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How rugby, data and French ban on swim shorts has boosted Budgy Smuggler

Inside Retail

Despite Australia being firmly into autumn, Budgy Smuggler isn’t going into hibernation until the temperature rises. Rather, the Australian swimwear company – which also has an accessory and apparel line – has big plans at home and abroad. The brand sold 100,000 swimwear products over summer – representing a 50 per cent sales increase on the previous year – and is set to open a satellite office in France next month.

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Sportano’s Physical Store Experience Blends Online and Offline Retail for a Seamless Customer Journey

Retail Focus

Sportano, a start-up digital brand, has recently launched its first physical store experience in Warsaw, designed by leading retail design agency, Dalziel & Pow. This new flagship store offers an innovative proposition that combines a showrooming experience with fast and convenient digital fulfillment, and in-store order and collect services, bringing the brand’s online and offline presence together.

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Coles sales increase in third quarter, opens new automatic DC

Inside Retail

Coles says sales volumes improved in the third quarter despite mounting cost-of-living concerns and inflation. For the 12 weeks to March 26, group sales increased 6.5 per cent to $9.7 billion as consumer hospitality spending and increased immigration drove growth. Supermarket sales grew 7 per cent to $8.6 billion supported by an expansion of the ‘Dropped & Locked’ value campaign and the commencement of the MasterChef Cookware continuity program.

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5 Advantages of a Dedicated Retail Execution Platform: Why CRM is Not Enough

RepslyBlog

In today’s retail landscape, many brands are attempting to use their existing CRM software as a retail execution platform believing that this is the fastest and easiest solution. While at face value, this may seem like a quick fix to get what they need, what they are not aware of are the hurdles and challenges they’re about to face in the process.

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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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Inside sustainability marketplace Banish’s first physical store

Inside Retail

Sustainable product marketplace Banish has launched its first physical storefront this week, tying retail, recycling and customer education together in one place. Here, we speak to Banish founder Lottie Dalziel about her vision for the store, as well as what it could mean for the future of the business. Inside Retail: Just to start with, can you talk us through what a Banish physical space looks like, and what you’re trying to achieve?

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Explore the wide-ranging benefits of hot melt adhesives with Drytac.

Drytac

Authored by P hil Webster, Head of Industrial Sales for EMEA, Drytac First introduced back in the 1940s, hot melt adhesives have become a popular choice across many industries due to the unique adhesive properties that hot melt adhesives can offer. As hot melts are 100% solid, considerably higher coat weights are possible when compared to water-or solvent-based adhesives that contain liquid carriers.

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Sainsbury’s reveals brand-new summer range, perfect for hosting any occasion

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This year, Sainsbury’s launches its new summer edition range which includes playful twists on authentic Mediterranean and smoky flame-cooked flavours we all love in summer. Mediterranean dishes have increasingly become a summertime staple, and Sainsbury’s packs a punch with fresh, seasonal herbs and spices that come with this cuisine.

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The age of delivery robots is upon us: Uber & Cartken are leading the way

Inside Retail

It was in December last year that Uber Technologies Inc. and Cartken, a leading robotics company, announced a new partnership for food deliveries via six-wheeled automated robots in Miami , Florida, US. Now the service has been extended to Fairfax, Virginia too. Uber and Cartken will begin operating with select merchants at the Mosaic District, a 31-acre shopping and dining district.

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Environmental Disclosures: CDP announces plastics to be added to Reporting Platform for first time

Eye on ESG

On April 19, 2023, the influential CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) announced that nearly 7,000 organizations worldwide can disclose their plastic-related impacts for the first time, as CDP’s global environmental disclosure platform opens for 2023 reporting. CDP is adding plastic-related reporting to its online platform in response to a request from more than 740 investors with US$136 trillion in assets.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Dusk names new CEO By Dean Blake Vlad Yakubson has been named as the next CEO and managing director of specialty retailer Dusk. Yakubson’s appointment comes three months after former CEO Peter King announced he was exiting the business. He served for nine years at the helm. “Having just completed my ninth Christmas as CEO of Dusk, I believe now is the right time for someone else to take the company forward,” King said at the time.

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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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Refresh, repurpose and revamp: eBay takes on fast furniture

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As UK households discard around half a million tonnes of furniture a year, eBay is on a mission to tackle fast furniture and transform attitudes towards homewares. Encouraging the nation to take a slower approach to homewares, eBay has launched the ‘Better Than New Homeware’ Hub – a curated destination designed to help shoppers consider […] I

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The challenge of continually improving: Why Tinyme’s Ben Hare loves his job

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 2023 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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UNIQLO and Theory open joint venture store in Covent Garden

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fast Retailing Group’s global apparel brands UNIQLO and Theory will open the doors today (Thursday 27th April) from 10am. The 1,450sq m joint store is located in the heart of historic Covent Garden with entrances on Long Acre and Floral Street.

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Six warning signs you need to find a new job

Inside Retail

Employment provides financial benefits. However, the benefits go beyond the pay packet. It can positively impact self-esteem, confidence, emotions and well-being, providing you work in an environment that enables you to be the best. What are the warning signs that you might be in an environment that isn’t working for you and that it’s time to find the exit?

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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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Brits are spending six hours per week on browsing – but not buying, FreedomPay research finds

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research from Retail Economics and FreedomPay shows that Brits are taking longer to decide which products they want to buy, amid continued pressures on personal finances. More than a third of shoppers (33.7%) have increased the amount of time they spend investigating items in the past year before then going on to purchase.

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How to Transition from E-Commerce to Brick-and-Mortar Sales

Retail Bound

Making the transition from digital retail to offline channels like stores, catalog companies, TV shopping networks, and more can be daunting and prevent many successful online consumer product companies from growing. Making the transition to offline channels is easier than it has ever been but being prepared can make all the difference. Here are 10 tips on how to make the transition easier: 1.

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Morphe’s MUA-loved artistry palettes get new addition with 35MI Magic Mirror Artistry Palette

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Morphe’s cult-favourite, MUA-loved artistry palettes get a new addition with an extraordinary curation of 35 essential neutrals. Like a trick of the light, it combines both warm and cool tones in rows of matte, pearlescent matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes to reveal infinite artistry illusions.

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Jamie Oliver & Tesco encouraging customers to try a Use Up Night In

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The nation is dusting off its hosting skills as millions are staying in instead of going out in a bid to save money, according to new research from Tesco – with the supermarket also encouraging customers to try a ‘Use Up Night In’ to make the most of the ingredients they already have in their […] If you want more information Retail Times get

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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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‘Anytime, anywhere, any device’ approach delivers success for Sephora

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sephora’s much anticipated UK debut performed 300% ahead of expectations in its opening weeks, according to LVMH Selective Retailing Chairman, Christopher de Lapuente at World Retail Congress in Barcelona. Following the challenges of store closures during the global pandemic, Sephora and other brands in LVMH’s Selective Retailing division have rebounded

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Carrefour’s Q1 performance strengthened by its value proposition, 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 Carrefour’s figures for the 13 weeks ending 31st March 2023; Joe Dawson, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Carrefour has started its FY2023 on good footing, reporting strong Q1 results, with year-on-year growth in sales that highlight the success of its competitive value offerin

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Zalando launches size-inclusive footwear collection in collaboration with seven designer brands

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! On May 8, Zalando, a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, will launch an inclusive footwear collection created by seven designer brands: Filling Pieces, Rejina Pyo, Holzweiler, MISBHV, Elleme, GCDS and Ekchaus Latta.

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St Pierre sales double as brand drives brioche growth in UK

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s leading brioche brand has announced impressive growth in the UK’s grocery retailers, with sales up more than 100% on last year and a 48% share of the brioche market, out-pacing the growth of the category, which is up 34%.

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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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DFS drives growth and improves retail experience with Fluent Commerce

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! DFS, the UK’s no. 1 sofa manufacturer and retailer, has chosen Fluent Commerce’s order management system (OMS) to underpin the development of DFS’s home fulfilment program. DFS is the leading retailer of sofas in the UK with a 50 year heritage.

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Puma still shines bright like a diamond, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of Puma’s figures for Q1 FY2023 ending 31st of March 2023; Alice Latour Price, Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Puma has recorded an impressive start to 2023, with sales increasing €275.5m to almost €2.2bn to represent a growth of 14.4%, as it continues to […] If you wa

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Touchwood announces 2023 ‘Charity of the Year’

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Touchwood Solihull has announced that it has selected Solihull Mind as its ‘Charity of the Year’ for 2023. The centre is committed to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for its staff members, visitors, and the surrounding community.

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