Tue.Dec 19, 2023

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Collins Foods faces class action suit from KFC workers

Inside Retail

Franchisee Collins Foods has confirmed the receipt of a class action claim from certain KFC employees who allegedly were not provided paid 10-minute rest breaks. Shine Lawyers filed the lawsuit at the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of these employees who worked at certain KFC stores from December 4, 2017 to December 4, this year. “Collins Foods takes all its obligations under the Fair Work Act and KFC National Enterprise Agreement very seriously, including the obligation to allow emp

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TRILUX’s E-Line Next and B.Veo meet Dubai’s dynamics In Madinat Badr’s AllDay supermarket

Retail Focus

At the heart of the vibrant “Madinat Badr,” one of Dubai’s luxurious new development districts, the 93rd branch of the AllDay supermarket chain opened its doors in the spring. Collaborating closely with TRILUX, AllDay embarked on a transformational journey to redefine its approach to lighting. At the heart of the vibrant “Madinat Badr,” one of Dubai’s luxurious new development districts, the 93rd branch of the AllDay supermarket chain opened its doors in the s

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Luxury label Portia & Scarlett sold to American fashion company

Inside Retail

Australia-based formalwear brand Portia & Scarlett has been acquired by US wedding dress manufacturer Allure Bridals for an undisclosed sum. Allure Bridals said the strategic acquisition marks its venture into the prom and pageant space and will help expand the brand’s global reach. It will also “elevate the position” of both Portia & Scarlett and the Allure Bridals brand family. “This union marks a shared milestone, and seamlessly aligns with our mutual commitment to excelle

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Wonderdays Gift Card: Unlocking a World of Experiences

Retail Focus

The search for that perfect Christmas gift turns out a fun journey when it starts approaching the season. Wonderdays offers an amazing gift universe with unusual and never-forget experiences in the UK for those who are looking beyond the usual ones. Wonderdays Gift card is not an ordinary gift but the access to different fascinating adventures. Wonderdays: A Gateway to Extraordinary Experiences It is worth noting that Wonderdays, a leader experience gift in the UK, knows what it takes to create

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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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Chinese retailers’ pricing strategy risks ‘vicious cycle’ of low margins

Inside Retail

A shift in Chinese retailers’ strategy toward lower-priced goods and services to win cost-conscious consumers risks embedding the country’s recent deflationary trends more permanently into the world’s second-largest economy. Price cuts, the proliferation of bargain stores and companies offering cheaper, scaled-down versions of their products may create a vicious cycle of lower profit margins that curtail wage and job growth and further depress consumer appetite.

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Broadway Interiors redesigns 261 Bar & Restaurant at The Els Club Dubai

Design Middleeast

Broadway Interiors, a Dubai-based interior design studio, unveils the interiors of The Els Club’s refurbished 261 Bar & Restaurant. This transformative project, which was recently finished, reimagines the convergence of modern design with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is set within The Els Club, affording spectacular views of the famous golf course, as a tribute to Ernie Els’ incredible 2003 Mercedes Championship victory.

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Very Simple Kitchen: the kitchen as a product

Design Wanted

It was several years ago that I met Riccardo Randi and Federica Poluzzi at an Old Wild West restaurant in Pesaro. They arrived in a white […] The post Very Simple Kitchen: the kitchen as a product appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Japanese restaurant Okami puts 16 venues into voluntary administration

Inside Retail

Sixteen restaurants managed by the all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant business Okami have entered voluntary administration, as its founder contends with delayed Covid-era costs and rising inflation. Documents listed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) show businesses corresponding with Okami locations across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and the ACT are now under administration.

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The Science of Office Design: Erin McDannald’s Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Workforce

All Work

In the quest for a flourishing workforce, Erin McDannald — CEO of Lighting Environments Elevated and luminary in commercial real estate design — casts new light on the art of crafting workspaces on the Allwork.Space Future of Work podcast. McDannald shared the transformative power of compassionate design, advocating for work environments that invest in human potential and reap the rewards in real estate performance.

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Eddie Wu takes the helm of Taobao and Tmall Group, Alibaba announces

Inside Retail

Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu will take over as chief executive of Taobao and Tmall Group, Alibaba’s domestic e-commerce arm, effective immediately, the company said on Wednesday. Wu, who has been Group CEO since September, also took over from previous head Daniel Zhang as the company’s cloud business CEO that month. The latest appointment means Wu now leads the overall group as well as its two most important business divisions – cloud and domestic e-commerce.

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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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Pang Mei Noodle Bar by Office AIO

Retail Design Blog

From bowls of noodles to grab-and-go desserts, Pang Mei Noodle Bar (“Pang Mei” translates to “chubby girl”) has mastered serving.

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Founder of Silk Laundry on building a sustainable global fashion brand

Inside Retail

Silk Laundry was founded by Katie Kolodinski in 2015 and has earned a reputation in the fashion industry for its considered approach to design. Kolodinski’s personal ethos of sustainability is a thread that seamlessly runs throughout the fashion brand, from fabric sourcing to the design and construction of Silk Laundry’s garments. “I think sustainability is a hard one to define, and there has been so much greenwashing over the years, however, practices and standards can almost always improve.

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Yuesheng Group Offices by JINDESIGN

Retail Design Blog

JINDESIGN embraced a modern design for the Yuesheng Group offices in Xingtai, China. In 2022, a thriving cluster emerged in.

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How made-on-demand manufacturing is transforming the fashion industry

Inside Retail

Hear the phrase ‘fashion waste’ and most people immediately associate it with the fast-fashion industry producing products with short lifespans, ultimately destined for landfills. However, there is another source of garment waste few think about, a product from the manufacturing process that never leaves the factories. This is known as pre-consumer waste and includes scraps, offcuts, and rejected garments that are discarded during the production stage.

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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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Pure Story by Medical Doctors by Karolina Król Studio

Retail Design Blog

Pure Story by Medical Doctors is a brand of natural pharmaceutical cosmetics, founded by a passionate dermatologist, and based on.

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How Aldi, Coles and Woolworths use brand character to drive distinctiveness

Inside Retail

One is green and fresh. One is red and down. The other is blue and different (in a good way). These are the codes through which we view our supermarkets. Like shortcuts to meaning in the brain, they help us make quick decisions about where we head for the weekly shop. But beneath these codes, there’s something else at play — something that makes you an unwavering Coles champion, or an Aldi aficionado.

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Performance meal prep company, Fuel Hub, sees soaring demand

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A fast-growing, online premium meal prep delivery service, used by the UK’s most elite athletes, has rapidly expanded its operations since it launched, increasing its turnover from £87,000 in 2020 to £822,105 at the end of its latest financial year (April 2023).

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KMD Brands suffers lower sales as consumer sentiment weakens

Inside Retail

Outdoor brands retailer KMD Brands has reported lower sales in the first four months of FY24 reflecting weaker consumer sentiment. Sales fall 12.5 per cent year over year in the four months that ended November 30, with flagship brand Kathmandu’s sales plunging 21.6 per cent due to weakness in rainwear and insulation categories in Australia. Rip Curl and Oboz’ sales tumbled 5.7 per cent and 18.2 per cent, respectively, as wholesale sales for both brands declined, with retailers reduci

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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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eBay UK unveils the ultimate timeless jewellery pieces topping festive wishlists

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! eBay is unveiling a selection of the top in-demand and timeless jewellery pieces, offering a touch of luxury set to last beyond the holiday season. Consistently ranking high on holiday wish lists of the past years, the marketplace has seen an increase in searches for certain pieces from popular jewellery houses and unbranded items, including Cartier’s [&

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Google to pay US$700 million to consumers, states in Play store settlement

Inside Retail

Alphabet’s Google has agreed to pay US$700 million and to allow for greater competition in its Play app store, according to the terms of an antitrust settlement with US states and consumers disclosed on Monday in a San Francisco federal court. Google will pay $630 million into a settlement fund for consumers and $70 million into a fund that will be used by states, according to the settlement, which still requires a judge’s final approval.

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TRADING MUSEUM Comme des Garçons

Retail Design Blog

First opened in 2009 on the premises of the futuristic GYRE building in Tokyo, featuring a setting anchored by eight.

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The fascinating tale of a brand that blends education and collectibility

Design Wanted

In 2022, Konstrukta made a significant foray into the market with the introduction of their innovative wooden toy. This product line was thoughtfully designed and offered […] The post The fascinating tale of a brand that blends education and collectibility appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Just Browsing? Courts Differ on Whether Website Users Lack Article III Standing for Wiretapping Claims

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Earlier this month, a Pennsylvania federal judge held that users of Bass Pro Shops’ and Cabela’s websites lacked Article III standing to sue the retailers for use of “session replay” software, where the users failed to allege that the software captured their personal information, such as financial data or medical diagnosis information. In Re: BPS Direct, LLC, and Cabela’s, LLC, Wiretapping , No. 2:23-md-03074 (E.D.

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Retail Express pinpoints the top five retail trends and priorities for 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Ed Betts, Retail Express Recent headlines point to market improvement as the rate of inflation declines, but for most retailers the difficult times are not yet over. In many cases, retailers continue to suffer volume decline, with only discounters seeing any appreciable level of volume growth.

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Offshore Wind: New California Law Aims to Simplify and Expedite Offshore Wind Energy Development

Eye on ESG

California recently enacted two laws—the Offshore Wind Expediting Act (SB 286) and the California Offshore Wind Advancement Act (AB 3) —to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy that could have significant implications for the industry and its stakeholders. The new laws aim to streamline the offshore wind permitting process, promote collaboration among state agencies and interested parties, and support the development of a seaport readiness strategy and in-state manufacturing goal

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Co-op launches own-brand kitchen towel made from 100% recycled content

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has today, 19th December, announced it’s launching an own-brand kitchen towel made from 100 percent recycled content, including recycled cardboard. The UK’s leading convenience retailer is the first to announce this launch, which will be one of the largest ‘roll’ outs of its kind to 1,000 of its stores, in early 2024, as part of its […] If yo

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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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Are Marketplace Sites Good for Launching New Products?

Retail Bound

In recent years, online marketplace sites such as Amazon and Walmart have gained immense popularity among consumers. These platforms not only offer a wide variety of products but also provide a convenient and hassle-free shopping experience. However, with the rise of these marketplace sites, there has been a growing debate on whether they are suitable for launching new products.

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Retail Express pinpoints the top five retail trends and priorities 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Ed Betts, Retail Express Recent headlines point to market improvement as the rate of inflation declines, but for most retailers the difficult times are not yet over. In many cases, retailers continue to suffer volume decline, with only discounters seeing any appreciable level of volume growth.

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Custom POP Display Ideas for 2024: Stand Out from the Competition

Bay Cities

Picture this: a retail landscape brimming with possibilities, where every in-store experience becomes a canvas for your brand to captivate and connect.

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One in six Brits say they would rather have a curry than a Christmas dinner, Instaprint reports

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Latest research by instantprint reveals Brits’ strange Christmas dinner choices, their cost-saving hacks this season and what their festive food favourites are. Top 10 Festive Dinner Favourites We asked survey respondents to share what popular roast favourites they’ll be having on their plates this Christmas… 1.

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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