Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Sydney’s Paddy’s Market is at the centre of a debate over its redevelopment with some traders and members of the public opposing plans to give the venue a significant facelift. The precinct – which is run by Sydney Markets Limited – has approved a proposal to sublet 3000 sqm of space to Doltone Hospitality Group to run a food and beverage and events precinct.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 30, 2023
Commercial real estate represents an enticing investment opportunity, and by taking advantage of equity you’ve built up in your home, it can be more accessible than you’d think. Here’s a look at what you need to do to get in on the commercial real estate investment scene, and a discussion of the risks and obligations that go along with it. Why Investing in Commercial Real Estate with Home Equity Makes Financial Sense Investing in commercial real estate is a great way to diversify your portfolio
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Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Travel company Flight Centre has entered into a binding agreement to acquire UK-based premium leisure travel business Luxury Travel Holdings Limited (Scott Dunn) for A$211 million. Scott Dunn offers tailor-made luxury holiday packages to high-value customers. It is established in the UK and the US and has a small presence in Asia. Flight Centre MD Graham Turner said the company is “well positioned” to help Scott Dunn “unlock a new era of growth”.
Drytac
JANUARY 30, 2023
Applied Graphics & Signs used Drytac SpotOn to project-manage installation a giant set of window graphics for a Los Angeles cinema. Graphic installation and project management company Applied Graphics & Signs recently used Drytac SpotOn Clear Gloss media, flood coated with white for opacity, to produce an eye-catching set of window graphics to promote the Hollywood blockbuster film ‘Babylon’.
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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is cracking down on misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers. According to a release by the regulator, the sweep – which will take place over the coming weeks – is part of the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement priorities for 2022 to 2023. It will include a review of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook, as well as live streaming service, Twitch.
VMS
JANUARY 30, 2023
The excitement of the holiday season was behind us, yet there was a palpable buzz of electricity in the air. A group of creatives gathered to commemorate a legacy, an evolution, and a movement toward an all-inclusive world of design. The event was to celebrate a milestone, the 25th anniversary of the coveted Markopoulos Award, and the presentation of the 25th award recipient.
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VMS
JANUARY 30, 2023
L.L.Bean (Freeport, Maine) is undertaking a major renovation of its home flagship store and surrounding retail campus. The idea behind the $50 million project is “to more fully activate the brand’s purpose of enabling people to experience the restorative benefits of being outside,” the outdoor gear and apparel retailer said in a news release. “Freeport has been our home for over 110 years and our retail campus has evolved into the unofficial hub of downtown,” said Shawn Gorman, Executive Chairma
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Australian luxury fashion brand Camilla has announced an investment partnership with a private investment group, Tattarang that will help fund international expansion. The investment sees Tattarang become a minority shareholder in Camilla’s business, marking the first investment partnership the company has made since its inception. Camilla founder, Camilla Franks, said: “It was important to me to find the right partner to help get us to the next chapter.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Bringing together the very best of the hospitality, manufacturing and grocery, speciality & convenience retail sectors, the UK Food & Drink Shows return to the NEC, Birmingham this April 2023 (24 – 26), to showcase the very latest products, big thinking, key insights and address key trends through the lens of the developing cost-of-living crisis.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Retail spending increased 7.5 per cent year on year in December boosted by record Christmas and Boxing Day trading, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). However, on a month-on-month basis, turnover fell 3.9 per cent as the cost of living pressures hit household budgets. Cafes, restaurants, and takeaway services were up 25.4 per cent while department store sales increased 11.1 per cent.
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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.
VMS
JANUARY 30, 2023
If any commuter passing through Penn Station finds themselves particularly thirsty, The Bar at Moynihan (New York) – conveniently located in the city’s renowned Moynihan Train Hall – offers a variety of draft beer, wine and hand-crafted cocktails. Situated in the center of the 25,000-square-foot food hall, the bar features dark walnut and polished brass, creating an elegant ambience.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Sabato De Sarno, newly appointed by Kering to reinvigorate its prized Gucci brand, needs to spark heat with a new direction, analysts say – a delicate task, given the emphasis executives have also put on the label’s timeless appeal. De Sarno, a senior fashion designer from Valentino, is tasked as creative director with reviving the fortunes of the brand that accounted for two-thirds of Kering’s profits in 2021.
Design Week
JANUARY 30, 2023
As well as exhibitions and debates, Surface Design Show will host a number of design-related talks across two stages. Japanese artist and graphic designer June Mineyama-Smithson aka MAMIMU will host a talk on spreading optimism with colour and shapes. She’ll question whether they have the ability to promote mental wellness and outline how to strike a balance between capturing energy in a design.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
After years of organic growth driven by the strength of its products and prints, Australian fashion house Camilla is embarking on the next phase of growth with fresh investment from Perth-based firm Tattarang. The deal will see founder Camilla Franks retain majority ownership of the business, and continue to serve as creative director, while Tattarang will provide the capital and expertise to accelerate Camilla’s push into the United States – both online and physically, with 13 more stores to co
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.
VMS
JANUARY 30, 2023
Mass merchant Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) has remodeled five of its SuperCenters in the Eastern U.S. into flagship stores featuring upgraded visual merchandising, CNBC reports. The move is designed to spur sales of higher-margin, discretionary items such as apparel, beauty products and home furnishings. Alvis Washington, Walmart’s VP of marketing, store design, innovation and experience, told the cable news network that the retailer decided to bring the new look to other markets after getting po
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Peter Huddle will take over permanent responsibilities as Vicinity Centre’s new CEO and MD, effective tomorrow, February 1. In November last year, he was named acting CEO when Grant Kelley retired, prompting a global search. Huddle joined Vicinity in 2019 and is responsible for the company’s property management, leasing, operations, development, and marketing functions while leading an integrated and customer-focused team.
Bay Cities
JANUARY 30, 2023
Many retail shoppers don’t think twice about what goes into a good display: It either catches their eye or doesn’t.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
Westfield Helensvale has partnered with Chris Boyle, a social entrepreneur in the child protection and family support sector, to introduce technology to create a safe space for at-risk families. A wearable device called StandbyU Shield is featured at Magnolia Place, described as Australia’s first mall safe space launched in Westfield Helensvale by StandbyU Foundation, aiming to help family and friends to fight complex social issues like as abuse, domestic violence, and loneliness.
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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.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 30, 2023
Cho Tot is the leading online shopping site in Vietnam, with more than 50 million monthly visits. Vacons’s concept design.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2023
It has never been more difficult – nor more important – to stay one step ahead of evolving consumer habits. As we finally emerge from the global pandemic, in which digital transformations ensued in weeks rather than years, we appear to be on the precipice of a global recession. There’s little doubt that marketers have another challenging year ahead as they try to grow revenue and build lasting relationships with their customers set against constricted consumer spending.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 30, 2023
GAGGENAU is the maker of the most outstanding kitchen appliances. SCHULLER NEXT125 is synonymous with premium customized kitchen cabinets. These.
Retail Times
JANUARY 30, 2023
Lloyds Bank has launched a new Supplier Finance programme to provide working capital to businesses in Asda’s supply chain, which will support a range of suppliers across the UK.
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
Edge
JANUARY 30, 2023
Edge, with family in tow, took part in a grand day out over the weekend to visit one of our latest projects ‘on-site’ in Farringdon. A big thanks to Structuretone UK for hosting such a fabulous day. It was a great opportunity for everyone on the project team to get together, with their families, and acknowledge all the hard work that goes into creating new built environments.
VMS
JANUARY 30, 2023
The excitement of the holiday season was behind us, yet there was a palpable buzz of electricity in the air. A group of creatives gathered to commemorate a legacy, an evolution, and a movement toward an all-inclusive world of design. The event was to celebrate a milestone, the 25th anniversary of the coveted Markopoulos Award, and the presentation of the 25th award recipient.
Retail Times
JANUARY 30, 2023
The antibacterial, cleansing, hand wash range from INEOS Hygienics is officially awarded the top accolade in the crowded Health & Beauty category by this year’s Product of the Year Awards.
VMS
JANUARY 30, 2023
(PRESS RELEASE) SOLON, OH — Tarkett, a worldwide leader in sustainable and innovative flooring solutions, was recently honored by distribution partner Fishman Flooring Solutions as 2022 Vendor Partner of the Year. The award recognizes the long-standing, 35-year partnership between the two corporations and the outstanding growth they’ve achieved together.
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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.
Retail Times
JANUARY 30, 2023
100% plastic-free beauty brand KinKind announces its launch into mass retail, supported by a £2.3m TV advertising campaign to raise consumer awareness. The brand’s mission to convert the family bathroom to plastic-free, high performance beauty care alternatives is accelerating following an ‘airtime for equity’ deal agreed with UKTV Ventures over two years, which will see KinKind feature across seven channels reaching 28 million viewers.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
JANUARY 30, 2023
Las Vagas, NV — The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show will be happening at the Las Vagas Convention Center in Las Vagas, NV, in 2024. The official dates for NADA 2024 are Feb. 1st – 4th. Read below for helpful marketing insights, from reserving the best booth location to measuring ROI. FREE WHITE PAPER Download our white paper "Demystifying Trade Show ROI" The NADA show is one of the largest and most reputable automotive industry events.
Retail Times
JANUARY 30, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in demand for online food delivery services for everything, from groceries to cooked meals. But these services can constitute a food safety risk. Researchers in Taiwan explored the food safety literacy of both consumers and proprietors of online food delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan.
Bish
JANUARY 30, 2023
EuroShop February 26th – March 2ndDusseldorf, Germany February 26th – Jerry speaking at 12:30 about Multi Channel MarketingFebruary 28th – Jerry speaking on Sustainability at Euroshop Shop! Marketplace April 25th – April 27th Autin, Texas BOOTH 523 RICE (Retail Innovation Conference & Expo) June 13th – June 15thMcCormick PlaceChicago, Illinois Path to Purchase Institute LIVE … The post Where is Bish Creative going in 2023?
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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