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New store concept signals start of more elevated era for Wittner: CEO

Inside Retail

Walking into the newly redesigned Wittner store in Booragoon shopping centre in Perth is like stepping inside a friend’s apartment, if that friend happened to be a stylist with exquisite taste. Premium and unique touches, such as marble accents, linen curtains, full-height mirrors, designer furniture and hand-crafted paper pendant lights created by local artists, convey a luxurious look and feel and signal the start of a new, more elevated era for the 110-year-old footwear brand, according to Wi

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Seven dials welcomes innovative art retail Concept, The Hook

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has announced that The Hook, a unique art gallery retail concept, has opened its flagship London store in Seven Dials in the heart of the West End. Featuring a range of both established and emerging artists, across a variety of subjects and styles, the 1,588 sq ft space is located at 37A Neal Street, adjacent to Ollie Quinn. The Hook Seven Dials spans two floors and features their frequently updated collection of framed artwork.

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Baby Bunting’s first quarter performance fails to meet expectations

Inside Retail

Infant and baby goods retailer Baby Bunting says its first-quarter performance has been “below expectations” in a trading update. In the year-to-date data to October 7, sales grew 12 per cent, with transactions up by 15.2 per cent. Comparable-store sales growth was 7.6 per cent while online sales represented 19.6 per cent of overall revenue, compared to 28.6 per cent in the same period last year.

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Sleep.8 opens upsized flagship store on the kings road

Retail Focus

Sloane Stanley has announced the opening of technology-led sleep smart brand, Sleep.8 , in its newly upsized and refurbished flagship store at 362-368 King’s Road. The expanded store, which has more than doubled in size, has opened its new look 2,950 sq ft space on the King’s Road. Designed by an in-house team, the store provides bespoke solutions for sleep-related challenges through eco-friendly products which are hypoallergenic and plant-based, providing advice and support from specially

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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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Mys Tyler founder on why fashion brands should embrace body positivity

Inside Retail

In direct opposition to the more singular body shape represented in most advertising, fashion app Mys Tyler connects users with models and influencers of similar body sizes, allowing them to find styles and clothing that will complement their body shape. Here, the founder of the inclusive fashion brand Sarah Neill discusses the feedback she gets from women on how they feel about their bodies, what she would change today – if she could – about the industry, ways to increase your chances of securi

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Offhand Practice designs second-hand bookshop in Shanghai to mimic greengrocer

Dezeen

Used books are displayed in supermarket-style crates at the Deja Vu Recycle Store in Shanghai , which local studio Offhand Practice has designed to counter the "shabby" image associated with second-hand shops. The store, which also carries pre-owned fashion, is located on the first and second floor of a three-storey building on Shanghai's buzzy Anfu Road.

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Seven Undeniable Benefits of Exhibiting at Trade Shows

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Imagine me standing in front of you right now as I explain the seven undeniable benefits of exhibiting. We’d probably have a much stronger connection than what’s happening right now. By reading this online, you probably won’t remember my name—It’s Cameron, nice to meet you —and you certainly won’t recognize my face. . Don’t get me wrong, reading a blog is fine and good, but if we were having a real conversation, it’s much more likely that these points will be remembered.

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How bug bounty hunters are helping to keep e-commerce platforms safe

Inside Retail

Bug bounty programs are all the rage these days, and it’s not hard to see why, given the cost of a major cybersecurity breach both to an organisation’s finances and its reputation. For the uninitiated, a bug bounty program is when a white hat, or ethical, hacker is invited by a company to search for vulnerabilities in its IT infrastructure. These programs are seen as game-changers when it comes to cybersecurity, and organisations offer big rewards to those who can help them find and fix potentia

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Pigmenti is Lea Ceramiche’s new colorful tactile collection

Design Wanted

Ferruccio Laviani is a designer with quite a radical attitude, he is not afraid of daring and pushing the limits when it comes to products: the […]. The post Pigmenti is Lea Ceramiche’s new colorful tactile collection appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Balenciaga creates $1800 bag resembling Lay’s potato chips

Inside Retail

In what seems to be an attempt at viral fashion, Spanish luxury label Balenciaga has unveiled a new handbag that resembles a bag of Lay’s potato chips. Dubbed “Lay’s-Branded Bag”, the accessory made its debut at Paris Fashion Week and is an official collaboration with US chips company Lay’s which promoted that bag on its social media accounts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lay’s (@lays).

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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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Wolff Olins repositions US instant grocery brand Instacart

Design Week

Wolff Olins has repositioned US grocery tech company Instacart with a reworked carrot symbol, which is part of a new identity designed to reflect value and innovation. Instacart aims to make online grocery shopping affordable and accessible to people across the US and Canada. Its in-house team worked on the project alongside Wolff Olins. Central to the project is the new arrow-shaped carrot.

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Uniqlo owner set for record annual profit, but all eyes on China showing

Inside Retail

Japan’s Fast Retailing Co, owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, is expected to post a record annual profit on Thursday as the yen’s slump has boosted the value of its overseas sales even as soaring living costs dampen prospects for retailers. The company, Japan’s biggest retailer, has posted strong performances in North America and Europe in the first three quarters of the fiscal year that ended in August, but investors will look for signs of a recovery in China, its biggest foreign

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Employee Onboarding Checklist: Your Complete Guide to Ensuring an Effective Onboarding Process

Parcel Pending

The first day at a new job can feel daunting for a new hire as well as for the co-workers responsible for integrating them into the team. Enter employee onboarding : the process that helps ensure that a new employee has the information, knowledge, tools, and resources that they need to successfully get started at a new job. For employers, the challenge with employee onboarding is to make sure that a new employee feels welcome and engaged from day one.

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Uncovering the hidden trends shaping e-commerce

Inside Retail

Retailers are working in an increasingly challenging environment. The after-effects of the pandemic, inflationary pressures in supply chains, and the looming cost of living crisis create the perfect storm of uncertainty. This is one of the key findings from new research we’ve conducted into the state of retail. But it is not all bad news. If the past two years have taught retailers anything, it’s that agility and speed can turn adversity into opportunity.

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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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Cannabis Dispensary Merchandising Best Practices

Jahabow

Merchandising a cannabis dispensary or cannabis products in your retail store is more than just placing the product on the sales floor and crossing your fingers that you’ll make the sale. When it comes to making the most of these products, you should consider some cannabis dispensary merchandising best practices as you plan out your strategy.

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How To Make Smarter Manufacturing Purchasing Decisions

Global Shop

Do you ever find yourself shipping jobs late because parts or materials didn’t arrive on time? Or perhaps accumulating excess inventory because jobs are moved without notifying purchasing? Shop floor problems like these can be frustrating, but the good news is they can be avoided. Picture the following: Data given to purchasing is accurate 100% of the time.

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Why Product Startups Chose To Sell On Amazon Before Retail

Retail Bound

As a product startup, there are many benefits to selling your products on Amazon. Some of these advantages include retail accessibility, reach a wide audience, and increased visibility. Retail accessibility is one of the main reasons why product startups are choosing to sell their products on Amazon. Amazon has a huge customer base that is always looking for new and innovative products.

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Jebsen Group Offices by M Moser Associates

Retail Design Blog

M Moser Associates was tasked with supporting entrepreneurial growth with a progressive workplace for Jebsen Group in Hong Kong. Established.

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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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How Richard Tourino is fighting food waste with Good & Fugly

Inside Retail

When the idea for Good & Fugly came to me, it seemed logical. Rescue ‘ugly’ fruit and veg from landfill and redistribute them to consumers. In fact, it seemed so logical that I couldn’t quite understand why we weren’t doing this more readily as a country. The more I looked into the concept, the more evidence I gathered that this was something Australians not only could be doing but should be doing.

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Plaa Restaurant by David Chipperfield Architects

Retail Design Blog

Restaurant Plaa presents a modern interpretation of Thai cuisine highlighting both local and regional seafood and produce. The menu is.

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Milo x Speedo makes a splash with limited-edition swimwear launch

Inside Retail

Two iconic Aussie brands – choc malt drink Milo and Bondi-born swimwear brand Speedo – have teamed up to launch a limited-edition swimwear range to celebrate “summer vibes and nostalgic fun” The Milo x Speedo swimwear range features a novel design of a Milo tin, a glass of the choc malt drink, and a spoon. “All the essentials for mixing a delicious cold Milo,” proclaims the collab. “With four iconic Speedo swimwear styles, plus a towel and swimming cap, there’

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Versace flagship store renewal

Retail Design Blog

Since luxury fashion group Capri Holdings acquired Versace in 2019, the Milan-based fashion house has upped its brick and mortar.

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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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Crispy Jam by Katerina Theodosiadou

Retail Design Blog

Crispy jam is a brand of organic jam based on 100% fruits products without any preservatives or additives sugars. This.

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CARA ?? KARL pop-up store by Studio XAG

Retail Design Blog

Just when we thought Cara Delevingne had slammed the door on modelling for good, she’s back in full force, fronting.

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