Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Amazon Australia has today launched its Amazon Hub parcel pick up network in Perth, and added hundreds of new locations across existing networks in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The expansion of its pick up network comes after the surge of Australians having tried online shopping for the first time during the Covid-19 crisis, with the network now available at more than 750 locations across the country.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 28, 2021

Lakeside, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS, is pleased to announce that Tommy Hilfiger has signed to open a new store at the centre. The leading fashion name has taken on a 2,448 sq ft space, with a menswear and womenswear offering. The store joins an exciting line-up of over 300 brands, including Apple, Zara, Mac, H&M, Hugo Boss and Superdry.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Like many talented industry professionals last year, Uniek founder Katherine Gracey was motivated to finally take the plunge and launch her own loungewear direct-to-consumer business. Here, we chat with the former head of marketing at Mercedes-Benz about what she learnt from the auto brand, her favourite retailers and why diversity and inclusion are at the heart of her start-up.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 28, 2021

Trinity, the Landsec retail and leisure destination in the heart of Leeds, has announced the opening of a new permanent shop for Sky, Europe’s leading media and entertainment company. The new shop forms part of Sky’s strategy to move into bricks and mortar retail, to deliver an enhanced customer experience and showcase the wider Sky offer. Bringing Sky’s innovative pay TV, mobile, and broadband products under one roof, the Trinity unit is separated into designated themed areas, including a ‘Cust

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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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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Property investor Fortius and ASX-listed company Irongate Group have acquired Adelaide shopping complex Rundle Place for $210 million from its previous owner, The Blackstone Group. “The acquisition demonstrates our confidence of the value proposition in this transaction and we’ll again roll the sleeves up to achieve our vision,” said Sam Sproats, Fortius chief executive.

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Design Week

APRIL 28, 2021

Degree has unveiled the “world’s first adaptive deodorant”, which has been designed for people with visual impairment and upper limb motor disabilities. Degree Inclusive is a collaboration between New York-based Wunderman Thompson and product design studio Sour, which has offices in New York and Turkey. Degree is a Unilever brand and trades variously as Sure, Shield and Rexona.

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Retail Times

APRIL 28, 2021

B2C online marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart are a very big deal, with $2.67 trillion spent globally on the top 100 online marketplaces in 2020. That’s 62% of global online retail sales. Unsurprisingly the B2B world, from software and life sciences to chemicals, electronics, and business services, is looking to the marketplace model.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Woolworths Group has pulled the plug on plans to open a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent panel ruled that the development should not go ahead. The proposed location of the store, next to three ‘dry’ Aboriginal communities, was heavily criticised by Indigenous communities and advocacy groups, with some calling for Woolworths’ Reconciliation Action Plan to be revoked.

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Drytac

APRIL 28, 2021

Toronto-based Lamin-8 used Drytac’s ReTac Smooth 75 polymeric PVC film for the project at its local branch of Jimmy Guaco’s. Diversified printing business Lamin-8 Services used Drytac’s ReTac Smooth 75 polymeric PVC film to produce stunning wall graphics for Mexican restaurant chain Jimmy Guaco’s. Toronto-based Lamin-8 was contacted by its local branch of Jimmy Guaco’s to create interior graphics that displayed some of the authentic Mexican dishes on offer at the restaurant.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

The use of videos as part of a retail marketing strategy is a tried and tested method to catch consumers’ attention and drive sales. From TV shopping channels to online shopping, videos have demonstrated that they are the best method to connect with customers at the convenience of their own home. Some countries have been slow to catch up with livestream shopping but the coronavirus outbreak has sparked the interest of many and the use of livestreaming platforms has skyrocketed.

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Retail Times

APRIL 28, 2021

Wayflyer, a revenue-based financing platform, has joined forces with Adobe to launch a financial solution for businesses on Adobe’s industry-leading e-commerce platform. This partnership solves a significant problem in the eCommerce industry by providing businesses with the competitive working capital they need to scale and grow.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Garment workers, who were some of the first people to feel the impact of Covid-19 when China shut its factories in February 2020, are still bearing the brunt of the pandemic over one year later. The last two weeks have seen local governments in some of the world’s biggest garment manufacturing hubs, including India, Bangladesh and Cambodia, reinstate lockdowns amidst surging case numbers, even as life begins to return to normal in countries like the US and UK.

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Parcel Pending

APRIL 28, 2021

Featuring superior durability, improved weather and UV-resistance and integrated temperature controls, Parcel Pending’s outdoor lockers keep packages protected from extreme weather. Irvine, Calif. (April 28, 2021) – Parcel Pending by Quadient , the leading provider of smart locker solutions for residential, commercial, retail, and university properties in the United States and Canada, today unveiled enhanced features for its outdoor locker systems.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

The Chinese fast fashion giant may be one of the most downloaded fashion apps around the world, but it continues to maintain a low corporate profile. Ask any consumer to name a fast fashion retailer and they probably think of H&M, Zara or Gap. Chances are not many will point towards Chinese online brand Shein. Yet, Shein was the most downloaded fashion shopping app on Apple’s app store in Australia at the end of March 2021.

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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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Retail Works Inc

APRIL 28, 2021

When you think of a neon light, you think of a light that has a bright, colorful glow. Developed in the early 1900s, these electric signs are produced with neon gases, but did you know that neon signs can also be created from LEDs? The rise in popularity of LED “neon” is due to its energy efficiency and customizable properties. Instead of using various gases as a source of light, LED “neon” features light-emitting diodes which are more eco-friendly.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Don’t trust the size guide? You don’t need to anymore…. As bricks and mortar retailing returns to pre-pandemic rates, business owners are left to question whether the traditional in-store experience suffices in this new, convenience-driven consumer world. Traditional fitting rooms, once considered a staple amongst shoppers, are slowly being phased out as smart mirrors and virtual TryOn evolves from novelty to necessity.

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Retail Times

APRIL 28, 2021

Following yesterday’s release of Dixons Carphone figures for the 51 weeks ending 9 January 2021; Zoe Mills, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Dixons Carphone has shown no signs of slowing down as its electricals performance continues to go from strength to strength. Within the UK, its like-for-like sales grew 11% for the 25 weeks to 24 April, an acceleration on its peak trading results that boasted +8% for the 10 weeks to 9 January 2021,

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Coles has partnered up with Finnish tech provider RELEX, to replace manual ordering systems for fresh fruit and veg with AI-enabled, cloud-based tech designed to improve efficiency and reduce waste. The technology will be rolled out in all 850 Coles stores throughout the country, and in seven fresh produce distribution centres. The RELEX platform will integrate with Coles’ existing in-house analytics system, which has already been rolled out to provide forecasting for other non-fresh categories,

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

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Retail Times

APRIL 28, 2021

Following today’s release of Sainsbury’s figures for FY2020/21; Thomas Brereton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Sainsbury’s pleasing full-year results display the resilience of the grocer throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Total retail sales (excl. fuel) rose 7.3% to £28.8bn, supported by not only a strong grocery performance (sales +7.8%), but also within Argos (sales +10.9%), with online more than offsetting losses from closures of s

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Coles has partnered up with Finnish tech provider RELEX, to replace manual ordering systems for fresh fruit and veg with AI-enabled, cloud-based tech designed to improve efficiency and reduce waste. The technology will be rolled out in all 850 Coles stores throughout the country, and in seven fresh produce distribution centres. The RELEX platform will integrate with Coles’ existing in-house analytics system, which has already been rolled out to provide forecasting for other non-fresh categories,

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Design Wanted

APRIL 28, 2021

Dutch designer Teun Zwets shows the potential of collecting materials from daily trash and transforming them into design products in his exhibition “Teunland” and his “Pulp” project. Teun Zwets shows the potential of recycling through a series of practical furniture. His creations are made on the spot with material that is available on site. For him, speed is key, as it gives him the energy to stay focused on his ideas: “There is so much potential in the trash that people don’t see.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Don’t trust the size guide? You don’t need to anymore…. As bricks and mortar retailing returns to pre-pandemic rates, business owners are left to question whether the traditional in-store experience suffices in this new, convenience-driven consumer world. Traditional fitting rooms, once considered a staple amongst shoppers, are slowly being phased out as smart mirrors and virtual TryOn evolves from novelty to necessity.

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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

APRIL 28, 2021

The annual British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF) Product Awards showcase the best innovations and reward product excellence across the frozen category. This year, for the safety of all delegates, the awards were announced during the annual business conference, which took place online 19-23 April.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

One Stop has created a new recruitment team to help deliver its growth plans. Matt Elliott has been promoted into the new role of national recruitment manager and will lead the new team of five who have a wealth of experience within the retail sector. Elliott has worked for One Stop for six years, previously. This story continues at One Stop appoints franchisee recruitment team.

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Retail Times

APRIL 28, 2021

KFC UK & Ireland has selected Peak, a Decision Intelligence company to optimise menu performance. The project will utilise Peak’s pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) System to unlock value from its restaurant and core menu data, to enhance the guest experience and operational efficiency. With more than 15m people visiting KFC every year, across 960 plus restaurants in the […].

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Design Week

APRIL 28, 2021

Degree has unveiled the “world’s first adaptive deodorant”, which has been designed for people with visual impairment and upper limb motor disabilities. Degree Inclusive is a collaboration between New York-based Wunderman Thompson and product design studio Sour, which has offices in New York and Turkey. Degree is a Unilever brand and trades variously as Sure, Shield and Rexona.

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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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Retail Times

APRIL 28, 2021

A family-owned furniture retailer, founded by two young RAF men following the end of the second world war, is leading the charge for sustainable retail.

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Design Week

APRIL 28, 2021

Yinka Ilori and Es Devlin have revealed the design of this year’s Brit Awards trophies. Next month’s ceremony will be the 41 st edition of the Brit Awards, and will take place at London’s O2. This year will be the first time winners will be awarded with two trophies each. The intention is that one can then be given away to someone that each winner “considers worthy” of celebrating. “An explosion of colour” The main Brit Award trophy for 2021 sports Ilori

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Retail Times

APRIL 28, 2021

On Tuesday 27 April 2021, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal made a special visit to Bambino Mio in Northamptonshire to present the reusable nappy experts with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, as well as officially opening the brands new Head Quarters.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Retailers Emyr and Sarah Jones have transformed a disused play centre in the village of Ffos-y-ffin, close to Aberaeron in Wales, into a 2,995sq ft Nisa Local store. The store, which is situated on the coast in a busy holiday spot and sees a steady flow of local customers year-round, is the first opened by. This story continues at Retailers transform play centre into new Nisa.

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