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How Madmia went from a “one-person show” to a $10 million business

Inside Retail

Identifying a niche in the market for bright, colourful and mismatched socks, founder Tanja Filipovska established Madmia with a silent partner in 2016, after noticing that her friends were losing socks in a pair, and were sometimes bored of wearing two of the same socks. Originally operating from her garage and kitchen table, the business has exploded in popularity, having expanded overseas and collaborated with brands including Nickelodeon, Mattel and MGA Entertainment.

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Products accelerating the transition to a solar-powered future

Design Wanted

Embedding solar technology into our everyday lives, there’s been a rise in solar-powered design projects – from coffee-making tools to headphones and the first production-ready solar […] The post Products accelerating the transition to a solar-powered future appeared first on DesignWanted.

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From tailoring to tech, Levi’s brings next-gen concepts to life in Apac

Inside Retail

Last December, Levi’s unveiled its largest store in Southeast Asia with the opening of its flagship store in Singapore’s Ion Orchard shopping complex. Nuholt Huisamen, Levi’s managing director and senior vice president for APAC, said the store was a major milestone for the global denim label, which marks the 150th anniversary of its iconic 501 fit jeans and 170th anniversary of its brand this year.

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Uncommon CX cooks up interactive cost-of-living cookbook

Design Week

Uncommon CX has launched its self-funded project The Yellow Sticker Cookbook, seeking to provide a solution for the cost-of-living crisis by helping people put together meals from supermarkets’ reduced sections. After seeing that one in seven Brits were skipping meals to save money, the team at Uncommon started on the idea for The Yellow Sticker Cookbook app, named after the yellow stickers used.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Historic data breach impacts up to 1.85 million The Good Guys customers

Inside Retail

The Good Guys has reached out to 1.85 million members of its Concierge loyalty program advising them of a data breach via a former third-party partner, Pegasus Group, now known as My Rewards. An unauthorised user gained access to the My Rewards database back in August 2021, accessing information about Concierge members such as the encrypted password and in some cases their date of birth.

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Snøhetta combines clay and oak in minimalist Holzweiler store

Dezeen

Architecture practice Snøhetta stuck to natural materials for the fit-out of the Holzweiler boutique in Copenhagen , incorporating subtle references to the fashion brand's Norwegian heritage. Snøhetta is a long-term collaborator of Holzweiler 's, having designed the company's flagship store and showroom in Oslo , as well as a number of its pop-up shops, runway sets and its digital identity.

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Rbl rebrands ZSL with ecosystem-inspired identity

Design Week

Leamington Spa-based studio Rbl has repositioned The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to better represent the interconnected strands of its work with a new logo and graphic language inspired by ecosystems. After being recommended to ZSL, Rbl won the work through a competitive pitch process. Rbl creative director Adam Concar says that the brief was about “solving a problem” and that ZSL was “very.

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Leah Weckert named new CEO of Coles; Steven Cain to retire By Rakshnna Pattabiraman Leah Weckert has been appointed as Coles’ new MD and CEO, effective May 1. Outgoing CEO Steven Cain has announced his retirement and will remain with the company for an interim period to facilitate an easy transition of executive responsibilities. “I would like to thank the Coles board, team and our many partners for their support, insights and resilience – particularly during Covid, bushfires and floods.

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One third of retailers let down by lack of information from logistics provider, report shows

Retail Times

FarEye released the full findings of its Eye on Last-mile Delivery Report today, conducted with Researchscape International, which explores retailers’ and logistics providers’ last-mile delivery priorities and opportunities over the next five years.

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Stockland celebrates WorldPride with inclusive art illustrations

Inside Retail

Stockland Piccadilly has teamed up with First Nations artist Janelle Burger to install inclusive art illustrations across its shopping centres and workplace tower as part of Pride festivities. In line with Sydney’s first WorldPride celebrations, customers can see rainbow decals decked on the centre’s CBD staircases and pillars, as well as life-size installations of the illustrations on the upper ground floor, food court, and elevators.

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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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Coast by Gaga restaurant by Linehouse

Retail Design Blog

The open kitchen and material-forward approach used by Linehouse at the Coast by Gaga restaurant in Shanghai makes the fine.

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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

Inside Retail

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. Here, he speaks with Inside Retail about his career progression and highlights, why he prioritises bringing his true self to work and why he isn’t an email-warrior. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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The ingenious work of Nendo offers a humorous take on everyday objects

Design Wanted

The best kind of design should be simple and evoke an empathetic response. That’s what the Japanese design studio Nendo is well known for. Since its […] The post The ingenious work of Nendo offers a humorous take on everyday objects appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Online sales dive during Dusk’s first-half

Inside Retail

Home fragrance retailer Dusk Group says it has delivered a “solid” result in its December half despite what it describes as a challenging trading environment. For the 26 weeks to January 1, sales grew 7.6 per cent to $86.1 million despite the company recording a 29 per cent decline in foot traffic during peak Christmas trading. Online sales fell 37.8 per cent to $4.8 million and represented 5.6 per cent of total revenue.

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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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Enjoy these 5 creative space dividers for small and big rooms

Design Wanted

In both limited and huge spaces, a smart divider can make all the difference. When used in the right way, it can help create distinct living […] The post Enjoy these 5 creative space dividers for small and big rooms appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Core brands boost Accent Group’s profit in first-half

Inside Retail

Footwear retailer Accent Group says a continued focus on customers, new products, full-margin sales and a return to investments have yielded strong first-half results. The company owns and operates retail businesses including Platypus, The Athlete’s Foot, Subtype, The Trybe, HypeDC, Pivot and 4 Workers, and distributes global brands including Dr Martens, Skechers, Vans and Merrell in Australia.

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pladis targets biscuit lovers across the UK with new affordable McVitie’s Tartlets

Retail Times

pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is making Britain’s Biggest Biscuit brand accessible to even more shoppers with the launch of McVitie’s Tartlets.

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What Amazon, Ikea and Barbeques Galore are focusing on in 2023

Inside Retail

Last week, retail leaders from across the country gathered in Sydney to attend the Australian Retailers Association’s Retail Leaders Forum. And, for a conference broadly focused on the opportunities and challenges the industry will face this year, the continuing pressure on businesses and customers from inflation was top of mind. Wesfarmers’ managing director of data and digital and ARA president Nicole Sheffield noted that much of the country is going to be “doing it tough” in the months ahead

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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.

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Simply Roasted to hire CTO – ‘Chief Truffle Officer’

Retail Times

Simply Roasted, the fancier crisp brand offering a game-changing ‘better for you’ roasted (not fried) crisp, is on the hunt for its latest team member; an in-house CTO – Chief Truffle Officer.

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“We don’t chase money”: % Arabica founder’s passion for quality coffee

Inside Retail

After announcing plans to open in Vietnam three years ago, Japanese premium coffee chain % Arabica finally landed there this month. Located inside Ho Chi Minh City’s popular ‘Cafe Apartments’ building in the city’s bustling Nguyen Hue pedestrian zone, the design features a subtle Vietnamese influence, but its focus remains on local expatriates, international visitors and locals ‘in the know’ about the unique brand.

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Aldi anything but “crepe” on social media – as it tops supermarket table with nearly 600k pancake day Instagram views

Retail Times

With supermarkets taking to social media to promote their Pancake Day offerings, discounter Aldi emerged as the most engaging, new analysis has shown, with an Instagram recipe reel on caramel protein pancakes chalking up an amazing 247,000 views and nearly 2,700 likes and two of its other pancake-related reels securing nearly 350,000 views between them.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Launch Your Product Via Crowdfunding Before Retail

Retail Bound

Are you thinking about how and where to launch your product? Crowdfunding is an incredibly popular option for entrepreneurs and small businesses who want to get their products out into the world and also to receive great feedback before heading to retail. Launching your product via crowdfunding, usually Kickstarter or Indiegogo, before retail can be a great way to test the market, build brand awareness, and generate capital for further marketing and development.

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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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Norwegian spirits brand Bareksten launches a Botanical Vodka

Retail Times

New to the spirits market, Bareksten Botanical Vodka is the latest addition to the range of botanical spirits from award-winning Norwegian brand Bareksten. Distilled using the pure water from the Norwegian Fjords and potato based, using 100% of the potato, the resulting vodka has a smooth mouthfeel and purity in taste.

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How Useful is AI in Design?

Form Room

AI makes unprecedented waves in the creative world with the popularisation of platforms like midjourney, DALL-E 2 and stable diffusion. But how realistic, and how useful is the result?

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Pukka is set to excite and invite new shoppers with its latest flavour innovation: Pukka’s Chip Shop Chicken Curry pie

Retail Times

Pukka, the nation’s number one in chilled pies, is reeling in new, younger shoppers by bringing even more flavour to Chilled Pies as it expands its bestselling line-up with the launch of a NEW limited-edition Chip Shop Chicken Curry pie.

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CoStay Offices by TRD

Retail Design Blog

A hybrid coworking space designed to serve both residents and members of the public, CoStay offers luxurious amenities and ample.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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DPD UK announces acquisition of final mile courier company Absolutely

Retail Times

DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of longstanding final mile courier company Absolutely, to further strengthen its same day delivery capabilities across the UK. Absolutely operates across the South East, with a fleet of circa 200 couriers servicing more than 2,500 clients.

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DORAE KNOT Café by Studio GIMGEOSIL

Retail Design Blog

Dorae knot, one of the basic traditional knots in Korea, refers to a knot that connects one knot to another.

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Checkpoint Systems to showcase its market-leading products at EuroShop 2023

Retail Times

Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and radio frequency identification (RFID and RF) technology solutions, will showcase its cutting-edge technological solutions at EuroShop 2023, the world’s number one trade fair, from 26th February – 2nd March in Dusseldorf.

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JONI juice by makebardo

Retail Design Blog

Joni is a Verjus drink — Verjus, who? Verjus translates to green juice. It’s lightly sweet, tart, unfermented & made.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.