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“Recovery will be mixed”: How retailers are responding to Auckland floods

Inside Retail

Flooding in Auckland is hitting the retail industry hard as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. While the extent of the damage, and the subsequent cost of the recovery process is unknown, experts have estimated that it might cost the economy $ 446 million. Over 15,000 insurance claims have already been lodged, with more that 5,000 properties affected.

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Counterfeit vapes are undermining efforts to reduce smoking

Talking Retail

By Martin Cullip There is a vaping epidemic taking place across the UK, but not necessarily the one some would expect. The sale of hundreds of thousands of counterfeit vapes, as opposed to legal, regulated products, should be the real cause of concern. The vast majority of people who pick up a vape do so.

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Ikea takes stake in $2bn Victorian renewable energy project

Inside Retail

Ingka Group, furniture retailer Ikea’s owner, has purchased a 15 per cent stake in TagEnergy’s $2 billion Golden Plains Wind Farm near Geelong, Victoria. Ingka Investment – the group’s investment arm – says this is the first major renewable energy investment made by the company in Australia. The project consists of two stages: a 756MW stage one featuring 122 turbines and a 500MW stage two featuring 93 turbines along with a 300MW battery storage facility at Golden Plains.

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Sir Jony Ive designs plant-based Red Nose for Comic Relief

Design Week

Apple’s former chief design officer Sir Jony Ive has redesigned Comic Relief’s famous Red Nose, seeking to make it more sustainable than its predecessor. The new Red Nose is made entirely from plant-based materials and is designed to fit a variety of nose shapes. It starts out as a small, flat crescent, folding out into a honeycomb paper sphere.

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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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How jewellery brand Kajal Naina is bringing Nepalese culture to the world

Inside Retail

Handcrafted jewellery brand Kajal Naina recently opened its first physical store in Hong Kong at Harbour City as the start-up gains recognition locally and throughout the Asia Pacific region. The flagship store features Hong Kong’s first-ever jewellery bar concept, which allows customers to participate in the making of their dream pieces. Kajal Naina, the namesake founder behind the brand, believes a true statement piece can only be achieved through co-creation between the brand and the custome

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FTC Extends Deadline for Public Comment on Green Guides to April 24, 2023

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The FTC has announced that it is extending by 60 days (from February 21 to April 24, 2023) the public comment period on potential updates to the agency’s “Green Guides.” As we previously reported , since mid-December 2022, the FTC has been gathering input on various aspects of the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. According to the FTC’s announcement, several interested parties asked the agency for additional time to provide their feedback, citing a desire to conduct consumer

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Step inside CES 2023 with our favorite innovative picks

Design Wanted

We’ve teamed up with the Milan-based design studio Valerio Cometti + V12 Design to bring you the lowdown on some of the most intriguing innovations that […] The post Step inside CES 2023 with our favorite innovative picks appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Aldi expands Too Good To Go partnership nationwide following successful trial

Talking Retail

Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. Following a successful trial last year, Aldi is now offering surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers. The.

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Karimoku opens Kyoto showroom informed by traditional houses and temple gardens

Dezeen

Designer Keiji Ashizawa has created the interior of Japanese furniture brand Karimoku 's second showroom , which features a combination of its own wooden furniture and pieces by local artists and artisans. Set in a three-storey building, the brand describes Karimoku Commons Kyoto as a "hybrid space", which will function as a showroom and also house office spaces for employees.

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pastaRAMEN to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Locale

VMS

After a two-year run as an invite-only pop-up in several cities, pastaRAMEN is debuting its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, a 65-seat locale that will open shortly in Montclair, N.J. The 1800-square-foot marries Japanese and Italian cuisines in a style called “Wafu-Italian.” “The response we received from our pop-ups in Seattle, Jersey City, Miami and Los Angeles was overwhelmingly positive, so when it became clear that there was an appetite for pastaRAMEN and this new type

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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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2023 INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS

Elmwood Timber

Every season we watch interior design trends come and go, much like the cyclical trends in apparel. Once again, this year we are seeing several trends fading away while some old trends from years past are coming back to life. But the one trend we can always count on is the use of real wood that can be cut smooth and customized to match the specifications in your new design.

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Tops Friendly Markets Reopens 29th Updated Store

VMS

Tops Friendly Markets (Williamsville, N.Y.) has reopened its store in Avon, N.Y., after putting it through a $1.4 million upgrade. The 47,000-square-foot store features enhanced services, an expanded assortment of products, an enlarged fresh-produce perimeter and updated decor. Other upgrades include new exterior paint with refreshed awnings, Veteran-designated parking spaces, landscaping, energy efficient equipment and LEDs both inside and out, solar-powered efficiencies, expanded state-of-the-

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Design Week Awards 2023 opens for entries

Design Week

Every year the Design Week Awards evolves to reflect the changing nature of designers’ work, adapting so that we can focus on what’s important to you and your clients. In recent years more designers across the board have been encouraging clients to embrace a sustainable approach to projects so that it becomes standard in many briefs. While we welcome projects that put people and the planet first.

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EuroShop to Come and NRF Behind Us: Is it Worth It?

VMS

In case you’re missed it, EuroShop is taking place in Dusseldorf again this year, that triennial shopfitting, store design and all things related fest that takes place in the Rhineland metropolis. It’s at the end of February and last time round it wasn’t as well attended as in years past, owing to the first Covid wave about to hit. As such you’d think it would be a must-go this time round and talk to most of those who have any connection with the business of creating new stores and this turns ou

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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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Supple rebrands Meeting Place with graphic logo device of overlapping shapes

Design Week

Supple Studio has renamed and designed the visual identity and website for comms agency Meeting Place, with an animated logo and colour scheme that reflects its specialism in the built environment. Meeting Place works across the built environment sector, making its target audience a mix of land promoters, asset managers and planning and development professionals.

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Ralph Lauren, London

Retail Store Windows

How beautiful are these windows? As always this brand produces the most glamorous and aspirational spaces in their windows with gorgeous product and everything perfectly placed and presented. We always love the apartments, lodges, and all of the other settings which this brand so cleverly creates in their windows that we often find ourselves salivating just looking at them.

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Absolut launches new limited edition vodka bottle

Talking Retail

Launching today (1 February), vodka brand Absolut has revealed its latest limited edition bottle design. The 700ml bottle will be available from all major grocers with an RRP of £21. A one-litre format will also be available from Amazon and Costco with an RRP of £25.50. To support the launch of the new bottle, in-store.

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Andrew Cwalinski Promoted to Director of Sales

Ultra Flex

Riverview, FL – Ultraflex Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Cwalinski to Director of Sales. Andrew will lead the internal sales team, foster business development, and develop strategic partnerships to ensure training and market expansion. Andrew’s industry knowledge, client-centric approach, staff training, and passion for ensuring customer success make him the ideal candidate to accelerate Ultraflex’s growth The post Andrew Cwalinski Promoted to Direc

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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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East Sussex service station transformed into a Nisa Local store

Talking Retail

Clayhill Service Station on the busy A26 near Lewes has recently completed refitting and rebranding its retail offering, transforming the shop into a modern and contemporary convenience store after relaunching under the Nisa Local banner. With a wider product range, the shop now offers more choice for shoppers in the local, rural community and commuters.

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How to Come Up with a Dessert Shop Color Palette

Mindful Design

More than any other element of design, the color palette of your dessert shop has the biggest impact on the overall look of your space. But it’s not only that color is the first one your customers see when they enter your business: Color is also a great way to influence their behavior, convince them […] The post How to Come Up with a Dessert Shop Color Palette appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Sophie Allport reports festive boom with December sales up 34%

Retail Times

A strong Christmas period has seen the brand grow despite market conditions; the report on festive sales comes as they launch three new designs for SS23. British homewares brand Sophie Allport has reported year-on-year (YoY) growth of 34% in December and an overall increase of sales hitting +8% YoY for the months September – December 2022.

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Black Hat USA Guide to Booth Rentals 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Exhibiting at Black Hat USA is an AWESOME experience. Since 1997, Black Hat has been one of cybersecurity’s biggest and most significant events. The educational and networking opportunities are some of the most exciting and comprehensive out there. In fact, many companies attend the show—before ever exhibiting—just to participate in the sessions and networking events.

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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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Wickes announces Jeff Brazier as its wellbeing ambassador

Retail Times

Home improvement retailer Wickes has announced broadcaster Jeff Brazier as its wellbeing bmbassador for 2023. The newly created position comes as part of Wickes’ ongoing investment and commitment to support colleague and customer wellbeing.

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10 Tips for Selling Your Product to Retailers

Retail Bound

If you startup or D2c looking to take your product to the retail channels like stores, catalog companies, and maybe even TV shopping networks, it is important to know what strategies will be most successful. Selling to retailers can often seem daunting, but if done correctly and with a sound strategy, it can bring great success. Here are 10 tips that can help make the process smoother: 1.

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The Range builds UK’s largest warehouse development that will be ‘seen from space’

Retail Times

The Range has started work on the largest warehouse development to be built in the UK this year – a new state-of-the-art 1.2million ft2 distribution unit located at Gateway 14 – Suffolk’s new logistics park.

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Cosying up in front of these modern fireplaces is surely satisfying

Design Wanted

When chosen smartly, the structure can become the focal point of your living area. We have picked ten modern and stylish fireplaces that will surely warm […] The post Cosying up in front of these modern fireplaces is surely satisfying appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Vick Hope joins Liz Earle Beauty Co., as first ever celebrity partner

Retail Times

Liz Earle Beauty Co. is pleased to announce a brand partnership with radio and television presenter Vick Hope, who will be helping the brand to celebrate new launches throughout 2023 and support their shared ambition to restore biodiversity across the UK.

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£50,000 worth of prizes to be found in Lindt’s gold bunnies this Easter

Talking Retail

Chocolate producer Lindt has announced the official release of its new competition, which has £50,000 worth of prizes available to be won across the UK. From today (1 February), ten hidden golden tokens, each worth £5,000, are to be found in ten Lindt Gold Bunny Milk 100g. The winning tokens can be found in selected.

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SHEIN expands The SHEIN X Programme with exciting new challenge

Retail Times

SHEIN X returns with a new online competition supported by the Graduate Fashion Foundation and in association with media partner Hello! Fashion. Aimed at supporting emerging fashion design talent across Europe, the competition is open to all budding designers from Europe, with the chance to win an incredible prize: 10,000 Euros to set up their label, the opportunity to sign with SHEIN to showcase their creative concept globally on the SHEIN website plus an exclusive invitation to showcase their

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Nairn’s introduces Gluten Free Sourdough Flatbreads

Talking Retail

Baked goods producer Nairn’s is bringing a sourdough option to the free-from consumer with its new Gluten Free Sourdough Flatbreads. Rolling out into convenience stores and wholesalers from February, the new flatbreads will be available in packs containing two pouches of five flatbreads at an RRP of £1.99. Nairn’s said the flatbreads are much bigger than.

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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.