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Day two at NRF: Pattern Beauty, Tommy Hilfiger and the power of storytelling

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Im 52, but thinking back to when I was younger I could probably count on one hand the number of women out in the world, other than my mother [singer Diana Ross] who wore their natural hair texture. The post Day two at NRF: Pattern Beauty, Tommy Hilfiger and the power of storytelling appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Why consumer spending in one retail category is outpacing all others

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However, behind the headline numbers sits a range of spending patterns. At a sub-category level, there are even bigger movers, which present opportunities for some retailers and heightened competition for others. It’s also ahead of other retail areas like household goods (-2 per cent) and apparel (-2.5

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How AI could solve product returns and other supply chain challenges

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Better demand forecasting with AI Using AI algorithms to analyse historical sales data, seasonal trends and other market factors can help retailers predict future demand with higher accuracy. AI can evaluate return histories to detect suspicious behaviours and patterns.

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Retail sales growth continues in February, but recovery still far away

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The ‘other retailing’ category which includes cosmetics, sports, and recreational goods recorded the biggest increase at 5.5 CreditorWatchs chief economist Ivan Colhoun said retail sales were reasonably soft in February, but seasonal patterns have changed. Retail sales rose 3.6 per cent year-on-year to $37.1

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EJM Studio and Tina Vaia Studio craft new retail store for ME+EM inspired by Josef Albers’ artworks

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Having collaborated previously on two other store designs for the fashion retailer, Milton and Vaia worked closely with ME+EMs founder Claire Hornby to articulate the brands identity through its Marylebone premises. Other design details include the fitting rooms which redefine the conventional experience by functioning as social hubs.

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How dark patterns help brands like Temu and Shein to drive sales

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However, lurking in the shadows are what are known as ‘dark patterns’, intricately designed digital experiences that exploit human psychology – often at the expense of users’ best interests. In essence, a dark pattern is a devised user interface or interaction design that guides users into taking actions they might not have intended.

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Study shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs

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They’re social animals with a tendency to look for hidden reasons behind other people’s behaviours. Others were offered more than the normal wage. In both the US and Iran, despite very different types of economy, people showed the same pattern of suspicion and rejected very high wages. But people aren’t purely economic.