Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

The Labour government’s new federal budget has promised a host of relief measures to small businesses and retailers to curb the rising cost of living and inflationary pressures. Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra said cost-of-living relief was “front of mind” for retailers and consumers alike. “Australians are rightfully keeping a close eye on cost-of-living reprieve, but so too are retailers – with discretionary spending beginning to significantly soften in the wake of inflation an

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Retail Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Retail environments are becoming increasingly engaged as retailers recognize the importance of creating a one-of-a-kind, memorable customer experience. With the rise of e-commerce, retailers must find new ways to attract customers to physical stores and give more meaning to their visit; one way to do this is by creating a more engaging and immersive experience.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

New data from Colliers shows luxury retail and fine-dining services across Australian CBDs continue to perform well despite rising living costs. According to Colliers’ research, Australian consumers have spent 27 per cent on dining and restaurant services in the year’s first quarter. This growth is led by millennials, people aged between 25 to 39, who have overtaken Baby Boomers as the largest generational group in Australia, now accounting for 22 per cent or 5.6 million of the population.

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Retail Focus

MAY 9, 2023

More and more retail businesses are delivering their goods directly to their customer’s doors, and it’s clear to see why. It’s convenient for the customer and profitable for the business. With that said, many retail shops go through some delivery growing pains that hurt their reputation. In this article, we’ll look at 5 common problems that retail businesses face when implementing a delivery service or using a third party.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Oz Hair & Beauty is expanding its offline presence, with the launch of three new bricks-and-mortar stores. The brand already has one store in Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building, which offers salon style services. The new stores, two of which opened in Erina Fair and Castle Towers last month, are more focused on selling products and giving customers the opportunity to try before they buy.

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Retail Focus

MAY 9, 2023

A price versus principles paradox is creating a new cohort of ‘conflicted’ UK shoppers, who are simultaneously demanding value for money as well as products and services from retailers that tap into their sustainable values, the latest research from Asendia , the leader in international e-commerce and mail delivery solutions, reveals. Original research of over 8,000 global shoppers in Asendia’s ‘How To Sell Direct In The Age Of The Conflicted Shopper’ Report , including research of over 1,000 UK

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Design Wanted

MAY 9, 2023

In a world overwhelmed by mass production, handcrafted objects become a rare find to be treasured and admired. This uniqueness can be found in Mammalampa’s designs, […] The post Mammalampa honours crafts, tradition and materials with exclusive lamp collections appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

United by their shared passion for fashion, Delphine Lefay and Diego Dultzin Lacoste launched members-only flash sales site OnTheList in 2016 with the aim of offering the best shopping experience for everyone in Hong Kong. Since then, they have expanded OnTheList to Singapore in September 2018, Shanghai in 2019, and Australia, South Korea and Malaysia in 2021, hosting over 600 flash sales and building a community of over 500,000 members along the way.

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Retail Bound

MAY 9, 2023

Influencer marketing is a form of marketing where businesses partner with social media influencers to promote their products or services. Retail-specific influencers play a significant role in promoting products and driving sales for brands at specific retailers. Additionally, influencer campaigns can be a useful tool to help increase your audience reach and consumer product education, so they are informed prior to shopping.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

The pet industry is booming in Australia, and leading online pet supplies retailer Pet Circle is taking advantage of the opportunity to expand its offering, with the brand entering the pet insurance market. The brand joins competitors in the space – including the Woolworths-backed Petsure – and new players such as Bunnings are entering into the rapidly growing pet care market.

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Shopperations

MAY 9, 2023

Return on Investment, or ROI, is a metric that CPG marketers hear about a lot. However, despite its ubiquity, its definition is often inconsistent or unclear.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Inside Retail : Can you tell me about the story behind OnceWas? How did the brand start? And how did you come to buy the brand? Belinda Glynn: I have been the designer and creative director at OnceWas since its inception, and my business partner, Linda [Cerny], was the wholesale manager. We were given the opportunity to buy the brand in late 2019, and after months of negotiations plus a number of setbacks due to Covid, we finally took over in August 2020.

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All Work

MAY 9, 2023

It’s no secret that employee health and wellness play an important role in workplace retention and recruitment. Elements such as indoor air quality , outdoor spaces, natural light, and comfortable, sustainable furniture create a dynamic workplace rooted in employee wellbeing. By embracing workplace design strategies that prioritize wellness and sustainability, companies can welcome employees back to an office that actively supports their health and the way they choose to work.

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Retail Store Windows

MAY 9, 2023

We had already spotted this scheme at this brand while back in London and loved it there too. The brand must have printed literally thousands of post cards for this scheme which have been placed in a repetition format in order to create the back drop for the product. Very colourful it is too and as always the stores where the brand is based usually have the biggest and best visual merchandising - naturally this store is no exception.

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Eye on ESG

MAY 9, 2023

In recent years, we have seen an ever increasing number of lending transactions focused on promoting ESG in Latin America, such as green loans, social loans, sustainability loans and Sustainability-Linked Loans (“ SSLs ”). In this Legal Update, we focus on the role and impact of SLLs in Latin America. Continue reading at Mayerbrown.com. The post SLL Facilities in Latin America appeared first on Eye on ESG.

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Bay Cities

MAY 9, 2023

When it comes to retail display and packaging materials, corrugate has many benefits. Versatility is at the top of the list. In addition to applying to size and shape, this also applies to printing methods.

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Eye on ESG

MAY 9, 2023

The National Credit Union Administration (“ NCUA ”) has requested comment (the “ RFI ”) on how climate and natural disaster risks may affect federally insured credit unions, their members, and the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. The RFI indicates that the NCUA may use the results of the RFI to develop regulatory and reporting requirements and supervisory expectations for credit union management of climate-related financial risks.

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Design Wanted

MAY 9, 2023

The SBID Awards 2023 are now accepting entries at the Standard Rate pricing, and designers have until 5pm (BST) on Wednesday 31 May to submit their […] The post Entries are now open for the SBID International Design Awards 2023 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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RepslyBlog

MAY 9, 2023

Without question, the rise of e-commerce and changing consumer behavior has caused the retail industry to undergo significant changes in recent years. And Max Baumann, the founder and CEO of Basemakers, and a thought leader in the retail execution field, recently provided a comprehensive perspective on how brands can succeed in this ever-evolving retail industry.

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Retail Times

MAY 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hot on the heels of its game-changing Sainsbury’s, Deliveroo, M&S, Zapp & Spinneys listings, Kaytea coldbrew teas drinks is fulfilling its 2023 pledge to not only keep innovating but move 100% from glass to aluminium.

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Chutegerdeman

MAY 9, 2023

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Retail Times

MAY 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Echo Falls, the UK’s number one fruits wine brand, is adding a fresh flavour to its ever-popular Fruit Fusions portfolio with new Echo Falls Sparkling Summer Garden. Launching from May, Echo Falls Sparkling Summer Garden (9% ABV) is inspired by long, lazy summer afternoons.

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Arch Daily

MAY 9, 2023

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Retail Times

MAY 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A pioneer in healthy, natural and delicious food and drink, Rude Health, today confirms the launch of a duo of Organic No Sugars dairy-free drinks into national retail. The two-strong range; No Sugars Oat and No Sugars Almond will be rolling out nationwide with Waitrose across 233 stores from 12th May as well as Ocado […] If you want more informati

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Guzman y Gomez founder and CEO, Steven Marks, is stepping back from dayto-day operations and is on the search for a new CEO. Marks is a major shareholder in the business, and a board member. A statement from the company indicates he will remain involved in the business, harnessing his skills to focus on brand and food, and helping drive company culture and growth.

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Retail Times

MAY 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Set to shake up the coffee sector once again, disruptive start-up Rokit Health is launching a range of three wellness coffees in a brand-new RTD canned format, available on Amazon and Rokit Health, RRP £2.75.

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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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Eye on ESG

MAY 9, 2023

On March 24, 2023, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador introduced a bill to reform and supplement various provisions in the Mining Law ( Ley de Minería ), National Waters Law ( Ley de Aguas Nacionales ), Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection Law ( Ley General del Equilibrio Ecológico y la Protección al Ambiente ), and the General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste ( Ley General para la Prevención y Gestión Integral de los Residuos ), specifically concerning minin

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Retail Times

MAY 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The fastest-growing home delivery app serving convenience stores, Snappy Shopper, has teamed up with Bako Wholesalers to support local bakers’ growth by enabling their customers to offer home delivery. Bako is a leading supplier of bakery products and ingredients supporting thousands of bakers nationwide, and it takes pride in being owned by bakers for b

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Retail Times

MAY 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! innocent drinks, Europe’s leading healthy drinks company, has announced the appointment of neverland as its new agency across pan-European communications. This appointment marks a commitment for the business to communicate its efforts to make it easier for everyone to add more goodness into their diet.

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Retail Times

MAY 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BAT has appointed Dr James Murphy, as its new director, research and science, joining the management noard and reporting to the chief executive. Dr Murphy will play a central role in leading BAT’s extensive research and development programmes, which supports the company’s commitment to reducing the health impact of its business by offering consumers a [&

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