Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Australians are expected to spend a record $535 million on Valentine’s Day presents for their loved ones this year. According to the Australian Retailers Association, 3.8 million Australians intend to buy gifts for their special people this year, spending $70 million (up to 15 per cent) on last year. This marks the first time that Valentine’s Day spending has exceeded $500 million.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Retail Consultant | Published author | Visiting lecturer An Exploration of Neo-Surrealism This year, the Maison & Objet fair took a bold turn with its theme, Sur/Reality. This neo-surrealist concept, as surprising as it is inspiring, perfectly embodies the fair’s mission: to push the boundaries of commerce, encourage the discovery of unexpected products, and delight visitors at every moment.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Bonds and Lvly have partnered to celebrate love in all forms this Valentines Day and are encouraging consumers to think small; with everyday gestures not extravagant proclamations of love. “Traditionally, Valentines Day can make you think of over-the-top displays of love or clichd teddy bears. But in 2025, we want to celebrate the gestures big and small that symbolise everyday love”, said Soniya Cooper, head of marketing and partnerships, at Lvly, told Inside Retail.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
As consumers move seamlessly between online, mobile, and physical store channels, retailers must keep pace through an omnichannel strategyone that unifies every customer touchpoint into a cohesive, frictionless journey. Achieving this level of integration demands meticulous planning, strong infrastructure, and expert technical support to ensure each component operates harmoniously.
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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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Starbucks challenges continue under new leadership. The Seattle-based chain faces declining sales across major markets and shrinking profits, prompting a renewed focus on simplification and core brand values. The US coffee chain has seen a 4 per cent drop in global comparable store sales for the first quarter ending January 29. Revenue remained flat year-over-year at US$9.4 billion, while operating margin declined 390 basis points to 11.9 per cent, driven by increased labor costs, benefits, and
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Planning approval has been granted for the reconfiguration of four entrances at Highcross Shopping Centre, one of NewRivers capital partnership assets in Leicester. Highcross , a 1,100,000 sq ft regional shopping centre sits in the heart of Leicester and is the principal retail and leisure offer within the city and beyond. The four entrances – East Gates, High Street, Church Gate and Bond Street – will be reconfigured to improve customer accessibility and wayfinding, whilst the conte
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Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
FatFace has announced that it has opened a new store in Westport, the first time that the lifestyle brand has opened a store on the West Coast of Ireland. Measuring 1,571 sq feet in size, the new store will allow customers to explore and purchase FatFaces latest collection, as well as iconic items from its core range. The Westport location will create 8 new jobs, with the new crew embodying FatFaces core values.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Like many women in retail tech, Marieke Van Bruggens career path has been non-linear. I studied design at uni because, honestly, the role that I’m in now, you couldn’t even study for it at that point, she told Inside Retail. Because of that, her data skills are almost entirely self-taught: I’ve been coding for about 30 years and I still feel like I’m learning a lot in the space.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Raju Sauces, a Manchester-based start-up, has secured listings in Ocado and Selfridges London for itsrange of sauces, which fuse favours from different cultures. The three-strong line-up: Hot Lime Pickle, Sweet Chilli Mango and Tangy Tamarind BBQ sauce are already available in delis and c-stores, as well as online.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
We get that running a business is a constant juggle, and managing cash flow can be tricky. For many Aussie small and medium business owners, the ideal scenario paying suppliers as late as possible while receiving immediate payment from customers simply isnt realistic. Unlike larger companies with a steady stream of income, smaller businesses may find themselves in a constant balancing act.
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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Artisanal chocolate producer Gnaw continues to pursue its ambitious sustainable agenda in 2025 with the introduction of new eco-friendly pouches for their iconic Chocolate Buttons. The state-of-the-art EvoPak RCM is a 100% recyclable paper wrapper, which unlike a majority of its so-called environmentally friendly paper wrapper peers contains no polyethyl
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Amazons profit reached a new high after soaring nearly 90 per cent in the fourth quarter, while its sales also achieved double-digit growth thanks to a successful holiday season. The companys overall net sales rose 10 per cent to $298.64 in the quarter ended December 31, with North America segment up 10 per cent, international segment up 8 per cent and AWS up 19 per cent.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
When it comes to a potential new client, no designer likes hearing the word “no.” But at least when they do, they can move on to something else. Increasingly, designers say that they hear nothing back from clients, sometimes after detailed discussions and bespoke presentations. “More often than not, when we get a ‘no’, the […] Source What to read next: Every logo design scene in The Apprentice | “Design is a team sport” – an hour with IDEO
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Domino’s Pizza will close 205 loss-making stores, mostly in Japan and Europe, to help boost profitability. The pizza chain said it will shut 172 stores in Japan, 23 in Europe, and four in Australia and New Zealand. “Some of our Covid-period expansion resulted in stores that simply weren’t optimal based on our current customer proposition and removing them will strengthen our network,” said Mark van Dyck, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises CEO and MD. “To reach our pot
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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Beechdean has partnered with YouTube collective the Sidemen, to spin its much-loved SIDES ice cream range into retail, following huge demand from restaurant customers. SIDES restaurants are best known for their quality fried chicken, but their ice creams have proven hugely popular since launching in December 2024.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Ralph Lauren reported a double-digit increase in sales in the third quarter, which an analyst described as exceptionally strong in an overall sluggish luxury market. For the quarter ended December 28, revenue rose 11 per cent to $2.1 billion, with North America revenue up 7 per cent, Europe up 16 per cent and Asia up 14 per cent. This extended the 6 per cent sales increase in the second quarter.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is looking to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK in 2025. The UKs fourth-largest supermarket is welcoming applications for its apprenticeship scheme, with opportunities now live across stores and warehouse roles.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Nick Scali’s net profit dipped in the fiscal first half ended December 31 amid a sharp decline in Australia and New Zealand performance and softer-than-expected loss in the UK. The furniture retailer’s net profit plunged 30.2 per cent to $30 million, with ANZ net profit tumbling 20.7 per cent to $34.1 million and UK net loss amounting to $4.1 million.
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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 Times
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! February sees the eagerly anticipated re-emergence of Pep & Lekker within the plant-based fixture, no longer as a tasty, pocket-sized savoury nibble, but as a functional cracker that once again supports improved gut health and a wholesome gluten-free agenda, made to an ambitious allergy-free recipe using 12 plant varieties made from the whole six pla
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry will be subject to new laws starting in June, prompting the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to open a consultation process for affected parties. The new regulations will require BNPL providers to secure a credit licence and comply with the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009. Specific obligations will also apply when a BNPL contract satisfies the definition of a low-cost credit contract. “The new laws are designed to ma
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Nxt Museum invites you to stand still and allow yourself to genuinely digest the space around youa curated space that […] The post Do you see what I see? appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Launch of Asda Access Asda Access gives brands the opportunity to leverage Asdas unique depth of customer data to fuel superior customer insights, campaign planning, activation and measurement. Harnessing technology to connect customers and brands via digital touchpoints, Asda Access ensures campaigns drive effective ROI and customer satisfaction.
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
Design Week
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The Worktech Academy has released its World of Work in 2025 report (the authors include Design Week founder, Jeremy Myerson.) It highlights 25 ideas and trends predicted to shape the future of the workplace through the lens of, “technology, people, place, culture and design.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gander is proud to announce its nomination for The Earthshot Prize 2025, an accolade that celebrates groundbreaking solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Nominated byBVRio, this marks Gander’s third opportunity to contend for the prestigious prize, reaffirming its role as a global leader in waste reduction and susta
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
PIMS is a tea salon inspired by Chinas contemporary tea-based drink craze. Founded in 2019 by entrepreneurs Artur Shusteriovas and.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Costa Coffee has a great afternoon deal available in-stores from today: from 2pm to 5pm, coffee lovers can treat themselves to a small or medium handcrafted drink, paired with a delicious muffin (choose from the brand-new Banana and Chocolate Muffin, Lemon Muffin or Blueberry Muffin) all for just 4.99!
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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.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Gnye Design created a productive and enjoyable office space in Istanbul, prioritizing comfort, natural light, strategic space use, a sophisticated.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The Canton Fair Complex will once again become the meeting point for top professionals shaping the future of the global […] The post CIFF Guangzhou sets the stage for its most innovative chapter yet appeared first on DesignWanted.
Bay Cities
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
February is prime time for snack brands, with National Snack Month and the Super Bowl driving a surge in snack sales. Read on for how to win big with your snack packaging and POP displays with Bay Cities.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Keep Memories is a limited edition packaging project for the extra virgin olive oil from the Mim mill. The illustrations.
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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