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How dark patterns help brands like Temu and Shein to drive sales

Inside Retail

However, lurking in the shadows are what are known as ‘dark patterns’, intricately designed digital experiences that exploit human psychology – often at the expense of users’ best interests. In essence, a dark pattern is a devised user interface or interaction design that guides users into taking actions they might not have intended.

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Form and function: How Cargo Crew is bringing style to workwear

Inside Retail

At the other end of the spectrum, there are some niche players. We work directly with our clients to deliver value, there are no resellers or other parties distributing our range. Other elements that can be beneficial for a business to consider could also include considering the fabric design.

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How To Improve Driver Safety Within Fleets

Retail Focus

The implementation of GPS business vehicle tracking systems allows fleet managers to monitor vehicles in real time, providing invaluable data on driver behaviour, vehicle location, and usage patterns. By embracing these technologies, businesses can significantly improve the safety of their fleets.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Enthral your customers by mixing and matching materials with other styles and knowing which material best suits your visual merchandising concepts. Metal has a broad application of surface effects and metallic tones formed through various methods such as electroplating and coating that bring a wow factor to the visual display.

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Victorian treasurer asks big business to pay its share

Inside Retail

The levy, which Pallas claims will impact less than five per cent of employers across Australia and only the sections of their workforce working in Victoria, will take the form of a 0.5 per cent surcharge on payroll tax for businesses with wage bills exceeding $10 million, and adds on another 0.5 per cent for those above $100 million.

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First Asia Pacific Adidas Flagship in Myeongdong, Seoul

Retail Focus

When someone steps on the digital floor, the displayed pattern will change accordingly. As a way to honor local cultural elements, various traditional patterns embellish the space, such as perforated screens with custom traditional patterns, laminated glass tabletop casting playful shadows, and so on.

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Game on: How H&M is bringing fast fashion to the metaverse

Inside Retail

Loooptopia players can collect elements such as blank clothing items, colours and patterns to create new looks. Players create new outfits and they can trade with other players in the game to mix and match their in-game wardrobe. Placing the majority of Roblox players at an age where forming habits is prevalent.

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