Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Investing in its people and technology to give the customer the best possible experience has been paramount for heritage Australian brand R.M. Williams since Tattarang, the private investment company owned by mining magnates Andrew and Nicola Forrest, acquired the business from L Catterton in 2020, returning the bootmaker to full Australian ownership for the first time since 2013.
Design Boom
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
for nude project milan flagship store, el departamento draws from the design of classic italian palaces. The post faux coffered ceiling displays famous artworks in milan flagship store by el departamento appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Wesfarmers has witnessed higher net income and revenue in the fiscal first half amid better sales across the Bunnings Group, Kmart Group, and Officeworks channels. However, sales of its e-commerce arm Catch, plunged 29 per cent. The conglomerate’s net income rose 3 per cent to $1.43 billion as revenue grew 0.5 per cent to $22.67 billion. Earnings before interest and taxes after interest on lease liabilities increased 1.4 per cent to $2.08 billion.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Retail is fast paced. Trends evolve rapidly, seasons swiftly come and go, and the perpetual push to create and satisfy demand is the norm. The practicalities of the retail sector means that lighting fixtures are often removed at speed as retailers regularly refurbish stores and exit premises as leases expire. Contractors must get in and out quickly.
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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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Singapore-headquartered e-commerce company Qoo10 has entered an agreement to acquire American e-commerce platform Wish from ContextLogic Inc for US$173 million. The price represents a bargain at about 1 per cent of its value at the time the struggling marketplace listed on the stock market a little over three years ago. The sale will include all operating assets and liabilities associated with Wish.
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Elaine O’Connell, Vice President – Design and Hospitality Division, dmg events, walks us through the exciting INDEX 2024 program, participating companies, and her vision for INDEX in the next five years. What do you view as your greatest achievement in this role to date? My greatest achievement in this role has been fostering collaboration within the design and hospitality industry through the various platforms and events hosted by dmg: events across the globe in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Mi
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All Work
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
To make office spaces appealing and give employees a sense of added value, organizations are focusing on integrating their workspaces with the local community, encouraging the use of local services and culturally enriching activities to enhance the desirability of coming into the office. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, companies are adopting more flexible approaches to office attendance, allowing employees to better tailor their in-office hours to suit personal preferences and c
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
After five successful clinic openings in Sydney, The Skin Bar has found a home for its sixth branch in Melbourne’s Armadale. The expansion from New South Wales to Victoria follows a successful pop-up in St Kilda and comes as founder Samantha Appel continues to buck the trend among skincare clinics with her non-invasive approach and firm stance against injectables.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Bringing a wealth of experience spanning a century in the art of hanging, Toscanini introduced the Angie Wall wall-mounted system, envisioned by designer Giulio Iacchetti. Some […] The post How to innovate a product category like coat hangers? Meet Angie Wall appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
No leadership team, no leadership cohort and no enterprise can fully achieve its potential without working as one. Every leader knows this to be true but do they know how to do it? The starting point is the recognition that working as one is about sharing, because without sharing, there will inevitably be waste, missed opportunities, disengagement and the risks that come from silos and poorly executed strategies.
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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Naud, The Noble and Unusual Distillery, is dropping a brand-new rum, Ron Venezuela 12 Year Old Golden Rum, in collaboration with Venezuelan distillery Destilería Sofa. Distilled at 41%, the new launch is the second rum creation from the Naud family distillery, following Naud Rum Panama 15 Year Old Rum.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
This modern hotel in Prague, close to Vyšehrad and the Prague Congress Centre, welcomes guests with a completely renovated lobby,
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! NIVERSE Group (formerly known as Calzedonia Group) has announced the expansion of the Intimissimi brand in the UK with the opening of a new store in West London’s most popular shopping street. The new store joins the eight existing stores within London including three locations on Oxford Street, Kings Road, Brent Cross, Westfield London, Westfield [̷
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC) today awarded a contract for the complete fitout design and implementation for the district’s latest hospitality destination to the joint venture between SAUDICO and ALEC FITOUT. Marking the occasion with a signing ceremony at KAFD were Gautam Sashittal, Chief Executive Officer at KAFD DMC, and SAUDICO CEO, Bashir Al Azem.
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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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Natural & Organic Products Expo is proud to announce that Mary Portas OBE, renowned retail expert, broadcaster, author, and activist, will headline the trade event on 14-15 April at ExCeL London. Known as the “Queen of Shops,” Mary Portas is a highly influential figure in the retail world with decades of experience and a successful [̷
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, announces the appointment of Christine Healy, a seasoned global executive, as President for Asia, Middle East and Australia (AMEA), effective February 19, 2024. “We are delighted to welcome Christine to this new leadership role. With her wealth of experience and exposure to diverse regions throughout her career, she brings a distinctive global perspective and background which will
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The 45-key hotel, situated in the heart of downtown at 524 State Street, is a modern reincarnation of a 20th-century.
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Color, when combined with lighting, is one of the most powerful elements of design. Click to read press release. The post Show Your True Colors appeared first on Retailworks Inc.
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.
Mindful Design
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Wall benches are essential furniture items for restaurants or cafes aiming to maximize their use of space. By taking advantage of every inch next to a wall, window or other vertical structures, they allow you to accommodate a large number of people in a relatively small area. Wall benches are more comfortable and sturdier than […] The post 7 Gorgeous Wall Bench Ideas for Restaurants or Cafes appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
There is a light at the end of the COVID tunnel, and it’s sunlight (not a train)! So what will be different after the pandemic finally recedes, and what will remain the same? Here is a checklist of items to consider when welcoming back customers to your store. Click to read press release. The post Retailing in a Post-COVID World appeared first on Retailworks Inc.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Morrisons Daily has chosen EDGEPoS by Henderson Technology as its EPOS partner of choice. The new five-year deal, agreed in January 2024, will see Morrisons Daily recommend the entire suite of products available from EDGEPoS to Morrisons Daily franchise customers.
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
With 2021 nearly here (thank heavens), it’s not too early to ask, “What’s on the horizon in the world of design?” With people “nesting” more than ever due to COVID, consumers continue to look for ways to re-do, renovate and re-invigorate their homes. Projects that were put off have come around front and center, and with vacation plans on hold, homeowners have a little more money to spend on their living spaces.
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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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Frylight, the one-calorie spray oil, has announced a new partnership with bestselling author and creator of food platform, Bored of Lunch, Nathan Anthony. The author, cook and social media creator will develop a series of air fryer recipes for the brand, showcasing the versatility of the Frylight range, the UK’s number one spray oil brand from […]
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
According to some reports, consumers are going to start their holiday shopping in October, so that means it’s already time to deck the halls —now! Here is a helpful checklist to get you started. Click to read press release. The post Preparing Your Store for the Holidays appeared first on Retailworks Inc.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nature Valley, the UK’s number one cereal bar brand1, is bounding onto screens near you with a television and influencer campaign designed to boost brand awareness of its tasty snacks among busy family shoppers.
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
As we continue to navigate our way through business during COVID-19, we have to remind ourselves that it’s imperative to make sure our shopping environments are always safe, informative and upbeat, whether we’re in a pandemic or not. It just makes long-term sense to operate this way. Click to read press release. The post Improving Your Showroom Appeal During the Pandemic appeared first on Retailworks Inc.
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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op is set to re-launch a St Ives store this week (Friday, 16 February) after a six-week programme of works and improvements. The convenience retailer’s Royal Square, St Ives, store opens between 7am-11pm daily and, supports 12 local jobs.
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
COVID-19 has certainly altered the retail shopping landscape, at least for the time being. No one knows how long things will remain in their current state, but it’s imperative to make sure our shopping environments are safe, informative and upbeat. And if you think about it, shouldn’t all retail businesses always be safe and informative and upbeat, even without the threat of COVID?
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Since its establishment in 1977, Tectona has been renowned for its enduring, high-quality outdoor furniture with a contemporary design aesthetic. Emerging as a leader in the […] The post Each of their pieces sets the standard for outdoor living, on a global scale appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The importance of in-store displays cannot be overstated. People’s feet follow their eyes, and when displays are properly designed and positioned, your customers will have shopped your entire store before they know it. Click to read press release. The post How to Create Captivating Store Displays appeared first on Retailworks Inc.
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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.
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