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Gami Chicken and Beer’s sales surge amid healthier options rollout

Inside Retail

Korean restaurant chain Gami Chicken and Beer saw its sales more than doubled in the second half of last year, upon the introduction of healthier menu options. The restaurant, first launched in 2006, saw sales growth of 172 per cent from June to December, thanks to the addition of individual menu items. Sales of the individual items surged 152 per cent during the period. “Gami Chicken has gradually introduced individual menu items such as Bibimbap, Kkochi Salad, Gochujang Chicken, and a Ga

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KeyStore retailers highlight benefits of Filshill’s EPOS system

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Many KeyStore owners have adopted the system which offers huge benefits and enables retailers to stay on top of their business wherever they are – in the shop, at home, and also on the move. For Tony and Rachael Hewson, however, the technology has also helped convict a shoplifter who targeted their KeyStore Middleham store […] If you want more info

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Kogan’s gross sales decline, profit up amid shift to light-capital business

Inside Retail

Pureplay, listed online retailer Kogan said its gross sales fell in the first half of the current fiscal year amid inventory reduction as the company continues its evolution into a more light-capital business. Kogan’s gross sales fell 5.6 per cent year over year to $445.4 million in the first half ended December 31 last year. However, gross profit increased 42.1 per cent to $89.5 million and gross margin improved to 36 per cent.

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Philips MyCreation lights up global spaces with advanced 3D printing technology

Design Wanted

In a world where sustainability is no longer an option but a necessity, Philips MyCreation is leveraging the power of 3D printing to usher in a […] The post Philips MyCreation lights up global spaces with advanced 3D printing technology appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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From supplements to skincare: Why wellness brand Swiish is entering beauty

Inside Retail

Swiish takes an inside-out approach to wellness with its supplement range and now it has extended its holistic approach to beauty with a skincare range. Swiish was founded by sisters Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett in 2016 with a single superfood powder; now, they offer dozens of acclaimed products. “Swiish stands out because we are leaders, not followers.

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HARUDOT Nana Coffee Roasters by IDIN Architects

Retail Design Blog

Harudot is a stand-alone café in Chonburi, another famous beach side town in Thailand. This café is a result of.

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Louis Vuitton pop-up store

Retail Design Blog

We’ve said it before, it’s the reign of Pharell at Louis Vuitton right now, and needless to say, the entire.

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What’s love got to do with it? Retailers rethink Valentine’s Day campaigns

Inside Retail

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and retailers are already gearing up for one of the most commercially viable days of the shopping year. While Valentine’s Day has traditionally been marketed towards those in romantic relationships, efforts to broaden the scope of the holiday to include friends, pets and even oneself, have created new opportunities for a wider range of businesses to get involved.

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Creating a legacy of innovation

Design Middleeast

MillerKnoll’s Regional Director, Stacy Stewart, examines the legacy of innovation. Herman Miller and Knoll made enormous contributions to widespread consumerism in the 1920s, which cannot be overlooked. These pioneering entities in the field of modern furniture forged their own routes through the shifting tides of their development years. Today, MillerKnoll carries their legacies forward after a landmark merger between industry leaders Herman Miller and Knoll.

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What is the say-do gap, and what does it mean for sustainable retailers?

Inside Retail

In a climate-conscious society, brands are looking to become more sustainable for many different reasons, and businesses across sectors, from fashion to furniture to fast-moving consumer goods, are exploring the circular economy as part of this. Almost 200 countries have signed the Paris Accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, Australia being one of them.

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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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Parma craft brewery by Mihail Pirogov

Retail Design Blog

Corporate identity and creative direction for PARMABREWERY – a new brewery from the Western part of the Urals. I came.

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Co-op launches search for fresh wave of food and drink businesses to join its accelerated support scheme for new suppliers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op aims to create a ‘buzz’ amongst innovative and smaller-scale food and drink businesses as applications open to join its Apiary programme, an accelerated support scheme giving suppliers the opportunity to work towards a listing on the convenience retailer’s shelves.

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Markowitz Herbold Offices by GBD Architects

Retail Design Blog

GBD Architects created a modern and bright space for the Markowitz Herbold offices in Portland, Oregon. The layout is composed.

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Frankie & Benny’s celebrates launch of new Mean Girls film with a vow – on Wednesdays we wear pink

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Popular Italian restaurant Frankie & Benny’s is celebrating the launch of iconic new Mean Girls film in style – so long as it’s PINK! The Iconic teen movie is back with a 2024 reboot of the classic film about a young girl’s struggle to find acceptance at a new high school.

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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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OMED 2024 Dates & Location 

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) is a unique event that serves as a hub for osteopathic physicians and professionals. Check out what’s new at OMED 2024 in San Antonio, TX, on September 19 th – September 22 nd , 2024. Organized by the American Osteopathic Association (OMED), it is a yearly medical conference that gathers osteopathic physicians, medical students, and various health professionals from all over the nation for an extensive educational and ne

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Having the Right Tools is a Beautiful Thing

RepslyBlog

Successful cosmetics, hair, and skincare brands know that data and metrics are essential when it comes to optimizing their team’s performance, improving compliance, and getting the most out of every promotion and event. Education is the other piece of the equation: in-depth, hands-on product training for store teams and salon professionals that turns them into champions for your brand.

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Enhancing Customer Experience in Retail: Strategies for Success

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In the ever-evolving landscape of retail, customer experience has emerged as a way for stores to differentiate themselves and as well as stand out from the competition. With the rise of online shopping and changing consumer behaviors, brick-and-mortar stores must reinvent themselves to stay relevant. Enhancing the customer experience is not just about satisfying shoppers; it's about providing a white glove experience, creating memorable interactions, and fostering loyalty.

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How In-Store Audits Can Help with Product Development

Retail Bound

In today’s highly competitive market, product manufacturers are constantly striving to create innovative and successful products that meet the ever-changing demands of consumers. However, developing new and improved products in a fast-paced environment is easier said than done. One way to gain valuable insights and improve the product development process is through in-store audits.

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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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Revolutionizing Store Layouts and Customer Engagement with Modular Displays

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In the world of retail, the ability to adapt and evolve with shopper behavior and changing times is paramount. Modular displays have emerged as a game-changer, offering flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced customer experiences. These innovative display systems are transforming how retailers approach store layout and design, making them an increasingly popular choice.

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Lidl GB announces a £37 million investment in staff pay

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl GB has announced its latest investment into pay, which will see its 26,000 hourly-paid colleagues receive the highest rates of pay in the sector. From 1st March, the discounter’s entry level rates will increase from £11.40 to £12.00 outside of the M25, rising to £13.00 with length of service.

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The Key to Sustained Business Success, Repeat Customers

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With so many different ways to shop and discover new products, establishing a loyal customer base is not just an asset; it’s a necessity. One of the most effective strategies to achieve this is through customer reward programs. These programs, designed to offer incentives for repeat business, have become a proven path to customer retention. But what is it about these programs that make them so effective in building customer loyalty?

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Rituals opens first store in Caledonia Park Designer Outlet in Gretna on 18 January 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Beauty & wellbeing brand Rituals will be joining an array of companies opening a new store in the Caledonia Park Designer Outlet on Thursday, 18th January. To celebrate, Rituals will be hosting a launch event taking place on Saturday 20th January, 2024 for their consumers.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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A Designer’s Take on Pantone’s Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz

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Retail designer, Zach Uhazy, shares how retail brands and designers can make the most of Pantone 2024 Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz.

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Made for Drink seeks slice of the lucrative pork scratchings market

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! For many Pork Scratchings (Pork Crackling) will always be the holy grail of ‘fine snacking,’ the UK’s undisputed No.1 pub snack that delivers a truly moreish, highly seasoned crunch that pairs effortlessly with your favourite lager.

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Ultra Violette raises $15m from private equity investor for American expansion

Inside Retail

Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette has secured a $15 million capital from US consumer growth equity firm Aria Growth Partners, as it seeks to further expand in North America. The investment coincides with Ultra Violette’s celebration of its fifth anniversary. Aria has taken an undisclosed stake in the business in what marks the first time Ultra Violette has taken outside capital, having previously been bootstrapped by its founders Ava Chandler-Matthews and Rebecca Jefferd, (pictured above

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EV charging platform Monta closes €80 million Series B to accelerate EV charging infrastructure deployment

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The company closes a 80M€ Series B round with a mix of new and existing investors, bringing the total funding to 130M€ in just three years. The company will use the funding to double its team size, continue to invest in product R&D and expand their valued partner network to drive society-wide electrification.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

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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Luxury shopping extravaganza: DFS marks milestone at The Londoner Macao

Inside Retail

Leading luxury travel retailer T Galleria by DFS is marking the first anniversary of its opening at The Londoner Macao with a dazzling array of festivities for brands and consumers alike. The celebration kicked off in style with a cake-cutting ceremony at DFS in December last year. To add an extra touch of magic to the Christmas season, DFS introduced exclusive winter promotions and reward activities for its patrons.

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Nottingham’s Victoria Centre to welcome H&M this spring

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nottingham’s Victoria Centre, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual in conjunction with Savills as property managers, is pleased to announce that fashion and homeware giant, H&M, is set to open a new store at the centre this Spring.

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Heartwarming donations help Torquay Business rebuild following storm Babet’s devastation

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! After the devastating impact, Storm Babet left on a much-loved space in the community, Wickes has contributed over £1,500 worth of essential building materials to contribute to the rebuild of Soak Lifestyle.

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Celanese and Under Armour develop new Neolast™ fibre for use in performance stretch fabrics

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, and Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA), a global leader and innovator in athletic apparel and footwear, have collaborated to develop a new fibre for performance stretch fabrics called NEOLAST™.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.