Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Several major Australian retailers and their customers have been targeted by wide-scale coordinated cyberattacks that stole their online information and made fraudulent transactions. Cybersecurity company Kasada recently revealed that cybercriminals have compromised more than 15,000 customer accounts of Mexican fast food chain Guzman y Gomez, liquor retailer Dan Murphy’s, streaming service Binge, home shopping network TVSN and Event Cinemas since November.

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Design Boom

JANUARY 19, 2024

unlike conventional setups, the store houses an on-site atelier for creating and selling items crafted from upcycled materials. The post schemata architects turns salvaged materials into upcycled furniture for re;code seoul store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

Beauty & wellbeing brand Rituals will be joining an array of companies opening a new store in the Caledonia Park Designer Outlet on Thursday, 18th January. To celebrate, Rituals will be hosting a launch event taking place on Saturday 20th January, 2024 for their consumers. “Rituals is another fantastic addition to Caledonia Park. Marking its debut outlet store within Scotland, it continues to drive our vision forward of delivering a quality destination that hosts a variety of fashion, beauty

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Parcel Pending

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Parcel Pending by Quadient team thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York at NRF 2024. We’d like to give a heartfelt thank you to all who visited our booth. The pleasure of reconnecting with familiar faces and forging new connections within the retail community added an extra layer of fulfillment to our experience. The event was a tremendous success, and we were delighted to showcase our latest innovation to attendees – our Drop Box Locker solution.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2024

Burger brand Grill’d is partnering with former tennis World Number 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty to launch a limited-edition range of Barty Burgers. The burger chain will also donate $100,000 to the newly launched Ash Barty Foundation, through its Local Matters program. The goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of young Aussies through sport and education initiatives.

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Design Boom

JANUARY 18, 2024

el departamento's spatial concept for pj. lobster emphasizes a rationalist character, uniting minimalism with substantial materiality within a century-old building. The post tubular stainless-steel elements reflect optical boutique’s arched facade in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 17, 2024

Under the overarching theme of ‘Design Trend, Global Trade, and Full Supply Chain’, CIFF Guangzhou 2024 serves as a dynamic platform promoting design, innovation, and international […] The post A must-visit Chinese gate for global players in the furniture industry appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

Australia’s Back to School (BTS) purchases are set to generate $2.5 billion in sales as students gear up to return to their classrooms. According to research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan, about 5 million Australians (24 per cent) will spend an average of $512 on BTS products. Of those polled, 44 per cent of Australians purchasing BTS indicated they would spend more than last year, 22 per cent said they would spend the same, and 34 per cent said they would spend le

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 15, 2024

Lumi Interiors, the award-winning luxury interior design studio recognised for creating lavish residential interiors for prestigious clients, announces the grand opening of their high-end interior design studio in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Having established itself as one of the leading interior architecture studios in the region, the three-level studio spans across 130 square meters, where the ground floor boasts a welcoming lobby and reception area as well as a library for creative inspiration.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Awards 2024 are rapidly approaching, and the growing excitement in the industry underscores the importance of securing a table or ticket for anyone involved in the retail sector. These awards, celebrated annually, are a coveted mark of excellence and innovation in the world of retail design and display. It’s an opportunity for professionals to showcase their skills, for brands to highlight their creativity, and for the industry to come together i

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Unilever has partnered with the accessibility app specialist Be My Eyes, the developer of accessibility solutions apps that connects people who are blind or low-vision to a world network of volunteers and AI-powered virtual assistance, to expand their use of AI technology to add powerful new tools to the cooking experience of their products for shoppers

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

Luxury fashion group Richemont has reported sales growth of 8 per cent to US$6 billion for its third quarter ended December 31, on the back of China’s retail recovery. Sales for the nine months ended December 31 surged 11 per cent, primarily driven by Japan, Asia Pacific and the Americas. Performance in Asia Pacific – where sales jumped 13 per cent – was fuelled by the 25 per cent sales growth of the Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau businesses, more than offsetting softer performance in othe

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 15, 2024

The MAZZU mattress by LAYER represents an effort to reimagine mattresses and their influence on our sleep. This novel system seamlessly blends adaptability and repairability with […] The post An innovative foamless, modular mattress for the emerging sleep brand MAZZU appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Prepare to embark on a journey into the captivating world where luxury fashion and iGaming converge, creating an intriguing and unexpected fusion. As we step onto the stage set by this article, we are about to explore the mesmerizing intersection between two seemingly disparate realms. On one side, we have the world of high-end fashion, characterized by its exclusivity, glamour, and attention to detail.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Retail Times

JANUARY 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! French supermarket giant Carrefour has opted to stop stocking Pepsi products, citing increased prices as the primary reason. This decision prompts a question: in such situations, do consumers lean towards loyalty to the supermarket they frequent, or to the products they favour?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retailers have reported delays and significant out-of-stocks as a result of the ongoing dispute between port operator DP World and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). The dispute has led to a two to eight week backlog in shipments and 48,000 shipping containers standing idle nationwide, according to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). ARA CEO Paul Zahra said retailers have managed to minimise the negative impact on consumers, but warned the inconvenience of out-of-stocks and delays co

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Dezeen

JANUARY 14, 2024

A pared-back palette of raw materials creates a calm backdrop for PSLab 's lighting products inside the brand's Berlin workshop and showroom space, designed in collaboration with Belgian firm B-bis architecten. The newly opened studio occupies the ground floor and basement of a 1907 residential building in the city's Charlottenburg district. PSLab has opened a new workshop and showroom in Berlin PSLab , which designs and manufactures light fixtures for architectural projects, set out to create a

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Arch Daily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Casa Tijolo / AZL architects © Iwan Baan A considerable part of architectural innovation involves the use of materials. Technical development and new formal languages utilize them to "announce" the "next" architectural era. Of course, materials are essential for construction and significant for the consolidation of languages. Glass, steel, concrete, or brick convey messages about buildings.

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Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions in Europe, announced today that its partnership with Saint-Gobain PAM UK, a leader of comprehensive ductile iron pipe and fittings for water and sewage networks, has been extended for an additional five years, cementing the distinguished work undertaken by both companies

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fast Retailing said its Uniqlo unit filed a lawsuit in Japan against the operators of Shein, claiming the Chinese fashion company copied its round mini shoulder bag. The petition was filed on December 28 in the Tokyo District Court against Roadget Business Pte, Fashion Choice Pte, and Shein Japan, Fast Retailing said in a statement. The Japanese company is seeking “immediate cessation of sales of the imitation products and compensation for damages incurred,” it said.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Founded only in 2014 by Stockholm-based husband-and-wife team Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, TOTEME has since gained an ever-growing following.

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Mindful Design

JANUARY 17, 2024

Floor space is a valuable commodity in restaurant design, especially where the small square footage poses a challenge. Accommodating a large enough number of tables can become a problem when you try to navigate a delicate dance between aesthetics, client comfort and business requirements. That is where minimalism and creative table designs come into play […] The post Creative Table Designs for Your Restaurant or Coffee Shop appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An estimated 2.5 million UK adults are following a vegan diet at the start of 2024, which is 4.7% of the population. This has grown by an impressive 1.1 million since last year when the annual research from personal finance comparison site finder.com found that there were an estimated 1.4 million vegans in the UK (2.5%).

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Alex Dask, founder of Offbeat Harvest – an innovative online grocer selling cosmetically imperfect but fresh produce, has shared some insights on the discrepancy between consumer perceptions and business practices. According to Dask, Aussies are wasting nearly 25 per cent of all vegetables and fruits because of their odd shapes or sizes, which do not meet the retailer standards.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Center of Reference for Artisanal Cheese (CRQA) is a cultural space that brings together products and experiences related to.

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Drytac

JANUARY 16, 2024

Authored by Kieran Blacknall, UK Academy Manager at Drytac. As the seasons change and we move through the winter, we are all taking steps to ensure we are ready for the cold and wet weather – this might be something as simple as putting on more layers when out and about or making sure the pressure on your car tyres is at the right level. Failure to prepare for winter is very much preparing to fail; and the same can be said when it comes to the print industry and what you can do to limit di

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Retail Times

JANUARY 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Primark has announced its ambition to make adaptive fashion more accessible and affordable with the launch of its first adaptive lingerie collection. Primark has always been about making great fashion and everyday essentials affordable to as many people as possible, and now Primark is pledging to introduce more adaptive items and apply inclusive d

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2024

Jewellery retailer Michael Hill International has reported a “challenging” first half of FY24 with group sales up only 4.1 per cent year on year. The company had to shut down six underperforming Michael Hill stores and cut a number of senior management roles to reduce operating costs. However, four new Bevilles locations were opened during the period.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Canada’s leading book retailer approached Dalziel & Pow to create a concept for a key new opening in Toronto. This.

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RetailMinded

JANUARY 17, 2024

The restaurant business has always been a tough nut to crack, but things have hit a whole new level of challenging ever since the pandemic. Even well established restaurateurs are now grappling with dwindling footfalls, inflationary pressures, and rising rents and wages, among a slew of other factors, that are slowly, but surely running them out of business.

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Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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