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Why retailers must rethink their Meta and Google ad strategies in 2025

Inside Retail

The digitalisation of media has seen advertising budgets diverted towards social media campaigns and search engine marketing in Australia, 70 per cent of digital advertising spend goes to Meta and Google. For many retailers, these platforms have grown to consume the whole marketing funnel and their templated options have become the default. Metas advertising revenue in 2024 grew year-on-year, with ad impressions up 6 per cent across all platforms, however, price per ad increased by 14 per cent

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pixelated gaming visuals turn into bold colored blocks within x+living’s top toy flagship store

Design Boom

top toys first global flagship store in shanghai, designed by x+living, feels like entering a retro video game. The post pixelated gaming visuals turn into bold colored blocks within x+living’s top toy flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Beyond simplicity: adequate technology for exceptional design

Design Wanted

When I worked at IDEO, I spoke with a few colleagues from IDEO.org who introduced me to the term appropriate […] The post Beyond simplicity: adequate technology for exceptional design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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The Future of Retail at MWC 25: Key Innovations and Trends

CAAD

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, recently held in Barcelona, has established itself as the epicenter of technological innovations that are redefining the future of retail. This year, the event highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) , extended reality (XR) , and circular economy are transforming the shopping experience and business management in the retail sector. photo courtesy: 2025 GSMA / MWC Artificial Intelligence as a Driving Force for Change AI was one of the central topics at

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Innovative Services You Can Offer In Your New Retail Pharmacy

RetailMinded

The pharmacy sector is undergoing substantial expansion, creating considerable prospects for both business owners and medical experts. According to Statista, the global pharmacy market is projected to reach an impressive USD 1.52 trillion in revenue by 2025. This growth trajectory is further emphasized by an anticipated annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.11% from 2025 to 2029.

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Residential development forecasts take the risk out of store location planning

Inside Retail

Location has always been a prime strategic advantage in the highly competitive grocery retailing industry. Traditionally, major retailers worldwide have had to rely on local government data and interpreting planning policies to determine where to land bank for future developments and where to consider rebuilding, upgrading or expanding existing stores.

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Paola Lenti Launches New Flagship Store In Dubai By Purity

Design Middleeast

On February 26, Paola Lenti opened its first flagship store in Dubai, located in Jumeirah Paola Lenti, the renowned Italian brand specializing in high-end indoor and outdoor furniture, has opened the doors to its first flagship store in Dubai on February 26. Located in Jumeirah, this new showroom represents a significant expansion of the brands global presence and reinforces its commitment to excellence in design, innovation, and craftsmanship.

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Conagra’s Clarity Powered by Shopperations

Shopperations

Do you struggle with actualization of your shopper marketing events? Many CPGs do. Here we dissect why and what you can do about it.

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Research reveals EV drivers are more likely to be fitness fanatics and thrill-seekers than ICE drivers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Research from national charging network Be.EV and sporting goods retailer Decathlon shows that EV drivers are more likely to do cardio-intensive sports than their petrol and diesel counterparts. The survey of over 3,600 Decathlon shoppers found that EV drivers were more likely to do cardio-intensive sports than their petrol and diesel counterparts, such

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Supply and demand: Where the retail property market is headed

Inside Retail

A trifecta of immigration, housing unaffordability and limited supply of new retail property is creating exciting opportunities for retailers and their landlords around Australia, according to research heads at brokerage firms who spoke with Inside Retail in January. The biggest story underlying the growth opportunities is, unsurprisingly, immigration.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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TWO THIRDS café by CAR

Retail Design Blog

As weve hinted before, Jakarta has quietly hopped on the bandwagon of the good life for quite some time now,

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Horton Interiors Unveils Sophisticated Office Spaces For Exportera DMCC

Design Middleeast

Horton Interiors has revealed two elegantly designed office spaces for Exportera DMCC at Platinum Towers, Dubai Horton Interiors has unveiled two meticulously designed office spaces for Exportera DMCC at Platinum Towers Location: Platinum Towers, Dubai Size: 180 sqm Industry: Plastics & Chemical Distributors Scope: Design & Build Completed: 30 January 2025 In the dynamic center of Dubais global trade and business, Horton Interiors has unveiled two meticulously designed office spaces for

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CEMM Masters Chaos with Shopperations

Shopperations

CEMM is a Shopper Marketing agency that works with CPG clients. Jared Kirby shares how they leverage Shopperations platform to stay on top of their game.

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Porta Venezia Design District ventures into the Gray area

Design Wanted

An elegant and extremely private woman who wore Poiret and was photographed by Berenice Abbott, prolific designer and artist Eileen […] The post Porta Venezia Design District ventures into the Gray area appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Australian retailer Ally Fashion collapses, will shutter 51 stores immediately

Inside Retail

Retailer Ally Fashion has been ordered into liquidation after an application by a landlord for outstanding rent. Founded in 2001, the company expanded its national footprint to 160 stores. Now, 51 stores will close immediately, resulting in the loss of 250 jobs. Staff members of the 109 remaining stores will continue to work in the short term. The Federal Court of Australia appointed Jeff Marsden and Duncan Clubb of BDO Australia as liquidators on February 28.

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CMC Korea by Instory Creative

Retail Design Blog

CMC is one of the largest technology corporations in Vietnam. In the process of going global, CMC opened a branch.

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Farmatodo Unveils Customer-Centric Flagship Store Design

Chutegerdeman

Latin America's leading pharmacy and wellness retailer debuts store of the future designed by Chute Gerdeman. The post Farmatodo Unveils Customer-Centric Flagship Store Design appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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Design Middle East March 2025

Design Middleeast

The post Design Middle East March 2025 appeared first on Design Middle East.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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How to greenify the workplace with grace

Design Wanted

Sheepishly or not, our surroundings manifest in our work. Colors, shapes, patterns of vitality and carefully carved out particularities tend […] The post How to greenify the workplace with grace appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Camilla opens store at Goodman’s Rosebery Engine Yards

Inside Retail

Luxury fashion brand Camilla is among the latest high-end retailers to open at Goodman’s Rosebery Engine Yards in Sydney’s south. The 154sqm boutique joins other premium brands, including Scanlan and Theodore, Saarde, Inartisan, and Oblica, along with beauty clinic Future Skin by Dr Amy Chahal. A My Reggio Childcare centre is also set to open later this year.

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Onitsuka Tiger store by Studio Dini Cataldi

Retail Design Blog

Following Milan and London, Japanese sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger has inaugurated a third European flagship store in Barcelona. Nestled on.

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Dining with cultural inspiration

Lumsden Design

James Dwyer, Creative Director at Lumsden, envisions his ultimate dinner party, bringing together the people who have influenced his design career.

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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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How retailers use promotions to drive sales and capture new customers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Promotions are an essential part of a retailers strategy to drive sales, attract new customers, and build customer loyalty. Retailers use a wide variety of promotional tactics, from discounts to loyalty programmes, to encourage customers to make purchases.

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Disruptive dream weavers: the story of BYBORRE

Design Wanted

If you squint, clothes move like kinetic sculpturesliving layered portraits, animated vessels of expressiveness, of raw resilience at times. Frameless, […] The post Disruptive dream weavers: the story of BYBORRE appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Sustainability, traceability, and trust: A new standard for Australian brands

Inside Retail

As sustainability becomes a driving force in the retail sector, Australian brands are under increasing pressure to provide transparent, verifiable assurances of their environmental and socially responsible contributions. Conscious consumers demand more than just ethical promises they want proof. This is where Testex and the Oeko-Tex Made in Green label add immense benefits.

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Wristcheck Wynn Macau

Retail Design Blog

Wristcheck, a world-renowned watch collection platform, is committed to integrating e-commerce, brick-and-mortar retail, and the promotion of top-quality watches. A.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Ten questions about design and leadership

Lumsden Design

Our Creative Director, James Dwyer, spoke with Design Week about his insights on design and leadership

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Strategies for personalization for modern retailers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online shopping is no longer just about convenience. It is about creating experiences that feel personal and make customers want to return. As competition increases, retailers need to do more than just sell products.

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The idea behind the Cuboid has been percolating in Gustav Rosén’s mind for over a decade

Design Wanted

Although F. Scott Fitzgerald taught us that we cant repeat the past, there are those rare moments in life when […] The post The idea behind the Cuboid has been percolating in Gustav Rosns mind for over a decade appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Town & Country kickstarts interstate growth in WA

Inside Retail

Victorian-based Town & Country Pizza & Pasta has unveiled its first interstate location, in the Margaret River area of Western Australian. Joe Rossi, managing director and son of the founder, said it was a strategic decision to secure a site in the tourist region. A low-key introduction for the restaurant brands first interstate location was also deliberate, Rossi told Franchise Executives.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.