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US chain Duck Donuts plans Australian launch

Inside Retail

US-based Duck Donuts has signed a franchise agreement to open five outlets in Sydney, Australia. The company is also planning to open three stores in the Bahamas and 10 in Iraq. The brand, headquartered in Pennsylvania, began franchising in 2013 and now operates in three international locations along with 115 locally owned stores in the US. Eric Lavinder, Duck Donuts’ chief development officer, said: “We welcome our newest franchise partners to the system and look forward to supporting th

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Leveraging business opportunities in an opportunistic way. The impact of “Fashion Week” on retail and retail business opportunities.

Retail Focus

Fashion Week… to what extent a national event can have an impact on retail and retail businesses? National events, such as Fashion Week, provide a platform for designers to present their latest collections to a large audience of buyers, media, and industry professionals. This can increase brand awareness and exposure, which can translate into more sales and collaborations.

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Apple is just the beginning: Why global brands are flocking to India

Inside Retail

In recent years, India has emerged as a major market for luxury brands. The country’s growing economy and expanding middle class have created a favourable environment for global brands to set up shop and tap into a new consumer base. According to statistics from the India Brand Equity Foundation, the retail sector in the country is expected to be worth US$2 trillion by 2032.

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Design for longevity: Service, Systems, and Sustainability

Design Wanted

Last month, MIT AgeLab hosted the PLAN (Preparing for Longevity Advisory Network) forum in Cambridge, USA, inviting experts and leaders from finance, retail, and design globally […] The post Design for longevity: Service, Systems, and Sustainability appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Tupperware on the brink of collapse as it fails to find capital

Inside Retail

Tupperware is seeking potential investors and has engaged with financial experts, facing the risk of collapse if it fails to attract sufficient capital. “There is substantial evidence doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” the company said in a stock exchange filing. Tupperware has recently received a delisting warning from the New York Stock Exchange after failing to file its annual reports and its share price plunged 50 per cent in one day earlier this week.

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What does it mean to be sustainable in the kitchen industry?

Design Wanted

A bet on sustainability and care for people. This was the founding principle of Doimo Cucine in 1994. Three decades later the brand is still on […] The post What does it mean to be sustainable in the kitchen industry? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Iconic Padel Court takes sports design to a whole new level

Design Wanted

Pininfarina, known for its 100-year expertise in design for cars, products, and architecture, has now entered the world of sports design. Its Turin-based studio has collaborated […] The post Iconic Padel Court takes sports design to a whole new level appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Wesfarmers sells the last of its Coles Group stake

Inside Retail

Wesfarmers has sold all of its remaining shares in the supermarket chain, Coles Group, which it spun off in 2018. “Since the demerger of Coles from Wesfarmers in November 2018, Wesfarmers has gradually reduced its shareholding in Coles,” said the company in a statement. According to Reuters, the deal value is estimated at $688 million or $18.50 per share.

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SHOWin3D: an outstanding interactive 3D application, totally codeless

Design Wanted

We are a long-standing partner of Shin Software, thanks to which we will present three innovative projects during the upcoming Milan Design Week, with the help […] The post SHOWin3D: an outstanding interactive 3D application, totally codeless appeared first on DesignWanted.

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LSKD opens its first store in the US 

Inside Retail

Queensland-headquartered sportwears retailer LSKD has established its first North American storefront, in San Diego, California. The 240sqm store showcases the brand’s key styles and collections and includes office space for the US team and a community facility for the brand’s employees. The company said the creation of a US headquarters is part of LSKD’s objective to create a global community and inspire individuals to chase the vibe.

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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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McVitie’s research reveals a third of workers don’t know the name of their colleagues

Retail Times

McVitie’s has launched a national campaign to reinstate the office tea and biscuit break amid research revealing that overworked employees are so busy they don’t even know the names of their work colleagues.

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Lenard’s opens first franchised store in six years

Inside Retail

Lenard’s has opened its first new franchised store in six years, with founder and director Lenard Poulter saying the company is renewing its focus on new franchises nationwide. The latest store, in Dubbo, is the first franchised Lenard’s in the region and was opened by Lachlan Harris, a local who worked at Lenard’s for seven years as a teenager. “I was trying to find recipes for some products online when I saw an advertisement for a Lenard’s Dubbo franchise opport

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An Expert Panel Unlocks how to come first in the last-mile – here are 4 Key takeaways

Parcel Pending

Retailers and logistics providers are feeling the strain of scaling their businesses to meet the rising consumer demand for deliveries and returns spurred by growth in e-commerce. Inefficient, traditional delivery methods, growing customer-to-customer (C2C) deliveries, increased returns, and sustainability initiatives are key areas that are addressed with an Open Locker Network (OLN) to create a comprehensive out-of-home (OOH) proposition.

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LVMH sales surge as Chinese resume luxury spending

Inside Retail

Luxury conglomerate LVMH is reaping the rewards now that Chinese consumers are free to hit the stores again and splurge on luxury goods. The French company has reported 17 per cent year-on-year growth for the quarter that ended March 31, reaching 21 billion euros (US$23.1 billion) in revenue. The double-digit gain was driven by the strong performance in Europe and Japan and a significant resurgence in Asia as demand increases and cross-border travel rebounds.

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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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How to Use Textured or Graphic Wallpapers for Selfie Walls

Mindful Design

Wallpapers are a simple yet dramatic way to create a selfie wall that can help your restaurant, bar or dessert shop go viral. The ideas are endless: new or unconventional patterns, large graphics, scripts, inspiring messages and oversized logos can all make for a memorable snapshot. When considering wallpapers for selfie walls, a unique character […] The post How to Use Textured or Graphic Wallpapers for Selfie Walls appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Beyond quiet hours: How global retailers cater to atypical customers

Inside Retail

You may have noticed a steady stream of articles in the media featuring people who have ‘different minds’. Humans’ unique brain ‘wiring’ contributes to how we think, learn, socialise and interact with our environment. Neurodiversity, a term coined by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in the late 1990s, describes the naturally occurring and infinite neurological differences inherent within the human population.

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Roger Vivier, London

Retail Store Windows

What an absolutely gorgeous scheme at this brand right now and bang on time for the current London weather. Filled with stunning flora of various sizes this window scheme is just fabulous and actually we don't care that the shoes blend so well with the background as this installation just works so well. Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retailstorewindows.

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Adaptive clothing label unveils glamorous Unwrapped range

Inside Retail

Brisbane-based adaptive fashion brand Christina Stephens has unveiled a new collection designed by the world’s first quadriplegic fashion designer, Carol Taylor. The new Unwrapped Collection is designed specifically for prosthesis wearers, quadriplegics, paraplegics and those in a part-time or permanently-seated position. The design addresses specific considerations of durability, pressure sores, dexterity, temperature control and sensory challenges while providing easy access allowing people to

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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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How Parcel Pending’s Subscription Pricing Helps Solve Package Management Problems

Parcel Pending

Virtually every property now receives more packages than they did prior to 2020. In a recent C+R Research survey, 90% of respondents said that they receive packages at least once per month; of those, nearly 60% receive packages weekly or daily1. This means multifamily communities are facing a significant challenge: how to meet residents’ needs for safe, secure, and convenient package access while also meeting their own needs and staying within budget parameters.

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“Time is of the essence”: How the Ikea Foundation responds to emergencies

Inside Retail

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria in February this year, retailers have joined the global aid and relief efforts to address the immense need in the region. The death toll from the earthquakes has been estimated at more than 57,300, and countless individuals and families have been left homeless and in dire need of basic necessities, such as food, shelter, and medical care.

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6 Marketing Traps You Can Catch Students With

RetailMinded

Although many students might live on a shoestring budget and, thus, might have a fairly low buying power, marketing to them is still wise due to many reasons. Students make up a large piece of the modern consumer market. Thus, targeting them is a great way to build brand awareness. Also, they have a huge influence on their peers, which can help you attain more prospects with less effort.

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Wendy’s international boss on the burger brand’s Aussie plans

Inside Retail

Wendy’s Burgers is ramping up its expansion in Australia , after announcing plans to enter the market last year. Here, Abigail Pringle, the brand’s president, international and chief development officer, reveals how Wendy’s aims to differentiate itself from the likes of McDonald’s and Hungry Jack’s, where it’s looking to open restaurants and the key to its global success.

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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 Tips To Starting An Industrial Equipment Business  

RetailMinded

Starting a business selling an industrial equipment can be exciting. While it promises profitability, an in-depth understanding of how the market works is necessary. This sector generally includes a range of manufacturing sub-sectors that create end products. Examples of niches that can use industrial equipment are construction, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, and transportation.

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Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum appoints head of HR

Retail Times

Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has appointed a head of HR to support the delivery of the company’s people strategy. Amy Bloomfield joins the Doncaster-headquartered business from her role as HR business partner at Genting Casinos UK, where she helped deliver a HR function for more than 2,500 colleagues.

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An Expert Panel Unlocks how to come first in the last-mile – here are 4 Key takeaways

Parcel Pending

Retailers and logistics providers are feeling the strain of scaling their businesses to meet the rising consumer demand for deliveries and returns spurred by growth in e-commerce. Inefficient, traditional delivery methods, growing customer-to-customer (C2C) deliveries, increased returns, and sustainability initiatives are key areas that are addressed with an Open Locker Network (OLN) to create a comprehensive out-of-home (OOH) proposition.

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Festival Place hosts second hand clothing pop up‘we are.’

Retail Times

Festival Place hosted the sustainable fashion ‘we are.’ pop-up from April 6-9. The initiative’s approach to shopping is to provide pre-loved clothing at rock-bottom prices. The vintage fashion pop-ups, which can be found across the UK, offer thousands of high-quality designer pieces from big brand names, such as Nike, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Carhartt.

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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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How Parcel Pending’s Subscription Pricing Helps Solve Package Management Problems

Parcel Pending

Virtually every property now receives more packages than they did prior to 2020. In a recent C+R Research survey, 90% of respondents said that they receive packages at least once per month; of those, nearly 60% receive packages weekly or daily1. This means multifamily communities are facing a significant challenge: how to meet residents’ needs for safe, secure, and convenient package access while also meeting their own needs and staying within budget parameters.

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Beck’s unveils its ground-breaking beer, from recipe to name design and 360 campaign – every detail made with AI

Retail Times

In celebration of Beck’s 150-year milestone, the brewery is conducting an experiment with the latest pioneering technology – AI. Harnessing its ability to collate years of human expertise, craft and creativity, Becks has produced the world’s first beer and full marketing campaign made with AI, Beck’s Autonomous.

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??m ?à is a nesting set that provides a unit of measurement and serving

Design Wanted

Ann T. Dinh is a young design studio based in Philadelphia (USA), that focuses on comprehensive multimedia projects at various scales. This year, the studio won […] The post Đậm Đà is a nesting set that provides a unit of measurement and serving appeared first on DesignWanted.

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5 Signs Your Content Strategy Isn’t Working. A Guide for Students

RetailMinded

Content marketing is the best bet for you when you are a student entrepreneur or blogger looking to promote your site. This form of advertising doesn’t require investing a lot of money into it. Besides, you can engage in it yourself. Content marketing isn’t too complicated when you have a solid strategy. Of course, creating one takes a lot of time. As a student, you might lack it.

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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.