Mon.Sep 26, 2022

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Alf The Label to launch in the US with Flying Solo

Inside Retail

Australian-owned accessories brand Alf The Label will now be stocked at couture New York boutique, Flying Solo. Not only is this the brand’s first major international expansion, but it will also be the first parenting brand to be featured at next year’s New York Fashion Week. Sophie Doyle, founder and creative director of Alf The Label, said despite the challenges of the pandemic, the brand has “seen remarkable growth” which is showing no sign of slowing down.

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Creative Retail Awards crown the very best in worldwide design and display for 2022

Retail Focus

As physical retail evolves, design and experience have become more powerful tools than ever. The Creative Retail Awards have recognised the very best in retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display since 2018. With categories including sustainability, omni-channel, technology, VM schemes, POP/POS, shopfitting, store design, experience, and innovation, the Awards recognise talent across the full spectrum the industry.

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From Kampot to Myer: the journey of Cambodian fashion label Dorsu

Inside Retail

To a slow fashion apparel brand in rural Cambodia, Australia’s sophisticated fashion capital of Melbourne seems a world away – and not just geographically. Yet Dorsu, which positions itself as an ethical and sustainable clothing maker, has overcome geographic and socioeconomic barriers to establish itself in the Australian market. Earlier this year, the brand made a debut inside Myer’s Bourke Street Mall flagship store and became the first Cambodian apparel brand to be stocked by the Aussie reta

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What does the emergency budget mean for designers?

Design Week

Labelled as a “mini-budget,” chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s emergency Budget of 23 September nonetheless includes tax cuts on a scale unseen for more than 50 years paid for by high levels of government borrowing. Kwarteng prefaced the announcements by stating that the current global energy crisis – for which he directly blamed Putin’s actions in Ukraine – required the same urgency of reaction from.

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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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How Carolina Herrera turned a virtual dress into a viral moment

Inside Retail

Roblox is fast becoming a destination for collecting and wearing digital luxury fashion and accessories. The latest designer piece to arrive in the virtual world’s marketplace is a stunning yellow floral Carolina Herrera gown worn by Karlie Kloss during the designer brand’s Spring/Summer fashion show at New York Fashion Week. Roblox creator Lovespun replicated the dress in digital form and made it available to Roblox players immediately after the New York show for 500 Robux.

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Design Declares campaign hopes to kick-start industry into climate action

Design Week

Design Declares – a climate emergency declaration campaign – has launched, seeking to position designers alongside “policy makers, campaigners and scientists” in the climate action movement. The campaign targets communication, digital, industrial, and service designers and aims to encourage them to take action through eight “Acts of Emergency” According to Thomas Matthews founding director Sophie.

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What does the emergency budget mean for designers?

Design Week

Labelled as a “mini-budget,” chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s emergency Budget of 23 September nonetheless includes tax cuts on a scale unseen for more than 50 years paid for by high levels of government borrowing. Kwarteng prefaced the announcements by stating that the current global energy crisis – for which he directly blamed Putin’s actions in Ukraine – required the same urgency of reaction from.

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“It’s working”: Kathmandu unveils next step in radical redesign

Inside Retail

Last year New Zealand outdoor and lifestyle brand Kathmandu unveiled a revamp of its brand identity – moving from the achievement-focused image that many outdoor brands present to something more accessible and fun. The aim, according to former chief executive Reuben Casey, was to reach out to a newer generation of customers and help them to explore the outdoors.

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Want to Run a Successful Hotel? Focus on These 6 Areas

Compliantia

An enormous number of hotels are coming up across the world with an emphasis on the novelty element. From tree-top rooms to underwater locations, the list of innovative hotel ideas is endless. No matter how unique these may be, however, the fundamentals of hospitality and hotel management will never go out of fashion. Most of these aim to provide high levels of comfort and convenience to guests.

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Recipe for success: Impossible Foods eyes expansion in Asia

Inside Retail

Since it debuted its first product, the Impossible Burger back in 2016, Impossible Foods has been on a mission to restore biodiversity and reduce the impact of climate change by transforming the global food system. In 2020, it released its second product, the Impossible Sausage Made From Plants, and it’s just getting started. “So far in 2022, we’ve seen a nearly 70 per cent increase in retail sales.

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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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Drytac promotes Amanda Lowe to Global Marketing Director

Drytac

Amanda Lowe joined Drytac in March of 2017 and has served in a number of key marketing roles within the business. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the promotion of Amanda Lowe (formerly Amanda Brown) to the position of Global Marketing Director.

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Rodd & Gunn to launch experiential store in the heart of Melbourne

Inside Retail

Kiwi fashion retailer Rodd & Gunn is set to open a new additional global experiential store, The Lodge Bar & Dining, at 299 Bourke Street, Melbourne. The store, which is located near the Little Collins entrance, spans 756sqm and offers a dining experience alongside its retail space. “Melding fashion, food and wine, Rodd & Gunn and The Lodge Bar & Dining, Little Collins Street will treat customers to a truly memorable experience,” said Mike Beagley, CEO of Rodd & Gunn.

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5 Tips for a Successful Retail Product Launch

Retail Bound

If you’re launching a new product into the retail market, there are a few things you need to do to ensure a successful product launch. From doing your research to creating a strong marketing plan, follow these tips and you’ll be on your way to success. 1. Set Goals. The very first step in launching a product is to set some goals for the launch. Creating SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-Sensitive) goals right at the start will keep you focused throughout.

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Post Covid, department stores are refocusing their menswear offer

Inside Retail

Department stores globally are adjusting their product offer to reflect rapid changes in the menswear category as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the category wears off. According to research undertaken by the International Association of Department Stores and multinational business and creative intelligence consultancy NellyRodi, the Covid-19 pandemic and its gradual disappearance have translated into “a V-shaped trajectory” for the men’s fashion category in department stores.

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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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Brooklinen Flagship Store in Brooklyn | Custom Fixtures by Morgan Li

Retail Design Blog

For Brooklinen, being a digital native never meant being digitally exclusive. Long before the global pandemic, the company found it.

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How The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands caters to ultra-luxe shoppers

Inside Retail

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands continues to be one of the most popular destinations for shoppers who crave luxury retail experiences in Singapore. Its continued strong financials in the April-June quarter, with revenue increasing to US$55 million from US$39 million in the same period last year, is testament to its strong fundamentals. “We have seen an accelerated recovery this year due to the resumption of travel and easing of Covid-19 restrictions since April,” Hazel Chan, vice president of re

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SORTAGE concept store by NDA home studio®

Retail Design Blog

NDA home studio uses simple solutions and bold combinations. A small area of ??30 m2 stores a large number of.

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Phygital Shopping: Combining eCommerce with In-Store Shopping

Tusco Display

Phygital Shopping: Combining eCommerce with In-Store Shopping. Our world runs on technology. According to the Pew Research Center, 97% of Americans own a cellphone while 85% of those own smartphones. Between COVID and the rise of smart technology, shopping has become a commodity of the digital age. Convenience has always been appealing to shoppers, but they also shop based on their senses.

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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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Kahi event resort

Retail Design Blog

Kahi event resort.

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Unlimint’s ingenuity with cross-border payments

Inside Retail

The internationalisation of trade and investment is a trademark of our hyper-connected world. Aided by mass digitalisation, businesses are increasingly revamping their processes by adopting globalised digital tools, especially cross-border payments. Ensuring frictionless transactions everywhere, these payment channels are vital for businesses to cope with evolving demands arising from rapid globalisation, alongside safeguarding their cash flows – especially when guarding against unprecedented gl

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DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER SHIFT BOOSTS RETAIL INVESTMENT IN SUPPLY-CHAIN INNOVATION

RetailMinded

Recently I had the opportunity to learn from Manhattan Associate’s Sebastian LeFebure about supply chain innovation based on customer purchasing changes. LeFebure shares insight to the RetailMinded.com audience elaborating on this conversation, ultimately revealing how the movement to D2C is a supply chain revelation that brands such as Adidas and Nike have found success with.