Fri.Sep 01, 2023

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Adelaide fashion label Acler makes Sydney debut at The Strand

Inside Retail

Acler, an Adelaide fashion business, is expanding its retail reach with a premium boutique in Sydney’s The Strand Arcade. Customers used to shopping for the brand online will be able to experience Acler’s craftsmanship in person, with three-dimensional draping at the forefront, as well as new product categories including bridal and jewellery.

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Exploring the world of molded pulp packaging with Juan Campdera

Design Wanted

Diving into the realm of innovative packaging design, our interview with Juan Campdera, CEO at Aktiva, introduces us to the world of molded pulp packaging. With […] The post Exploring the world of molded pulp packaging with Juan Campdera appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Lululemon achieves double-digit growth as it continues to build market share 

Inside Retail

Athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica has posted a revenue increase of 18 per cent to $2.2 billion for the second quarter, driven by a 52 per cent growth in its international business. Although the growth is not as impressive as the prior year’s 28.8 per cent increase, the Canadian company is still performing much better than others in the retail market, especially during a time of rising consumer caution, according to Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData.

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A Playful Office Doesn’t Have To Look Like a Playground

All Work

Science tells us that engaging in play has a range of cognitive, social, physical, and emotional benefits. Play can be a vital component of a thriving, creative, and engaged office culture. Workplace fun benefits employees’ health and well-being, increases engagement, promotes collaboration, and fosters creativity. This article was written by Perkins Eastman Design Strategy for Work Design Magazine.

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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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Naomi Campbell collaborates with PrettyLittleThing in capsule collection

Inside Retail

Renowned supermodel Naomi Campbell has partnered with UK fashion brand PrettyLittleThing and two fashion designers to launch a special capsule collection. Naomi Campbell’s PrettyLittleThing collection, which will launch on September 5 during New York Fashion Week, has 15 looks and will be available in a variety of colourways. The clothing, according to the brand, will have colourful and playful looks, ushering customers into the Christmas season while reflecting the strength and confidenc

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The fourth edition of DesignEuropa Awards spotlight Europe’s best

Design Wanted

Berlin gears up to host the prestigious DesignEuropa Awards this year, marking yet another milestone in the international industrial design calendar. This year’s awards, now in […] The post The fourth edition of DesignEuropa Awards spotlight Europe’s best appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Excel / Email vs. Bindy

Compliantia

Most customers come to Bindy with an existing retail audit workflow developed in house. It usually involves Excel , email, phone calls and a large investment in human sweat equity to compile the data that was collected. Anyone who has ever experienced the pain of collecting, distributing and compiling data like this will invariably think…there has to be a better way!

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Get Picnic and BBQ ready with all the summer essentials at great value from Tesco

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the sun finally shining and the Summer bank holiday just around the corner, now is the perfect time to fire up the barbecue or enjoy a delicious picnic outside in the sunshine with friends and family. Tesco has an exciting array of convenient, tasty, and great value BBQ and picnic food products from their Fire Pit, […] If you want more informa

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Exploring the Gentrification of Thrifting

Thrifts and Tangles

According to its Oxford English Dictionary definition, gentrification is a “process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process. The process of making someone or something more refined, polite, or respectable.

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Mamas & Papas expands pre-loved pushchair offering to seven stores across the UK

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mamas & Papas, the UK’s leading high street nursery brand, is expanding its ‘Loved for Life’ Pre-loved pushchair initiative to seven stores across the country from 1st September. With the second-hand market becoming ever more important for both consumers and the planet, Pre-loved offers customers the opportunity to buy refurbished Mamas & Papas p

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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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M-PACT 2024 Dates 

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The M-PACT show is coming to Indianapolis, IN, bringing together over 5,000 leaders throughout the Midwest. The official M-PACT dates are April 2 nd – 4 th , 2024. The Midwest Petroleum & Convenience Tradeshow (M-PACT) is the premier event in the Midwest where pioneers from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky converge under one roof.

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Cadbury collaborates with Prince’s Trust on limited edition Dairy Milk bars

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cadbury has announced it will be releasing 5,000 Dairy Milk bars with limited edition designs, in collaboration with The Prince’s Trust. The bars have been created to give people a way to share their support with young people embarking on a fresh start this Autumn, boosting their confidence as they embark on their new paths, […] If you want more in

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A terracotta cooling device that integrates nature with modern technology

Design Wanted

Inspired by the natural world’s elegance, Simon Pavy – from the design agency Entreautre – optimized the interaction between terracotta and airflow to birth the Biomimicry […] The post A terracotta cooling device that integrates nature with modern technology appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Lone Design Club announces first department store collaboration with Fenwick

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lone Design Club – the trailblazing platform that celebrates independent designers – is thrilled to announce an exciting first with a new partnership with Britain’s largest family-owned UK department store, Fenwick.

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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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Embracing tradition and innovation: the versatile brilliance of the Beam Lamp

Design Wanted

Drawing inspiration from both classic wall lamps and lanterns, the Beam lamp by Jones & Partners embodies a versatile lighting encounter. Capitalizing on battery technology, this […] The post Embracing tradition and innovation: the versatile brilliance of the Beam Lamp appeared first on DesignWanted.

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DHL Express relaunches international same day service

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! DHL Express, the world’s leading international express delivery service provider, has relaunched its international Same Day Service for customers in the UK with emergency delivery needs, or with items that cannot be sent through the Express network.

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Cost-of-living consumers opting for price over high-speed convenience prompts downturn in demand for q-commerce formats

Retail Focus

Cost-of-living pressures are prompting consumers to move away from q-commerce, as shoppers swap the higher basket prices of rapid deliveries for in-store deals and discount grocery retail formats, the latest research from Pricer , the world’s most trusted supplier of shelf-edge automation solutions, reveals. Original research of 1,000 UK shoppers by Pricer showed just 7% of shoppers now use q-commerce grocery deliveries, where online orders are delivered by courier drivers like Getir, JustEat or

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The Handbag Clinic launches in Harrods

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading luxury handbag restoration and preowned designer resale retailer, The Handbag Clinic has partnered with Harrods to launch an in-store concession from Friday 1st September. Recognised as the leading innovators within luxury aftercare and sustainability, The Handbag Clinic will seamlessly integrate its full range of repair and restoration services

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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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Evans Cycles partners with Rapha to elevate cycling performance offering

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Evans Cycles, the UK’s largest bike retailer, has partnered with premium cycling brand Rapha, as part of their continued drive to be the home of the world’s best bike brands. Recognised for its high-quality, stylish cycling apparel, Rapha has gained a devoted following among riders worldwide with their mission to ‘inspire people to live life […] I

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Next’s increased stake in Reiss will be beneficial for both and lead to further market share gains, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following the news that Next has increased its stake in Reiss from 51% to 72% after the retailer and the Reiss family partnered to acquire Warburg Pincus’ stake; Chloe Collins, head of spparel at GlobalData, offers her view: “Reiss has continued to go from strength to strength since Next first acquired a 25% stake in […] If you want more informatio

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Poor weather expected to boost Brits online spending by £754 million in 2023, Adobe Digital Economy Index finds

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New data from the Adobe Digital Economy Index, powered by Adobe Analytics, projects that UK consumers will spend £754 million extra online this year because of rain, snow and high winds – with rain the biggest contributor to the overall uplift at £650 million.

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Lidl GB increases hourly pay rates from today, with store and warehouse colleagues receiving up to £13.15 an hour

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! From today, 24,500 Lidl GB colleagues will be benefiting from the highest hourly wage in the sector, receiving up to 16% more than their counterparts at traditional and premium priced supermarkets. Store and warehouse colleagues working outside the M25 will see hourly pay increase to £11.40 from £11.00, rising to £12.30 with length of service. […]

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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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KinKind to launch new TV ad campaign after seeing 60% growth

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Plastic-free brand KinKind will return to national television from September to continue to drive awareness and growth of plastic free haircare, to encourage shoppers to make the switch from fossil-fuel based plastic bottled products amidst the accelerating climate crisis.

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