Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

The allegations of price-gouging during a cost-of-living crisis by Australian supermarkets Coles and Woolworths could finally be the death knell of the duopoly that has long dominated the country’s grocery sector. Today, the Albanese government announced the Australian Competition and Consumer Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct a twelve-month probe to examine if Australian supermarkets have used their market power to increase their profit margins.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 24, 2024

Charlotte Broadbent – UK General Manager at Faire After a bruising year for retail, there are finally some reasons for optimism going into 2024. The holiday season appears to be delivering to expectations. The freeze on business rates has put real cash in retailers’ pockets. And while I hear from our retailers some nervousness about the continued impact of our struggling economy on discretionary spending, the deceleration of inflation should at least prevent customers from tightening the p

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

Online luxury retailer The Outnet and British luxury brand ELV Denim have launched a limited-edition 50-piece upcycled capsule collection. The collection features contrast denim styles alongside new categories including tailoring, knitwear and leather items. All these items are transformed from past seasons, leftover deadstock, and produced by ELV Denim in London.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 24, 2024

The second outlet of the trendsetting Teavaro Global Brewhouse in New Delhi, located in Punjabi Bagh, is a 500 square feet next-gen tea haven. The latest branch of the teahouse is an exercise in breaking the monotony of the tea industry and shifting the perceptions of the modern urban denizen around the concept of tea. The main aim of the commission was to make the young Indian tea drinker perceive tea beyond the traditional connotations of chai by introducing them to innovative products and exp

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

The pricing practices of Australia’s supermarket near-duopoly are about to the the focus of a year-long enquiry by the government’s competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The investigation will include the pricing practices of the supermarkets and the relationship between wholesale – including farmgate and retail prices.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the digital landscape of live streaming, Twitch stands as a beacon of entertainment and community. This is especially true in the United Kingdom, where a diverse range of content categories captivates a vast audience. From the adrenaline-fueled gaming streams to the cozy corners of ‘Just Chatting’ rooms, Twitch in the UK offers a virtual mosaic of interests and activities.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 24, 2024

If you thought that casinos only provide slot machines and roulette or poker tables, think again. These venues are stepping up their appeal to their customers. A new term has been coined for these venues. As casinos combine a retail shopping experience, one now enters the sphere of “retailtainment”. Customers can now enjoy shopping, besides gambling on different games in their favourite casinos.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

‘Back to the Future: Why Retail is Getting Back to Basics’ has been announced as the theme for this year’s iMedia Online Retail Summit. In the aftermath of the post-pandemic online retail boom, the industry is witnessing retailers hone a critical skill: staying power. Scheduled to take place on the Gold Coast from April 29 to May 1, the summit emerges as a beacon for Australia’s retail inspirators and innovators.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 24, 2024

The exponential expansion of the crypto market has led to a significant surge in the demand for platforms allowing crypto futures. They offer the lucrative opportunity to engage in speculative trading of crypto assets. The task of selecting the most suitable platform amidst a plethora of options can turn out to be challenging. In this article, we shall examine common platforms for futures trading.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

I love going on a retail global tour and in the last 10 years, my focus has largely been around cities like New York , L.A., Tokyo and Singapore – the once-glorious London had fallen off my radar. But last July, I returned to London and I was pleasantly surprised. In short, summertime in London was a total vibe. From the vibrant Sunday morning markets to the revamped Battersea Power Station, it felt like London had its mojo back.

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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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Mindful Design

JANUARY 24, 2024

Light fixtures are an excellent way of infusing your commercial interior with personality and charm. Towering over your space and visible from all angles, they are an opportunity to make a statement on a relatively small budget. Considering the abundant selection of fun light fixtures out there that use unconventional designs, shapes or materials, choosing […] The post Quirky and Fun Light Fixtures that Won’t Go Unnoticed appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 24, 2024

As we begin the new year, let’s look at some exceptional projects to look forward to in 2024 that are high on architecture, style, innovation, and creativity. Six Senses Amaala U+A Six Senses Amaala attracts guests into a realm of unparalleled enchantment, where the art of crafting unforgettable memories takes centrestage. This coastal haven, positioned within unique landforms, unveils a tapestry of accommodation options, each a testament to the brand’s commitment to refined luxury a

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand, Fabulosa, has strengthened its senior management team with two new appointments across marketing and finance. Bringing over twenty years of expertise in the marketing and communications sector, Charles Du Pré joins as Head of Marketing.

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 24, 2024

Make some noise as we gear up for one of the year’s biggest accolades in KSA, The Design Middle East Awards KSA 2024, which will be held on March 3, 2024, in Riyadh. A big round of applause to our Gold Sponsors— Havelock One Interiors and Numai Real Estate. T he deadline for submissions is to February 9 , 2024. The awards honour the creative best and brightest in the region’s industry— greatest designers, architects, fit-out contractors, suppliers, projects, initiatives, and firms.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aimia Foods, the specialist manufacturer of dry, powder-based products, has launched ‘Isovibe’. Representing the latest addition to the world of sports nutrition, Isovibe’s fun and fruity Clear Whey Protein powders are now on shelves in B&M stores nationwide.

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Parcel Pending

JANUARY 24, 2024

The new year is the perfect time to assess where the market is and, more importantly, where the market is heading. Below is our list of multifamily housing predictions for 2024. State of the Market: A Surplus of Rental Units Between 2021 and 2022, rental rates for new leases surged more than 20% and vacancy rates hovered around 6%. 1 Now, the picture is much different.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Thistles shopping centre in Stirling has welcomed its first new retailer of the year, eurochange to the mall, expanding the centre’s existing travel offering. Following a travel and tourism boom in 2023 Thistles is the perfect one stop shop for all holidaymakers, offering travel agents, fashion outlets and now a new foreign exchange provider.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new era is about to begin at delta pronatura GmbH, the international, family-owned corporate group with a head office in Egelsbach near Frankfurt. Heiner Beckmann, and Gerhard Krauß, who have managed the company as owners for many years, are now passing on the baton to the next generation.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iconic hot beverage brand Horlicks has unveiled its latest on-pack promotion, offering shoppers a free three-month subscription to Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place app with every purchase and the chance to win one of 10 ‘Wellness Weekends’.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The National Brain Appeal’s fundraising campaign to enable the creation of the world’s first Rare Dementia Support Centre has received an incredible boost from Iceland. A coordinated effort by Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation (IFCF) and Iceland Foods stores has raised £1,111,205 towards the state-of-the-art centre of excellence in London supporting th

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! From 29 February to 3 March, IKEA will take over 28 Rue de Lappe close to Paris’s Bastille. Taking place during Paris Fashion Week, the exhibition IKEA+ is inspired by the fact that 48% of people globally do not feel that their life at home is represented in the media, an insight from the IKEA […] If you want more information Retail Times get in to

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Jason Tarry will be handing over the reins as IGD President, as he steps down from his role as UK & ROI Chief Executive Officer of Tesco PLC. Simon Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of Sainsbury’s, has been appointed as the new President of IGD by its Board of Trustees.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Manchester Arndale is gearing up for a bumper 2024 as it looks set to add to its retail, leisure and eatery line-up following a hugely successful 2023. During the past 12 months, joint asset managers M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual secured over 106,042 sq ft of leasing transactions which included 13 new tenants and […] If you want more inform

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, Mars and Einride, a freight technology company, are partnering to bring a fleet of 300 electric and digitally optimized, heavy-duty trucks to its network across Europe by 2030.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The winter sales period is an ideal time to pick up a bargain. However, according to a recent survey1 by Klarna, a number of consumers have fallen victim to online fraud in the past, with approximately one in six Brits saying they have been scammed when shopping online during the holiday season, with parcels that […] If you want more information Re

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Co-op, the UK’s largest consumer co-operative, today announces its growth plans by building on the momentum of 2023, as it looks to substantially increase the number of members-owners from 5 million to 8 million by 2030 – making a difference for members, communities, and wider social issues they face.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! EcoG (www.ecog.io), an international technology company that allows businesses to rapidly develop interoperable level 3 charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), is opening its US headquarters in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! White Stuff has announced the signing of a new flagship store for the North West at Liverpool ONE – the first of a number of planned openings that will bring the brand to more city centres, shopping malls and retail parks across the UK.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As we step into the beauty landscape of 2024, Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Peach Fuzz, emerges as the influencer of the year, significantly shaping makeup trends and sparking a surge in searches for ‘peach’ makeup.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pattern, a category leader for global e-commerce acceleration, has launched the industry’s first full-service partner solution for TikTok Shop, allowing brands to capture a larger share of wallet on the go-to platform for product discovery.

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