Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

TerryWhite Chemmart and The Party People top the ranks of Australian retailers when it comes to customer experience. The two retailers took out the CX of the Year honours for medium-to-large and small retailers respectively in last night’s annual Retailer Awards, presented by Inside Retail and Commonwealth Bank. One of the judges, Peter Kennedy, said TerryWhite Chemmart, sets the pace for what the chemist of the future comprises. “It puts the trust back into the local chemist as a fi

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Recently, I had an engaging conversation with the Dutch designer Robert Bronwasser, founder of the namesake Robert Bronwasser design studio based in Amsterdam, about his upcoming […] The post Exploring the meaning of environmental efficiency with Robert Bronwasser appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Australian liquor retailers are facing stiff competition for a share of consumer spending, according to consumer intelligence company NIQ (Nielsen IQ). The company’s Omnishopper liquor data shows that while the number of households purchasing liquor has decreased by 3.2 per cent, the average number of trips to liquor stores per household has grown by 3.5 per cent.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The innovative Tellus bench is crafted from SSAB’s pioneering 100% fossil-free steel, marking a significant step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. Named after the Latin word […] The post Experience the world’s first furniture made from fossil-free steel appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Australian liquor retailers are facing stiff competition for a share of consumer spending, according to consumer intelligence company NIQ (Nielsen IQ). The company’s Omnishopper liquor data shows that while the number of households purchasing liquor has decreased by 3.2 per cent, the average number of trips to liquor stores per household has grown by 3.5 per cent.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Premier Inn has partnered with humanitarian aid charity Hope and Aid Direct to donate and convoy up to 2,000 mattresses to support people impacted by the war in Ukraine. The partnership, which supports Premier Inn’s longstanding Force for Good sustainability strategy, follows 50,000 duvet and pillow sets already donated to those affected by events in [&#

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Maris Interiors took an innovative approach to design Planet’s financial services office in London, creating a vibrant and inviting workspace.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

While I’ve long held admiration for the Australian beauty industry, especially its success stories featuring female founders who have achieved international acclaim, a closer examination has brought to light an issue that demands attention. Despite the thriving presence of female leadership in this industry, it’s impossible to overlook the dominance of beauty brands owned by white women in both physical stores and online spaces.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At Bar Kar, an immersive wood-fired restaurant that revolves around the concept of primordial community cooking, the journey begins at.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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 2024 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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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retailer Urban Rampage has been ordered to stop deducting payments for purchases through deductions from Centrepay benefits. Financial regulator the Australian Securities & Investment Commission ( Asic ) has issued an interim stop order to prevent the practice, stating that the retailer was taking advantage of vulnerable First Nations customers.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An Edinburgh-based independent convenience retailer has installed solar panels at its Newbridge headquarters thanks to £300,000 funding from HSBC Equipment Finance. Family-owned business Margiotta has installed 950 new solar panels on the roof of its Newbridge headquarters to power its office, warehouse, and produce refrigeration.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Constructed from solid wood and MDF veneer, the Relief collection by String Furniture offers flexibility to adapt to any space, from a solitary chest against a […] The post Furniture companies thrive on style forward modular systems appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Interflora, has unveiled its new brand platform, Say More, as part of its wider plans to pivot the business to better appeal to a younger audience. Say More aims to communicate Interflora’s unique place in the flower delivery market and convey how the brand answers consumers’ clear preferences for a gift that can be personalised […] If you want mor

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At the 2024 Stockholm Design Week, Reform Design Lab introduced the eco-friendly room divider Coulisse, created in partnership with Swt paper, and the sand 3D-printed lamp […] The post Crafting unique products from paper, jeans, and sand using 3D printing technology appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online food delivery and takeaway app, Foodhub, has improved conversions and reduced basket abandonment, partnering with MoEngage, the insights-led customer engagement platform. Founded in 2008, Foodhub is now the UK’s third largest online food delivery service, which offers customers exclusive deals on online takeaways and food deliveries through its ne

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Retail Bound

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The journey from a simple sketch on paper to a tangible, state-of-the-art device combines creativity, precision, and technological expertise. But how is it accomplished? Selling a product to retail involves numerous steps, spanning from idea conception and production to placing it on store shelves. Depending on factors like product complexity, manufacturing timelines, distribution logistics, and negotiations with retailers, this process can take anywhere from several months to 1-2 years, or even

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop celebrated scent-sational new addition of another new and improved experiential store at the Rushmere Shopping Centre, Rushmere. The iconic retailer revealed a new and improved customer experience with a stylish new layout and upgraded services including a digital screen, personalised ribbon machines, as well as offering The Perfume Shop

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Welcome to the digital bazaar of tomorrow where your shopping experience is about to get as unique as your coffee order at that fancy cafe—extra shot, oat milk, two pumps of vanilla, right? We’re diving deep into the world of hyper-personalization in retail and beyond – because let’s face it, nobody wants a one-size-fits-all deal anymore.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UFIT, the UK’s leading high protein RTD brand with 40% market share[1], is teaming up with Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire to launch a spook-tacular customer competition. Two lucky UFIT shoppers will win a set of two four-night trips to iconic New York City!

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At first glance, the Apollo showerhead series by antoniolupi may seem bewildering with its unique ability to emit both light and water, a feature that might […] The post A design that reinvents traditional showerheads, with its dual function appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following an impressive 2023 for Knights Cider, Aston Manor is proud to announce the brand has further cemented itself as the wholesale market leader in 2024, continuing to outperform all over segments in the category.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A brand of furniture printed on a 3D printer using innovative wood printing technologies.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the arrival of spring just around the corner and its official commencement on March 20th, anticipation fills the air as everyone eagerly awaits for the season’s hottest trends. There’s been a whopping surge of 220%+ in searches for #springtrends over the past 30 days To help, Cult Beauty are thrilled to unveil the spring […] If you want

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Following outposts in New York City, Las Vegas and Miami, Italian haute streetwear brand Palm Angels has opened the doors.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! PDI Technologies, a global leader delivering powerful solutions and insights that serve as the backbone of the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale ecosystem, has expanded its consumer engagement strategy.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Melbourne-born Greek doughnut chain Lukumades is in expansionist mode. It has signed master rights for the UK and is poised to open its first US store. The eight-year old business already has a single store retail presence in Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. It had ventured into Indonesia but has since closed the eight stores. Lukumades started as a food truck, and had opened a bricks and mortar store within nine months.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As Mother’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday 10th March, Tesco is stepping in to help the nation say ‘thank you Mum’ with a fresh range of mood boosting florals, cheerful cards, and gifts, priced from as little as 25p.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Rent the Runway, a US-based fashion rental and retail company, recently announced the appointment of Natalie McGrath as its new chief marketing officer, effective March 4. An alum of payments platform Afterpay and fashion brands including Coach, Boohoo, and Bandier, McGrath’s hire signals the next phase of Rent the Runway founder and CEO Jenn Hyman’s attempts to reinvigorate the company.

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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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