Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

AUGUST 7, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Yes, Summer, but what comes with Summer is the plethora of Music Festivals that so many eager music-goers want to attend. But did you know that attending a Music Festival could be forwarding your very own brand? Music Festival Brand Activations have become increasingly popular with the rise of festivals. We will touch upon everything you need to know to make this Music Festival season not only fun but, most importantly, a chance to embed your brand in all the

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

CashRewards’ acquisition of Little Birdie this week reflects the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a competitive factor in retail. Little Birdie is an AI-powered price-comparison shopping platform that launched in 2021, with $30 million in funding from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, before suspending operations in May. Cashback platform CashRewards said it will relaunch Little Birdie as soon as September and definitely before the busy Black Friday trading period, and it

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 7, 2024

Sportswear brand Castore is set to open at Derbion after signing a 10 -year lease for a 1,771 sq ft unit on the second level of the centre next to Foot Locker. Castore , which was founded in 2015 in Manchester, is a sportswear and athletic clothing brand which supplies leading sports teams including the England Cricket Team, Red Bull and McLaren Formula One teams, as well as football shirts for the likes of the Republic of Ireland, Rangers, Bayer Leverkusen, and Everton.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Myer has flagged a drop in profit for this fiscal year, largely due to underperformance at its three specialty brands amid macroeconomic challenges. The department store chain expects net profit after tax of between $50 million and $54 million for FY24, compared to $71.1 million in the prior year. The company attributed this to the underperforming Sass & Bide, Marcs and David Lawrence labels amid a weak trading environment and additional discounting.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 7, 2024

Grosvenor has announced that British fashion retailer, AllSaints , has returned to Liverpool ONE, launching a pop-up on Peter’s Lane. The return of the leading fashion brand underlines Liverpool ONE’s commitment to responding to consumer demand, and curating an ever-evolving and relevant line-up of retailers. Since its launch in 1994, AllSaints has remained a national fashion favourite, spotlighting an ongoing commitment to authenticity and individuality.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Columbia Sportswear will open its second premium Australian flagship store in Sydney’s CBD on August 17. The store will be located at the corner of Park and George Street and will feature exclusive events, special releases, limited edition capsules, premium collections and everyday wear. The sportswear retailer has a flagship store in Melbourne CBD. “The first of its kind in the world, this flagship store will showcase custom ceiling logo lights, a Heritage Wall showcasing our histor

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Shein appears to be doubling down on its designer program “Shein X” with its latest collaboration with premium Australian designer Alice McCall. While many speculate about the reasons that established designers are partnering with the ultra-fast fashion company, it is apparent that Shein is using the program to separate itself from accusations that it trades in dupes and copycats.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 7, 2024

Choosing the best insurance for your business is crucial for ensuring employee well-being and company stability. Business health insurance is not just about compliance; it’s about ensuring the well-being of your employees, which can boost productivity, morale, and loyalty. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the process of finding the best business health insurance in the UK.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Coopers Brewery has unveiled its $70 million home of Coopers in Adelaide, which will open its doors on August 28. The new facility, located next to the current brewery, has a restaurant and three bars, an expansive outdoor plaza dining and family areas, a microbrewery, and a whisky distillery. “This is one of the most exciting projects we’ve undertaken in the 162-year history of Coopers Brewery,” said MD Tim Cooper.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 7, 2024

Like many modern industries, retail and e-commerce have taken full advantage of the internet to bring their products to more people than ever before. However, as online services continue to develop, these businesses rely on customers having speedy, readily available internet access. That includes mobile, which has overtaken desktops for online browsing.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2024

An Australian man is set to appear in court on Wednesday after being arrested for the alleged theft of more than $600,000 worth of commemorative coins linked to the popular children’s television show “Bluey”, police said. The 47-year-old is accused of stealing 64,000 unreleased, limited-edition $1 coins from a warehouse in the Sydney suburb of Wetherill Park in June, according to “Strike Force Bandit”, a special unit police set up to investigate the theft.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of Puma’s figures for the six months ending 30 June 2024; Pippa Stephens, senior apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Puma’s performance remained lacklustre in H1 FY2024, as sales declined by 2.1% to €4.2bn, reflecting the struggles of the overall sportswear market as consumers r

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ralph Lauren has posted a modest increase in sales and a surge in profit for the first quarter despite a challenging luxury market. The company’s revenue for the quarter ended June 29 was $1.5 billion, up 1 per cent on a reported basis and 3 per cent in constant currency. According to GlobalData MD Neil Saunders, the slight increase was delivered against a very difficult environment for luxury and consumer spending.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The full range of Teremana® Tequila, the premium, small-batch tequila founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and co-owned by Mast-Jägermeister SE, is set to launch in Selfridges stores across the UK on August 5th.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

While Western brands have been going head-to-head to win the Olympic sponsorship battle, Chinese brands perhaps are enjoying the biggest gain in the world’s sporting event. Brands gaining exposure DaoInsight reported Chinese table tennis player Fan Zhendong, who won the gold medal last week, went viral with the topic, #Fan Zhendong is the spokesperson of Anta chosen by God’, which generated 21.43 million views on Weibo.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop has celebrated the opening of a new and improved experiential store in the Overgate Centre, Dundee. The iconic retailer revealed a new and improved customer experience with a stylish new layout and upgraded services including a digital screen, personalised ribbon machines, as well as offering The Perfume Shop’s signature expert fragrance

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

In an era marked by relentless competition and rapidly evolving consumer behaviours, retail businesses find themselves at a crossroads. Traditional transactional models, once the cornerstone of commerce, are increasingly proving inadequate in fostering lasting relationships with customers. The contemporary landscape is transforming from fleeting transactions to the demonstration of genuine value and adoption of enduring loyalty.

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Mindful Design

AUGUST 7, 2024

A second Bobaroma location, this time in Georgetown, Ontario, is finally ready for primetime. Having previously designed all the visual elements of the company brand and their first location in Sarnia, Ontario, we embarked on creating the interior of this new store with a clear vision. With a slightly larger square footage and more opportunities […] The post Cozy Boba Tea Store Design Pops with Bright Colors appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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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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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Applause, a provider of testing and digital quality solutions, released the results of its first Digital Payments and Localization Survey, revealing that 76% of consumers are likely to abandon a transaction if their preferred payment method is not accepted.

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Design Middleeast

AUGUST 7, 2024

SAY Studio creates an inspiring workplace for Reliance International, India’s leading multinational conglomerate for the re-location of their International Business Trading Centre, located on Level 33 and half of Level 34 of ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). “Reliance’s new offices provided an opportunity to represent the company’s brand, value, ambition, and culture within a space,” says Laila Al-Yousuf, Design Director at SAY Studio.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The summer months are a time when the British public flock to the seaside and jet off to sunnier beach destinations to enjoy the school summer holidays, but it is also the busiest time of the year for RNLI volunteers and lifeguards.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of VF Corp’s figures for the three months ending 29 June 2024; Louise Deglise-Favre, apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “FY2024/25 has suffered a difficult start for VF Corp, with sales declining 8.6% to $1.9bn in Q1.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UK bed specialist Bensons for Beds has announced today that it has successfully acquired 19 locations where Carpetright were trading previously. Nick Collard, CEO of Bensons, says: “Increasing the number of Bensons stores remains a key growth priority and we are excited about this opportunity to take on 19 store units.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sportswear brand Castore is set to open at Derbion after signing a 10 -year lease for a 1,771sq ft unit on the second level of the centre next to Foot Locker. Castore, which was founded in 2015 in Manchester, is a sportswear and athletic clothing brand which supplies leading sports teams including the England Cricket […] If you want more informatio

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! East of England Co-op, which operates convenience stores across East Anglia, has announced a new partnership with Quadient, a leading provider of innovative automation solutions. The partnership will enable communities across the East to send and receive parcels in the most reliable, convenient and secure way possible.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In an exciting new partnership for 2024 – NESCAFÉ® B2B by Nestlé Professional – has given small and medium businesses, a unique opportunity to win bespoke insight and advice from serial entrepreneur and business guru Deborah Meaden.

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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

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Grosvenor has announced that British fashion retailer, AllSaints, has returned to Liverpool ONE, launching a pop-up on Peter’s Lane. The return of the leading fashion brand underlines Liverpool ONE’s commitment to responding to consumer demand, and curating an ever-evolving and relevant line-up of retailers.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Vybey is an openly ambitious brand committed to helping consumers eat smarter whilst living healthier lives. Only recently the business secured a prestigious Wholefoods listing for its nutritionally complete plant-based powders and complete meals in a bottle; a significant move that meant the Glasgow-based business is well-placed to unveil its ambitious

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The marketing landscape has shifted, showing that influence now goes beyond just celebrities and social media content creators. Everyday people are now playing a significant role through genuine connections and personal recommendations.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Regatta Foundation is proud to be extending their partnership with The Conservation Collective. As true outdoor enthusiasts, Regatta Great Outdoors is passionate about supporting environmental foundations, working to protect the natural world.

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