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What it takes for emerging designers to break into Australia’s fashion industry

Inside Retail

While established fashion brands are attempting to find solid ground in the current economic downturn, a new guard of Australian designers are trying to get their foot in the door. Fashion is an industry that worships breakthrough talent but gaining access to the necessary resources to innovate and disrupt is half the battle. Australian Fashion Week’s Next Gen runway spotlighted emerging brands Emily Watson, Potirakis, House of Campbell and Amy Lawrence as the industry’s next frontier.

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Architecture Leaders Awards 2024: Winners Revealed

Design Middleeast

26 Winners and 9 Highly Commended were announced at the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024 The winners of the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024 were announced on May 22, 2024, at Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts. The event was organised by Design Middle East and BNC Publishing. It’s incredible to witness the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024 receive such a positive response from the industry, making it one of the most eagerly awaited events.

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First Nations fashion design can be a powerful method of healing

Inside Retail

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains names, images and stories of deceased people. Around the world, fashion researchers, designers and artists are exploring the links between clothing, adornment and wellbeing. “ Enclothed cognition ” considers the psychology of clothing, and designers are exploring how to create garments to heal the wearer.

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Perks of Choosing a Retail Display Design + Build Partner

Instore Design

As a CPG Marketer, ensuring your company’s brand is portrayed correctly and effectively in-store is a priority. You want your brand’s displays to not only stand out but also create a positive brand perception with potential customers. Articulating a retail display design to do just that can be daunting. Then, once the design is completed, you'll need a company to build the displays that go in stores.

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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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Prepping for growth: Rowing Blazers’ new CEO is just the beginning

Inside Retail

Last week, the preppy US-based lifestyle and apparel brand Rowing Blazers appointed Laura Willensky as its new chief executive officer. Before her appointment at Rowing Blazers, Willensky held key leadership positions at J.Crew, Victoria’s Secret Beauty, Talbots, and Away. In the early stages of her career, Willensky helped lead Madewell and children’s brand Janie & Jack from inception and brand launch to profitability and national recognition.

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Retail sales fell 2.3% in April with clothing and furniture impacted by poor weather, ONS reports

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) fell by 2.3% in April 2024, following a fall of 0.2% in March 2024 (revised from 0.0%), the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal. Sales volumes fell across most sectors, with clothing retailers, sports equipment, games and toys stores, and furniture stores doing badly as poor […]

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Myprotein launches into 1,200 Boots stores nationwide

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Myprotein, the leading online sports nutrition brand, announces the launch of nearly 80 products at Boots, the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer, across 1,200 stores nationwide. Boots’ new in-store range includes an array of products across Myprotein and its family brands, Myvegan and Myvitamins.

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Vida – “Pura Vida” Cocktail by Horus Academy

Retail Design Blog

Vida is a canned Cocktail product with an inclusive spirit, unique, modern and more accessible than traditional cocktails. There is.

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John Lewis launches biggest multi-brand menswear rental platform on the UK high street

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! John Lewis has launched the biggest range of menswear brands available to rent on the high street with the likes of BOSS Tailoring, Charles Tyrwhitt and new brand Hay Life among others. This comes after the huge success of our womenswear rental platform launched in 2022.

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Polished Interiors transforms villas into personalized luxury

Design Middleeast

Polished Interiors is intensifying its efforts in customization to create a larger and more sustainable impact Polished Interiors, a leading interior design firm spearheaded by lead designer Maisa Saif, is revolutionizing the concept of builder’s grade villas by offering bespoke upgrades that elevate the standard of luxury living. Unlike conventional villa upgrades, the company delves deeper into customization for a bigger, more sustainable impact – focusing on key elements such as f

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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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Ocado to expand Cocoa Canopy range from this May

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The entire Cocoa Canopy range, featuring five blends of beautifully smooth, real drinking chocolate, are due to be stocked on Ocado from May 15th. Crafted with love, and only using only a handful of ingredients, Cocoa Canopy is the only drinking chocolate brand to offer unique, chocolatier-created beads, rather than powder or flakes.

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Pukka names Isaac Fisher as new CEO in new growth plan

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pukka, the nation’s number one pie brand and number two in total savoury pastry, today announces the launch of a five-year plan to supercharge sales under continued family ownership and investment. Isaac Fisher, who has been promoted to the role of CEO following four years as Managing Director and 11 years with the company, said […] If you want mor

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John Lewis opens 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen at Oxford Street store

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Named in honour of the year that John Lewis opened its first store on Oxford Street, 1864 Rooftop Bar & Kitchen is a new and exciting destination on John Lewis and Partners’ flagship Oxford Street store.

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Haier launches ATL campaign: TV campaign to go live on Channel 4, SKY, and mainstream TV, targeting luxury home programming with emotional storytelling

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Haier (www.haier.co.uk), who have been ranked No.1 Major Appliances Brand for 15 consecutive years by Euromonitor*, has just announced a significant boost in its marketing investment for 2024. The comprehensive ATL campaign will see a 400% increase in media investment, demonstrating Haier’s commitment to growing its brand presence and engaging with

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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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Budweiser Brewing Group launches new Brutal Fruit Cider to boost cider category growth

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Brutal Fruit, a proud part of the Budweiser Brewing Group portfolio, has today announced the launch of Brutal Fruit Cider. The new premium cider is now available across Off-Trade channels. The UK Cider category represents a huge opportunity of £2.9bn in sales however it is losing relevance with women and younger drinkers.

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LFC opens state-of-the-art international retail fulfilment centre with global partner UPS

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Liverpool Football Club has officially opened its first international fulfilment centre, helping ensure retail orders are delivered quicker, cheaper and more efficiently for fans. Partnering with UPS, LFC’s Official Global Logistics and Shipping partner, the new state-of-the-art warehouse is based in Roermond in the Netherlands.

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What kind of free offers are worth making?

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Finding the right way to make offers is one of the best ways to grow a business, but which types of free deals are worth knowing about? By looking at some examples across different industries, we can see how free offers work in real life.

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Amazon launches donation campaign with suppliers of popular household brands to help families experiencing poverty

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Amazon has teamed up with Unilever and Kimberly-Clark to deliver over 100,000 hygiene products to families experiencing poverty across UK. From 23 May until 16 June, for every two purchases on Amazon.co.uk from a selection of over 500 personal hygiene products, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark will donate a third item to the Multibank initiative and In Kind

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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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Dr.PAWPAW launches limited edition Lip Balm Keyrings: the ultimate on-the-go beauty essential

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dr.PAWPAW is thrilled to announce the release of its new limited edition Lip Balm Keyrings. These pocket-sized (10ml) tubes are a must-have for beauty lovers who crave convenience without sacrificing quality.

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Aldi to reduce BBQ essentials by up to 33%

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the weather finally starting to heat up ahead of the late May Bank Holiday, Aldi is slashing the prices of its popular BBQ staples including burgers and chicken sizzlers until 29th May. Just in time for BBQ season, offers start from as little as £1.99, making it the one-stop shop for Brits looking to cut […] If you want more information Retail

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Sweet victory! HARIBO is crowned the UK’s favourite travel sweet

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! It’s true, kids and grown-ups love it so… Carwow’s recent survey has unveiled HARIBO as the top pick for British road trips. With staycation season fast approaching, the latest research conducted by Carwow asked drivers to vote for their favourite travel sweet and confectionery brands.

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