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Grill’d marketing deemed “extremely inappropriate”

Inside Retail

A recent advertisement made by burger chain Grill’d has been slammed by the Ad Standards board for suggesting sexual violence to its audience, after it showcased a Ronald McDonald-like clown seemingly exposing himself to children in an alley. The clown is quickly shown to be showing the children a selection of plastic toys which are hanging from its trench coat, only to be apprehended by the Grill’d Burger mascot.

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ARCHIEE’s white minimalist coffee store fuses japanese, chinese, and parisian cultures

Design Boom

the parisian studio realized a coffee store on a courtyard of the new chengdu shopping center, china, offering a design that outstands by its simplicity and fluidity. The post ARCHIEE’s white minimalist coffee store fuses japanese, chinese, and parisian cultures appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Customer loyalty is changing, are you?

Inside Retail

Customer loyalty has changed a lot in the last two years. During the economic and social crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers went from valuing long-standing relationships with their favourite brands to focusing on price and availability above all else. According to data from McKinsey, 76 per cent of consumers changed stores, brands or the channel through which they purchased products during 2020 – a figure that shows in stark relief what a massive change the pandemic brought upon the reta

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fulfilmentcrowd delivers record growth

Retail Focus

International fulfilment services provider fulfilmentcrowd has reported 71% growth in revenues, with turnover reaching £13 million for year-ending 31 st March 2021, despite global supply chain disruption. During the same period, the Lancashire-headquartered company grew its customer base from 300 to 500 SME eCommerce retail businesses and expanded its operations in the EU and US.

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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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Stop and smell the roses: Inside Locali’s second store at Brookfield Place

Inside Retail

After over nine years in development and nearly four months in lockdown, Brookfield Place Sydney finally opened to trading this week. Connecting Wynyard Station to George Street, Brookfield Place includes a 27-level office tower and 6000 square-metre retail precinct, featuring Lululemon’s largest and first multi-level store in Australia and New Zealand, alongside T2, Flower Train, Sydney Barbers, Two Penny Coffee and Priceline Pharmacy.

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Nisa staff encouraged to use wellbeing support from charity

Talking Retail

Nisa staff are being encouraged to make good use of services offered by GroceryAid, the long established charity which offers wellbeing support to those in the grocery business. Nisa is now helping its independent retailers to let staff know about the range of resources on offer. GroceryAid publicity material is being provided for display in. This story continues at Nisa staff encouraged to use wellbeing support from charity.

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Wilko wipes out 2,500 tonnes of plastic

Retail Times

Demonstrating its ambition to be a better, responsible retailer, wilko was the first UK retailer to announce that its wipes would be plastic free and manufactured using a renewable plant fibre from a sustainable source. From March 2020 it was the first retailer to switch 100% of its wilko brand wipes to plastic free, from antibacterial and cleansing wipes to car care.

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Myer board spill avoided as the department store gets two new directors

Inside Retail

Department store Myer failed to avoid a second strike after its Remuneration Report received only ~65 per cent of shareholder votes, triggering a board spill that was ultimately avoided. The business put the motion of a board spill to its shareholders, which if approved would require the business to hold a ‘spill meeting’ within 90 days that could see its board scattered if not re-elected.

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These wearable design concepts realise what a metaverse might look like

Design Week

When we picture the future, it’s tempting to imagine a Blade Runner-esque universe with flying cars and holograms, but the reality might appear a lot more ordinary, according to Modem co-founder Astin le Clercq. Take the case of those flying cars, much-discussed but still not available. “Electric cars are already mind-blowing,” he says. “But they still look like cars.” Tech-enabled products – and in particular wearables – will likely follow the same traj

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Ikea trials mobile checkout in Queensland stores

Inside Retail

Ikea is trialing in-store Mobile checkout in its Logan and North Lakes stores in Queensland with the aim of speeding up the buying experience at the furniture and homewares chain. From today onward, customers will be able to use the Ikea App to scan a product’s barcode, creating a virtual shopping cart which can then be paid for at a marked checkout on the way out of the store.

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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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Brain Food: Change Doesn’t Care if You’re Uncomfortable

VMS

8:15am: I can hear them in the distance. There is a growing sense of agitation you can feel in the air. It starts low with a simple call joined by others until a cacophony breaks through the morning mist. It sounds like they are readying themselves for take-off. It won’t be long now. 8:20am: The sound continues to grow. Urgent in its tenor. 8:25am: The first sortie is off, and they rise over the treetops as I look south over my backyard.

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Allbirds shares trade 90 per cent up in first day of public trade

Inside Retail

Sustainable shoe brand Allbirds’ shares surged 90 per cent in its first day on the NASDAQ, giving it an approximate valuation of $4.1 billion, according to CNBC. The business raised $303 million in its IPO, selling off 20.2 million shares at a price of $15 each. On its first day, listed under the ticker BIRD, shares traded at $21.21. At the close of trade, shares were up to $28.26 each.

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Consumers now spending £100 a month on ethical products, says Co-op report

Talking Retail

Consumers are now spending more than ever on ethical products but still need more help to make green choices, says a new report from the Co-op. The Co-op’s Ethical Consumerism report shows UK households are spending an average £100 a month on lowering their carbon impact. The report’s findings include tracking the increase in the. This story continues at Consumers now spending £100 a month on ethical products, says Co-op report.

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Introducing the post-Covid connected consumer

Inside Retail

Throughout history, moments of crises have shaped our trajectories. On the one hand, crises create deep schisms of instability. They feel unprecedented in their direness and their impact. They place a pause on our lives, a temporary paralysis, whilst simultaneously raising existential questions about how to move forward. Yet crises are also paradoxical.

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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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Welsh government stresses need for retailers to tightly enforce mask wearing

Talking Retail

The Welsh government is strengthening its coronavirus measures in response to higher infection rates. In the government’s three-week review of the rules, first minister Mark Drakeford said that self-isolating guidance, Covid pass use and testing in schools are all being tightened up. Retailers have no new rules but are being asked to ensure that they.

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From purpose to profit: Why consumers care about values-driven brands

Inside Retail

There has been heightened media interest around the rise of socially conscious, purpose-driven brands for many years. Now, it’s unsurprising to read daily about another company or brand announcing a new commitment they will make to leave a more positive imprint on the world – be it environmental, social, economic or another purpose-driven aspiration.

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Allbirds IPO Raises $303 Million

VMS

Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds (San Francisco) raised $303 million during its initial public offering yesterday, reports Bloomberg. It reportedly sold about 20 million shares at $15 each. The company has a market value of about $2.16 billion based on outstanding shares, an increase from last year’s round of funding that valued the brand at $1.7 billion.

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From Texas to Tmall: Cult US sunscreen brand Supergoop revs up in Asia

Inside Retail

US-based Supergoop isn’t just a sunscreen brand; it was founded with a mission to eradicate skin cancer. By developing products that feel more skincare — without the stickiness and smell commonly associated with sunscreen — and keeping its marketing upbeat and educational, Supergoop aims to get more people using SPF on a daily basis.

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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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Zero Miles: Superlocal maps local production around the world

Design Wanted

We met Andrea de Chirico who created Superlocal, a highly localised form of production where objects become a direct representation of their immediate surroundings. Exploring ??sustainable, small-scale production , Italian designer Andrea de Chirico has developed Superlocal, a global network facilitating the possibility of creating everyday objects locally.

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Drytac announces global availability of Polar Premium Clear print media and Weathershield overlamination films

Drytac

7-year durable Drytac Polar Premium Clear and Drytac Weathershield are now available in markets around the world. Drytac, a manufacturer of quality adhesive-coated products, has announced the global availability of its 7-year durable Polar Premium Clear permanent polymeric PVC ink-jet media and 7-year durable Weathershield polymeric PVC overlaminating films.

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Tesco receives royal approval for its approach to sustainability in Terra Carta Seal award win

Retail Times

Tesco has today been recognised by HRH The Prince of Wales for leading the retail industry in transitioning towards a net zero future. The Terra Carta Seal, launched this year, is awarded to companies which are driving innovation and taking action to create lasting sustainable change.

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Where To Buy Eco Friendly Holiday Cards

Thrifts and Tangles

Holiday season is right around the corner, meaning it is time to start thinking about ordering holiday cards. My whole life I viewed holiday cards as a wasteful tradition, but I realized that a lot of people cherish these cards and they don’t always have to be wasteful. Plus, I discovered there are actually quite […]. The post Where To Buy Eco Friendly Holiday Cards appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.

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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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UK households are only spending £100.00 per month to reduce their environmental impact, Co-op finds

Retail Times

Consumers are being urged to eat more vegetables, wear more sustainable clothing and drive electric, cycle or catch the train to help save the planet. A 20-year study into ethical buying habits shows households are on average spending £100 a month on lowering their carbon impact.

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Glossier Expands Leadership Team

VMS

Beauty retailer and unicorn brand Glossier (New York) has expanded its leadership team to include a new Chief Financial Officer, Senior VP of Retail and the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer, according to a blog post. Seun Sodipo joins the brand in February of next year as its CFO. Most recently she led Product Finance and Strategy at Stripe.

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Kids Restaurant Design Uses Fun Concept to Attract All Ages

Mindful Design

Teaching kids to appreciate good food is best done in a beautiful environment where all senses are engaged. At least this is what Yummy, a kids restaurant in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, seems to convey. Brought to life by the Ukraine-based VYMIR Design Studio, Yummy is a place for both children and adults to enjoy the good […]. The post Kids Restaurant Design Uses Fun Concept to Attract All Ages appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Nike, Dick’s Link Loyalty Programs

VMS

In a rare move, Nike has connected its loyalty program to Dick’s Sporting Goods (DSG) membership program, reports CNBC. DSG received 19 percent of its sales from Nike products last year. Nike has reduced its number of retail partners in recent years to focus on its most productive wholesale relationships. The partnership with DSG will allow customers to shop for exclusive Nike shoes and apparel on DSG’s web site.

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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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Big-name independents ‘poised to join Bestway Retail’

Talking Retail

A raft of big-name independent retailers are poised to switch to Bestway Retail in the next few months as the momentum created by its acquisition of Costcutter sparks renewed interest in the group, store owners heard today. The Costcutter takeover completed in February 2021 after Bestway acquired it from previous owner Bibby Line, joining the. This story continues at Big-name independents ‘poised to join Bestway Retail’ Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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boohooMAN teams up with football star Jack Grealish to launch new collection

Retail Times

boohooMAN has released its second collection with professional footballer and Manchester City’s man of the moment Jack Grealish.

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HARMAY store by AIM Architecture

Retail Design Blog

Using distinctive interior design as one of its unique selling points, Chinese cosmetics retailer HARMAY continues to push the envelope.

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Give us our papers on time, say newsagents

Talking Retail

An England football match against Albania does not warrant a delay in newspaper deliveries, says the NFRN. Newsagents have been told that on the day after the evening match – on 12 November – newspapers will be delivered 30 minutes late so that they can include the result and coverage of the game. But NFRN. This story continues at Give us our papers on time, say newsagents.

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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.