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Retail reckoning: 4 key steps to achieving data-driven success

Retail Focus

Few retailers need to be convinced about the power quality data can have in making informed business decisions. Yet, a recent global survey by Forrester Consulting and WNS found that, while 63% of business leaders recognise that data and analytics are strategic enablers , just 37% have prioritised investments in these capabilities. The issue is especially acute within the retail and CPG sectors, where 73% of brands with strong data maturity have achieved quantifiable business value as a result

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The world on its doorstep: Brisbane startup Kehoe’s Kitchen eyes America

Inside Retail

As the creators of a startup family business in Brisbane now focusing on international expansion, Katrina and Brenden Kehoe know all about the challenges – and satisfaction – of developing a brand and product range for multiple markets. The couple set up Kehoe’s Kitchen in Brisbane in 2013, Australia’s first certified organic producer of probiotic cashew dips, sauerkraut, kimchi and fermented vegetables.

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Vodafone and Samsung Team Up for Successful Galaxy S23 Launch

Retail Focus

Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S23 smartphones have hit the market and are now available worldwide. The product has received impressive pre-order results, with last year’s Galaxy S22 series more than doubling the pre-orders of the Galaxy S21 series in the first week. This year’s pre-order results are even more significant, with 60% of customers choosing the premium Galaxy S23 Ultra.

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Why sustainability needn’t cost the earth when crisis hits

Retail Times

These days it is nearly impossible to pick up a paper or scroll through a news site without reading about the cost-of-living crisis, interest rates and inflation. Although new data shows that the UK narrowly avoided going into recession in 2022, the country’s economic outlook remains troubling for consumers and businesses alike.

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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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Creative Displays Now is a Display Provider for Lowe’s and Home Depot

Creative Displays Now

Displaying your products in major retailers like Home Depot or Lowe’s exposes them and your brand to thousands of potential customers. However, getting your products accepted can be challenging. Considering how you want to display your product is the first step. Home improvement displays must be high-quality and eye-catching and meet the store’s specifications.

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Court Rules that BIPA Health Care Exemption Applies to Sunglasses Virtual Try-On Tool

Hunton Andrews Kurth

On February 10, 2023, an Illinois federal district court ordered the dismissal of a putative class action lawsuit alleging that an online tool that allowed users to virtually try on sunglasses violated the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (“BIPA”). In Delma Warmack-Stillwell v. Christian Dior Inc. , the plaintiff sued French luxury brand Dior, and alleged that it violated (1) Section 15(b) of BIPA by failing to provide notice and to obtain consent when collecting her biometric information; (2) Se

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Cold War Museum by Tchoban Voss Architekten

Retail Design Blog

The Cold War Museum Berlin, which opened in November 2022, is centrally located in Berlin-Mitte on the boulevard Unter den.

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Interior Inspiration: Design Week’s pick of interior spaces

Design Week

The newly restored Grade II listed Tramshed building in Shoreditch is now home to Vitra’s London HQ. Thirdaway design studio sought to forge a link between the old and new, placing Vitra furniture classics and contemporary design pieces against an industrial backdrop. Built as a power station for the East London Tramway in 1905 on Rivington Street in Shoreditch, the original Tramshed was designed.

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W Toronto hotel by Sid Lee Architecture

Retail Design Blog

Following a two-year delay, caused by construction and tourism slowdowns, and additionally, the global pandemic, the W Toronto has finally.

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Spotlight on the types of bingo bonuses in online bingos

Retail Times

Online bingo sites keep getting better as we draw close to the metaverse. Not only do they have excellent graphics and music, but they also incorporate live chats. If you read reviews on UK bingo sites, you see how much these sites have invested in making bingo a social game.

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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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Benlai flagship store by Aim Architecture

Retail Design Blog

Aim Architecture’s design of the Benlai flagship store makes use of simple materials and flowing wayfinding to create a nature-inspired.

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inriver announces significant enhancements to its platform, signals for a new breed of PIM across the industry

Retail Times

inriver, a software company that powers the entire product journey with revenue-driving product information management (PIM) across every customer touchpoint, is unveiling a new breed of PIM that powers customers' entire product journey. By elevating its platform, inriver is delivering even more operational efficiency, built-in digital shelf analytics, expanded sales opportunities, and greater sustainability benefits.

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Port Of Leith Distillery – Quality Control Division by Tyrone Stoddart

Retail Design Blog

The Port of Leith Distillery are researching a new frontier in Scotch whisky production, assembling the finest raw materials and.

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Value of contactless payments up nearly 50% in 2022, Barclays reports

Retail Times

The total value of all contactless payments jumped 49.7% in 2022, as Brits embraced the £100 transaction limit and returned to high street shopping following the easing of all coronavirus restrictions.

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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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Westland Insurance Offices by Aura

Retail Design Blog

To keep up with the company’s recent exponential growth and new brand identity, Westland Insurance has moved into an inspiring.

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Armani Beauty trials RFID-based cashier-less checkout technology at Berlinale International Film Festival

Retail Times

Visitors to the Berlinale International Film Festival will be able to enjoy a unique shopping experience: Armani beauty has opened a cashier-less pop-up store at the heart of Berlin's Potsdamer Platz. From February 16th to 26th, film fans and passers-by may test and buy a variety of fragrances and make-up products in a highly personalized and convenient setup – made possible by grab-and-go technology provider payfree and Avery Dennison, a leader in digital identification solutions.

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The Rapid Growth of E-Sports & Gaming and Why it Matters

Chutegerdeman

The post The Rapid Growth of E-Sports & Gaming and Why it Matters appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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Canterbury leverages gift card technology to create Night Out Gift Card

Retail Times

Canterbury has recently been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag status for night-time safety initiatives for the eleventh year, and city leaders are now building on this success with a new initiative to support the night-time economy.

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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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Business is War?  

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

A hundred years ago, it was common to think that business is war: “ But he [G.F. Swift] was an autocrat in the days when business was much like war. No one gave quarter or asked it. That was the attitude which later brought business into bad repute. “ Claude Hopkins, My Life in Advertising pg. 59 In some ways, war and business still share some close associations.

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The rise of AI – how will advanced technology change the future of the job market?

Retail Times

FDM Group, whose mission is to bring people and technology together, has revealed how the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), and language models such as ChatGPT, are set to change the future of the job market.

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COAT Paints is offering one hour and same day delivery slots and promises to match any colour from paint brands including Farrow & Ball and Lick

Retail Times

Long gone are the days of queuing and faffing about at DIY stores as COAT Paints have launched an industry first, same day and one hour delivery slots (depending on your location).

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Retail sales volumes increased by 0.5% in January 2023, ONS reports

Retail Times

Retail sales volumes are estimated to have increased by 0.5% in January 2023, following a fall of 1.2% in December 2022 (revised from a fall of 1.0%); sales volumes were 1.4% below their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) February 2020 levels.

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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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pladis puts Jacob’s Mini Cheddars back on air

Retail Times

pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is returning its £90M Jacob’s Mini Cheddars brand to screens nationwide as part of a drive to build brand awareness among younger adults, with its ‘Welcome To Cheddar Town’ creative platform.

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