Wed.Apr 07, 2021

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Sempere Mannequins launches a collection of sports and athletic mannequins

Retail Focus

Sempere Mannequins launches a collection of sports and athletic mannequins, designed to express the strength and dynamism of the human body in movement. Comprised of over 60 mannequins, torsos and accessories, the Olympia + Invictus collection evokes energy, victory and prestige to highlight the garments on display. Sempere has carried out detailed studies of human anatomy and movements, to create a collection of mannequins with poses that bring the dynamism of sport into the shop window.

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GlamCorner, Spell launch designer-led rental platform

Inside Retail

GlamCorner has expanded its rental reach to partner directly with Australian fashion designers, with Byron Bay-based Spell among the first to launch a bespoke online store allowing customers to rent from the brand. Using a GlamCorner-hosted store, customers can now choose from 48 Spell garments to rent from the ‘Sister to Sister’ rental platform, with delivery, return and cleaning handled by GlamCorner.

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Handbag Clinic launches in Fenwick, Colchester

Retail Focus

Luxury handbag restoration and preowned designer resale retailer, Handbag Clinic is expanding its partnership with luxury department store, Fenwick, with the launch of its second in-store concession in Fenwick Colchester from Monday 12 th April. As a one-stop-shop for sustainable luxury, the combined restoration repair and resale service will enable its Essex-based clientele to enjoy fashion more consciously by extending the life of their luxury handbags and shoes whilst boosting the region’s ci

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ATO targets sale of ‘illicit alcohol’ on retail premises

Inside Retail

The Australian Taxation Office is clamping down on the sale of ‘illicit alcohol’ on retail premises around the country. Illicit alcohol is product that has entered the supply chain without adequate duty paid or otherwise acquitted, according to the office, and which can then be sold in retail bottle shops, bars and restaurants for a greater profit margin – creating an unfair competitive advantage to manufacturers following government guidelines.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Dyson designs product to remove formaldehyde from the home

Design Week

Dyson’s latest product is an air purifier that removes harmful indoor pollutants from the home. The Dyson Purifier Formaldehyde was announced by the brand today, and is the product of several years of research. Using new solid-state formaldehyde sensor tech developed by the company, the product aims to improve on other such products on the market which often use a gel-based sensor system, as well as Dyson’s own previous air purifier models.

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Eye candy: getting high at California’s Sugar Rush theme park

Inside Retail

Craving for candy without the calories? Feast your eyes on a whirl of giant lollipops, cupcakes and all things sweet at Sugar Rush, a pop-up theme park in Los Angeles. Pop a free treat into your mouth at the end, after walking through with a mask. “I’m in love with this place. The minute I stepped in here I felt like I’m having a sugar rush without eating any sugar,” said Guia Weingarten, a young visitor.

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H&M brings Diane von Furstenberg collection exclusively to Pitt Street

Inside Retail

H&M is partnering with renowned fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg to bring a new range to its Home offer, borrowing bold prints and Furstenberg’s abstract signature lettering. The range launches on April 16 exclusively in H&M Pitt Street, will feature items such as wool blankets, cushion covers, boxes, trays, candles, espresso cups, small plates, vases, pots, posters and a robe, and encourages customers to ‘own’ their own style.

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How Art Can Have A Transformative Effect On Your Workplace Community

All Work

Art and culture have a transformative effect on our communities. Being in the presence of art, particularly fine artworks, has been shown to benefit workers by doing everything from reducing stress and boosting creativity. Hosting local art not only supports the artists in the surrounding community, but creates an opportunity for increased social engagement in the space.

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Game on: Is 2021 the year e-commerce might beat physical retail?

Inside Retail

Online retail is still a small slice of the retail pie, although after the craziness of 2020, it’s a much bigger slice. NAB is reporting 59.3 per cent year-on-year growth (October to October) for online retail. Around 1 million households made their first online purchase ever between April and September last year. For online retailers, our challenge now is to keep those customers.

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James Hall partners with Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Talking Retail

James Hall & Co, Spar wholesaler and distributor for the north of England, will be hosting one of the North & Western Lancashire (NWL) Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Meet the Buyer’ sessions. The event sees local suppliers invited to speak with James Hall & Co’s trading team, who are responsible for procuring product ranges for 600. This story continues at James Hall partners with Lancashire Chamber of Commerce.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

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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Invivo & Co launches Aussie online store for Sarah Jessica Parker’s wines

Inside Retail

Irish TV presenter Graham Norton and actress Sarah Jessica Parker launched a dedicated Australian online store selling drinks created by their crowdfunded company Invivo & Co. The store, called Sendnsip, will sell Parker’s wines including Invivo X, SJP Sauvignon Blanc and Rose from France, and Norton’s Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Rose Prosecco DOC and his Irish gins.

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DixonBaxi unifies Hulu’s identity in rebrand

Design Week

DixonBaxi has rebranded streaming service Hulu, in an attempt to unify the platform’s offering and remove inconsistencies from the brand. Founded in 2007, US-based Hulu is a video on demand subscription service, akin to Netflix or Amazon Prime. Hulu has a broad offering of films and TV shows, but its brand had developed inconsistencies over time, according to DixonBaxi.

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‘Innovation is happening faster than ever before’: Richard Umbers

Inside Retail

You don’t have to be an expert to see that Covid-19 has permanently changed the way people shop. The shift to online shopping and rise of remote working will shape the retail industry for years to come. But what’s the bigger picture driving these changes? . It goes beyond store and office closures during the Covid-19 lockdowns, according to ex-Myer CEO Richard Umbers.

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Goldney to join Pricecheck

Talking Retail

Unitas managing director, Darren Goldney, is to join wholesaler Pricecheck. Goldney, who is due to leave Unitas in late April, will join Pricecheck as commercial director. He brings a wealth of varied industry experience having led the merger to form Unitas after joining Today’s Group in 2017. Previous to that, he had held leadership roles at. This story continues at Goldney to join Pricecheck.

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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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The Collected Files for Chapter 11

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The Collected (Los Angeles) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a decline in sales, liquidity issues and a disrupted sale process, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Retail Dive. The Collected is parent company to Joie, Equipment and Current/Elliot fashion brands. The company will move to close its 33 brick-and-mortar location, changing focus to e-commerce.

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State aid rules must not penalise the convenience sector, ACS says

Talking Retail

The Association of Convenience Stores has told the government that it is vital that new state aid rules do not penalise retailers. The comments come in response to a Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy consultation on establishing new rules around government subsidies. The consultation was launched following the end of the transition period.

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Nordstrom Partners with Dover Street Market

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Nordstrom (Seattle) has announced a new concept dubbed Nordstrom Space, which will feature the spring collections of seven brands under the Brand Development program of Dover Street Market Paris (DSMP) in select Nordstrom stores and online, reports WWD. The in store and online boutique hybrid caters to both new and seasoned designers and will be the first shop-in-shop experience to partner with DSMP.

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Thatchers kicks off a new campaign for summer 2021

Talking Retail

Thatchers Cider is launching a “British Cider Time” campaign ahead of the “start of a summer of UK holidays”. The campaign is kicking off on 12 April includes a TV advert showcasing “the portfolio of bottled ciders Gold, Haze and Rosé”, running across TV channels and supported by a video-on-demand campaign featuring Thatcher’s Cloudy Lemon. This story continues at Thatchers kicks off a new campaign for summer 2021.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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UBS Sees 80,000 Stores Closing By 2026

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In a research note UBS published this past Monday, it predicts nearly 80,000 retail stores – roughly 9 percent – will close permanently by 2026, according to Fortune. The forecast comes as the total percentage of e-commerce retail sales continue to jump. Currently at 18 percent, UBS predicts e-commerce sales will climb to 27 percent. The note also predicted apparel retailers will be the largest group impacted by growing e-commerce.

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Mars Wrigley taps into consumer trends with new flavour and format

Talking Retail

Mars Wrigley is launching a new flavour and format for its Extra Refreshers brand. The company is rolling out a bottle format to “ensure that consumers have access to their favourite gum whatever the occasion, at home or on the go”, available in Peppermint, Spearmint and a new Tropical flavour (£2.19). The Tropical flavour is. This story continues at Mars Wrigley taps into consumer trends with new flavour and format.

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Designers in Residence explores mental health in black British communities

Design Week

This year’s Designers in Residence programme has revealed its digital showcase, with four projects revolving around the theme of care. The responses to 2020’s theme have been cross-discipline, from care packages which make use of illustration to a series of digital walks which encourage people to interact with the natural world. Designers in Residence is an annual programme at London’s Design Museum, where designers are invited for a ten-month residency to explore a chosen them

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Latest KP Nuts campaign targets younger snackers

Talking Retail

KP Snacks is launching a TV campaign for its KP Nuts brand, supported by a £2.5m investment. The “KPow!” campaign is running until December across TV, video-on-demand channels, out-of-home and social platforms, and will show “two different daytime occasions where moments can be made ‘utterly nut-tastic’”. The company said the campaign aims to make the.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

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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Rethink Retail: Designing Retail Brand Experiences for Tomorrow’s Shopper

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Though what’s in store during the coming year is unknown, one thing is certain: Smart retailers are preparing for another year of change the likes of which we’ve rarely seen. Our expert panel of retail design professionals bring to life a lively discussion into how changing consumer behavior, market constraints and user experience innovations are driving our industry into an exciting new reality.

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Lifebuoy sponsors England Cricket ahead of new season

Talking Retail

Hand sanitiser and soap brand Lifebuoy is partnering with England Cricket ahead of the start of a new season. The brand will become the “Official Hygiene Partner” and “Official Community Cricket Hygiene Partner” of England Cricket and England and Wales Cricket Board. All recreational cricket clubs across England and Wales will be able to apply. This story continues at Lifebuoy sponsors England Cricket ahead of new season.

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Fresco Panels

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Decorative Fresco Panels are hand finished by artisans in the U.S. and deliver wall finishes using a range of eye-catching materials. studioaix.com. The post Fresco Panels appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Trivento kicks off Channel 5 partnership with TV adverts

Talking Retail

Argentinian wine brand Trivento is partnering with Channel 5 as part of a “Real Life Bold Discoveries” campaign. The partnership includes 10-second adverts running across Channel 5 programmes and 20-second adverts running across Channel 4, ITV and Sky between 15 April and 9 May. Trivento marketing manager Preety Johl said: “We have seen such great. This story continues at Trivento kicks off Channel 5 partnership with TV adverts.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON – The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “We’ve never seen imports at this high a level for such an extended period of time,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Go

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Food-to-go market to grow by 32% in 2021, research finds

Talking Retail

The food-to-go market suffered a 45.5% decline in 2020, as the pandemic severely restricted travel and movement, new research reveals. The Lumina Intelligence UK Food To Go Market Report 2021 forecasts growth of 31.6% to £15.3bn in 2021, before wider recovery and growth will see the channel reaching a value of £22.6bn in 2024. The. This story continues at Food-to-go market to grow by 32% in 2021, research finds.

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Children’s Restaurant Design Completes Futuristic Bookstore Interior

Mindful Design

Kids Winshare 2.0 in Chengdu, China, is not your typical children’s bookstore. While it comes with shelves and books, this is a spectacular multi-functional space that brings kids and parents together in learning, playing, dining and shopping. The dining and amusement areas have recently been entered into the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2021 competition […].

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Ten Locks expands portfolio with English gin range

Talking Retail

Drinks distributor Ten locks is adding gin brand Langley’s to its portfolio, as part of its “entry into English gin”. Langley’s London Dry, Old Tom and First Chapter gins are available now and retail between £20- and £30. The move coincides with a campaign for Langley’s called “Gin. As It Should Be”, which will be. This story continues at Ten Locks expands portfolio with English gin range.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.