Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2022

Swisslog, a leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, is providing a boost to delivery efficiency and click and collect availability, with a new automated 24/7 e-commerce solution widely applicable to retailers. E-commerce order fulfilment specialists, SKUtopia, are further extending their Australian leadership by working with Swisslog to introduce an automated Micro-Fulfillment Centre (MFC) in Sydney, which mirrors similar systems used in world-leading e-commerce mark

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All Work

JANUARY 25, 2022

A growing number of developers, architects and interior designers are embracing sustainable alternatives in an effort to curb climate change. Reducing waste in the workspace design sector is a trending topic right now. The built environment industry needs to look beyond operational efficiency and focus on decarbonising the materials used in its build and fit out processes.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2022

Following a successful public listing in the early days of the pandemic, and a recent rebrand to cater to a new and younger audience, online marketplace MyDeal has delivered strong growth during a period when online spend was under pressure from a return to physical retail. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a drop in online sales of 8.7 per cent in November and 6.1 per cent in October, but MyDeal hit record sales over its second quarter ending 31 December– with more than half of these

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Dezeen

JANUARY 25, 2022

Shanghai studio AIM Architecture has transformed the second floor of a business park in Hangzhou, China, into a store that resembles a 1970s office for cosmetics brand Harmay. The studio reimagined the space as a retro-looking office complete with desk chairs, phoney bookshelves for makeup items and boardroom tables for other cosmetic products. AIM Architecture wanted the Hangzhou cosmetics store to look like an office.

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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 25, 2022

Although Omicron may have dampened New Year spending, ABS figures show the end of coronavirus lockdowns, Black Friday sales and early Christmas shopping led to record retail spending in November. . Australian Bureau of Statistics data for November shows retail turnover jumped 7.3 per cent, following rises of 4.9 per cent in October and 1.3 per cent in September.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 25, 2022

Ice-cream brand Carte D’Or is switching its entire range from plastic containers into recyclable paper tubs. The new paper packaging is certified as coming from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources. Carte D’Or, owned by Unilever, has also updated the design of its cartons, including a QR code that can tell customers the source of. This story continues at Carte D’Or replaces plastic with paper tubs.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 25, 2022

PepsiCo Europe, one of the world’s biggest convenience food producers, has said its crisp and snack packets will be made entirely from recycled material by 2030. The corporation’s brands, which include Walkers crisps and Doritos, will eliminate all virgin fossil-based plastic in their bags, which will themselves then be completely recyclable. New Walkers crisp packets.

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VMS

JANUARY 25, 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) Bergmeyer, the award-winning Design Collaborative based in Boston and Los Angeles, announced the election of its first-ever woman president, Rachel Zsembery, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. Having most recently served as Bergmeyer’s Vice President on its Board of Directors, Zsembery succeeds past-president Mike Davis, FAIA, LEED, who will take on a newly created role with the collaborative to lead its sustainable and philanthropic initiatives as Director of Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 25, 2022

Magnum is introducing new versions of its classic, almond and white chocolate flavour ice-creams. The new versions include extra elements to each ice-cream, including giving them a further half-dipping in chocolate. Versions include the Magnum classic remix (three-pack), the Magnum almond remix (three-pack); the Magnum white chocolate and berry remix (three-pack); and the Magnum almond.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

This past week, a consortium backed by Starboard Value Group (New York) – Acacia Research Corp. (Newport Beach, Calif.) – made an offer to purchase the department store retailer Kohl’s (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) for $9 billion, or roughly $64 per share, according to The Wall Street Journal and Business Insider. Acacia has a market value of $215 billion.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 25, 2022

Milk drinks brand Yazoo is relaunching its choc-caramel version as part of its series of limited edition flavours. The brand says customers enjoyed the choc-caramel milk so much that it decided to bring it back. It will be available in standard and price-marked packs of 400ml from early February, along with a one-litre format. As. This story continues at Yazoo relaunches limited edition flavour.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Victoria’s Secret (Reynoldsburg, Ohio) unveiled its plans to sell 49 percent ownership of its China business to Hong Kong-based Regina Miracle for $45 million cash, according to a company press release. Victoria’s Secret will retain ownership of the remaining 51 percent of the China business. This joint venture will work together to operate all company-owned locations and related online business operations in China.

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Design Week

JANUARY 25, 2022

The Scottish government has amped up its commitment to providing access to period products by launching an app which allows users to find locations which offer them for free. Scotland became the first country in the world to make period products free in 2020. MSPs unanimously approved the Period Products (Free Provision) Bill, which impresses a legal duty on local authorities to ensure items like.

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VMS

JANUARY 25, 2022

Bergmeyer, the award-winning Design Collaborative based in Boston and Los Angeles, announced the election of its first-ever woman president, Rachel Zsembery, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. Having most recently served as Bergmeyer’s Vice President on its Board of Directors, Zsembery succeeds past-president Mike Davis, FAIA, LEED, who will take on a newly created role with the collaborative to lead its sustainable and philanthropic initiatives as Director of Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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Mindful Design

JANUARY 25, 2022

Making delicious desserts is the first step to running a successful dessert shop. The second major step is letting people know that you make them and encouraging them to try your products. Assuming you’re mainly interested in baking and having other people eat your treats, trying to promote your dessert shop may seem like a […]. The post 4 Delicious Ways to Promote Your Dessert Shop on Instagram appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Retail Store Windows

JANUARY 25, 2022

Digital screens are not easy to capture although even in its simplicity this scheme looks quite impressive. Large digital screens of much bluer skys than London has right now fill this space with product placed in repetition and gravitational formats. While this is probably not the most exciting scheme ever we do have to mention that its still a tough time for retailers so we're pleasantly surprised that anyone is even able to do anything at all and that this scheme is a welcomed relief from the

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VMS

JANUARY 25, 2022

Transformco (Hoffman Estates, Ill.), owners of Sears and Kmart, announced plans to permanently close the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Sears location. It was officially closed at the end of business day Monday, Jan. 24, according to a company press release. The company also sold some land it owned adjacent to the location to RK Centers, which is planning to build a mixed-use development on the site.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

Trade shows have been a staple of human enterprise for a long time. From Middle Eastern bazaars to world fairs, large convention halls and exhibitions, the practice of selling and buying is essential to human flourishing. But the value of trade extends far beyond exchanging goods and services. It brings cultures together, strengthens community, and enlightens minds.

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Eye on ESG

JANUARY 25, 2022

Mojodomo, a customer and employee rewards provider, has published a report on the role of ESG for employees in Asia. The report (which can be downloaded here ) shares the findings of a survey they conducted of over 1,000 employees, 315 HR professionals and 30 HR executives. Among its findings is that: 91% of employees believe companies exist to bring value to all stakeholders, not just shareholders alone; and. 98% of respondents to their survey expect the company they work for to make a positive

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VMS

JANUARY 25, 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) Retailers expect more than $761 billion in merchandise sold last year to be returned by consumers, according to a report released today by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail. This accounts for an average of 16.6 percent of total U.S. retail sales, which soared to $4.583 trillion in 2021. “As total retail sales continue to accelerate from sustained consumer demand during the pandemic, it is no surprise that the overall rate of returns has also been impacted,” said M

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2022

The signs of climate change and environmental damage are becoming increasingly visible. The growing amount of waste further threatens the health of our natural ecosystems and the people who live and work in them. Societies and businesses are called upon to contribute to a more sustainable future, with the core of sustainability being to ensure that global production and consumption behaviours are compatible with environmental goals.

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VMS

JANUARY 25, 2022

Retailers expect more than $761 billion in merchandise sold last year to be returned by consumers, according to a report released today by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail. This accounts for an average of 16.6 percent of total U.S. retail sales, which soared to $4.583 trillion in 2021. “As total retail sales continue to accelerate from sustained consumer demand during the pandemic, it is no surprise that the overall rate of returns has also been impacted,” said Mark Mathews, NRF

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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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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2022

Fabien Derville, chairman of the board of Decathlon, announces the appointment of Barbara Martin Coppola as Chief Executive Officer of the group. Decathlon is a world leading designer and distributor of products and services dedicated to sport, now present in 70 countries. She succeeds Michel Aballea, in office since 2015. This appointment will be effective mid-March 2022.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

Trade shows have been a staple of human enterprise for a long time. From Middle Eastern bazaars to world fairs, large convention halls and exhibitions, the practice of selling and buying is essential to human flourishing. But the value of trade extends far beyond exchanging goods and services. It brings cultures together, strengthens community, and enlightens minds.

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Retail Insider

JANUARY 25, 2022

Retail’s Big Show, organised by the National Retail Federation (NRF) , which took place again in New York City this month, was somewhat different to previous years for obvious reasons but thankfully it also had many similarities too. This annual industry jamboree attracts retailers and technology providers from across the globe to showcase the latest technology solutions and to also share insights and their thinking into how the retail sector might develop in the future.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2022

BOXPARK, the UK’s award-winning dining, retail and leisure concept, has published its latest accounts which reveal the Group broke even in the year to April 2021, despite all sites being closed for three national lockdowns.

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RepslyBlog

JANUARY 25, 2022

BOSTON – January 25, 2022 – Repsly and SPAR, Inc, the global leader in retail services and merchandising, jointly announce today their long-term strategic partnership, with Repsly as the technology backbone in SPAR’s vision for increased efficiency and agility in its international growth endeavors.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2022

The UK’s fastest-growing soft drink in its category, Soda Folk, has restructured its UK marketing operation as it gears up for further growth. It has appointed former Lola’s marketing lead, Marie-Claire Turbett as head of marketing, a new role, alongside two new specialist agency appointments.

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E Delevry

JANUARY 25, 2022

Expansion and acquisition are on the cards for rapid delivery firms Getir and Gorillas. Getir has announced a UK expansion, while has Gorillas announced it is in acquisition talks with a French company. Turkish firm Getir launched in London last year and plans to add a further 6,000 staff to its exciting 4,000 strong workforce. The company says it will invest £100 million in its UK business this year.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2022

Today, Fridge Raiders, a proud part of Pilgrim’s Food Masters, has announced the newest limited-edition variant to its successful ‘World Flavours’ range, Peri Peri Chicken Bites. The new launch will be available exclusively at Asda from the 24th of January.

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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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