Wed.Aug 10, 2022

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Adore Beauty CEO resigns to take up new role

Inside Retail

Adore Beauty Group CEO Tennealle O’Shannessy is to step down prompting a global search by the company’s board for a replacement. In an ASX filing, Adore chair Marina Go said O’Shannessy would leave the company in February next year to take up a new role as CEO and MD of the Australian-listed company IDP Education. Go paid tribute to the outgoing CEO’s “outstanding leadership and contribution during a particularly challenging couple of years”.

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The Challenges and Opportunities Facing City Centre Retail

Retail Focus

Napoleon once described the UK as a “nation of shopkeepers”. While intended as an insult, Brits are pretty happy with that depiction as we are, indeed, a country of ingenious and creative entrepreneurs that are always looking for new ways to serve our customers better. . No more so is that spirit visible than in the retail space, where a true nation of shopkeepers are constantly evolving their offering to face the challenges and opportunities that face them. .

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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

Inside Retail

Streetwear fashion label Afends is expanding its footprint by launching two stores in Sydney, including a store in The Galleries and a concept retail location on Newtown’s King Street. Afends at The Galleries. The company claims the stores showcase the brand’s surf and skate culture and its focus on long-lasting, environmentally-friendly clothing. .

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How To Set Up A Retail Business

Retail Focus

The restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people learning new skills or returning to hobbies that had previously fallen by the wayside. In some cases, it has led to a complete career change. If you’ve decided to take the plunge and set up a retail business, this article includes some top tips to help you with every step from writing a business plan to organising your marketing strategy and financials.

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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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Who are the 20 Coolest Retailers in Asia?

Inside Retail

The 20 Coolest Retailers in Asia report was brought to you by Inside Retail and our valued partner, Adyen. Welcome to our annual report celebrating some of the most trendsetting retailers across the Asia-Pacific region: the 20 Coolest Retailers in Asia. The report, now in its second year, celebrates some of the most daring, innovative and fresh retailers across a broad range of categories, as well as those focusing on more than just business-as-usual.

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Is it time for “a revolution” in packaging symbols?

Design Week

It’s abundantly clear we’re facing a crisis of communication when it comes to recycling. Current systems leave consumers in the dark, trying to decipher incomprehensible combinations of words, pictures and colours. People simply don’t know what they can recycle or how to dispose of packaging appropriately. In every county and region the rules change.

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How to Make Walls Pop – Cool Ideas for Your Restaurant Design

Mindful Design

If you want to make the most of your space when designing your restaurant interior, drop the paint and take a minute to think outside the box. While painting your walls is a cheap way to fill them with color for cheap, it’s sometimes also a lost opportunity. Surrounding your customers from all sides, walls […]. The post How to Make Walls Pop – Cool Ideas for Your Restaurant Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Challenge the status quo: Why Amazon is trialling over 120 interns

Inside Retail

At a time when many players in the retail industry are struggling to fill positions, online giant Amazon Australia is building on its internship program to bring new, fresh faces into the business. While providing a valuable opportunity for hopeful recruits, the program also brings new ideas and perspectives to Amazon’s teams. Amazon welcomes students from any university across the country, and pays them to intern in many parts of its operations, including web services, operations, and consumer.

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To tint or not to tint??

Drytac

Authored by Dennis Leblanc, Senior Business Development Manager, North America, at Drytac. Selecting materials and media for a print job can be a tricky process, with the pressure firmly on the print service provider to ensure they make the right choice and achieve a high-quality result. One of the primary reasons for this tricky selection process is the wide range of factors that you need to consider when choosing the media you are going to work with.

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Facebook calls time on Live retail selling system

Inside Retail

Retailers will no longer be able to host any new or scheduled Live Shopping events on Facebook from October 1, according to a statement by parent Meta. While Facebook users will still be able to broadcast live events on the platform, the ability to create product playlists and tag product features on Facebook Live will be disabled. Meta says retailers will still be able to use Reels on Instagram as a live shopping feature.

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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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Drytac expands Polar range with two new easy to apply solutions in North America

Drytac

Drytac Polar Transit Air and Drytac Polar Smooth 150 Air are suitable for a wide range of differing graphics applications. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, has expanded its Polar® range of printable media with two new solutions for the North American market: Polar Transit Air and Polar Smooth 150 Air.

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“Everyone’s go-to brand”: Indonesian label Claude lands in Singapore

Inside Retail

With much fanfare, Indonesian fashion label Claude has finally arrived in Singapore. The on-trend Gen Z brand was founded by Tommy S. Budihardjo and creative director Christie Johana four years ago. Now, the pair have opened their first bricks-and-mortar store in the Takashimaya shopping centre, a 1,600 square feet homage to the brand’s affinity for lilac and mint green hues with curved outlines.

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Next boss steps down from Deliveroo board as it reports £147m loss

E Delevry

Deliveroo has reported a pretax loss of £147.3 million in the first six months of the year, up 54% from the same period a year ago, with Simon Wolfson, CEO of Next, stepping down from its board with immediate effect. Lord Wolfson said: “After much consideration, and with regret, I believe that the time required to continue in my role at Deliveroo is no longer compatible with my executive and other commitments.

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What Is Dropshipping? Pros And Cons Of Drop Shipping For Sellers, Manufacturers, And Customers

RetailMinded

You’ve probably heard of dropshipping, as it’s been around for a while now, but you may not actually understand what it is. In short, it’s an order fulfillment method for products. Let’s explore dropshipping in more detail and find out what the pros and cons are for sellers, manufacturers, and customers. What Is Dropshipping? To understand dropshipping better, let’s look at it from the seller’s point of view.

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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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HIVED integrates with Metapack for zero-emission deliveries

E Delevry

Metapack, a global leader in ecommerce delivery technology, has announced that HIVED has joined its Delivery Manager Platform, enabling retailers across the UK to offer their consumers high-quality, zero-emission delivery at affordable prices. The parcel delivery service start-up has redeveloped the process of getting a parcel from the warehouse to the front door from the ground up.

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Refreshing innovative alternatives in kitchen design

Design Wanted

Beautifully set in the courtyard of the historic Milanese cultural club Arci Bellezza in a special setting designed by architect Davide Fabio Colaci – Very Simple […]. The post Refreshing innovative alternatives in kitchen design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Van Cleef & Arpels flagship store by Jouin Manku Agency

Retail Design Blog

Strengthening its presence in South Korea, the jewellery brand has unveiled a five-storey flagship location in Seoul designed like a.

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Royal Mail workers to strike for “dignified” pay rise

E Delevry

The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents Royal Mail Group workers, has announced the national postal service will go on strike for four days surrounding the August Bank Holiday. CWU said over 115,000 postal workers will be taking part in the biggest strike of summer so far to demand a “dignified, proper pay rise”. It served notice to management that workers will take strike action on Friday 26th August, Wednesday 31st August, Thursday 8th September and Friday 9th September.

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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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Hermès store by RDAI

Retail Design Blog

It looks like Wuhan has more or less bounced back after a pretty dark period in history, and Hermès pitches.

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Gen Alphas are Hungry for Something Different

Chutegerdeman

The post Gen Alphas are Hungry for Something Different appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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LEAD VIP Room Store by TEKI Design

Retail Design Blog

Used clothes give the image of being cheap and easy to buy. Many products are available in a wide variety.

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Protected: Modular flexible exhibition system

Parker Design

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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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Peuro milk by Omar2design

Retail Design Blog

Peuro Milk Packaging Simple, Funny and Luxury.

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Protected: Internal branding design

Parker Design

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Five focus areas for achieving omnichannel success

Inside Retail

In the wake of the e-commerce boom spurred by the global pandemic, the online retail landscape is now more fragmented than ever. With marketplaces serving as “digital malls”, shopping inspiration coming from social media content and curated experiences in high demand, brands are trying to succeed on several fronts at once. . Unlike the early years of e-commerce, today’s environment requires diversification across an appropriate variety of channels to strengthen visibility; brands must be active

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The Bedford Estates - take a look around

Edge

Featured in Conservation Heritage Journal and Directory. Conservation Heritage Journal and Directory has featured our completed project for The Bedford Estates, in their latest Summer issue. The feature talks of the amazing transformation of this Grade 1 Listed building, by linking two originally tired properties into one single coherent space. It touches on the importance of restoring the Georgian building in an urban setting and protecting it’s great history, one of Edge’s main objectives of t

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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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Darrow Offices by switchup

Retail Design Blog

switchup created warmth within an industrial backdrop for the Darrow offices in Tel Aviv, Israel. Darrow uses artificial intelligence to.

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Congress Just Passed a Big Climate Bill. No, Not That One.

Robinson Meyer

Sign up for The Weekly Planet, Robinson Meyer’s newsletter about living through climate change, here. Updated at 12:25 p.m. ET on August 10, 2022 Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed into law one of the most significant investments in fighting climate change ever undertaken by the United States. The new act will boost efforts to manufacture more zero-carbon technology in America, establish a new federal office to organize clean-energy innovation, and direct billions of dollars toward disaster-r

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