Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2022

In recent years, cafes, supermarkets and online shops have started to trial drone delivery in a handful of locations around the world. More than a dozen drone delivery companies are now running such trials. Just this week, Wing (owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet) announced a partnership with Australian supermarket giant Coles to deliver small items via drone to customers close to a Gold Coast supermarket.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The direct-to-consumer brand is one of many in the space that have challenged the intimates giant thanks to its inclusive sizing and fit technology.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In order to build a successful business, you need more than just a great idea. You also need good credit. Business credit can be used to get loans, lines of credit, and other financial assistance that can help your business grow. In this article, we’ll discuss 14 ways how to build business credit with business credit bureaus. Let’s dive in!

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

It seems like every day a new piece of content is published about the metaverse that defines the metaverse, projects its market size, and offers frameworks for conceptual understanding. But the big question is, What does the metaverse mean to my customers and my business? Identifying opportunities for retailers . At Microsoft, we break down the metaverse i nto three strategies: consumer, enterprise, and industrial.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Head of Retail Platform Strategy at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One

Prepare to excel in the dynamic world of retail, spanning the holiday season and beyond into 2024! Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the powerful synergy of composable & MACH Technology paired with the leading loyalty and promotions engine. Discover how composable commerce and loyalty management can redefine your retail approach, ensuring sustained success through the holiday rush and well into the new year.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

MUJI, the Japanese retail company specialising in household and consumer goods, has refurbished its Angel Central store. The improved 2,624sq ft space allows MUJI to bring its sustainability focus to the forefront of its Angel Central offer by championing ‘recycle and repurpose’ initiatives. The revamped store is the first of its kind for the brand in the UK.

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Tokinomo

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Campaign scoop. Love the Holidays. Everybody loves the “holiday feeling”, right? That warm fuzzy feeling that you get when you are surrounded by your loved ones and no longer need to think about work, school, or other problems. Walmart’s commercial shows that no matter the traditions you follow during the holiday season, you will find everything you need in their store.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Federal Court proceedings have been initiated against Dell Australia by The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly making false or misleading representations about the cost of add-on monitors at checkout. The regulator has alleged that the US technology company made fraudulent representations about the prices of monitors on its website and the “potential savings” involved.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Nike is to open its latest retail concept, Nike Unite, at Blanchardstown Centre, Ireland’s largest retail and leisure destination. It will be Ireland’s first Nike Unite store, growing the brand’s presence from its two existing Nike Factory Stores in Dublin and Kildare. Nike Unite will open in Spring 2023. The Nike Unite community-centred concept is focused on helping local people connect with sport and will feature an in-store community wall highlighting local partnerships, landmarks and Dublin

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Tokinomo

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

When shoppers step foot inside a store thinking about buying a certain product is your brand top of mind? Can people spot your brand in supermarkets? Does your brand stand out from the crowd? In this article, we are going to focus on brand recognition. We’ll talk about what brand recognition is and how it impacts your business. Also, we will give you some of the best strategies to try out to increase brand recognition and awareness.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Managing the social media presence of public agencies and governments is more important than ever. Social media channels can communicate everything from emergencies to funding, and programs. The Social Media Strategies Summit Virtual Conference will bring together leading experts to showcase the latest trends as well as strategies public agencies and governments need.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Furniture company Ikea Australia is building on its commitment to be a carbon-positive retailer by the end of 2030 by investing in a number of new electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce the carbon footprint of its delivery offering. Through its partnership with last-mile delivery firm ANC, Ikea is using electric trucks, vans, and tuk tuks to help cut down its carbon emissions, and deliver a more sustainable shopping experience for customers.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Following the success of its recently opened stores, in the prime retail locations of Bluewater, Lakeside, King’s Road, High Wycombe and Guildford, smart sleep and home brand Sleep.8 continues its mission to bring consumers face-to-face with sleep solutions. The 2.5 design-led store in Westfield Stratford builds upon the momentum as their most technologically advanced store yet, and precedes the grand reopening of their newly renovated boutique King’s Road store. .

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Wiser

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Most companies prioritize increasing sales and revenue wherever they can. It only makes sense, as revenue is a key factor in the success and growth of your business. But this is easier said than done. If it was simple, then every company’s profits would be through the roof. One of the best ways to ensure a revenue boost is to focus on your customers.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Your company culture includes a huge array of elements that impact how your team feels and performs at work. If you want to get more out of your current employees or attract top talent, creating a positive culture can make a major impact. Here are tips for improving your working environment from members of the online small business community. Use HR to Support Your Business Development.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

McDonald’s Australia is to inject more than $130 million into opening 19 new restaurants and renovating existing stores. The fast food giant has already opened eight new stores in NSW, Queensland, and Tasmania this year and will open 11 additional stores across the country before the end of this year. Aside from opening new outlets, the company said it would also renovate over 80 of its existing stores, including improvements in the design, efficiency and functionality of the drive-thru, deliver

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Poundland has set out plans to offer an alternative to the big grocers by accelerating ‘Project Diamond’ which will bring new ranges to between 275 and 300 more stores between now and Autumn 2023. Over 350 stores have already had Project Diamond makeovers in the last three years, bringing chilled and frozen food and more PEP&CO clothing and home departments to those locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

GameStop ’s highly anticipated NFT marketplace is now live, offering GameStop players and Powerup Pro loyalty customers in the U.S. access to Web3 games and millions of NFT gaming assets. After rocketing to meme stock status during the pandemic, GameStop’s wild ride has continued in 2022 as the company’s new leadership team sets out to transform the video game retailer into a “technology business and help create enduring value for stockholders.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

There’s never a bad time to receive some extra business funding. However, the end of the year can be an especially critical time for many companies. As we head into the holiday season, there are many grant opportunities that can help small businesses achieve their end-of-year goals. Read on for several opportunities that are due in November. The Miami Foundation Grants and Funding Opportunities.

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Advertiser: FourKites

Direct Store Delivery, or DSD, is a common practice among global suppliers and retailers – like PepsiCo, Frito Lay, CVS, and Dollar General – and its popularity is growing, with the global DSD market expected to reach $1.19 trillion by 2027. Download this eBook for exclusive insights into direct store deliveries, challenges, benefits, and future trends.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In case you missed it, Inside Retail this week revealed the latest iteration of our 20 Coolest Retailers in Australia report. It’s an inspiring list of businesses big and small that, over the last year, have stood out to us as doing things differently. While they come from different industries, from food and fashion to beauty and sports, the brands we’ve highlighted in the report share a few things in common, such as out-of-the-box thinking and environmentally-friendly business practices.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) today announces registration is open for its annual return to the NEC, Birmingham, with Roland DG, Epson UK, Premier, Hexis UK, The Magic Touch, Tecna UK, Vivid Laminating Technologies and swissQprint, amongst the brands confirmed for the show. The exhibition, taking place 21-23 March 2023, sees many returning exhibitors upgrading their stands.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Lowe’s has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian retail business to Sycamore Partners for $400 million in cash plus a performance-based deferred consideration. The business, which is based in Boucherville, Quebec, operates approximately 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores under several different formats and banners, including RONA , Lowe’s Canada , Réno-Dépôt and Dick’s Lumber.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 30, 2022

No matter what industry you’re in, it’s important to ensure that you have enough capital to maintain your business year-round. However, this is especially important if demand for your products or services ebbs and flows based on seasonality, such as with pool accessories or holiday decorations. To that end, a panel of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) members answered the following question: “If you run a seasonal business or one that earns more profit during a certain time of y

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Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It’s that time of year again when Inside Retail releases its annual list of the 20 Coolest Retailers in Australia, and this year’s list certainly doesn’t disappoint. . Sponsored by Shopify, the lineup is once again packed with impressive and inspiring brands and businesses that are at the forefront of industry trends, from sneakers and sustainability, to digital fashion and medicinal cannabis.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Goldsmiths, part of the Watches of Switzerland Group – the UK’s leading luxury retailer, has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, featuring their first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique. Ever since it opened in 1990 on the site of a former steelworks, Meadowhall is the region’s favourite shopping destination, of which the Watches of Switzerland Group is delighted to have such a strong presence with two Goldsmiths showrooms, a TAG Heuer mono-brand bo

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The fashion industry has been questioned a lot about its environmental impact. It’s no secret that the production steps include high usage of scarce resources such as water. Now, the pressure is on companies to provide true transparency into the extended supply chain — commonly referred to as Tier 1-4 level of reporting, Scope 3, or Cradle-to-Gate. Many companies claim to be sustainable and ethical, but can they prove it?

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

One of the most important requirements, when you apply for a grant, is observing the deadline. Miss the deadline, and the vast majority if not all grants will not even open your application. And the best way to avoid that is to submit your application as early as possible. With that in mind, there are several grants that have a November deadline. There are also other grants that go beyond November and you also have to observe their deadline to give yourself a better chance at winning these grant

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Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Online South Australian apparel brand ORTC Clothing Co has opened its first physical location in Norwood, Adelaide. . Under the partnership with Adelaide-based interior designer, Georgie Fried of Alchemists ID, the store is located on The Parade and boasts three open-plan spaces. It is designed with warm colour tones such as wood and white and features locally made art and furniture items.

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Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Brands from Walmart to Peloton are now able to access more personal customer data, including biometric identifiers, as they expand their digital capabilities. Where does that leave them legally?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Photo by Luis Guillén Burberry and New Concepts@Nordstrom. Photo by Luis Guillén Burberry and New Concepts@Nordstrom. Photo courtesy of Nordstrom. Nordstrom has partnered with Burberry to produce the latest edition of its New Concepts@Nordstrom store-in-store offering with Concept 019: Burberry, which features an exclusive capsule collection. Concept 019: Burberry launched online on Nov. 3, 2022 and will be introduced in stores in December.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Mastercard recently announced an expansion of its commitment to small and medium-sized businesses in the form of a new program in its award-winning global start-up engagement program, Start Path. Mastercard Opens Applications to Small Businesses for Start Path Program. Start Path is specifically designed for companies supporting the digital needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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