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Aldi Australia CEO Tom Daunt set to become global chief 

Inside Retail

Aldi has named Tom Daunt, the CEO of its Australian unit, as its next worldwide joint MD. He will assume the role on May 1, relocating to Salzburg. According to local reports, Aldi has risen to become Australia’s third-largest grocery chain and one of the brand’s largest subsidiaries under Daunt’s leadership. Anna McGrath and Marietta Schorn will lead the local business after Daunt departs.

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Journey Further wins PrettyLittleThing organic account for UK and US

Retail Times

Global fashion retailer, PrettyLittleThing, has appointed Journey Further to drive its organic growth through performance-driven digital PR and strategic consultancy. Journey Further, known for its Clarity at Speed approach, won the account in a competitive pitch process and will be responsible for improving organic visibility and rankings for the retailer in both the UK and US territories.

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“Waste is a design flaw”: Why Baiia swimwear is taking the world by storm

Inside Retail

As society becomes more equitable and inclusive, the narrow focus of traditional fashion brands is coming under scrutiny, creating opportunities for smaller, more agile brands to reach customers who have largely been ignored. Sustainable swimwear brand Baiia seeks to do exactly that, by creating modular bathing suits in a wide range of sizes — from size 4 to 26, to be precise.

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Form and function from materials & processes: Hsiang Han Design boundless creativity

Design Wanted

Located in Taiwan and Milan, Hsiang Han Design combines the best of both worlds to create and bring to life unique design pieces, with the characteristic […] The post Form and function from materials & processes: Hsiang Han Design boundless creativity appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Why these experts believe the metaverse is still relevant for retail 

Inside Retail

As traditional bricks-and-mortar stores face new challenges and e-commerce continues to grow, retailers are looking for innovative ways to reach consumers and provide engaging shopping experiences. The metaverse has promised a new frontier for retailers to create virtual storefronts, showcase products, and engage with customers in ways that were previously impossible.

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Exploring cannabis consumption through six design-led products

Design Wanted

The legalization of cannabis in several countries across the globe has motivated designers to capitalize on the trend and create a range of innovative products for […] The post Exploring cannabis consumption through six design-led products appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Poundland to open hat trick of stores on 8 April 2023

Retail Times

Poundland is opening three new stores on 8 April: Weston-super-Mare, Castle Bromwich and Burton, which will also unveil a commemorative blue plaque as Burton is where the Poundland journey started back in 1990 when it opened its first store in the Octagon Centre.

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Victoria Distillers

Retail Design Blog

For over 10 years, Victoria Distillers has produced some of Canada’s finest handmade spirits. Cutler Architecture & Design developed an.

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From catwalk to clothing: The critical roles of digital inkjet printing in fashion

Drytac

Drytac partners with Epson UK to create showstopping, eco-friendly floor graphics for London Fashion Week runway. At his Autumn/Winter 2023 runway show, part of this year’s London Fashion Week, renowned fashion designer Richard Quinn dazzled guests with yet another display of the colourful vibrance and environmentally conscious application of digital textile printing in fashion.

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Modern Hospital Interior Design In Ahmedabad

Retail Design Blog

The client – both husband and wife are one of the most prestigious and well-established Gynaec Doctors of Ahmedabad practicing.

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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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Meet the Thrift Store Owner Rescuing Graphic Tees from the Landfill

Thrifts and Tangles

Lately, I’ve been fascinated by thrifty entrepreneurs. This lead to the creation of this new series where I interview thrift store owners about their business, pricing resell items, thrifting tips, and more! There’s something so interesting about an entrepreneur’s journey – especially when they are prioritizing sustainability.

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Vessi

Retail Design Blog

The Vancouver-based waterproof footwear brand Vessi opened its inaugural brick-and-mortar location in the Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, BC. The.

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EU Proposal on the Substantiation and Communication of Explicit Environmental Claims 

Eye on ESG

The European Commission has finally published its eagerly awaited Proposal for a Directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (‘ the Green Claims Proposal ’). As its name suggests, the Proposal was crafted with a view to putting an end to non-mandatory consumer-facing claims of environmental benefit that bear no relation to reality (so-called ‘ greenwashing ’).

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McCain announces Jillian Moffatt as new regional president GB&I

Retail Times

McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, announces that Jillian Moffatt, previously chief technology officer at McCain, will replace Howard Snape as regional president GB & Ireland (GB&I). Moffatt will take up the role from April, moving from Canada to the UK.

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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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Daemyung SONO FELICE DEL PINO

Retail Design Blog

This project is to create a space where you can enjoy the natural scenery facing at the foot of the.

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GO Outdoors launches new TV advert and multi-channel campaign to ‘Discover Freedom’

Retail Times

Outdoor retailer, GO Outdoors, has unveiled a new television advert and multi-channel campaign, encouraging their customers to ‘Discover Freedom’. The campaign, created by advertising agency driven, highlights the brand’s new focus on spending time outdoors to liberate yourself from the everyday grind.

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Creating Digital Connections with QR Codes

Theatro

The post Creating Digital Connections with QR Codes appeared first on Theatro.

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Tesco launches collaborative ready meal tray-to-tray initiative with Faerch Group

Retail Times

In an industry first, Tesco has begun recycling used plastic food trays back into packaging – creating a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals.

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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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Retail Design Institute

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ManoMano sees sales of water butts and rainwater tanks Increase by 101% as UK households ‘go green’ for spring

Retail Times

As the UK gets set for a season of outdoor entertaining and relaxation, households up and down the country have ‘gone green’ for Spring, as online DIY, home & garden marketplace ManoMano sees sales of eco-friendly garden tools and accessories such as water tanks and solar lighting increase by 101% and 833% respectively.

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Why retailers rely on Easter puns

Inside Retail

Easter puns. They’re everywhere. In stores, on social, even emblazoned across craft beer cans. They’re not original — literally, every Easter pun that could exist does exist. They’re not very funny. And they’re not even that clever ( hop to it? come on). And yet, they get resurrected year after year. Why? I had to find out. The problem with puns When it comes to puns you either put up with them or vehemently despise them.

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Peperami launches new Pizza Buns adding to its growing product portfolio

Retail Times

Peperami has announced its latest innovation, new Pizza Buns adding to its growing product portfolio as they continue to successfully meet and drive the demand for chilled meat snacks. The leading snack brand, with over 40 years of history, has developed these convenient, chilled meat snacks to fill a gap in the market.

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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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The Next Generation Private Office

All Work

Personal spaces can play a key role in a flexible, collaborative workplace. Offices don’t have to be built with the permanence of metal stud framing and drywall — instead, demountable designs can be reconfigured and enclosed should the need arise. Instead of technology only being found in private offices, it should be ubiquitous to promote equity and the idea that work can happen anywhere.

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Dedicated GAIL’s Bakery areas to be introduced to 64 Waitrose shops

Retail Times

Dedicated GAIL’s Bakery areas are to be introduced to 64 Waitrose shops in the South and East of England by May this year. Waitrose is also doubling the range of GAIL’s sourdough breads and other craft baked goods they stock, adding new lines from award-winning crackers to baguettes, bagels and muffins.

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Pioneering supplement brands opt for rapid eco-friendly delivery fulfilment

Retail Times

Some of the fastest-growing UK supplement brands including Free Soul, HUX Health and Misfits Health have chosen one-hour and same-day delivery provider bodo for a faster, better, greener last mile within the last five months, an ~200% increase for the service provider. These market-leading brands have seen rapid success.

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Radox launches double innovation with new refillable bottles and mood boosting fragrances

Retail Times

Radox, the UK’s number one shower gel brand, has re-designed its bottles so they can be refilled and re-used. The new bottles are made from 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic* and can be refilled with Radox’s new 500ml refill packs**, which use 74% less plastic to help shoppers reduce their plastic use.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

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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Pollen + Grace unveils range refresh and brand new flavour

Retail Times

Pollen + Grace, the founding brand of healthy food-to-go in grocery retail, has unveiled a vibrant makeover for its tasty range of fresh, all-natural salad bowls.

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Dreams launches product promotion to raise vital money for Shelter

Retail Times

Dreams, the UK’s most loved bed retailer is launching a new product-led promotion to raise vital money needed to support people who don’t have a safe and secure place to sleep.

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Midcounties Co-operative wins industry leading award for its sustainability efforts

Retail Times

The Midcounties Co-operative has taken home the Energy Project of the Year accolade at the edie 2023 Awards in recognition of its work to create a sustainable future. The edie Awards are the world’s largest sustainable business awards which champions bold and brilliant climate leadership and have been running for 16 years.

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The Retail Trust names Beaverbrooks retail’s happiest place to work in Retail Week Awards 2023

Retail Times

Family-owned diamond, jewellery and watch retailer Beaverbrooks has won the coveted ‘Microsoft Happiest Place to Work award in partnership with the Retail Trust’ at this year’s Retail Week Awards.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.