Inside Retail
AUGUST 2, 2022
In its latest figures, the Australian Cyber Security Centre says that self-reported losses from cybercrime in Australia totalled $33 billion in the 2020-21 financial year. Fraud and online shopping scams were called out as the most common incidents, putting retail businesses on the front line. The numbers also show a significant increase in the volume and severity of cyber-attacks, which is an alarming trend.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
The past 2 years have resulted in some major changes to the retail industry, such as a significant increase in online shopping, the rise of localisation and other changes in consumer behaviours. The question we need to be asking is what is next for the retail sector? Pre-pandemic, engagement with global environmental issues was mired in a false sense of security and widespread apathy.
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Retail Dive
AUGUST 3, 2022
The retail giant said it’s evolving and while it is cutting some roles it will also create new ones in other areas.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
When the mobile game “Pokémon GO” made a splash in 2016, global audiences got their first taste of just how engaging augmented reality experiences could be — and brands took notice. Augmented reality, like the filters and lenses found on Instagram and Snapchat, transform the passive experience of being served a piece of content into an immersive one.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 3, 2022
Denni Francisco’s brand Ngali with the Warmun Art Centre has won the Fashion Designer Award at the 2022 National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) announced last night in Darwin. Francisco, supported by Australian fashion retailer Country Road, was one of six winners revealed in the awards, that recognise and celebrate innovation, diversity and ethical practices in First Nations people’s fashion and textiles.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Kylie Cosmetics and Coty has partnered with London’s iconic Covent Garden to engage fans with its ‘Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner Glam Park’ – a fully immersive and unique beauty experience to celebrate the latest cosmetic and skincare launches and summer glam looks. Perfectly positioned on the Covent Garden Piazza from 11th – 14th August 2022, the Kylie Cosmetics Glam Park will be on everyone’s lips as they will be able to enjoy bespoke make-up and skin consultations, a virtual reality world t
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 5, 2022
The 2022 back-to-school season will likely avoid being negatively impacted by the weight of inflation, according to data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) presented at its 2022 Back-to-School Trends webinar. Changing demographics and the lingering impact of COVID-19 will have a bigger effect, but the overall results are expected to be on par with what retailers saw in 2021 — about $37 billion in back-to-school (BTS) and $73.9 billion in back-to-college (BTC) spending.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 2, 2022
In just two years, the adaptive fashion brand Christina Stephens has grown retail revenue fourfold by tapping an underserved market for stylish clothes that meet the unique needs of people with disabilities. Jessie Sadler founded Christina Stephens in 2020 after her mother complained that she couldn’t find good fashionable clothing after experiencing a fall.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 3, 2022
Spanish design agency Masquespacio has created the interior of the first Mango Teen shop in Barcelona, which was informed by the metaverse and aims to provide an interactive and dream-like shopping experience. Designed for customers aged 11 to 13, Masquespacio used graphic shapes to outline clothing displays and a colour palette of oranges and greens for the fashion shop interior.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 5, 2022
The strong labor market remained that way in July with employers adding 528,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department. The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent, matching the 50-year low set right before the outset of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 1, 2022
Fashion designer Jonathan Koon has teamed up with the retail-focused metaverse world Highstreet to launch a “phygital” experience at Saks Fifth Avenue , Neiman Marcus , Selfridges and a number of other retailers that is designed to “transport shoppers into the metaverse.”. The latest line from Koon’s label — Mostly Heard Rarely Seen 8-Bit — features physical garments embedded with a redeemable non-fungible token (NFT).
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2022
Eco-conscious chicken lovers can now charge their electric vehicles (EVs ) as they dine thanks to a partnership between Red Rooster and Evie, a company formed in 2017 to build a convenient and dependable EV charging network. Two Evie fast chargers have been installed at the newly renovated Red Rooster Vermont restaurant in Victoria, and there are plans for more.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of luxury homeware brand Murmur, marking the brand’s first ever London outlet store. The 1,637sq ft store is set to open in early August and will be located on Icon Outlet’s upper ground level, featuring a comprehensive range of bed linen, towels, throws and cushions, accessories, home fragrance and gifting options.
Retail Wire
AUGUST 5, 2022
Amazon.com has agreed on a deal to acquire iRobot, maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, for $1.7 billion in an all-cash transaction. “Customers love iRobot products — and I’m excited to work with the iRobot team to invent in ways that make customers’ lives easier and more enjoyable,” says Dave Limp, SVP of Amazon Devices. Colin Angle, CEO of iRobot, will continue to lead the company.
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 3, 2022
Inflation reached 9.1% in June 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is the highest rate in nearly 41 years. High inflation is weighing on shoppers’ budgets, with 62% expecting their living costs to increase even further over the next six months, according to data from Ernst & Young’s (EY) Future Consumer Index.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 2, 2022
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is set to open its first South Australia store, in Adelaide’s Myer Centre. The new store spans 1000sqm and occupies a brand new addition to the Myer Centre. It will sell a range of LifeWear apparel for men, women and kids, alongside seasonal collaborations with designers. Kensuke Suwa, COO of Uniqlo Australia, said: “Our South Australian customers have shown tremendous support since we arrived in Australia.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Sloane Stanley has announced the arrival and debut bricks and mortar store for Prochaine, on the King’s Road this summer. The sustainability-conscious womenswear multi-brand pop-up store features a selection of environmentally responsible labels in one curated space. Prochaine, the carbon neutral, sustainability-conscious womenswear brand, has launched on 340 King’s Road, showcasing a selection of brands until the end of August.
Cisco Retail
AUGUST 5, 2022
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 2, 2022
Unionized Starb u cks cafés are reportedly asking the coffee giant to extend planned benefits , including pay raises, to all stores without going through a bargaining process, according to CNBC. Workers United, the union supporting the organized Starbucks associates, stated in a letter to CEO Howard Schultz that the company can legally offer the benefits to unionized stores without bargaining, as long as the union agrees.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
American sports retailer Lids – which operates the US NBA’s flagship stores – has opened Australia’s first, in Melbourne, Victoria with a second planned for Sydney later this year. Both stores will sell a range of official NBA and WNBA team and league-branded merchandise and memorabilia, including exclusive hyperlocal NBA products, apparel, headwear, jerseys, sporting goods and collectibles from brands such as Nike, New Era, Mitchell & Ness and Wilson.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of the premium apparel brand, Superdry, adding to the destination’s line up of over 60 premium retail brands. Located on Icon Outlet’s Upper Level, Superdry’s 3,541sq ft store, will open in late August, stocking the brand’s authentic apparel collection, including T-shirts, tops, hoodies, sweatshirts, knitwear, jeans, loungewear and a full range of accessories.
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 4, 2022
Notebooks and legal pads have been part and parcel of many businesses for decades now. Despite massive technological advancements, notebooks have remained a daily necessity making bulk notebooks and bulk notepad purchases a common consideration. Finding good bulk notebooks for your business can be a time-consuming task, given that there are a wide array of options out there, ranging from sewn and spiral bound to soft and hardcovers.
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Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 4, 2022
[Editor’s Note: See the store for yourself and go behind the scenes with Co-founder Vibhu Norby in our Store Tours video here.]. Even those who know next to nothing about Web3 probably know it’s internet-based (the word “web” is a pretty good hint). So the idea of a physical Web3 store at one of the nation’s hottest new malls might seem a bit perplexing, and yet that’s exactly what Solana Spaces is.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 4, 2022
Alibaba Group has reported flat quarterly revenue growth for the first time in its history, showing how China’s Covid lockdowns have hit its business. The slowdown adds to challenges facing China’s e-commerce giant, which has enjoyed double-digit revenue growth almost every quarter since it went public in 2014, as it navigates Beijing’s crackdown on tech companies as well as its scrutiny of founder Jack Ma.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
At the beginning of the pandemic, massive shifts and changes were needed for a multitude of industries and the way they operate. One of the industries that saw extensive change was the retail industry, especially when it came to finding solutions for safe and reliable methods of payment. . The ability to be able to pay for goods and services without having to make physical contact was a high priority for retailers looking to keep staff and customers safe while conducting business.
Cisco Retail
AUGUST 2, 2022
The increase in bandwidth demand and access to engaging online content has led to a rapid expansion of 5G technology deployments. This combination of increased demand from a multitude of user equipment devices (laptops, mobile phones, tablets) and rapid technology deployment has created a diverse threat surface potentially affecting the availability and sustainability of desired low latency outcomes (virtual reality, IoT, online gaming, etc.).
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Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 2, 2022
Web3 is all about the internet, so creating a retail storefront featuring concepts like blockchain and cryptocurrency seems a tad counterintuitive, but that’s exactly what the team at Solana Spaces has done. The goal according to Co-founder and CEO Vibhu Norby (if he sounds familiar it’s because he’s also the mind behind high-tech retail concept b8ta) is to create an inviting environment that helps bring the “crypto-unfamiliar” into the exciting world of Web3.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 3, 2022
From plant pots transformed into side tables, to bread boxes turned into nightstands, Kmart Australia’s affordable products have long inspired customers to use glue, paint and their own ingenuity to create stylish items for their home. Private Facebook groups with hundreds of thousands of members exist solely to share tips and ideas for Kmart hacks, with the best ones routinely going viral.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 4, 2022
Landsec has announced the opening of two ‘UK first’ attractions at Bluewater, Kent as the destination expands its partnership with Hangloose Adventures. Europe’s biggest purpose-built giant swing, standing at 46-metres tall, will open at Bluewater this month. Skydive, a free-fall experience not found anywhere else in Europe, and the UK’s only outdoor sky dive machine, will follow later this summer.
Small Biz Trends
AUGUST 4, 2022
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