Tue.Jan 17, 2023

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Mys Tyler’s in-app collaboration hub helps brands embrace diversity

Inside Retail

Mys Tyler has introduced the Contributor Hub, an in-app collaboration platform that connects a wide range of content creators with fashion brands. The Contributor Hub seeks to make it easier for brands to interact with minority artists and a diverse range of talent, and it stems from research Mys Tyler performed mid-last year highlighting the lack of representation perceived by Australian women in fashion advertising.

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Five Reasons Why Pokémon Continues to Stay Relevant

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

My brother introduced me to Pokémon as a kid. On the long car rides we used to take when visiting family for the holidays, I would lean over his shoulder to watch him travel from Pallet Town to Viridian to Pewter, challenging gym owners and capturing wild Pokémon along the way. Whenever I glanced through the car window, the tedious landscape of trees transformed into a mysterious world full of hidden creatures and delightful possibilities.

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Early data suggests apparel, groceries drove December retail sales growth

Inside Retail

Despite inflationary pressures and rising living costs, retail spending increased 1.7 per cent in December, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse report, released by the Australian Retailers Association. Consumers spending on apparel rose by 6.7 per cent, on groceries by 6.6 per cent, lodging 4.1 per cent, electronics 3.5 per cent, jewellery 2 per cent, and at restaurants by 1.8 per cent last month.

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The Benefits of Custom POP Displays

Creative Displays Now

Your marketing strategy determines your business’ success. Effective marketing is customer-focused and often involves multiple channels. Even if you use several advertising platforms, you should still pay attention to in-store advertising. In-store advertising allows you to go head-to-head with your competitors to entice customers. You win once you convince someone to buy your product.

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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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Changing the way we work: Why TaskPod is bringing office pods to the shops

Inside Retail

TaskPod aims to change the way that Australians work while on-the-go, with the start-up providing quiet, private and flexible working spaces in recreational and retail spaces, transport hubs and other locations across the country. The modular, orange and white office pods can be booked in 15-minute increments for $15 an hour, and contain a range of features – including private and secure Wi-fi, charging and power points and, in some cases, a table with seating for up to four people.

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UX designers see pay cuts as other design sectors grow in 2022

Design Week

A stabilising jobs market is signifying the end of a pandemic recruitment “bubble”, according to new data from global recruitment agency Aquent, based on its design placements made in the UK in the past year. Aquent’s annual salary guide shows that as the job market stabilises, with a slow-down from the “hiring frenzy” of 2021, normal levels of salary growth are being recorded for most sectors.

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3 Women Wanted for Stealing $150,000 in Fragrances from 20 Ulta Stores

VMS

Police are looking for three women accused of pilfering perfumes from Ulta stores across the Detroit metro area. Altogether, the women have allegedly stolen more than $150,000 in fragrances from 20 different Ulta locations since November, ClickonDetroit reports. The women enter the stores with their faces covered, fill up shopping baskets with high-end fragrances and then flee the scene in a vehicle, the article says.

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Redbubble cuts staff to manage costs

Inside Retail

Online marketplace Redbubble is to cut 14 per cent of the group’s staff to reduce costs as trading remains “challenging”. According to independent data, Redbubble has 2000 employees, which means about 280 positions would be cut. In a trading update including unaudited results for the half year to December 31, the business says its underlying marketplace revenue (MPR) is up 2 per cent to $290.4 million after momentum improved during the second quarter.

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Neiman Marcus Adds Two New Roles to C-Suite

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Neiman Marcus Group (Dallas) has hired Nabil Aliffi as Chief Brand Officer and promoted Stefanie Tsen Ward to Chief Retail Officer. Both are newly created roles that report to Ryan Ross, President of Neiman Marcus Brand, who joined the company last August. Nabil Aliffi. “These strategic roles will further define the magic of the iconic brand by driving areas that directly impact our customer and fuel our growth,” Ross said in a press release.

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Come out on top with ShipStation’s e-commerce delivery benchmark report

Inside Retail

The e-commerce industry is still recovering after a turbulent 2022. With global economic uncertainty still ongoing, this year will be one with its own challenges and opportunities. . To help prepare you for th year, ShipStation and independent economics consultancy Retail Economics created an extensive new report detailing the state of global online retail, shifting consumer preferences and delivery expectations.

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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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Plum Market Debuts in Florida

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Regional grocer Plum Market (Farmington Hills, Mich.) has opened its first store in Florida. The 24,000-square-foot outlet in Aventura features locally sourced natural, organic and specialty products, along with a fast casual dining zone. Notes of local culture bring a fresh perspective to the shopping environment, the grocer said in a news release.

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Creed and Robbi join forces to create limited-edition art toys for China

Inside Retail

The House of Creed, a French luxury perfume house, has collaborated with Chinese collectable toy brand Robbi to launch the world’s first scented art toy in the lead-up to Lunar New Year. The toy was inspired by a rabbit-and-peony illustration from Creed’s recent work with Lala Curio, a home goods store in Hong Kong, which has been used throughout the brand’s Lunar New Year collection.

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Centenarian Celebration

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T HE SETTING IS November 1897 in Chicago. L Frank Baum (who would go on to author “ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ” just a few years later) was editing the first edition of The Show Window, a trade publication dedicated to the art of window dressing, store design and visual merchandising. After Baum departed the publication in the early 1900s, the magazine would go on to become the main competitor of Display World, another VM-focused trade pub, which it later merged with in 1938.

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Interiors Inspiration: Design Week’s pick of interior spaces

Design Week

This East London bakery’s interior combines Bauwerk Limewash walls with accents of rich plum running through the café seating and dusky pink across the bar counter. As well as giving the space a lived-in look and feel, the limewash walls will also age well, requiring less maintenance over the years. The bakery’s exposed ceiling and galvanised extraction pipework is offset by the warmth of the.

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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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Serviceplan Group headquarters by HENN Architecture

Retail Design Blog

Drawing on principles of urban planning, HENN Architecture designed the headquarter of the Serviceplan Group in Munich like a small.

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VKF Renzel USA Corp.’s EasyCube

VMS

VKF Renzel USA Corp.’s EasyCubes. Comprising high-impact polyurethane, each cube can support upwards of 150-lb. These reusable, customizable EasyCubes can be used to bolster your next modular signage display. Made from high-impact polyurethane, each can support up to 150-lb. and measure 15.75-in.-by-15.75-in.-by-7.87-in. VKF Renzel USA Corp. POST CATEGORIES.

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How To Open A Retail Store Abroad

RetailMinded

If you plan to open a retail store in the USA, you must take some time off your busy schedule. Plan your shift to the US with the correct visa and documentation. For business purposes, the EB5 visa is ideal. It’s also called the Investor Green Card Program. With this visa, you can set up a retail store or a retail chain in the US and legally live and work there.

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Innovative winter sports designs for your next getaway

Design Wanted

In winter sports, the right gear can make all the difference. If you have to spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold, it’s important […]. The post Innovative winter sports designs for your next getaway appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Brits switch meat-free day due to cost of living

Talking Retail

New research from Meatless Farm reveals more than 9 in 10 (94%) Brits are no longer taking part regularly in Meatless Mondays – a previously popular day where people do not eat meat – and are instead going meatless on a Friday. Over half (53%) say Monday is the busiest day of the week and. This story continues at Brits switch meat-free day due to cost of living.

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5 transparent objects that proudly showcase their mechanism

Design Wanted

Let’s take a look at some of the most impressive transparent designs that will satisfy your nostalgia for the 90s. The 1990s were an exciting time. […]. The post 5 transparent objects that proudly showcase their mechanism appeared first on DesignWanted.

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A day in the life of a JTI Business Adviser

Talking Retail

Earlier this year, JTI evolved its salesforce and transitioned its award-winning team into JTI Business Advisers to offer its valued trade partners unrivalled, best-in-class support. The evolution means that JTI’s Business Advisers are now allocated smaller, dedicated catchment areas where they are responsible for every trading channel within it – from Independent to Key Multiple.

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Acrylic Design Associates Acquired by Taylor Corporation

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(PRESS RELEASE) NORTH MANKATO, MN — Taylor Corporation announced today that they have joined forces with Acrylic Design Associates (ADA). As one of the largest graphic communications firms in North America, Taylor works with global brands to innovatively connect them with their customers throughout their entire journey. ADA is a premier, large-scale manufacturer and merchandiser of signage, fixtures and architectural elements across a variety of industries throughout the United States.

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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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Broadland Drinks adds alcohol-free to Three Mills range

Talking Retail

Wine and drinks producer Broadland Drinks is adding three non-alcoholic beverages to its British wine brand Three Mills. Initially launching with a Fruity and Zesty White, Light and Fruity Rosé and Juicy and Smooth Red, the alcohol-free wines are set to hit the shelves this January. Broadland Drinks said the 0% wines are made with natural botanical.

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Panda London wakes up the sleep industry with world’s most breathable Hybrid Bamboo Mattress

Retail Times

Panda London introduces a new star to the global sleep industry, launching the world’s most breathable Hybrid Bamboo mattress. Now available for free UK delivery on its online store, consumers are getting bedtime set up for a dreamy 2023.

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Yeo Valley Organic removes single-use lids 

Talking Retail

As of January 2023, Yeo Valley Organic 350g and 450g tubs of yogurt will no longer be sold with single-use plastic lids. Instead, reusable lids will be available via the company’s online loyalty scheme by exchanging ‘Yeokens’. In the build-up to the change, products featured a message telling consumers that the old clip-lids were going. This story continues at Yeo Valley Organic removes single-use lids .

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Materiality, Personality & Identity: The Rise of Jaquemus

Form Room

How the Jacquemus brand strategy, consisting of 360° storytelling, social media mastery and charismatic founder combine to create unprecedented success for the brand.

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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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ITV’s James Martin champions Carbon Neutral Chopped Tomatoes

Talking Retail

Celebrity TV Chef James Martin is back on screens to promote Italian brand Cirio’s Carbon Neutral Chopped Tomatoes. James – presenter of Saturday Morning on ITV – has been a partner of Cirio’s multi-media campaign since it launched last year, and now returns to ITV to promote the brand’s “unique sustainability credentials.” Cirio now claims zero.

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Storco Offices by Inscape

Retail Design Blog

Inscape designed the Storco offices as a simple and modern space in Orange, Australia. Storco a well-established pioneer of the.

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Scotland c-store sells out 80 crates of YouTubers’ energy drink in 35 minutes

Talking Retail

Consumers have reportedly been travelling for miles to purchase bottles of Prime Hydration the popular drink created by the seemingly ubiquitous YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul, who dabble in sports, before they sell out. Pinkie Farm convenience store in Scotland was able to stock the in-demand product on Friday due to being supplied by Spar, one. This story continues at Scotland c-store sells out 80 crates of YouTubers’ energy drink in 35 minutes.

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Emily Event Hall by YOD Group

Retail Design Blog

Emily Event Hall is the largest and probably the most modernized event hall in Western Ukraine, designed for 1500 guests.

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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.