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Coles joins program to boost recruitment of people living with disabilities

Inside Retail

In a bid to improve job opportunities for people living with disabilities, the government has launched a $2.43 million RecruitAble pilot at Coles head office on Monday. The pilot is in partnership with Get Skilled Access which was founded by Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott AO, and national recruitment agency Randstad Australia. “We are partnering with Coles to help their staff become more inclusive and disability confident, making the shopping experience for people with disability more acces

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How To Ship Electronics Safely

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As we embrace the notion of a workplace that is fully remote or a hybrid between office and remote work, we are seeing a spike in the number of electronics being shipped to employees. Here’s a primer on how to ship electronics safely and securely to your employees. The “Why” Behind the Growth of Shipping Electronics. Employers are shipping more electronic items to employees for myriad reasons.

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Woolworths phasing out single-use plastic bags in WA

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Australian supermarket Woolworths has planned to phase out its 15 cent plastic bags in Western Australia by next month, ahead of the state’s incoming bag ban this July. Woolworths stores across the state will reduce the sale of reusable grocery plastic bags with Australian-made paper bags for both in-store and online shoppers. Customers will be able to choose from three different carry bag options including its 20 per cent Australian-made paper bag, 70 per cent recycled paper bag and the b

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Clap Studio designs modular, millipede-like sofa for Missana

Design Wanted

Local design studio Clap Studio has lent its creative flair to Missana and following two years of research and development unveiled Worm, a quirky modular seating […]. The post Clap Studio designs modular, millipede-like sofa for Missana appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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From bankruptcy to the ASX: Booktopia CEO Tony Nash has seen it all

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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Outside In: Rippled furniture inspired by Japanese Zen Gardens

Design Wanted

Australian design studio Sabu Studio drew inspiration from Japanese Zen Gardens when it designed Outside In, a multifunctional design piece that aims to redefine the way […]. The post Outside In: Rippled furniture inspired by Japanese Zen Gardens appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Paola Navone reinvents classic director’s chair for Loro Piana Interiors

Design Wanted

Loro Piana Interiors went all out for its second time exhibiting at collectible design fair Nomad. Following its collaboration with Parisian designer Raphael Navot last year, […]. The post Paola Navone reinvents classic director’s chair for Loro Piana Interiors appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Kmart denies rumours of switch to self service only

Inside Retail

Aussie megastore Kmart has been forced to deny rumours it is scrapping manned checkouts to go all-self-service, even as retail tech charges in the opposite direction. According to a 7 News report , disgruntled Kmart customers took to Facebook, saying they had been told Kmart would soon only offer self-service checkouts. “Shame on Kmart,” one customer wrote.

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FORGO’s mix-it-yourself soap avoids plastic packaging

Design Wanted

Form Us With Love’s subscription-based cosmetics brand avoids plastic and minimises carbon emissions with its mix-it-yourself hand soap in the form of concentrated powder. The powder […]. The post FORGO’s mix-it-yourself soap avoids plastic packaging appeared first on DesignWanted.

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How Louis Vuitton is creating a legacy for the next generation of designers

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In 2015, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton developed an initiative to ensure its highly valued craft, creativity, and customer service skills would carry on for generations. The LVMH Métiers d’Excellence program travels around France visiting students from schools and universities, and people looking to upskill in their careers. For over 150 years, Louis Vuitton has prided itself on exceptional skills and is looking to continue that tradition.

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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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East India Hotels Offices by Architecture Discipline

Retail Design Blog

Architecture Discipline was tasked to complete a dynamic workspace for the East India Hotels offices in Gurugram, India. The Oberoi.

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GameStop posts quarterly loss on supply woes, Omicron hit

Inside Retail

Global video game retailer GameStop – which owns EB Games in Australia – has reported a net loss for the fourth quarter, as it absorbed high costs from supply constraints and also raised spending to pivot its largely brick-and-mortar business towards e-commerce. The company’s shares, which were at the heart of the 2021 meme stocks saga, fell 7 per cent in extended trading. “The combination of supply chain issues and the Omicron variant had a sizable impact on this past year’s h

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Nio showroom by Lukstudio

Retail Design Blog

Tasked to design the first service hub for car brand Nio in China’s Nanchang, Lukstudio designed a community-focused ‘living room’.

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How Chinese retail giants Alibaba and Tencent work backwards to stay ahead

Inside Retail

To say that the last two years have changed the retail industry would be an understatement. But in truth, the pandemic’s largest impact is that it simply sped up trends that have been in play for some time. And, according to a former Coca-Cola exec, if retailers don’t look at what industry leaders in parts of Asia are doing, they’re likely to be left behind.

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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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Make B. Cocoa by MAD Creative

Retail Design Blog

Make B. by O Boticário united two great passions its consumers: makeup and chocolate! Using both consumption codes, we unified.

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Love, Bonito CEO talks omnichannel, tech and being a purpose-driven brand

Inside Retail

Founded in 2010, Love, Bonito has grown into the leading direct-to-consumer women’s fashion brand in Asia, with a presence in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and the US, and a reputation for progressive values. Love, Bonito CEO Dione Song recently spoke at the virtual Marketing Pulse conference about how the online retailer has weathered the pandemic by tapping into omnichannel opportunities, how it uses technology to improve the customer experience, and how it caters to customers throughout different

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Sik Mul Sung café by unseenbird

Retail Design Blog

Food shortages continue to plague many a nation, and now, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it has suddenly.

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Dior Hotel Particulier in Paris reopens after a two-year refurbishment

Inside Retail

Closed for refurbishment for two years, Dior’s luxury Hotel Particulier in Paris is open to shoppers and diners again. Located at 30 Montaigne, the building has been the birthplace of Dior collections since 1946 and this New Look refurbishment has been transformed into a new level of luxury with additional facilities. The building contains 10,000sqm of retail space, including an haute couture salon, a pastry cafe and a Monsieur Dior restaurant.

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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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The Running Bean Café by Red5studio

Retail Design Blog

To add the contemporary to a building that has conservation value right in the heart of Hanoi is the equation.

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