Thu.May 04, 2023

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RKumar Opticians Bopal Store, Ahmedabad

Retail Focus

Every retail experience is drawn from a story—this optical store is developed as a creative dialogue between I’m D’sign and the experimental wing I’mX, signalling the dawn of the digital age. Its vision for the future comes live with the spatial experience that brings a monochrome edge with an out-of-the-world glare speaking for the new, while a transcendent appeal holds onto the stature of this renowned brand in India.

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Online alcohol retailer BoozeBud appoints administrators

Inside Retail

BoozeBud, the online liquor retailer, has collapsed and entered administration joining a growing list of e-commerce-based delivery services going under. Established in 2014 by Alex Gale, Mark Woollcott, and Andy Williamson, the company sold a range of beer, wine and spirits products online before being acquired by Carlton United Breweries in 2017. In 2020, it was sold back to its original founders, Catcha Group and some individual investors.

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Del Monte and Cathedral City bring back Cheese & Pineapple Hedgehogs

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Del Monte®, the UK’s number one canned fruit brand,* and Cathedral City, the UK’s number one cheese brand**, have paired up to bring back the iconic party food, the Cheese and Pineapple Hedgehog. The collaboration aims to encourage families to give their own modern twist to a classic as part of the King’s Coronation celebrations.

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L’Occitane’s sales soar as multi-brand strategy pays off

Inside Retail

Soaring sales in the Americas and a growing brand portfolio helped drive beauty retailer L’Occitane International’s global sales up by 17.9 per cent in the year to March 31, to US$2.356 billion. Sales surged 80.4 per cent in the region – or 62.8 per cent at constant exchange rates – mainly thanks to the US performance of the group’s Sol de Janeiro brand acquired 18 months ago, and Elemis.

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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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USS signs up Oliver Bonas, Dr Martens and Bubbleology, strengthening retail offer at Grand Arcade

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Universities Superannuation Scheme (“USS”) –one of the largest pension schemes in the UK – has signed three new tenants to Grand Arcade all on 10-year leases. With the addition of Oliver Bonas, Dr Martens, and Bubbleology, Grand Arcade will now offer a broader selection of fashion, lifestyle, and health retailers.

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Online alcohol retailer BoozeBud appoints administrators

Inside Retail

BoozeBud, the online liquor retailer, has collapsed and entered administration joining a growing list of e-commerce-based delivery services going under. Established in 2014 by Alex Gale, Mark Woollcott, and Andy Williamson, the company sold a range of beer, wine and spirits products online before being acquired by Carlton United Breweries in 2017. In 2020, it was sold back to its original founders, Catcha Group and some individual investors.

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“We have a lot of rebuilding to do”: Julie Mathers’ return to Flora & Fauna

Inside Retail

Just shy of a month since beauty conglomerate BWX fell into receivership, its e-commerce arms, Flora & Fauna and Nourished Life, have found a new home. Well, kind of. Working together with New Zealand health and beauty retailer HealthPost, Flora & Fauna founder and former owner Julie Mathers is taking over BWX’s digital brands, and will play a key role in the business’ efforts to return to form.

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Leading fashion rental platform HURR releases its first OOH campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Marking a seminal moment for fashion rental; HURR brings its latest campaign to life across major London commuter hotspots. The industry-leading platform’s dynamic and playful approach to luxury fashion rental now has its biggest audience yet, introducing rental into the mainstream.

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How Miss Amara’s Lydia Bertini forged a new career in e-commerce

Inside Retail

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. Our 2023 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. You can download it here.

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From Spud to Stud: The Good Crisp Company’s Recipe for Retail Success

RepslyBlog

In today's rapidly changing retail landscape, staying ahead of the competition can be a major challenge. This is especially true when it comes to retail sales, where staying on top of the latest trends and opportunities can make all the difference.

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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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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Tom Ford names new executive team By Dean Blake Luxury fashion brand Tom Ford has announced Guillaume Jessel as its new president and CEO, and Peter Hawkings as its creative director. The appointments come following Tom Ford’s acquisition by the Estée Lauder Companies in November 2022, which will see founder Tom Ford and chairperson Domenico De Sole stay on as consultants until the end of calendar 2023.

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Five Steps For A Successful Customer Advocacy Program

RetailMinded

The phrase the ‘Customer is King’ is often used by marketers and customer service managers to emphasize the importance of customer satisfaction. But how does this satisfaction turn into brand advocacy? At what point does a content customer become an enthusiastic supporter who actively promotes your brand? The way consumers select products and services has evolved and become more transparent due to increased consumerism, the internet, social media, search engines, and e-commerce.

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Super Retail Group flags inflation fears, despite solid Easter trading

Inside Retail

Super Retail Group says inflation and higher wages might add to the group’s cost of doing business in the second half. In a trading update, the group – which owns brands including BCF, Macpac and Rebel – reported a 10 per cent lift in sales during the first 43 weeks of the financial year, underpinned by strong Easter trading. Group MD and CEO Anthony Heraghty said the current macro environment remains “challenging” for the business but assured shareholders that its market position and loyal cust

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My Expert Midwife baby skincare range debuts in Grocery supported by multi-channel marketing campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A range of baby skincare products from pregnancy, birth and baby experts, My Expert Midwife, will be launching in the grocery sector for the first time on 8th May, supported by a multichannel marketing campaign which will deliver visibility in 530 stores nationwide.

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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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Loewe opens first Recraft store – repairing and restoring bags

Inside Retail

Luxury label Loewe has opened its first recraft store, Loewe ReCraft, as part of its commitment to the long-term viability of the brand’s handcrafted bags. Located in Osaka, Japan, the store offers nurturing and repairing services as well as a large range of woven leather baskets and pockets made from repurposed surplus materials from past seasons.

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Baker Street announces 78% uplift in major multiples after successful first quarter

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Baker Street is a brand in growth, after the first quarter of 2023 saw extended distribution of its Mega Burger Buns and Jumbo Hot Dog Rolls through ASDA stores nationwide. The addition of the two lines to ASDA’s existing Baker Street selection, along with sales through Tesco of its Burger Buns and Hot Dog Rolls […] If you want more information Ret

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Creating a Consistent Brand Experience through the Retail Buildout

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SML and PervasID announce partnership to bring hands-free UHF RFID product visibility to retail market

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SML, a global leader in retail RFID technology and solutions, and PervasID, the company providing innovative, high-accuracy UHF Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader systems for automating inventory and asset tracking, today announced an exclusive partnership for the retail sector.

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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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Inside Electrolux’s home appliance subscription service

Inside Retail

For most of us, appliance ownership has followed a simple model: purchase, use and discard. This has led to consumers owning appliances that are well past their prime or ultimately dumping them in landfills. In Singapore, something interesting is being devised by Electrolux. In partnership with Stripe, it has built Levande, an all-in-one appliance subscription platform that is available now in beta.

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FitFlop partners with Adyen to transform its digital consumer journeys

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today announced its partnership with FitFlop, the ergonomic and wellness footwear company. The strategic partnership will enable FitFlop to improve its consumer experience by adopting a streamlined approach to global payments.

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McDonald’s ex-franchisee pays out $275,000 for ‘union-busting’ tactics

Inside Retail

A former McDonald’s franchisee has agreed to pay $275,000 in reparation and legal costs after the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) took a union-busting case to the Federal Court. The ex-franchisee of McDonald’s Murray Bridge was found to have unlawfully induced members to resign from the SDA during a five-year campaign aimed at what the SDA says was “a campaign to deunionise the workforce”.

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“Huge gap”: Why retailers haven’t improved conditions for garment workers

Inside Retail

Ten years following the Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh – which tragically led to the death of 1,134 garment workers – a host of fashion and other retail brands have committed to improving the rights and standards of their supply chains, and creating a safer workplace for garment workers. The progress made by 25 retailers has been tracked and monitored by World Baptist Aid – via its Ethical Fashion Report and in accordance with its guidelines – with factors relating to supply chain gove

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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.