Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Woolworths Group booked lower profit in the first half, attributed to the 17-day industrial action impacting its supermarket business last December and a trend of customers seeking more value when shopping. The group’s net profit fell 20.6 per cent to $739 million after earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) slid 14.2 per cent to $1.45 billion.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Research from inclusive payments platform, Ecommpay, has found that merchants place more value on the practical elements of a payment provision than on a personal recommendation or even cost. Over half (57%) of merchant respondents selected functionality as one of their top three criteria when choosing a payment provider. This was followed by 53% choosing reliability and 51% speed.
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Design Week
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
If you walked past a newsstand yesterday, you’d have been struck by a strange visual. Every major national newspaper – and a host of regional ones too – ran exactly the same front page wrap, calling on the UK government to protect creatives against unfettered AI training.
Mindful Design
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Generally catering to a younger crowd, boba tea shops are social hubs, Instagram hotspots, and fast-paced businesses that need a well-thought-out layout to thrive. Striking the right balance between aesthetics and efficiency means you’ll be able to serve as many customers as possible, make your employees’ job easier, and end up with happy customers.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll
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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hilda Jackson, resident of Holbrook Hall care home in Derbyshire, celebrated her 105thbirthday with a vibrant rave, complete with glowsticks, a birthday cake and a mountain of party food and decorations courtesy of Aldi.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Lovisa’s net profit increased in the first half after the opening of 43 new stores worldwide. The jewellery and accessories retailer’s profit grew 6.5 per cent to $56.9 million as revenue climbed 8.8 per cent to $405.9 million and comparable store sales rose 0.1 per cent. The company said its continued focus on pricing and promotion management helped expand gross margin to 82.4 per cent.
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Design Week
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
What is one thing you wish more designers understood about marketing? For Leila Woodington, chief marketing officer at video editing platform VEED, it’s a simple hope. “I wish more designers cared deeply about impact,” she says. “Shipping beautiful work that doesn’t move the needle is no good to anyone!
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Adeera partners with the Architecture and Design Commission to reflect Saudi culture in its hotel brands Stefan Leser Adeera CEO & Dr. Sumayah Al-Soliman ADC CEO sign an MoU Hotel Management Company Adeera , has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Architecture and Design Commission (ADC), marking a strategic partnership to authentically reflect Saudi Arabias rich culture in Adeeras hotel brands.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fireaway Pizza, the UK’s fastest growing pizza franchise, is bringing its signature combination of traditional Italian pizzas and innovative flavours to the heart of Worcester, as it announces the opening of its latest Worcester restaurant.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Luxury fashion brand Camilla has named Rebecca Mansergh as its new CEO. She steps up after serving as acting CEO for the past year. Mansergh, who served as channels director for six years, was instrumental in developing the brand’s strategic direction and propelling it to international success. According to the brand, Mansergh’s appointment comes at a time of “significant momentum” for the company, which has had tremendous expansion in major international markets.
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Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
London-based menswear brand Wax London proudly presents its SS25 collection, Embrace the World. As the brand nears its 10th anniversary, Wax reflects on the spirit of adventure that ignited its journey and continues to drive its vision. Inspired by the vibrant melting pot of cultures in their London home, the SS25 collection pays tribute to the diverse influences, meaningful connections, and compelling stories that have shaped their path.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Americans are drinking more and more iced tea. According to the Food Institute, the beverage has jumped from seventh to third most popular drink in the US. It’s now ahead of carbonated soft drinks which dropped to fifth position. The product is benefiting from its perception as a healthy alternative to fizzy pop.
CAAD
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
A Paradigm Shift in Retail Design Retail is undergoing a revolution. The transformation of commercial spaces into retail parks is a growing trend that responds to new consumer habits and the need for immersive experiences. Far from traditional enclosed shopping malls , these new formats aim to connect with the environment and offer a more open, flexible, and sustainable shopping experience.
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Nitin Nadukandy, CEO of HTS Interiors, highlights the importance of balancing technology with human creativity and personal relationships in design Nitin Nadukandy, Founder and CEO of HTS Interiors Nitin Nadukandy, Founder and CEO of HTS Interiors , underscores the need for a balance between technology and human expertise in design. He emphasises that while digital tools enhance efficiency, personal relationships, and creativity remain essential to successful outcomes.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Coles booked higher revenue in the first half, thanks with both supermarket and liquor sales increasing. The supermarket and liquor retail operator’s revenue grew 3.7 per cent to $23.04 billion, with supermarket turnover up 4.3 per cent to $20.63 billion and liquor sales up 0.8 per cent to $2 billion. “Sales growth was underpinned by the successful delivery of seasonal events including Christmas, Halloween and Black Friday, trade events including the SMEG and ‘Christmas Instant
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is no stranger to challenges. From razor-thin margins to fierce competition, businesses constantly look for ways to stay ahead. AI image recognition FMCG is a technology that transforms how brands manage shelves, track inventory, and understand their consumer behavior. Implementing AI-powered image recognition allows FMCG companies to streamline operations, boost sales, and deliver better customer experiences.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Have you ever had that weird experience where you come across a word, phrase, or idea, and suddenly you start seeing it everywhere? Psychologists call this the frequency illusion.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Quotidian stillness is not by any means confined to the sound of silence. More often than not, it lies in […] The post How to luxuriate in quotidian stillness: the timeless appeal of Scandinavian design appeared first on DesignWanted.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Watermarks latest whiskey packaging project is deeply rooted in the history and beauty of the Virginia Foothills. This design is.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Retailers have long been obsessed with expanding their product ranges product diversification and line extension have been critical for supermarkets to keep pace with online marketplaces like Amazon. However, Australias leading supermarkets are changing tack. Coles and Woolworths are both moving to reduce their product ranges in the name of simplification.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Comparing different credit cards can be a lot harder than you might think. With numerous credit cards available, each offering different features and benefits, it can be challenging to determine which one is the best fit for your needs – and sometimes you just need to see which ones are best. But how do you actually test a credit card ( kredittkort ) properly and compare it to other options, especially if you have never had to do anything like it before?
Design Week
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Sir Jony Ive says the negative ways the iPhone changed society still “weighs” on him. Arguably the world’s most influential designer through his work with Apple, Ive was speaking to the BBC’s Desert Island Discs programme this weekend.
Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree
What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Architect Marijana Beric launched her book, The Power of Architecture, at an exclusive event by Motif Interiors in Al Quoz Architect Marijana Beric launched her book, The Power of Architecture UAE-based multidisciplinary architect and urban planner Marijana Beric celebrated the launch of her book, The Power of Architecture, at an exclusive event hosted by Motif Interiors in Al Quoz.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Spanish fashion house LOEWE has had a boutique at Jingan Kerry Centre in Shanghai since 2013, but has dramatically upgraded.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
After establishing itself as a successful social media and e-commerce-led brand, Australian homewares brand Hommey quickly diversified its strategy and expanded into physical retail. Justin Kestelman founded Hommey in 2020 and opened its first store in 2021 and its second in 2022. Now, with a greater knowledge of what it takes to blend online convenience with tangible experiences, Hommey is opening the doors to its third retail hub in Fitzroy.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The 2025 Korean living design calendar commences with the Seoul Living Design Fair. Attracting approximately 200,000 design enthusiasts annually, this […] The post Preview of Seoul Living Design Fair 2025 appeared first on DesignWanted.
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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are set to make major changes to their product sourcing strategies this year, according to new data fromAlibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce.
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
ALTA Real Estate Launches Mr. C Residences Downtown, Blending European Elegance with Dubai’s Vibrancy Mr. C Residences Downtown promises bespoke design, exceptional service, and unmatched amenities Step into a world of sophistication as ALTA Real Estate Development announces the official sales launch of Mr. C Residences Downtown a collection of exclusive homes that bring the timeless elegance of the Mr.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
When first arriving at the site at 2000m above main sea level, we were stunned by the panoramic views over.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Westfield operator Scentre Group recorded higher net operating income on the back of more customer visits last year. The company’s net operating income grew 4 per cent to $2.03 billion while funds from operations (FFO) rose 3.5 per cent to $1.13 billion. Annual customer visits increased 2.8 per cent to 526 million while business partner sales totalled $544 million, up 1.9 per cent.
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