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NSW retailers using single-use plastic bags to face fines from next week

Inside Retail

Retailers doling out single-use plastic bags in New South Wales face fines of up to $275,000 from Wednesday, June 1 as a statewide ban comes into force. NSW Environment Minister James Griffin said the reason for the single-use plastic bag ban was simple: “It will stop plastic getting into our environment at the source.”. “Single-use plastic is used by many of us for just a few convenient minutes, but it remains in our environment for many years, eventually breaking into microplastics,” Griffin c

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New Look is to open a new 5,244 sq ft store in Barnsley

Retail Focus

Fit out work has already started and New Look says the new, brighter and modern store allows the best shopper experience possible for the people of Barnsley. The announcement comes hot on the heels of a string of leasing announcements, which brings major brands including Fridays, Flannels, River Island, Cineworld, Nandos and The Botanist, to the town. .

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Will design studios embrace the four-day work week?

Design Week

The elusive four-day work week seems to be finally gaining momentum. Next month, 3,000 workers across Britain will trial a condensed working week. The six-month trial, organised by a UK think tank and researchers at Cambridge University, Oxford University and Boston College, has picked employees working across industries to explore whether a four-day week is viable.

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Bunn Studio designs Garde Hvalsøe showroom to resemble grand apartment

Dezeen

New York practice Bunn Studio has revamped a furniture showroom set in a Renaissance building in Aarhus , Denmark, to look more like an apartment than a store. Designed for Danish cabinet maker Garde Hvalsøe , the showroom houses the brand's signature handcrafted kitchens and walk-in wardrobes alongside a selection of furnishings. Garde Hvalsøe's Aarhus showroom is set in a Renaissance building.

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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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ARA predicts $8.8bn mid-year spending spree as retailers quit excess stock

Inside Retail

Australian consumers are set to spend $8.8 billion during the coming months as mid-year seasonal sales ramp up and excess stock is sold. The Australian Retail Association (ARA) forecasts 52 per cent of consumers shopping mid-season sales will be doing so online. Around 6.2 million Australians will spend an average amount of $1420 each. NSW is expected to contribute $3.2 billion followed by Victoria at $1.9 billion and Queensland at $1.7 billion.

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Rituals Cosmetics to open in Solihull this May

Retail Focus

On Thursday May 26th, 2022, Rituals Cosmetics will open its doors in Solihull’s Touchwood Shopping Centre for the very first time. Joining an array of local and global brands in this exciting shopping destination, the Touchwood Shopping Centre is the perfect location for Rituals’ expansion in Solihull. “We are so excited to be expanding the Rituals interactive experience in the UK.

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Paving a new way for circular furniture production: interview with Sweden-based Reform Design Lab

Design Wanted

Opening the door to a completely new paradigm and way of manufacturing that reshapes the future – innovative Swedish design company Reform Design Lab creates groundbreaking […]. The post Paving a new way for circular furniture production: interview with Sweden-based Reform Design Lab appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Alquemie Group to launch National Geographic stores

Inside Retail

Apparel retailer Alquemie Group will launch a network of National Geographic apparel stores in Australia and New Zealand. Managed by private-equity group Acta Capital, Alquemie Group last month acquired urban lifestyle apparel chain General Pants, at the time saying it was looking to add further brands to its stable which also includes Lego, Ginger & Smart, and SurfStitch.

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Global Mutual signs 8,500 sq ft Sports Direct at Affinity Devon

Retail Focus

Frasers Group has this week committed to open a new 8,500 sq ft Sports Direct store at Affinity Devon , the 100,000 sq ft outlet scheme in Bideford. The news underlines the confidence in the Global Mutual managed scheme from the occupier community. This letting follows the opening of Quba and Co. in a new 1,500 sq ft store last month. Over the next few months, a further 10,000 sq ft of new lettings are set to be announced.

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Diversity versus inclusivity: do we understand the differences?

Design Week

“Designing for diversity can be counterintuitively a bit of an exclusive process because you’re looking to speak to a certain demographic. Inclusivity however is when you seek to speak to everyone. It’s like on GOV.UK – their design thinking has to cater to everyone,” says S?on Creative founder and director Sarah Malik.

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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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Host & Home shines a spotlight on Thailand’s regional crafts

Design Wanted

At this year’s Salone del Mobile, Thailand will present a selection of Thai entrepreneurs offering a wide range of new products for the European market, which […]. The post Host & Home shines a spotlight on Thailand’s regional crafts appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Reconciliation Week pop-up shines a spotlight on First Nations brands

Inside Retail

Australia’s thriving First Nations economy was on full display at a pop-up market in Melbourne last night, featuring artwork, apparel and homewares from several Indigenous brands and businesses. Timed to coincide with National Reconciliation Week, the pop-up was hosted by WeWork in collaboration with Ngarrimili, a local nonprofit that provides business advice and support to First Nations entrepreneurs.

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H&M opens doors to new Braehead store, Glasgow

Retail Focus

Braehead owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual Properties, has announced that H&M has opened the doors to its new new Braehead store in Glasgow. H&M has re-located from its former unit to a new ground floor space, spanning 17,000 sq ft, on a 10-year lease. Visitors to the store will enjoy a new, bespoke interior, with an emphasis on creating a warmer and more relaxed environment.

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Surefire strategies for SEO success for retail brands

Retail Times

A lot has changed across the retail landscape in the last few years. The popularity of e-commerce soared in the last decade, and big brands and retailers embraced it as early adopters. But the pandemic came as a catalyst and made online retail a norm for businesses, regardless of their size, scale, and reach. Selling your products requires more than a great-looking website.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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Inspired by iconic Pringles hyperbolic paraboloid – this chair is more than meets the eye

Design Wanted

A skillful welder brilliantly designing one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture in Germany – Roi B crafts a ‘T-Cord Chair’ from 56 tension cords and a 60mm steel […]. The post Inspired by iconic Pringles hyperbolic paraboloid – this chair is more than meets the eye appeared first on DesignWanted.

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“It’s really exciting”: How Coles is supporting its LGBTQIA+ staff

Inside Retail

Supermarket Coles recently made the shift to offer its employees 10 days of paid gender affirmation leave. Coles had offered this leave without pay since 2020, but made the change after realising it can better support its staff members who identify as transgender. Since making the offer, the number of Coles’ workers that were comfortable identifying themselves as transgender in the workplace shortly increased from 900 to 1,100.

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JYSK continues UK expansion with new store to open in Telford

Retail Focus

As part of JYSK’s plans to expand in the UK, the largest Danish retailer, operating globally, will be opening its first Telford store on 2nd June 2022 at Unit NQ1, Northern Quarter, Telford Shopping Centre. The new store will be managed by Stephen Ambrose and boasts 1200 sq mtrs of floor space in the latest JYSK store concept layout. JYSK will b ring affordable Scandi-chic homeware to Telford, in addition to 10 jobs being created by the Danish brand.

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Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s recent stand-outs from the hospitality sector

Design Week

DesignLSM has redesigned Manchester bar The Alchemist, centring the new décor around the search for the elixir of life and the origins of the universe. The intertwining patterns of orbital planet pathways are echoed in the interiors of the new space. The bar itself – which seeks to highlight the relationship between light and dark – features contrasting rich-coloured base metals paired with deep.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

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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Exploring a fascinating bio-inclusive process with mycelium

Design Wanted

Brilliantly proposing a new, more integrated myco-fabrication process – ‘Back to Dirt’ is an extraordinary interdisciplinary research project by studio Aléa. “Aléa’s methodology is defined by […]. The post Exploring a fascinating bio-inclusive process with mycelium appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Marketplace Medcart chalks up $10 million in first-year sales

Inside Retail

Australian health and medical start-up Medcart has achieved $10 million in annual sales in less than 12 months. The website allows pharmacy, health and medical providers to display their products along with images, descriptions and prices. Customers can search the portal and place orders directly, make payments or enquire about bulk deals and have their purchase shipped directly from the providers.

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Liberty Software Design of the Month 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Liberty Software grew tired of their long-time exhibit. It wasn’t driving traffic to their booth like it used to. So, after an extended break from trade shows brought on by the pandemic, they finally had the perfect opportunity to revamp their trade show marketing program. Liberty Software knew they wanted to move away from their previous booth’s traditional “hub & spoke” approach, but they were unsure what the reboot should look like.

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Building Product Displays that Work!

Retail Works Inc

Hello Retailers! Are your window displays enticing and attracting shoppers? Are your interior displays effectively capturing your customer’s attention throughout their shopping journey? This blog is an introduction to Retailworks’ tried and true strategies and tips for creating meaningful displays. Whether you’re creating a window display, an end cap display, or tabletop display, consider the following elements: Theme –Start with a story.

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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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Profit from Drytac’s pattern coating science

Drytac

Authored by Phil Webster, Head of Industrial Sales, EMEA at Drytac. Adhesives are absolutely critical to the success of applications across a range of sectors. Simply put, if you get this choice wrong, then you put the entire project in jeopardy and run the risk of undoing your hard work earlier on in the process, thus costing you valuable time, money and, potentially, repeat business.

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Amazon Australia creates 1000 seasonal jobs

Inside Retail

As mid-year seasonal sales pick up, Amazon Australia says it plans to employ 1000 new workers at its Fulfillment Centres (FC) and logistics sites. . The announcement comes as the company continues to invest in its operations network including onboarding hundreds of new employees to its recently launched robotics site in Western Sydney. The business says it will employ new workers across a range of areas based on their experience and skill levels to help pack, ship and move orders to customers ac

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Breaking barriers and giving equal access to an active lifestyle – Meet Levitate

Design Wanted

Taking matters into their own hands – Copenhagen-based sports equipment company Levitate brilliantly introduces innovative running blades for amputees. No more specialists, high costs, hidden fees […]. The post Breaking barriers and giving equal access to an active lifestyle – Meet Levitate appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Clarins analyses Met Office data to reveal the UK cities where residents are most at risk of skin ageing from the sun

Retail Times

In new research conducted by the Clarins Beauty Daily team, Chichester residents are most at risk of skin ageing from UV rays. Based on the number of sunshine hours per UK city – this area in West Sussex was the sunniest with a total of 1,919 hours (80 days) on average a year according to Met Office data.

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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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Is It Time to Upgrade to Touchless Public Bathroom Technology?

CTM Design

For convenience store owners, quick service restaurant (QSR) owners, and other independent retailers, consumer expectations around public hygiene have intensified dramatically. Although we are beginning to move past the pandemic, COVID-19 has left a lasting imprint on health and hygiene expectations in public settings. Consumers are now vigilant critics who will abandon businesses that do not appear to take their health seriously.

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Coles recognises First Nations talent through new program

Inside Retail

Coles has partnered with the Mushroom Group and its creative agency to help young and aspiring Indigenous musicians gain experience and mentorship. The program will feature participants from around the country across six genres including pop, rap and electro. Participants include Jay Gonsalves (Vic), Angus (Aya J) (Qld), Bumpy (Vic), Dameeeela (NSW), Hartcole (WA), Tyler (The Terrifying Lows) (Vic), Hylander (NSW) and Glves (Qld).

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The Italian renowned marble company Budri presents a breakthrough technology

Design Wanted

Talking about sustainability in the world of natural stones is not easy. It is a material that comes to us from mother nature, impossible to produce […]. The post The Italian renowned marble company Budri presents a breakthrough technology appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Candy Kittens partners with Ruby Taylor to create a limited edition packaging design

Retail Times

Candy Kittens is today announcing new Candy Kittens LOVES. This latest product joins their hugely popular confectionery line, to celebrate the spectrum of love in today’s society, using bright dopamine inducing colours to inject positivity and happiness into their customers' lives. Candy Kittens LOVES will launch with a limited edition packaging design, created by modern illustrator Ruby Taylor.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

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.