Retail Bound
APRIL 8, 2025
In April 2025, the United States introduced sweeping import tariffscreating both disruption and opportunity. For emerging retail brands, the moment to shine is now. A new tariff policy, signed into effect on April 5, 2025 , has placed a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the U.S., with reciprocal rates reaching up to 50% for key trade partners like China, Mexico, and Canada.
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2025
Sales volumes and consumer sentiment towards the collapsed fashion chain Jeanswest have encouraged the administrators as they look to the brand morphing into a pure-play online retailer. Weve seen huge spikes in foot traffic and online sales, which has been the best possible result as we get the business ready to be restructured as an online operation, said Lindsay Bainbridge, one of the three administrators appointed by Jeanswests parent company last month.
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Retail Focus
APRIL 8, 2025
Mobile applications have evolved from optional niceties to essential tools for industry. Whether you are an individual retailer or a multinational concern, a hospital or a theme park, app technology has ushered in a new era of customer service in our digital age. No traditional retail sector has been overlooked; in this period of print and online simultaneity, all businesses with aspirations toward a larger scale have had their horizons widened by technology.
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2025
Fast food operator Guzman Y Gomez has reported increased overall growth underpinned by overseas expansion in the third quarter. Network sales growth in Australia was reported at 11 per cent, while total network including the burgeoning US market was 23.6 per cent. The companys overall network sales were $289.5 million, compared to $234.2 million for the same quarter last year.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Design Middleeast
APRIL 8, 2025
GROHE Takes Milan Design Week 2025 by Storm with an Immersive Exhibition at The Garden Senato GROHE Unveils New Immersive Experience at Milan Design Week 2025’s Iconic Garden Senato The GROHE Aqua Gallery at the historic Garden Senato celebrates the beauty of the Pure Joy of Water, offering an immersive display of precision-crafted artifacts that deliver water, and seamlessly blend form and function.
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2025
In an effort to meet the demand for more flexibility as consumer preferences evolve, White Runway, a leading bridal boutique based in Sydney, has introduced an at-home try-on service. In collaboration with e-commerce platform Try with Mirra, this move is set to transform how bridal parties approach their purchase decisions, offering a new level of convenience and empowerment.
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Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2025
Cotton On has launched The Co-Opt Club program with Universal Music Group to showcase the work of up-and-coming Australian artists through fashion. The first Co-Opt Club edit features the works of Tylah Saunders and Bianca Simpson in a 31-piece collection of women’s and men’s wear. Pieces by Tylah Saunders, a Gunditijmara artist, are inspired by the coastal landscapes of his hometown in South Australia, the ocean, representing a connection to self, culture and home.
Design Middleeast
APRIL 8, 2025
LG PuriCare Aero Furniture Arrives in the UAE: Award-Winning Design Meets Advanced Air Quality LG PuriCare Aero Furniture, LG Electronics has officially launched in the UAE Finding the perfect air purification solution without compromising on noise or design has never been easier. The LG PuriCare Aero Furniture, LG’s solution, has officially launched in the UAE and this is why you must try it.
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2025
Australian coffee roaster and cafe, The Reformatory Labs, has opened its first international location in Dubais W Residences. Founded by fourth-generation Colombian coffee farmer Simon Jaramillo, The Reformatory Labs opened its first store in Sydney in 2013 and sources specialty coffees from Latin America, Africa and Panama. The Arada real estate firm was part of the organisations UAE launch and has plans to open 10 more stores across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi by the end of 2027.
Design Middleeast
APRIL 8, 2025
TwentyOne06: The Knowledge Academy training center TwentyOne06 and Havelock One Interiors Collaborate to Create a Purpose-Built Training Space for The Knowledge Academy TwentyOne06 , known for its expertise in designing commercial spaces with a hospitality-driven approach, has successfully brought its vision to life with the newly completed The Knowledge Academy training center.
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
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2025
In a rush to create a shopping environment that wows customers and entices them to spend, many retailers overlook the payment process’s impact on the overall customer experience. Many businesses spend a lot of time trying to nail their in-store experience and leave the payment touch as an afterthought, warns Andrew Thornton, retail industry lead at Tyro Payments.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombes Start up to Store competition is coming to its final stages this coming weekend. The competition encouraged local businesses to enter to be in with a chance to win space in its thriving centre, rent free for six months.
Design Middleeast
APRIL 8, 2025
Lodes launches first outdoor lighting collection, Lodes OUTDOOR, redefining exterior illumination Transform Your Outdoor Spaces with Lodes OUTDOOR Lighting Lodes expands its design horizons with the launch of its first outdoor lighting collection: LodesOUTDOOR. This innovative project redefines outdoor lighting through high-performance decorative luminaires that integrate seamlessly into residential and hospitality environments, creating a fluid transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! For foodies across the UK, theres one thing that they can all agree on, that pistachio continues to be the it flavour for 2025. From Dubai chocolate to coffee and ice cream to biscuits, the trend which erupted on the scene last year, has taken the nation by storm filling up countless social media feeds […] If you want more information Retail Times
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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.
Ultra Flex
APRIL 8, 2025
Ultraflex Systems Appoints Steven Spriggs as Central Territory Sales Manager Riverview, FL Ultraflex Systems Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performing textiles and substrates, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Spriggs as the Central Territory Sales Manager. With an extensive background in procurement, supply chain management, and strategic sourcing, Spriggs brings nearly two decades of expertise in manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution to the role.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Every day, we dispose of packaging, but do we truly understand the symbols displayed on them? Astudyconducted by Plasticsheetsshop among over 800 British people reveals that a significant portion of the population is unaware of the meanings behind packaging symbols.
Design Wanted
APRIL 8, 2025
Mario Cucinella affectionately recalls spending countless hours with his grandmother in the kitchen. Vivid bursts of her warm embrace and […] The post A timeless object is reborn appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tambia, the single origin, speciality coffee from Colombia is launching a new look and feel this month as it evolves its original craft paper bagsto an elegant andfully recyclable pack. A new recyclable & colourful packaging Each coffee bag has adeep navy-blue background with the gold logo, a radiant sun encircling a coffee bean, paying […] If
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Shopperations
APRIL 8, 2025
If you're a CPG marketerespecially in the omnichannel shopper or retail media space you know the grind. Spreadsheets. Version control nightmares. Chasing approvals. Last-minute changes from sales. Reporting to finance with incomplete data.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Time to indulge in the ultimate adventure, as Nuii ice cream prepare to take the UK by storm with its biggest sampling activation yet. Over 800,000 ice creams will be handed out across the country, giving thousands of ice cream fans around the UK the opportunity to enjoy a delicious treat from Nuii ice cream. […] If you want more information Retail
Bay Cities
APRIL 8, 2025
Discover how Californias SB 54 packaging law is evolving and what your business needs to know. Learn how Bay Cities can help you stay compliant and sustainable.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Cultured Collective is launching its gut-loving Sauerkraut and Kimchi into 183 Sainsburys stores from Wednesday 9 April. The award-winning fermented food brand sells unpasteurised, live ferments made with only natural ingredients that make healthy eating delicious.
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Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.
Retail Design Blog
APRIL 8, 2025
Design Next Agency reveals the vibrant interior of Loong Noodles, a Manhattan restaurant inspired by St. Marks with a fusion.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In a landmark move from a high street retailer, Superdrug is overhauling its high street healthcare proposition and investing 1 million into a new and innovative Healthcare Ambassador programme to better serve the nations healthcare needs.
Retail Design Blog
APRIL 8, 2025
Creating a skincare brand means crafting an experience down to the finest detail. The packaging: A sculptural bottle topped with.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tetley, Britains iconic tea brand from the home of Tata Consumer Productshaslaunched its most ambitious advertising campaign for a decade, returning to screens with a 5.5 million campaign Britains Tea. Created by independent creative agency Pablo, the TV-led campaign is packed with emotion and humour.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Retail Design Blog
APRIL 8, 2025
Situated within the tranquil and upscale neighborhood of the Thonglor area in Bangkok, the PLP City range presents an innovative.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! DECATHLON, the world leader in sports, has partnered with Freeletics, one of the most widely used fitness apps in Europe, to offer a unique training solution. By combining equipment and AI-generated coaching, this partnership provides users with a seamless, accessible, and ultra-personalized experience.
Retail Design Blog
APRIL 8, 2025
Based in New York City, high-end fashion brand rag & bone first opened an outpost on the other side of.
Retail Times
APRIL 8, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! InstaVolt, the UKs leading provider of reliable and accessible ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging, has announced a new partnership with OVO. This collaboration enhances the charging experience for drivers across the UK by linking InstaVolts extensive network of nearly 2,000 rapid chargers to OVOs unique public charging solution, Charge Anywhere.
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Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.
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