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How to go green (without greenwashing)

Inside Retail

As the world strives to reduce global carbon emissions, it’s vital that retailers play their part. Ethical sourcing, better packaging, and practical carbon-reducing measures are all key ways for retailers to become more socially and environmentally responsible. But while it’s easy to say that you’re going to be more sustainable, putting it into place is a whole other task entirely.

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Leading Labels, offering a range of clothing brands, has opened its doors at Sunderland’s The Bridges.

Retail Focus

Fast growing chain, Leading Labels, has chosen the city for its newest branch, which is now open in the unit formerly housing Topshop and Topman. And the arrival of Leading Labels means Sunderland shoppers will have access to a whole host of big names. The range of men’s’ clothes are provided by Blue Inc, which previously had a store in the centre while the women’s labels include Izabel London, Regatta and Solo, among many others.

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‘We were wrong’ says Kogan founder, promising FY23 bounceback

Inside Retail

Kogan founder Ruslan Kogan says that after a tumultuous Covid-impacted trading period, the e-commerce channel is starting to normalise, returning to “steady and continued growth”, hinting at better prospects for the pureplay online retailer during the FY23 year ahead. . In the year to June, Kogan’s profits slumped 69 per cent to $19.1 million – down from $61.8 million last year and $49.7 million the year before.

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jacquemus’ shop-in-shop at selfridges by OMA/AMO is clad in soothing terracruda clay

Design Boom

the floor-to-ceiling terracruda clay design boasts curving display shelves populated by jacquemus' latest colorful creations. The post jacquemus’ shop-in-shop at selfridges by OMA/AMO is clad in soothing terracruda clay appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Art retail concept The Hook selects Seven Dials for West End flagship

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has today announced the signing of art retail concept, The Hook, for its first central London showroom in Seven Dials. The experiential art gallery is the latest innovative brand to join Seven Dials’ creative community and is set to open a 1,588 sq ft space on 37A Neal Street this September. Founded in 2021, The Hook is committed to creating an approachable, omnichannel and consumer-focused experience that is designed to educate, and not intimidate, both instore and online.

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Supply chain disruptions impact Adairs’ profit

Inside Retail

Ongoing Covid-related issues, government-mandated store closures in the first half and freight delays have eaten into the profit of bedding and homewares retailer Adairs. The company, which owns and operates Adairs, Focus on Furniture and Mocka brands, says group sales rose 12.9 per cent to $564.5 million in the year to June 26, while tax-paid profit fell 29.6 per cent to $44.9 million.

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Australia’s best-kept e-commerce secret reshaping fulfilment systems

Inside Retail

It’s a well-established fact that businesses trying to survive in the post-Covid world need to undergo their own digital transformation journey. Part of that step into e-commerce involves setting up a software platform to automate and simplify business processes. The pace of technology can sometimes overtake us, however, and many “traditional” ERP and account management systems are not optimised for e-commerce.

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Caledonia Park signs Cornish Bakery in Scottish debut

Retail Focus

Railpen, the investment manager responsible for the safekeeping and administration of over £37 billion AUM for several pension schemes has announced the award winning, independent Cornish Bakery, will open later this year at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier design village, marking a national debut for the brand. Cornish Bakery, which delivers a range of exceptional coffee and pastries, is set to open a 2,500 sq ft unit later this year.

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Let human hands guide the automated touch

Inside Retail

Delivering personalised experiences at scale is a top challenge for customer experience (CX), requiring a high degree of automation. Business IT firm NTT defines ‘hyperautomation’ as a process that combines AI, machine learning, virtual agents, and robotic process automation to do this. The challenge is doing this in a way that still feels human to consumers.

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Bullring secures largest Tessuti in West Midlands

Retail Focus

Hammerson has announced the signing of designer fashion brand Tessuti, at its retail and leisure destination Bullring in Birmingham. Set to open in early 2023, Tessuti is a fast-growing retailer of high-end clothing, footwear, and accessories across menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear. Its collection of designer brands includes Polo Ralph Lauren, Emporio Armani, Billionaire Boys Club, Mallet, Moose Knuckles, and Versace Jeans Couture.

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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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All that glitters: The future of lab-grown diamonds

Inside Retail

It’s been a rollercoaster for the fine jewellery industry, with the slow return of weddings and the rise of sustainable options. Sydney-based jeweller Claire Aristides is passionate about lab-grown gems and recently launched Futurae Diamonds. Here she chats about how the diamonds are created and her plans for the business. Inside Retail : You launched Claire Aristides some time ago and now you’ve just launched Futurae Diamonds.

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Responsible menswear brand launches London store following six-figure investment

Retail Focus

Alder & Green , the ethical menswear brand, has unveiled its new flagship London store at a ribbon-cutting event hosted by Olympic rower and brand ambassador, Tom George. Launching in 2021, Alder & Green is re-establishing what a modern menswear brand should be, by developing responsible men’s shirts and accessories to encourage consumers to buy less and buy better.

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More shoppers, higher rents boost Scentre Group bottom line

Inside Retail

Scentre Group says increased shopping centre visitation, occupancy and rents all underpinned a 17.5 per cent boost in profit for the six months to June 30, to $540.5 million. . The listed shopping centre operator, which has 42 Westfield Living Centres, hosted more than 277 million customer visits during the period and is on track to achieve 500 million this calendar year.

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Shhh… Menopause Wellness to open a new London-based summer pop-up

Retail Focus

Ask any woman about menopause and you’ll likely hear a version of, “No one talks about menopause! I didn’t/don’t know what to expect.”. That’s why Marva Williams, founder of Shhh…Menopause Wellness – a range of natural skincare products designed to support and encourage woman who are going through the menopause, and help ease their physical and emotional health – has decided to open a pop-up in Westfield London.

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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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The Reject Shop’s full-year sales ease up, share buy-back planned

Inside Retail

Despite a rocky start to the financial year, discount variety retailer The Reject Shop says its sales have improved steadily since March. For the 53-week period, sales grew by a marginal 1.2 per cent to $788.2 million while tax-paid profit fell 5 per cent to $7.9 million. Comparable store sales fell 2.2 per cent for the year as unfavourable trading conditions and Covid-related lockdowns during the peak Christmas trading period impacted the first half.

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The new Vegas Sports showroom creates a quirky, exploratory shopping experience for sports lovers

Retail Focus

The new showroom for Vegas Sports, located in Sector 29, Gurgaon, is a play haven for kids and sports lovers alike. Crafted by The Picturesque Studio using a product-first design language, the store is spaciously laid out to create seamless visual connections. The design scheme employs subtle, subliminal hints that encourage people to explore the space: ample circulation space, and nooks that unfold within a meandering layout. .

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Endeavour Group results belie huge achievement in overcoming Covid impact

Inside Retail

Endeavour Group has marked its first year as a standalone business with a minor increase in profit on static sales, results released today show. The former Woolworths Group subsidiary, which owns Dan Murphy’s and 344 hotels and clubs, achieved sales of $11.6 billion and a profit of $495 million, up 2.8 per cent. The result was significant given the disruption to hotel trading due to Covid movement restrictions during the first half, offset in part by increased online sales of liquor to house-bou

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Vuori, the California-based clothing brand, opens the doors to its first UK store in London’s Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Vuori , one of the fastest growing activewear brands in the US, recently valued at $4bn and loved by celebrities including Harry Styles, Ben Affleck and Kaia Gerber, opens its doors to its first international store in London’s Covent Garden, this September. Founded by Joe Kudla in 2015 in California, the first UK Vuori store at 25 Long Acre, Covent Garden in London, showcases an extensive collection of the refined men’s and women’s activewear collections, which marry performance and style for

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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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Chinese retailer Miniso to ditch Japanese styling after backlash

Inside Retail

China’s Miniso Group has apologised for promoting itself as a Japanese-style brand and said it would make changes across its stores to rectify this, becoming the latest retailer to respond to a surge in patriotism among Chinese shoppers. The company, which has more than 5000 stores in China and abroad, has for years described itself as “a Japanese-inspired lifestyle product retailer”, and has been compared to the Muji chain operated by Tokyo-listed Ryohin Keikaku.

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Wex Photo Video builds the UK’s most remote camera store to go the extra mile for those seeking the perfect photo

Retail Focus

With Brits risking life and limb to capture the perfect pic, and the majority left feeling underwhelmed with the results , the UK’s biggest photographic retailer Wex Photo Video, took their services to a new level; 2,569ft above sea level in fact. In collaboration with Sony, the UK’s most remote camera store opened in the picturesque Snowdonia mountains – a top photography destination in the UK.

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Mirvac Retail launches Bark Fest to engage with pet owners on Dogs Day

Inside Retail

Mirvac Retail has launched Bark Fest, a week-long festival of events and activities for pet owners celebrating Dogs Day on Friday, August 26. The festival is part of the company’s “Inclusive Together + Co community” initiative, which aims to recognise and celebrate families of all shapes and sizes. The engagement takes place in five locations, including East Village (Zetland), South Village (Kirrawee), Moonee Ponds Central (Melbourne), Orion Springfield Central (Queensland), an

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Small sustainable choices for big change – one bowl at a time

Design Wanted

Drawing inspiration from the circular economy strategy and designing out plastic from takeaway packaging – industrial design and innovation agency Morrama brilliantly launches a ‘sustainable packaging […]. The post Small sustainable choices for big change – one bowl at a time appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Redbubble reports net loss, as sales slump

Inside Retail

Online marketplace Redbubble has reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $24.6 million in its latest results. Founded in Melbourne in 2006, Redbubble creates print-on-demand products featuring artwork submitted by users. It has offices in San Francisco and Berlin as well as Melbourne. In the year ended June 30, the company says its marketplace revenue fell by 13 per cent to $482.6 million, or by $70.7 million, year-on-year.

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Universal Design Studio creates ocean-inspired concept space for L’Oréal

Design Week

Universal Design Studio has designed the “physical iteration” of beauty brand L’Oréal’s Blue Beauty ethos in the form of a retail concept lab. L’Oréal’s Blue Beauty ethos is its belief that “beauty comes from water”, so it should also give back to it, according to L’Oréal. The brand’s aim is to ensure its skincare is sustainably produced and respectful of the ocean.

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Asics plans giant strides in “cutthroat” Indian market

Inside Retail

Japanese sportswear brand, Asics may have been in business for more than 70 years, but it only opened its first store in India seven years ago. It’s a relatively new entrant to the market, compared to other brands such as Nike and Puma, but it’s got plans to fast-track its presence in the region. “India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space and the industry is expected to reach $US2 trillion by 2032,” Rajat Khurana, managing director at Asics India and South Asia, t

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Flexible Office Spaces: What Are the Benefits?

Parcel Pending

While the traditional office space may appeal to employers with permanent and assigned locations for employee desks, flexible office spaces allow employees to select the areas of the office that best suit their needs. Flexible office space can also be easily reorganized to adapt to different teams or an organization’s changing business goals. In essence, flexible workspaces and flexible office spaces aim to provide employees with various places and ways to work.

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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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Retail Partnership Marketing Panel at StorePoint Retail 2022

Retail Design Institute

August 21, 2022: Retail partnership marketing continues to reshape the retail landscape and the Retail Design Institute visited StorePoint Retail in greater Orlando to explore the topic via panel discussion. International Vice President Lindsay Henningfeld, RDI, moderated “Retail Partnership Marketing: Trends Driving the Brick & Mortar Experience,” with three participants representing retailer and the retail design consultant perspectives.

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US NAIC Summer 2022 National Meeting Highlights: Climate, Resiliency, Race and Insurance

Eye on ESG

On August 11, 2022, the Climate and Resiliency (EX) Task Force (“ C&R Task Force ”) and the Special (EX) Committee on Race and Insurance (“ R&I Committee ”) met at the Summer 2022 National Meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“ NAIC ”). While the C&R Task Force and R&I Committee did not announce any major new developments or expose any substantive items for review or comment, they reported on the progress of several important initiatives that they have

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An extra bold chair that’s as radical as it’s comfortable

Design Wanted

Accessible, charming and above all, useful, industrial design studio BIG-GAME based in Lausanne, Switzerland skillfully fabricates ‘Extra Bold’ for Moustache – an alluring armchair imposing a […]. The post An extra bold chair that’s as radical as it’s comfortable appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Counterfeit Studio Gives Tessuti A Fresh Elevated Look

Retail Design Blog

Spanning 22,000 square feet and two floors, Tessuti’s new Liverpool flagship draws on historic Liverpudlian Architecture, classic Italian style and.

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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.