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Brands Making Good: Sustainability for People and Planet

Chutegerdeman

The fashion industry is undergoing a sustainability shift, with brands prioritizing ethical supply chains, eco-friendly materials, and reducing waste. The post Brands Making Good: Sustainability for People and Planet appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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Coffee Treat unveils franchise model, plans regional growth

Inside Retail

The Victorian hole-in-the-wall coffee shop Coffee Treat has launched into franchising, with plans to extend into country towns. Director Chelsea Hayward told Franchise Executives , “I’ve heard so many times people say they can’t get a decent coffee in the country. So by franchising, I aim to make it accessible to country people. They haven’t had a lot of variety in small country towns.

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20 projects from A’ design award and competition transform interiors into spatial art

Design Boom

with the 2025 edition open for entries, it’s time to showcase 20 past winners from A' design award and competition, turning interiors into a vibrant art form. The post 20 projects from A’ design award and competition transform interiors into spatial art appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Majority of Australians blame supermarkets for cost of living crisis

Inside Retail

A majority of Australians blame supermarkets, at least in part, for the rising cost of living in the country, a survey shows. The Australia Institute’s Carmichael Centre/Centre for Future Work surveyed 1014 participants and found that 83 per cent largely or somehow blame supermarkets for inflation. Meanwhile, 60 per cent nominated groceries as the most-noticed cost increase, compared to 21 per cent who nominated utilities.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Mint Velvet opens key regional store at centre:mk

Retail Focus

Mint Velvet , the British womenswear brand, renowned for its relaxed yet glamorous style has opened its new Boutique, and debut Milton Keynes location, within centre:mk’s premium Silbury Arcade, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK. Spanning 2,100 sq ft, the store offers Mint Velvet’s latest collection of womenswear footwear, and accessories.

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PM reveals plans to ban ‘tricky tactics’. Online stores, gyms are top targets

Inside Retail

Businesses that use deceptive tactics, such as hidden fees and difficult-to-cancel subscriptions, are in the crosshairs of the Albanese Government’s latest consumer protection reforms. Aiming to ban unfair trading practices under Australian Consumer Law, the government hopes these changes will ease cost-of-living pressures and offer fairer treatment to consumers and suppliers alike.

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Exclusive: Dean Salakas on the ‘big future’ of The Party People

Inside Retail

If money were no object, Dean Salakas knows exactly what he would do to take his party supplies business, The Party People, to the next level. “One is to grow online and do a whole re-platform and really focus on driving the business through the website, but also marketplaces,” Salakas told Inside Retail. “And then also bricks-and-mortar. I think bricks-and-mortar has a key role to play in a unified strategy for the business.

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“UX is a joke, and it’s inexcusable”

Design Week

I can’t stop thinking about how people laugh at the experiences we’re designing for them. Here are a few of my favourite UX related jokes: 1. Sign-up friction. Stevie Martin brilliantly identifying one of the sad reasons more people haven’t left Twitter yet. 2. CAPTCHA and authentication hell loops, courtesy again of Stevie Martin. 3. […] Source What to read next: Why 2024 will be the “year of creative emergence” when it comes to AI | What will interactive des

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Expert view: e-tailer Lookfantastic surprises with low-tech approach at new concept store

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lookfantastic, a major player in beauty e-commerce, has taken a bold step into physical retail with the opening of its first permanent store in Altrincham. The store aims to offer a “customer-centric and experiential” shopping experience, building on the brand’s successful pop-up events in Manchester and London.

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20 projects from A’ design award and competition transform interiors into spatial art

Design Boom

with the 2025 edition open for entries, it’s time to showcase 20 past winners from A' design award and competition, turning interiors into a vibrant art form. The post 20 projects from A’ design award and competition transform interiors into spatial art appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Hot property: What’s driving Aeon Mall’s record-high results

Inside Retail

In Japan, the summers are usually fairly temperate, but when the country got a real doozy of a hot one this year, its malls became part of the government’s relief operation. Aeon Mall , Japan’s biggest mall operator, offered up its 92 properties as heat evacuation sites. It benefited commercially as a result. On October 8, the company reported that for the six months ending August 31, its operating revenue reached a record high of 222.2 billion yen (US$1.5 billion), representing an increase of 5

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Winter is coming – how to successfully tackle cold-weather installations

Drytac

Authored by Dennis Leblanc, Senior Business Development Manager at Drytac. Print service providers that produce and install outdoor applications are all-too aware of the challenges that come with this line of work. No matter the season, pieces placed outside will be constantly subject to the elements, be it the harshness of winter or the warm sun of summer.

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Rent the Runway, Glossier, Farm Rio talk brand growth at Shoptalk Fall day one

Inside Retail

“Mission: possible” was the pervading message on day one of the Shoptalk Fall industry event in Chicago. Running from October 16-18, the conference has attracted big names in retail, including Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, Kyle Leahy, CEO of Glossier , Daniel Martinez, global retail director of Farm Rio, and Kiera Gannan, SVP and global GM of Ralph Lauren Brands.

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Nettl Signs sets sail with HP Latex 800W and Drytac media

Drytac

The company used its HP Latex 800W to print the graphics onto Drytac Polar Premium Air vinyl coupled with Weathershield Gloss, before applying the wrap to the hull of the boat. Reading, UK, October 15, 2024: Diversified printing and sign-making business Nettl Signs has used its HP Latex 800W to create an impressive wrap for a rowing boat in preparation for its six-week trip across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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New Zealand’s pre-loved fashion platform Designer Wardrobe enters Australia

Inside Retail

Kiwi online fashion platform Designer Wardrobe has launched in Australia, committing to supporting Australians in addressing fashion waste in landfills. Australians can access hundreds of thousands of listings across Australia and New Zealand, with the average customer saving 60 per cent off the RRP of brands such as Zimmerman, Rebecca Vallance, Levi’s, and Acne Studios.

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JETEZO Chengdu MIXC Store

Retail Design Blog

In our exploration of spatial layout, we chose elegant curves as guides to lead visitors into this journey of discovery.

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How To Become A Teacher While Running A Business

RetailMinded

Balancing multiple career paths can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. For retailers who have mastered their business operations, the idea of pursuing a teaching degree offers an exciting opportunity to share knowledge, inspire others, and expand their professional impact. Whether you want to teach part-time, offer specialized workshops, or contribute to a local educational institution, becoming a teacher while running your business is achievable with careful planning.

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The Visitor by Altavia ODG

Retail Design Blog

The Visitor is a groundbreaking addition to the retail landscape at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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British jewellery brand, Bohomoon, launches 12 and 24-day Advent Calendars

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! British jewellery brand, Bohomoon, has launched its highly-anticipated 12 and 24-day Advent Calendars. Available in both silver and gold, each item has been handpicked by the female-led brand to add a touch of sparkle this Christmas.

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We’re celebrating a big milestone

Barber Design

There’s a buzz among the team around the business turning 25 years old which is very special. Doug sat down with Zara who handles our Marketing and she put him on the spot to answer 3 questions. 25 feels like such a milestone, it’s a testament to the clients we work with, the wonderful briefs we receive and the hard work and dedication from the team.

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Silver Cloud Beauty launches Satin Sleep Mask in WHSmith Travel Retail

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Beauty accessories brand, Silver Cloud, has just launched the latest addition to their product line, an ultra-soft black satin sleep mask that is infused with silver ions, in WHSmith travel retail stores nationwide.

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Four Takeaways: The DBA’s Design Effect event

Design Week

The Design Business Association’s Design Effect event last week was an eight-hour extravaganza at the British Museum combining talks and the Design Effectiveness Awards (we looked at the big winners here). Here are our take-aways. 1.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Top 10 technologies in 2024 that ease entrepreneurs’ lives

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The role of technology in business can’t be underestimated. For entrepreneurs, it’s difficult to imagine significant growth and success without the input provided by technology. Markets are becoming more complex and customers more demanding, and businesses rely on technology to automate repetitive tasks, optimise resources, and make data-driven decisions

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Fiasco’s new identity for Nederlander Theatres

Design Week

It seems like across sectors, a lot of parent brands, with well-known names under their umbrella, are looking to increase their own presence. That was the challenge for Bristol-based Fiasco Design, which was tasked to create a new identity and website for Nederlander Theatres.

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NIQ: smaller baskets but more visits sees growth in food retail remain firm

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Total Till sales picked up at UK supermarkets (+4.7%) in the last four weeks ending 5th October 2024, up from +4.0% in the previous month, according to new data released today by NIQ. This is likely due to shoppers starting to look towards seasonal products as retailers roll out new Halloween and Christmas ranges, resulting in […] If you want more

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Why the return of Victoria’s Secret’s fashion show is a double-edged sword

Inside Retail

After a six-year hiatus, Victoria’s Secret’s fashion show has returned to New York City as part of the brand’s attempt to reset its image and inspire a cultural comeback. When the first runway show debuted in 1995, its pageantry seduced customers all around the world with models who were above supermodel status, they were angels. Fast forward to 2019, the fashion show was cancelled, both literally and socially.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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How to find affordable taxi insurance: tips for comparing policies

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! For individual drivers as well as fleet owners, finding affordable taxi insurance is very important. With so many insurance companies offering so many packages, you have no idea how to compare rates and find better insurance while maintaining adequate coverage.

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The grey market isn’t a black-and-white issue. Here’s why

Inside Retail

Over the years, I’ve heard ‘grey market’ tossed around a lot in the beauty industry. Brands and retailers talk about it all the time, (I do), but how much do we actually understand? After chatting with some beauty insiders, I realised the grey market is still a grey area. So, I decided to get to the black-and-white of it. Here’s what you should know.

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Eco-friendly branded merchandise: sustainable solutions for conscious companies

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the world’s focus on sustainability, businesses must change to reflect the values of today’s eco-conscious consumer. Selecting eco-friendly branded merchandise is one of the best ways for companies to show their commitment to environmental responsibility.

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Shooting for the moon: Prada set to head into space

Inside Retail

Italian luxury group Prada and Houston-based startup Axiom Space unveiled on Wednesday the design of a spacesuit that will be used for NASA’s Artemis 3 mission to the moon that is planned for 2026. In its outward appearance, the spacesuit does not stray too far from what astronauts have worn in the past. It is the familiar bulky white suit, with added red trim and grey patches on the knees and elbows.

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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