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Pool retail chains in trans-Tasman merger

Inside Retail

Pool and spa franchise network Swimart has merged with its New Zealand peer Paramount Pools to expand its trans-Tasman presence. Founded by ASX-listed Waterco in 1983, Swimart operates 70 stores in Australia and six in New Zealand, most of which are independently operated franchises. Meanwhile, Paramount Pools has five locations in New Zealand, with more than 50 years of experience providing top quality pools to Kiwis.

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xsxl imagines seoul store as futuristic pink spacecraft with chromatic finishes & kinetic plants

Design Boom

a glamorous art deco suite room, a cafe reminiscent of a 1920s whiskey bar, and an 'alien garden' with metallic fountains welcome shoppers. The post xsxl imagines seoul store as futuristic pink spacecraft with chromatic finishes & kinetic plants appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Meet Indyx, the personal style app that is solving fashion sustainability issue

Inside Retail

Fashion has embraced technology at every turn from social media to virtual change rooms, yet consumers’ wardrobes have remained analogue. A closet full of clothes and nothing to wear is an age-old problem that has only been exacerbated by the convenience of online shopping. Indyx is the latest app attempting to create a virtual wardrobe but this time around the founders, Yidi Campbell and Devon Rule, are dialled in on the real gaps in consumers’ wardrobes and its not more clothing.

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This Future is Currently Unavailable: Isola 2024 Highlights

Design Wanted

There’s a resounding emphasis on sustainability and a compelling call to action at this year’s Isola Design Festival. As an integral part of Milan Design Week, […] The post This Future is Currently Unavailable: Isola 2024 Highlights appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Majority of Australians would support ban on disposable coffee cups

Inside Retail

A majority of Australians will support a ban of disposable coffee cups and sachets – but not of bubble wrap or cling film – according to a recent survey. Market research company YouGov found that 61 per cent of Australians will back legislation to ban disposable cups while 57 per cent said they are in favour of banning coffee machine capsules and condiment sachets.

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How Kizik is looking to redefine the sneaker category with retail expansion

Inside Retail

Innovative sneaker brand Kizi already has a firm toehold in the footwear industry. Founded by Michael Pratt in 2017, the digitally native brand is known for its patented design, which allows the wearer to slip the shoes on and off hands-free. In 2019, Kizik’s parent company, HandsFree Labs, received a minority stake investment from footwear giant Nike and last year the brand was stocked in five Nordstrom stores in the Midwest and West Coast.

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Franchise Council Australia CEO exits, interim boss announced

Inside Retail

The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has appointed Tanya Robertson as interim CEO effective immediately. This follows the departure of outgoing Matthew Monaghan, who left the organisation for personal reasons, and finished with the FCA today. Robertson has a strong track record of involvement in the FCA and the franchising sector. She has been part of the Victorian Committee for almost 16 years, and for a board director and Victorian State Chapter president for five years.

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Woolworths NZ to equip all stores with team safety cameras

Inside Retail

Woolworths New Zealand has rolled out team safety cameras to all of its 191 stores, following a successful 17-store trial. The move is part of the company’s $41 million, three-year investment program to improve store security. The company has reported a 75 per cent increase in physical assaults and a 148 per cent increase in serious reportable events during the past three years.

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Retail expert on China’s department store dilemma and potential growth drivers

Inside Retail

In the landscape of global commerce, few sectors evoke as much intrigue and promise as the consumer goods market in China. With higher than expected growth , a burgeoning middle class, and evolving consumer preferences, China stands at the forefront of the retail revolution. According to a report by Fung Business Intelligence (FBI) and China Commerce Association for General Merchandise (CCAGM), the consumer goods market in China is expected to grow in 2024 with the proactive policies of the gove