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Betty’s Burgers South Yarra collapses due to earthquake

Inside Retail

A magnitude 6 earthquake has hit Australia’s eastern seaboard, causing property damage in Melbourne but with no reported injuries. The Betty’s Burgers restaurant in South Yarra has partially collapsed, though the business has confirmed no one was in the store at the time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @visuals_by_campbell. It is currently unclear if other businesses have suffered damages from the earthquake, but the quake was felt as far as South Australia, New South Wales, the AC

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Burlington Arcade Launches 007 installation to celebrate the release of No Time To Die

Retail Focus

Burlington Arcade, the historic landmark and luxury retail destination in Mayfair, is launching a 007 installation in celebration of the much anticipated release of No Time To Die. The James Bond themed installation, which was launched yesterday – Monday 20th of September – features a stunning James Bond inspired entrance at Burlington Gardens: inside special 007 arches run the full length of the arcade, with a show stopping James Bond ‘Gun Barrel photo op’ in the centre.

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Meet the Aussie e-commerce aggregator that plans to be a unicorn next year

Inside Retail

The online marketplace boom has given rise to a new type of retail business, the e-commerce aggregator. Since 2018, when the OG aggregator, Thrasio, launched in the US, there has been a veritable explosion of similar startups, including Opontio in Dubai, Upscalio in India, Valerio in Mexico and Rainforest in Singapore. And now, the first one has arrived in Australia.

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The Latest Design Books to Look Out For

Design Week

Make to Know, by Lorne M. Buchman. The pandemic has unsettled creatives the world over. But as art and design teacher and ArtCenter College of Design president Lorne M. Buchman explains in his new book, uncertainty is a deeply creative state to be in. In Make to Know, Buchman uses direct interviews with artists and designers to make the point.

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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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Culture Kings’ owner slashes expectations ahead of IPO

Inside Retail

A.k.a brands, the owner of Culture Kings, Princess Polly, Petal & Pup and Rebdolls, last week announced its long-awaited IPO, initially planning to offer almost 14 million shares of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. This would raise around US$260 million with shares selling at US$17 to US$19 each, but the business yesterday revised its offer to sell around 10 million shares at US$11 to US$13 each – signaling a massive 52 per cent drop in its expected worth, according to Renaissanc

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Space10 and Ikea’s Everyday Experiments “take us beyond the home without leaving it”

Design Week

Ikea and Danish design lab Space 10 have unveiled the latest experiments on their collaborate platform Everyday Experiments, which aim to “take us beyond the home without leaving it” Now in its second year, the platform – which collaborates with designers around the world – has been given a new impetus thanks to global lockdowns, according to Space10 lead design producer Georgina McDonald. “Last year, home had to meet a myriad of needs and expectations,” she s

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Tired of shopping? Let us offer you a cold beer

Talking Retail

A Nisa Local in Leicestershire has installed a bistro with draught beer and wine at the back of the store to create a new experience for their customers. The idea is that customers can enjoy a drink and something to eat at the same time as they pick up their shopping at the Nisa Local. This story continues at Tired of shopping? Let us offer you a cold beer.

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Coles ranked most sustainable food retailer in Australia

Inside Retail

Coles has ranked as the most sustainable food retailer in Australia, and second in the world, in the 2021 Food and Agriculture Benchmark. The ranking, which is organised by the World Benchmarking Alliance and investigates 350 companies around the globe, found that Coles showed leadership among all countries with consumer products in their portfolios.

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Hancocks unveils new festive launches

Talking Retail

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has expanded its Christmas range with a host of new products. The Bonds confectionery range now includes Merry & Bright and Happy Hour pun boxes, featuring candy stars and candy poles, as well as Bonds Candy Stars and Reindeer Jellies (140g) Shaker Cups. Also new to the range is Bonds Sweet Sprinkles, This story continues at Hancocks unveils new festive launches.

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Peloton launches apparel range Down Under

Inside Retail

Fitness brand Peloton is today launching its private-label fashion brand, Peloton Apparel, in Australia. The collection, which targets male, female, and gender-neutral styles, is available online, ranges in price between $24 and $182, and uses four fabric styles tested for different functions. “We know Australians take athleisure wear seriously and we’re excited to launch this new era of fashion – mixing comfort, casualness and functionality alongside our global community,” said Peloton’s VP of

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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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Burgers revealed as UK’s favourite takeaway but Brexit could spell trouble, says Foodhub

Retail Times

New data from takeaway delivery platform Foodhub has revealed that the humble burger has seen off traditional favourites, Chinese, Indian and pizza, to be named the UK’s favourite order.

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Bianca Spender, KitX among brands pledging to employ Afghan refugees

Inside Retail

A new movement spearheaded by the Australian fashion and textile industry, is aiming to drive better outcomes for refugees in Australia, as the Taliban’s campaign of genocide continues in Afghanistan. Voice for Afghanistan, which is led by Aus Fashion Aid and The Social Outfit with support from the Australian Fashion Council, is calling on the Australian government to resettle more Afghan refugees.

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Pringles celebrates 30 years in the UK with mascot makeover

Talking Retail

Pringles is set to roll-out a new pack design to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its UK launch. The new packs will be available later this month, featuring a “modern, emoji-style” look for Mr. P (Julius Pringles), the brand’s mascot, with new eyebrows and bow tie and a bald head. The cans will also highlight. This story continues at Pringles celebrates 30 years in the UK with mascot makeover.

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Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale

RetailMinded

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. Since then, POS systems have taken a dramatic shift in their capabilities. Recent advancements include front end and back end responsibilities merging with ease, cloud based efforts supporting both in-store and online purchases, and mobile becoming increasingly popular to manage POS.

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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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Convenience sales increase beats supermarkets

Talking Retail

The amount spent on groceries in UK convenience stores rose by 3.3% in the four weeks to 11 September compared to the same period last year, according to Nielsen’s latest figures. The analyst said that this was a faster increase than that at UK supermarkets, which grew at only 0.6%. Nielsen concluded that the shift. This story continues at Convenience sales increase beats supermarkets.

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New Store Openings Are Up 58% in 2021

VMS

A new report from Coresight Research says retailers have announced 4,969 store openings so far in 2021, representing a 58.3 percent increase from the year prior. In its analysis of the report, Retail Dive noted that Dollar General has far outpaced any other retailer in store openings, representing more than 20 percent of all openings so far this year.

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ChaiMenHui Restaurant – HUMMINGBIRD Design

Retail Design Blog

Contemporary China is gradually rediscovering and zooming into the culture of oriental aesthetics, as the external interpretations are being commercialised, which is also an expression of cultural.

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Michael Kors, London

Retail Store Windows

There's a kind of creative studio space feeling about this scheme which is actually less of a scheme and more of a vibe. We like the idea of this. Just capture the vibe. Black and White photographic images have been placed on the back wall as if for inspiration with product placed in front although you have to look closely to see the connection however.

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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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15 Marketing

Retail Design Blog

This story begins with an innovative marketing agency, a fast-growing team and over a decade of success. Their existing office.

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University Smart Lockers: Colleges Reaping Rewards & Results

Parcel Pending

Higher education institutions around the globe are earning stellar marks for implementing smart parcel lockers that improve employee efficiency, boost student and staff satisfaction, ensure personal safety, and increase package security. Here’s how universities are leveraging this intelligent solution for success on their college campus: University College Oxford: A Case Study in Efficiency.

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IRDC 2021 Kicks Off with Keys to Surviving “Digital Darwinism”

VMS

DENVER — The 21st annual International Retail Design Conference presented by VMSD magazine kicked off on Tuesday, welcoming a throng of visual merchandisers, store designers and retail executives to the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for the two-day conference. Centered around the theme “Rethink Retail,” the conference opened with keynote speaker and digital anthropologist Brian Solis, who shared how the emerging customer experience economy is transforming retail design.

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Global gaming industry value now exceeds $300 billion, but how has it got there?

Retail Times

Most of us game in some shape or form these days. Gaming has become a popular go-to entertainment option for people. As such, a recent report by New Accenture finds that the industry value now exceeds a staggering $300 billion for the first time ever. The gaming industry has never been in such a healthy position, but why is this? How has it got to the position it’s in?

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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

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6 Ways Retailers Can Streamline Their Payroll Process

RetailMinded

Retailers around the globe have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. In addition to dealing with shut-downs and revenue loss, many retailers are now struggling to find employees. This experience has put added pressure on retailers to revisit their employee experience to attract qualified staff. Payroll is one of the processes that must run smoothly to keep employees happy and reduce turnover.

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Coop Switzerland: Zetes refreshes estate of over 23.500 handheld terminals for in-store operations

Retail Times

Supply chain execution specialist, Zetes has supplied a new estate of handheld terminals to the Swiss Coop Group across more than 2,200 sales outlets. The estate comprises 10,000 Zebra PS20 personal shoppers for customers and 13,500 Datalogic Memor20 mobile computers for store employees. The aim was to replace the ageing device pool, previously supplied by Zetes, to ensure efficient, seamless operations within the stores.

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How much information?

Retail Design Solutions

Do you sometimes fell like this maze? A bit lost, not sure which way to turn? You know you want a BIM model but how? Have no fear because using our framework of documents helps you define clearly what is actually required… If you don’t have such clear communication you create a lot of wasted time and effort. We create documents for you that set out the Level of Information you need… See an example below of the different details you can have for the same asset in your model.

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Goldsmiths to unveil new store design in major retail hubs and regional stores

Retail Times

In October, Goldsmiths will unveil its much-anticipated, dynamic new store design concept focused on luxury watch brands such as Rolex and Cartier, complemented by fine-jewellery brands such as Gucci and FOPE, and supported by a leading in-store hospitality experience. The concept will present luxury watches and fine jewellery in a relaxed and inviting environment, offering guests the opportunity to discover the collections at leisure.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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In the Press!

Edge

16 Dufour’s Place, Soho, London. A 'Hassle free workspace with Soho Attitude' by Great Portland Estates PLC. Our recently completed project for Great Portland Estates (GPE) has been published in three prestigious Interior designer magazines; Designerati Magazine, Designer Magazine and Interior Designer Magazine - Britain’s oldest magazine for professional Interior Designers.

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E-commerce shored up crumbling high street in August, says ParcelHero

Retail Times

August’s ONS retail figures reveal overall sales continue to fall, down -0.9% against the previous month. Once again, only an online sales uplift helped save the day, says ParcelHero.

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Heymat Zen – A new concept of customisable rug tiles fit for every space

Design Wanted

Heymat Zen is a system of carpet tiles produced from 100% recycled PET designed to make every room a pleasure to come home to. Heymat Zen is a new interpretation of Kristine Five Melvær’s award-winning design, where the pattern has been transformed into three tiles that can be combined in an infinite number of ways. This way, each person can create their own unique pattern , in sizes tailored to their wishes and the space available. “The idea of offering products also for the professional

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Icon Outlet celebrates a record-setting August

Retail Times

Icon Outlet has revealed it experienced a record-setting August across three key metrics compared to the same month in 2019. Sales increased by 24%, average transaction value grew by 11%, and footfall rose by 10% versus the same benchmarks in August 2019.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.