Wed.Aug 17, 2022

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E-commerce sales fall as cost-of-living pressures hit consumers

Inside Retail

As inflation and rising interest rates start to bite and reduce consumers’ spending capacity and confidence, Australian e-commerce sales declined sharply in July. . According to new figures from global e-commerce and marketplace accelerator Pattern , online retail sales in July across Australia declined by 34 per cent compared to the same period last year.

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‘Reclaiming’ lost loyalty for high-street brands via the Metaverse

Retail Focus

Mark Zuckerberg has tongues wagging with big claims about his “Metaverse”, and while he’s since shed very little light so far on what this will entail, or how far it’s progressed, we know the aim is to create a ‘phygital’ world where people can work, play and hangout, accessed by virtual and augmented reality tools. . For the physical retail world, the thought of all this taking place within the Metaverse could seem like a real threat.

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Western Australia gets its first Coles Local store, in Perth

Inside Retail

Coles is set to open its first Coles Local supermarket store in Perth, Western Australia, in November. The new store will be located in South Perth’s Angelo Street and will sell products from 45 suppliers unique to Coles Local, including bread and pastries from Mary Street Bakery, artisan deli goods from The Farm Margaret River, pantry items from Dirty Clean Food and convenience meals from Hail the Kale.

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Understanding design research with children

Design Week

User research is an essential part of the design process. It is crucial to understand who we are designing for, what their needs are and to try to put ourselves in their shoes to achieve the best results. As the lead design researcher at Big Motive, I take immense pride in having the opportunity to meet with individuals from all backgrounds, hear their stories and understand their experiences.

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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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ACCC probes consumer concerns, competition in the social-media market

Inside Retail

Australian businesses and consumers are encouraged to share their views on social media services as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) prepares the sixth interim report in its Digital Platform Services Inquiry. The commission will examine various “consumer protection issues” such as the state and degree of competition in these services, trends in mergers and acquisitions by social media platforms, the use and abuse of social media services for scams and the role of adverti

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How to Make the Most of Lighting in Restaurant Design

Mindful Design

Since you have to consider lighting when designing or updating your restaurant, why not use the opportunity to make a statement and make your light fixtures work harder for you? Instead of simply picking your light pieces based on their shape, color or your personal preferences, think outside the box and bring in fixtures that […]. The post How to Make the Most of Lighting in Restaurant Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Asda’s Just Essentials backlash a “storm in a yellow teacup”

Design Week

Our Creative has crafted the visual language and a new name for Asda’s value range, Just Essentials, with the aim of making it “positive and distinctive” Previously, Asda had two value ranges – Smart Price and Farm Stores – which will now be merged under the Just Essentials brand. Our Creative co-owner and managing director Kim Van Elkan says that the new name is meant to “solidify the two.

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Meal delivery startup ChefPrep buys Co-Lab Pantry

Inside Retail

Australian gourmet ready-meal delivery startup ChefPrep has acquired artisan food vendor Co-Lab Pantry , with the retooled venture promising to become the “Amazon for food” with next-day delivery across the country. Dubbed CoLab, the fresh face of Australia’s culinary delivery sector boasts ready-to-cook meals from more than 150 restaurants nationwide, spanning the fried chicken dishes of Sydney institution Butter, the comforting Italian fare of Salt Meats Cheese, to a slew of avant-garde Drumpl

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Exploring the significance of dreams and memory

Design Wanted

Inspired by an environmental awareness and the challenge of crafting something new within a pre-existing form, Los Angeles-based studio Otherside Objects presented ‘The Garden’ at Milan […]. The post Exploring the significance of dreams and memory appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Sneakers for all: How online marketplace Kicks Crew plans to take over the world

Inside Retail

Kicks Crew has had quite an eventful year so far. Back in March, it secured USD$6 million in Series A funding, which it will use to increase its foothold in the US market and attract talent across engineering, products, and its marketing team. For the uninitiated, Kicks Crew is an e-commerce marketplace for sneakers, apparel and accessories, and it offers over 400,000 unique styles online and ships worldwide.

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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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Fendi, London

Retail Store Windows

We've seen some amazing schemes from this brand over the years although their latest installation is a little flat by comparison or are our expectations rather higher? Anyway, we're getting a bit of a Bond vibe from this installation particularly with the camera-lense style backdrop. What you cont see here however is the each of the layers flashes in turn although we have included a short video of this on our Facebook page (link below) Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual

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It’s not just wax and a wick: Ecoya CEO on the rise of home fragrance

Inside Retail

Ecoya’s new CEO Claire Barnes discusses the booming home fragrance sector, her favourite New Zealand brands and the evolution of the business. . Inside Retail : Congratulations on your new appointment as CEO at Ecoya. You’ve been at the business for 13 years. What’s it been like to watch it grow in that period of time? Claire Barnes : Thank you, it’s been fast paced and a privilege to be a part of.

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China issues first ESG disclosure guidance: international guidelines with Chinese characteristics

Eye on ESG

**A Chinese version of this blog post follows the English version.**. China’s State Council-backed think tank, China Enterprise Reform and Development Society ( “CERDS “), alongside a number of major Chinese companies including Ping An Insurance Company , issued “ The Guidance for Enterprise ESG Disclosure ” effective on 1 June 2022 (“ Guidance “).

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Myer bringing student projects to life with Miss Shop

Inside Retail

Department store Myer has recently launched a program giving fashion design students the opportunity to sell their products in-store. As part of the Artist Pathway Program, the retail business is working with Billy Blue College at Torrens University to guide young designers through the product design process. Five students’ pieces will be released under Myer’s Miss Shop brand in the coming months.

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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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Poetry Wine (Solana)

Retail Design Blog

LDH Architectural Design?Poetry Wine (Solana) Poetry Wine (Pinyin translation: Shijiu), the name of this restaurant, means picking up the taste.

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Coles CMO Lisa Ronson quits citing new career interests

Inside Retail

Lisa Ronson, chief marketing officer at Coles, has announced on Linkedin her departure from the company. . Ronson joined Coles in 2019 and worked in different sectors throughout her career including FMCG, payments, banking, retail, tourism and supermarkets. The CMO says she wants to pursue new business opportunities while also focusing on her directorships and her new position as an adjunct professor of marketing at Deakin University.

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Stone Island

Retail Design Blog

Stone Island, London: The flagship store of the cult brand in Brewer Street in Soho was the stuff that films.

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Sneakers for all: How online marketplace Kicks Crew plans to take over the world

Inside Retail

Kicks Crew has had quite an eventful year so far. Back in March, it secured USD$6 million in Series A funding, which it will use to increase its foothold in the US market and attract talent across engineering, products, and its marketing team. For the uninitiated, Kicks Crew is an e-commerce marketplace for sneakers, apparel and accessories, and it offers over 400,000 unique styles online and ships worldwide.

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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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Cun FF | MINING Club

Retail Design Blog

MINING is a bar hidden in the bustling business district. Fang Fei, the designer of CUN FF, was invited to.

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Meet rising star of the week: Natasha Neal, Lovehoney

Inside Retail

Natasha Neal’s first job in retail was working as a Christmas casual at a supermarket in the UK. Little did she know that one day, she would one day become head of marketing at global adult toy online retailer Lovehoney, where she would lead interesting initiatives such as a museum of erotic art and brand partnerships with other retailers. What was your first job in retail?

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The 10 Secrets of Great Manufacturers

Global Shop

Intense focus in this distracting world is a challenge. There are so many things demanding your attention – quality control, customer demands, automation challenges and more. Knowing where to put your focus can mean the difference between success and failure. Understanding what could get in the way of your success and eliminating the problem before it arises is vital to success.