Design Boom
JULY 19, 2021
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Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
The devastating delta strain of the Covid-19 virus has caused a third state to enter a form of lockdown, with South Australian Premier Steve Marshall announcing new restrictions on Monday evening – alongside an extension to Victoria’s initial five-day lockdown – prompting calls for a nationally consistent approach when it comes to restrictions. Australian Retailers Association chief executive Paul Zahra said the sudden closure of non-essential retail will be devastating to the industry in SA.
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Retail Focus
JULY 19, 2021
The ‘offline’ retail experience at Trentham Shopping Village is proving a hit with businesses and visitors alike. With an occupancy of 98%, the popular North Staffordshire retail destination – to the south of Stoke-on-Trent – is thriving despite the challenges of Covid-19 and online shopping. Plus, footfall through the visitor centre into the renowned Trentham Gardens was up by around 15% in March this year, compared to pre-pandemic figures for March 2019.
Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Afterpay will launch its banking app in October to widen its offerings beyond buy now, pay later (BNPL) services for its 3.5 million-plus Australian users as competition intensifies, the company said. The move by Afterpay into banking will test the reach of its relationship with users after a year of explosive growth that saw more people choose to pay in instalments for everyday items during the pandemic.
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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.
Design Week
JULY 19, 2021
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally begins this week. While the Games were rescheduled for this summer, COVID still looms large at this year’s ceremony. Live spectators will not be able to attend events while pandemic protocols have affected some of the ceremonial events. Amid these concerns and a state of emergency, Olympic organisers are pushing forwards with programming to build excitement – and design is a crucial aspect to that, from opening ceremonies to torch relay kits.
Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi will deliver record sales and earnings growth for FY21, according to preliminary results released to shareholders on Tuesday. According to the business, sales grew 12.6 per cent over the course of the year to $8.9 billion, while earnings grew 53.8 per cent to $743 million and net profit reached $506 million – a 67.4 per cent growth on a year prior.
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Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Luxury fashion house Etro has entered a binding agreement to sell a majority of its stake to L Catterton, eyeing Asia expansion. Under the agreement, Etro family will retain a significant minority stake while Etro’s founder, Gerolamo Etro, will be appointed as chairman of the company. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the year. Under the deal, the LVMH-backed private equity firm will support Etro to enhance its digital presence and drive global expansion, with a focus on the sig
Talking Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Wine brand Echo Falls is set to run an on-pack competition offering a luxury pamper night. The competition will kick-off in August and run until October across neck flags on the brand’s 750ml lines and outer case stickers in wholesale, offering shoppers the chance to win one of 500 hampers, featuring products from skincare brand. This story continues at Echo Falls kicks off luxury hamper competition.
Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Snap Inc has bought up Vertebrae, a tech business that helps brands create 3D models of their products for customers to view and interact with, in a move thought to bolster its own augmented reality shopping aspirations. According to a report in The Verge , Snap is increasingly focused on becoming a home to AR shopping, as seen by a recent collaboration with Gucci which allowed customers to ‘try on’ the brand’s limited-edition sneakers to drive purchases, and the recent unveiling of its latest p
Design Week
JULY 19, 2021
Mariia Kharitonova is a 22-year-old product design graduate from the University of Edinburgh. Her final project is Digifold. Design Week: Can you explain what your final project was about? Mariia Kharitonova: I created a series of controllers that merge the digital and physical worlds of video games through interactive origami. The project is designed for children and young adults and challenges the typical handheld game controller and screen interactions.
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.
Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Singapore’s largest anime retailer Hakken! is capitalising on the growing popularity of the category with the opening of its second store in VivoCity this weekend, which will showcase over 700 anime and pop culture goods. The latest outlet is part of the group’s effort to increase accessibility of its products and expand its range of merchandise and titles.
E Delevry
JULY 19, 2021
Etsy has integrated with Hermes UK, with the delivery firm developing an API which connects its services with the global online marketplace and improving the experience for sellers on Etsy. The move means that from the end of this month Etsy sellers will no longer have to enter data manually to create individual parcel labels with Hermes but can download the data and upload it directly in bulk to save time and avoid issues with typing incorrect address details in error.
Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Transparency, investment on new technology, and partnerships will help in getting used-car shoppers more comfortable with buying online, according to Eric Cheng, co-founder and group CEO of the Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Carsome. To tap into the region’s used car market, which trades over US$55 billion worth of automobiles annually, online platforms need to build on new features to aid online shoppers in making their purchasing decisions.
Retail Times
JULY 19, 2021
Britain's fourth largest grocer, Morrisons, is to trial a store outside of its Bradford headquarters that has no tills, allowing customers to collect their groceries and leave immediately.
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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.
Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Simone Cortini is the head of marketplace at Zalora, an online marketplace for fashion and lifestyle products in Southeast Asia. Part of the Global Fashion Group, Zalora has grown by leaps and bounds since it launched in Singapore 10 years ago, and it recently recorded its first profitable quarter in Q4 2020. In this interview, Cortini talks about the changes in consumer spending during Covid and the innovation that will drive Zalora’s success in this region in the years ahead.
VMS
JULY 19, 2021
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. (Chicago) has opened its first physical store in Chicago, according to a company press release. Located at 932 N. Rush Street, the interior is set at 2247 square feet and offers a range of apparel and sports goods. With a “leather-inspired … signature scent,” the space showcases historical sports relics and also has a feature allowing customers to alter the store’s music playlist.
Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
A new online marketplace with a difference has launched in Australia this week, with a focus on feel-good shopping. Better That donates a percentage of every purchase made on the site to a charity or community organisation, and it puts the power in customers’ hands to choose which good cause they wish to support at checkout. “Better That will be unlike any other online marketplace in Australia – a percentage of every sale will go to the shopper’s chosen good cause, whether they be schools, sport
VMS
JULY 19, 2021
The hallmark of retail has always been its ability to embrace new ideas, new products and new concepts. Over the course of its history, retail has been quick to adapt. In recent years our culture and our society have changed at a rate never seen before. From new technologies to existential challenges, the world is markedly different today than it was yesterday, and it will be markedly different tomorrow than it is today.
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
Inside Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Hiring isn’t easy. How do you find the right person in a sea of resumes? When Covid-19 forced the world into lockdown in early 2020, Australians turned to shopping online. This led to fashion e-commerce business Esther & Co acquiring new customers at a much faster rate than it had ever anticipated. This incredible growth meant that the business quickly found itself needing to hire new talent to help support this demand.
VMS
JULY 19, 2021
Victoria’s Secret & Co. (Columbus, Ohio) is planning to debut three “test” locations by this fall. It’s dubbing the concept “store of the future” and is planning to rollout another 10 test locations by 2022, reports CNBC. One of the new stores is reportedly in an “off-mall” strip center, which is a new move for the brand. “We can take advantage of the traffic that’s in those clearance and off-mall locations … It’s about a flexible environment where we can move merchandise around – based on w
Retail Design Blog
JULY 19, 2021
Following their nationwide redesign of ALDI Australia’s stores, Landini Associates were engaged to design a local, smaller trading format for.
Talking Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Dunkin Donuts is rolling out its products into 300 One Stop stores over the next few months, following a trial in 15 stores. The products available to One Stop stores are the Boston Crème double pack (£2.75) and the twin pack Strawberry Frosted Ring Rainbow Set (£2.75). There is also a four-pack available for £4.75. This story continues at Dunkin Donuts added to One Stop line up.
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Retail Design Blog
JULY 19, 2021
For the manufacturer materia (www.materia.se), part of the SwediThe Rocca stool has a playful design that helps the body to.
Talking Retail
JULY 19, 2021
The school year ends for many this week and symbol groups are encouraging retailers to use gifts for teachers as a boost to business. Nisa is among the symbol groups offering promotions to help customers choose presents for teachers who, like many others, have had a particularly tough working year because of the pandemic. Offline. This story continues at Gifts for teachers provide timely boost to business as the school year ends.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 19, 2021
Barry Nisan, owner of Epic Cycles, reached out to Figure3 to help open his new concept store in downtown Toronto,
Retail Times
JULY 19, 2021
In preparation for the reopening of their buildings, four-fifths (83%) of UK businesses have either already implemented clean air technology (52%) or plan to in the next twelve months (31%), according to a new research report from Johnson Controls.
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 19, 2021
The Feathery Transformation To break away from the oppression and discomfort in a long and narrow space, the designer changed.
Retail Times
JULY 19, 2021
Given the disappointment of Christmas 2020, it is important to make up for lost time and make Christmas 2021 better than ever. However, The Entertainer, the UK’s largest family-owned retailer has urged shoppers to shop earlier this year to avoid disappointment of not getting the perfect toys for your little ones.
Talking Retail
JULY 19, 2021
Government confirmation that it will scrap the plan to increase the age for those permitted to sell lottery tickets from 16 to 18 has been welcomed by the NFRN. The minister for media and data, John Whittingdale, said: “In order to minimise the impact on retailers and offer additional flexibility, the government intends to introduce. This story continues at Government confirms that 16-year-olds will still be able to sell lottery tickets.
Retail Store Windows
JULY 19, 2021
We were quite surprised to see that this window scheme had changed quite rapidly recently. Perhaps the previous scheme was only a quick promotion, who knows? Anyway this installation is quite a difficult one to talk about as it is rather simple. Giant buttons on wheels. There you go. Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retailstorewindows.com Don't forget you can also join our community an
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