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KFC rebuilds its South Penrith store using recycled materials

Inside Retail

Seeking to “revolutionise the restaurant experience”, KFC has collaborated with sustainable startup SaveBoard to incorporate low-carbon construction made from 99 per cent recycled materials into its South Penrith store’s redesign. Aside from using recycled materials for construction, the site also has solar panels and energy-efficient LED lighting.

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EDIT Napoli 2023: contemporary design blends with historical architecture

Design Wanted

Building upon the resounding success of the 2022 edition, the highly acclaimed international design fair under the expert direction and curation of Emilia Petruccelli and Domitilla […] The post EDIT Napoli 2023: contemporary design blends with historical architecture appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Chirnside Lifestyle Centre sold for $50 million

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s Chirnside Lifestyle Centre has been acquired by IOOF Investment Services for $50 million from its developers MaxCap Group and Troon Group. The large format retail site occupies 11,100sqm including 286 car park spaces and was 100 per cent pre-leased when construction concluded last December. The site is located 32km northeast of Melbourne’s CBD in Chirnside Park and has a tenant profile of national brands including Fantastic Furniture, Baby Bunting, Harris Scarfe and Super Cheap

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With Oogo smart hand luggage – a new way of traveling has arrived

Design Wanted

Making traveling a fast and smooth process, Spanish Industrial Designers Carlos Bajo, Roger Bartra, Adri Besada, Nacho Castillo and Sergi Monforte introduce Oogo – a conceptual […] The post With Oogo smart hand luggage – a new way of traveling has arrived appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Toys, sleepwear top ACCC clampdown priority list

Inside Retail

To protect consumer confidence and young children from unsafe products, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed four priority areas it plans to address this year. ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe said it is “critical” to minimise the risks posed by unsafe products. “Addressing issues for young children, who are among the most vulnerable consumers, is our highest product safety priority.

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More Than Millwork: Making Pods for Busy Moms

FC Dadson

FC Dadson partners with Mamava, the inventor of the lactation pod, to manufacture lactation pods for busy breastfeeding mothers. This successful partnership has allowed Mamava to expand production and provide support for busy Moms.

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Wang Daquan: Nanlu Huiguan – The Modern Expression of Traditions

Retail Design Blog

Nanlu Huiguan, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Shanghai’s Lujiazui IFC Mall, underwent a renovation by designer Wang Daquan and reopened in.

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‘Stupid’ Coles executive caught stealing $1.9 million

Inside Retail

Former Coles Online executive Aaron Baslangic, who stole $1.9 million from the retailer, has pleaded guilty at the Melbourne Magistrate Court to deception. According to the Guardian , Judge Duncan Allen described Baslangic’s conduct as “strangely unsophisticated, bizarre and inexplicable” and added “brazen, that’s one word for it. The other word is incredibly stupid”.

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Father’s Day research: Novelty ties and self-gifting voted worst ways to treat dads

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With Father’s Day only a matter of days away, shoppers are already ahead of the game. Dads deserve the best and the nation’s buying habits reveal just what that looks like… In the first of a two-part series of online polls carried out by Product of the Year, the UK’s largest survey of product innovation, […] If you want more information Retail Time

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From KL to the UK: Pop Mart’s Justin Moon talks global growth

Inside Retail

Following a successful push into Singapore two years ago, Chinese collectible toy brand Pop Mart’s international expansion is continuing at pace, driven by experiential retail stores and high-profile collaborations with global artists and brands. The company currently has a presence in more than 23 countries, with over 350 physical stores and 2000 Roboshops — what it calls its cashless vending machines — worldwide.

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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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Horlicks unveils latest campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iconic British brand Horlicks is set to launch ‘Love the taste’, which features an on-pack ‘money-back guarantee’ for consumers. Being introduced into stores from the middle of June, the campaign will run across Original, Instant and Chocolate on the brand’s new 400g format jars, and aims to drive purchase and trial of the Horlicks range […] If you

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Retail Food Group appoints Matthew Marshall as CEO By Rakshnna Pattabiraman Matthew Marshall has been appointed CEO of Retail Food Group (RFG), effective 1 July. As head of retail with the group, Marshall was instrumental in implementing the business’ franchisee-first and customer-centric values and strategy and has been internally promoted from his current position as the head of retail, the company said.

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Versace, London

Retail Store Windows

It's unusually very hot in London right now which makes this scheme even more appealing. We've seen references to pools, water, port holes and just about every other combination you can possibly image in relation to this time of year. However, together with the merchandise this is a very refreshing installation. 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.

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‘I find purpose and meaning in my work’: Dsmile founder Joseph Badr

Inside Retail

Twenty years ago, Joseph Badr founded Dspa, a holistic dental surgery that doubles as a calming health spa. Now, he heads up Dsmile, a direct-to-consumer dental care brand marrying sustainable design with minimalist design. Here, Badr talks through the challenges he has faced over his long career, as well as how he uses personal boundaries to get the best out of each facet of his life.

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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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Freemans enlists MullenLowe for next steps in digital-first retail strategy

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Integrated communications agency MullenLowe today (15 June 2023) announces its appointment by digital department store Freemans to deliver the next stage of the brand’s evolution as it reinvents itself as a modern, pureplay retailer.

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Four ways to build an authentic profile to boost your personal brand

Inside Retail

The idea of a “personal brand” might seem like the purview of celebrities and influencers. But if you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you’ll know it’s something anyone can develop with well-crafted posts and engagement. In recent years, students and young professionals have turned personal branding into a tool for success in competitive, global job markets.

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How Does Ecommerce SEO Differ From Traditional SEO? 

RetailMinded

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, getting your business noticed may hinge on mastering the art of search engine optimization (SEO). For retailers in particular, stepping into ecommerce ups the stakes, demanding a more intricate version of SEO known as ecommerce SEO. This version shares the same foundational principles as traditional SEO.

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Disengaged managers drive resignations. Here’s how to break cycle

Inside Retail

In 2022, the pandemic gave way to the Great Resignation as the leading workforce trend. In that same year, two major surveys reported the pivotal role that managers play in making that resignation rate a reality. It wasn’t the key insight, but the figures, that were startling. The first, DDI, told us that 57 per cent of people have left a job at some point in their career because of a manager.

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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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Perect Diary Headquarters Experience Center

Retail Design Blog

Perfect Diary, one of the most popular cosmetic brand in China,a subsidiary of Yatsen E-commerce (YSG), was founded in 2016.

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Walmart International’s CEO on what it takes to run a global business

Inside Retail

Last week, at the Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Summit, Walmart International’s chief executive and president Judith McKenna shared her views on the opportunities that exist in global retail. McKenna, who oversees Walmart’s international operations in Canada, Africa, China, Central America, Mexico and India, as well as its equity investments across Brazil, Japan and the United Kingdom, told CGF’s managing director Wai-Chan Chan how the $147 billion (US$100 billion) business keeps its vast intern

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The Plant Based Trends of Tomorrow

Chutegerdeman

Opinions on health are changing, and new plant-based trends are emerging. Read more about capitalizing on the growth of the vegan movement.

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Home-cooked food business, Cook My Grub, targets growth with 60 new chefs

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Maidenhead-based, home-cooked food delivery platform, Cook My Grub, has more than doubled its team over the past two years thanks to Help to Grow: Management and today works with 100 chefs nationwide. Entrepreneurs Shabbir Mookhtiar and Dinesh Patil founded the business in 2020 after spotting a gap in their local market for fresh, home cooked […] I

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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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Australia’s top companies back Indigenous Voice as public support wavers

Inside Retail

Some of Australia’s biggest companies, including miners, banks and retailers, are emerging as powerful sources of support for a campaign to recognise the country’s Indigenous people in the constitution, a development that could sway the outcome of a referendum later this year. The advocacy of BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Energy, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and others helps Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose center-left Labor government backs the change, and puts the opposition con

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Profits fall at SPAR as cost increases bite, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following the release of SPAR’s figures for the six months ending 31st March 2023; Joe Dawson, retail aAnalyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Despite high food inflation lifting turnover in most of its key markets in H1 2023, SPAR’s operating profit was heavily restricted by a combination of inflationary cost [R

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Healthy Eating Week: half of Brits consume this high fat product at least once a day

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The British Nutrition Foundation’s 11th Healthy Eating Week is underway, and Flora is on a mission to get the UK thinking about heart health – and your diet is a great place to start. Research commissioned by Flora shows: Only half (53%) of Brits think about their heart health on a weekly basis, despite two-thirds (64%) of those surveyed having pre

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Mata Capital takes over Marques Avenue to reinvent the outlet business

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mata Capital Group, an independent player in real estate investment, announces the acquisition of Marques Avenue, a pioneer and leader in outlet retailing in France. As of June 1, 2023, the Group’s company dedicated to operating retail real estate, headed by Renaud Maret, takes over the operational management of outlet centres operated under the Marque [

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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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Harrogate Spring Water returns to Royal Ascot with The Mindful Drinking Bar

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! On the 20th June, Harrogate Spring Water will open its doors to The Mindful Drinking Bar at Royal Ascot, serving a range of no and reduced alcohol cocktails including the Introduction of the new cocktail of the season, The Royal Raspberry Spritz.

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CleanCo secures exclusive non-alcoholic partnership with Camp Bestival and announces festival lineup for 2023.

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! CleanCo, the leading independent Non-Alcoholic spirit brand in the UK* is pleased to announce their exclusive non-alcoholic partnership with the leading UK festival, Camp Bestival across both weekends in Dorset and Shropshire.

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DIY retailers launch initiative to address Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! EDRA/GHIN, the global trade bodies for home improvement retailers, have today launched a new collaborative taskforce to help the sector reduce its Scope 31 greenhouse gas emissions – those that come from retailers’ supply chains and from how their customers use the products they buy in their homes.

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Cheeky Panda, the eco-friendly toilet tissue brand, unrolls its secret to success with NetSuite

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Cheeky Panda, an eco-friendly toilet tissue and household goods brand, has grown from a £2 million to £12 million business operating across 25 countries while running on Oracle NetSuite. With NetSuite, The Cheeky Panda has been able to take advantage of an integrated business suite to gain insights across its operations, automate critical finance pro

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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