Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Shoppers in Australia will spend an additional $9 billion during the final week before Christmas, according to the re-forecast by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), in conjunction with Roy Morgan. This will bring spending for the November-December 24 trading period up to $67.4 billion, an increase of 1 per cent from last year. Across the pre-Christmas period, food spending is expected to reach $27 billion, up 3.2 per cent from last year.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior Retail Consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. As winter descends upon Europe, the continent comes alive with the festive spirit of Christmas. One of the most cherished traditions during this season is the Christmas market, where locals and tourists alike gather to revel in the magic of the holidays.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

New York-listed South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has rescued Farfetch Holdings from the brink of bankruptcy through an acquisition that grants the luxury platform access to US$500 million of capital to stay afloat. “Farfetch will rededicate itself to providing the most elevated experience for the world’s most exclusive brands while pursuing steady and thoughtful growth as a private company,” said Bom Kim, founder and CEO of Coupang.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Scurri, the next-generation delivery management platform, today announces its strategic partnership with Asendia, the world’s leading ecommerce logistics provider, to offer carbon neutral cross-border delivery (through offsetting) to the brands and retailers on its platform.

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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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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sports footwear and apparel manufacturer New Balance has opened its first Grey Store in the Southern Hemisphere – at Sydney’s The Galeries shopping centre. The store offers ‘Made in USA’ and ‘Made in UK’ collections as well as first access to new collabs and merchandise drops, with 80 per cent of the products available exclusively at the location. “The Galeries Grey Store has been designed to provide a high-end, luxe retail experience in the heart of Sydney and we can’t wait to see the reception

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Local architect Florencia Rissotti has converted a warehouse into a textile shop in Buenos Aires , using fabric dividers to organise the space. To house a retail location for fabric shop Tienda Mayor , Rissotti integrated textiles in several ways, lining the store with samples, draping colourful patches over a staircase and using curtains to conceal and create space.

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FC Dadson

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of interior design, particularly for retail spaces and bespoke environments, two terms are often heard but not always clearly understood: millwork and casework. At FC Dadson, we specialize in both, and we're here to shed light on these concepts, helping business owners, retail store managers, interior designers, and architects make informed decisions.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As December rolls on and our collective retail focus rises to scope out the year ahead, what’s clear is that 2024 will be a big year for retail customer technology. Just five years ago, some of the biggest brands in the Australian retail landscape were effectively e-com deniers – or at least digital laggards. Lockdowns and the pandemic changed all of that, and today there’s hardly a CEO, board or management team that hasn’t taken the full dive into data and digital as their path to future succes

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Design Middleeast

DECEMBER 18, 2023

MillerKnoll has emerged as an innovator in the global design and furniture sector, with a rich history extending back over a century. MillerKnoll, formed in 2021 by the merger of Knoll and Herman Miller, has an exceptional portfolio of contemporary brands, delivering an unequalled selection of goods to architects and designers worldwide. Stacy Stewart, Regional Director MEA, MillerKnoll said: “Diversity and innovation define each MillerKnoll brand, catering to a wide spectrum of needs.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Waverley Mills has launched the Tasmanian Wilderness collection, featuring luxurious wool throws made from 100 per cent natural and sustainable Australian wool. The wool throws are composed of 70 per cent new wool for durability and softness and 30 per cent recycled wool including offcuts and unused fibre from manufacturing traditionally dumped to landfills.

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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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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Dev Associates and Effusion Designs collaborated on the welcoming and varying spaces for the RXO offices in Mumbai, India. In.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

McDonald’s latest restaurant concept goes after the Gen Z market with a calculated marketing trifecta of nostalgia, convenience and bespoke products. CosMc’s is a new addition to the “McDonald’s Universe”, inspired by a retro TV character that will allow customers to customise beverages in the seamless drive-thru experience they are accustomed to. The first CosMc’s outpost opened in Bolingbrook, Illinois, in early December as a pilot before McDonald’s begins expanding the spin-off franchise.

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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

VAVA Mineral Water’s packaging represents a distinct part of the resource of the beverage. Each bottle showcases the “four elements.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Plans have been announced for the inaugural SportsShoes.com Podium Festival, a community running and brand exhibition event which will be held on March 16, 2024 in Leicester. Taking place at New College Leicester, it is estimated there will be 1,000 runners alongside 2,000 spectators attending, making it the largest SportsShoes.com Podium event organise

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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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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Prevalent Reimagines the Australian Shed. Our natural environment is in more fluctuation than ever before.

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Bish

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When looking at an impressive retail display, one of your first thoughts is likely “How much did this cost to make?” The post Crafting Impactful Displays on a Budget appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The Land of the Rising Sun has always been an important market for Louis Vuitton, and despite having a sizeable.

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Thrifts and Tangles

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Christmas is around the corner and Hanukkah has just ended. From Black Friday to December Wednesday (the 13th to be exact) I scoured 9 thrifty shops in search of: Did I wait too long to begin my decoration shopping? Did I beat this holiday challenge? Read about my lively and festive shopping excursions to find […] The post Christmas + Hanukkah Decorations Challenge: THRIFTED EDITION appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.

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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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Bish

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When looking at an impressive retail display, one of your first thoughts is likely “How much did this cost to make?” The post Crafting Impactful Displays on a Budget appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Parcel Pending

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How to Create Community and Camaraderie for Your Residents Keep reading! It’s not too late to organize a special event for your residents. Whether it’s a cookie exchange, a potluck party, or a New Year’s Eve cocktail party, now’s the time to kick party planning into high gear. Did Someone Say Party? Ingenious & Innovative Ideas for Your Multifamily Property Parties can take many forms at this time of year.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Jollyes, the Pet Industry Federation’s 2023 retail chain of the year, today announced it had begun supplying and exchanging BillyChip in its UK stores. Jollyes will become BillyChip’s first partner outside of the food and services sector to offer this innovative street currency.

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Design Middleeast

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Colors Art Institute, rooted in French design and art philosophy, is a catalyst for talent development and creative expression. With a sole purpose to promote and accelerate the growth of a creative culture in society through education and mentorship by industry professionals. By the Industry. Of the Industry. For the Industry – that’s the ethos of Colors Art Institute.

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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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Retail Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The latest GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub has opened at Dobbies Liverpool, as part of a long term partnership between the charging company and garden centre to increase the number of High Power charging locations across the UK.

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MYNT

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The post The World Is F*cked appeared first on MYNT.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Over half (54%) of SME owners will have to close, put plans on hold, or be forced to find other employment if they don’t have a successful festive trading period this year. The findings come at the end of another challenging year for small businesses who have been hit harder than most by the ongoing […] If you want more information Retail Times get

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The rise of e-commerce has raised questions around the role of bricks-and-mortar retail but experiential retailers are still making a case for in-person shopping. Often, conversations around experiential retail are limited to discussions of secret pop-ups, live tutorials, brand installations, private events and product giveaways. But Sydney’s luxury retail boutique Chinatown Country Club is making a case for curation and community as a driving force for the return of offline shopping.

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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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Retail Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the most wonderful time of the year fast approaching, many will be planning to fill fridges with mouth-watering Christmas favourites ahead of the big day. Why not have a more sustainable Christmas this year and make them go further than just the day itself?

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RetailMinded

DECEMBER 18, 2023

So you’re in the eCommerce ring, aiming to pack a punch with your email campaigns? Think of it as prepping your secret sauce – a mix of personality and smarts that gets customers clicking faster than hot snaps on a griddle. Below, we take a dive into the nitty-gritty of crafting emails that don’t just ping inboxes but create ripples – real connections that turn into sales.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Convenience store group KeyStore is once again spreading Christmas cheer at children’s nurseries with its annual chocolate selection box campaign. The popular campaign, inspired by KeyStore retailer Chris Watson of KeyStore Corseford in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, who wanted to support his local nursery after discovering they don’t always receive as much fu

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New data has highlighted the challenges facing smaller shops when it comes to competing with bigger brands for a share of this year’s Christmas wallet, with half (51%) of the UK’s independent retailers unable to match lower prices and a third (35%) unable to compete with free or low delivery costs.

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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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