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Aldi Australia plays down imminent e-commerce expansion reports

Inside Retail

Aldi Australia says it continues to explore opportunities to offer online shopping, however, it has downplayed media reports of an imminent move and says comments made by one of its executives were “slightly misconstrued”. News.com reported today that Aldi “will begin offering online shopping to remain competitive with Coles and Woolworths in Australia” citing comments by Aldi’s director of customer interactions, Adrian Christie, speaking at a parliamentary inquiry into promoti

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Trademarking Guidelines & Best Practices For Private Label Sellers

RetailMinded

Private label sellers are making their mark in the ever-expanding world of commerce across Canada and the rest of the world. They bring unique products to the market, build brand identities, and create loyal customer bases. But amidst the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship, most private label sellers often overlook the role of trademarking in brand protection.

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Restaurant Brands struggles as inflation evolves 

Inside Retail

Trans-Tasman fast-food operator Restaurant Brands New Zealand’s performance continued to be impacted by rising inflationary environment during the six months ended June 30. The group cited input cost increases in the New Zealand business – exceeding expectations – and lower than predicted sales growth in California and Hawaii, and higher interest rates.

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Are we Lost in Jargon? A Gyro with a Hospitality Masterclass

Compliantia

I live in the center of Toronto’s Greektown neighborhood. In a place like this, you’d think I could find a good Gyro. Let me assure you, Alexandros does not disappoint in this regard. The gyro is tender, juicy, and perfectly garlicky. But what I love the best about Alexandros is the feeling of getting a masterclass in hospitality with a gyro on the side.

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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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What Bunnings FY23 results mean for the home improvement sector

Inside Retail

Bunnings has long maintained its reputation as one of Australia’s leading retailers. However, a softer second half to the financial year – as well as moves into new categories – indicate potential challenges for retailers in the home improvement and hardware space in the year ahead. The Wesfarmers-owned brand saw revenue increase by 4.4 per cent to $18.5 billion to finish the financial year.

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J.Lindeberg store by Thibaut Allgayer Design Studio

Retail Design Blog

Swedish fashion brand J.Lindeberg has catapulted itself into the global limelight during Copenhagen Fashion Week‘s recent edition with the timely.

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Moonshine Marine by The Neat Trick

Retail Design Blog

Inspired by the unwavering dedication of marines, Moonshine Marine stands as our in-house conceptual masterpiece, reflecting the culmination of meticulous.

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Revolutionising retail engagement with cashback

Inside Retail

Cashback programs are more effective than reward points in shaping certain shopping behaviours, according to new research conducted by cashback platform Cashrewards in partnership with Inside Retail. Figures from the study show that more than three in five consumers feel that cashbacks are more persuasive than rewards points in encouraging them to spend, from making impulse purchases to trying out new products and opting for higher-quality items.

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Renovation Design of BANCANG by Benzhe Design

Retail Design Blog

BANCANG is located in EKA-Tianwu Park in Jinqiao District, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. The site was originally the warehouse of.

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How Pleasant State and Who Gives A Crap are nailing the DTC experience

Inside Retail

Delivering a solid direct-to-consumer offer has become an increasingly important part of modern retail. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, fewer brands were focusing on their own e-commerce operations. But the system shock delivered by the shuttering of physical retail drove many to rethink their online presence. Today, most brands feature an online store, and are able to talk directly to their customers.

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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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ICON Douro Building by Luís Pedro Silva, arquitecto Lda

Retail Design Blog

The ICON Douro project is located in Oporto, next to the crossroads with the largest road traffic in the north.

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Retail Fitout Melbourne: A Fusion of Creativity and Functionality

Greater Group

Dubbed the fashion and style capital of Australia, Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and the second-most populous city in the country. Also known as Australia’s “cultural capital”, Melbourne is home to several art galleries and its iconic laneways and arcades which are galleries in themselves for their vibrant displays of street art and jazz bars.

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Roku Offices by DENTON

Retail Design Blog

DENTON utilized a captivating creativity for the Roku offices in Cardiff, Wales.

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Responsible Forestry with FSC® Certifications

Bay Cities

Forests cover roughly 31% of the Earth’s land surface and are an important part of our daily lives. Not only do they provide oxygen, clean water, and habitat for wildlife, but they are also key for the pulp and paper industry. To encourage responsible forestry, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ® ) was created, a voluntary certification program for sustainable forestry.

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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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5 Ways Automotive Trade Shows Drive Success 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

You’ve hit a wall. Business is good, but you want to take things to the next level. Do you invest in more digital marketing? Advertising? Software? Another location? If these are the kinds of questions you’re asking, you’ve probably also thought about exhibiting at a trade show. Well, as it turns out, exhibiting at trade shows can be one of the best decisions you make for your business.

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New Hoisin Duck on a Pizza and other favourite fusion mash ups from Iceland

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hoi Sin Half Crispy Duck, anyone? Takeaway lovers are in for a (value-packed) treat! Iceland and The Food Warehouse are launching a tantalising, exclusive range of Blue Dragon Asian favourite flavours that shoppers can dine in on at home, any day of the week – minus the hefty takeaway price tag.

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Actionable Insights – building sales, profit, capability and collaboration

Mike Anthony

What do you typically expect from a training workshop? Better skills? That would be a start, for sure. But what if you could run a workshop that did much more than that? What if the training workshop built skills? And drove massive additional sales revenue? And profit? What if the workshop delivered a huge return on investment? What if it changed how different teams worked together, delivering a measurable change in cross-functional collaboration levels?

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The LEGO Group celebrates “Back to Hogwarts”

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This September marks the beginning of a new school year in the Wizarding World! To celebrate Back To Hogwarts, on 1st September, the LEGO Group is inviting both Harry Potter and brick fans to join in a world of magic that’s taking place in LEGO stores across the UK.

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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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How the beauty and sexual wellness industries became so intertwined

Inside Retail

When you walk into a beauty store, you expect to find a wide array of makeup powders, hair curlers, and setting sprays. But what about products like massage candles, vibrators, and lubricants? In recent years, these and other sexual wellness products have been popping up on the physical and virtual shelves of many mainstream beauty retailers, such as Sephora and Ulta Beauty.

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How digitising bingo breathes new life into the Iindustry

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In a world of ever-evolving technology, even the most timeless industries need to get a digital makeover to continue thriving. And when it comes to classic industries that have stood the test of time, few can rival the enduring popularity of bingo.

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Newegg implements warehouse robotics from Geek+

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG), a global e-commerce leader for technology products, today announced it has recently deployed Geek+’s shelf-to-person mobile picking system that uses autonomous mobile robots (AMR) in its Ontario, Calif., warehouse.

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Yakult announces fresh new look across all lines and product name change

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Yakult announces that from 28th August, its popular product Yakult Light will become Yakult Balance across Europe, including the UK. With a new name and fresh look, the contents inside the bottle won’t change, so Yakult Balance will still be providing consumers all the same benefits and refreshing lemon flavour as before.

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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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Co-op unveils 2023 Christmas food and drink ranges

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Convenience retailer Co-op exclusively has unveiled its 2023 Christmas food and drink ranges, highlighting a line-up of exciting new products landing across its 2,400 stores throughout the festive period. This year, Co-op’s Christmas ranges and products have been specially created with the convenience shopper in mind – based on a firm belief that conveni

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Community in North Seaton celebrates as new Post Office opens in Spar store

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A celebration has been held to mark the official opening of North Seaton Post Office after it was integrated into Spar North Seaton. The move has restored Post Office services to the community while the SPAR store has enjoyed the benefit of several store improvements.

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John Lewis and Waitrose says ‘pants’ to the period knickers tax

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! John Lewis and Waitrose have become the latest retailers to back industry-wide campaign to reduce the price of period knickers and absorb the 20% VAT charge for its customers – as part of efforts to make period products affordable for all.

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