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Proximity retailing and current retail environmental paradoxes

Retail Focus

“Proximity” has become a controversial term when it comes to retail. In an urban setting, “proximity” goes back to its golden age because customers find it more practical and suitable for shopping around the corner. In remote villages, proximity retail suffers. Customers find it more convenient to drive back and forth to find a retail conglomerate to make or complete their purchases.

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US demand boosts L’Oreal fourth-quarter sales

Inside Retail

L’Oreal posted 8.1 per cent sales growth in the fourth quarter, a touch slower than in the previous three months, with firm demand in the United States and Europe helping to offset the dent from coronavirus disruptions in China. The cosmetics company, which sells Maybelline mascara and CeraVe skincare, recorded sales for the last three month of 2022 of US$11.1 billion, in line with analyst expectations, according to Refinitiv data.

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Three Reasons to Offer Same-Day Delivery and Three Reasons Not To

Retail Focus

Are you considering offering your customers same-day delivery? If so, you should first spend time considering the following advantages and disadvantages. Three Reasons to Offer Same-day Delivery Let us begin with the positives. The following three reasons why you should provide same-day delivery will undoubtedly make you think same-day deliveries are a good idea. 1.

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How to become someone people actually want to work for

Inside Retail

Managing people is not easy. Each person has had different experiences from previous workplaces. They also have different expectations of their manager and different ways of communicating. However, even with all these differences, becoming a manager that people want to work for is within our own control. Managers need to be professionally good and of good character.

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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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Common Mistakes Rental Owners Make

Retail Focus

As a rental property owner, it can be easy to make mistakes that can cost you time, money, and headaches. Here are some common mistakes rental owners make and how to avoid them. Not running adequate checks on a potential tenant One of the rental owners’ biggest mistakes is not conducting thorough background checks on potential tenants. It’s important to verify a tenant’s income, credit history, and rental history to ensure they will be able to pay rent on time and take care of

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Online butcher Our Cow buys Voly assets to boost reach

Inside Retail

Direct-to-consumer meat-delivery company Our Cow has acquired the assets of collapsed instant grocery delivery service Voly for an undisclosed sum. Founded by Bianca Tarrant and Dave McGiveron, the company’s meat subscription service – The Exclusive Eaters Club – delivers grass-fed, free range and organic meat straight from farmers to customers across Australia.

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Strong competition: What went wrong for China’s JD in Thailand, Indonesia

Inside Retail

In January, Chinese retail giant JD announced that it was shutting down its e-commerce operations in Indonesia and Thailand and would stop taking orders in both markets on 15 February. The company said it will continue to serve customers in global markets, such as Southeast Asia, through its supply chain infrastructure. While JD.com did not give any official reason for the move, industry experts have noted that competition in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market is fierce, and some have speculated

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From fun to timelessness: Project 213A explores sustainability and craftsmanship through their designs

Design Wanted

When a design studio describes itself as ‘timeless and playful’, that’s when you know their designs are ones to have. This is the case with the […] The post From fun to timelessness: Project 213A explores sustainability and craftsmanship through their designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Navigating neurodiversity: An ADHD’ers guide to running a business

Inside Retail

I’ve always been a bit of an oddball. Even as a kid, it was obvious that I didn’t think like ‘normal’ people. My brain wasn’t wired to function the way it was ‘supposed’ to. Sadly, in the ’80s and ’90s, we weren’t as switched on to neurodiversity as we are now, so I struggled on in silence, undiagnosed until I was 40! Millions of people worldwide remain undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder until adulthood and quite often, as in my case, it crops up during the pro

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Building a lasting legacy with Drytac Polar Grip

Drytac

Drytac supplied one of its hot melt adhesive tapes and a PU film from a trusted supplier to help a customer secure new business. The Challenge Drytac leant its expertise in efficient and reliable adhesives to a customer that was seeking an effective solution for an issue it encountered with certain types of building materials. The client required some small wood trim materials to be adhered to a flexible material, which in turn would be applied to large wall panels, staircases, furniture and oth

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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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How This is Not a Toy Store is bringing the art toy movement to Australia

Inside Retail

This Is Not A Toy Store is a new Melbourne shop and event space that aims to introduce local consumers to the growing global movement around art toys. Founded by directors Cipta Croft-Cusworth, Alex ‘A.J’ Dinsdale and Fletcher Anderson, the concept began as the three toy designers were looking to forge a community of like-minded artists and enthusiasts who recognised and appreciated toys as a form of artistic expression.

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REWE International will rely on Körber’s Warehouse Management System

Retail Times

REWE International AG has chosen Körber’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) to be deployed across 40+ European locations. K.Motion WMS aims to optimise a complex process landscape, bringing maximum flexibility to meet the multi-layered demands of the food and pharmacy retail industry.

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Fendi opens first flagship boutique in South Korea 

Inside Retail

LVMH-owned Italian luxury fashion house Fendi has unveiled its first flagship store in South Korea dubbed ‘Palazzo Fendi Seoul’ to further strengthen its influence in the burgeoning Asian luxury market. The new boutique is located in Gangnam District’s Cheongdam-dong, known as an affluent neighbourhood and home to flagships of luxury fashion brands, including Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior.

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Amazon dimple takes the lead in Prime Video’s new identity

Design Week

Pentagram partner Emily Oberman has led the redesign of Amazon Prime Video’s new visual identity, developing the dimple arrow of the Amazon smile into a graphic device. In an increasingly crowded landscape of streaming services, Prime Video looked to Pentagram for an identity that could highlight its original content, flex to fit all genres from drama to comedy, and take cues from the Prime parent.

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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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How Lekker Bikes’ founder transitioned from CEO to a more strategic role

Inside Retail

Meindert Wolfraad launched Lekker Bikes in 2009 while living in Australia as a backpacker, and over the years, he grew the brand into a successful global cycling business. In 2018, he stepped down as CEO to take on a more strategic role. We spoke to him about making that transitioning, what his average day looks like, and how he switches off. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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ChannelAdvisor: three quarters of CMOs surveyed planning to expand direct-to-consumer selling channels into 2023

Retail Times

Consumer electronics brands are looking to increase their direct-to-consumer selling in 2023, despite the cost of living crisis and reductions in consumer spending. In addition, they are looking to broaden their use of social channels to include Instagram Checkout and TikTok in equivalent volumes to Amazon, new research shows.

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Winning Group opens new DC near Brisbane

Inside Retail

Australian retailer Winning Group has unveiled a new 45,750sqm purpose-built distribution centre in Wacol, Brisbane. The new DC, located 20km from Brisbane’s CBD, is a significant upgrade from the group’s current 18,000sqm site, boasting 54 loading docks and a five-star Green Star design. The new facility is the base of the group’s logistics and end-mile business, Winning Services.

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Coworking Spotlight: The Clearing in NYC Focuses on Hospitality

All Work

The Clearing is a private daytime work lounge with a dedicated hospitality team, food and beverage from on-site restaurants, and premium meeting rooms. This space provides unique benefits including wine and produce club memberships, plus a robust events calendar that features happy hours, business and wellness workshops, fitness and wellness classes, and more.

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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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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

BCA CEO to step down By Dean Blake The Business Council of Australia’s chief executive Jennifer Westacott will exit the association within the next 18 months. According to AFR, Westacott and the BCA are implementing a succession strategy that will see a list of potential replacements brought together by an external recruitment agency. “The Business Council’s role fighting for the policies that keep Australia strong with a vibrant and successful business sector has never been more important, afte

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Blendsmiths’ new identity is “not for everyone”

Design Week

Manchester-based branding agency Creative Spark has repositioned alternative drinks company Blendsmiths with a multipurpose graphic logo and sustainable suite of packaging. Blendsmiths’ aim is to disrupt the hot drinks market with an alternative that appeals to “the constantly curious foodie”, according to Creative Spark founder and creative director Neil Marra.

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EXHIBITOR ARCHIVE: 1953 “The House of Wax” Horror Movie the First to Debut in 3D in Hollywood’s War Against Television 

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Read this in as dramatic a voice as you can muster: “The House of Wax. The ultimate dimension in terror comes to the screen in stereo vision 3D. Vincent Price at his diabolical best will take you room by terrible room to the ultimate chamber of horrors. Stereo vision 3D will synthesize before your eyes the terrifying reality of it all. In stereo vision 3D: House of Wax.

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Co-op donates £100k to support those impacted by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Retail Times

To support those affected by the devastating earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria killing thousands of people and reducing buildings to rubble, Co-op is making a £100,000 donation to its partners the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to help kickstart Co-op's support of the appeal.

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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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Meeting Millennial Residents’ Needs with PropTech Solutions

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According to recent census data, millennials have overtaken baby boomers and are now the largest generational group in the United States. This cohort of over 70 million people is a dominant cultural and economic force with a spending power of over $2.5 trillion. 1 Better technology-based amenities, environmentally sustainable communities, and authentic cultural experiences are extremely important to this large demographic. 2 Multifamily property owners and managers must look to adapt to meet the

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BrewDog CEO James Watt tweets Guinness with a head to head challenge

Retail Times

BrewDog has issued a challenge to DiageoGB (the makers of Guinness) for a head to head stout off in their bars, after launching Black Heart, its brand new stout Black Heart this month.

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Rompecopas ( Glass-Breaker)

Retail Design Blog

The Barricarte brothers seek to start a new wine project with attention to detail as the winery’s guiding maxim, from.

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Oxfordshire digital marketing agency partners with leading speciality coffee roaster, Origin Coffee

Retail Times

Origin Coffee has appointed Oxfordshire-based digital marketing agency, The Evergreen Agency, to take the business to new heights in 2023 and beyond. Ecommerce specialist digital marketing agency, The Evergreen Agency, has partnered with this speciality coffee roaster to drive traffic, visibility and sales online.

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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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South St, Pacific Fair by Studio Gray-Scale

Retail Design Blog

Studio Gray-Scale + South St = a dream collab! Studio Gray-Scale designed their second store for them in AU –.

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Crafts Council has partnered with Hobbycraft to launch the Let’s Craft appeal and donate 15,000 craft kits to children across the UK in 2023

Retail Times

To coincide with Children’s Mental Health Week, the Crafts Council and Hobbycraft have announced a UK-wide initiative, Let’s Craft, aimed at providing 15,000 craft kits to children in need. With many families unable to afford the most basic of art and craft materials at home, such as crayons and pencils, the kits will be distributed via a cohort of nationwide community partners, to ensure those most in need can access the mental health benefits that crafting brings.

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Rice and Roll, Northland by Studio Gray-Scale

Retail Design Blog

Rice N Roll were initially clients who wanted to refurbish an existing site. This site saw out its lease period.

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Klarna announces upcoming global campaign featuring Y2K icon Paris Hilton

Retail Times

Klarna, the leading global bank, payments, and shopping service, has announced its upcoming global campaign featuring Y2K icon Paris Hilton, in collaboration with Hilton’s next-gen media company, 11:11 Media.

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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.