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Collecting first-party data is critical to retail success. Here’s why

Inside Retail

I look at it from a perspective that there is identifying it, then capturing it, then nurturing it. But I think many retailers are now thinking about how you can be more relevant from a user or customer experience perspective. That could be as simple as a name, an email address, or a phone number.

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Reviving Waverley Mills with innovation and sustainability

Inside Retail

At one time, the creek was used to clean the wool in its raw form and to power the machines that turned the wool into yarn and eventually woven textiles. While the mill’s workforce has shrunk considerably – it numbers 31 today – and its machines no longer run on hydroelectricity, in other ways, it hasn’t changed at all.

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LSKD’s head of retail operations on leadership, listening and healthy conflict

Inside Retail

As I’ve grown into my roles I’ve learnt that great leaders know when to ‘hold court’, they observe and listen more to their team so there is space for inclusivity and different perspectives. Then it’s passion over perfection.

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JD launches ‘Family’: A Christmas Campaign that strips back the decorations to reveal what’s important

Retail Focus

Today JD , the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign ‘ Family ’ , a vibrant and energetic celebration of the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country.

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

Trends in the Commercial Investment Market The retail real estate market was a focal point of this years MAPIC, with a strong emphasis on investors perspectives regarding retail market trends and outlooks. Looking ahead, the 5-10 year perspective outlines a commercial landscape where only the most high-performing retail spaces will survive.

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Form and function: How Cargo Crew is bringing style to workwear

Inside Retail

From a practical perspective, creating a uniform that is built for work really begins with fabric development. The post Form and function: How Cargo Crew is bringing style to workwear appeared first on Inside Retail.

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A science-based framework for crafting remarkable physical retail spaces

Inside Retail

From a psychometric perspective, repeatable experiences appeal to conscientiousness and trustworthiness. Oxytocin , and the emotional bonds it forms, are particularly powerful in retail, where trust and relationship-building are crucial to long-term success. This is where, in my opinion, physical retail holds a unique advantage.