Thu.Aug 25, 2022

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City Chic posts solid sales growth, especially in the US

Inside Retail

Global plus size fashion retailer City Chic says it has accelerated growth across all regions, and reached an “exceptionally strong position” in the US market. For the 53 weeks to July 3, group sales rose 39 per cent to $369.2 million while tax-paid profit increased 4.7 per cent to $22.3 million. Comp sales rose 25.5 per cent. Organic growth in all channels drove US sales up 53.9 per cent to $162.4 million while Australian sales reached $161.8 million, up 11 per cent notwithstanding Covid-relate

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Making use of the space above your retail store

Retail Focus

In the ever-changing world of retail, landlords may need to diversify how they create sustainable income. One way is to convert the space above your store into living accommodation. Now that you have put all the hard work and graft into finishing off your conversion with all the insulation, cladding, and electronics fitted, here are a few ideas and inspirations on ways you could make full use of your new space. .

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Australia Post’s revenue climbs, letter volumes fall

Inside Retail

Strong first-half parcel revenue complemented by an accelerated e-commerce performance in the second half drove Australia Post’s full-year revenue by 8.5 per cent to $8.97 billion. Parcels and Services revenue climbed 11 per cent to $7.2 billion largely due to Covid-related lockdowns in Victoria and NSW in the first half which led to a boom in online shopping.

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4 Ways eCommerce Sellers Can Avoid Costly Stockouts

RetailMinded

Stockouts are expensive and cause significant brand damage. Here’s how you can mitigate the risks that create stockouts. Stockouts can potentially cripple an eCommerce business. A stockout occurs when a company runs out of a fast-selling product due to a lack of planning or uncontrollable circumstances such as a global supply chain issue. Either way, the eCommerce company faces customer backlash that can reduce future revenue.

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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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More recessions lessons from Greenlit Brands, Camilla, Super Retail

Inside Retail

We recently asked a number of retail leaders to share their tips for getting through an economic recession, and we received so many great responses that we decided to turn it into a multi-part series. Here is a part one , featuring insights from Strandbags Group CEO Felicity McGahan, Brand Collective CEO Eric Morris and Feathers founder Margaret Porritt.

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This stool’s beauty lies in its fascinating sheer simplicity

Design Wanted

Effortlessly enriching both classic and modern interiors – Germany-based designer Deniz Aktay presents ‘Tie’ – a conceptual stool innovatively utilizing only three interlocking strips of warm […]. The post This stool’s beauty lies in its fascinating sheer simplicity appeared first on DesignWanted.

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First CCPA Enforcement Action Settlement Announced by California AG

Hunton Andrews Kurth

On August 24, 2022, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the Office of the Attorney General’s (“OAG’s”) first settlement of a California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) enforcement action, against Sephora, Inc. The OAG’s enforcement action against Sephora, which was part of a broader “enforcement sweep” of over 100 online retailers, involved allegations that Sephora failed to: Disclose to consumers that the company “sells” personal information (as broadly defined under the CCPA); Pr

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

7-Eleven names new general manager of channel. Fiona Hayes (pictured) has been appointed 7-Eleven’s general manager of channel, following almost three decades at Telstra. “I’m so excited to have joined 7-Eleven at a time when it is changing the face of convenience retailing in Australia by going beyond the traditional food offering, introducing new store formats, and providing greater digital choices for customers,” Hayes said.

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Tuborg amplifies “cultural icon” across new branding

Design Week

Danish beer brand Tuborg has a new identity which looks to celebrate the main brand symbol, the Danish clockman. Leeds-based studio Robot Food was appointed following a three-way pitch in 2021. Before now, Tuborg’s branding had not been updated for decades, according to Robot Food creative director Ben Brears. Brears explains that, because Tuborg is a “Danish cultural icon” and Robot Food is UK.

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Future Proof ROI in Retail webinar – Advantech, Intel & Unique Micro Design

Inside Retail

The upcoming retail solution webinar by Advantech will focus on highlighting key IoT technologies in use within the retail space. IoT, computer vision, AI, e-commerce and omnichannel customer journeys have enabled retailers to gain insights into what customers truly want and prepare what products to offer, where to offer and when to offer them. Intel will be focusing on showcasing how IoT and data/video analytics can help retailers benefit from this trend.

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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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World’s first Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers in Japan

Eye on ESG

In response to known challenges concerning ESG evaluation and data provision, including transparency and fairness of evaluation, and the expanding role of organizations which provide these services, Japan has compiled a draft Code of Conduct for ESG Evaluation and Data Providers. The draft Code was published in July 2022 and can be read here. Japan is currently seeking public comments regarding the draft Code.

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Tupperware to quit New Zealand after 49 years

Inside Retail

Tupperware has announced the closing of its business in New Zealand, after 49 years, dating back to multi-level style ‘Tupperware parties’ UOL, the sole importer of Tupperware in New Zealand, said it would shut down operations on October 30, due to Covid-19 having contributed to a drop in sales and Tupperware parties. Tupperware, founded by American Earl Tupper in 1946, first established a presence in New Zealand in 1972.

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Moschino, London

Retail Store Windows

There's a slight hint of Versailles here, don't you think? This is a very grand space created within the windows for this brand and we do have to mention, while we are not fans of the brand, we are rather grateful to them for changing their schemes so often. As you have probably noticed, we're only posting every other day at the moment as there are so few scheme changes that we wouldn't have enough material otherwise to show you.

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Zalora CEO: “We’ve only scratched the surface in the world of fashion”

Inside Retail

Southeast Asia’s largest fashion and lifestyle e-commerce player Zalora has just celebrated its 10th year anniversary this year. From overcoming initial barriers to buying fashion online through easier payment modes with operational excellence, it has made the website a force to be reckoned with in the region. “It’s been an extremely exciting journey, and we’ve only scratched the surface of bringing our customers access to the limitless world of fashion and lifestyle,” Gunjan Soni, CEO of Zalora

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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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Tarentum Bar & Restaurant by MARS Studio

Retail Design Blog

MARS created a cavernous dune restaurant in Shenzhen’s Futian central business district amid rows of tall buildings. The high-end brand.

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Repsly Moments that Matter: Ep. 5

RepslyBlog

At Repsly, we’re emphasizing customer outcomes in 2022 highlighting the many ways our customers are recognizing the value of their retail execution platform. Once a month, we’ll be putting a spotlight on a new customer, exploring a key breakthrough moment they had and how it’s impacted their retail success.

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IoNoi Gallery

Retail Design Blog

Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre has opened IoNoi Gallery, a hybrid retail space and gallery in Milan with “strongly.

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The Arcade Offices by Superimpose Architecture

Retail Design Blog

How can a dark basement of a commercial mixed-use development be transformed into a warm and pleasant conference center that.

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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