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Coles targets shopping consciousness with AI-powered trolleys

Inside Retail

Coles has launched an all-in-one AI-powered Smart Trolley trial designed to enhance in-store shopping experiences through technology. It also uses advanced AI technology, sensors and an in-built scale to scan groceries directly into shopping bags and streamline the checkout process, allowing customers to pay and go.

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The Reject Shop plans more stores as sales surge

Inside Retail

Discount variety retailer The Reject Shop plans to open more stores this year to support sales growth and increase profitability. The Reject Shop posted record sales of $852.7 The post The Reject Shop plans more stores as sales surge appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. million last year, up 4.1 per cent to $4.7

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Shopping centre industry alarmed by merger reforms

Inside Retail

The Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) has expressed alarm over the government’s proposed merger reforms, saying they are “poorly targeted” and add to the regulatory burden. The SCCA believes such a requirement goes beyond the original intent to target market concentration and will unnecessarily capture other markets.

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Merchandise strategy pays off for Reject Shop

Inside Retail

The Reject Shop says its new merchandise strategy is showing positive results. “Like many Australian retailers, The Reject Shop is currently facing a number of macro and inflationary pressures, including higher wages, domestic supply chain costs, and shrinkage,” said Clinton Cahn, The Reject Shop CEO.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer.

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Melbourne shopping strip vacancies close to long-term lows

Inside Retail

Shopping strips across Melbourne are experiencing lower than average vacancy-rates, which could be due to more people working from home. According to the latest Walk the Strip report from Fitzroys, there has also been a notable increase in food and beverage, service retail, and specialty retail across these local shopping precincts.

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The Body Shop Australia facing ‘cashflow crisis’

Inside Retail

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.

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Product Discovery: Enabling Search Outside the Box

Go beyond the basics with Algolia and Orium to explore the elements of search-and-discover you can leverage to create an optimized brand experience that delivers the right products at the right time, engaging customers throughout their shopping journeys.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Gain insights into the following: 🎯 Understand the essential role of customer data in creating personalized retail experiences 🔍 Master the step-by-step process for collecting and analyzing data for personalization success 🚀 How to apply new found insights to enhance both online and offline shopping experiences 🛒 Learn (..)

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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)

They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved.

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

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving!

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Sustainability at Retail

In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.