Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Independent Queensland grocer Skippys Fresh Frootz has garnered attention on social media for its videos highlighting its low prices at a time when Australia’s major supermarkets are facing scrutiny for their lack of transparency in their price-setting practices. Elijah Etri, Skippy’s Fresh Frootz manager at Victoria Point, Queensland, has started a new Tiktok challenge, encouraging viewers to head into their local supermarket and check the prices of comparable produce and products.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 14, 2024

To celebrate 35 years of inspiring imaginations with its timeless toys, Melissa & Doug embarked on a venture to open its first-ever retail store in White Plains, New York. To bring the brand to life on a scale like never before, Melissa & Doug desired a space that would delight visitors of all ages, demonstrate the quality of the toys, lean into its position as the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys, and inspire open-ended play.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Melbourne-based cycling apparel brand MAAP has opened its first retail concept store in Europe – MAAP Lab Amsterdam. Following the success of the brand’s flagship store in Melbourne, the new Amsterdam Lab will bring MAAP’s luxury cycling and streetwear clothes to the city’s vibrant creative culture and community. The Lab concept – which symbolises the spirit of living a ‘Life Around Bikes’ – is one that MAAP intends to implement in major regions worldwide.

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Mindful Design

MARCH 14, 2024

In a world filled with large retailers that tend to lose the personal connection with their customers, small stores hold a special appeal. The intimate ambiance, the handpicked and carefully curated products, the personal touches, the ready and helpful staff are a just a few reasons why many people find these places pleasant and relaxing. […] The post The Art of Standing Out – 5 Design Tips for Small Retail Stores appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties Australia is selling Albany Creek Village shopping centre, with an expression of interest campaign set to begin next week. Located at 700 Albany Creek Road, north of Brisbane, the centre is anchored by Coles, which recently underwent a $7 million refurbishment along with an upgraded click and collect facility.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Thrive Learning, the award-winning and fastest-growing modern-day learning management system, has secured a partnership with the global leader in beauty, cosmetics and personal care products, Avon. As a global entity, Avon approached Thrive with the challenge of creating one digital hub which would unify its millions of members – regardless of location,

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bovril is continuing its high-profile partnership with Peter Crouch and Burton Albion, through the unveiling of an exclusive limited edition collectable jar. Building on the resounding success of the recent announcement in October 2023, where Bovril assumed the role of Official Hydration Partner of Burton Albion FC, this new launch continues to align Bov

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

At a time when discretionary retail is under pressure, customer loyalty is top of mind for brands and Myer is no exception. Myer’s outgoing chief executive officer, John King, told shareholders in today’s half-year results conference call that its customer-first plan continues to deliver for the business despite the macroeconomic conditions. King’s tenure at Myer saw the introduction and implementation of the customer-first plan centred on the Myer One customer loyalty program, which has the pot

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Consumer spending in the UK on FMCG and Tech and Durables products (T&D) increased by 5% last year compared to 2022. In total, this market amounted to £281.5bn in sales in 2023. This increase in spending was driven by price increases for food and personal care products, while consumers saved in the T&D sector.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

A new retail player has just entered the trendy shopping destination of Soho in New York City — Revo Sunglasses. The Nasa-tech-inspired eyewear brand is opening its first US-based bricks-and-mortar location, a 500-square-foot storefront at 436 West Broadway. Inside Retail spoke with Revo Sunglasses’ CEO Cliff Robinson to discuss the company’s first US store opening and how the innovative eyewear brand has been taking back control in recent years.

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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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Design Middleeast

MARCH 14, 2024

Motif Interiors, a leader in sustainable and innovative fit-out solutions, proudly announces its recent invitation to join the DMCC Sustainability Hub as the founding member as sole fit-out contractor. This exclusive invitation underscores Motif Interiors’ ongoing commitment to creating sustainable workspaces and its significant contributions to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices within Dubai’s dynamic business landscape.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

This year’s PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival (PMFF) was a 15-day-long parade of emerging and established Australian designers spanning over 100 unique events. Premium runways were staged inside Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building against the backdrop of the news that Victoria is Australia’s fashion manufacturing capital. The Australian Fashion Council announced at the festival that the Victorian textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) manufacturing sector creates $960 million in economic v

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Design Middleeast

MARCH 14, 2024

Ahmed Sharabassy, an award-winning architect known for his innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, is a key player in the worldwide architectural environment. Hailing from Egypt, Ahmed’s journey in architecture began with a remarkable feat – winning his first design award at the tender age of 19 for his visionary concept of “experience capsules” on a pedestrian bridge.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

The Australian Fashion Council has appointed Jaana Quaintance-James as CEO, effective immediately. Quaintance-James succeeds Leila Naja Hibri , who served as CEO of AFC for almost four years. Prior to the new appointment, Quaintance-James served as chief sustainability and sourcing officer at Global Fashion Group. She also previously served as head of sustainability at The Iconic and ethical sourcing manager at David Jones. “Ms Quaintance-James joins us at a time when the Australian fashio

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Retail Bound

MARCH 14, 2024

As a product startup, one of your most valuable assets is your intellectual property. This includes any original ideas, designs, or branding elements that set your products apart from others in the market. Without proper protection, these assets are vulnerable to being copied or used by competitors without your permission. In this blog post, we will explore various forms of intellectual property and how product startups can navigate them to safeguard their ideas and designs.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

In a bold move aimed at redefining the narrative surrounding Asian women’s fashion, leading Southeast Asian womenswear brand, Love, Bonito, has announced a significant overhaul of its brand identity and assortment strategy. Central to Love, Bonito’s evolution is the introduction of a more curated assortment strategy, reflecting over a decade of customer insights and leveraging cutting-edge technology.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Capri Sun has announced a first-to-market launch with its redesigned recyclable drink pouches – rolling out across retail, convenience, wholesale and foodservice channels. The 200ml single serve pouches of its two iconic flavours, Orange and Blackcurrant & Apple, will be the first of the Capri-Sun range to transition to the new packaging.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Skincare makes up over 40 per cent of the total global cosmetics market and the product category continues to grow its market share. One brand that is benefitting from this booming market is the Australian-owned and manufactured skincare business Cinch Skin, which is ready to scale globally after experiencing 500 per cent revenue growth in the past year, six years after being founded in 2016.

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Easter 2024 will see Moo Free, the UK’s number one privately owned free-from chocolate manufacturer, partnering with the National Trust for Scotland. The independent charity will be hosting Easter egg trails across 35 of its locations in Scotland, from Brodie Castle in the Highlands to Priorwood Gardens in the Scottish Borders with the events taking plac

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Lumsden Design

MARCH 14, 2024

The post When retail becomes an attraction appeared first on Lumsden.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Chocomel, the UK’s Fastest Growing RTD Premium Milk Drink, has just kicked off six months of high-profile promotional activity, galloping out of the gate with a hero TV advert designed to raise brand awareness and increase penetration under the banner: ‘When Life Gives You Chocomel’.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Sustainable, direct-to-consumer fashion brand Allbirds promised to revolutionise the retail industry with stylish, comfortable, and environmentally-conscious footwear designs. Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fragrance-led home and lifestyle brand, Fabulosa, is building further on its already strong position across the wholesale sector and expanding its network with a significant new partnership. The latest listing represents another major addition to the firm’s wide customer base within this marketplace, and is set to increase Fabulosa’s reach to even more s

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, Costa Coffee has an extra special ‘treat’ in store for all Costa Club members between the 18 and the 24 March, as the reward feature, Treat Drop, returns better than ever before.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! John Lewis partnership reported record full-year sales of £12.4bn, up by £176 (1%) on the previous year. Profit before tax and exceptional items was £42m an improvement of £120m year-on-year- compared to a £78m loss in 2022/23, and profit before tax was £56m a £290m improvement year on year.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Benecol, the iconic global brand which has been helping people enjoy healthy eating for over 25 years with its range of spreads, yoghurts and yoghurt drinks, is launching a ATL in the UK which will go live tomorrow, on 15 March.

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading accessible health & beauty retailer, Superdrug, has launched a new initiative to encourage team members to Unlearn negative and harmful beliefs, biases, and stereotypes and to celebrate diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new GO Outdoors store will open in Tamworth, the week commencing 18th March 2024. The new store will stock a wide range of desirable brands, such as Rab, OEX and Berghaus, as well as a full range of footwear, camping equipment, outdoor clothing and equipment for every activity.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back Chicken al Pastor to restaurants around the world for another limited time. To celebrate the big launch back to the UK, Chipotle will offer a £0 delivery fee on Uber Eats orders of at least £15 from 14 March through 28 March.

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Retail Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has joined the Sustainable Wine Roundtable as the business doubles down on its pledge to grow in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Majestic is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and has already implemented a number of sustainable initiatives that will reduce its carbon

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