Retail Focus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Mark your calendars for the 16-17 April 2024, as the Visual Merchandising and Display Show returns to the Business Design Centre in London. In an age when the narrative often revolves around the digital takeover of retail, this event serves as a resounding reminder that physical retail is not just alive but thriving and continuously evolving. The Visual Merchandising and Display Show: At the heart of the industry Taking place in the heart of London, the Business Design Centre will be filled with

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo will open its first store in Canberra after announcing the launch in July. The new store, in the Canberra Centre, spans more than 1210sqm and will offer a full line-up of LifeWear apparel for men, women, kids and babies. “The Uniqlo Canberra store team has done a great job in getting the store ready and looking beautiful for our customers, and we know that they are looking forward to providing great customer service, introducing locals to our LifeWear philosoph

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Design Boom

OCTOBER 20, 2023

together with the glass boxes, these elements create an inviting and playful lounge-like atmosphere. The post torafu architects injects playful wooden masses inside hirotaka jewelry’s osaka store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Private equity company Crescent Capital has appointed Deloitte to assist in the potential sale of women’s clothing and swimsuits brand Tigerlily, according to sources quoted by the Australian Financial Review. The company is understood to be looking to capitalise on the increased interest in the beach apparel category. Deloitte is expected to prepare a flyer highlighting Tigerlily’s position in the apparel space within the coming weeks.

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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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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

If you think lighting installation is the final step in a beautifully lit retail environment, think again. Although it can be easily missed, light focusing is a final step that is key to making retail lighting more purposeful and impactful. Without focusing spaces can appear darker, vital lighting problems like glare control can be ignored and a customer’s attention can easily be drawn away from the brand’s intended customer experience.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Workplace conflict isn’t something we typically like to face, let alone manage. In fact, it’s probably safe to say that if given the opportunity most people would avoid it. The reality is however, it happens. Like most employees who’ve experienced conflict – as a participant or witness – it generally makes us feel some level of discomfort. The success of resolution – i.e. the time taken to agree (or agree to disagree) and move forward – is often varied depending on several factors: the problem i

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In 2016, Australian retailer Ben Mackenzie left a successful carpentry business to pursue a more innovative career in product design and tech. Fast-forward seven years, he is now head of customer growth at Wesfarmers, the parent company of some of Australia’s biggest retail businesses, including Bunnings, Officeworks, Kmart, Target and Catch, and was named as one of this year’s Rising Stars of Retail.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As part of its continued drive to positively influence how people shop, today, eBay UK, in partnership with WRAP, announces the launch of the Circular Change Council, an action-focused homeware industry collective aiming to increase circularity in the furniture industry and help reduce furniture waste.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Aussies love local food but Chinese rates highest among meat eaters, according to new research from YouGov Surveys. The survey shows the most popular cuisines are Australian, Italian and Thai, followed by Chinese and Indian. Australian cuisine is most popular among pescetarians and flexitarians, and second most popular among meat eaters and vegetarians/vegans.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The long-awaited Solar Trees Marketplace, a futuristic creation by Koichi Takada Architects has recently opened its doors on the outskirts.

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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.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Spanish fashion retailer Rabanne has collaborated with H&M to launch a party-wear capsule collection inspired by 1970s glamour. From November 9, the limited edition Rabanne H&M collection will be available for purchase at H&M Chadstone, H&M GPO Melbourne, and H&M Sydney Pitt Street, as well as online. The collection includes womenswear, menswear, shoes and accessories, as well as a H&M home decor capsule that complements the fashion collection.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

HLGstudio delivered an open and dynamic office space for Shaw Industries in Dalton, Georgia. Global flooring provider, Shaw Industries, engaged.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 20, 2023

If you own your own business or have a senior position at a company, a product marketing strategy is an effective approach you may take for future success. Whether you are in the run-up to launching a new product or service or trying to boost and improve existing ones, a well-constructed strategy makes all the difference. If you do not have a workforce with strong experience in the marketing skillset required for this task, investing in a retail auditing agency may be the best option for you.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Located on the outskirts of Buon Ma Thuot city, in the Cư Ebur commune, a long-established community with a strong.

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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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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco has kicked off the festive season, revealing its 2023 festive crisps and nibbles range. This year’s hotly anticipated flavours have been inspired by customers’ seasonal favourites such as camembert, turkey and pigs in blankets.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Riding the wave of success of visvim brand, creative director Hiroki Nakamura has been steadily rolling out a retail network.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! M&S has relaunched its early careers programmes as applications open for its 2024 intake. Each programme has been reshaped and simplified to focus even more on the store experience, with each aligned to three key business areas: Retail through the Retail Leaders Programme¹, Food through the Food Business Programme², and Clothing & Home through th

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2023

U/1ST is a brand that was born with the purpose of creating a makeup line with properties and ingredients that.

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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.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Breaking the boundaries in a campaign of firsts, LEAP is launching its largest campaign to date, with the UK’s largest roadside animatronic billboard at the UK’s busiest station, Waterloo. Featuring the iconic singing and dancing Big Mouth Billy Bass, the giant, animatronic fish will serenade passers-by, sharing the taste benefits of consuming free, not

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Networking events have come a long way since their inception, evolving from traditional face-to-face gatherings to the virtual and hybrid experiences of today’s business world. Still, the true question is, what will the future hold for networking events? As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, it’s intriguing to consider where networking events will be in the next 100 years.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following the release of its exciting new innovation into the food-to-go market, Urban Eat., is supporting retailers to maximise the sales potential of its micro-snacking range with a specially created Smart Retail Solution, a self-contained food-to-go unit complete with chiller and pre-programmed microwave.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Finding effective ways to increase revenue and maximize the value of each customer interaction is essential for eCommerce businesses. As an eCommerce agency , one strategy that we always recommend to our clients is upselling. It involves persuading customers to purchase a more premium or upgraded version of a product or service. Let’s discuss more. What Is Upselling?

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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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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! If your idea of Belgium food is moules et frites, waffles, beer and chocolate, think again. The Flanders’ Finest Flavours event, hosted in central London this week, turned that notion on its head. Instead consider a mushroom-based seafood salad and sweet potato croquettes, low sugar chocolate plus non-alcoholic beer, spirits and aperitifs.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

As we enter post-pandemic normalcy, many universities leveraged the unconventional learning period from 2020 to 2022 to determine how to transform their college campuses and create a better campus life experience for their students. Why the Campus Experience Matters Students today are engulfed in social media while also feeling isolated; they are aware of mental health issues, but demand resources (e.g., health services, counseling services); and they want a college education while also looking

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Paul Jones has been appointed as John Lewis head of brand and store experience, reporting to pan-Partnership customer director, Charlotte Lock. Starting on 8 January 2024, Jones’s role will be integral to helping develop the customer strategy of both the John Lewis and John Lewis Partnership brands by setting the strategic direction for future bran

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Harvey Nichols has previewed its Christmas Drinks Range 2023 which includes a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley legend Joseph Phelps – deliciously moreish and a steal at £35. Another standout is Harvey Nichols first limited-edition own label Christmas Pudding Gin, super small bath with only 300 litres being made.

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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.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Award-winning spirits manufacturer is launching a hand-crafted artisan butter – keeping the centuries-old tradition of Angus butter-making alive. Gin Bothy was founded in 2015 by ‘accidental gin-maker’ Kim Cameron from her bothy kitchen in Kirriemuir, in the Angus Glens.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! KFC launches inclusive members club, The Kentucky Club, to help give young people a fair shot at a first job. Opening at The Compound in Birmingham on October 27, The Kentucky Club will offer a mix of inspirational talks from some famous faces and popular YouTubers Nella Rose and Luke Vernon, alongside networking and job […] If you want more inform

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading high street retailer, The Works, is helping parents battle the Cost of Living crisis with its best value deal ever on toys: an unmissable three for £12 offer, across a whopping 197 items that provide everything from family fun, to craft and creative play.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc, owner of the UK’s leading canned fruit brand, Del Monte®, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to conserving the planet. For decades, Del Monte has been at the forefront of sustainable practices, focusing on reducing its emissions and food waste, and adopting regenerative agricultu

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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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