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Scentre Group to sell half share in Westfield Whitford City

Inside Retail

Scentre Group is looking for an investor interested in taking a 50-per-cent stake in its Westfield Whitford City shopping mall in WA. The centre is located 20kms north of Perth in the coastal suburb of Hillarys and is expected to fetch around $250 million. Anchored by Coles, Woolworths and Aldi supermarkets along with Kmart and Big W, the mall underwent an $80 million redevelopment in 2017 when a dining and entertainment precinct, an eight-screen Event Cinemas and a bowling alley were added.

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Supply Chain Challenges in 2023: How Retailers & Brands can overcome them

Retail Focus

Brands and retailers rely on the supply chain so that they can continue to operate and get products to customers. However, with fresh challenges, a cost of living crisis and many other factors getting in the way, the supply chain for many of these brands is struggling, which is impacting operations all over the globe. The supply chain in the UK has been in crisis since 2021 and in the year ending June 2022, it was estimated to have cost small and medium-sized businesses £3.9 billion , which only

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Uniqlo to open store in Canberra, after customer lobbying

Inside Retail

Japanese lifestyle brand Uniqlo will launch its first physical location in Canberra later this year, following demands from Canberra residents. The 1210sqm store will feature the entire LifeWear range, including ’23 Spring Summer Collection, six self-check-out machines, and 12 changing rooms for consumers to try on the apparel. The company is looking for roles including sales associate partner, store administrator and alterations specialists.

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Nilufar x Audrey Large – exploring boundaries between real and digital

Design Wanted

For Milan Design Week 2023 Nilufar dedicated the spaces of the renowned “Palcoscenico” at Nilufar Depot to Audrey Large for her most extensive solo exhibition to […] The post Nilufar x Audrey Large – exploring boundaries between real and digital appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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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Sigh of relief as RBA holds interest rates

Inside Retail

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has paused interest rates at 4.1 per cent in July, offering some leeway for retailers to settle amidst inflationary pressures. In a statement, RBA governor, Phil Lowe, said the board has decided to hold interest rates “steady” this month and to provide “some time to assess the impact of the interest rate hikes to date” “The board remains alert to the risk that expectations of ongoing high inflation will contribute to larger increases in both prices

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Unopiù Coco Collection: heritage meets timeless innovation

Design Wanted

Unopiù, the renowned international brand specializing in outdoor design furniture and accessories, presents its latest masterpiece: the Coco Collection, designed by the talented Andrea Andretta. Inspired […] The post Unopiù Coco Collection: heritage meets timeless innovation appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Aldi named UK’s Favourite Supermarket at Good Housekeeping Food Awards

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has been named the UK’s Favourite Supermarket at the annual Good Housekeeping Food Awards. The title, which was voted for by thousands of Good Housekeeping readers, is one of five accolades awarded to Aldi – more than any other retailer.

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AI: How Google’s try-on tech could transform online fashion

Inside Retail

Generative AI is already reshaping the retail industry in profound ways and, according to industry leaders , it has the potential to transform the shopping and retail experience. Google is one of many organisations seeking to capitalise on these innovations. Introduced to US shoppers in June this year, its virtual try-on feature matches online clothing items with models of different shapes and sizes.

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Booking.com City Campus by UNStudio + HofmanDujardin

Retail Design Blog

In 2015, Booking.com, together with BPD (Bouwfonds Property Development), selected UNStudio to design their new campus in the center of.

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Why Booktopia’s new CEO is turning the page and looking to return to growth

Inside Retail

This week, online book retailer Booktopia announced that it has secured $8.1 million in funding through private investors and extended its Australian Financial Solutions Group loan facility, which will be used to finalise the construction of its purpose-built customer fulfilment centre. The deal will see approximately 81 million new shares issued, as well as a partial conversion of its loan to equity, and sets the business up for a period of growth in FY24, according to recently appointed chief

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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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Riverside Greetings partners with Ascona Retail

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Riverside Greetings is partnering with Ascona Retail, the UK’s fastest growing forecourt operator, to develop the greeting card business in each of its 62 retail sites. The greeting card market is growing and is currently worth £1.4 billion in the UK.

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Juanzong Books and Eureka! Touring Library at Aranya by genarchitects

Retail Design Blog

Bookstore – Juanzong Books is located at the Anaya Art Center in Qinhuangdao. It was originally a coffee shop with.

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Chanel, London

Retail Store Windows

We never really liked what this brand did with their windows as they really did look very poorly executed for a very long time. Not any more though and just look at yet another great installation. The product has always been superb although they used to use mannequins with very tiny heads for a long time and while the high Black gloss is a bit of a go-to for luxury brands, the poses look great and the groupings demonstrate that whoever installed this knows what they are doing.

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Digital ESG credentials for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises globally – from Singapore to the world

Eye on ESG

Businesses, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises ( MSMEs ), continue to face practical challenges in ESG reporting due to costs, the lack of resources and expertise on sustainability reporting, and the complexities around multiple standards and reporting frameworks in use globally. On 22 June 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ), United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) and the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation ( GLEIF ) announced an initiative to develo

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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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VID 2023: forward-thinking projects and talks on innovation and sustainability

Design Wanted

VID 2023 has successfully concluded at its customary location, the captivating Island of San Servolo. The event has been an annual gathering for four years now, […] The post VID 2023: forward-thinking projects and talks on innovation and sustainability appeared first on DesignWanted.

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The Role Of AI In Retail Marketing

RetailMinded

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a way of technology that is increasingly being used in various industries. Marketing is no exception. AI in retail offers many business opportunities and benefits. The use of artificial intelligence in retail marketing allows to develop and improve many things. Among them, it can increase the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and improve sales processes.

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ISTO. store by DC.AD

Retail Design Blog

Pedro Gaspar, Pedro Palha, and Vasco Mendonça couldn’t find quality men’s apparel for a long time, and eventually, relying on.

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Sweaty Betty and Space NK make city debuts at Liverpool ONE

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Grosvenor has announced that global activewear and lifestyle brand, Sweaty Betty, and worldwide retailer for luxury cosmetics Space NK have both opened their city debuts at Liverpool ONE. The duo of openings join the impressive range of first-rate brands at Liverpool ONE’s premium lifestyle hub, Peter’s Lane, displaying a strong vote of confidence in the

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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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House of Amel by STRATEDGY

Retail Design Blog

HOUSE OF AMEL Elevating a beloved home bakery into a contemporary dessert sensation. At Stratedgy, we’re always excited about the.

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9 Tips for Creating Impactful Signage 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

We’re in a wondrous age for marketing, where you can drill down into your customer’s needs and deliver a targeted message directly to the hand-held device that a person stares at for 60 percent of his or her day. However, if that person goes in search of your store and can’t find it because of an ineffective sign – what’s the point?

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ThinkUp Offices by ELIYA

Retail Design Blog

ELIYA designed the 340-square-meter office space now home to ThinkUp in Tel Aviv, Israel. Located at the heart of Tel.