Wed.Nov 23, 2022

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Planet Organic confirms new south-west London store

Retail Focus

Healthy supermarket retailer Planet Organic plans to launch its new south-west London store in Teddington at the end of February 2023. The re-fit and construction works will be commencing in December. Planet Organic is the UK’s largest fully certified organic supermarket, and the largest chain of Soil Association accredited stores. The brand is well known for its high quality, organic and planet-friendly ingredients.

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Australia’s new Fashion Laureates revealed

Inside Retail

Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman have been named Designers of the Year for their Camilla and Marc label in this year’s IMG Australian Fashion Laureate awards event in Sydney. The awards are considered to be Australian fashion’s “highest accolades” with finalists chosen by a panel of industry leaders including Australian Fashion Laureate alumni, creatives, top fashion journalists and retail executives.

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Victorinox returns to London with new design concept

Retail Focus

Victorinox unveils its London flagship store featuring the new design concept. As the Swiss brand celebrates the 125 th anniversary of the iconic Swiss Army Knife, it returns to London with a brand-new flagship store opening on 388 Oxford Street, featuring products across the full offering. The move to Oxford Street reflects the brand’s growing influence in the UK retail space, whilst the new store with the revamped design concept brings together the Victorinox values of quality, functionality,

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Chemist Warehouse is eying the beauty sector. Should Priceline be worried?

Inside Retail

The last few months have seen some significant changes in Australia’s pharmacy retail sector, with Wesfarmers’ acquisition of Priceline finalised in March, and Chemist Warehouse’s launch of an online marketplace earlier this month. Additionally, Chemist Warehouse unveiled its store-within-a-store luxe beauty concept Ultra Beauty in June, indicating a much larger focus on the beauty sector and potentially a more competitive environment for both retailers in the future. .

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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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Four new flagships for Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has announced the opening of four new flagship stores on Neal Street, Seven Dials. Minimalistic clothing brand, Absence of Colour, lifestyle brand, Rockett St George, independent watch retailer, Mr Jones Watches, and a creative activation run by community organisation, My Runway Group, have joined Seven Dials’ diverse array of creative and aspirational brands, located in the heart of London’s West End. .

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Luxury Escapes opens offline pop-up store in Melbourne

Inside Retail

As travel demand resurges, online travel retailer Luxury Escapes has opened a pop-up brick-and-mortar store at Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre. Luxury Escapes’ travel consultants will provide in-person advice at the store, create personalised itineraries and promote offers exclusive to the pop-up. Co-founder and CEO of Luxury Escapes, Adam Schwab, said the launch is just the “beginning” of what the retailer plans to offer customers next year.

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How A.H. Beard aims to grow sales and improve lives with new sleep campaign

Inside Retail

Australian-made and owned bed company A.H. Beard has launched its new, national Premium Sleep campaign which highlights the importance for customers in investing in the best bed within their budget, and achieving a quality night’s sleep. The leading bed making company – which turns 123 years old on Friday – specialises in premium, prestige products, and supplies commercial partners, including value and luxury accommodation sites and mining facilities.

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Ted Baker leads four retail openings at Merry Hill

Retail Focus

Sovereign Centros has announced a series of openings at Merry Hill. Four brands have launched a total of 8,740 sq ft of retail space, further diversifying the large array of shopping options available to Merry Hill visitors. Located on Merry Hill’s upper level, Ted Baker ’s newly opened 2,500 sq ft store stocks its signature collections of womenswear and menswear, including a unique range of iconic prints and styles.

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Korean sensation Paik sets 10-store target for Australia

Inside Retail

Seoul celebrity chef Jong-won Paik has set a 10-store goal for his brands to expand into Australia. There are more than 2000 stores worldwide, and Paik’s Noodle and Paik’s Bibim launched here early this year. Now the business that serves up fermented Korean flavours and Chinese-style meals is ready to ramp up its presence in Australia. The first expansion of Paik’s Noodle is a further two restaurants in Melbourne in January and February 2023.

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Superdrug Presents is confirmed for 2023

Retail Focus

Superdrug has announced the return of Superdrug Presents, its biggest beauty & health experience, which will span over three days in February 2023. The ‘ultimate health and beauty playground’ will take place at The Truman Brewery, London and will offer customers interactive masterclasses, the opportunity to meet their favourite celebrities and influencers, as well as getting the chance to find out more about their favourite brands and enjoy free treatments at Superdrug’s Beauty Studio.

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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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Tips to get through the most stressful time of the year

Inside Retail

Christmas is a time of joy, celebration and festivities, but it can also be one of the most stressful for retail staff. With Black Friday in full swing, we’re well into the silly season. Customers just keep flooding through the door, and it can be hard to keep up. Your team members are busier, working longer hours, and dealing with their own personal Christmas stress.

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New York: The Last Port-of-Call for the “Louis Vuitton: 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries” Exhibition

VMS

To celebrate the vibrant history of the Louis Vuitton label and the genius of its namesake founder, the purveyor of high-end leather goods, monogram handbags, and world-renowned steamer trunks, is presenting an immersive discovery of art and imagination at its “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries” exhibition. New York completes the travel itinerary of the acclaimed exhibition, wowing and inspiring visitors from Asnières, France (at the historic Louis Vuitton family house) to Singapore, Los Angeles, and

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How Indian start-ups are tapping into the booming smart wearables sector

Inside Retail

The smart wearables sector is rapidly advancing around the world, and India is no exception. Its effects are even more pronounced in this market, as a large population of the country is transitioning into an aspirational class. A record 24 million units of wearable devices were shipped during the second quarter of this year, including consumer products like earphones, fitness bands and smartwatches.

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VMSD: Call for Holiday Windows Submissions

VMS

It’s that time again… time to help VMSD deck the pages of its January/February “Look Book” issue with holiday window displays from around the world! Highlighting displays from New York and London to China and Dubai, our annual holiday windows recap features a range of windows and activations. In addition to focusing on the latest and greatest retail products from fixtures to mannequins to lighting and everything in between, our “Look Book” issue will also incl

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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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Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele set to depart

Inside Retail

Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele is leaving the Italian fashion house, the biggest brand of French luxury group Kering, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) reports. “Could a major change be taking place at Gucci? Well-placed sources here say that creative director Alessandro Michele is exiting the brand,” WWD said in a report from Milan.

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Global Luxury Market Continues to Surge

VMS

The global luxury goods market has kept on growing as 2022 nears its end. And the sale of such goods and experiences remains poised for further expansion for the rest of the decade, even in the face of present economic turbulence, according to the just-released 21st edition of the Bain & Company – Altagamma Luxury Study. The global luxury goods industry overall is projected to achieve a market value of nearly $1.45 trillion in sales revenue this year, up a whopping 21 percent from 2021, acc

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Our 5 favorite innovative walking canes and devices for the elderly

Design Wanted

At the heart of good design is the search for making the world a better place and as humans, we value products and projects that can […]. The post Our 5 favorite innovative walking canes and devices for the elderly appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Our Place Opens First Retail Store

VMS

Our Place, which describes itself as a mission-driven kitchenware brand, has opened its first-ever retail store in the brand’s hometown of Los Angeles. The specialty retailer also said it plans to open a second locale in the city by year-end but did not disclose specifics on its timing or location. The brand’s store first store is in the oceanfront neighborhood of Venice Beach.

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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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German supermarket chain pulls sponsorship from World Cup over gay rights row

Talking Retail

A major German retailer has pulled out of sponsoring Germany in the World Cup, sparking a debate about whether firms associated with the event could harm their reputations. Rewe, which has 3,300 stores in Germany, has pulled out of its partnership with the German football association over what it called FIFA’s “scandalous attitude” in the. This story continues at German supermarket chain pulls sponsorship from World Cup over gay rights row.

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Top 8 Pet Trade Shows in North America 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Are you looking for a trade show to exhibit your pet products or services? Or maybe you’re a pet lover who wants to learn more about the latest and greatest in the pet industry. Either way, you’re in luck! There are plenty of trade shows dedicated to all things pets. Pet trade shows are a great way to network, learn about new products, and stay up to date on trends in the industry.

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Pure Leaf Iced Tea Unwraps Holiday Lounge at Philadelphia’s Airport

VMS

Pure Leaf Iced Tea has partnered with Philadelphia International Airport to create the first-ever Pure Leaf Holiday Oasis Lounge. The custom-built space is designed to remind travelers that saying “no” to the stress of holiday travel will allow them to say “yes” to the magic of the season, the companies said in a news release.

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Elegant Dessert Shop Design by Mindful Design Consulting

Mindful Design

YOBA is a dessert shop that offers frozen yogurt, coffee and boba tea to a diverse clientele with a taste for healthy treats and trendy drinks. We recently collaborated in the creation of the interior branding and came up with an elegant dessert shop design worthy of today’s sophisticated tastes and of the memorable experience […]. The post Elegant Dessert Shop Design by Mindful Design Consulting appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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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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Episode 45: Montaha Hidefi

VMS

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio. Ep. 45: Color Archeology, Trends and Forecasts. Montaha Hidefi – Color Archeologist, Author, Public Speaker. EPISODE SUMMARY. Talking about color and Montaha Hidefi are like talking about the same thing. As a “Color Archeologist”, Montaha ‘digs’ into the relevance of color across multiple touch points in our human experience.

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“Kid-friendly” Gen Alpha milk brand designed for plant-based market

Design Week

Brooklyn-based studio Young Jerks and London-based studio Wildish & Co have designed the brand identity, packaging and website for new plant-based milk brand KiddiWinks. The drink’s formula comprises oat, chickpeas and chicory root, providing eight grams of plant-based protein, more than six grams of fibre – which is not found in cow’s or other non-dairy milk – and a prebiotic for microbiome.

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Allbirds Opens in Boston’s Prudential Center

VMS

Allbirds (San Francisco) has opened one of its largest stores to date in Boston, set at 3700 square feet. The new store at the Prudential Center includes natural materials throughout its design and features custom wood try-on chairs, unusual mirrors and a custom service desk sourced from New England, according to a press release. Each product in store also clearly has its carbon footprint information displayed for customers to browse.

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Hermes, London

Retail Store Windows

This brand never fail to impress us with their schemes and if there is one thing we would love to do is to see all of their store windows all around the world. We have no idea what this scheme is about (although we are getting a kind of underwater vibe) however we don't really mind not knowing as the spectacle is so magnificent. Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retailstorewindows.com D

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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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Tyrrells spending more than £1m on Christmas advertising campaign

Talking Retail

Tyrrells crisps is spending £1.2m on a Christmas advertising campaign featuring classic Pathé film footage. The campaign will feature the brand’s established “Tyrrellby, Tyrrellby Tasty” line as it showcases Tyrrells lentil crisps on television backed up with social media from 28 November to 18 December. Tyrrells’ owner, KP Snacks, says the advertising campaign aims to.

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How Customer Data Can Take Your Retail Business To The Next Level

RetailMinded

As a retailer, you likely already have a wealth of customer data. This data can include customer contact information, purchase history, and demographic information. By understanding this data, you can gain insights into your customer’s needs and preferences, which can, in turn, help you to improve the shopping experience and boost sales. . In addition, analyzing customer data can help you to identify trends and anticipate future demand.

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Malt loaf brand reveals its Christmas range

Talking Retail

Malt loaf brand Soreen is producing a special Christmas version this year, the Deliciously Snowy Christmas Loaf. The loaf, which aims to taste like a Christmas pudding, contains a mix of raisins, currants and cherries, along with citrus and winter spices. The brand is also bringing back its limited edition individually wrapped Mini Loaves, which. This story continues at Malt loaf brand reveals its Christmas range.

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The 5 retail trends for 2023

CAAD

How will retail design work in 2023? That is the question that a large part of the sector, just a few weeks before the end of 2022, is asking itself. After the paradigm shift with Covid-19 , accelerating and modifying consumer buying habits, as well as consumption itself and the values pursued by the customer, 2023 will involve taking on new realities.

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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.