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Farfetch switches startup program to Web3 focus

Inside Retail

One of the world’s largest luxury e-commerce platforms, Farfetch has announced it is rebooting its fashion and retail tech startup accelerator, Dream Assembly after two years. The new direction of Dream Assembly will focus on Web3 startups in partnership with Outlier Ventures and its Base Camp program. . The three-month accelerator, named Dream Assembly Base Camp, will support up to 10 startups aimed at shaping the future of Web3 luxury commerce.

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Starting a Business? 12 Key Tips for Successful Brand Building

Small Biz Trends

Small businesses starting from scratch have a long road ahead of them when it comes to building a brand. Defining a mission, finding your voice and building trust all take time to develop, but luckily there are a few key steps new entrepreneurs can take to get there a little faster. To help get you started, a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) members responded to the following question: “For small businesses starting from scratch, what would you say is the key to successful brand b

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Woolworths to buy Shopper Media Group for $150 million

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group’s retail media arm Cartology is set to acquire Shopper Media for $150 million – but it will require clearance from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission. Shopper Media offers targeted advertising through a network of more than 2000 screens in more than 400 shopping centres. Brad Banducci, Woolworths’ chief, said retail media is developing rapidly and is an important part of the evolution of Woolworths Group.

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How Has Web Analytics Changed Over the Years?

Small Biz Trends

The data and analytics market has seen enormous growth in recent years and is expected to be worth $550 billion by 2028. How Has Web Analytics Changed Over the Years? Many millions of businesses are already relying on analytics services to better understand the behavior of their customers and optimize their web experiences. There are approximately 28 million businesses using Google Analytics today, with the world’s most popular analytics service currently in its fourth iteration.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Robots, RFID tags and an incubator area: Inside Decathlon’s new Data Lab

Inside Retail

Decathlon’s Data Lab in Singapore is the latest facet of the brand’s pursuit of innovation and part of its efforts to develop new digital services and incubate data projects, in collaboration with partners such as Sport Singapore, research agencies, and schools. We chat with Stephan Veyret, managing director of Decathlon Singapore to find out what’s next for the business.

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Defense Bill Passed by House – Includes Key Small Business Provisions

Small Biz Trends

The US Congress has passed a defense bill that includes key small business provisions to support small businesses to gain more government contracts and boost small business participation in federal procurements. Defense Bill Passed With Key Small Business Provisions. The bill passed as part of the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which would authorize $840.2 billion in national defense spending, after sifting through amendments and debate.

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11 Ways AI Technologies Are Driving Marketing

Retail Minded

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Cognitive Computing are probably the most talked-about technologies across industries today. The potential to transform industries like marketing is huge. They can help marketers understand data better, predict future behaviors, and deliver more personalized experiences when it comes to their audience.

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Burberry held back by China lockdowns and US weakness

Inside Retail

Luxury brand Burberry was hurt by lockdowns in its biggest market, China, and an abrupt reversal in fortunes in the Americas, limiting its first-quarter sales rise to 1 per cent. The British brand, known for its red, black and camel check and TB monogram, saw comparable sales in mainland China plunge 35 per cent as Covid-19 lockdowns disrupted stores and distribution.

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Analysis: How to make inflation an accessory to success

Inside Retail

Inflation has well and truly arrived and retailers are starting to feel its presence. The cost of almost everything is higher, from production to distribution, changing the way retailers do business as it continues to rise. It’s not all doom and gloom, however. While ongoing economic uncertainty is certainly changing consumer habits, if your brand can respond and cater to these changing habits, then you’ll be far more likely to successfully weather the economic storm.

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Retailers welcome changes ahead to protect women from sexual harassment

Inside Retail

The 2020 Respect@Work Report, and a range of more recent reports and inquiries, continue to highlight the unacceptable levels of workplace sexual harassment in Australia. According to the National Retailers Association (NRA), people working in retail are more vulnerable to sexual harassment in the workplace due to the large proportion of young people and women in the sector.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran