is an issue that has been around for decades: competing against large, well-known and established retailers.

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Hair salon penalised over unlawful cashback scheme

Inside Retail

The former operators of a Sydney hairdressing salon have incurred more than $291,000 in penalties, as well as having received backpayment orders, for having underpaid a worker through an unlawful cashback scheme. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed a $100,000 penalty against Yeon Beauty Salon Pty Ltd, which operated the Yeon Art Hair salon, and a $39,091.50 penalty against the company’s sole director and manager, Mi Yeon Ha, after having determined that the salon and Ha were guilty

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Damiano Latini cuts a sleek yet functional shape with new bold shapes and modular designs

Design Wanted

“We believe design is an instrument to improve people’s lives and we work with strong dedication to make it accessible to a wide audience,” says Damiano […] The post Damiano Latini cuts a sleek yet functional shape with new bold shapes and modular designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Irene Falcone gets back into the beauty business

Inside Retail

Nourished Life founder Irene Falcone is set to launch a new e-commerce wellness and beauty platform, Sans World in the coming weeks. Falcone founded Nourished Life in 2011 to sell organic, natural and toxin-free products. She later sold it to the now-collapsed wellness retailer BWX, for $20 million. Falcone said: “I approached BWX many times in the last two years and offered to go back to them and advise them on how to rebuild the mess they had made of Nourished Life but to no avail.

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Motorrika motorcycle clothing and accessories store, designed by Bad Reputation

Retail Design Blog

Motorrika is a network of multi-brand stores selling motorcycles and motorcycle equipmenti. The biggest motorcycle store in the region, located.

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Zvika Wallpapers showroom by Studio INTU

Retail Design Blog

Zvika Wallpapers new showroom wants to give its customers a unique and intriguing experience. Rotem Omer and Natalie Toledano, owners.

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Why it’s not enough to “put words on paper” when tackling sexual harassment

Inside Retail

It’s long been known that management in the retail industry is disproportionately made up of men. Despite the fact that women make up a majority of the overall retail workforce (57 per cent), only 17 per cent of Australian retailers have a female CEO leading the way. A study recently released by University of Sydney Business School, Gendered disrespect and inequality in retail work highlighted this disparity, while also revealing startling statistics and anecdotes.

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Patek Philippe, London

Retail Store Windows

As we usually take our images during the evening time there is no product in these windows however just look at how stunning this scheme is. This brand really do make a huge effort to have great window spaces and yet we've never known anyone here who designs and implements them (thats very much a mystery) however we take our hat off to you and a great new scheme.

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What consumers will buy on marketplaces this year

Inside Retail

Australian consumers are increasingly turning to marketplaces to search, discover and purchase new products, offering major opportunities for local brands. New research from Pattern’s Marketplace Consumer Trends Report – 2023 highlights that 92 per cent of consumers plan to shop on a marketplace this year. Of the two local dominant marketplace players, 65 per cent of consumers are expecting to buy from Ebay and 59 per cent will make a purchase from Amazon – with 84 per cent of those shoppers exp

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

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.

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Urban Outfitters announces boutique pop up opening April

Retail Times

Urban Outfitters is opening a brand-new pop-up store – The Summer Dress Shop – dedicated to a celebration of summer and design. Opening on 27th April, the UO pop-up will be located on one of London’s most iconic shopping destinations, Kings Road Chelsea.

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SENSE sushi lab by JG PHOENIX

Retail Design Blog

We boldly conceived a space that “reverses” time. Four seasons are reversed. Everything wakes up in the coldest season, and.

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M&S debuts new Café concept at Festival Place

Retail Times

As part of its ongoing commitment to Festival Place, Marks & Spencer has undertaken a complete make-over of its Café. The new Café features an award-winning design, cashless ordering screens, new menu items, and an extended seating area.

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MEMEMI GARDEN

Retail Design Blog

MEMEMI Opened a Flagship store ‘MEMEMI GARDEN’ in their new office building, capturing the essence of their style and identity.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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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Why Retail-Ready Retail Display Fixtures are a Game Changer

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If you're a purchasing manager, visual merchandiser, or retail chain buyer looking to improve your stores' efficiency and presentation, you've come to the right place. Retail-ready store display fixtures can be an invaluable tool for streamlining processes and allowing customers to find products within your store easily.

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Airport Advertising Tips

Contra

Airport Advertising Tips Targeting travellers at an airport is an excellent option for advertising. There are many high foot traffic areas, allowing your advert to be seen by a lot of people. Airport advertising is very effective as it targets people with usually long wait times before they board or while they are waiting for their bags. Because of this, people tend to be more open-minded and receptive to advertisements around the airport.

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Bitvae, the ADA-accepted electric toothbrushes and flosser brand, launches Amazon deals

Retail Times

Bitvae, the maker of American Dental Association-accepted electric toothbrushes and flossers, is launching a series of deals on its products on Amazon in the UK and US. They include: R2 Rotating Electric Toothbrush Amazon US RRP $79.99 – NOW JUST $33.99 using coupon Amazon UK: Will be on sale in 2023/05 Features Cleans 4X More Plaque.

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5 Factors To Consider When Choosing The Right 3PL

Retail Bound

If you’re running a business that involves the transportation and distribution of goods, you’ve probably heard the term “3PL” (third-party logistics) before. A 3PL provider can handle everything from warehousing and transportation to order fulfillment and inventory management. Choosing the right 3PL is crucial to the success of your business.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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SRSLY Low Carb adds artisanal seeded loaf to range

Retail Times

An indulgent, artisanal seeded loaf is the latest, possibly proudest new arrival to SRSLY Low Carb’s burgeoning portfolio of tasty bread goods that already includes: a low carb sliced white loaf, plump low carb rolls, a fruit loaf, seeded rolls, ready-to-eat pizza bases, not cross buns and fantastically foldable wraps.

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London-based eco brand ready to clean up the competition with Inventory Planner by Sage

Retail Times

UK sustainable household products brand Bower Collective is adopting Inventory Planner by Sage to facilitate smarter, slicker inventory planning. With access to data-driven sales forecasting, in-depth inventory data and robust, multi-levelled reporting, the team will know exactly what products to buy and when to buy them to reach growing customer demand.

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Bar Buoy launches Bottled Espresso Martini made with award-winning Devon coffee

Retail Times

Award-winning premium bottled cocktail company, Bar Buoy has launched its new deliciously decadent Espresso Martini, which is available in four types of serves (Cabin, Captain, Sailors, Crew*). Bar Buoy’s range of handcrafted cocktails is ideal for retailers, pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, event organisers, and even holiday homes, across the UK.

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Survey reveals that technical difficulties are among the most common work excuses for remote workers

Retail Times

A new survey has revealed that technical difficulties are among the most common work excuses for remote workers. Unexpected family events, sick family members, and other family emergencies come second. Other work obligations like attending a virtual meeting, or urgent tasks that require immediate attention are at the bottom of the list of excuses.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

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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Half of UK shoppers support online delivery taxes to carbon-offset fulfilment emissions

Retail Times

With sustainability continuing to remain high on consumers’ agendas, half of UK shoppers would now support a delivery tax for online retailers levied to off-set carbon emissions caused by ecommerce fulfilment, according to new research from the Retail Technology Show, retail’s golden ticket event taking place on 26 & 27 April 2023 at London’s Olympia.

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Snappy Shopper delivery app becomes first to offer Reduce To Clear

Retail Times

A third of all food made for human consumption ends up in landfill. A statistic that, in a cost-of-living crisis, is something more than ever that needs to be combatted.

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Mashgin’s computer vision self-checkout system now integrated with PDI

Retail Times

Mashgin, the world’s fastest touchless self-checkout system, today announced an integration with PDI Technologies, a global leader delivering powerful solutions and insights that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem. The integration allows Mashgin to easily deploy its computer vision self-checkout system at retailers who use PDI.

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Bestway Group’s Well Pharmacy announces acquisition of Lexon UK and Asurex

Retail Times

Bestway Group subsidiary Well Pharmacy is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lexon UK Holdings and Asurex Limited, a family-owned pharmaceutical wholesaler with five depots in Redditch, Leeds, Durham, East Kilbride and Dublin and a network of community pharmacies across the Midlands, Northwest, and Northeast of England.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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New brand manager appointed at Mighty Fine Confectionery to inject creativity into the honeycomb manufacturer

Retail Times

Mighty Fine, the UK’s favourite honeycomb brand, has announced the appointment of Brand Manager, Olivia De Juan. As the brand manager for Mighty Fine, De Juan will be responsible for bringing innovative and creative solutions to the business as well as being involved with long-term strategic planning.

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Bestway to bring retailers and suppliers together at new Retail Showcase

Retail Times

In a first of its kind in the sector Bestway has announced the launch of its inspirational new event – The Bestway Retail Showcase 2023 – which will take place at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre on the 25 May 2023.

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Wickes announces new advertising partnership with Global

Retail Times

Home improvement retailer Wickes has signed a new sponsorship deal with Global, the Media & Entertainment group. The partnership launches today (17th April 2023) and will see Wickes become the headline sponsor of Angie Greaves on Smooth Radio, broadcast Monday to Friday, 4pm to 7pm.