Thu.Sep 07, 2023

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The Berry Tea Shop launches equity crowdfunding to scale business

Inside Retail

Craft tea retailer The Berry Tea Shop has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal as it seeks to scale the business and expand its product portfolio. The money raised will be used primarily to secure a new warehouse, venture into wholesale, scale marketing efforts, and introduce new products – including developing a ready-to-drink range.

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Elizabeth Arden – Experiential Event Sites

Retail Focus

During summer 2023, Impact Retail were challenged to design & deliver an enviable beauty experience for Elizabeth Arden. And they certainly delivered. Leveraging some of the most vital beauty trends in modern retail, the exclusive pop-up sites within Boots stores have been wonderfully received by peers and consumers alike. Elizabeth Arden’s eponymous founder was a pioneer in the skincare industry, acting as inspiration for many brands in the beauty sector today, which makes this pop-up so

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“Mobilising dormant goods”: Circonomy on revitalising the secondhand market

Inside Retail

With affordability and sustainability remaining top of mind for Australian consumers, an increasing number of individuals are turning to and relying on second-hand products. According to Statista , the second-hand market’s value in Australia exceeded $60 billion in 2022, with 85 percent of Australian households having unused or unwanted items.

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Traditional Korean pavilions inform open-sided Aesop store in Seoul

Dezeen

Skincare brand Aesop has collaborated with designer Samuso Hyojadong to create a store in Seochon, Seoul , that features an open facade and an oversized stone plinth. Positioned in one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Seoul's Jongno-gu district, the Seochon outlet was created to "fit harmoniously within its local context", according to Aesop's design team.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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.

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Fenton & Fenton rescued by Berkowitz Furniture

Inside Retail

Family business Berkowitz Furniture has acquired collapsed Melbourne-based homewares retailer Fenton & Fenton rescuing it from liquidation. Plans are underway to reopen the retailer’s physical stores and e-commerce operations later this year. Founder Lucy Fenton will be retained by the new owners as creative director to maintain the brand’s integrity, Berkowitz Furniture CEO Peter Berkowitz said.

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The Bindy Workflow

Compliantia

Implementing Bindy is neither time-consuming nor difficult. It is perhaps one of the easiest steps a retail or hospitality brand can take to boost the execution of programs and brand standards , customer satisfaction and sales. Bindy implements an end-to-end, closed-loop site execution workflow. It lets you communicate, execute, verify and remedy on time, in full, at every site.

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Design case study: IMI

Retail Design Blog

Where bright, modern, and spacious design come together to promote employee wellbeing – and, to showcase the company DNA Fresh.

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Australia’s social commerce market tipped to top $2.67 billion this year

Inside Retail

Australia’s social commerce industry is expected to register a 12.2 per cent growth this year reaching a market value of $2.67 billion. Social commerce is defined as the use of social media and digital networks to facilitate transactions between customers and businesses. According to Research and Markets, the trend of social buying and shopping is expected to record “significant expansion” in coming years with the gross merchandise value of such transactions predicted to reach $5.17 billion by 2

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Mansion XÚN by LDH Design

Retail Design Blog

Mansion XÚN utilizes rich materials such as stone, metal, and textured paint to cultivate a precious and elegant Chinese style,

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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

Our Barehands , a Singaporean purpose-driven fashion firm, showcases a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. Behind the brand are three young Singaporeans: Germaine Lye and Mitchell Hong, a married duo, along with their close associate, Chanel Go. We recently caught up with Lye and Go to get their thoughts on career, leadership skills and their general perspective on running a business.

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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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Bill Matthews as New Canadian Territory Sales Manager.

Ultra Flex

Riverview, FL – Ultraflex Systems is pleased to announce Bill Matthews as Canadian Territory Sales Manager, effective September 4, 2023. With over 30 years in the graphics and print industry, Matthews will contribute his Business Development, Production, and Sales knowledge to our company. Matthews will focus on business development, sales training, and Canadian market expansion by assessing our current market position and implementing targeted strategies to increase sales. “We are e

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Retailers boost efforts to redirect unsold stock to those in need 

Inside Retail

Good360 Australia says the volume of unsold products received from retailers has increased by 20 per cent over the past year as companies do more to ease consumers suffering from the cost-of-living crisis. These items, including clothing, homewares, appliances, toiletries, and toys, would have been discarded if Good360 had not been able to redistribute them.

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The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is upon us – what non-EU companies should know and do

Eye on ESG

The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“ CSRD “) entered into force on 5 January 2023 and the associated European Sustainability Reporting Standards (“ ESRS “) were adopted by the European Commission on 31 July 2023. Together, the CSRD and ESRS create detailed sustainability reporting requirements that will apply to a significant number of EU and non-EU companies and substantially increase the scope of their sustainability reporting.

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Suria KLCC’s CEO Andrew Brien on the importance of innovation in retail

Inside Retail

In the bustling commercial landscape of Kuala Lumpur, the KLCC Property Holdings Berhad (KLCCP) Stapled Group stands out not just for its iconic property assets like the Petronas Twin Towers, but also for its strategic advances in the retail sector. Its assets include Menara ExxonMobil, Suria KLCC, and the five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

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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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Vision Expo West 2024 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Las Vegas, NV – Vision Expo West 2024 is a unique event that serves as a hub for professionals in the ophthalmic industry. Check out what’s new at the Venetian in Las Vegas, NV on September 19-21, 2024. Vision Expo West acts as a meeting ground where various aspects of eye care, eyewear, education, fashion, and innovation converge. This expo provides a platform for professionals to exchange knowledge, showcase the latest trends in eyewear and eye care technology, and explore advancements i

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Charities are being overwhelmed by silent cost crisis: Good360

Inside Retail

The nationwide impact of the rising cost of living has hit many parts of Australia. As recent ABS data shows, customers are almost universally shifting their spending habits, signalling difficult times for businesses and customers alike. As a result, tonnes of products which would otherwise have been sold are being redirected to charities, or in other cases, landfill.

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Waitrose to launch own-brand Japanese range – Japan Meny?

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The 20th September will mark the exciting launch of a new Waitrose own-brand Japanese range – Japan Menyū – an innovative, delicious and high quality range bringing great Japanese-inspired food to your plates.

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Rihanna is back with a new Fenty x Puma collection 

Inside Retail

Rihanna has collaborated with sportswear manufacturer Puma to launch a new Fenty x Puma collection, dubbed the Avanti. Fenty x Puma Avanti – a hybrid style that blends Puma’s King football boot and Easy Rider running shoe – is made of soft vintage leather and has a fold-over tongue with a gold-foil Fenty and Puma Cat logo. The Avanti’s design, according to Puma, pays respect to the brand’s football legacy with its gum outsole and leather footbed.

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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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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

Our Barehands , a Singaporean purpose-driven fashion firm, showcases a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. Behind the brand are three young Singaporeans: Germaine Lye and Mitchell Hong, a married duo, along with their close associate, Chanel Go. We recently caught up with Lye and Go to get their thoughts on career, leadership skills and their general perspective on running a business.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Homie co-founder steps aside, new CEO named By Rakshnna Pattabiraman Melbourne-based retail brand Homie Clothing has appointed Stephanie Say as its new CEO as co-founder Nick Pearce steps aside. Of his decision, Pearce said: “I’m stepping back as the CEO after eight years to take on a new role as a stay-at-home dad to support my wife as she continues to grow her business, Merry People.

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To make same-day delivery feasible, focus on these five areas

Inside Retail

A decade ago, Amazon rolled out one-hour delivery in New York. While they’ve since scaled that back to a two-hour service in certain major cities, the reality is that for many metro-based consumers around the world, delivery is a matter of hours, not days. If you order online at breakfast, you’ll get your goods before lunch. It’s an area where Australia is struggling to catch up.

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Retailers boost efforts to redirect unsold stock to those in need 

Inside Retail

Good360 Australia says the volume of unsold products received from retailers has increased by 20 per cent over the past year as companies do more to ease consumers suffering from the cost-of-living crisis. These items, including clothing, homewares, appliances, toiletries, and toys, would have been discarded if Good360 had not been able to redistribute them.

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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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Why Amazon challenger Temu is so addictive to shoppers

Inside Retail

If you spend much time online you’ve probably seen one of Temu’s colourful ads – punctuated by its catchy tagline: “shopping like a billionaire”. Temu specialises in selling various everyday items, including clothing, toys and household goods, for extremely low prices. Shanghai-based company PDD Holdings launched the online marketplace late last year (initially in the United States) to cater to overseas customers.