Retail Focus
MARCH 14, 2025
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Retail Consultant | Published Author | Podcast Host Luxury brands have long been synonymous with exclusivity, craftsmanship, and an aspirational lifestyle. Over the past decade, however, the very definition of luxury has evolved beyond material products to encompass immersive experiences, with gastronomy emerging as a central player in this transformation.
Inside Retail
MARCH 14, 2025
Donatella Versace will step down as chief creative officer of the brand and assume the role of chief brand ambassador on April 1. Todays announcements were part of a thoughtful succession plan for Versace, said John D Idol, chairman and CEO of Capri Holdings. Since 1997, Donatella has led the creative vision for the House of Versace and played an integral role in the companys global success.
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Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Supermalt has launched a new Design Your Can competition in collaboration with the Windrush Generation Legacy Association (WGLA) to give emerging designers an exciting opportunity to showcase their work. Synonymous with Afro-Caribbean history and culture, the brand is looking for budding creatives who are resilient and hardworkingyet often underrepresent
Design Middleeast
MARCH 14, 2025
Nasco Group has officially opened its new headquarters in Shuwaikh, marking a significant milestone in its 30-year history of delivering premium lifestyle products and services The mixed-use development, formerly a glass factory, functions as a head office for Nasco Group Nasco Group , a premier distributor of premium lifestyle experiences and products in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, has inaugurated its new headquarters in Shuwaikh.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The global, award-winning babycare brand, Rascals, is expanding its UK presence with a new listing at Morrisons. Since exclusively launching at Tesco in 2018, Rascals has become a go-to choice for thousands of parents, known for its high-quality nappies, nappy pants and wipes that keep little ones clean, comfortable and dry.
Design Week
MARCH 14, 2025
There’e been a lot of talk in the design world recently about mascots, and a sense the best ones have a big role to play in our incredibly noisy visual world. This is a timely film then from Studio Something, for BBC Scotland’s A View From The Terrace football show.
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Design Week
MARCH 14, 2025
Teresa Ferreira is founder and creative director at Ferrgood Studio, based between London and Lisbon. It works on design and branding projects for clients like the BBC, The Financial Times and Talawa theatre company. Design What would your monograph be called?
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following todays release of ASDAs figures for the year ending 31st December 2024; Eleanor Simpson-Gould, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: ASDA’s latest results for the year ending 31 December 2024 draw to a close what has been a tumultuous year for the grocer.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! On Saturday the 1st of March, Small Beer Brew Co., the original pioneer of mid-strength craft beers, hosted a celebratory march through the capital to highlight the rapidly growing appeal of mid-strength beers and the balanced social lifestyle they facilitate.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One of Europes leading poolers of sustainable wooden pallets has signed an exclusive supply chain agreement with one of Irelands most beloved food brands. IPP, which has its UK&I headquarters in Coventry, has agreed a sole supply deal with Tayto Snacks which will see it move all pallet supply across Ireland into distribution centres, downtrade [̷
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Annandale Distillery, Scotlands single cask, single malt scotch whisky distillery, is proud to announce the first public release of its 10-year-old age statement whisky: Annandale Man OWords 10-Year-Old Fresh Ex-Bourbon Cask #125 and the peated Annandale Man OSword 10-Year-Old Fresh Ex-Bourbon Cask #69, available from 27 March 2025.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tobermory Distillery is announcing the fifth and final expression in its exclusive and collectable annualHebridean Seriesrelease. With only 2,857 bottles in circulation globally, the whisky encapsulates the colourful character and spirit of Mull, paying homage to its rugged island home.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Designing and installing new Electric Vehicle chargepoint hubs can be a complex project, and UK Power Networks is making the process easier. The UKs biggest electricity distribution network operator has published a new guide, to set out exactly what land consents need to be in place before installers apply to connect their site to electricity […] I
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As CELSIUS continues to expand globally, this partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP marks another milestone in bringing its functional energy drinks to fans worldwide. Throughout the 2025 season, Scuderia Ferrari HP fans will experience unique CELSIUS activations both on and off the track, including wherever CELSIUS is sold, allowing the opportunity for f
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bitcoin remains a popular choice for those looking to invest in digital assets, but many people dont realize how much they lose to fees when converting USD to BTC. Whether youre making a one-time purchase or planning to trade frequently, reducing fees can help you get more value from your investment.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Convenience isn’t just a luxury in the digital ecosystemit’s an expectation. As online commerce continues to evolve, the ability to retrieve funds quickly and efficiently has become a crucial factor in the buyer experience.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Watches of Switzerland Group is proud to announce the opening of its new flagship Rolex boutique on 14th March 2025, located on Old Bond Street in Mayfair, London. This is an exciting new chapter in the partnership with Rolex, which began over 100 years ago in 1919 with the Northern Goldsmiths showroom in Newcastle. […] If you want more informa
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With just over three months until the EUs European Accessibility Acts highly anticipated implementation date, new research by Storyblok reveals that only 25% of European businesses say they are fully prepared to comply with the Acts provisions.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In 2024,Nexiled the growth of mobile payments in Italy, recording a 61% increase in spending volumes from smartphones and smartwatches. The European PayTech once again drove the growth of a sector that, according to data released today by the Innovative Payments Observatory of the School of Management of the Milan Polytechnic, recorded an overall increas
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The fact that bingo has been around since the 16th century is a testament to its popularity. But heres the rub. This popularity is only on the rise with the growth of online gaming. Gaming is available easily today with the proliferation of smartphones and the near universal availability of the internet.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! London-based womenswear brand Ro&Zo has partnered with global commerce platform Refined Networks to launch on Nordstrom for Spring/Summer 2025. The female-founded brand started in 2021 by best friends Rosie and Zoe is known for its modern, feminine womenswear, and is widely stocked by the UKs multi-brand platforms, including M&S, John Lewis, Se
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With peak wedding season just around the corner, many brides and grooms are looking for those last-minute touches to make their big day feel fresh, unique, and unforgettable. Whether its adding a vintage twist to a wedding cake, playing with soft pastel hues, or opting for promcore-inspired suiting, the wedding trends for 2025 are already […] If yo
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Finnish health tech company URA announces its partnership with Currys, the UKs leading consumer electronics retailer. FromSaturday March 15th, Oura Ring 4 will be available in over 145 Currys stores and is already available to order online atcurrys.co.uk.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bingo has always been a popular game, with people playing for many generations. With the introduction of the internet, this only further enhanced the love and popularity for the game, as all of a sudden players were able to play from anywhere at any time allowing for much greater flexibility.
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today (Friday 14thMarch), drivers across the country will be able to take advantage of an immediate 4ppl cut in the price of both petrol and diesel at all Asda and Asda Express branded forecourts. Asda has long been the price leader in fuel across the market and this latest move re-affirms its position as the […] If you want more information Retail
Retail Times
MARCH 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! E-commerce merchants are bracing themselves for a significant rise in AI-powered fraud over the next 12 months, according to a new report from fraud prevention platformRavelin. The majority (91%) of retailers, travel companies, digital goods providers, and marketplaces are worried about criminals turning to AI to attack them and their customers and there
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