Mon.May 13, 2024

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How fierce competition in digital channels is reshaping marketing budgets

Inside Retail

Competition in digital marketing is fierce: 81 per cent of retail marketing executives expect it to increase even further this year, and 69 per cent plan to raise their spending accordingly. That is but one of the key conclusions in a new research publication – the 2024 Marketing Spend Report – that provides a timely overview of where companies see their marketing priorities during the first half of this year and entering the next – and which underlines the importance of digital marketing channe

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sala hars envisions apparel store in mexico as ‘industrial bunker’ with overlapping forms

Design Boom

the architects create a dynamic display system through a procession of enfilades for tiempos flagship store. The post sala hars envisions apparel store in mexico as ‘industrial bunker’ with overlapping forms appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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What history can teach us about retailing in a downturn

Inside Retail

It’s tough out there for many retailers – you don’t need me to tell you that. There’s enough written about inflationary pressures, consumer uncertainty, and increasing competition that if you’re not feeling the pinch, you should feel privileged. Retail trade figures are still steady if not slightly growing at the overall level. Yet it’s hard to separate these figures from inflation, the growth of ultra discounters like Temu and Shein, and the fact that a lot of sales now are coming at heavy disc

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How Retailers Can Leverage Multilingual Content to Expand Globally

Retail Focus

In a world where business can be done in the blink of an eye, we offer our services and products to customers from all parts of the globe. It is for this reason that language diversity is so important when it comes to customer satisfaction and sales. With the world becoming more globalised by the day, retailers need to prioritise multilingual content strategies.

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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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Barbeques Galore CEO on how New Zealand is the blueprint for its global growth

Inside Retail

Barbeques Galore has launched a B2B e-commerce site as it looks to grow its wholesale business both in Australia and overseas. It is just the latest retailer looking to tap into the rapidly growing opportunity around B2B e-commerce, with online rug retailer Miss Amara also investing in this space. Miss Amara has grown the number of its B2B customers from 400 to over 4000 in recent years.

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Currys selects Accenture and Microsoft to accelerate adoption of generative AI

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Currys plc (LSE: CURY), a leading international omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, has selected Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) to deliver its core cloud technology infrastructure that will enable the retailer to leverage the latest AI technologies to enhance operations, elevate the shopping experience, and impro

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TwentyOne06’s journey with Pitfire Pizza Dubai Hills

Design Middleeast

TwentyOne06 with Pitfire Pizza Exploring how TwentyOne06 imbued Pitfire Pizza’s established brand identity into the design of their Dubai Hills location From storytelling to material selection, learn how TwentyOne06 translates the already-existing brand identity with design storytelling at Pitfire Pizza into a new location, enhanced premium look and feel as well as a new bar offering.

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Post-production at scale poses biggest hurdle to maximising ‘Return on Video’

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cloudinary’s Aditya Ghule unpacks research that reveals why brands that streamline video’s thorny video post-production process stand to gain serious competitive advantage Digital-first brands love video. That’s in part because buyers love them too.

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Enhancing Customer Experiences Through Improved Connections 

Theatro

Enhancing Customer Experiences Through Improved Connections Effective communication within retail environments is vital for sustaining productivity and ensuring your team is enhancing customer experience. Traditional communication methods, such as manual searches for information or using overloaded radio channels and paging systems, are not only time-consuming but also prone to exacerbation by labor shortages, reducing overall team productivity.

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True Fit democratises fashion genome and unlocks growth for rising fashion brands in Shopify

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! True Fit, the leading AI-driven platform that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced that, following its launch in Shopify at the end of 2023, it is now driving a 14% average GMV growth for fashion brands on the platform, giving rise to the next generation of scaling fashion retailers.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Old London Way gin by Andranik Ovsepian

Retail Design Blog

Explore “Old London Way”: a captivating journey through the diverse world of gin, where each variant unveils its own captivating.

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Electrifying promotions: Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) deliver dynamic pricing, says Pricer

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Introduced 30 years ago as a replacement for paper price labels, electronic shelf labels (ESLs) have come a long way and are now one of the most flexible promotional tools available. Peter Ward, UK country manager at Pricer, looks at the latest use-cases in ESLs’ digital leap forwards There are two key ways to think […] If you want more information

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JLL office by iDA Workplace

Retail Design Blog

Under the innovation spearheaded by iDA Workplace, the JLL Taipei office has undergone a striking transformation. Integrating local elements and.

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Continuing the legacy of design excellence with Gensler

Design Middleeast

Tim Martin, Principal and Managing Director of Gensler Middle East Tim Martin, Principal and Managing Director of Gensler Middle East, talks about his professional journey, favourite areas of work, sustainability, and future expansion plans With over 20 years of global industry experience, how have you seen this field evolve with the times? Over the past two decades, I’ve witnessed significant evolution within our industry, marked by dynamic shifts in sustainability, technology, design phi

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

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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House of B Store by Another D Studio

Retail Design Blog

We believe a brand’s core identity is created through the values of brand founders. We worked to expand and deepen.

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The craft of glassmaking merges meticulous precision with imaginative spontaneity

Design Wanted

Met during the participation in the iF Design Awards gala ceremony and press tour, ANALOG is a contemporary brand from Berlin, specializing in objects crafted from […] The post The craft of glassmaking merges meticulous precision with imaginative spontaneity appeared first on DesignWanted.

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VEJA store by Deirdra Hodgson

Retail Design Blog

There’s no denying, VEJA is on a roll. In a short period of time, the pioneering sneaker brand with eco-friendly.

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N Brown named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! N Brown Group plc, the inclusive fashion and homeware digital retail platform, has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. This is the first time that N Brown has entered the prestigious list from The Sunday Times, which recognises organisations with the highest rates of workplace engagement, happiness and wellbeing – and […] I

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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An exclusive virtual event focused entirely on design for 3D printing

Design Wanted

ADDITIV Design World is an international virtual gathering focused on the latest developments in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). This event involves key influencers from the […] The post An exclusive virtual event focused entirely on design for 3D printing appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Capri-Sun to bring free sports sessions to UK families

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! To celebrate 2024’s ‘Summer of Sport’, from May to August 2024, shoppers purchasing selected packs of Capri-Sun will be able to claim a free sports session in their local area, for children aged 5-16. The offer will be available nationwide across all major retailers, from supermarkets to local convenience stores, enabling as many shoppers as possible to

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Binghatti acquires state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility

Design Middleeast

Manufacturing facility Binghatti’s manufacturing facility along with its cutting-edge technology will serve as a hub for their in-house team Dubai developer Binghatti proudly announces the acquisition of a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility in Dubai. The newly acquired steel factory marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the real estate industry.

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Unilever teams up with Usain Bolt to support the launch of Persil Wonder Wash

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Unilever has launched a significant multi-million-pound “Fast Just Got Better” marketing campaign[1] featuring the eight-time Olympic gold medallist coined ‘the world’s fastest man’, Usain Bolt, to showcase the new Persil Wonder Wash laundry detergent.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Why Timber Crates Are The Smart Choice For Your Retail Shipping Needs

RetailMinded

The retail industry covers many items you can’t live without—from the food you consume to the devices that make your life convenient. As such, it’s one of the highest-earning sectors worldwide. This wouldn’t have been possible without technologies and the ease of shipping. And this is where timber crates reign supreme. Industry estimates show that the wooden crates market was valued at USD$ 986.34 million in 2022.

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Futon Company partners with Trustly for enhanced, secure ‘pay by bank’ eExperience

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Trustly, the global leader in open banking payments, is excited to announce a new partnership with Futon Company to introduce its ‘pay by bank’ service to their customers. This collaboration will enable a simpler, safer, and more efficient payment journey for millions of consumers.

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Cordwainers Footwear Awards launch: finalists and life time achievement award winner announced

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The 2024 Cordwainers Footwear Awards will take place on Thursday 13 June, in the elegant and historic surroundings of Saddlers’ Hall, in the heart of the City of London. Open to students of footwear design across the UK, 16 finalists will compete to win the coveted Cordwainers Footwear Awards Trophy.

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Strong growth accelerates investment at Seabrook crisps owner, Calbee

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Calbee UK has announced that it will accelerate growth investment plans thanks to its strong performance. The business saw turnover increase by 16.6% and operating profit increase by 59.2%, in the latest reports and accounts to December 2023.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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pladis launches flavoursome addition to Jacob’s Crinklys

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is heating up retailers’ Crisps & Snacks sales with a sizzling non-HFSS flavour set to widen appeal for its £12.9M Jacob’s Crinklys brand.

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Dobbies announces community winners for national campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, has revealed the community and charity groups across the UK that will receive support to help transform, restore or start their indoor or outdoor green spaces this year.

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Sainsbury’s expands on recipe kit offering with SimplyCook and new partnership with Gousto

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This May, Sainsbury’s is delighted to announce an expansion of its recipe kit range, launching six new recipe kits from Gousto, the UK’s best recipe box for choice, as well as introducing brand new recipes in its existing partnership with SimplyCook with Sainsbury’s.

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HERA launches eight-week pop-up in three Fenwick stores as it makes its debut into wholesale

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online clothing brand HERA begins an eight-week pop-up in British department store Fenwick from May 9th onwards. Making its physical debut in retail since its acquisition and transformation in 2021, the launch signifies the start of a new chapter for the brand and its customers.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.