Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Adore Beauty has agreed to acquire Blue Mountains-based beauty and wellness brand Ikou for $25 million. Ikou has more than 300 products across organic skincare, bath and body, home fragrance, herbal tea and spa lifestyle accessories categories. The brand also claims its products are organic, Australian-made, and cruelty-free. Ikou is profitable and debt-free and forecasts a revenue of $8.1 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of $2 million by the e

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Design Boom

JUNE 27, 2024

a 'glass dome' roof of stacking solar shading blades appears to float above the ground. The post malaysia’s first apple store opens with a stepping ‘glass dome’ roof by foster + partners appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JULY 1, 2024

The UK is a country filled with booming culture, and one of the biggest aspects of culture in the UK is the gambling scene. Gambling is an industry that has been around for hundreds of years and doesn’t really show any signs of going anywhere. Since when people had sword fights and believed in witches, the UK has been betting on things, with horse racing being the start of this.

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Retail Times

JUNE 26, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Popular Australian swimwear brand Budgy Smuggler has partnered with Transport for London (TfL) for a new London Underground-themed collection, in a deal facilitated by TfL’s global licensing agency IMG. Inspired by the London Underground’s iconic moquette designs, the collection includes three swim trunks featuring signature patterns from the Northern, D

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Design Middleeast

JULY 1, 2024

Woods Bagot, the global architecture, interior design, and master planning firm operating across 17 studios worldwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Kay to the position of CEO. Sarah will assume the role from July 1, 2024, leading the next step in Woods Bagot’s journey towards total place design, with an emphasis on how place design can positively impact society.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

The owners of Australia’s biggest golf retailer Drummond Golf are looking to sell the company after 22 years of ownership. Lion Advisory has been hired to assist in the sale process, which includes 100 per cent of Drummond Golf’s master franchise, the Big Swing Golf master franchise, and an e-commerce business. Other assets include Drummond’s interests in 17 company-owned stores and its 66 per cent shareholding in wholesale golf company Golf Works.

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Retail Focus

JULY 1, 2024

AV Hire is the premier company for audio-visual hire services in Liverpool. They offer competitive pricing and a wide range of services, including projectors, sound systems, lighting, and video conferencing tools for events. AV Hire provides an excellent selection of equipment for hire, along with event support, consultations, planning, and custom packages to create an unforgettable event.

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Retail Times

JUNE 28, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The world of trading and investment has never been so accessible to the masses. Digital technology is a key driving force behind this, giving ordinary people access to the tools, information, and skills necessary to thrive in the financial markets.

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Design Middleeast

JUNE 26, 2024

RAK Properties launches the NB Collection of exclusive high-end villas situated on Mina Al Arab’s Hayat Island – a vibrant residential community set within a stunning natural environment – combining the best of luxury living with recreation and relaxation. Located between the pristine shoreline of Angel Bay, Hayat Island’s a premier destination for entertainment and leisure, and immediately adjacent to the world-famous Nikki Beach Resort and Spa, these exquisite properties offer a unique lifesty

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Lululemon , along with other existing and new investors, has participated in clothing recycler Samsara Eco’s latest US$65 million ($100 million) funding round. Samsara Eco said the investment will scale up its recycling capabilities as it seeks to build more commercial facilities in Southeast Asia in the next few years. The facilities will be designed to recycle millions of tonnes of plastic waste such as textiles and packaging into monomers, the molecular building blocks of plastics, to turn th

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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.

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All Work

JUNE 26, 2024

Art in the office improves mental health, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of community and cultural cohesion, making the workplace more enjoyable and collaborative. Featuring diverse artists and artwork that reflect varied backgrounds promotes inclusivity, multiculturalism, and reinforces organizational values and commitments to culture. Allowing employees to have input in art selection and placement provides a sense of agency and ownership, which is linked to increased professional performa

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Retail Focus

JUNE 25, 2024

For university students in particular who want to work in competitive industries like retail design, networking is essential. Creating a strong professional network could lead to internships, employment chances, and priceless mentoring. Here are some crucial networking advice aimed at students hoping to succeed in retail design. Gain Knowledge of the Industry Understand the retail design sector before you start networking.

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Retail Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Battersea Power Station has signed the first occupier at its Foster + Partners-designed 50 Electric Boulevard office building, with the $10 billion leading home technology company, SharkNinja, taking 32,000 sq ft to establish its new EMEA headquarters.

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Design Middleeast

JUNE 30, 2024

Why has design become so important for the way we furnish our lives and organize our everyday lives? And why has design played a key role in the development of the sanitary industry in recent decades? For design to shape our perception and influence our everyday culture, it must find the right expression for a need, a Zeitgeist or a new function. Of course, this is easier said than done, because the “right” forms and the necessary functions are easier to recognize in retrospect than in the momen

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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

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Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2024

Former Tigerlily CEO Travis Wright has joined Ecommerce Equation as chief product officer. Wright left Tigerlily after Seafolly acquired the swimwear company. Prior to joining Tigerlily, Wright served as GM at Esther & Co. “Travis brings a unique blend of strategic vision, hands-on experience, and empathetic leadership to Ecommerce Equation,” said Jay Wright, Ecommerce Equation founder and CEO. “Her appointment as chief product officer marks an exciting chapter for our comp

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

The Insilence Seongsu store, our second flagship store following Hannam-dong, celebrates the theme of ‘Rebuild.’ This new store showcases Insilence’s.

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Dezeen

JUNE 28, 2024

Design studio Halleroed has combined rustic, earthy tones with bold colours and glossy finishes for online retailer Boygar's first store in Tbilisi, Georgia. Set across three floors in a historic building on Tbilisi 's Rustaveli Avenue, Halleroed worked within the framework of the building's existing features when designing the store. Halleroed has designed a three-storey retail space for Boygar's in Tbilisi Characterised by a series of tall arched doorways and openings , the ground floor space

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Retail Times

JUNE 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Scamp & Dude, the British brand with a vision to transform the world of fashion into a force for good, are set to open their fifth store at Cambridge’s leading shopping destination, the Grand Arcade this July.

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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.

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Design Middleeast

JUNE 27, 2024

The Bentley Suite at Al Habtoor Palace is setting new standards for luxury hospitality in the heart of Dubai. Inspired by the craftsmanship of Bentley’s former flagship model, the Bentley Mulsanne, this ode to the luxury automobile sees the brand’s leather finishes, colours, patterns, and wood veneers recreated throughout the suite. Parked on the fourth floor of the palatial hotel, an oversized doorway, embellished with a chrome plaque, greets guests upon arrival to the first suite of its kind i

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Less than a year after making its Asia debut in Tokyo, the Paris-based luxury leather goods label Polene has recently expanded its international presence with a flagship store in South Korea, aiming to capture the burgeoning affluent demographic in the country. The move comes at a time when South Korea is experiencing an influx of international luxury brands establishing a presence in the market.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Perkins&Will designed Superbid Exchange’s new São Paulo office with a circular program enhancing collaboration and client interaction, maximizing natural light.

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Drytac

JUNE 26, 2024

Polar Smooth 150 Air P features bubble-free air egress adhesive technology, making installation easy and smooth across all types of application. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the launch of Polar Smooth 150 Air P printable film for multiple applications including interior décor, wall and window graphics, decals and stickers, point of sale, and construction hoarding and barriers.

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Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Retail Times

JUNE 28, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pearl & Dean, the UK’s best-known cinema advertising contractor today announces that it has brokered a film partnership between Boots’ suncare brand Soltan and Illumination’s exciting new chapter of Minions mayhem, Despicable Me 4, to encourage families to take care during their summer holidays with sun protection.

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Design Middleeast

JULY 1, 2024

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, and Our Habitas, the sustainably forward hospitality brand, announced today that they have entered a strategic partnership. Ennismore will take over the management and growth of Our Habitas, which will join Ennismore’s global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

A prospective backdoor listing and a marriage of convenience have enlivened end of financial year stock market prognostications. The backdoor listing on the Australia Securities Exchange for Chemist Warehouse through a merger with Sigma Pharmaceuticals looks problematic. The marriage of convenience through a Myer acquisition of Premier Investments apparel brands portfolio is more likely to succeed.

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Mad Organics bars make organic, plant-based snacking tasty, fun, and approachable for the health-conscious. With no mysterious components, their short.

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Achieve more with your commerce with the help of Orium’s Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition. Presented in partnership with commercetools, Contentstack, and Google Cloud, this edition is packed with new insights and practical examples to help you navigate changes in digital commerce and construct an adaptable tech stack optimized for efficiency and scalability.

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RetailMinded

JUNE 28, 2024

Owning and managing a retail business in America entails you juggling through a lot of responsibilities. They include you having to meet sales target to continue making the business profitable to keeping your current clients happy while also making strides to earn new business. Yet one thing that you ought to not forget is to uphold the security of your operations.

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Retail Times

JUNE 28, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading symbol group Spar has agreed another UK symbol group exclusive with Nestlé on the launch of KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Chocolate. Continuing its trend on bringing newness and excitement to shoppers, from 27th June Spar stores all over the UK will be offering shoppers Nestlé KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Chocolate.

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Design Middleeast

JUNE 27, 2024

DLR Group has relocated to a new office on Level 16 of the South Tower in Dubai Science Park Towers, UAE. The firm’s new location in the centre of the vibrant metropolis strategically accommodates the team’s growth and marks a substantial expansion into the Middle East and Africa. In conversation with Henrique Dias, Middle East Hospitality Director & Principal and Vaida Buchrotaite, Middle East Interior Design Director & Principal, as they discuss the new workplace.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Campion Group has named former Kmart GM of customer experience Tom Bradley as its new CEO. Campion Group’s businesses include education supplier Campion Education, publisher Insight Publications, library supplier The Book House, and education technology specialist EdSoft. It has 14 retail stores across Australia. Prior to Kmart, Bradley served as regional strategy director at Bacardi and as GM of customer insights at Coles. “After an extensive search, during which we met many excepti

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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