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Subway appoints new Australia and New Zealand chief

Inside Retail

Global fast-food restaurant Subway has appointed Shane Bracken as country director for its Australia and New Zealand operations. He replaces Scott Buckman who held this role since January this year. Bracken will be responsible for driving brand evolution and increasing the profit and market share of the company in the post-Covid climate. Prior to this, Bracken held senior leadership positions in food and packaging companies such as Kerry Taste & Nutrition and Detmold Packaging with expertise

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Top 10 Technology Investments Online Merchants In US Are Banking On For 2022

Retail Minded

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. 63% of US brands plan to increase investment in retail software in 2022. Only 1% will decrease their investment. “The pandemic has been like a meteor hitting the retail sector, and software investment decisions are now reflecting a need for agility in a volatile environment”, says Stuart Pick, VP Global Alliances at Brightpearl.

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April Fools’ Day: worth the effort, or a waste of time?

Inside Retail

In the age of social media, it can feel like a marketer’s job is never done. There are new platforms to join, memes to know, and trends to participate in, not to mention major retail events, such as Black Friday, Mother’s Day and other recurring holidays to promote. And yet, year after year, many brands make the time to come up with an April Fools’ Day prank. .

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Target opens store in NYC’s Times Square

Mass Relators

NEW YORK — Target opened a store in New York City’s Time Square area on Sunday. “We’re excited to bring the joy of Target to new guests and help them discover a unique shopping experience tailored to the needs of our community in the heart of New York City,” said Dan Rivera, Store Director of the new Times Square store. “We offer fresh groceries and essentials for a mid-week grocery run, a convenient CVS pharmacy location, easy grab-and-go food and beverage options for busy cit

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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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Bailey Nelson ramps up expansion across the Tasman

Inside Retail

Australian eyewear brand Bailey Nelson is on the brink of its 100th store after revealing plans for two more outlets in New Zealand. New stores are about to open at Auckland’s Botany Town Centre and Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, each offering eye testing at least five days a week. . Peter Winkle, co-founder of Bailey Nelson, said the store expansion plan is part of the company’s strategy to increase its footprint in New Zealand.

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Thrills takes the trek from Byron Bay to Bondi

Inside Retail

Thrills, the Byron Bay clothing brand, has opened a flagship store on Bondi Beach’s Campbell Parade, one of two new stores in Sydney within weeks. Founded in 2011, the brand is known for its sustainably sourced, vintage-inspired collection. The brand’s retail manager Jo Hunter said opening a store at Bondi Beach was a ‘no brainer’ – but the company had found it difficult to secure a site. .

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Banksia Sustainability Award winners named

Inside Retail

Australian companies have been recognised for their sustainability efforts at the 33rd annual Banksia National Sustainability Awards in Melbourne. The award acknowledges individuals, communities, businesses and governments for their innovation and excellence in environmental and social stewardship. Across 15 categories, Planet Protector Packaging bagged the Gold Banksia Award and Agriculture and Regional Development Award for developing a sustainable packaging alternative that does not harm the

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Following a $121m Series D funding round, Insider unlocks unicorn status.

Inside Retail

Insider, a leader in personalised, cross-channel customer experiences, has announced a $121 million Series D round led by QIA, at a $1.22 billion valuation. Other investors participating in the round include Sequoia, Riverwood Capital, 212, Wamda Capital, Esas Private Equity, and Endeavor Catalyst. Early predictions indicate that in the Australian market, Insider will invest $70 million over the next three years.

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The truth about McDonald’s

Inside Retail

McDonald’s knows something about parents of young children that the parents are probably not even conscious of themselves. Parents aren’t buying a Happy Meal solely because it’s a meal in a box. While that’s a good, functional reason, it’s not the real reason. McDonald’s discovered the intangible reason some time ago and has been delivering it in spades ever since.