Tue.Nov 15, 2022

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Deliveroo Australia collapses, enters administration

Inside Retail

Delivery service provider Deliveroo has ceased trading in Australia, entering voluntary administration after about seven years of operation in the country. The British-headquartered multinational announced the closure to customers and online on Wednesday evening and said the decision was effective immediately, with the app disconnected. The company said the decision was driven by Deliveroo’s “disciplined approach to capital allocation”.

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RetailNext Acquires UK Counting and Footfall Solutions Specialist from Ipsos

Retail Focus

RetailNext, the leading analytics solution for brick-and-mortar retailers, today announced the acquisition of Retail Performance, the UK-based people-counting and footfall solutions from Ipsos, one of the world leaders in Market Research. The deal strategically positions RetailNext for further rapid growth in the UK and European retail intelligence space, and coincides with the company’s opening of new offices, headcount expansion, and onboarding of major new customers.

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As warehouses get greener, demand for eco-friendly packaging is soaring

Inside Retail

As consumers expect more environmentally sustainable solutions for the packaging of products and deliveries, shippers may be missing equally compelling reasons to make the switch: significant cost savings and an increase in operational flexibility. Saar Davidi, innovation director, automation, at Ranpak says a combination of new technologies and sustainable materials is making it easier for marketplaces and retailers to satisfy consumer expectations – and suggests that those not taking advantage

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2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Office Design Is Ever-Evolving; Here Are 5 Trends For 2023

All Work

This article is part of the Allwork.Space 2023 Future Of Work Forecast. Click here to read about other trends we expect to see in the new year and how they will impact the future of work. The office sector will have to adapt to new ways of design that are more eco-conscious, and this is already being seen. . Organizations can be expected to integrate the remote and in-person employee experience by installing new, flexible technology within meeting rooms, common areas, and individual offices.

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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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Estee Lauder to buy Tom Ford in US$2.8 billion deal

Inside Retail

Estee Lauder has acquired luxury fashion label Tom Ford for US$2.8 billion, marking Estee Lauder’s biggest acquisition yet. Once the deal is completed next year, Estee Lauder will become the sole owner of the Tom Ford brand and all of its intellectual property. The company expects to fund this transaction through a combination of cash, debt and $300 million in deferred payments to the sellers that become due beginning July 2025.

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10 iconic projects we have seen at Dutch Design Week 2022

Design Wanted

Northern Europe’s largest design event, Dutch Design Week 2022 (DDW), returned to Eindhoven with an even more community-driven approach, facilitating designers to show their work, create […]. The post 10 iconic projects we have seen at Dutch Design Week 2022 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Cannabis Hospitality Concept Set to Break Ground

VMS

Several Michigan entrepreneurs are banding together to develop a cannabis hospitality concept that will begin construction this month. Called Fields Cannary, the $10 million project will span four acres in Muskegon, Mich., and serve as a one-stop cannabis destination when it’s completed by the fall of 2023, MiBiz reports. The developers plan to convert an existing structure at 420 S.

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“A perfect storm”: How mochi ice cream brand Little Moons blew up on TikTok

Inside Retail

Between Facebook’s shift away from being a place to connect with family and friends, and the rapid decline in usability of Twitter in recent weeks, many people are beginning to look elsewhere for their social media needs. There are myriad alternatives but one in particular has grabbed the attention of younger generations and has seen steady growth for some time: TikTok.

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10 Acre relaunches into retail with a new range of carbon neutral vegan crisps

Talking Retail

East Anglian-based crisp producers, 10 Acre, is relaunching into retail with a rebrand and new range of carbon neutral, hand-cooked, HFSS compliant, vegan and gluten-free crisps. Using potatoes grown on its farm and fried on site for low food miles, the new range will launch with five varieties: Cheese & Onion Flavour, Fried Chicken Flavour, This story continues at 10 Acre relaunches into retail with a new range of carbon neutral vegan crisps.

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Designer labels for 15-year-olds? New generation splashes on luxury

Inside Retail

Luxury shoppers are getting younger and younger, forming a group that’s expected to buoy growth in the sector in the coming years with purchases being made from the age of 15, according to industry forecasts from consultancy Bain released Tuesday. Concern has risen in recent months that appetite from financially stretched Gen Z consumers for “aspirational” purchases, from $300 bucket hats to $900 sneakers, could wane, as inflation and rising living costs hurt the incomes of you

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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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Updated Dillard’s to Anchor Texas Mall

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Dillard’s (Little Rock, Ark.) will construct a new, larger store to replace its existing operations at South Plains Mall in Lubbock, Texas. The new 220,000-square-foot flagship will take over the former Sears site at the mall, replacing the two locations Dillard’s currently occupies within the complex. “We are pleased to enhance our presence at South Plains Mall, further solidifying the center as one of West Texas’ premier shopping destinations,” Dillard’s CEO Willi

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KMD Brands bullish about Christmas after quarterly sales boost

Inside Retail

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands has reported sales boomed across its brands as trading conditions normalise on both sides of the Tasman. For the 14 weeks to November 6, group sales rose 61.8 per cent compared to the same period last year with underlying operating profit increasing by nearly $27.33 million (NZ$30 million). Sales through its flagship Kathmandu chain increased 107.2 per cent while Rip Curl registered a 29.7 per cent increase.

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Harrods, London

Retail Store Windows

We have no idea where to begin with this scheme as it is so incredibly spectacular. We made a special effort to travel into town just to go and have a look at this for ourselves and wow, wow, wow.amazing. In collaboration with Dior who have taken over all nearly all of the windows here at this magnificent store the brand have absolutely left us speechless.

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“It’s about doing less”: Kowtow MD talks sustainable growth

Inside Retail

Emma Wallace is the managing director of New Zealand-based fashion label Kowtow. Here, she discusses the challenges of a sustainable supply chain, how sticking to your established values helps you stand out, the hidden advantage in not having a strategy at first, and what the business has planned for the next 10 years. She also says there’s a good chance you’re mispronouncing the company name.

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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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ACS updates vaping guide to help retailers spot illicit products

Talking Retail

ACS has updated its Assured Advice guide on selling vapes, helping retailers to tackle the rise in illicit products on shelves. The new ‘Selling Vapes Responsibly’ guide includes everything that retailers need to know to recognise legitimate products, as well as the age verification policies that should be in place to ensure that products are. This story continues at ACS updates vaping guide to help retailers spot illicit products.

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Inside Retail

Two Good Co is collaborating with a range of small businesses and social enterprises to release its new ‘Christmas gifts for good’ festive range. Starting in 2015 as an organic soup kitchen in Kings Cross, the social enterprise has scaled over the years. It now includes a ‘buy one, give one’ model – featuring luxury gift packs and self-care products – with proceeds going to local domestic violence refuges.

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Seymourpowell designs app to make Stirling the “world’s first” AR city

Design Week

The new Stirling XP app allows the Scottish city of Stirling to become “the first fully Augmented Reality city in the world” thanks to a project by Stirling Council, BT and Seymourpowell.

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Contra Vision sponsor ‘Graphics Roll-Out’ at UK Graphic Awards

Contra

Contra Vision sponsor ‘Graphics Roll-Out’ at UK Graphic Awards Contra Vision were proud to sponsor the ‘Graphics Roll-Out’ category at this year’s UK Graphic Awards which was held in Manchester on Wednesday 5 October. Grapefruit Graphics won gold for this category with their graphics done for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. To bring this colossal project to life, the Grapefruit Graphics team flew over to Tokyo for six weeks and then spent ten days in quarantine.

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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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How to Improve Service in College Campus Offices

Parcel Pending

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role and importance of student services in higher education during a difficult period. Students across the country relied on the help and support offered through various college support services and offices, whether they were studying remotely or attending classes on campus. Now, as we transition to the “next normal,” students on college campuses have a newfound awareness and heightened expectations for campus services when it comes to helping them

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Colliers calls on the government to address business rates in Budget 2022

Talking Retail

Ratings experts at property and investment specialist Colliers are urging the government to address several points relating to business rates ahead of the Budget. “If the Government is serious about kickstarting the economy, it can no longer afford to brush business rates under the carpet,” said John Webber, head of business rates at Colliers. “And.

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Observations from the COP27 Halfway Point

Eye on ESG

We are half way through COP27, so (disregarding the intersessionals that will take place during 2023), the negotiations will “soon” start to focus on Dubai, the venue for next year’s COP28 summit. Who knows how much progress will be made before then. One point to note is that COP27 is more of an “implementation” COP, rather than one with a more grandiose task, such as ramping up climate ambition.

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Amazon Launchpad: A Great Way to Get Your Products Noticed

Retail Bound

Amazon Launchpad is a great way for entrepreneurs to get their products noticed. it provides them with a platform to reach a wide range of customers and get their products in front of Amazon’s millions of active users. If you’re an entrepreneur, Amazon Launchpad is definitely worth checking out. It’s a great way to get your products in front of a large audience and get some exposure for your business.

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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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Old Spaghetti Factory to Modernize Physical Security

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(PRESS RELEASE) ST. LOUIS – Interface Systems, a leading managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, today announced that The Old Spaghetti Factory (OSF), a family-owned and operated restaurant chain with over 40 locations across 13 states, has chosen Interface’s suite of managed services to transform its network, voice and security infrastructure.

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Central Co-op reinforces colleague safety commitment during Respect for Shopworkers Week

Talking Retail

After trialling bodycams in stores for the first time in 2021, Central Co-op is reinforcing its commitment to colleague safety and security as the winter nights get darker. This comes at the start of Respect for Shopworkers Week 2022, an initiative started by the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) to protect retail. This story continues at Central Co-op reinforces colleague safety commitment during Respect for Shopworkers Week.

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CREATABR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO

Retail Design Blog

Creatabar is a leading interior architecture studio specialized in delivering commercial space development and turnkey interior projects. Their team recently.

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Early November trading shows positive signs for Christmas

Talking Retail

NielsenIQ data shows that, in the last four weeks, Total Till value growths have increased to 5.3% from 4.7% last month. Despite inflation accelerating and shoppers purchasing less, declining volumes have stabilised at -5.4% against -5.6% in the last 12 weeks. Across the industry, average spend per visit increased to £18.50 compared to £18.20 last. This story continues at Early November trading shows positive signs for Christmas.

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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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adidas 4DFWD Sports Direct Marketing Campaign

Retail Design Blog

Having previously undertaken several successful seasonal and product launch marketing campaigns in Sports Direct, adidas appointed D4R to support the.

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Müller teams with football star for new campaign

Talking Retail

Müller Yogurts & Desserts has launched a multimillion-pound Müller Rice marketing campaign as it targets new audiences, promoting the brand, attracting new shoppers and driving category growth. Marking the first marketing campaign for Müller Rice in five years, the dairy company has partnered with footballer Declan Rice on the ‘Rice, Rice Baby’ campaign to re-work.

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HIVELAB OFFICE DESIGN

Retail Design Blog

In the post-pandemic era, we are designing a people-centered work platform that respects an efficient and friendly work environment and.

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Spar launches three premium-inspired own label ice cream flavours

Talking Retail

Spar is launching three premium own label ice creams: Spar Vanilla Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce and Belgian Chocolate Shavings, Spar Indulgent Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce and Belgian Chocolate Shavings and Spar White Chocolate Ice Cream with Mixed Berry Sauce and Belgian Chocolate Shavings. Available in participating Spar stores around the UK.

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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.