Fri.Jun 18, 2021

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AFC, Afterpay and Vicinity Centres team up to champion local fashion

Inside Retail

A collaboration between the Australian Fashion Council (AFC), Afterpay, and Vicinity Centres will see local fashion leaders given physical retail space in Chatswood Chase for an eight-week period on a rotating basis. The ‘Edit Collection’ will launch in August, and is aimed at helping Australian fashion establish itself while championing home-grown brands.

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Top 10 Eco-Friendly Retail Brands

Retail Focus

One of the biggest trends to have come from 2020 is making an effort to become more sustainable and eco-friendly in almost every aspect of day-to-day living. . The coronavirus pandemic birthed a new movement all about reducing our carbon footprint and saving the environment. As many were left at home to their own devices, it wasn’t long before a few realized just how much waste we create buying, using and disposing of products. .

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Google's opens first physical retail space in NYC by Reddymade

Dezeen

Google has opened its first physical retail space in New York's Chelsea , designed by architecture studio Reddymade to include cork furniture and recycled materials. Welcoming its first visitors on 17 June 2021, Google Store occupies a ground-floor space in the former Port Authority Building – a vast art deco structure that is home to the tech company's NYC headquarters.

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Charlotte Perriand’s life in design: “She refused to confine women to a closed kitchen”

Design Week

The first thing holidaymakers do as they approach Les Arcs in Savoie, France, is park their car well away from the mountain. This rule has remained unquestioned and unchanged since the ski resort opened its first doors in 1968. It was put in place by its designer, Charlotte Perriand, and to this day, no one dares to rethink the vision. In her six-decade career Perriand was a heavyweight in 20 th century design, bringing her modernist and humanist approach to furniture and interiors projects arou

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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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Tiger Tiger inspired by street food to launch noodle meals

Talking Retail

Asian foods brand Tiger Tiger has launched three quick-cook noodle meals “inspired by the evocative flavours of Asian street food”. The Asian Street Meals range consists of Singapore-style Chilli Chicken, Japanese-style Teriyaki and Hong Kong-style Sesame Chicken flavours, each retailing at £1.69 per pack. Each pack contains one portion of soft noodles with seasoning oil, This story continues at Tiger Tiger inspired by street food to launch noodle meals.

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Thisaway creates “challenger” identity for the United Rugby Championship

Design Week

Bath design studio Thisaway has crafted the new branding for the United Rugby Championship (URC), one of Europe’s major rugby union championships. Established in 2001, the URC (formerly PRO14) is an annual rugby union league, comprising teams from Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Wales. It now includes teams from South Africa, bringing the total number to 16 teams.

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The Pride Flag: a colourful history of a design icon

Design Wanted

June is Pride Month so expect to see rainbow flags being proudly displayed everywhere. But how did that flag become a symbol of LGBTQ pride? Expect to see them everywhere this month: stretched across balconies, decorating shop windows and draped over the shoulders of those displaying solidarity with the LGBTQ community. June has long been recognised as Pride Month and on this colourful occasion, the rainbow Pride Flag takes centre stage.

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Vindaloo your Deliveroo! Deliveroo is giving away 15,000 free voucher codes for Vindaloo this week

Retail Times

To celebrate the re-release of the classic football anthem, VindaLoo Two, which is raising much-needed funds for the NHS, Deliveroo is giving away 15,000 codes offering £7.50 FREE credit for new and existing customers, to be used on a vindaloo (or any other dish) of their choice and enjoy it while watching England play. Last […].

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Getting Clear Upfront: IDD's 12-Point Checklist

Instore Design

Ready to engage IDD to design and build your custom retail display? Great! Team IDD is so glad to be partnering with you to bring your concept for a display to life.

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Nisa operator marches forward with third new store in just 30 days

Talking Retail

A Nisa operator has launched its third store in just 30 days as it pushes to achieve a 20-strong estate by the end of the year. Amacor Capital has completed the purchase of a store in Newton-le-Willows, St Helens, Merseyside, and has just opened its doors to shoppers – just a week after it ceased. This story continues at Nisa operator marches forward with third new store in just 30 days.

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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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Iceland’s exclusive Slimming World range is expanding with a Teriyaki Salmon and Four Bean Chilli dishes

Retail Times

Iceland and The Food Warehouse are making a so-fish-ticated addition to their exclusive Slimming World Range with a brand new Slimming World Teriyaki Salmon (£5.00, 300g). A pre prepared alternative to the famous Slimming World recipe, succulent, skinless, salmon fillets are marinated in a spicy teriyaki sauce, made up of soy sauce, garlic and ginger and topped off with sliced spring onions for a seriously delish dish.

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Irons joins CJ Lang to drive wholesale and food service push

Talking Retail

Steve Irons has been appointed to the new role of wholesale & new channels director by Scottish wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang. He will lead the development and growth of CJ Lang’s presence in the wholesale and food services markets. Irons, who has more than 26 years of experience in the wholesale, food service, This story continues at Irons joins CJ Lang to drive wholesale and food service push.

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Volumatic cuts cash loss at MPK Garages

Retail Times

Volumatic, the foremost manufacturer and cash handling solutions business, has helped leading independent forecourt group MPK Garages cut cash loss and increase payment efficiency.

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Strong showing from Booker helps Tesco top lockdown sales performance in latest quarter

Talking Retail

A strong showing from Booker helped Tesco deliver sales growth – and beat its buoyant lockdown performance last year – in its latest quarterly trading period. Tesco managed to increase sales by 0.5% in the 13-week period to 29 May when business amounted to some £10bn, according to figures released today. That means it improved. This story continues at Strong showing from Booker helps Tesco top lockdown sales performance in latest quarter.

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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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Midcounties Co-operative partners with Hubbub to install a Recycle Reward Machine in its Coleford store

Retail Times

The Midcounties Co-operative has partnered with environmental charity Hubbub to install a new Recycle Reward Machine in its Your Co-op Food store in Coleford.

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Retail group calls for ‘cautious’ approach to future national wage increases

Talking Retail

A retail organisation is calling for a slowdown in planned wage increases for workers to help the nation recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) wants a “cautious” approach to planned increases in the National Living Wage (NLW). It is urging the government agency responsible for setting the. This story continues at Retail group calls for ‘cautious’ approach to future national wage increases.

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Mulberry, London

Retail Store Windows

Celebrating a whopping 50 years is this brand right now. They appear to have adopted a more abstract approach to their schemes for a while now and gone are the narratives which we used to love. Still, things change and move on. The text on the window (we we appreciate you wont be able to see it) reads "In 2021 we celebrate 50 years of Mulberry: contemporary British design, traditional craftsmanship and the Made to Last ethos at the heart of our brand".

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Union seeks ‘new deal’ for workers as future national wage rates are considered

Talking Retail

Retail trade union Usdaw has called for a “new deal” for workers of at least £10 an hour and an end to “youth rates” in its submission to the body considering future national wage levels. Paddy Lillis, Usdaw general secretary, said: “The impact of the Coronavirus crisis continues to be felt across our economy and. This story continues at Union seeks ‘new deal’ for workers as future national wage rates are considered.

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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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Cabin ANNA in the run for winning A+Awards

T Insights

Vote ANNA here. Cabin ANNA is shortlisted as one of the 5 best projects in the world in the category “Architecture+ Living Small” with the Architizer A + Awards! It is one of the world’s most prestigious architecture awards, and you can help ANNA to become a winner! The past few months have been such an amazing ride for ANNA. In April this year Cabin ANNA opened in Holenberg; the world’s first destination where people can experience ANNA!

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Continuing Innovation: 3 Ways to Build Upon Digital Transformation Investments?

Theatro

After a year spent investing in digital capabilities and reimagining how teams operate stores, streamline processes and serve customers, retailers now have an opportunity to build upon their investments in innovation. For most retailers last year, the idea of “digital transformation” quickly shifted from an overused buzz term to a means of operational survival.

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SmithGroup Hires Jen Riedl to Lead Business Development in Denver

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J en Riedl. (PRESS RELEASE) DENVER — SmithGroup, one of the nation’s leading integrated design firms, has hired Jennifer (Jen) Riedl as a director of business development in the firm’s Denver office. Riedl will work to enhance the firm’s presence in the Rocky Mountain region by connecting clients requiring design strategy and solutions with SmithGroup’s healthcare and higher education experts.

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Cadbury launches unique chocolate flavour

Talking Retail

Mondel?z International is set to launch Cadbury Caramilk, a caramelized white chocolate, as caramel is ranked the second most popular flavour in chocolate confectionery. The variant will be available from early July in 80g tablets (£1) and 37g single bars (69p), as well as price-marked formats, supported by PR, social media, in-store activity and POS.

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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.