Sun.Nov 12, 2023

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“An emotional message”: Why Christmas ads are all about storytelling

Inside Retail

With the Christmas holidays almost a month away, and Cyber Weekend sales starting soon, brands around the world have started releasing their holiday ads. And while presents, family and connection are still top of mind, brands are finding new, inventive ways to get their message across this year. For example, in its new ad, the John Lewis Partnership seeks to replace a traditional pine tree with a giant venus flytrap as a family Christmas centrepiece.

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ARC’TERYX flagship brings vancouver’s pacific northwest roots to beijing

Design Boom

designing its ARC'TERYX beijing flagship, still young architects recreates the dramatic landscapes surrounding vancouver. The post ARC’TERYX flagship brings vancouver’s pacific northwest roots to beijing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Metcash to take complete ownership of Total Tools

Inside Retail

Wholesale distribution company Metcash will fully acquire trade tool supplier Total Tools by the end of this month. Metcash currently owns 85 per cent of Total Tools and is acquiring the remaining 15 per cent stake for $101.5 million after the current owners of the minority stake exercised a put option. Total Tools has 112 retail stores and is expected to open about 10 more stores a year for the foreseeable future.

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How can your business prepare for a cyber-attack and improve recovery times?

Inside Retail

With cyber breaches on the rise, particularly as we head into the ‘Golden Quarter’ for retailers, it is important that all businesses think not just about identifying the weak points that could let a cyber-attacker in and remedying one – but also about how you’d get your business back up and running again in the aftermath of a cyber incident. Why you need a recovery plan Imagine your business has been impacted by a cyber-attack.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Balenciaga names Michelle Yeoh as new global brand ambassador

Inside Retail

Actress, producer, and martial artist Michelle Yeoh is Balenciaga’s new brand ambassador. Yeoh, who wore Balenciaga Couture for her red-carpet appearances at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, reached an agreement with the luxury label to expand their collaboration into an official capacity. Her new role is celebrated with a portrait by the documentary photographer Platon, known for capturing celebrities.

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Richemont posts moderate sales growth for H1

Inside Retail

Cartier’s parent company Richemont has reported $17.13 billion in sales for the six months to September, posting a 6 per cent year-on-year growth led by Asia Pacific. The luxury group said the slow pace of growth was influenced by the “uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical environments”. Meanwhile, the company recorded an operating loss of $1.18 billion from discontinued operations primarily resulting from an $840 million non-cash write-down of Yoox Net-a-Porter net assets.

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Lego opens world’s largest store in Sydney

Inside Retail

Toy company Lego has opened the world’s largest store in Sydney, featuring a minifigure factory, a story-telling table and a pick-and-build wall. The 900sqm two-storey Lego store at Sydney Arcade opened its doors to the public on Saturday (November 11). The store also features architectural landmarks of Australia, such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, made of Lego bricks. “We hope the unveiling of the world’s largest Lego store in Australia will delight both l

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Paradigm shift: Why SMEs face urgent need to change data collection habits

Inside Retail

The federal government recently announced that it would accept many of the recommendations outlined in its review of the Privacy Act 1988, which was released earlier this year. A significant change is the removal of an exemption for small businesses, with a turnover of less than $3 million. Previously, these small to medium enterprises (SMEs) were exempt from provisions obligating them to keep private information secure, and to notify customers if a breach occurred.

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