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August retail figures show impact of prolonged lockdowns

Inside Retail

National retail sales fell 1.7 per cent in August compared to a month prior, and slowed 0.7 per cent compared to the same time last year. The data, care of the ABS, demonstrates the prolonged impact lockdowns around the country are having on the retail industry: clothing, footwear and personal accessories sales fell 17.4 per cent, department stores 15.9 per cent, household goods 5.9 per cent and cafes, restaurants and takeaway food 0.8 per cent.

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Retro Neon Flexible LEDs from Perspex Distribution

Retail Focus

Perspex Distribution has added to its growing range of LED solutions with the launch of LED Neon 10 , a new flexible neon-effect LED, allowing sign makers to produce stunning neon-style signage with ease. LED Neon 10 is available in a sleek 4mm, rounded 8mm, and bold 12mm wide flexible profiles and can be used to create everything from flowing neon-style scripted letters and company logos, to accent lighting.

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Goop without Gwyneth: Ex-Hairhouse GM to launch online wellness platform

Inside Retail

Two years after stepping down from his role as executive general manager of national salon chain Hairhouse, Steve Terry is back with a new wellness venture that is part online retailer, part digital magazine and part events business. Set to launch in February 2022, Youtime will offer a highly curated range of products, content and services across six verticals – beauty, wellness, epicure, home, style and experience – with the goal of building a community based on purpose.

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Volvo updates logo for an “electrified” and digital future

Design Week

Volvo has revealed a new flat logo, which will be rolled out across interfaces and products, as part of a move towards a digital and electric-focused future. The logo – which is known as the Iron Mark – now appears as a flat design, the first major update since 2014’s 3D iteration. The new logo The brand’s wordmark also now appears in a “spread version” and will be used for both Volvo Group and Volvo Car Group, explains Volvo Group senior vice president of bra

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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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Why you can’t underestimate the value of hiring older workers

Inside Retail

Australia’s chronic skill shortage has been even more acute since the breakout of Covid-19, and the broken record from businesses across all industries is the lack of skilled workers. In the age of emerging technologies and the rapid rate of change, it is natural for employers to gravitate to the younger (‘techier’) generation. But younger workers are in short supply, shown by the decline in Australia’s birth rate over the last 30 years.

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New store and forecourt open for business on site of former coal mine

Talking Retail

The site of a former coal mine in Scotland has been transformed into a new Spar convenience store and forecourt. EG Group has opened its latest outlet just off the M8 at Heartlands Business Park in Whitburn, West Lothian, as part of a major regeneration project on land that once housed a mine. Mike Leonard, This story continues at New store and forecourt open for business on site of former coal mine.

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Stationery brand Papier’s new visual identity is inspired by the “power of the blank page”

Design Week

London-based studio Ragged Edge has crafted the new visual identity for Papier, as the stationery brand begins its expansion into the US. The updated branding for the direct-to-consumer (DTC) company includes a new marque, bespoke wordmark as well as supporting materials such as a promotional magazine. Papier was founded six years ago in London’s Soho, and offers personalised stationery such as cards, notebooks, diaries and planners. “The rebrand aimed to set Papier up for its next p

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Will soaring shipping costs make Australian manufacturing more attractive?

Inside Retail

The cost of shipping around the world has skyrocketed. Until now most retailers have absorbed the costs, but with no end in sight to the shipping crisis, it’s possible the price of goods for consumers is going to rise. Some retailers have already announced they’re passing on these costs to their customers. What caused shipping costs to surge? In summary, a supply and demand story unfolded.

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Yves Béhar designs “world’s first” smart scooter for Unagi

Design Week

Industrial designer Yves Béhar has developed the “world’s first” smart electric scooter for US-based micro-mobility company Unagi. According to Unagi, the Model Eleven scooter is the lightest full-suspension scooter on the market and is also the first ever two-wheeled device to feature an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) – which can detect obstacles and warn of potential collisions.

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Woolworths’ Everyday Market launches nationwide

Inside Retail

After a successful trial period Woolworths is opening its online marketplace offering, Everyday Market, nationwide starting today. The marketplace allows customers to access a variety of products in categories not traditionally held in Woolworths supermarkets, such as homewares and clothing, and includes products from Big W, PetCulture, Healthylife, Designer Bums and Joonya.

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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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JJ Whitley is feeling blue with latest vodka launch

Talking Retail

Vodka brand JJ Whitley has launched a Blue Raspberry Russian Vodka variant. The variant has both raspberry and blueberry flavours in a 700ml bottle, retailing at £16 with a 38% ABV. The brand said the new launch can be enjoyed straight, over ice, with a mixer or as part of a cocktail. Simon Jackman, senior. This story continues at JJ Whitley is feeling blue with latest vodka launch.

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Aldi UK’s latest Special Buy: checkout-free shopping

Inside Retail

Discount retailer Aldi may be a novice when it comes to in-store technology in Australia, but it has plans afoot in the UK to launch an advanced system that will replace checkout entirely. Aldi, which only recently introduced self-serve checkout in Australia , announced last week that it would open its first checkout-free store on a trial basis, at a location in London that is yet to be confirmed.

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Tyrrells gets festive makeover

Talking Retail

KP Snacks is set to launch limited edition Christmas packaging for its Tyrrells crisp brand. The design will be available from October across Tyrrells’ Hand Cooked Crisps and Veg Crisps sharing bags, including Mature Cheddar & Chive, Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar, Lightly Sea Salted, Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper, Sea Salt & Black Pepper. This story continues at Tyrrells gets festive makeover.

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Solomon Lew calls on government to step up on shopping centre safety

Inside Retail

Premier Investments is calling on each state government to mandate Covid-safe check points at shopping centres as the eastern states prepare to exit their respective lockdowns. According to Premier, with just weeks to go until shopping centres are filled back up in New South Wales, time is running out to ensure both workers and shoppers are kept safe with a more coordinated approach.

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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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Apothic kicks off Red October campaign in the UK

Talking Retail

Californian wine brand Apothic is rolling out its Red October campaign in the UK, following its “success” in the US. The campaign is running until November and aims to drive awareness of the brand’s Apothic Red variant whilst also encouraging new drinkers to try the wine throughout “the cooler months”. The campaign includes a 15-second. This story continues at Apothic kicks off Red October campaign in the UK.

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Amazon preparing for Christmas rush with 1,000 seasonal hires

Inside Retail

Amazon Australia wants to onboard around 1,000 workers to man its logistics and fulfilment centres during the upcoming holiday season. While the bricks-and-mortar retail sector, at least in NSW, could be open as soon as 11 October, stores in other parts of the country are likely to remain shut until later in the month. And, given the changes in shopping behaviour seen in the last two years, retailers and logistics providers, including Amazon, are preparing for a greater emphasis on online shoppi

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CJ Lang spends big to strengthen shopper appeal of its Spar estate

Talking Retail

CJ Lang is investing a record amount to support the development of its Spar outlets in Scotland with a number of initiatives designed to strengthen their shopper appeal. The new funding will be spent on energy saving refrigeration in company owned stores to improve the customer offering across chilled foods and produce. The Spar wholesaler. This story continues at CJ Lang spends big to strengthen shopper appeal of its Spar estate.

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Why brands need to lead the charge on climate

Inside Retail

The release of the IPCC’s report on climate change showed us with shocking clarity that the Earth will continue on a path to catastrophe and that every action towards immediate and meaningful emissions reductions is going to be crucial in order to avoid said catastrophe. Disappointingly (though unfortunately not all that surprising), the Australian government’s response to this report is that no additional action will be taken.

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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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Imperial Tobacco revamps Richmond range

Talking Retail

Imperial Tobacco has unveiled a new look for its Richmond cigarette portfolio, following a recent price reduction. The new look will roll out from October and feature “prominent” outer branding across the entire portfolio. Imperial will also position the brand under a value tier to “deliver great value to hard working shoppers looking for a. This story continues at Imperial Tobacco revamps Richmond range.

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Here are the 6 ways consumers look at sharing data

Inside Retail

Consumer data is undoubtedly a critical resource for retailers. Much has been written about the value of data for better understanding customers, tracking and forecasting trends, optimising front- and back-of-house operations, and a host of other business functions. Data even has monetary value, as we’ve seen from Woolworths’ deal with Quantium, and Wesfarmers holding on to Flybuys while demerging Coles.

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Merry Hill announces host of new brands including Primark Home and further details of investment programme

Retail Times

A host of new brands – including an expanded Primark store – have agreed to take space at Merry Hill shopping centre, near Birmingham, as further details of a major five-year transformation plan for the centre are revealed.

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How to avoid the unintended consequences of shipping online from stores

Inside Retail

An increasing number of retailers today are using their physical store networks to fulfil online orders, be that through the use of Click and Collect or using the store as a fulfilment hub in its own right. In today’s omnichannel retail environment there are many reasons why this makes perfect sense. However, there is also a range of unintended consequences that need to be managed to ensure that the benefits of doing this aren’t outweighed by negative impacts. .

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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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Canada Goose Enters Footwear Market

VMS

Outdoor retailer Canada Goose (Toronto) is expanding its product offering into footwear, reports Footwear News. “Category expansion has been a key focus for our business throughout the past decade. The strongest brands grow outside their category, but only after they’ve commanded it,” said Canada Goose president and CEO Dani Reiss. “We are synonymous with winter and known for our cold-weather parkas, but we’ve also prioritized the expansion of our product offering with the introduction of lightw

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Fabulosa celebrates record trading year, and becomes the largest privately owned cleaning brand

Retail Times

Fabulosa, the fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand closes its financial year, by achieving £39m in sales (year ending 31st August 2021) an uplift of 100% on the previous year.

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First Apple Store Opens in The Bronx

VMS

Apple (Cupertino, Calif.) has opened its first retail store in the Bronx, N.Y., which introduces “an in-store experience never before seen at any Apple store in the world,” according to brand aficionado Michael Steeber. Steeber, with the help of Storeteller, create a 360-degree virtual reality tour of the new location at the Mall at Bay Plaza, reports Apple Insider.

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Government’s visa plan to boost driver numbers ‘will do little’ to solve fuel supply crisis

Talking Retail

A retail organisation has criticised the government’s plan to tackle the fuel supply crisis as panic buying means more forecourts are running out of stock. With pressure at the pumps growing by the day, there were reports today that the government is considering calling in the army to supply forecourts. It has already suspended competition. This story continues at Government’s visa plan to boost driver numbers ‘will do little’ to solve fuel supply crisis.

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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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Madewell, ThredUp Launch Resale Popup

VMS

Online reseller thredUp (Oakland, Calif.) has partnered with J.Crew-owned Madewell (New York) to open a popup in Brooklyn to sell used Madewell clothing, reports The Wall Street Journal. The physical store is an extension of the brands’ Madewell Forever web site, which sells used denim. The popup, dubbed “A Circular Store” and located inside a Madewell men’s store, will sell used jackets, dresses, T-shirts and other apparel through Oct. 31.

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Roger Vivier, London

Retail Store Windows

Wow, just look at this little beauty. We discovered this brand several years ago in Paris and then happened upon their store here in London. There have been some fantastic schemes coming from this store along Bond street here in the centre of it all too. We have no idea who produced this but we love this shade of Blue (it appears to be the same shade as the Yves St.

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How the Pandemic Forced Convenience Stores to Change with the Times

VMS

T HE PAST 18 months have thrown the rule book out for convenience stores. With lockdowns enforced globally and demand for in-and-out grocery shopping at an all-time high, convenience stores pivoted swiftly and successfully to stay afloat. “During the pandemic, convenience stores not only survived but thrived as many other forms of retail shut down,” says Joseph Bona, Principal and Founder at Bona Design Lab (Secaucus, N.J.).

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Retailers honoured for ‘heroic’ community support during pandemic

Talking Retail

Three independent retailers have been honoured for their “heroic” efforts helping local communities deal with the challenge of Covid. The final three were chosen from 12 retailers and now go forward to the national awards run by the NFRN, the organisation representing newsagents, which takes place in January when the overall winner will be announced.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.