Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
Department store Myer has partnered with Close The Loop to trial a cosmetics packaging recycling program. The trial will run for eight weeks till September 16 and will have Close the Loop collect, sort and process products into eight categories. Both hard and soft plastics will be shredded and used in Close the Loop’s TonerPlas – an asphalt additive – while metals will be separated and recycled.
Retail Focus
JULY 25, 2022
On the 21st of July the industry congregated at Sook Oxford Street , London, to learn the Shortlisted entries for the upcoming 2022 Creative Retail Awards. The Shortlist presents some of the very best in global retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display with projects including Woolworths South Africa, Sports Direct, Chanel, Sky, Coach, Asda and many more. .
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Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
Department store group Myer says its sales will nudge $3 billion for the full year as burgeoning online sales and “positive outcome” across all metrics drove solid growth, despite the loss of trading days to Covid during the second half. In a trading update for the 52 weeks to July 30, the business said it expects second-half sales to be up by about 17 per cent.
Design Week
JULY 25, 2022
This June the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) released the government’s responses to a call for views of the UK designs framework. The report also gave an idea of what designers see as shortfalls in the system. As the government continues to call for views on the design protection system, Design Week asked industry experts about their experience with the current system. “The Government says we.
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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.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
Pre-Covid, physical retail excellence was centred around creative, immersive experiences and sometimes rather glamorous product ranges. While those offerings are of course still celebrated in the industry, during the Retailer Awards in Australia this year, the winner of the customer experience category was not a sexy sports brand like in previous years, but the reliable Terry White Chemmart, which has a store network of 500 pharmacies across the country.
Jahabow
JULY 25, 2022
Brick-and-mortar sales remain strong with the right in-store experience. This starts with how you merchandise your store — the goal is to help shoppers locate what they want quickly while also increasing your bottom line. Space It Out. If you already know anything about merchandising, you know it starts with a floor plan that facilitates shopping. Whatever your store’s footprint, you need to give customers plenty of space to move around and maneuver their carts through aisles.
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All Work
JULY 25, 2022
Today’s workers need conference rooms to fit their changing needs, spaces that are useful for both those in the office and those working remotely. NeoCon 2022, a commercial interior design convention, shared some ways meeting rooms are beginning to evolve, and why it’s important. Meeting room design trends include preparing for asymmetric video meetings, adding varied seating and zones to encourage creativity. .
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
Travel luggage group Strandbags is gearing up for a big year, with the business’ bag brands set to launch internationally next year. Group chief executive Felicity McGahan told Inside Retail that Strandbags has been working on getting its brands into the UK, Europe and the United States by utilising the supply chain and distribution channels of international brand Antler, which Strandbags took over last year.
Retail Store Windows
JULY 25, 2022
After spending years and years with terrible window schemes and horrible mannequins, this brand is rocking again. OK, well, we know the product was superb, obviously, but the window schemes always looked so incredibly unloved which is so odd for such a luxurious brand. Whoever is looking after this brands' retail store windows is doing a brilliant job although we can of course only mention the London, Bond Street store.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
Australian discount department store Harris Scarfe is moving “full-steam ahead” with its strategic growth plans, despite rising inflation and growing concerns about an economic recession. “We’re full-steam ahead, we’re not battening down the hatches because inflation is going up. We’re absolutely still expanding the business as per the original strategic plan,” Graham Dean, CEO of Harris Scarfe, which is owned by Spotlight Retail Group, told Inside Retail.
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Retail Design Blog
JULY 25, 2022
Gucci first opened a boutique on the premises of the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Vancouver in 2006, and now, sixteen.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
A major refurbishment planned by Maben Group for David Jones’ former menswear building on Bourke Street, Melbourne, will see it house several major retail brands. In a major makeover, the building – acquired by Newark Capital in 2020 during the lockdown – will be redeveloped into a retail store and premium office space. Once completed, the building’s ground and first floors will be occupied by Mecca, while Rodd and Gunn will launch its Lodge Bar and Dining concept facing Little Collins Str
RetailMinded
JULY 25, 2022
Supply Chain and Freight Challenges Leading to Shipping Changes. During the past few years, global challenges have led to disruptions in the supply chain. Closures around the world have slowed the production and distribution of goods, leading many retailers to explore alternatives. The pandemic led many Americans to turn to e-commerce sites to order products, placing increased pressure on brick-and-mortar stores.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
In May, the Australian retail sector recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth, with retail spending experiencing a 10.4 per cent increase over 12 months and a 0.9 per cent increase for the month. It wasn’t all good news, however, as higher prices contributed to the growth, particularly in food retailing and hospitality. With Australia still playing catch up from Covid-disrupted supply chains, and inflation causing headaches for businesses and consumers alike, price rises are inevitable and
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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.
E Delevry
JULY 25, 2022
Tesco has launched a new range of Delivery Saver subscriptions, including a click and collect membership plan. The company’s 12-month plans include an Anytime Delivery package or an Off Peak Delivery package, the latter of which is around half the price of the Anytime Delivery package. Customers can also sign up for a range of six-month plans. They also include Off Peak and Anytime Delivery, in addition to the Anytime Click+Collect plan.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
A list of major retail chains that have confirmed they do not scan the faces of customers and use facial recognition technology has been published by consumer advocacy group Choice. The move comes as several major retailers ‘outted’ by Choice for using scanning technology have bowed to public pressure and will stop doing so. Earlier this month, Australia’s privacy watchdog, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner launched an investigation into Kmart and Bunnings’
Design Wanted
JULY 25, 2022
Celebrating this iconic model’s 50th anniversary, Renault joined forces with French designer Pierre Gonalons to reinvent it into ‘Renault 5 Diamant’ – a one-of-a-kind electric show-car […]. The post Beautifully intertwining interior design and automotive universes appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
If you’ve spent any time in Asia, you may have noticed that there are some distinct differences in retail culture when compared to the Australian market. In electronics, for example, it’s almost unthinkable that a buyer could purchase a television, refrigerator or internet-enabled device without an installation service. In Australia, by contrast, retailers do not routinely offer an installation and demo with the sale of electronic goods – and this can sometimes cause issues for consumers and ret
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
Design Wanted
JULY 25, 2022
Portugal-based Teixeira Design Studio innovatively crafts ‘Link’ – a bespoke warm wooden dining table. “For a while now I’ve had this obsession to simply make a […]. The post Your everyday dining table elevated with a playful design aesthetic appeared first on DesignWanted.
Eye on ESG
JULY 25, 2022
In our blog post here , we discussed the amendments to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited’s (SEHK) Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules, which prohibit single-gender boards among listed companies and IPO applicants in Hong Kong, effective from January 1, 2022. Existing issuers with single-gender boards will have a three-year transition period to appoint a director of a different gender by December 31, 2024.
CAAD
JULY 25, 2022
It is no secret that sustainability is already one of the top priorities for retail and brands. The weight it has acquired in consumers’ purchasing decisions is overwhelming, and more importantly, it will grow exponentially in the future. As consumers demand greater commitment from brands, retailers need to rethink the entire value chain and adopt initiatives to deliver on these sustainability goals.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 25, 2022
Studio L Arquitetura completed the Turim MFO offices to allow focus on integration, collaboration and transparency in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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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.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2022
Widely regarded as nature’s most powerful honey, sustainably harvested from the pristine forests of New Zealand, Comvita’s certified raw m?nuka honey is revered around the world for its unique wellness benefits. Now, Comvita’s biggest international market is China and the business is keen to continue exploring further into Asia. “We went into the Hong Kong market first nearly three decades ago through a local distributor, then we lined up a distributor in mainland China in 2004, followed by fora
Retail Design Blog
JULY 25, 2022
As sustainability becomes a more prevalent and necessary topic in the architecture and design industry, new means of production need.
Eye on ESG
JULY 25, 2022
The Biden Administration’s attempt to tackle the climate crisis has made its way to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Executive Order 14008, dated January 27, 2021, stated “domestic action [on climate change] must go hand in hand with United States international leadership, aimed at significantly enhancing global action,” and called on government agencies to take action. [1] In response, this June, the USPTO unveiled the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program (the Pilot Pro
Retail Design Blog
JULY 25, 2022
The French unicorn startup BlaBlaCar has inaugurated its new headquarters in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The ambition of the.
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
Retail Design Blog
JULY 25, 2022
The concept of packaging design is inspired by the painting of Artist Eugène Delacroix Liberty Leading the People. It.
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