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Five retailers share their expectations for peak season

Inside Retail

For many Australian retailers, the start of November marks the beginning of peak season and all that comes with it: packed stores, products flying off the shelf, big discounts and major online shopping events. The next eight weeks are going to be make-or-break for some businesses, and they have been preparing for it all year. But the latest interest rate increase from the Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday is threatening to spoil the party.

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alternating patterns and splashes of color energize retail interior by ROOI in shanghai

Design Boom

ROOI design unveils all beings store in shanghai On the bustling Yuyuan Road in Shanghai, China, ROOI designed a vibrant store for a local clothing brand called All Beings. The design presents a contemporary interior with striking spatial elements that draw the attention of passersby. Floating bright red signs, rotating installations, panels with changing patterns, […].

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Analysis: where employers are wrong about Labor’s industrial relations bill

Inside Retail

Labor’s proposed amendment to the Fair Work Act (subtitled its Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill ) has drawn fire from Australia’s three leading employer groups: The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it will create more strikes and unemployment. The Australian Industry Group says it threatens decades of national prosperity and will turn workplaces into conflict zones.

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The growing conscience of the fashion-conscious: Sustainability and authenticity become key considerations for UK fashion shoppers

Retail Focus

UK consumers are increasingly rating sustainability and brand authenticity as key consideration factors in their fashion buying decisions, the latest research from Centra, the headless commerce platform for fashion and lifestyle brands, reveals. Original research of over 2,000 UK shoppers in Centra’s latest report How your brand can capture its full potential globally showed that while the product itself rated was the top consideration for 50% of consumers, key brand values, including fashio

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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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Flight Centre to reopen 35 stores as travel demand soars

Inside Retail

Trans-Tasman travel company Flight Centre is set to reopen 35 retail stores from hibernation with a nationwide recruitment drive planned to fill vacancies. Flight Centre’s GM for Australia, Brent Novak, said the reopening will particularly help customers in regional areas who rely on face-to-face consultations for travel purposes. “At a time when regional and suburban communities in Australia are witnessing services such as banking and telecommunications closing branches and becoming available o

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H&M puts sustainability, experiential services and customer experience at the heart of their new Angel Central store

Retail Focus

H&M Angel Central “ will create a welcoming, modern and meaningful shopping experience where style, creativity and culture are celebrated,” says H&M UK & IE Expansion Manager, Christopher Clare. “Through introducing new services, like click and collect lockers and self-service checkouts, we hope to create a seamless customer experience within our Angel Central store.”.

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Our pick for the 10 best biophilic lighting designs that leverage the power of light

Design Wanted

Today, design is increasingly focused on the environment, from LEED buildings and sustainable materials to eco-friendly decor. But this idea is not new. For decades, designers […]. The post Our pick for the 10 best biophilic lighting designs that leverage the power of light appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Diwali deep dive: Rural online shoppers powering India’s festive season

Inside Retail

India’s biggest festive season Diwali has just ended, and the standout trend from this year’s event is the participation of rural online shoppers in growing e-commerce sales across the country. Following two years of a lull due to the pandemic, Indian retailers across sectors were betting big on this season to bring cheer to the otherwise sluggish economic scenario.

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Piet Hein Eek: self-producer and curator of “PARALLELS” exhibition in EDIT Napoli 2022

Design Wanted

Earlier this month, the independent design fair EDIT Napoli was back in Naples from October 7th to 9th for its fourth consecutive edition hosting exhibitors from […]. The post Piet Hein Eek: self-producer and curator of “PARALLELS” exhibition in EDIT Napoli 2022 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Vicinity Centre CEO and MD Grant Kelley to retire

Inside Retail

Grant Kelley is to retire as the CEO and MD of Vicinity Centres after five years in the role. Vicinity’s chairman, Trevor Gerber, said Kelley has multiple achievements and contributions under his belt including a major asset recycling program that “transformed the quality” of Vicinity’s retail asset portfolio. “Grant successfully led Vicinity through the significant and unprecedented challenges of the pandemic while at the same time, ensuring the company was well-positioned to deliver on its lon

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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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Barnbrook collaborates on The Horror Show! to explore creative rebellion

Design Week

Barnbrook has worked with a team of curators from Somerset House and Sam Jacob Studio on the design of The Horror Show! A Twisted Tale of Modern Britain, an exhibition exploring how horror has influenced creative rebellion in Britain over the last 50 years. Sam Jacobs Studio carried out the 3D design, Somerset House senior curator Claire Catterall and co-curators Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard are.

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Activating consumer support for the circular economy, and your brand

Inside Retail

Against the backdrop of rising costs, supply chain issues and extreme weather events, more consumers are re-examining their consumption and waste habits. Moreover, they are calling on businesses to play a more active role in exchange for their support. CommBank’s latest Consumer Insights Report – Circular Economy: The impact of business-led action on future consumers, highlights the shared value consumer businesses can create by providing avenues for customers to reduce waste.

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Roberto Cavalli, London

Retail Store Windows

Theres quite a market stall feel to this installation, don't you think? This appears to be where the brand is headed with their more urban approach to their schemes. (you may also remember their recent Rock 'n' Roll installation). Perhaps this is their new USP? We are actually thankful that they have finally found an angle to work from as the windows here have been quite generic for some time now.

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How an NBA All-Star is helping to boost Kicks Crew’s street cred

Inside Retail

Global online sneaker store Kicks Crew has always had a knack for engaging with its target audience in unique yet contemporary ways, and its latest partnership with NBA All-star Damian Lillard is a case in point. Lillard has just become an equity investor in the platform and face of the brand, beginning with a community-focused visual campaign and in-app digital experience.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & 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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Behind the design at 80 Cheapside…

Edge

Featured in Commercial News Media publication “To create value for our clients, we believe you must deliver quality office space focused on what the occupier wants. Our brief was to create a flexible, bold, and vibrant workspace that appeals to occupiers and encourages their staff back to the office. The team at Edge produced a fantastic design concept for the space and we have been impressed by Virtus on the delivery.

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Why do people remain loyal to a brand? Here are five key reasons

Inside Retail

Brand loyalty is hard-won and never a sure thing. Shoppers may appear to be loyal but often they remain with brands out of inertia, time poverty, or because there is no glaring reason to change. Loyalty is precarious. Many customers are just a hair’s breadth from reconsidering their choices. Even the loyalty of those who have remained with a brand for years is up for debate.

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3 Retail Store Design Ideas to Maximize Sales

Fuhrmann Construction

There’s a long list of things to think about when creating a retail store design. There is more to think about than just how your store will look. You also have to consider how it will function and generate revenue. How you set up your store can affect your company’s ability to maximize sales. It’s important to give strategic consideration to how you set things up and where you place specific elements.

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HKEx Launches Core Climate, Hong Kong’s International Carbon Marketplace

Eye on ESG

On 28 October 2022, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“ HKEx ”) launched Core Climate , an international carbon marketplace designed to allow for the trading of voluntary carbon credits and instruments, which provides a best-in-class, trusted market infrastructure and helps connect capital with climate-related products and opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China and globally.

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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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New Chapter Leaders in Atlanta | Southeast, New York, Ohio and Pacific Northwest for 2022-24 Term

Retail Design Institute

Congratulations to all newly elected officers in four Chapters for the newest term that begins November 1, 2022 and ends October 31, 2024. Atlanta | Southeast members elected Sarah Rogers, RDI, senior creative director, TPN, as President. Adimika Owens, RDI, senior director, visual merchandising & design, Floor & Décor, was elected Vice President.

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Why Beautiful Public Spaces Matter More than Ever

Form Room

In dark and divided times, we all know how beautiful spaces can lift our spirits and bring us together. Why then should public spaces experienced by thousands of people a day be typically devoid of the kind of warmth and expression we value in our homes, favourite restaurants or local galleries?

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5 Tips For Building A Sustainable Pop-Up Store

RetailMinded

Building a sustainable pop-up store is easier than thought. You only need to use eco-friendly materials and make most aspects of your business sustainable. For instance, you should choose the most eco-friendly material when selecting shelving and packages. Additionally, your cleaning products should also be eco-friendly to avoid interfering with the larger aspect of your store. .

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Accessible Luxury: Tapping into Millennial and Gen Z Consumers

Chutegerdeman

The post Accessible Luxury: Tapping into Millennial and Gen Z Consumers appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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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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Schemata Architects creates sports store with fixtures made from discarded marine debris

Dezeen

Display fixtures made from jerry cans and blocks of polystyrene salvaged from the ocean feature in this concept store for a outdoor brand on Jeju island by Schemata Architects. Created for Kolon Sport , an outdoor brand with sustainability at its core, the concept store is located in a commercial building on the island of Jeju. Jeju is South Korea's largest island and is renowned for its beach resorts and volcanic landscape.