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NSW toughens penalties for those who abuse retail staff

Inside Retail

People who mistreat or assault retail workers will now face stricter penalties under a bill introduced to Parliament by the NSW Government. The landmark reforms will see NSW and SA take legislative action in response to the increased occurrence of customer aggression against the staff of supermarkets and other retailers. Research from the McKell Institute, commissioned by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association, found that 85 per cent of retail workers have been abused or assault

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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield unveils extension of Garbera shopping centre in Spain

Retail Focus

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (“URW”) has opened the doors of the final phase of its ambitious new extension of Garbera shopping centre in San Sebastián, Spain following a four-year transformation. The project added over 25,000 sqm to the destination and establishes Garbera’s position as the gateway for new brands in the region. Building on the first phase of the extension which brought a new dining and leisure complex to Garbera in 2021, this final phase brings a number of new brands to the Guipúzc

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Australian homewares brand Anko expands in India with Flipkart

Inside Retail

Australian Kmart-owned homewares brand Anko has teamed up with e-commerce giant Flipkart to expand its footprint in India. Indian shoppers can now peruse about 400 Anko products across multiple categories on Flipkart, and the company says it plans to increase its range in the near future. The Australian retailer announced its debut in India earlier this year and reported strong growth from both metropolitan and tier 2, and 3 cities.

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Illum x Muji celebrates 10 years of 3daysofdesign with B33

Design Wanted

During this year’s 3daysofdesign – Muji beautifully honored the harmonious blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design with a unique set of installations, ‘Hverdag / Everyday’ at […] The post Illum x Muji celebrates 10 years of 3daysofdesign with B33 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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VF Corp names Bracken Darrell as its new CEO

Inside Retail

Dickies, Timberland, and Vans parent VF Corporation has appointed Bracken Darrell as president and CEO, starting July 17. Darrell will join VF after serving as president and CEO of Logitech International since 2013. Benno Dorer, who has been VF’s Interim President and CEO since December 5, will continue to serve on the board, a role he has had since 2017.

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77 Chair, a lesser-known masterpiece by Danish designer Finn Juhl

Design Wanted

Exhibiting a refined and minimalist aesthetic, the 77 Chair stands out as Finn Juhl‘s unconventional creation, harkening back to the design principles of the Bauhaus era. […] The post 77 Chair, a lesser-known masterpiece by Danish designer Finn Juhl appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Amazon launches flexible financing for small and medium-sized businesses

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Amazon has launched a flexible financing programme that gives businesses access to funding linked to their sales, allowing them to repay as they earn. A merchant cash advance, delivered in collaboration with leading financing provider YouLend will provide a new flexible financing option for eligible UK-based businesses selling on Amazon.co.uk, which prov

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Ahold Delhaize, Mondel?z CEOs on how business can adapt to a changing world

Inside Retail

At the Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Global Summit held in Kyoto, Japan, the business’ president Frans Muller and chairman Dirk Van De Put talked through the group’s strategic plans to help businesses around the world transition to more sustainable and ethical business models. The CGF is an organisation that brings together business leaders from around the world to collaborate and drive positive change – for business and the planet.

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&Tradition designs entire apartment in takeover of 18th-century townhouse

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Danish furniture brand &Tradition has opened the doors to a four-storey showroom in Copenhagen, featuring a complete apartment and rooms designed by Jaime Hayon and Space Copenhagen. Unveiled during 3 Days of Design in an exhibition titled Under One Roof, &Tradition 's design team has transformed the interior of an 18th-century townhouse on 4 Kronprinsessegade.

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“We’re transforming from the inside out”: Victoria’s Secret

Inside Retail

From its hypersexualised fashion shows to its limited size range, lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret has faced its fair share of controversies over the years. But after splitting from its parent company L Brands two years ago, it has been on a turnaround journey centred on diversity and inclusion. Content and insights director at retail strategy and innovation agency The General Store, Jo-Anne Hui-Miller spoke with the brand’s chief diversity officer Lydia Smith at the World Retail Congress

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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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IKEA Museum: a captivating glimpse into the brand’s rich history

Design Wanted

Commencing his journey by selling pens and matches in Småland, Sweden, in 1943, Ingvar Kamprad laid the foundation for IKEA, which has grown into one of […] The post IKEA Museum: a captivating glimpse into the brand’s rich history appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Arc’Teryx opens its first Sydney store

Inside Retail

Canadian-born technical outdoor wear brand Arc’teryx will launch its first NSW store in Bondi Junction on Thursday (June 22), with plans to open more in the coming years. The Bondi Junction store, the third Arc’teryx retail space in Australia, will host a series of community events in addition to displaying Arc’teryx’s gear and apparel.

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Etro, London

Retail Store Windows

We appear to be getting quite a few likes on this scheme through our Facebook page although for us at least this is probably not their best scheme. The merchandise is obviously superb but the narrative with what is actually quite a dull book case in the back ground doesn't scream luxury to us. We've probably been spoiled as this brand do produce amazing schemes normally but we're just not so sure about this one.

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Majura Park offers prime leasing opportunity for large-format retailers

Inside Retail

National large-format retail operators seeking a prime location in the heart of Canberra will find a premium opportunity awaiting them within the Majura Park precinct – the ACT’s most convenient shopping destination, adjacent to the bustling Canberra Airport. Well located to take advantage of major transport corridors, the precinct already enjoys a strong footfall drawn in by retail giants such as Costco, Ikea, Bunnings, Woolworths, Aldi, Big W and others.

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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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CNS 2024 Dates 

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HOUSTON, TX – The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) will be returning in 2024 for their annual meeting in Houston, TX. The official 2024 dates for CNS are September 28 th – October 2 nd , 2024. The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) promotes neurosurgery’s progress through its unwavering commitment to education and innovation. The annual meeting discusses the latest scientific breakthroughs and foster inspiration by providing a platform to bridge the gap between research and pra

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Demystifying AI: meeting retail goals through advanced intelligence

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail Express’ CEO, Barry Grange, warns that today’s headlines may be obfuscating the truth behind AI’s real potential for retail and explores some of the ways operational AI can revolutionise business intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominates today’s news cycle, and for good reason.

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Beyond the hype: What retailers can do with GenAI today

Inside Retail

So far, ChatGPT is living up to its hype. It’s writing entire articles, producing code, creating recipes and even passing exams, including professional and legal boards. Other popular generative AI (GenAI) interfaces are creating music and art, from digital painting to sculptures and clothing designs. GenAI apps can create, adjust and morph imagery, saving a lot of time in reshooting or editing photographs.

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Grocery inflation falls to slowest monthly rate this year but shoppers still feeling the pressure, Kantar reports

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Like-for-like grocery price inflation has dropped to its lowest level since 2022 and now sits at 16.5% for the four weeks to 11 June 2023, according to the latest data from Kantar. British take-home grocery sales rose by 10.8% over the month in comparison with the same period last year.

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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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How Design in Education is Shaping Workplaces of the Future

All Work

School design has shifted away from the rigor of industrial era buildings to one with flexible and varied spaces that fosters multimodal learning and agency. The modern workplace has made strides towards shifting values and pedagogy that mirror the education environment. Workers, like students, need a place to learn, develop, grow, and adapt to the ever-changing landscape.

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Thriva and Superdrug partner to transform personal health diagnostics

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Thriva, the personal diagnostics and health platform, today announces a two-year nationwide service with leading health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, through its platform for organisations, Thriva Solutions.

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Activia launches ‘Activia Fibre’ range of yogurts, with calcium, fibre and live cultures

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Research shows that nearly all Brits (94%) try to eat healthily and pay attention to the food they eat, yet 91% of people still don’t eat enough fibre in the UK. Fibre is a crucial type of carbohydrate which helps to prevent conditions later in life such as heart disease & Type 2 Diabetes, so […] If you want more information Retail Times ge

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Kingfisher makes further progress on carbon emissions reduction and wider responsible business priorities

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement retailer, has made further progress against its responsible business priorities, including reducing its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 52.6% since 2016/17, exceeding its 2025/26 science-based target.

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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