Sun.Nov 19, 2023

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“Really powerful”: Why Mecca is expanding its female-focused business fund

Inside Retail

Business as a force for good has become a major theme in the current retail landscape: from Patagonia and Outland Denim, to Flora & Fauna and Thankyou. Beauty firm Mecca is also on its own journey, having put women front and centre in its business for the past 25 years. From being founded and run by a majority female team – 95 per cent of Mecca’s team are women – to making a female-friendly shopping experience both in-store and online, Mecca champions women in whatever way it ca

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Tissa Fontaneda, London

Retail Store Windows

That season is upon us again and there's nothing more magical than finding these gorgeous places along beautiful historical London streets decorated to perfection. This amazing Spanish brand is known for its impeccable quality, attention to detail and our favourite element, Artisan Craftsmanship. Their exquisitely designed Leather handbags, accessories and a selection of ready-to-wear might provide your gift answer for that loved one who has everything.

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US brand Nautical Bowls primed for Australian launch

Inside Retail

Nautical Bowls, an acai bowl retail chain founded in the US, is heading to our shores. The first three stores will open across the country in December. The initial stores in West Village in West End, Brisbane, the Q Super Centre, Gold Coast and Hillary’s Boat Harbour, Perth, will be company-owned. Dean Lightfoot is the area developer for Australia. Lightfoot brings experience with Gelatissimo, BaskinRobbins and Andersens to his new role.

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Why the digitalisation of logistics – from first mile to last – is crucial

Inside Retail

With the peak retail season nearing, inefficiencies in the supply chain will inevitably be exposed: inaccurate data and congested systems will lead to delays in order fulfilment and compromise the ability of retailers and suppliers to meet desired service levels. At the same time, the “Amazon effect” continues to drive customer expectations for fast, low-cost delivery to any address, anywhere in the world, the ability to place orders through multiple channels, and emerging services like buy-onli

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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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Exclusivity the name of the game as luxury firms target ‘VICs’ for growth

Inside Retail

The world’s biggest luxury brands seeking growth in their second-largest market China are all courting the likes of wealthy entrepreneur Diana Wang. Shanghai-based Wang, an investor who also owns a namesake fashion label, is an avid collector of fine jewellery who regularly shops at Cartier, Tiffany and Chopard, among others. She is also what luxury companies call a VIC, or very important client, a segment of the market they are increasingly targeting as China’s post-pandemic economi

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The thinking behind LG’s direct-to-consumer play in Singapore

Inside Retail

Korean consumer electronics giant LG has launched a new online shopping experience for customers in Singapore, as it looks to tap into the region’s soaring e-commerce market. The integration with Stripe, a global payment processing platform, means that LG customers can now securely pay online with credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayNow.

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