Thu.Dec 14, 2023

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Seed Heritage’s reopened Canberra Centre store is now brand’s largest yet

Inside Retail

Seed Heritage has launched its largest store with the reopening of an expanded site at Canberra Centre. The 900sqm store showcases the clothing company’s full offerings across the woman, man, baby, child, teen, and home categories. The expanded store marks Brandbank Group’s aggressive growth strategy, with 500 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Hammerson welcomes 115,000 sq ft of new retail openings at Bullring & Grand Central

Retail Focus

Hammerson is pleased to announce a flurry of high-profile new openings at Bullring & Grand Central, the culmination of a transformational year for the Birmingham city centre destination. Nike, Bershka, Pull&Bear, and M&S have opened just in time for the busiest shopping period in the calendar, alongside the famed Coca-Cola truck having arrived at the destination last weekend, underpinning Hammerson’s strategy to enliven the asset with new brands, concepts and market firsts.

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New Balance bottles its scent and enters the beauty space with Grey Store

Inside Retail

Elevated and exclusive shopping experiences and products are fast becoming a way for brands to differentiate and create hype around new offerings and core products. New Balance has entered the beauty market in celebration of opening a premium direct-to-consumer retail store in Australia this December and it smells like luxury on and off the court for the apparel brand.

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How forecasting can enhance cash flow in the retail sector

Retail Focus

Competition is fierce in the retail sector as traditional brick-and-mortar businesses face the digital revolution. Data is key for all-sized retailers, not only to assess how far they’ve come but to provide a clear direction for the future. That’s easier said than done, though, which is where forecasting comes in place, providing an opportunity for growth and success even in the most unpredictable market conditions.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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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ACCC warns franchisors: fix unfair contract terms or face court

Inside Retail

Franchisors should review and amend unfair terms on their standard form contracts or else face legal action, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned. The ACCC said contracts are unfair if they cause a significant imbalance in the rights and obligations of the involved parties; are not reasonably necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the party advantaged by the term; and would result in detriment to the other party if implemented or relied upon.

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8 Reasons Why Your TikTok Ads May Not Be Spending

Retail Focus

Edi Moraes, Media Buyer, Upbeat Agency talks about the reasons why your TikTok ads may not be spending. The TikTok made me buy it hashtag has become a global phenomenon. Viewed more than 77.4 billion times (more if you include #tiktokmademebuythis), on diverse promoted products, it’s a clever marketing ploy that has woken many retailers and etailers to the potential of TikTok as an advertising platform.

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BrewDog slashes prices for New Year celebrations

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This New Year’s Eve, BrewDog is going to be partying like it’s 1999, rolling back drink prices in-bar nationwide to what they would have cost over 20 years ago, giving customers savings not seen this century.

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Navigating the fine line between AI, personalisation and engagement

Inside Retail

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is showing increased adoption in customer service. Traditionally, the primary role for customer-facing chatbots has been to reduce the volume of inbound requests to human operators. But now, AI-powered assistants are also being deployed behind-the-scenes for contact-centre agents. When these technologies are able to leverage vast amounts of customer data, they can become extremely powerful.

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PREDICTIONS Warehouse automation 2024: 3PLs turning to sophisticated robot-based solutions

E Delevry

Each year, DeliveryX starts to look ahead to the coming new year in a series of predictions. Simon Jones , sales executive at Exotec has outlined his warehouse automation trends for 2024. Simon Jones , sales executive Exotec The warehouse automation market is expected to continue to grow by around 15% annually between now and 2027. As we look ahead to 2024, there are a number of trends that will not only drive this growth, but also determine the direction in which the sector is evolving.

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Chattels & More celebrates design excellence at the Dubai Home Festival Sustainable Design Contest grand finale

Design Middleeast

Chattels & More, a leading name in furniture and décor, unveiled the winners of its highly anticipated Chattels & More Dubai Home Festival Sustainable Design Contest at a grand award ceremony on 11 December. The event took place at the Chattels & More store located in the iconic Mall of the Emirates. The nationwide design competition, launched by Chattels & More as part of the 5 th edition of the Dubai Home Festival, provided a platform for emerging designers and students to show

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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12 Days of Gifting

Thrifts and Tangles

I want to thank you all for being supportive of Thrifts & Tangles! Whether you’re new here or have been following T&T for a while now, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. To show my gratitude, I wanted to do something different this year to give back! This year we […] The post 12 Days of Gifting appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.

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Sustainable Packaging New Year's Resolutions: Starting a Greener Journey

Bay Cities

2024 is just around the corner, which means there’s no better time for business leaders to revisit and refine their goals for the year ahead. At the top of the list for many companies? Sustainable packaging resolutions.

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Birrificio Angelo Poretti wishes one and all ‘Buon Natale!’ with this luxury gift hamper

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Christmas, celebrate with Italian beer brand Birrificio Angelo Poretti’s luxury gift hamper filled with premium Italian treats that are made for sharing around the table. From delicious artisanal pasta, authentic Olive Oil, traditional Italian Christmas cake, Birrificio Angelo Poretti beers and more, crafted in a luxury wicker hamper.

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Singapore Launches World’s First Multi-Sector Transition Taxonomy

Eye on ESG

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (the “ Singapore-Asia Taxonomy ”) at the COP28 climate conference on 3 December 2023. This development is noteworthy as the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy is the world’s first multi-sector transition taxonomy for defining green and transition activities across eight key sectors, namely: (1) energy; (2) industrial; (3) carbon capture and sequestration; (4) agriculture and forestry; (5) construction and

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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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Carte D’Or partners with Baileys for Christmas dessert

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Carte D’Or, The UK’s no.1 premium dessert brand is making dessert M’Or memorable this Christmas, with the launch of Carte D’Or Baileys. This new product marks the first alcohol brand collaboration for Carte D’Or in the UK, bringing together an iconic pairing of two of the UK’s most loved brands just in time for the festive […] If you want more info

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What retailers can learn from Zara’s failed response to campaign criticism

Inside Retail

Over the past week, Zara has faced a wave of negative backlash in response to its launch of a marketing campaign that seemed to resemble images from the Gaza conflict. But it was the clothing retailer’s response to the criticism that has left many consumers and communications experts alike shaking their heads. After Zara posted the campaign on its website and social media channels on December 7, commenters quickly noted that the images resembled scenes of destruction and death occurring in Gaza,

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UltraGrime to match runaway trade success with consumer sales

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Multi-purpose cleaning wipes brand UltraGrime® is primed to shake up the consumer market following phenomenal demand for its ‘Bigger, Wetter, Stronger’ wipes in the DIY and trade sectors. The brand’s tough-on-grime, no-mess approach to every type of cleaning job has proved hugely successful with tradespeople, DIY lovers and outdoor enthusiasts who hav

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Pivotal Signs & Imaging swaps freezing ice rink for sandy beach with Drytac Polar Grip 

Drytac

The Edmonton-based full-service sign company used Drytac Polar Grip to produce an eye-catching set of floor graphics for Canada’s WestJet Airlines at the 2023 NHL Heritage Classic. Edmonton-based Pivotal Signs & Imaging recently used Drytac Polar Grip white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl to produce a clever set of floor graphics for Canada’s WestJet Airlines at the 2023 edition of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Heritage Classic.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

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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Seventy per cent of retailers maintaining customer loyalty despite continued challenging times, finds dunnhumby report

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Customer loyalty is holding strong at major retailers worldwide despite the continued tough economic conditions facing many shoppers. That is one of the key findings in a new report published by dunnhumby, the global leader in data science.

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Debenhams listing So Divine’s full range of pleasure products

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sex toy brand, So Divine, has gained a listing with UK retailer Debenhams. The listing will see its entire range of sexual wellness products available online with Debenhams and marks the first time a major mainstream online department store in the UK has listed an entire portfolio of sex toys.