Tue.Jan 16, 2024

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‘Credential stuffing’: retailers, thousands of customers hit by new cyber fraud

Inside Retail

Several major Australian retailers and their customers have been targeted by wide-scale coordinated cyberattacks that stole their online information and made fraudulent transactions. Cybersecurity company Kasada recently revealed that cybercriminals have compromised more than 15,000 customer accounts of Mexican fast food chain Guzman y Gomez, liquor retailer Dan Murphy’s, streaming service Binge, home shopping network TVSN and Event Cinemas since November.

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TOTEME store

Retail Design Blog

Founded only in 2014 by Stockholm-based husband-and-wife team Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, TOTEME has since gained an ever-growing following.

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Uniqlo sues Shein over copycat bag design

Inside Retail

Fast Retailing said its Uniqlo unit filed a lawsuit in Japan against the operators of Shein, claiming the Chinese fashion company copied its round mini shoulder bag. The petition was filed on December 28 in the Tokyo District Court against Roadget Business Pte, Fashion Choice Pte, and Shein Japan, Fast Retailing said in a statement. The Japanese company is seeking “immediate cessation of sales of the imitation products and compensation for damages incurred,” it said.

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Artisanal Cheese Cultural Center by Life Projects

Retail Design Blog

The Center of Reference for Artisanal Cheese (CRQA) is a cultural space that brings together products and experiences related to.

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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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Offbeat Harvest leverages “imperfect” produce to solve food waste issue

Inside Retail

Alex Dask, founder of Offbeat Harvest – an innovative online grocer selling cosmetically imperfect but fresh produce, has shared some insights on the discrepancy between consumer perceptions and business practices. According to Dask, Aussies are wasting nearly 25 per cent of all vegetables and fruits because of their odd shapes or sizes, which do not meet the retailer standards.

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MB&F MAD Gallery by VOLTIGE

Retail Design Blog

In 2020 VOLTIGE met Maximilian Busser when MB&F was looking at renewing its architectural identity for its retail network. It.

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Retail gets personal in 2024, says Akeneo

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! James Barlow, VP sales, UK and Ireland at Akeneo looks at the key trends for the coming year that will be instrumental in shaping product information (PIM) and product experience (PXM) strategies A number of trends, already observable, will develop in 2024 in ways that will enable brands and retailers to offer a personalised service […] If you want

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Sisters that slowed down fashion with carbon-neutral footwear brand Twoobs

Inside Retail

Jess and Stef Dadon celebrated the opening of their planet-conscious, carbon neutral, vegan and recyclable footwear brand Twoobs’ first retail store in the mecca of sustainability and conscious consumption that is Byron Bay last month. The once jet-setting duo spoke to Inside Retail about how different starting a successful retail business was in comparison to launching careers in fashion after experiencing almost instantaneous success with their platform ‘How to Live’, that amassed over 100,00

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Storage conditions and environmental factors for print media

Drytac

Authored by Kieran Blacknall, UK Academy Manager at Drytac. As the seasons change and we move through the winter, we are all taking steps to ensure we are ready for the cold and wet weather – this might be something as simple as putting on more layers when out and about or making sure the pressure on your car tyres is at the right level. Failure to prepare for winter is very much preparing to fail; and the same can be said when it comes to the print industry and what you can do to limit di

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Wasted cash: Australians sitting on $1.4 billion worth of unused gift cards

Inside Retail

Approximately $1.4 billion worth of gift cards are being left untouched by consumers nationwide, a survey by financial comparison site Finder has revealed. One in three (35 per cent) of the 1039 respondents said they have at least one unused gift card, including 24 per cent who have two or more. Nearly 18 per cent said the gift card expired before they could use it, while 5 per cent lost it.

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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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The Nine Tripod Cauldrons of the Nguyen Dynasty by Lucky Brand

Retail Design Blog

The Nine Tripod Cauldrons of the Nguyen Dynasty (Chinese: 阮朝九鼎) are nine bronze tops, placed in front of the Mieu.

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Day three at NRF: Unpacking retail’s global future

Inside Retail

On the third and final day of the National Retail Federation’s conference , Retail’s Big Show, attendees packed in a few more presentations and last-minute insights from retail’s established and emerging leaders. Panels on “Global forces shaping the retail business landscape,” moderated by Andrea Bell, vice president of consumer insights at WGSN, and “The Vogue Business Index: Luxury’s new global gateways,” moderated by Anusha Coutiggane, head of advisory at Vogue Business , were particularly en

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Charlie Bigham’s launches biggest TV ad campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Charlie Bigham’s launches its biggest TV ad campaign since 2015, designed to challenge the preconceptions of the ready meal category by highlighting its founder’s food philosophy and commitment to fresh, quality handmade food in every single dish.

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Quiksilver, Uluu team up to launch wax combs made from seaweed

Inside Retail

Surf brand Quiksilver has partnered with sci-tech company Uluu to launch plastic-like wax combs made from seaweed. Uluu claims that its wax combs, used for maintaining and removing surfboard wax, do not release microplastics into the environment. The wax comb is made from Uluu, the company’s namesake product, which comes from seaweed that went through a fermentation process similar to brewing beer. “Having a plastic-like natural material that’s durable, yet recyclable and compo

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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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D’Amazonia Tea launches Menopause Tea

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Award-winning, wellbeing infusions pioneer D’Amazonia is extending its ‘feelgood’ reach in 2024, with a number of highly pertinent, mass-market functional brews; starting with an eagerly anticipated Menopause brew!

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“Redefining what it means to step foot in a toy store”: Toys R Us GM

Inside Retail

Global retailer Toys R Us has opened its 12th store in Singapore, unveiling a dynamic play destination at the iconic Jewel Changi Airport, which is known for its Rain Vortex, captivating garden spaces and an impressive array of shops. Spanning 9,000 square feet, the new store represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Toys R Us and Kiztopia, Singapore’s mega-indoor kids’ edutainment playground.

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Charlie Bigham’s expands veggie range to include a vegetarian Four Cheese Macaroni

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Charlie Bigham’s is expanding its veggie range to include a vegetarian Four Cheese Macaroni – a veggie spin on their much-loved Macaroni Cheese with Crispy Smoked Bacon. The new Macaroni Cheese is cheesier than ever, with an addition of three extra cheeses, made up of the highest quality deep and tangy Barbers Cheddar, slightly sweet […] If

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Can Nike stay on top of China’s activewear boom?

Inside Retail

The Shanghai Marathon, run in late November with more than 30,000 starters, has become one of the world’s elite running events, so sponsoring it and having your brand worn by the top participants is a pretty nice marketing coup. For Nike , there was mostly good news and only a wee little bit of bad news from this latest running. The little bit of bad news first: the men’s winner, Philimon Kitoo Kipchumba, smashed the course record wearing a pair of C10 Pros, which happen to be made by Anta, Nik

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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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How Truckers And Retail Businesses Work Together To Get Inventory Where It Needs To Be

RetailMinded

Truckers and retailers are basically the Batman and Robin of the supply chain universe. They’ve got this intricate dance going on that keeps shelves stocked and customers smiling. Now grab your CB radio and fasten your seatbelt, ’cause we’re about to hit the highway on how truckers roll out goods to our local shops. It takes more coordination than a ballet recital in an earthquake—stick around for the lowdown.

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FWO starts legal action against United Petroleum outlets

Inside Retail

The Fair Work Ombudsman is going to court over alleged underpayments of workers at three United Petroleum outlets in Tasmania and South Australia. The FWO alleges four migrant workers at Tasmania’s Sandy Bay and Kingston outlets were underpaid a total of more than $20,000. It alleges they were paid flat hourly rates between $16 and $23 for a fixed number of hours per week, and not paid for extra time worked.

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EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Nearly Final

Hunton Andrews Kurth

On December 14, 2023, the European Parliament and the European Council reached a provisional deal on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). Initially proposed by the European Commission in February of 2022, the CS3D requires certain companies to account for and mitigate adverse human rights and environmental impacts throughout their supply chains, including both their own operations as well as upstream and downstream activities.

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How family furniture firm District is bringing modern design to the masses

Inside Retail

The head of the next-generation design brand discusses how his family business, a small hospitality supplier in the back streets of Perth, grew to be a vanguard in importing iconic contemporary designed products for homes and businesses. Inside Retail : District started as Table and Chair, your family wholesale business, and rebranded when you became the CEO.

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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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5 Top Manufacturing Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Global Shop

If everything went off without a hitch in manufacturing, life would be much simpler for those who make the products that are essential to our lives. Of course, nothing goes off without a hitch, but facing the challenges head-on can develop new ideas, improve problem solving skills, and lead to better products, more efficient processes, and a higher ROI.

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First half of 2024: Five key marketing moments you won’t want to miss

Inside Retail

Throughout every year, there are many events and days where causes are recognised or celebrated that offer opportunities for brands to engage with their customers. Klaviyo – an intelligent marketing automation platform – has created the ultimate calendar with more than 150 key e-commerce dates to consider when planning and executing your year-long marketing strategy.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Sell to Major Retailers

Retail Bound

Are you a product manufacturer looking to expand your market and increase sales? If so, then selling to major retailers may be the perfect avenue for achieving these goals. Here are seven reasons why you should consider selling your products to major retailers. #1 Increased Exposure and Brand Awareness By selling your products through major retailers, you are able to reach a larger audience and gain exposure to potential customers who may not have known about your brand otherwise.

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Differentiator Brands appoints new UK business development manager to establish Eldorado Tonic Wine in new markets

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Differentiator Brands, a subsidiary of Glasgow-based JW Filshill, is ramping up its presence in the competitive tonic wine market with the appointment of Kerr Mclaren as UK business development manager for Eldorado Tonic Wine.

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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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POP Displays Across the Globe: A Journey into Diverse Design Inspirations

Bay Cities

The global POP market continues to grow. According to the latest data from Custom Market Insights, the market size and share revenue will soar to $17.9 billion by 2032.

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The Perfume Shop to open new experiential store in Bangor

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop set to open the doors to another new and improved experiential store at Bloomfield Shopping Centre, Bangor on Friday 19 January 2024. Opening in just a few days, the iconic retailer, who this year celebrates its 32nd Birthday, will be continuing to offer the hottest perfume launches, celebrity fragrances and classic designer […] If

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FBI probes ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO’s alleged sexual misconduct

Inside Retail

Former Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) CEO Mike Jeffries allegedly engaged in sexual exploitation of male models at events he hosted in various countries. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the claims, that surfaced in a BBC Panorama documentary. According to the BBC’s sources, FBI agents specialising in alleged sex crimes, and federal prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York are leading the investigation.

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Ignite the flavours of Burns Night with Waterford Whisky

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waterford Whisky claims its peated selection, with its smoky, aromatic peated notes, stands out as the ideal complement to any Burns Night celebration. Waterford Whisky’s Peated Varieties are made with lush Irish Barley, but are taken to Scotland to be peated.

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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.