Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The retail sector is expanding in almost all parts of the globe. The internet has especially made it easier for people to buy and sell items. Customers generally prefer buying items online because this offers them an easy and convenient shopping experience.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2024
KFC is creating Christmas in July this year by opening its first Colonel’s Lodge. The fast food chain is offering three two-night stays in the festive-themed KFC lodge. With every purchase of $30 or more in the KFC app this month customers can enter the draw to win a trip for four people. The winners will enjoy an unlimited supply of KFC Christmas spreads and the services of a KFC lodge butler.
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Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! M&H’s Elements Peated edition has received three major awards in prestigious international whisky competitions this year: a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, a Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2024, and a Gold Medal (95 points) at IWSC 2024.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2024
Automotive parts distributor Bapcor has rejected Bain Capital’s proposal to acquire all its shares for $5.40 apiece, equivalent to about $1.83 billion. Bapcor said the proposal does not represent fair value and is not in the best interest of its shareholders. In a separate announcement, Bapcor said it has appointed 7-Eleven CEO and MD Angus McKay as its new executive chairman and CEO, effective August 22.
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Retail Design Blog
JULY 8, 2024
Taking its retail presence at home base Paris to a new level, luxury home fragrance brand Diptyque has recently inaugurated.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2024
The reported closure of Microsoft’s brick-and-mortar stores managed by authorised retail partners in China has raised questions about the tech giant’s strategy in the world’s second-largest economy and whether the move is counterintuitive when the market’s consumer electronics sector has seen a sign of recovery. “Microsoft is undergoing a strategic shift in its retail operations in Mainland China, as indicated by their response to media reports about the potential closure of their authoris
Create Retail Today brings together the best content for Retail Design professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2024
Chouchou Intimates, pronounced shoo shoo, is the modern it-girl brand many lingerie lovers have been waiting for. Frustrated with the choice between lacklustre everyday underwear and overpriced luxury lingerie, brand founder Tina Grasso took it upon herself to redefine the category. “I understood that if I couldn’t find high-quality, affordable intimates that resonated with my style and personality, I would have to create them myself,” Grasso told Inside Retail.
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has today (8 July) launched the search for its next National Charity Partner, as part of its 160th year celebrations. The new partnership will commence on 1 March 2025, following the conclusion of Dobbies’ successful nine-year collaboration with the Teenage Cancer Trust which has raised £1.39 million to-d
Inside Retail
JULY 8, 2024
Revolve Group, the company behind leading e-commerce platforms Revolve and FWRD, has carved out a niche in the fashion industry by combining innovative brand partnerships with cutting-edge technology. FWRD offers a highly curated collection of iconic and emerging luxury brands, while Revolve similarly offers a curated assortment of premium apparel, accessories and beauty products at a lower price point.
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! International fashion retailer Mango has opened a new store at Silverburn today (5 July), joining the growing line up of fashion brands housed in the exciting retail and leisure destination. This will be one of the first Scottish locations to showcase the popular Spanish brand’s new Mediterranean-inspired store concept designed to reflect the spirit and
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
JULY 8, 2024
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) is officially on the hunt for a new CEO, posting the $180,000 job vacancy on recruitment website Indeed. FCA chair Brendan Green said “We are seeking a leader who understands franchising, has strong knowledge of advocacy and government relations, and can build relationships to grow not just the FCA but the broader franchising sector.
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New analysis carried out by the Cebr economics consultancy on behalf of Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, highlights how water inefficiency could cost households over £300/yr over the next five years, based on water companies’ latest proposed bill increases of 49% by 2029/30 after inflation1.
Design Middleeast
JULY 8, 2024
NITHIN GANGADHARAN, CEO AND MANU ABRAHAM, MD With a decade of unparalleled expertise, Aujan Interiors has firmly established itself as a leader in the interior fit-out industry. This remarkable journey, spanning over ten years, has seen Aujan grow from a budding venture to a powerhouse with a formidable workforce of over 380 skilled professionals. The company’s portfolio of over 390 completed projects demonstrates its commitment to excellence and innovation.
Bay Cities
JULY 8, 2024
Premier Packaging moves to a new 170,000 sq. ft. facility in Pico Rivera, enhancing efficiency, capacity, and collaboration for superior customer service.
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.
Design Middleeast
JULY 8, 2024
FAHAD ALI SIDDIQUI, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, AMAQ INTERIORS AMAQ Interiors, led by Fahad Siddiqui has become one of the most sought-after names in the design and build fit-out space. For over 24 years, the company has delivered unique interior projects. It has expanded vertically by entering the hospitality, leisure, and restaurant sectors in Q1 and Q2 of 2024, as well as developing horizontally into the UAE with a registered license in Dubai.
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Protein water brand, Vievé, has announced a new 612-store listing with Holland & Barrett, demonstrating the on-going consumer demand for functional drinks. Vievé’s innovative protein water is set to hit high streets nationwide with its new listing with health food giant, Holland & Barrett, which will see both its Strawberry & Rhubarb and Wate
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pip & Nut is entering the snack category with a range of peanut-butter stuffed oat bars, made from the brand’s award-winning peanut butter and wholegrain British oats. Full of wholesome natural nuttiness, these new peanut butter stuffed oat bars are high in fibre, contain 6g of plant-based protein, and are packed with natural ingredients, perfect for
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research from Given, part of Anthesis, the largest group of dedicated sustainability professionals globally, has found that nearly half (49.6%) of UK employees will leave their job if their current employer fails to meet their corporate purpose.
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Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has reported strong financial results for the year 2023, with sales increasing by 11.8% to £1,528 million (vs £1,367 million in 2022). Market share also grew for the third consecutive year rising to 10.6%, versus the 8.9% market share held in 2020[2].
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bench, the iconic Manchester-based fashion brand, is gearing up to reclaim the spotlight with their Y2K-inspired ‘Revival’ collection. Following the success of their women’s collection with Urban Outfitters early this year, Bench is set to keep the momentum going with a new collection, launching on the night that the brand celebrates its 35th anniversary
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SSP, Starbucks and Heathrow Airport have opened their busiest store in the UK at Terminal 5. At 252sq ft, the store has 50 seats and nine coffee machines able to serve hundreds of customers every hour on the way to their gate.
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ethical Hydration brand One Water is set to have a bumper year as customers seek out purpose-led brands in their weekly shop. One Water estimates that they’ll be able to fund the provision of clean, safe water to around 6,500 people in sub-Saharan Africa due to new listings with Sainsbury’s in June and Ocado going live this […] If you want more inf
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 Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Asda has today published its 2023 Brighter Living Report – its fourth report updating on the progress made towards its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets in the last calendar year. Key updates from the report include: Carbon · Continued reduction in carbon emissions (scope 1-3), down 7% on 2022 and 15% since Asda first […
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ocado Group and AOEN have announced the continued expansion of their partnership, with plans to construct a third Customer Fulfilment Centre (“CFC”) in Kuki-Miyashiro, the Saitama prefecture of Japan.
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pladis is expanding appeal for Britain’s biggest biscuit brand with a NEW flavour of its classic McVitie’s Rich Tea. A tasty new take on the tea break favourite, McVitie’s Rich Tea ‘The Cocoa One’ features a deliciously dunkable crisp cocoa biscuit that falls under the government’s HFSS threshold.
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Just Eat Takeaway.com has released new research into the rapid grocery delivery market, which show the market will be worth $16.5bn in five years’ time. It’s a sector undergoing rapid growth, with customers putting ease and speed at the forefront of their grocery shop.
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Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, TikTok Shop has announced its ‘£1Million Club’, a plan to help new merchants hit £1M in revenue on the platform, through a series of special incentives and support at no extra cost. ‘The £1Million Club’ plan brings five core benefits to new merchants: up to 90 days 0% commission free sales, free storage and […] If you
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Royal Mail is cutting the number of domestic flights it operates in half as the company reduces its use of planes as part of its efforts to improve reliability for customers and minimise carbon emissions. As well as saving c.30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, transporting more mail by road instead of air […] If you want more infor
Retail Times
JULY 8, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, athletic and lifestyle brand Champion announces a two-month takeover, introducing ‘Champion Sports Bar at Harry Gordon’s’. Located on LG at Selfridges London, the sports bar launches as part of Sportopia, Selfridges’ celebration of sport this summer.
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