Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

Pitney Bowes has today launched its online parcel delivery platform, SendPro Online, in Australia. The platform allows small businesses and online retailers to choose a preferred carrier, print shipping labels and track packages from a centralised service, and enables easy integration of a businesses online operations. The service’s launch in Australia is the first time SendPro has been available outside of the United States.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 6, 2021

The longest and fastest zip wire in England, Skywire, is to open on May 14 at Bluewater , one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations. Landsec is redefining the Bluewater experience and Skywire is the first of nine unique attractions that will comprise Hangloose Adventure , a brand new large-scale leisure offer at Bluewater. Skywire is the focal point of Hangloose Adventure, and includes four individual 725-metre-long zip wires linked to a 15.5-metre high dispatch tower situated on

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

Australia’s small marketplace and the continued decline in onshore manufacturing are among the biggest barriers facing local fledgling designers, according to Melbourne Fashion Hub founder Julia Browne. Browne is an advocate and supporter of emerging and independent fashion designers. She officially launched the Hub at the end of March as part of Melbourne Design Week, with the aim of giving young fashion graduates the tools they need to be successful in the business world.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 6, 2021

Shoppers are ready to hit the pavements after weeks of national lockdown, as new research from O2 has found that 62% missed going into physical shops during Covid-19 lockdown restrictions – a 12% increase since July, and 65% are planning to go back to the high street for things they would have brought online during lockdown. Additionally, 90% are looking forward to the opening of non-essential retail stores and 24% are drawn to shopping in person due to the enjoyment of the atmosphere.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

It may have been a tough year for retail, but former Alceon executive director Richard Facioni is feeling bullish about its future and today, he’s putting his money where his mouth is with the launch of his private equity business, ACTA Group, focusing largely on retail. “We’re seeing more opportunities in retail and through Covid in particular, with all the changes happening, like consumer [behaviour], it’s going to set up some really interesting opportunities going forward,” he told Inside Ret

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Retail Focus

APRIL 6, 2021

A host of retailers have confirmed reopening plans for April 12 as shoppers look forward to a return to bricks and mortar shopping after more than three months. John Lewis outlined its plans for April 12 for its remaining 32 shops in England, which include customers finally being allowed to have their children’s feet measured for shoes and the reopening of technology support desks.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 6, 2021

Avery Dennison has launched atma.io , a new digital venture from the global Fortune 500 company that bridges physical and digital worlds. atma.io is a connected product cloud: an end-to-end platform capable of creating, assigning and managing unique digital identities for every physical item in the world. atma.io completely reimagines how supply chains operate, how brands connect with individual consumers, and how global organizations can achieve their sustainability and transparency goals.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

The Retail Estate Institute of NSW has made a submission to the state’s Small Business Commissioner calling for a government-prescribed standard retail lease which would enable new businesses to get up and running faster, and could help retailers save thousands of dollars a year. According to the REINSW, a standardised lease agreement could help retailers and landlords by avoiding the long and costly legal process which makes up the current lease negotiation process.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 6, 2021

Tunsgate Quarter Guildford, the 80,000 square foot retail, leisure and dining destination located in the heart of Surrey’s county town, has announced that one of the UK’s leading fine art organisations, Buckingham Fine Art, will be joining the scheme, opening its doors to SOHO FINE ART on 12th April 2021. Established publisher and promoter for some of the country’s most talented artists, Buckingham Fine Art has chosen to open its first ever gallery in the covered shopping centre, offering custom

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

Consumers worldwide spent an additional US$900 billion online last year as the Covid-19 crisis forced people to stay home and observe social distancing through much of the year. According to Mastercard’s latest Recovery Insights report, Commerce E-volution, about $1 of every $5 spent on retail worldwide was spent online last year, compared to $1 in every $7 in 2019.

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APRIL 6, 2021

Milky resin envelops the windows and furniture within this accessories store in Hangzhou , China, designed by local studio Say Architects. Located in the city's newly-developed Binjiang District, Lika Lab is a boutique selling bags and jewellery, which the owners wanted to display within a red and blue interior. Say Architects designed 12 pieces of display furniture for the Lika Lab boutique.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

In recent years, rising consumer expectations and market volatility have put pressure on both B2C and B2B supply chains. Demand for more efficient delivery and increasing economic uncertainty require supply chain professionals in every industry to continually audit their processes and identify inefficiencies in order to stay competitive. Yet today, many businesses lose visibility of their freight as soon as a load leaves the docks.

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Retail Times

APRIL 6, 2021

We don’t need to tell you that the days of traditional shopping are behind us. Customers today are voting with their wallets and choosing retailers focused on creating an enhanced customer experience. Whether it’s curbside pick up, cause based marketing, or social shopping — the way retailers are doing business is rapidly evolving. Innovation in the retail industry is critical to staying competitive — and maintaining a healthy bottom line.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

Having a diverse workforce was pivotal in helping sports apparel retailer Lululemon face the challenges Covid-19 brought to the business with fresh ideas, new programs and different perspectives. “In times of adversity, when you’re faced with an unprecedented situation that no one knows what to do next, a diverse opinion that can only come from a diverse team can help a business come up with better decisions,” said Keen Yim, Lululemon APAC vice president for brand and community, at the Marketing

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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

APRIL 6, 2021

Top 7 Types of Displays and what they’re used for What exactly is a retail display and why do they matter? A retail display, also known as a POS Display (Point of Sales) or POP (Point of Purchase) display, is anything in a store that houses or promotes a product. Visual merchandising strategy focuses heavily … The post Top 7 Types of Displays and what they’re used for appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

Whether they like it or not, landlords and retailers are in a relationship. Just like any other relationship in life, the success of one party is intrinsically linked to the success of the other. There needs to be mutual respect, commitment to the deal, trust, open and honest communication and a desire for each to thrive. But, also like any other relationship, there will be times of conflict.

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Design Week

APRIL 6, 2021

The government has launched a £5m scheme to design and test incentivised apps with the aim of reducing obesity levels and improving the dietary habits among UK adults. Crucially incentives should include financial rewards, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) says, as evidence suggests that impact is only seen when a reward mechanism is in place. “The challenge for Government in tackling obesity is such that highly ambitious programmes and strategies will need to be deploy

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Instore Design

APRIL 6, 2021

Products placed at the end of an aisle get a ?93% increase in exposure? and a 32% lift in sales according to a report by Oracle Retail. Shoppers don’t typically venture down an aisle unless they have to, making displays at the outer ends—or endcaps—the perfect opportunity for brands to capture customers’ attention in brick-and-mortar stores.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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VMS

APRIL 6, 2021

F OR SOME PROJECTS, the sky’s the limit. And it was just that for Meland Club – the Garden in Four Seasons – in Shenzhen, China, designed by X+Living (Shanghai). With demand for one-of-a-kind consumer experiences higher than ever, even a children’s play area must offer an unforgettable and immersive encounter. This space is “whimsical, unexpected, imaginative,” the meeting of Pixar-esque shapes and colors with ultra-modern materials to create a playground that’s reminiscent of a vivid dream.

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Design Week

APRIL 6, 2021

Pearlfisher has unveiled a new brand for Consider Pastures, a company that specialises in “humanely-raised, organic and free-range” eggs. Founded on the basis of sustainable farming, the company says it offers the “gold standard” in the world of eggs. Its focus on sourcing from small family-run farms and pasture-raised environments allows hens to “roam and behave naturally”, it adds.

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Within the limited space of 16.5 square-meter for Aesthetic Medical Clinic, the designed is aimed to customize all the needs.

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Parcel Pending

APRIL 6, 2021

This press release was originally published by Lowe’s Canada. Boucherville, QC – April 6, 2021 – Lowe’s Canada, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 470 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, is launching its new contactless pick-up lockers this week at select Lowe’s stores in Canada. This initiative is part of Lowe’s Canada’s continuous efforts to provide customers with an enhanced and seamless omnichannel shopping experience.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 6, 2021

Independent design leadership coach, consultant, educator, trainer, speaker and writer, Andy Polaine helps clients build and grow their own design and innovation capability to transform their organisations and themselves. With nearly three decades of experience, he walks us through ecosystems’ complexity which every designer should embrace. DesignWanted had the great opportunity to interview Andy Polaine, Service Design & Innovation consultant educator, writer, Keynote speaker, podcast

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Snap Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

For an ecommerce business to thrive amongst today’s vicious competition, standard marketing practices won’t be enough. Yes, paid ads, social media marketing, and producing content will move you forward. But they won’t provide the show-stopping results you’re after. Fortunately, however, there is a way to boost your sales without spending a fortune on PPC and sponsored posts.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 6, 2021

In between Beirut and Venice, Lebanese-Polish sisters Tessa and Tara Sakhi question our notion of identity and living, through their synergic projects. Founded in 2016, T SAKHI is a multidisciplinary design and architecture studio that focuses on projects that range from small-scale architecture, public and urban installations, to collectible objects, scenography and film.

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E Delevry

APRIL 6, 2021

FedEx Express is expanding its services with Collect+, through its alliance with PayPoint, to include returns. It means the company will now provide returns collection services at almost 4,000 stores across the UK. It already provides collection services through the partnership. The returns service is currently limited to UK domestic drop off returns but international returns are planned for the near future, according to the company.

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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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APRIL 6, 2021

In a February 3, 2021 decision, the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit determined that the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (“USERRA”) may require employers to provide employees with short-term paid military leave. Specifically, if an employer provides short-term paid leave for other comparable purposes such as sick time, jury duty, or bereavement, then the employer may need to do the same for military leave.

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

The designed space is situated on the top floor of a skyscraper located in the very center of Pozna?. The.

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Nelson Blackley

APRIL 6, 2021

There are still three hugely important ‘unknowns’ which I believe hold the key to the future health and recovery of the UK retail sector ‘post-COVID’. The first should become clearer from mid-April, when ‘non-essential ‘stores can reopen (in England) and shoppers are then able to freely return to their local High Streets, town and city centres. But although the COVID rules say these stores can start to trade again, will they all choose to do so?

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

The Hallyu Korean wave impacts not only pop culture but also food culture, therefore this bakery store which main bakery.

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