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Robots in retail: Balancing automation with the human touch

Inside Retail

In contrast, when robots are used correctly to add a sense of competitive advantage to staff, workers are liberated from repetitive tasks and given the freedom to engage creatively, whether that’s designing in-store displays, creating engaging promotions, or coming up with fresh ideas to enhance the customer experience.

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Hampshire’s first New Balance store to open ahead of Black Friday

Retail Focus

Gunwharf Quays has announced that performance fashion and footwear brand, New Balance, will open its first Hampshire-based store on Wednesday 27th November, ahead of Black Friday. Independent since 1906, New Balance empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.

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Day two at NRF: Pattern Beauty, Tommy Hilfiger and the power of storytelling

Inside Retail

So I wanted to sell those types of clothes to my customers, the designer recalled. A new look for New Balance During one of the last panels of the day, Joe Preston, the CEO and president of New Balance, spoke with Brad Smith, anchor for Yahoo! You can’t just talk down to them.

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Nike sues Skechers, New Balance, alleging patent infringements

Inside Retail

Nike has filed lawsuits against Skechers and New Balance, alleging that some of the rival brands’ sneakers violated its patent rights. The lawsuits target New Balance’s Fresh Foam, FuelCell and other shoe models, as well as Skechers’ Ultra Flex and Glide Step among other models.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. 🧡 Designing Personalized Customer Experiences: Explore ways to craft tailored customer interactions that foster loyalty and satisfaction.

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“Running is on trend right now”: New Balance expands hybrid retail model

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. The New Balance UCC (uncommonly common concept) store is redefining the traditional retail experience by placing people, not products, at the forefront of the retail experience.

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New Balance opens its first ‘Grey Store’ in Asia Pacific

Inside Retail

Sports footwear and apparel manufacturer New Balance has opened its first Grey Store in the Southern Hemisphere – at Sydney’s The Galeries shopping centre. New Balance recorded worldwide sales of US$5.3 The post New Balance opens its first ‘Grey Store’ in Asia Pacific appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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