Retail Focus

JULY 17, 2024

The potency and power of teamwork are today vital success factors in the dynamic field of property management. It is more crucial than ever for teams inside the property management industry cooperate productively as property operations get more complicated and client expectations rise. This synergy not only enhances operational efficiency but also significantly improves service delivery within CIM property management , ensuring that properties are managed to the highest standards.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

Crocs and Mosaic Brands have settled their lawsuit after the former alleged that several moulded foam shoes of Mosaic violated its intellectual property. Crocs filed the case in late 2021 after discovering Mosaic was selling footwear that was similar to its Classic Clog shoes. The company said it has been selling the Classic Clog in more than 85 countries and owns trademark registrations covering the iconic shape and design in over 30 countries, including Australia.

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Retail Focus

JULY 17, 2024

Specialist fragrance retailer, The Perfume Shop (TPS), has seen “out on time” shipment rates across the UK and Ireland hit 99.2% and has also implemented “ship from store” following the appointment of Scurri as its delivery management partner. Highly regarded as a market leader of omnichannel retail, TPS is the UK’s largest specialist fragrance retailer with 209 stores in UK&I as well as an industry-leading ecommerce offering.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

European eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has purchased the streetwear brand Supreme from VF Corporation (VFC) for US$1.5 billion (A$2.2 billion). Originally acquired by the company for $2.1 billion in 2020, according to The Business of Fashion VFC will offload Supreme at a significant discount due to declining sales and interest in streetwear. The brand generated revenues of $523.1 million last year, down from $561.5 million in 2022.

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Retail Focus

JULY 17, 2024

While discount codes top UK consumers preferred promotions, offers that are personalised and tailored to a specific product a consumer has viewed are almost twice as likely to prompt a sale compared to general ‘range-wide’ discounts, according to the latest data from Wunderkind , based on a survey of over 1,500 shoppers. Original research by AI-driven performance marketing solution Wunderkind, published in its 2024 Consumer Insights Report , revealed that demand for personalised promotions remai

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

Elle Roseby has stepped down as MD of Country Road and Trenery to pursue other opportunities. “After six years with Country Road Group, Elle Roseby has resigned to explore other opportunities,” a Country Road Group spokesperson told Inside Retail. “During her tenure, she has focused on building enduring partnerships with our suppliers, established our presence as a market-leading brand, and built our credentials as an industry leader in sustainability.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

At the forefront of a growing movement in swimwear fashion is the Australian swimwear brand Full Bums. Founder Ashya McDonald has captured the essence of inclusivity and comfort through her brand Full Bums, which creates swimwear for women with a full bum coverage. Following her debut at Miami Swim Week this year, McDonald is primed to drive her mission of providing stylish swimwear with full coverage to the mass market.

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All Work

JULY 17, 2024

Creating a seamless workplace requires a holistic view of the organization’s culture, goals, and ways of working, supported by both quantitative data and qualitative team feedback. An efficient work environment provides versatile options tailored to meet varied employee needs, whether through adaptable spaces or integrated smart technologies. Involving employees in the process and understanding their individual preferences and pain points fosters engagement and productivity, ensuring that

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

Piccolo Me parent company FABE (Food and Beverage Enterprises) has added Sydney-based Sol Bowl to its portfolio of food brands. FABE has big goals for its newest addition: 100 stores, international expansion and co-branding with Piccolo Me. There are another five Sol Bowl sites planned for New South Wales and ACT before FABE takes the brand interstate.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 17, 2024

The brand identity and packaging design for Slayyyy was inspired by harmony and finding the perfect balance for each individual.

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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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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

Gelatissimo has opened its 50th Australian store at Broadbeach in Queensland, 22 years after the brand launched in Sydney. The gelato chain has another six stores in the pipeline to open across the country in 2024, and plans to maintain this trajectory for the next five years. Gelatissimo’s strategic growth plan includes expanding into Perth and regional Australia, as well as other cities and coastal towns.

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Design Middleeast

JULY 17, 2024

Sahil Khosla, CEO of SOHO Developments, presents The Berkeley Residences, nestled in the serene Dubai Hills Estate and offering views of the picturesque Dubai Hills Park. Nestled in the serene Dubai Hills Estate and overlooking the vast Dubai Hills Park, The Berkeley offers a tranquil oasis within the city. These residences feature panoramic views of lush greenery, providing a personalised living space that echoes modern aesthetics and a hotel-inspired lifestyle, trademarks of SOHO’s properties.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

Comedian Celeste Barber has partnered with PE Nation co-founder Claire Greaves to launch a new makeup brand, Booie Beauty. Booie Beauty offers a five-piece makeup collection, consisting of Bloody Delicious illuminator moisturiser for $39; Bam! Bam! Bam! lip, eye and cheek tint for $22; You’re Welcome mascara for $31; Bring Back the Bush eyebrow gel tint for $21; and Where the Hell is My lip balm for $28. “I’ve built my career on exposing b t, and to have ownership over this venture m

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Retail Times

JULY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! End-to-end payments platform, Ecommpay, has fully integrated the Click to Pay flow within its online payment interface. It is currently working with Mastercard to onboard a selection of existing customers into Click to Pay for a more secure and seamless payment process.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

“The decision to start my own business was an easy one, and that’s probably due to my personality type,” Hayley Worley, the founder and CEO of omnichannel bedding brand Sheet Society, told Inside Retail in a recent video interview. “I’m really one to jump off and be like, how did I get here? How am I going to get down? I’ve really enjoyed it.

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Retail Times

JULY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! IND!E, a pioneering advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurial innovation, unveils a ground-breaking commercial model designed to provide unprecedented market access for SME challenger brands. This progressive initiative, supported by Ocado, one of the UK’s premier online retailers, creates a unique opportunity for emerging brands to reach major r

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

Australia’s Domino’s Pizza Enterprises said on Wednesday it expects store growth to be flat to slightly positive in its current fiscal year, and decided to close up to 80 low-volume stores in Japan and 10-20 stores in France. Domino’s Japan had opened over 400 stores between financial years 2020-2023, which resulted in a number of “immature stores” Moreover, higher media costs and lower advertising funds led the company to undertake a review of its store locations.

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Retail Times

JULY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Specialist fragrance retailer, The Perfume Shop (TPS), has seen “out on time” shipment rates across the UK and Ireland hit 99.2% and has also implemented “ship from store” following the appointment of Scurri as its delivery management partner.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2024

After opening its first global duty-free popup at Singapore’s Changi Airport last month, Decathlon has recently unveiled its strategic plan to expand to 37 “2-hour Click & Collect” locations islandwide by 2026. “Singapore is a living lab, allowing Decathlon to test a network of physical touchpoints in a very densely populated environment,” Stephan Veyret, CEO of Decathlon Singapore, told Inside Retail.

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Retail Times

JULY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Data from DHL eCommerce UK reveals that more than one third (35%) of consumer shipments are redirected while in transit, showing huge consumer demand for flexibility, with one in ten orders amended on the day of delivery.

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Mindful Design

JULY 17, 2024

Scoops La Jolla, a beloved ice cream shop that has served as a wonderful hangout spot for both local and visiting ocean lovers for the past six years, has opened the doors to its second location, this time at 1025 Prospect Street #130 in La Jolla, California. Having designed the interior of their first location, […] The post Ocean and Beach-Inspired Ice-Cream Shop Opens Its Second Location appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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RetailMinded

JULY 17, 2024

A recent study by Brightpearl by Sage reveals that the average retail business spends more than 300 hours each year on manual admin tasks, significantly impacting productivity and employee well-being. Polling over 1,000 businesses, the study found that US merchants dedicate 6 hours and 24 minutes weekly on manual admin tasks, 27 hours and 44 minutes per month, and 332 hours per year.

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Lumsden Design

JULY 17, 2024

Merchandise and retail can enhance experiences, engage guests, drive loyalty and increase visit frequency.

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Retail Times

JULY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As the new Labour government inherits a difficult economy, IGD’s economics experts have released a Viewpoint report, ‘New government, new direction?’ unpacking the UK food system’s role in delivering growth and employment, alongside an insightful inflation forecast.

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Lumsden Design

JULY 17, 2024

Grimm & Co, a children's literacy charity, has a new home that blends retail, educational, and culinary delights.

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Retail Times

JULY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest fragrance retailer, has introduced its latest financial wellbeing initiative for employees, making 2023/2024 its biggest year yet for employee financial wellbeing support. The introduction of Wagestream in 2024 is the latest in a long line of financial wellbeing support initiatives The Perfume Shop has recently introduc

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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Design Middleeast

JULY 17, 2024

Alsulaiman IKEA, the leading home furniture brand, announces a major investment of 70 million riyals to further reduce the prices of their products, introducing 3000 ‘New Lower Price’ items during 2024. Alsulaiman IKEA, part of Alsulaiman Group, plans to continue making additional investments in the coming years to provide more affordable home furniture solutions and expand the category.

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Retail Times

JULY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op Group, the UK’s largest consumer co-operative, today launches a bold new brand platform and integrated campaign to remind the British public of its origins and values. Co-op is 180 years old and was the world’s first successful consumer co-operative, and the new campaign and brand platform, ‘Owned By You.

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