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Endeavour Group’s retail sales increase 2.4 per cent

Inside Retail

Dan Murphy’s parent Endeavour Group saw retail sales increase 2.4 per cent year over year to $2.41 billion during the first quarter. Despite both of its retail chains – BWS and Dan Murphy’s – falling flat on a comparable store basis, the MyDan’s membership program added more than 175,000 new members and achieved a record peak scan rate of 84 per cent from its 5.4 million active members.

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Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Dominates Enterprise Market

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Apple's Vision Pro headset, a mixed-reality spatial computing device, has found its way into the arsenals of more than half of the Fortune 100 companies, with over 50% investing in at least one unit. This revelation came during Apple's first quarter 2024 earnings call, where CEO Tim Cook highlighted the enthusiastic reception of their products within the corporate sector.

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Analysis: How Apple’s AI investments stack up

Inside Retail

For most of the past year and a half, Apple chief executive Tim Cook has fielded questions from Wall Street analysts about his plans for artificial intelligence amid grumbling that the iPhone maker has no AI story to tell. After the company reported quarterly earnings on Thursday , Cook insisted that Apple will have concrete details about its plans for AI to talk about very soon. “We continue to feel very bullish about our opportunity in generative AI and we’re making significant inv

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Cinco de Mayo 2024: Food and Drink Specials

Retail Wire

Cinco de Mayo isn't just a celebration of Mexican-American culture; it's also a day of fantastic deals and specials across the nation. This year's festivities kick off with deals that last until May 5th.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: David Nisbet, 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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Miele opens new Canberra Experience Centre

Inside Retail

Miele , the German high-end domestic appliance and commercial equipment maker, has opened an experiential retail space at Canberra Centre. “Our new Canberra Experience Centre is a prime example of how we’re continuing to redefine the customer experience beyond their expectations and to inspire a home of possibilities,” said Yves Dalcourt, MD for Miele ANZ. “We’re dedicated to providing excellent products and customer satisfaction.

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Virgin Galactic’s Unity Spacecraft Nears Final Flight

Retail Wire

Virgin Galactic has announced that its Unity spacecraft is set to embark on its last commercial journey, marking a significant milestone for the company. The Galactic 07 mission, scheduled for June 8, will be the 12th and final flight of the Unity spacecraft before Virgin Galactic shifts its focus to its new Delta-class spacecraft.

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Google’s Antitrust Trial Teeters On

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Google's landmark antitrust case against the Justice Department has reached its final stage, sparking concern across Silicon Valley. Prosecutors argue that Google's dominance in online search and search advertising markets is illegal, while Google maintains its superiority. The outcome, to be decided by US District Judge Amit Mehta, could have significant implications not only for Google but also for other tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Meta.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of May 6, 2024

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Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 8 customer service trends to know in 2024 by Martha Kendall (SproutSocial) Customer service trends in 2024 are all about meeting your customers where they are, personalizing your interactions and reaching a resolution as efficiently as possible.

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The ‘glocal’ strategies driving expansion for top Aussie retailers

Inside Retail

Expanding internationally is a rite of passage for Australian retailers, marking their step up from local players to global contenders. To successfully make the transition into global markets, the best brands understand that no matter how far and wide they grow, maintaining a local feel will foster deeper connections with customers and better resonate with their cultural identities.

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Partisans sculpts limestone facade for Rolex boutique in Toronto

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Toronto architecture studio Partisans has used parametric modelling to create an undulating stone storefront for luxury watch brand Rolex. Partisans ' latest application of its digital modelling and fabrication technique resulted in a sculptural facade that wraps the ground floor of a high-rise on Bloor Street in Downtown Toronto. The flowing lines of the Rolex store's limestone facade emanate from the building's existing architectural features The studio worked with Italian architect Arturo Ted

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.