Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

Online florist and gift retailer Bloomex has been fined $1 million for making false and misleading representations on its website. The retailer admitted it had published misleading star ratings for its products, advertised misleading discounts, and added surcharges that were inadequately disclosed. According to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), Bloomex displayed products for sale on its website between February 2019 and March 2023 with a ‘star rating’ that remained sta

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Design Boom

MARCH 12, 2024

cult gaia's new flagship store brings iconic historical archetypes from classical antiquity and persian heritage to miami design district. The post soaring sculpture and banyan tree pierce through the oculi of cult gaia’s miami flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 14, 2024

To celebrate 35 years of inspiring imaginations with its timeless toys, Melissa & Doug embarked on a venture to open its first-ever retail store in White Plains, New York. To bring the brand to life on a scale like never before, Melissa & Doug desired a space that would delight visitors of all ages, demonstrate the quality of the toys, lean into its position as the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys, and inspire open-ended play.

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Retail Times

MARCH 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop has added 36 new fragrances to its perfume price freeze promise, giving customers an even bigger choice when it comes to selecting their favourite fragrances at a lower price. The UK’s largest specialist fragrance retailer has now committed to holding the price of 173 best-selling branded fragrances on their perfume price promise list un

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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

MARCH 13, 2024

Department store chain Myer has appointed non-executive director Olivia Wirth as CEO and executive chair, effective June 4. Wirth will succeed current CEO and MD John King, who will remain in his role until June 3 to facilitate the transition and handover. Previously, Wirth served as the CEO of Qantas Loyalty, where she worked for nearly 15 years. “Since joining the board last year, Olivia has demonstrated impressive commercial acumen and an acute understanding of the dynamics facing both Myer a

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Design Boom

MARCH 9, 2024

a uniform warm yellow color palette maintains flexibility, with white walls for easy adaptation to evolving brand themes. The post abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Times

MARCH 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SCREENSHOT Media, the cutting-edge media and marketing agency catering to 18-24-year-olds, today announced the launch of SCREENSHOT Micro Boost, its global micro-influencer service. As the first initiative of its kind worldwide, SCREENSHOT Micro Boost is set to redefine the landscape of brand-creator interactions, offering brands a novel way to connect w

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Credible reports suggest The Body Shop Australian business is facing a cashflow crisis as a result of the collapse of the UK parent company. The Body Shop operates about 100 stores in Australia and is said to be the most profitable international arm of the stricken business. However since the UK parent entered bankruptcy last month, the Australian subsidiary – and others around the world – have become creditors and their access to funds has been cut off.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 13, 2024

“Designers must understand that objects must be designed to be repaired and anticipate the end-of-life process. The material assumes a new role because it must be […] The post What is the significance of “sustainable” within the context of design? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 12, 2024

Delamibrands , one of Indonesia’s leading fashion retailer groups, proudly announces the launch of its new store concept for Executive at Puri Mall Jakarta. The new store was designed to enhance customers’ needs and experiences. Executive proudly renovated and enlarged the 489m2 store to signify their commitment to transformation and innovation.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

MARCH 12, 2024

Earlier this year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.B. S1048A into law (which we reported about here ) requiring sellers that impose credit card surcharges to post the total price, inclusive of the surcharge, on the item. The law is aimed at preventing consumers from being misled when making a purchase using their credit card. Governor Hochul recently announced guidance to help businesses better implement the law’s requirements.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

While Australia has its own unique retail ecosystem, the ripples of what happens in the US often hit our shores. That typically includes the ‘Super Bowl of advertising’: the actual Super Bowl. Along with the usual celeb-studded ads, this year there was something else that made people take note. Chinese-based online marketplace Temu had not one, but two ads in the main game broadcast on CBS with a total of six ads during the game day.

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Design Middleeast

MARCH 11, 2024

Nolte FZE, a subsidiary of Nolte Group, hosted their annual Design Workshop in Dubai at Andaz the Palm on 26 th and 27 th of February 2024. The event was attended by a group of 20 talented designers from Nolte Küchen showrooms across the Middle East and Africa. Attendees expanded their industry knowledge, listening to presentations on design theory and trends and participated in a comprehensive design case study.

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Parcel Pending

MARCH 11, 2024

Milford, Conn., March 11, 2024 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels and a major global parcel locker operator, announces that Johnstone Supply has chosen Quadient as its preferred partner for automated parcel lockers. Johnstone Supply, a wholesale distributor serving professional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors, has already installed Parcel Pending b

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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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Bish

MARCH 13, 2024

In a world where digital transactions and virtual storefronts dominate, there's a growing want for something more tangible, more experiential. The post Bish Explores | The Experiential Shopping Renaissance appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

The owner of an online alcohol seller that attracted more than 130 customer complaints during December 2023 and January 2024 says the decision to stop operating the business was made before state regulators approached the business. Sydney-based Liquorkart Australia was established in 2020 and described itself on social media as “one of Australia’s leading online alcohol marketplaces and one of the fastest-growing start-ups”, with more than 6000 products on offer for delivery across most Australi

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Design Middleeast

MARCH 15, 2024

Christine Espinosa-Erlanda leads by example and iChristine Espinosa-Erlanda leads by example and is responsible for providing design solutions from concept and schematic up to the detailed design stage. She develops project proposals and design guidelines, assists in client presentations, leads, runs and supervises activities of the project team and ensures successful delivery and management of projects.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 11, 2024

In its fourth iteration, ID.Exe 2024 adopts the theme “Shaped by Design,” offering a fresh perspective on our understanding of design by weaving together elements of […] The post Shaped by Design: integrating not only people, but also their surroundings appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Theatro

MARCH 11, 2024

Before we get into the details of Generative AI and the buzz around it, lets answer some common questions. What is AI? What’s the difference between all of these different kinds of AI? How can I use Generative AI for Retail? Understanding Conversational (Standard) AI Conversational AI serves as a technology facilitating seamless interactions between machines and humans, mimicking natural dialogues.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Aje has removed 20 head office positions as part of the company’s strategic review amid challenging market conditions. “This thorough review found opportunities for us to streamline and simplify many parts of our business and to reduce the duplication of roles that will ensure we are operating in the most efficient way moving forward,” Aje co-founder and CEO Adrian Norris told Inside Retail. “As a result of this, we have made the difficult decision to reduce roles at head

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Shopperations

MARCH 11, 2024

The world of shopper marketing is dynamic and getting more technical and complex by the day. To help us make sense of it all, many of us seek opinions and advice from the industry experts and option leaders.

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Dezeen

MARCH 13, 2024

Sculptural custom-made furniture adds artistic flourishes to this otherwise minimal showroom and head office , designed by Spanish interiors studio Isern Serra for eyewear brand Gigi Studios. Isern Serra was tasked with creating a holistic scheme for the 900-square-metre headquarters, occupying one floor of a building in the town of Sant Cugat del Vallès just north of Barcelona.

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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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All Work

MARCH 10, 2024

To attract diverse generations in the workplace, businesses should focus on universal human aspirations like purpose and belonging, essential for engagement and recommending the organization as a great place to work. Effective learning and mentoring require physical proximity; remote work can limit these, especially for junior employees, leading to reduced feedback and learning opportunities which impacts organizational competitiveness.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Independent Queensland grocer Skippys Fresh Frootz has garnered attention on social media for its videos highlighting its low prices at a time when Australia’s major supermarkets are facing scrutiny for their lack of transparency in their price-setting practices. Elijah Etri, Skippy’s Fresh Frootz manager at Victoria Point, Queensland, has started a new Tiktok challenge, encouraging viewers to head into their local supermarket and check the prices of comparable produce and products.

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Retail Design Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Hyundai commissioned BURDIFILEK to design their new flagship department store in Seoul, South Korea. The luxury multi-level store unveils a.

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Dezeen

MARCH 10, 2024

Los Angeles studio 22RE has used pale-green stucco informed by Miami 's colours and golf courses for the interiors of a golf clothing boutique in the city. A few blocks from the ocean, the Malbon store in Coconut Grove serves a large customer base for the brand in South Florida – a popular golfing destination thanks to year-round warm weather. The Malbon Miami store revolves around a central area, from which handmade tiles emanate in a radial pattern across the floor The verdant neighbourhood an

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Mindful Design

MARCH 14, 2024

In a world filled with large retailers that tend to lose the personal connection with their customers, small stores hold a special appeal. The intimate ambiance, the handpicked and carefully curated products, the personal touches, the ready and helpful staff are a just a few reasons why many people find these places pleasant and relaxing. […] The post The Art of Standing Out – 5 Design Tips for Small Retail Stores appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

Zara is set to open its first Australian store to feature the fashion brand’s latest global Couture/Atelier design concept. The Spanish fast-fashion label will renovate its Burnside Village store in June with a reopening in the new guise scheduled for October. It will be one of the first examples of the new format in the Southern Hemisphere. Zara says the improvements will provide customers with modernised facilities, an upgraded shopping experience, and access to an increased selection of

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Retail Design Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Since opening its first café three years ago in the sprawling Indonesian capital, Tanatap has become known for its evocative.

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MARCH 12, 2024

British designer James Shaw has renovated a shop for fashion brand Camper on London's Regent Street, which features a giant foot-shaped sculpture that functions as a till and a bench for trying on shoes. Located in a ground-level room within a building on Regent Street in central London , the store reopened last week. James Shaw has renovated the Camper store on Regent Street Shaw redesigned the interiors to reflect the Mallorcan heritage of Spanish footwear company Camper – a brand known for it

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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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