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Creative Retail Awards Shortlist 2021

Retail Focus

After an exciting process of reviewing a record amount of entries, the shortlist for the third Creative Retail Awards has been revealed. The Awards recognise and reward innovation and excellence in retail design and experience from around the world. The winners and highly commended entries will be announced at a unique awards ceremony to be held at Proud Embankment on 14th October 2021.

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What do Macy's and the Toys R Us brand have to offer each other?

Retail Dive

The two retail names are betting on each other in a shop-in-shop rollout, but branding alone won't make their partnership work.

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How to Build Strong Reseller Networks

Wiser

How do you get your products into the hands of excited customers? Through a strong reseller network. A reseller network is your collection of partner retailers who will stock your products—they could be brick-and-mortar stores, eCommerce sites, or a mix of both. No matter which resellers you have, there’s always a level of risk in choosing the best partners for you.

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Luxury brand Hermès targeted by animal rights protestors

Inside Retail

The backlash toward leather-good brand Hermès has sparked protests around the world from affiliates of PETA after footage emerged last week of the “barbaric” conditions of its crocodile farm suppliers. In Paris, London and New York, PETA activists stood outside Hermès stores in crocodile masks, holding bloodied handbags and signs, protesting the business to stop the poor treatment of animals.

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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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Crep Collection Club & Vanilla make bricks and mortar debuts at Bluewater

Retail Focus

Landsec has announced the launch of two new retail concepts at Bluewater in Kent. Crep Collection Club, the trend-led sneaker specialists, have opened their first standalone store, whilst accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla has launched its debut space at the destination, following the success of its established online and concession presence. Located adjacent to Jo Malone on the Upper Guild Hall, the 1,042 sq ft Crep Collection Club flagship store represents a bricks and mortar debut for t

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A Post-Pandemic World Requires Digital Innovation

Retail TouchPoints

While technology’s role in retail has been apparent for some time, the current post-pandemic ecommerce environment demands that retail incorporates innovative solutions for both owner and customer. This innovation imperative, whether digital-first, touchless tech or other internet of things (IoT) customer experience, also requires the business owner to consider technology as important an aspect of company strategy as actual goods.

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Revealed: The science behind Aldi’s Special Buys strategy

Inside Retail

We’ve all seen it. A pack of eager shoppers in a huddle waiting for doors to open early in the morning. You might walk by and wonder what the excitement is about. Then you realise it’s either Wednesday or Saturday, which means one thing: Aldi Special Buys. Even if you weren’t planning to look, you might now be intrigued. What is the theme today? The snow gear that recently made headlines?

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Burlington Arcade Launches Thomas Goode & Co Boutique

Retail Focus

Burlington Arcade, the historic retail destination in London’s Mayfair, has announced that luxury homeware house Thomas Goode & Co have relocated to the iconic London shopping destination. The renowned label – home to the world’s finest tableware, china, silverware and glassware, stocking global brands including Hermes, Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix and Missoni – has been based in Mayfair for almost 200 years, and is delighted to now present their luxury tablew

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Your Grocery Store is Going Robotic, but Not Where You Think

Retail TouchPoints

In previous years, much of the activity around grocery stores and robotics involved front-of-store processes, where autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) moved up and down aisles to scan inventory levels, clean floors or scan the area for spills. Many of these efforts changed drastically when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, resulting in a surge in customer demand for digital shopping options including delivery, curbside and touchless pickup.

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Inclusion and segregation in retail: The ethnic food aisle

Tokinomo

You go to the grocery store prepared to shop for the whole week. However, on your shopping list, you have various ingredients, including a bag of spaghetti. Of course, you go to the aisle where you can find pasta and rice. However, a few decades ago, spaghetti was considered an ethnic food and it had a place on the ethnic aisle, along with German hot dogs.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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NSW Premier outlines plan for retail to reopen in coming months

Inside Retail

Non-essential retail outlets in New South Wales have been given the green light to open in a reduced capacity once the state reaches its 70 per cent double-vaccination target, which according to an ABC analysis would be approximately October 18. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Thursday, as the state recorded 1,405 infections and five deaths, that New South Wales would open up to fully vaccinated residents on the Monday following hitting the vaccination target.

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Women are going to college, many men are not

Retail Wire

The amount of students enrolled in higher education institutions in the U.S. has fallen by 1.5 million over the past five years with 71 percent of that decline represented by males. The percentage of women attending college and earning degrees has continued to grow as a part of the whole. Nearly 60 percent of college students for the 2020-21 academic year were female, according to the National Student Clearinghouse.

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From Online Quizzes to In-Store Screens, Madison Reed Emphasizes a Fluid Customer Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Building connections with consumers is one of retail’s most enduring challenges, and highly tactile brands faced extra difficulty when the pandemic limited traditional in-person efforts. Madison Reed responded by building out its omnichannel experiences: in the last 18 months , the retailer has launched virtual hair coloring parties, added video consultations and introduced video screens at its Color Bars.

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diptyque’s globetrotting extravaganza arrives at Selfridges’ Corner Shop

Retail Focus

To celebrate diptyque’s 60th anniversary, StudioXAG’s creative team bring to life the Maison’s vision of an immersive globetrotting extravaganza. To mark the milestone, the pioneering parfumerie Maison has launched five limited edition scented creations dedicated to the spirit of each destination. Visitors are given the chance to travel the world from West to East, learning something new about diptyque at every stop.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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 Bailey Nelson’s exploration of virtual tech

Inside Retail

Australian eyewear brand Bailey Nelson is reaping the rewards of augmented reality (AR) technology following the successful launch of virtual try-ons, which have driven online sales conversion growth by over 400 per cent this year. After being forced to shut 80 stores globally during the first wave of Covid last year, the business invested heavily in e-commerce and technology to keep sales ticking over.

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Only half of workers want to keep working past 62

Retail Wire

The percentage of American workers who intend to remain on the job after age 62 dropped to 50.1 percent, according to a July labor market survey by the Federal Reserve in New York. Those planning to work past 67 also fell from 34.1 percent last year to 32.4 percent now. Many older Americans with jobs are less inclined to seek new ones than in the past.

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Making It Work! Curbside Pickup Edition

Retail TouchPoints

We saw curbside pickup surge during the pandemic. But as consumers crave to get back into stores, how will demand change? Will we continue to see retailers invest heavily in refining and optimizing the curbside experience? Join Alicia Esposito of Retail TouchPoints, and Aptos’ Dave Bruno and Richard Willis, as they discuss how retailers can turn “click and collect” into “click and CONNECT.”.

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Andrew Martin adds to its Chelsea Harbour showroom offering

Retail Focus

Global design brand Andrew Martin has opened a new showroom at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour , creating the ultimate stage for discovery. With its current showroom based on the ground floor of the North Dome focusing on fabrics and wallpapers, the new pop-up covers 2,500sq ft showcasing a rich selection of artwork and furniture. Founded in 1978, Andrew Martin has been at the forefront of global design.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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Opinion: Australia Post’s temporary freeze is a warning of things to come

Inside Retail

Retailers around the country were left reeling over Father’s Day weekend as Australia Post made the decision to temporarily cease all parcel collections to help cope with overwhelming demand. Retailers who are wholly reliant on large-scale delivery providers such as Australia Post should take this announcement as a stark warning for the months ahead.

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Publix to open first store in Kentucky

Retail Wire

Publix, which has expanded up the East Coast from its Florida home, is veering a bit westward with its next move to open its first store in Kentucky. Publix expects to open the 55,000-square-foot store, which will be located in eastern Louisville, in the fourth quarter of 2023. “Moving into Kentucky is a natural progression for our company, and we are excited to serve and be a part of this vibrant community,” Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a statement.

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How Brands Large and Small are Leaning into the Amazon Effect to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

It’s no secret that Amazon is the ecommerce titan. According to a 2020 survey, over half of U.S. adults say they begin their online shopping search on Amazon. But the larger Amazon gets, the more competition arises. Time and time again, history shows that big players have weaknesses. But with a little creativity other players can shape marketplace dynamics.

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VIA Outlets pioneers sustainable Re.Love pop-up initiative

Retail Focus

VIA Outlets have announced the launch of its new sustainable pop-up initiative the ‘Re.Love’ pop-up store. The concept is part of VIA Outlets ’ wider strategy with the ambition to go “Beyond Sustainable” and create an even more positive and regenerative approach to outlet shopping. It will be the first-ever pop-up store from VIA Outlets offering sustainable collections and initiatives from existing brands and new brand partners.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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

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Failures and floats: The Covid-19 reshuffle looms

Inside Retail

Profit reporting season for retailers listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) will, in all likelihood, post some positive results despite the doom and gloom of Covid-19. The ASX has climbed to record heights through lockdowns and the economic rollercoaster of the past 18 months and every indication suggests that the major listed retailers have fared remarkably well on sales and profit growth through Covid-19.

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‘Grandfluencers’ build up throngs of social media followers

Retail Wire

Joan MacDonald was 71 and in poor physical shape when her fitness coach daughter told her that she needed to make changes or have her health deteriorate. She began watching what she ate and working out. Four years later she has 1.4 million followers on Instagram who check in to get advice and see what Ms. MacDonald is up to. She has become a “grandfluencer,” a small but growing list of people over 70 who are inspiring others via social media.

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Amazon to Deploy Just Walk Out Tech in Two Whole Foods Stores in 2022

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon will let Whole Foods customers “skip the checkout line” at two new Just Walk Out-enabled locations, in Washington, D.C. and Sherman Oaks, Calif., set to open next year. Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology uses a combination of computer vision, sensor fusion and deep learning to allow customers to shop as they normally would, then leave the store with the items they’ve collected without going through a checkout line.

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Bucherer launch unique American flagship store in the heart of New York City

Retail Focus

Located at 12 East 57th Street, home of the legendary Tourneau TimeMachine, the new Bucherer 1888 flagship store is a three-story tall, almost 1,700-square-metre expanse. With captivating custom designs, lounges and bars, art installations and the introduction of their highly successful Bucherer BLUE and Bucherer Fine Jewellery collections to the US market.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Crumpler in administration, up for sale after Covid stifles travel

Inside Retail

Australian bag brand Crumpler has appointed voluntary administrators and is up for an urgent sale, after the company determined its current cash flow couldn’t keep it afloat. PKF Melbourne’s Jason Stone and Glenn Franklin were appointed as administrators at a board meeting on 31 August, and are hopeful that a sale will occur on a going concern basis.

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Walmart ends quarterly bonuses after raising hourly pay

Retail Wire

Walmart is ending its practice of paying quarterly bonuses to hourly workers, having recently raised the wages it pays workers. The retailer will end bonus pay beginning on Jan. 31, 2022. The average worker at Walmart now earns $16.40 an hour, according to the retailer, which will up its minimum wage to $12 an hour beginning on Sept. 25.

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Clarus Commerce Expands Loyalty Options With Acquisition of PrizeLogic

Retail TouchPoints

Clarus Commerce has acquired digital engagement solution provider PrizeLogic in a deal that aims to combine both companies’ core competencies and proprietary technologies. The companies seek to leverage their loyalty, rebate and promotion solutions to help retailers drive engagement. A recent Clarus Commerce study found that 68% of shoppers believe their loyalty is more difficult to maintain than ever before.

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Rituals Cosmetics to make regional debut in centre:mk

Retail Focus

Rituals Cosmetics is to open a new store at centre:mk Milton Keynes marking its debut in the region. Located on Silbury Arcade opposite the new H Beauty flagship , the 2,571 sq ft store will open later this year. The store will offer the brand’s full range of luxurious yet affordable home, bath and body products designed to turn every day routines into meaningful rituals.

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Exploring the Advantages and Hurdles of Direct Store Deliveries

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.