Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

Levi Strauss & Co’s Eureka Innovation Lab is located on a quiet, dead-end street near Coit Tower in San Francisco. Unassuming from the outside, the brick warehouse is a hive of activity within. Sewing machines whir, washing machines thump and lasers beep as they precisely cut holes into raw denim. Hundreds of jeans in every shade of blue hang on the walls and mysterious trunks covered in stickers from around the world are stacked wherever there’s room, while jazz music plays in the backgroun

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Dezeen

JANUARY 2, 2024

East London hair salon Buller and Rice has opened a new venue with an interior design palette that includes seaweed, algae, cork and mushroom leather. Buller and Rice Wanstead is a salon that doubles as a lifestyle store, selling products ranging from homeware to wine. Company founders Anita Rice and Stephen Buller designed the interior themselves, filling it with bespoke creations from designers and makers including Natural Material Studio 's Bonnie Hvillum and Copenhagen-based Jonas Edvard.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Body Shop has earned the title of being the first global beauty brand offering 100 per cent vegan product formulations certified by The Vegan Society. Back in 2021, just 60 per cent of the cosmetic brand’s products already carried the Vegan Society trademark. The retailer has been campaigning against animal testing in the cosmetics industry since 1989. “We were the first beauty company to fight against animal testing in cosmetics.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the dynamic world of design, the protection of innovations and artistic expressions holds paramount importance. In this exclusive interview, Ilaria Gargiulo sheds light on the […] The post A guide on how (and why) to protect your innovations and artistic expressions appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retailers of all sizes and industries are using the success of experiential activations to create brand awareness and, as a result, drive more business. Sydney’s Bondi Beach has become home to many pop-up activations and brand collaborations, including, most recently, a beach club venture between membership-based skin clinic Fayshell and ice-cream giant Magnum.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Krispy Kreme is here to celebrate Veganuary with their brand-new limited edition vegan doughnut Cookie Indulgence range. These handcrafted doughnuts will be in shops just ahead of 2024, bringing joy and flavour into the New Year!

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

John Li Studio created a sleek high-rise office for the Sinobravo team in Shanghai, China. “Running water does not compete.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

Throughout every year, a multitude of major and minor calendar events offer great opportunities to engage with customers at a time when they are open to shopping for friends, families or themselves. Keeping track of all the seasonal events can be overwhelming, and missing just one or two key marketing moments may mean passing up an opportunity to inspire your customers to shop with your brand.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Floral Honey: Introducing honey production from Kyrgyzstan to the international market with a unique twist — the creation of honey.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Millions of eyes will roll around the world today as The Body Shop announces that it has become the world’s first global beauty brand* to achieve 100% vegan product formulations across all ranges including skincare, body care, haircare, makeup and fragrance.

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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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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

The project that had the aim to design the car brand’s first club in Barcelona starts from Lynk & Co’s.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Cotswold Company, the digitally-led premium handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, is pleased to provide a trading update for the nine-weeks from 30th October to 31st December 2023, covering the important Christmas trading period.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Little over a year ago, Aesop landed in mainland China, opening its first standalone store in Shanghai. Fast forward to.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new luxury home fragrance brand has launched in the UK. Based in Lancashire, From Today… was created by a group of professional women juggling the demands of life, work and family who were searching for ways to thoughtfully recognise the moments in the lives of their friends and loved ones.

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Retail Bound

JANUARY 2, 2024

Attending a tradeshow can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to network, learn about new products, and potentially grow your business. However, with large events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) , The Inspired Home Show , and the National Hardware Show , it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. To help make your tradeshow experience more successful and enjoyable, we have put together a list of tips for tradeshow attendees.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ocado has announced a new Deliciously Ella PLANTS range just in time for Veganuary, featuring a whole host of fan favourite dishes. The range features curries, soups, pasta, burgers, yoghurt, biscuits, drinks, snacks including Plants by DE Cauliflower & Lentil Dhal | Ocado and PLANTS by Deliciously Ella Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burger that ar

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Chutegerdeman

JANUARY 2, 2024

Step into a world of retailtainment, where customers can do more than shop, they can immerse themselves in playful multi-sensory experiences.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One Stop is kicking off the new year with a £1 million price drop campaign to help see customers right the way through the rest of winter. Launching on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024, customers will be able to get their hands on a wide range of everyday essentials and fresh products at a cheaper price, thanks […] If you want more information Retail Time

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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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

While household-name department stores are downsizing and closing their doors, multi-brand retail boutiques are succeeding by focusing on personalised shopping experiences. The landscape of retail has dramatically changed with the rise and domination of e-commerce but there is still demand for bricks-and-mortar spaces that inspire customers with their curated offerings.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! THIS™, the hyper-realistic plant-based meat company has teamed up with BrewDog for a limited edition Veganuary menu item – Europe’s first skin on vegan chicken wings. From today, THIS™ Isn’t Chicken Wings are available in BrewDog bars, restaurants and hotels across the UK* for the duration of Veganuary.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

Chinese coffee consumption is growing quickly, spurring cut-throat competition between local and foreign coffee chains that have opened thousands of branded shops in recent months and surpassed the number of coffee stores in the United States. Analysts expect China’s growing thirst for coffee to be a key driver of future demand for the beans as coffee shops expand beyond Beijing and Shanghai to dozens of mid-sized cities where young professionals have warmed to the beverage.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Subway® has revealed a new vegetarian Sub that’s also suitable for those on a plant-based diet, which launches nationwide on 10th January. The Plant Picante features a spiced plant patty topped with crispy onions, plus Sweet Onion and Garlic & Herbs sauces and American-style cheese – or swap this for Vegan Cheeze for a 100% […] If you want m

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

A US appeals court on Wednesday [December 27] temporarily paused a ruling that had restricted imports of Apple’s popular Apple Watches into the United States. Here is a look at what the case means for consumers and what is next for Apple. Why was the ban imposed? The US International Trade Commission in October ordered Apple to stop importing and selling some Apple Watches following a complaint from medical-monitoring technology company Masimo.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New year’s resolution number one? Visit PizzaExpress to enjoy the scrumptious new winter menu. PizzaExpress is giving pizza aficionados the perfect reason to come in from the cold this January, with a deliciously warming new pasta along with an indulgent Chocolate Fondant dessert.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi reported sales of more than £1.5 billion for the first time in the run up to Christmas as it helped millions of customers to celebrate the festive season with the lowest grocery prices in Britain. Sales increased 8% in the four weeks to 24th December, compared with the same period in 2022, as demand for […] If you want more information Retail

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s small retailers plan to invest in new technology in the year ahead as part of strategies to drive business growth and improve customer experience, according to the latest research from American Express.

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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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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! On Tuesday 2 January 2024 – Takeback Tuesday – returns of online purchases are predicted to increase by 52 per cent compared to the average number of return parcels per day in December, according to Royal Mail.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 2, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl GB has revealed that demand for its Deluxe range has helped to drive the discounter’s best Christmas yet, with overall sales increasing by 12% Year-on-Year. The strong festive performance was supported by a surge in shoppers across the period, as 4.5 million more people came through its doors in December.

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