Design Boom
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
China’s dominance in manufacturing has made it the factory of the world. The subsequent economic growth enriched an ever-expanding middle class, and the country’s retail industry has quickly adapted to supply a growing appetite for consumption. Some of these developments in the way people spend their money, powered by the latest technology, will soon be appearing on a device near you.
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Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
As the global digital consultancy continues on its growth trajectory, Appnovation announces new leadership talent, several strategic partnerships in the retail and commerce industry and its acceptance into the MACH Alliance. Building on its existing roster of work with global retail and commerce clients , the series of initiatives solidify Appnovation’s position as a global provider of cutting edge retail and commerce solutions, helping its customers deliver innovative digital experiences that d
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Justin Hillberg, managing director of shared services of SurfStitch-owner Alquemie Group, is stepping down from his role leading the surf brand’s restructure at the end of this week. “While leaving was a difficult decision, the timing for an exit feels right for me and the business,” Hillberg said. “The Alquemie Group remains in a very strong position with exciting plans for the future and a strong executive team that is focused on delivering growth.”.
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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.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
A Nisa store in Glasgow which was one of the first to use the Snappy Shopper delivery app has seen daily orders rise to 50 a day. The Nisa Local in Motherwell Rd, run by Daniall Nadeem, has been working with Snappy Shopper since the beginning of last year. At first, orders were just a. This story continues at Glasgow store finds increased demand thanks to Snappy Shopper.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Ebay has picked up Sneaker Con Digital: a business it had partnered with to power its Authentication Guarantee on sneaker sales across the globe. The details of the deal were not disclosed. The online marketplace launched its Authenticity Guarantee last year in the US and in May in Australia , allowing customers who purchase sneakers to have the items passed through dedicated authentication centres in New York or Las Vegas for physical inspection – by Sneaker Con – and to have international deli
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Bartle Frere Bananas, an award-winning Queensland banana farm that supplies fruit to the nation’s biggest supermarkets, showcased its smart farm technology on the world stage earlier this month at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The Bartle Frere Bananas case study featured in Hitachi’s COP26 presentation, Technology and Data Are Key to Save the Environment to demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and sensor technology can support sustainable foo
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Kettle Chips is running a trade competition ahead of Christmas, offering retailers the chance to win cash prizes worth £10,000. Five runners up will also receive a selection of 40g packs of Kettle Chips including, Lightly Salted, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar, Mature Cheddar & Red Onion, Sea Salt & Crushed Black Peppercorns, Sweet Chilli. This story continues at Kettle Chips supports retailers at Christmas with cash prizes.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales of Romance Was Born have been named Australia’s fashion designers of the year at the Australian Fashion Laureate. The event, which seeks to recognise and highlight the talent across Australia’s fashion industry, also awarded Maara Collective’s Julie Shaw as Indigenous Designer of the Year, while Bassike’s Deborah Sams and Mary Lou Ryan took home Sustainable Innovation of the Year.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
As the retail sector continues its fragile recovery from Covid-19, many business owners will be mulling over whether their current premises will meet their post-pandemic needs. Some more fortunate businesses may have seen growth and therefore need a larger business unit or multiple sites; others may have had a rather different pandemic experience and need somewhere smaller or may not be in need of their existing premises at all if their business has entirely shifted online.
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.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Boosted by the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, November has overtaken December for retail sales for the past three years. November 2021 seems likely to again be crucial to Christmas trading results for retailers with consumers having been urged to shop early to avoid possible product shortages. Emerging from lockdowns and restrictions, retailers are juggling increased costs for imported goods and transport as well as supply chain challenges when they most need a boost in sales and profitabi
Bish
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
? Check out our latest Retail Insights video featuring President & CEO, Jerry Fox. Jerry discusses how important it is to make an impact in the retail world. Shopping is not going away, it is evolving into an experience consumers will talk about, take pictures of and share with their network. This month’s topic is … The post Bish Creative – Retail Insights #23 appeared first on Bish Creative.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Margie Woods launched her fashion label Viktoria & Woods in 2004 in Melbourne to offer women timeless pieces in their wardrobe, with knitwear at the heart of it. Here, she discusses adjusting to changing consumer sensibilities, the brand’s sustainability efforts and the role young parents on staff have played in expanding the label’s range. Inside Retail : Now that 2021 is drawing to a close, how are you feeling about the New Year for the business?
VMS
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
S UFFICE IT TO SAY that barn-raisings are rare in midtown Manhattan. But one such undertaking – albeit with a distinctly modern twist – recently took place in a 4000-square-foot, 1800s-era brownstone on Broadway near Union Square. There, specialty retailer Filson (Seattle) – a 124-year-old maker and seller of men’s and women’s outdoor clothing, accessories and luggage – opened a flagship store whose interior incorporates major structural elements of a rustic barn.
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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.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission released a worrying report into the state of the world’s global ports and supply-chain networks – and the impact this is having on Australia – in November. It painted an accurate picture: our supply chains – for long years rigid, brittle, and elongated – failed in the face of the pandemic, exposing vulnerabilities that had existed without any incentive to fix them.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The Museum of Architecture’s annual gingerbread installation is back for another year, this time with the theme “nature in the city” According to the museum, this year’s offering “champions sustainable design ideas” on a mini scale. More than 100 architects, designers and ecologists – as well as bakers – have worked to create the exhibition, which features a miniature city comprised of “eco.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Two years of unprecedented disruption to retail have brought us to a holiday season that’s sure to be dominated by e-commerce. Retailers who’ve spent the pandemic stepping up their digital game will enjoy the benefits of what’s predicted to be a lucrative online spend – with consumers emerging from the pandemic primed to do their holiday shopping from the comfort of home.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Exhibition: Gingerbread City. Image courtesy of Museum of Architecture The Museum of Architecture’s annual gingerbread installation is back for another year, this time with the theme “nature in the city” According to the museum, this year’s offering “champions sustainable design ideas” on a mini scale. More than 100 architects, designers and ecologists – as well as bakers – have worked to create the exhibition, which features a miniature city compr
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
VMS
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The Numbers. New York City’s northernmost borough, the birthplace of hip-hop, the infamous Boogie Down – The Bronx has long been thought of as the Big Apple’s rebellious yet lovable younger brother. The most diverse county in the U.S. is home to about 1.5 million people, according to the 2020 census, and has the third-highest population density of all five NYC boroughs.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Community retailer McColl’s has announced plans to increase the number of Morrisons Daily stores it will open in the next year, the second acceleration of the opening programme in as many months. McColl’s said this morning (29 November) that it will have opened 450 stores in the format by the end of November next year, This story continues at Morrisons Daily opening programme expanded again.
VMS
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Shopper traffic at retail stores on Black Friday was down 28.3 percent against 2019 levels, according to preliminary data from Sensormatic Solutions, reports CNBC. Traffic was up 47.5 percent compared to the same time last year, when many shoppers stayed home due to fears of the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s clear shoppers are shopping earlier this season, just as they did last season,” said Brian Field, senior director of global retail consulting at Sensormatic, adding that continued concerns abo
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
One Stop has introduced a new system that tries to supply each shop with products they need rather than a standardised selection. The refreshed point of sale (POS) system looks at each store’s sales data and tailors orders to what customers are buying. The updating of the POS system has also helped to identify new. This story continues at One Stop steps up efforts to tailor orders to individual stores.
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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.
VMS
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
President Joe Biden will meet with executives from major U.S. retail companies today to discuss the supply chain challenges they’re facing during the holiday shopping season, reports Reuters. The administration has attempted to ease problems by unclogging ports and expanding trucking hours. The CEOs of Best Buy, Food Lion, Samsung North America, Qurate Retail Group, Todos Supermarket, Etsy and Kroger are among those who will meet with the president at the White House today.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
More than 200,000 foodbank meals have been supplied by community retailer One Stop since March, says the community retailer. The company – a Tesco subsidiary – praised its workforce and customers for helping donate the food, part of regular charity efforts by the symbol group. Since 2013 One Stop has raised more than £8.8m for. This story continues at Symbol group gives 200,000 foodbank meals in nine months.
VMS
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Architect, designer and Men’s Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton (Paris) Virgil Abloh passed away yesterday at the age of 41, according to a LVMH press release. Abloh was privately battling cancer for several years. “We are all shocked after this terrible news. Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom.
Retail Store Windows
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
We've been following this brand for some time now and always enthuse about their schemes simply becasue they are so good. One of favourite places in New York which once again we sadly wont be able to visit this year is ABC, the fantastic interiors place with the most incredible visual merchandising. This scheme is a wonderful collision of Philippe meets ABC and we love it.
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
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Based on the graphic design and brand values, the aim was to give the new commercial space a fresh, fun.
T Insights
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
YES! The word is out: Number Five is finally here for us all to discover…. Read TCHI #5 digitally. You can also let us know what you think of it through clicking here below. It’ll take less than a minute and by entering your findings you submit your chance to winning an epic prize: a JBL Charge 5 worth 199,- EUR. Win a JBL Soundsystem. In the year where we celebrate our 60th anniversary we launch this fifth issue of our TCHI Magazine, an edition with a theme applicable to the mindset of pr
Retail Insider
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Pret: subscription addiction. After more than a year of using the Pret coffee subscription I recently paused it for a month. This was not because I questioned its worth at £20 per month for pretty much unlimited barista-made drinks, but quite the opposite. It had become so integral to my coffee-drinking that I’d been making lifestyle decisions around it.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Pret A Manger has today announced it will be trialling its first ever loyalty programme called ‘Pret Perks’. The highly anticipated loyalty scheme will be rolled out in phases to loyal Pret customers, with Pret Coffee Subscribers getting early access to the loyalty programme as part of its beta testing. This is the next step in Pret’s omnichannel transformation.
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