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Why it’s time to twerk your work perks

Inside Retail

It’s like a scene out of The Walking Dead. The table tennis net is sagging and there’s not an annoying ping-ping-ping noise to be heard. The taco truck just stopped turning up one day. The beer fridge is actually full for once. I can’t tell you how much this upsets the social committee members, who spent months coming up with the new employee perks.

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Add an extra dimension to your graphics with clear varnish?

Drytac

Authored by Gareth Newman, Academy Manager at Drytac. Like its lamination cousin, varnishing was previously seen as a process that was only really useful for adding an extra layer of protection to a piece of printed work without impacting the image underneath. However, fast-forward to the modern market and while varnish does indeed play a critical role in protecting printed work from damage, it is now regarded as a tool that can help add a whole new dimension to applications – particularly those

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Amazon results and outlook fall short as warehouse, fuel costs soar

Inside Retail

Amazon.com delivered a disappointing quarter and outlook on Thursday as the e-commerce giant was swamped by higher costs to run its warehouses and deliver packages to customers. Shares fell 9 per cent in after-hours trade. After a long-running surge in sales during the Covid-19 pandemic, Amazon is facing a litany of challenges. The company’s expenses swelled as it offered higher pay to attract workers.

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Balenciaga wraps London store in pink faux fur to celebrate its Le Cagole "it-bag"

Dezeen

Fashion brand Balenciaga has transformed its Mount Street store in London , creating a maximalist look to launch its Le Cagole collection by blanketing the interior in bright pink faux fur. To celebrate its popular Le Cagole bag, which references Balenciaga's maximalist It Bags of the past, and launch the line's collection of accessories and shoes, the entire interior of the store has been covered in fur.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Kogan’s gross sales decline during third quarter

Inside Retail

Online retailer Kogan says consumer demand did not meet its expectations amid challenging market conditions during the third quarter, resulting in an increased inventory after a decline in sales. In a trading update, the business said its gross sales fell 3.8 per cent to $262.1 million with Kogan Marketplace contributing $78 million in this quarter.

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Focusing on Sustainability with Water-Based Inks in Printing

Bay Cities

The introduction of water-based inks has brought a significant change in the corrugate world recently. In the past, most printers used solvent-based inks as that was the norm across the board. But now, alternatives are being created to not only help the environment with its recyclable lifecycle but also decrease costs of materials and labor – a win/win situation for both companies and clients.

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Store Floor Success: Retail Floor Design for the Real World

Instore Design

Theory and practice are two different beasts in retail display design. Sometimes, the fresh ideas we deem revolutionary fall flat when it’s time to actually implement them. If the display set-up is time-consuming or store employees damage it because the set-up is complicated, it may never leave the back room. That means a lost opportunity to serve customers and make a sale.

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Kathmandu’s BioDown jacket boosts outdoor wear brand’s sustainability cred

Inside Retail

Outdoor fashion brand Kathmandu is taking a significant step on its sustainability path by launching a new innovation – a biodegradable jacket made from a material it calls BioDown. Part of the company’s ambition to achieve zero waste by 2025, the BioDown jacket was recognised with an award at the fourth annual Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. “As a brand, Kathmandu has the goal to have 100 per cent of our products designed, developed, and manufactured using elements of sustainability princip

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Co-op wins ‘free from’ convenience retailer of the year

Retail Times

Co-op has been named the Free From Food Awards’ first ever ‘Convenience Retailer of the Year’ winner for its commitment to offer everyday staples across all its 2,600 stores for the millions who follow a free from diet.

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Coles boss confident supermarket can stay on top of rising food prices

Inside Retail

Inflation has been tipped to outpace customers’ ability to keep up for some time, and with the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest figures noting underlying inflation hit 5.1 per cent in the March quarter – the highest level since 2009 – eyes have fallen on supermarkets to see how they handle the rising cost of stocking their shelves. One of the main causes of inflation was the increased costs of fuel, largely due to the conflict in Ukraine, making it more expensive to distribute goods aroun

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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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The Impact Of Design On The Return To The Office

All Work

Despite hybrid working set ups, there is still some reluctance to return to the office. But why, and how can the physical workspace itself help address this issue? Designing spaces that encourage returning to the workplace will need an approach that is tailored to the company, its people and its clients. In today’s environment, that doesn’t just mean a workplace that looks good, it also needs to be seamlessly functional in a hybrid working world.

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Same prints, new look: Inside Laura Ashley’s fashion-forward comeback plan

Inside Retail

When US-based investment firm Gordon Brothers acquired British lifestyle brand Laura Ashley out of administration two years ago, one of the first things it did was dig into the archives. “There’s a very rich archive that we bought along with the company that we store in a salt mine in Wales,” Tobias Nanda, Gordon Brothers’ president of brands, told Inside Retail.

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Pioneering new programme launches to accelerate health promotion across the food industry

Retail Times

Eight of the UK’s leading food businesses and platforms have joined the inaugural Bite Back 2030 Food Systems Accelerator, each pledging to make changes to their future strategy to better promote child health.

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Pureplay retailer Adore Beauty reports solid third-quarter results

Inside Retail

Pureplay online beauty brand Adore Beauty registered a strong performance in the third quarter, increasing revenue and its customer base. . Based on unaudited accounts for the three months to March 31, the brand’s revenue rose 9 per cent to $42.7 million. Its active customer base grew by 7 per cent to 880,000 with customer retention remaining strong at 47 per cent.

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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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ITV’s Gen Z media brand Woo taps into the “fluidity” of youth culture today

Design Week

Woo, a new media brand and editorial platform backed by ITV, has launched with an identity that hopes to embrace the fluidity and tensions in contemporary youth culture. The platform, aimed at Gen Z users, will feature articles on wellness and culture as well as original shows such as a docuseries entitled Nature’s Calling. In the autumn, it’s set to launch an online store set to sell gender.

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Versace, Milan

Retail Store Windows

We were looking at this scheme back in London recently and it actually looked really great. This version we are not so sure of. We love the iridescent backdrop (although perhaps it could have been rather more substantial) however the mannequins are not very dynamic and actually rather ordinary which creates a very static installation. The design was no doubt produced using photoshop and clearly implemented with no love whatsoever.

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Soda Folk becomes the first soft drink on TikTok’s live stream shopping channel

Retail Times

With half of Gen Z consumers making a purchase after finding it on TikTok, the fast-growing social media platform looks set to unlock explosive growth for brands. And this week, challenger brand, Soda Folk, will debut live on the social network as TikTok’s first soft drinks partner thanks to an exclusive new deal.

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Giada, Milan

Retail Store Windows

This is another brand which we have never come across before, although from the cursory glance across the internet, they only have two stores anyway and the second one is actually in Boston, USA (rather odd choice?). The interior here looks so incredibly interesting and the very little information we can find out about this brand is that the store was designed by Claudio Silvestrin - the master of contemporary minimalism.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Sainsbury’s to improve delivery services for Groceries Online customers

E Delevry

Sainsbury’s is looking at how it can improve its range and efficiency of delivery services for Groceries Online customers. Initiatives already include one-hour saver slots and changes to its delivery pass model, the company said in its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 5 March 2022 this week. Groceries Online now accounts for 17% of grocery sales, with an average of 690,000 orders a week.

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Come grate a slice of la dolce vita!

Design Wanted

Founded by industrial designer Khodi Feiz and graphic designer Anneko Feiz-van Dorssen – Amsterdam-based Feiz Design Studio fabricates a simplistic yet useful ‘Giano Parmesan Grater’ for […]. The post Come grate a slice of la dolce vita! appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Four Sessions You CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS at Repsly’s Retail Execution Roundtable

RepslyBlog

If you haven’t had a chance to register for our free inaugural Retail Execution Roundtable yet, you’re in luck. We just finished an incredible day of sessions in Santa Monica on April 26th, but we still have seats available in Chicago (May 17th), and New York City (May 24th).

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Freemans collaborates with stylist and TV presenter Mark Heyes

Retail Times

Freemans, the digital department store, announced today (28 April 2022) its latest signing with a new, exclusive collaboration with stylist and TV presenter Mark Heyes - best known for his fashion advice on television.

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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

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Here’s a treat for all book lovers!

Design Wanted

Aiming to bring your books to the forefront if they’re shelved away from sight – this metal ‘Wave’ bookshelf crafted by Germany-based designer Deniz Aktay, makes […]. The post Here’s a treat for all book lovers! appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Roger Wade steps down as CEO of BOXPARK

Retail Times

BOXPARK, the multi-award-winning hospitality and leisure operator announces the appointment of a new CEO following founder Roger Wade’s decision to step down after 10 years.

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ACCC raises concerns about Australian online marketplaces

Inside Retail

The four largest Australian online marketplaces – Catch, Amazon Australia, Kogan and Ebay – are under scrutiny by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over the way they use algorithms to influence consumers’ purchasing behaviour. The consumer watchdog’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry report found that online marketplaces have a “high level of control and involvement” in transactions between consumers and sellers on their platforms.

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Introducing Scrambled OGGS – the missing piece of the vegan brunch

Retail Times

Vegans and flexitarians can now tuck into a traditional breakfast with ease, as Scrambled OGGS hits the shelves today. This follows research that a fifth of vegans (18%) miss eating eggs at breakfast time.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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From Pizza Hut casual to entrepreneur: Q&A with Babyboo’s Argylica Conditsis

Inside Retail

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. Our 2022 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. You can download it here.

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Grey Goose launches new flavours with AR experience

Retail Times

Premium vodka brand Grey Goose has launched three flavours under its new Grey Goose Essences belt with an interactive Augmented Reality (AR) installation at Heathrow Airport’s Duty Free, developed by specialist metaverse creative agency Swipe Back.

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Carnaby Street rolls back the years to iconic status

Retail Insider

Carnaby Street celebrates Christmas in collaboration with the Rolling Stones. Photo credit : David Parry/PA Wire. Ahead of chunks of the Carnaby Street area of central London celebrating their 25th anniversary under the ownership of Shaftesbury PLC, Retail Insider took a tour around this buzzing area with its retail director. There’s no doubt that the iconic road, and surrounding streets, had become pretty jaded when the property company acquired a significant chunk of land in the area for £90 m

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McVitie’s reveal White Chocolate Jaffa Cakes

Retail Times

Today, McVitie’s have announced the launch of a new limited edition White Chocolate version of their classic Jaffa Cakes, available exclusively via the @jaffacakesofficial Instagram, from 11am on Thursday 28th April.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.