Mon.Mar 06, 2023

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How Tag Heuer is evolving to stand the test of time

Inside Retail

Global watch brand Tag Heuer is gearing up to grow in Australia after going through a period of consolidation. Here, we speak with the brand’s general manager, Van Mulryan, about the new Tag Heuer boutique in Adelaide, the increased demand for luxury items and how her upbringing has shaped her career. Inside Retail : Can you tell me about the new store Tag Heuer just opened in Adelaide?

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Strong consumer demand for affordable, sustainable products will drive Fairtrade market in 2023

Retail Times

As consumers strive to become more sustainable, they are increasingly demanding ethically sourced products such as bananas, chocolate and coffee, says the Fairtrade Foundation as its annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign gets under way.

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Reserve Bank’s ‘sledgehammer approach’ leaves small businesses the victims

Inside Retail

Today’s Reserve Bank interest rate rise will force some local businesses – especially small retailers – to close, says National Retailers Association CEO Greg Griffith. The bank raised the official cash rate (OCR) another 0.25 per cent, taking it to 3.6 per cent – the highest rate in a decade – and warns that further raises are likely. The strategy of increasing the OCR is to increase the amount of money householders must spend on their monthly mortgages, reducing the amount they spend on disc

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Polish brand Artu hits the nail once again with a new collaboration with Moritz Putzier

Design Wanted

With a successful trajectory and only four years in the market, the Poland-based brand Artu, has paved its way to the home interior and hospitality market […] The post Polish brand Artu hits the nail once again with a new collaboration with Moritz Putzier appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Simplifying the process: Why Koala is taking on the nursery

Inside Retail

Koala has grown substantially since its launch in 2015 with the brand expanding beyond its initial product line and into the living room with a range of homewares. Now, Koala is growing into a new room in the home: the nursery. For the past two years, the team have been testing and trialling a set of nursery products, called Joey, which includes a baby cot and mattress, a kids bed and mattress, drawers and a guard rail, in order to deliver the safest possible set of products.

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IKEA and Shelter launch roomsets revealing reality of temporary accommodation

Retail Times

IKEA and its national charity partner, Shelter, have today launched ‘Real Life Roomsets’ in four IKEA stores, alongside new research that reveals public opinion around the housing emergency in the UK.

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Match made in DIY-heaven: eBay and Dulux come together to cater to rise of DIY upcyclers

Retail Times

As more people turn to do-it-yourself home improvements, bringing together eBay’s array of pre-loved furniture and Dulux’s colour expertise, the new DIY hub on eBay is a one-stop-shop for savvy shoppers looking to revamp their homes.

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Her Black Book’s focus on women-led brands drives 10-fold traffic surge

Inside Retail

An online event celebrating women-led fashion brands has reached nearly one million people in its first day, Her Black Book co-founder Julie Stevanja says , highlighting an appetite for Australian shoppers to support the women behind pioneering labels. Festival of Her, which launched Thursday, offers users of the Her Black Book app-exclusive discounts and cashback offers to more than 200 female-founded brands.

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Why Marketing Ops should be your next career move

Shopperations

Shopper marketing has always been an ambiguous place in terms of career planning. Unlike in traditional brand, sales or finance roles, shopper marketing almost never has a clear career path paved in front of them. This is unfortunate because the experiences that shopper marketers gain in their vast and complex assignments are very valuable to their organizations.

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Shop from the car: US retail expert on the biggest tech, trends to watch

Inside Retail

Nadine Heubel, senior managing director of travel retail North America and global wholesale at Newmark, recently shared her insights regarding the latest in US brands, technology and trends that will shape the global retail landscape in 2023 and beyond. Heubel, in discussion with Inside Retail managing editor Heather McIlvaine, highlighted the US and global retailers at the forefront of the industry who are introducing cutting edge innovations, and are shaping the way that consumers shop and spe

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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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Branding sustainability into commerce

Retail Times

Sustainability is rising in importance in the complex mix of factors that go to make up brand equity.

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Shein’s rival Temu to expand into Australia, NZ

Inside Retail

Cross-border fashion and lifestyle platform Temu is set to expand into Australia and New Zealand, aiming to take on Shein within a year. Temu will roll out in the two Oceania markets on March 13, offering an exemption of commission and deposit fees. According to China Daily , PDD Holdings will provide infrastructure services including warehousing, cross-border logistics and after-sales services for Chinese manufacturers.

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4 Signs It Might Be Time to Change Your Fixture Vendor

Scrube

If you're a retail professional, you know that choosing the right store fixture vendor is crucial to your business. But how do you know when it's time to make a change? Change can be daunting, especially when it comes to something as important as your store. But if your current vendor isn't cutting it anymore, it might come down to a necessary change in order to get better results and make the most of your budget.

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Latest trends in industrial supply chain and logistics

Inside Retail

The industrial supply chain is undergoing significant changes, as companies deal with longer lead times, labour shortages, low industrial vacancy rates, and increasing customer demand. In 2023 and beyond, it’s clear that the same processes that were working before, are not always going to be good enough to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Companies that focus on convenience, efficiency, and adaptability will come out on top.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, RomĂ¡n 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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Double-pane vs. Triple-pane Windows – What to Choose in 2023?

Mindful Design

When it comes to purchasing new windows, one of the most frequently asked questions is whether to get double or triple-pane windows. Below, we explore the differences between double and triple-pane vinyl windows, their features, and how to get the most out of your replacement project. What are double and triple-pane windows? A window pane […] The post Double-pane vs.

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AI-driven data analysis aids smart retail decision-making as sector aims to weather more tough times

Retail Times

Already bruised and battered coming out of the pandemic, bricks and mortar retailers and their landlords continue to face severe economic challenges as the cost-of-living crisis bites into their customers’ disposable income and rising energy costs present a foundational threat.

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Pop Ups Are Here to Stay: How a Temporary Store Concept Has Become Permanent

Gustie Creative

Pop Up retail began as a traveling and temporary store concept in the 1990’s and has grown ever more popular with brands and businesses over the years. Today, Pop Up retail is thriving and definitely here to stay. Pop Up stores serve many purposes in business and are popular with consumers because they are exclusive, [.] The post Pop Ups Are Here to Stay: How a Temporary Store Concept Has Become Permanent appeared first on Gustie Creative.

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Freemans launches casual daywear collection, Freestyle

Retail Times

Freemans, the digital department store, today (3 March 2023) announced the introduction of a new range called Freestyle. Designed in-house and exclusive to the retailer, Freestyle, will fill a casual daywear market opportunity, the retailer has identified, that continues to grow and was borne from a shift in how we dress due to changing work patterns.

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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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Venice Innovation Design – This year’s guest of honor is architect Mario Cucinella

Design Wanted

VID – Venice Innovation Design is the event that accompanies the urban regeneration process of the island of San Servolo, in Venice, owned by the Metropolitan […] The post Venice Innovation Design – This year’s guest of honor is architect Mario Cucinella appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Majestic toasts 10 new Diversity in Wine Scholars

Retail Times

Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has raised a glass to the latest cohort of graduates from its industry-leading Diversity in Wine Scholarship. Ten more candidates from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and diverse backgrounds have successfully come through Majestic’s free training programme, achieving their Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 qualification.

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How Simpli Namdhari is elevating India’s vegetarian grocery market 

Inside Retail

In a country like India , where almost 40 per cent of the population is vegetarian , there’s a lot of room for growth for Simpli Namdhari, a 100 per cent vegetarian grocery business that specialises in seed-to-plate sourcing and experiential retail stores. The company recently opened its tenth store in Bangalore’s JP Nagar area, and CEO Gurmukh Roopra said there are more to come.

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A song of ice and fire: Octopus Energy strikes solar supply deal with Iceland Foods

Retail Times

Octopus Energy’s generation arm has inked a new partnership with Iceland Foods, the UK’s leading frozen food retailer. The 10-year deal will see green power supplied to Iceland from the Breach solar farm in Cambridgeshire, which Octopus manages on behalf of Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (ORIT). The solar farm will provide c.

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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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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure at Retail Establishments

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular, especially with rising gas prices over the past year. EVs now make up roughly three percent (3%) of the global vehicle fleet, up from one percent (1%) at the end of 2020. Last year, President Biden announced a lofty goal for EVs to make up fifty percent (50%) of all vehicles sold in the United States by 2030.

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Producing the perfect shot without a photographer – why online retailers are turning to virtual imagery studios

Retail Times

By Alexandre de Vigan, CEO, Nfinite When it comes to e-commerce, the importance of imagery cannot be overstated. As shoppers can’t touch or hold a product online, having high-quality visuals is crucial to help them make a buying decision. In an online environment, shoppers want to evaluate a product from all sides, angles, and contexts.

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East of England Co-op uses smart tech to encourage good driving behaviours, cutting fuel costs by 13.8%

Retail Times

East of England Co-op, the fourth largest consumer co-operative in the UK, has achieved dramatic drops in fuel use, emissions, and vehicle idling, across its fleet of 104 vehicles thanks to the adoption of British green-tech for fleets.

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Community-focused concept, Nike Unite, signs at Merry Hill

Retail Times

Sovereign Centros has announced the signing of community-focused concept, Nike Unite, at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top 10 retail and leisure destinations. Taking a 10,165sq ft space on the lower level, the store is designed to be a local home for members and the most valuable destination for sport.

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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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IKEA to use bio-based glue for reduced climate footprint

Retail Times

To reduce the climate footprint of board production, IKEA is switching from fossil-based to bio-based glues. Today, 5% of the climate footprint of the total IKEA value chain is connected to the use of glue in board materials.

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A renegade strategy? Games publisher picks Brightpearl to level up scale

Retail Times

California games publisher, Renegade Game Studios, is all set to scale without barriers after partnering with Brightpearl to transform its business operations. With Brightpearl supporting its operational infrastructure, the San Diego-born tabletop publisher will gain access to the industry-leading Inventory Planner Premium, a purpose-built suite of Plug & Play integrations and a game-changing Automation Engine.

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Sainsbury’s donates 10 million meals through Neighbourly

Retail Times

Sainsbury’s has announced it has reached a significant milestone with Neighbourly, having donated its 10 millionth meal to those facing food insecurity in 18 months. Sainsbury’s has worked with Neighbourly since 2021 to connect all its stores with local charity partners, helping to manage surplus food donations.

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L.A Brewery collaborates with itsu on new flavours and launches into all stores

Retail Times

Suffolk-based brand, L.A Brewery (www.labrewery.co.uk) has partnered with healthy, Asian-inspired healthy restaurant itsu, to offer customers two brand new craft drinks: Lemon, Yuzu & Ginger Kombucha and Passionfruit Kombucha. The new products are priced at £2.79 per bottle and launched in to all itsu stores on 17th February 2023. L.

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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