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Teen clothing brand Pavement makes a comeback – at Big W

Inside Retail

Teen fashion brand Pavement has exclusively relaunched at Big W stores across Australia as it seeks to provide budget-friendly clothing options to the youth market. “We are thrilled to reintroduce Pavement to the Australian market, especially during these challenging times. Our brand’s ethos revolves around providing our young people with clothing that empowers them to showcase their personalities,” said Brooke Norton, divisional general manager at Designworks, the new owner of

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Sephora to open in Westfield Stratford

Retail Focus

SEPHORA is opening its second UK store in Westfield Stratford on November 15th, 2023. This follows the March opening of the first UK store for the brand in Westfield White City. Sephora’s entry into the UK market has been well received by all of its UK fans who gave the White City store its biggest ever opening – with 5,000 people attending the opening day.

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Woolworths sees higher sales despite Big W, other business’ sales decline

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group saw its sales increase in the first quarter of FY23 despite falling sales in its discount department store Big W and other businesses. The supermarket chain witnessed its sales increase 5.3 per cent year over year to $17.22 billion in the 14 weeks to October 1. Yet sales at Big W declined 5.5 per cent to $1.13 billion as customers reduced discretionary spending.

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Revolutionising Casino Retail: How Cutting-Edge Technologies are Transforming the Gaming Experience

Retail Focus

We now live in the world of modern entertainment, one where gambling is right at our fingertips at any given moment. Gone are the days when you had to travel to a physical casino or pick between a few dozen games. Today we have online casinos. Casino retail is a huge, further evolving industry that uses cutting-edge technology and attracts millions of players.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Piccolina Gelateria, Australia’s chicest gelato chain

Inside Retail

Australian gelato chain Piccolina Gelateria is as beloved for its mouth-watering gelatos as its eye candy-worthy interiors. Here, we speak with founder Sandra Foti about what inspired her to start the business, opening a new production facility, and how she approaches brand collaborations. Inside Retail : Can you tell me the story of launching Piccolina Gelateria?

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The Retail Revolution: How Technology is Transforming Gambling Businesses

Retail Focus

With the emergence of new technologies to meet digital demands, the traditional retail business method is undergoing a revolution. This is evident in several areas, including gambling, which has become a major economic contributor. Besides, customer experience is changing faster, meaning operators have to keep up or lose out on the competition. The new technology now affects how people gamble, causing a shift in the industry’s landscape.

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Exciting New Retailers Take Flight at London Gatwick

Retail Focus

Passengers who travel through London Gatwick Airport could soon enjoy a range of new features as the largest transformation in its history is coming to an end. Scheduled to be completed in early 2024 with an investment of over £10 million, the new airport will offer a more personalised experience in a modern-looking space. Retailer Delights In 2023, London Gatwick Airport launched its largest multi-site tender since 2017, requesting retailers to submit bids for coveted trading space.

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Meet Daniel Broderick, a New Yorker helming New Era’s APAC operations

Inside Retail

In a move set to revolutionise the streetwear landscape of Kuala Lumpur, New Era recently unveiled its first flagship store at The Starhill, an iconic mall, infusing the Malaysian capital with a fresh dose of fashion innovation. As the official cap provider for major sports leagues like the NFL, MLB , and NBA, New Era has long been an icon of street style and self-expression.

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How to Encourage Top Performance From Your Employees

Retail Focus

Enhancing your team’s performance is more than just meeting targets. It’s about creating an environment that motivates and nourishes their potential. From fostering a supportive culture to celebrating successes, here are some powerful strategies to encourage top-notch productivity from your employees. Fostering a Supportive Work Environment: Empowerment and Recognition In order to stimulate top-notch performance from your team, you need to create an environment that enables their suc

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Super Retail Group sees slight like-for-like sales growth

Inside Retail

Auto parts and outdoor equipment retailer Super Retail Group saw a slight like-for-like sales growth in the first 16 weeks of FY24 on the back of higher sales of Supercheap Auto and BCF. The group booked a 2 per cent like-for-like sales growth during the period as compared to the same period a year ago. Supercheap Auto sales rose 4 per cent while BCF sales jumped 3 per cent. “Supercheap Auto’s performance has been driven by ongoing strength in the auto maintenance category, including

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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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3D-printed adaptive add-ons making oral care accessible for all

Design Wanted

Committed to making oral care accessible for all through a #OneSizeFitsOne approach, brand consultancy Landor & Fitch presents Accessories – a range of adaptive toothbrush add-ons […] The post 3D-printed adaptive add-ons making oral care accessible for all appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Why smart retailers are preparing to be ‘on sale’ this Christmas

Inside Retail

Don’t bury your head in the sand; things are looking dire out there. Non-food retail numbers softening, in some categories such as household goods at alarming rates. The worst could be yet to come with a report by the Reserve Bank saying more families than ever are under financial stress. According to the report, 5 per cent of owner-occupier households are already struggling to meet mortgage repayments and essential expenses.

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Revolutionizing Adventure Entertainment with Thrillz: A Partnership for Exhilarating Success

FC Dadson

Revolutionizing adventure entertainment with Thrillz: a partnership that brings exhilarating experiences to life. Discover how FC Dadson helped craft a spectacular environment that embodies the brand's essence and fuels its growth.

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US chain Graze Craze makes Australian debut

Inside Retail

US-based Starpoint Brands, part of the United Franchise Group, has opened the first Graze Craze business in Australia. The first outlet for the charcuterie and grazing board franchise is in St Ives, in Sydney. The business offers various sizes of charcuterie boards and boxes that can be customised to suit any event. Timothy Smith, managing director of Starpoint Brands Australia said the feedback from the market has been “extremely positive” “Australians love communal style dining exp

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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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The environment in which we live and our mental health are intricately connected

Design Wanted

During a recent event held at the IKEA venue in Milan, we had the privilege of listening to Daniel Lumera, a naturalist biologist and expert in […] The post The environment in which we live and our mental health are intricately connected appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Prada works with Amazon to nab Chinese counterfeiter

Inside Retail

Prada Group and other luxury retailers collaborated with Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) to provide information to Chinese authorities, resulting in a case against a counterfeit items seller who pleaded guilty. “We are firmly committed to eradicating the sale of counterfeit goods to protect our brands and to ensure that our products meet the level of quality, craftsmanship and care that people expect from us,” said Francesca Secondari, general counsel and chief legal officer at Prada Grou

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ScS sitting comfortably after acquisition, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following the news that ScS has agreed to a £99.4m sale to the Italian upholstery vertical Poltronesofà; Matt Walton, senior data analyst for retail, at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “ScS is set to become a greater threat within the UK furniture market after it agreed to be sold to […] If you want more inf

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Mook International Offices by Yushe Design

Retail Design Blog

Yushe Design completed the Mook International offices with a variety of spaces for individual and collaborative work in Wuhan, China.

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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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Conscious skate shoe company, Cariuma, brings back the twice sold-out vegan suede boot, in three new colourways

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The OCA Therma is a boot interpretation of Cariuma’s OCA High, with an understated vibe – for those who like the classic sneaker look but want to keep warm this winter! Cariuma’s first 100% vegan boot is made with ultra-tough vegan suede, premium faux 100% recycled shearling for warmth and ethically tapped rubber outsole for harsh winter conditions

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The Glenrothes The 25 by Lewis Moberly

Retail Design Blog

Hot on the heels of the launch of The 42, leading brand design agency Lewis Moberly has created the structural.

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Transforming materials: shifting from industrial to artisanal perception

Design Wanted

Inspired by the leftover materials produced during chair molding at Pedrali, Frederik De Wachter and Alberto Artesani, Cofounders of DWA Studio, had the idea to harness […] The post Transforming materials: shifting from industrial to artisanal perception appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Ola Hale Restaurant & Bar by CHIO architects + Baris Arch | DX

Retail Design Blog

Located on a crowded Hai Ba Trung street, Ola Hale Restaurant & Bar has a historical view overlooking Saigon’s signature.

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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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H&M Group integrates AI for first time with custom clothing creation tool

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Creator Studio, H&M Group’s global, on-demand printing service for the modern merchandising industry, today announces the launch of the Group’s first application of AI: a generative AI-powered clothing creation tool.

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Trunk Hotel by Keiji Ashizawa Design

Retail Design Blog

TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK, located in Tomigaya, Tokyo, is a 7-story boutique hotel with 25 guest rooms including 5 suites, a.

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MOTION ZERO introduces a new dimension in meditation design

Design Wanted

Serving as a statement piece on your desk, MOTION ZERO is more than a mere decorative item: it’s a functional tool meticulously crafted to enhance meditation. […] The post MOTION ZERO introduces a new dimension in meditation design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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LeMieux reports double-digit sales growth to become one of the world’s fastest-growing equestrian brands

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Equestrian brand LeMieux has almost doubled sales within the past two years and generated a turnover of £42.9m for the financial year ending April 2023, a 16% increase from 2022. The British-born brand grew international sales by over 50%, with exports now accounting for an impressive 40% of total sales, adding to the continued positive […] If you

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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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Check us out at Path to Purchase LIVE & Expo!

Bish

Our very own, President of Bish Creative, Jerry Fox will be speaking at the Path to Purchase Institute Live & Expo! Join us on Thursday, November 9th The post Check us out at Path to Purchase LIVE & Expo! appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Vestel launches low-cost DC electric vehicle charging solution

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Vestel’s ongoing campaign to lead the European electric transport revolution has been further bolstered by the launch of its third Vestel-branded EV charger in 2023. The EVC06 is a richly featured yet low-cost, commercial urban fast DC charging station offering high-speed, multiple output charging at up to 60kW.

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A Comprehensive Take On Sales Outreach For Retail Brands

RetailMinded

In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of retail, brands vie for a coveted spot in the consumer’s attention and shopping basket, making a meticulously crafted sales outreach strategy becomes the cornerstone of enduring success. The retail arena, teeming with a plethora of brands offering a myriad of similar products, necessitates a methodical and consumer-centric approach to ensure that your brand not only survives but thrives amidst the fierce competition.

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Rituals opens first store at the Atria Watford Centre

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Beauty & wellbeing brand Rituals has joined an array of companies opening a new store in the Atria Watford Shopping Centre on Thursday, 19th October. To celebrate, Rituals hosted a launch event on Saturday 21st October, 2023 for their consumers.

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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