CRP
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED How to Use Custom Packaging as a Marketing Tool Initially, packaging served a practical purpose, allowing companies to protect their products from damage. As competition grew, brands used design elements—like colors, textures, and logos—to attract attention on store shelves. Today, custom packaging is a vital marketing tool used to convey brand values, build loyalty, and influence buying decisions.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Recently, I have been examining what I call ‘The Invisible Enemy’ facing Australian and global retailers. This pervasive, almost intangible force is dismantling the traditional pillars of retail with alarming speed. Once, we knew our competitors. They were visible in malls, high streets, shopping centres, or online marketplaces. But today, the competitive landscape has dramatically shifted, and traditional retailers find themselves grappling with an enemy they can no longer see or predict.
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Retail Times
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! True Fit, the leading AI-driven solution that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced its certification as a Shopify Plus Certified App Partner, helping fashion retailers selling on Shopify leverage AI-size and -fit recommendations to power conversions, improve customer lifetime value (CLV) and reduce returns.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Stirling Property Funds has purchased McGraths Hills Home large format retail (LFR) centre in Sydney’s North West Growth Area for $55 million. “The acquisition of McGraths Hill Home was well supported by our clients, who continue to be attracted to investment opportunities within the LFR sector,” said Scott Girard, head of property at Stirling. “The sector provides exceptional investment fundamentals with the ability to acquire quality assets such as McGraths Hill Home at
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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.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
By Roma Arora The Design Middle East Awards 2024 marked an extraordinary milestone in the region’s design and architecture community. Held at the prestigious Hilton Al Habtoor Al Joud Ballroom, the event truly made history in its own unique way. With over 160 firms submitting nominations and hundreds of entries, the overwhelming response from both industry veterans and budding talents was a testament to the vibrancy and creativity of the field.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Chatime Australia and its executive is facing penalties due to the underpayment of employees at 19 stores across Sydney and Melbourne. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed $120,960 penalty against Chatime Australia and $11,880 against the bubble tea chain franchisor’s MD Chen Zhao for the offence. The Fair Work Ombudsman said that the company paid its employees flat rates as low as $7.59 to $24.30 per hour.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
With the evolution of retail media networks, brands and retailers are seizing the opportunity to shape consumer behaviour in real-time, using in-store touch points to elevate the shopping experience. Nowhere is this more evident than in Australian supermarkets where – following international trends – the deployment of digital screens is driving significant increases in sales of participating brands.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Ariostea, the leading innovator in the world of high-quality porcelain stoneware, has introduced its latest project, Elementae—a sublime reinterpretation of […] The post A new standard in porcelain stoneware design – Elementae by Ariostea appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
What do the top retailers in Australia have in common? Resilient business models, customer-centric thinking and strong value propositions. These were the common factors we found across the retailers in the latest edition of Inside Retail’s Top 25 Retailers by Revenue annual report. While the report is free to download, a ranking only tells you so much, so we reached out to the leaders behind the brands to understand the key drivers of their commercial success in FY24.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The LINDÅKRA 2-seat sofa bed by IKEA embodies this shift, offering a harmonious blend of comfort, style, and practicality tailored […] The post LINDÅKRA: a multifunctional solution for contemporary living appeared first on DesignWanted.
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
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
New Zealand’s core retail sales decreased again in the September quarter, which indicated the continued challenges facing the sector. Stats NZ’s latest Retail Trade Survey shows that core retail sales for the quarter fell 1.7 per cent year-on-year. Total retail sales (including motor vehicles and parts, and fuel) were also down 2.8 per cent. When compared with the June quarter, the total volume of retail sales decreased 0.1 per cent, with declines reported in 10 of the 15 retail industries.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
485 MetaGalaxy is a designer cluster label dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and leading future design trends. It.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Khloe Kardashian has partnered with Luxe Brands to launch XO Khloe’s signature fragrance. First introduced at Harrods in the UK, it will debut exclusively in the US at Ulta Beauty next month. Inspired by Khloe herself and developed by renowned perfumers – Alberto Morillas and Clement Gavarry, XO Khloe carries a rose petals scent with a touch of praline, musk and soft woods.
Mindful Design
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Building a strong visual brand is your ticket to standing out in a bustling marketplace. First impressions matter, and your brand’s visuals are often what catch a potential customer’s eye—whether it’s on your website, social media, or in an ad. Stock photos can be a game-changer, offering an affordable and efficient way to improve your […] The post 7 Ways to Transform Stock Photos into Marketing Gold for Your Business appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
American watch company Movado Group has established a joint venture with premier luxury brand distributor Norbreeze Group to enhance its market position in Singapore and Malaysia. The strategic partnership includes the management of marketing initiatives, sales operations, and distribution channels for Movado Group’s extensive brand portfolio.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Nearly two thirds of designers and creatives admit to lying on their CV, according to new research. 64% of creatives, design, and arts workers said there are fibs on their CV. This makes our sector the most openly dishonest of those represented in the 1,000 person survey conducted by credit card company, Capital on Tap.
Drytac
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Drytac initially launched Polar Smooth 150 Air in North America in June, but the product will be available to purchase in markets worldwide. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the global availability of Polar Smooth 150 Air. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use on most surfaces including painted walls, melamine, glass and many other flat or simple curve surfaces, Polar Smooth 150
Design Week
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
A survey by a US B2B agency revealed that “77% of VCs believe branding significantly impacts their perception of a start-up’s potential and is a key factor in funding decisions.” Our experience as in the UK suggests the same – brand is a core investment asset. In fact , we would go further. Of the […] Source What to read next: What makes a great Eye magazine cover?
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Design Week
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
White Bear has repositioned Freshways, one of the UK’s leading independent dairy suppliers. It was already popular, says White Bear creative director Kelly Mackenzie, a regular choice in cafes, shops and with consumers. And yet people were often unaware of what they’d purchased. “It’s the brand that nobody knows, that everyone’s brought,” Mackenzie says.
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