Tue.Nov 07, 2023

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Would you like Crocs with that? McDonald’s teams with cult footwear brand

Inside Retail

Fast-food restaurant chain McDonald’s has collaborated with casual footwear label Crocs in Australia to release the first-ever McDonald’s x Crocs collection. Available across the country from Wednesday (November 7), the collection includes the Grimace x Crocs Cozzy Sandal, Birdie x Crocs Classic Clog, Hamburglar x Crocs Classic Clog, and McDonald’s x Crocs Classic Clog.

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Savile Row lights up for Christmas

Retail Focus

Savile Row, the world-renowned bespoke tailoring district in the heart of Mayfair, is debuting its new Christmas lights on Thursday , 16th November. The Christmas lights have taken inspiration from iconic tools found in every tailor’s workshop: a pair of shears. The giant illuminated golden shears are seen cutting through a glittering pealight swathe of ‘fabric’, with the message of ‘Savile Row Christmas’ twinkling against the winter sky.

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Retail, but not as you know it: A look at the “remote store of the future”

Inside Retail

Not-for-profit store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the sole grocery and retail provider for many remote communities located across northern Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands. Serving communities as far north as Saibai Island and Boigu Island – located a few kilometres from Papua New Guinea – CEQ is tasked with providing food security and essential services for these communities.

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Pandora unveils ‘Art of Loves’ experiential pop-up on London’s South Bank

Retail Focus

This November, Pandora is excited to welcome consumers to an immersive new pop up experience in central London. Situated on the South Bank, near Tower Bridge, Pandora has worked with creative agency, Backlash , on a unique activation which has been inspired by Pandora’s holiday campaign, Loves Unboxed. The ‘Art of Loves’ pop-up, which will be open to the public from Thursday 9th – Sunday 19th November, has been designed to look like a huge Pandora jewellery box, welcoming everyone who walks thro

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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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How social commerce platform Smthgood is reinventing eco-fashion in Asia

Inside Retail

The intersection of technology and sustainability is redefining the fashion landscape in Asia, and one of the leaders of this movement is Smthgood, a marketplace with a mission. Smthgood isn’t just another online shopping destination; it’s actually harnessing the power of gamification, engagement and loyalty to incentivise consumers to make more thoughtful purchases.

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Hyperphysical Luxury Retail Stores: Bridging the Gap Between the Physical and Digital Worlds

Retail Focus

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. The landscape of luxury retail has undergone a profound evolution in recent years, ushering in a new era where the boundaries between the physical and digital realms are blurred. The catalyst behind this transformation is the emergence of hyperphysical stores, a groundbreaking approach that is redefining the very essence of the retail experience.

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Daikin appoints Hasan Onder as the president of Daikin Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa

Design Middleeast

Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE (“Daikin”), a leading manufacturer of Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, & Refrigeration solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Hasan Onder as President of the Daikin Middle East and Africa Region in addition to his responsibility in Türkiye and CIS regions. He has served as the CEO of Daikin Türkiye since 2011 and in his expanded role, Hasan Onder will also assume the role of President of Daikin Middle East and Africa, covering a wide geog

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LVMH invests in high-end eyewear chain Barton Perreira

Inside Retail

LVMH subsidiary Thélios has agreed to acquire luxury eyewear company Barton Perreira which has a loyal customer base, the majority of which is in the US. The acquisition is expected to lead to Barton Perreira’s footprint being broadened in Europe and Asia. Barton Perreira founders Bill Barton and Patty Perreira will continue in their roles as CEO and designer, respectively, and continue to lead the company after the acquisition. “We are excited to welcome Barton Perreira into our Mai

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Dubai Cares and ALEC collaborate to refurbish National Charity School with cutting-edge learning and play equipments

Design Middleeast

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), recently partnered with ALEC, a leading construction and related businesses company in the GCC and Africa, to revamp the classrooms and the playground areas at the National Charity School for Girls and Boys in Ajman. Students at the school will now have access to facilities that incorporate engaging teaching aids, including essential furniture such as desks and chairs, which will enhance the quality of their learning

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Why this SEO and performance manager loves working in retail

Inside Retail

As Taking Shape’s SEO and digital performance manager, Kiran Flynn is the plus-size fashion brand’s go-to person for digital and content marketing. Relatively new to retail – she joined Taking Shape from a performance marketing agency in 2021, and prior to that, she worked in the travel industry – Flynn is eager to continue expanding her knowledge and responsibilities in this sector.

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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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AIRSIDE by Snøhetta

Retail Design Blog

With views over Victoria Harbour and the Kai Tak River, the 177,670-square-metre project merges a 213-metre-tall tower with a second.

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Ebay forecasts fourth-quarter results below estimates on weak consumer spending

Inside Retail

Ebay forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates and joined other e-commerce platforms in sounding the alarm on weaker-than-expected consumer spending. San Jose, California-based Ebay’s shares were down about 6.8 per cent in trading after the bell. High interest rates and stubborn inflation across major economies in Europe as well as in the US have further eaten into consumers’ discretionary budgets.

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KLUE Creative Offices by pronounced design

Retail Design Blog

pronounced design created a space that honors the KLUE Creative brand identity at their offices in Shanghai, China. KLUE is.

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Here come the tears: A world without Johnson & Johnson and Kellogg’s?

Inside Retail

In recent months, the world has been met with news that the Johnson & Johnson and Kellogg’s brands would be no more. Well, kind of anyway. I’ll clear that up later. Headlines blared that these iconic US-based brands would be replaced by the newly formed Kenvue and Kellanova, respectively. The announcements lit up the social media sphere as another example of corporatisation gone too far: “How dare they even think about dropping the typeface.

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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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Korean Tea Cookie Festival by tsoystar

Retail Design Blog

The Korean Tea Cookie Festival is a fragrant holiday that will lift the veil of mystery of the oldest dessert.

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Wickes announces opening of a new store in Torquay

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Home improvement retailer Wickes has announced the opening of a new store in Torquay as part of the ongoing investment into its store estate. The store will be located on Orchard Way, Torquay, TQ2 7FA, visible from Rivera Way.

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RAK Ceramics unveils state-of-the-art design hub in d3

Design Middleeast

RAK Ceramics, one of the largest ceramics brands in the world, today announced the inauguration of a new Design Hub in the iconic Dubai Design District (d3) – the first of its kind in the UAE. Situated at Building 3 in d3 – a creative hotspot for leading interior designers, architects, developers and artisans – the new RAK Ceramics facility is the first of its kind in the Middle East.

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Fashion industry creates 1.2bn tonnes of CO2, report finds

E Delevry

The recently published RetailX Global Fashion 2023 report has highlighted that the fashion industry’s environmental impact has several facets, which contributed to it releasing 1.2bn tonnes of greenhouse gases into the environment in 2022. The manufacture of first materials and then garments accounts for a sizeable part of this, although shipping of goods from manufacture to sale – often literally on the other side of the world – and the subsequent disposal of discarded items, often involving l

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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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Fort Wayne Farm Show 2024 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

FT WAYNE, IN – The Fort Wayne Farm Show is coming to Indiana for their 35 th annual expo, showcasing the latest and greatest products in the agriculture industry. The show dates are January 16 th – 18 th , 2024. Each year, the dedicated Tradexpos team tirelessly caters to the changing demands of America’s livestock producers, row crop farmers, and agriculture professionals.

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Imported Paper Shopping Bags Under Scrutiny by the US Department of Commerce

CRP

Imported Paper Shopping Bags Under Scrutiny by the US Department of Commerce On May 31, 2023, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Shopping Bags submitted antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CVD) petitions to the US Department of Commerce for imports of paper shopping bags. These petitions claim that certain countries are believed to be unfairly subsidizing the production of paper shopping bags , which is harming or poised to harm the US industry producing similar products.

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5 Ways to Streamline the Construction Document Package Submission and Review Process

CTM Design

When you’re developing land or constructing/ significantly renovating a building for a retail business, you need to submit a construction document package (also known as the detailed design package ) for municipal review and approval. Developed by an engineering firm or architect, these drawings show how the project will be built – and ensure it is designed to meet all building codes and municipal regulations.

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Staying in vogue: the enduring modernity of a classic modular sofa

Design Wanted

BBB continues its journey of rediscovering and showcasing the great classics of design, projects that are unrelated to any fashion or trend logic, but so powerful […] The post Staying in vogue: the enduring modernity of a classic modular sofa appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Tesco executive chef shares his top recipes and tips for students starting out in the kitchen this term

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With students settling into university life, the thought of having to cook entirely for themselves can be a daunting prospect. New data* from Tesco has found that a third (30%) of children aged 18-21 only cook a meal once a month when at home, and 5% admit to never having cooked a meal at home […] If you want more information Retail Times get in to

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How to Budget for PR in 2024

Retail Bound

It’s budgeting season! While you’re busy crunching numbers, setting revenue projections, and trying to plan for 2024 expenses, think about the projects you’ve wanted to invest in but haven’t had a chance to just yet. This might be the year to prioritize public relations for your company. Here’s our advice on how to budget for PR. WHAT PUBLIC RELATIONS DOES FOR A COMPANY All too often, Public Relations (PR) falls to the bottom of the prioritization list.

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Biscuiteers continues wholesale expansion through partnerships with leading hotels

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Biscuiteers, the UK’s original hand-iced biscuit company, is continuing its expansion into wholesale, with the launch of bespoke and Christmas collections created for some of Britain’s most prestigious hotels, including The Langham, JW Marriott Grosvenor House London and The Newt in Somerset.

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#Gallery: Winning moments captured in photos at the Design Middle East Awards 2023

Design Middleeast

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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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Five ways you can use email and SMS to boost your BFCM sales

Inside Retail

The four-day-long omnichannel shopping festival Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) – one of the peak retail trading seasons for Australian retailers – provides a massive opportunity not only to optimise sales but to strategically attract new customers. BFCM is the time when retailers have the opportunity to implement multiple discount plans, countdown promotions and a focused, concentrated program of engagement with existing and new customers.

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