Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

If you’re launching a retail business, finding and renting an accessible base to sell to your target demographic is a huge step. Learning the nuts and bolts of leasing commercial property and lease terms, in general, can help you make informed decisions to impact your start-up’s chances of success. How retail leasing works When you lease retail space, you’re effectively renting commercial space where your business can welcome customers to market and sell your goods or services.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Alibaba-owned grocery chain Freshippo will launch its first presence in Australia, in partnership with Ebest, the local online Asian supermarket. Freshippo’s items will be available through Ebest’s shopping app and website, with a product selection tailored to the Australian market, including Chinese delicacies such as snacks, juices, tea drinks, and culinary sauces.

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All Work

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Traditional offices were designed as a compromise for broad needs, but are now evolving into specialized spaces catering to either hyper-focus or hyper-collaboration, driven by societal shifts and technological advances. The pandemic underscored the need for distraction-free, personalized workspaces like focus pods and smart environments, exemplified by Deloitte’s “The Edge,” which uses IoT to optimize conditions for deep work.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Warehouse automation continues to evolve with more advanced technologies, greater choices, and smarter software. In Australia, the warehouse automation market is expected to grow from approximately $18.5 billion this year to $41.3 billion in 2029. With this growth, warehouse operators face an increasingly complex decision when selecting the right automation for their warehouse and application.

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Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sexual Health Week: Leading high street healthcare retailer Superdrug has removed the VAT from its Own Brand sexual health product portfolio, in a move to help support the sexual health of the nation. The reduction in price, which is the equivalent of VAT, sees a selection of Superdrug’s Own Brand condoms and lubes being reduced, […] If you want mo

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In an era when consumers are experiencing sustainability fatigue, the fashion sector finds itself at a critical juncture. Roger Lee, CEO of TAL Apparel, told Inside Retail the current level of investment in sustainability appears to be suboptimal and the primary factor contributing to this low investment is the absence of significant market demand. The manufacturing company works with major brands, including Hugo Boss, Brooks Brothers, and Banana Republic, so it has an intimate understanding of

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Amy Liu embodies the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention”. As a beauty industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, Liu knows what works for the mainstream beauty market. However, after having trouble finding products that catered to her own highly sensitive skin requirements, the entrepreneur decided to take matters into her own hands.

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Retail Design Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

LinkedIn’s Bengaluru office underwent a dynamic redesign to elevate the workplace experience, blending the company’s culture with a focus on.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

J Crew’s catalogue has long been a coveted fashion reference to timeless style and now the brand is ready to capitalise on its own lore. After discontinuing its paper mailer in 2017, the J Crew catalogue is back. The strategy behind the catalogue relaunch is not a hail mary to return J Crew to its former glory – the company’s sales are close to US$3 billion this year, according to its CEO Libby Wadle – but rather to evoke a sense of nostalgia amongst customers and reposition itself as the pionee

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Burger King® UK deals: Whopper® fans across the country are in for a treat as Burger King® UK has unveiled a lineup of tasty treats exclusively on the BK® App – including juicy flame-grilled Whopper® meals for just £5 this week, with the offers updating weekly.

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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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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s almost midnight, the blue light from my phone penetrates my epidermis as I shop for products to give me glass skin. (The irony of which is not lost on me.) Meanwhile, my TikTok algorithm serves me a continuous loop of K-beauty products “that actually work” And if you studied my bathroom vanity, you’d probably think I was conducting a science experiment, complete with an obsession with snail mucus and rice water.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The internal interior design market is projected to grow from USD 4.09 billion in 2024 to USD 6.52 billion by […] The post In Saudi Arabia, more than 120 global companies are actively involved in giga projects appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

US designer Tommy Hilfiger browses through a rail of custom-made suits worn to this year’s Met Gala by K-pop stars Stray Kids, before opening up a tuxedo to reveal a special label. The eight-member South Korean boy-band are Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassadors and caused an online frenzy when they became the first K-pop group to attend the prestigious Manhattan fashion event in May. “We did a special label ‘Tommy Hilfiger with the Stray Kids’ and they loved it, we loved it an

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One of the UK’s leading dairy spreads, Utterly Butterly, is launching an exhilarating on-pack promotion to bring a touch of thrill and nostalgia to kitchen tables across the country. The on-pack promotion offers 25 lucky winners an exclusive opportunity to fly with AeroSuperBatics, the world’s only aerobatic formation wing walking team.

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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Barbie fever is not over yet; at least that is Reebok’s hope. The global sportswear brand has partnered with Mattel to curate a unisex capsule collection that aims to break down gender stereotypes and empower girls and women. The 16-piece collection offers footwear and retro-inspired apparel with futuristic styling for both kids and adults, to cater to the whole family.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Whopper® fans across the country are in for a treat as Burger King® UK has unveiled a lineup of tasty treats exclusively on the BK® App – including juicy flame-grilled Whopper® meals for just £5 this week, with the offers updating weekly.

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Retail Bound

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Launching a new product in retail stores can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for any product manufacturer. After months, or even years, of hard work and dedication, your product is finally on the shelves for consumers to purchase. But how do you know if your product launch was successful? In this blog post, we’ll explore different ways to measure the success of your product launch in retail stores.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ink by Grant Burge has partnered with New York City-based artist Craig Costello, founder of KRINK, an esteemed artist materials brand and creative studio, to craft a limited-edition pack for Barossa Ink. The KRINK x Barossa Ink Limited Edition Shiraz embodies a fusion of art and flavour, showcasing a contemporary and bold style both inside and out.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Surf, the number one fragrance laundry detergent brand, is relaunching its liquid and capsule detergents with new and improved ‘joy infused’ fragrances, made with essential oils that are designed to be mood boosting, and sensorial pack designs.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Richard Dening-Smitherman to the role of managing director of the Vet group (Vets for Pets). Richard will join the Pets’ Executive Team on 2nd September and will lead the Vet business supported by the Vet leadership team and the practice owner joint venture council.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! September is here, and families are diving back into school and work routines. With that, many are looking for tasty and healthier lunchbox options. At KP Snacks, we’re excited to share three delicious non-HFSS (not high in salt, sugar and fat) snack choices, that are sure to be a hit in any lunchbox: Hula Hoops […] If you want more information Ret

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Take-home sales at the grocers rose by 3.0% over the four weeks to 1 September compared with one year ago, according to the latest data from Kantar. With popular conversation dominated by Oasis’ surprise reunion tour, Kantar has been taking the opportunity to look back (but not in anger) at how Britons’ diets have changed over […] If you want more

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury’s) has announced a new partnership with SAP, which will revolutionise its commercial systems and help drive its Next Level Sainsbury’s ambitions. Through the consolidation of its legacy systems, Sainsbury’s will achieve increased business agility through cloud-based solutions, as well as a simplified and cost optimised technolo

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