Inside Retail
JANUARY 10, 2024
Woolworths Group will not be selling any Australia Day-themed merchandise this year due to a decline in demand for such products and a shift in cultural sensitivity. Woolworths Group – which includes Big W – said it made the decision in response to “broader discussions” about January 26th and its meaning to the country’s diverse communities.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 10, 2024
Braintree Village has welcomed its first new store of the year at the Essex-based outlet. Monsoon, nestled in-between Sunglass Hut and Molton Brown, will stock a range of womenswear and childrenswear collections by the British high-street favourite at discounted outlet prices. The much-loved brand is known for its elegant silhouettes, colourful prints and beautiful attention to detail, with garments designed in-house and sourced ethically from around the world.
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Inside Retail
JANUARY 10, 2024
Chuck E Cheese is to expand its footprint into Australia through a multi-store partnership with Royale Hospitality Group. Headquartered in Texas, the American family entertainment restaurant brand was launched in 1977 by Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell. The company has recently been expanding into new markets including in Asia and Europe and has almost 600 stores worldwide.
All Work
JANUARY 10, 2024
The time invested in a daily commute is now a significant factor in selecting our work location. For many, the decision to commute to an office comes down to whether the benefits of being in the office outweigh the costs and inconveniences. With so many factors to consider, the key to making a trip to the office enticing and commute-worthy lies in improving the employee experience.
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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
JANUARY 10, 2024
Inside Retail has revealed finalists for the upcoming Retailer Awards 2024 presented with Commonwealth Bank. Judges for the 2024 awards include Eloise Zoppos, research and engagement director, ACRS, Monash Business School; Tully Walter, strategic futures director at SOON Future Studies; Peta Granger, retail advisor and strategist; Rob Godwin, MD at Future Ecom; Simon Burrett, retail advocate, strategist and advisor at Retail Roustabout; Peter Kennedy, national manager – diversified industries, b
Mindful Design
JANUARY 10, 2024
The seating options you choose for your restaurant, bar, cafe or dessert shop are not only functional considerations. Since chairs, benches, stools and barstools are the most prevalent pieces of furniture in your commercial space, they play an immense role in the final look of your interior. Their aesthetics are at least as important as […] The post Fun Seating You Should Consider for Your Commercial Space appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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RetailMinded
JANUARY 10, 2024
Whether or not New Year resolutions are your thing, I think it’s fair to say everyone would like their year ahead to be more profitable. How they aim to accomplish that may vary, but the simple goal of making more profit when operating your business rarely – if ever – escapes a professional’s wish list for their year ahead. As you look into 2024, consider how becoming more profitable can also be achieved with more efficiency , more business clarity and even more time on your hands.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 10, 2024
From working in beauty editorial to launching her perfume brand, longtime fragrance lover Brianna Aarps is looking to elevate moods through the power of scent. The business founder discusses the journey from being laid off to becoming the first Black-owned fragrance brand to be carried at Credo Beauty and her plans to expand the company further in the year ahead.
Design Middleeast
JANUARY 10, 2024
Allen Architecture Interiors Design (AAID) kicks off the new year with an exciting announcement: the unveiling of their dynamic new website. This launch marks a significant stride for the pioneering interior design firm as they introduce a bold, no-nonsense approach to their market presence. The website invites visitors to the world of AAID, from exploring the firm’s diverse portfolio, or learning about the individuals that comprise the AAID team.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 10, 2024
Regional service station and cafe operator Bowser Bean has been tackling industry concerns including skills shortages and the changing role of service stations through a new training program. The new program, Daily Grind, allows team members to perform training wherever and whenever they desire. Bowser Bean has taken the strategy of having all of its employees learn and improve using a distance-learning modular course delivered via a multi-location software solution, FranConnect.
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 Design Blog
JANUARY 10, 2024
Emin Agalarov’s new restaurant project Chin-Chin has become the center of attraction of the fashionable Moscow quarter “Three Stations.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pukka has launched not one, but two new vegan savoury pastry products: the Vegan No Steak Pie and the Vegan No Steak Slice. Leaders in the plant-based pie category with the UK’s 2 bestselling vegan pies[1], Pukka has taken its bestselling meat recipe and made it plant based, to expand the appeal of its popular […] If you want more information Retai
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 10, 2024
Kyїv Gamir Coffee is a city cafe located in the residential district close to the main Kyiv train station. In.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Tim Mason, CEO, Eagle Eye Retail marketing centres on devising innovative strategies to engage customers and enhance offerings and interactions to shape desired behaviours and outcomes. And now, with the rapid rise of AI and machine learning, retailers can do what was previously impossible – achieve true one-to-one personalisation and do it cost-effec
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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.
Drytac
JANUARY 10, 2024
Paul Devlin will commence his new role at Drytac in early 2024 and work out of the Drytac office in Bristol , UK. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Devlin as Customer Service Manager for the UK. Paul will be based at the Drytac UK office in Bristol and will work with Drytac customers across all areas of the UK.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This January, the Kurt Geiger Kindness Foundation launches its new academy, Business By Design. The academy offers a free dedicated learning programme co-designed by young people for young people, which has been accredited by AQA, to help the next generation unlock their full potential and enter the creative business industry.
Contra
JANUARY 10, 2024
Visual merchandising plays a pivotal role in the retail industry, significantly influencing consumer behaviour and sales outcomes. It combines aesthetics, branding, and customer experience to create an environment that not only attracts customers but also encourages purchases and brand loyalty. This comprehensive look at the statistics surrounding visual merchandising will provide insights into its effectiveness and evolving trends.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ketchum and Actimel have teamed up with pop sensation, Gabrielle, to provide the nation with some much-needed positivity this New Year, through an impromptu performance of her smash hit song “Sunshine”. As part of the surprise set for morning commuters at London Waterloo Station, Gabrielle performed fan favourites – including Thank You, When A Woman, Sun
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.
Contra
JANUARY 10, 2024
Visual merchandising plays a pivotal role in the retail industry, significantly influencing consumer behaviour and sales outcomes. It combines aesthetics, branding, and customer experience to create an environment that not only attracts customers but also encourages purchases and brand loyalty. This comprehensive look at the statistics surrounding visual merchandising will provide insights into its effectiveness and evolving trends.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd has announced that a brand-new Samsung experience store will open in Westfield London. The all-new Samsung Experience Store (SES) in Westfield London will be open seven days a week, featuring the widest range of Samsung mobile, tablet and wearable products currently available to buy.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
JANUARY 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has announced that it will hold an informal hearing on February 13, 2024 on the agency’s proposed rule banning fake reviews and testimonials. As we reported in July 2023 , the FTC is proposing to ban business from using illicit review and endorsement practices such as using fake reviews, suppressing honest negative reviews and paying for positive reviews, which deceive consumers looking for real feedback on a product or service and undercut honest businesses.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Creating Cut & Dry was a labour of love and the result of four years of experimentation to find the perfect balance of natural coconut infusion for our delicious Barbadian rum. To capture the essence of Barbados, the birthplace of rum, WIRD partnered with local coconut farmers who have been cultivating delicious coconuts for generations. […] If
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Instore Design
JANUARY 10, 2024
When online shopping first broke into the retail industry, retailers needed a way to distinguish between these new digital shops and their physical locations. That’s how the phrase “brick-and-mortar” came to mean a traditional business or retail outlet with at least one physical location in the community.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nichols plc, the diversified soft drinks group, is pleased to provide the following Trading Update for the 12 months to 31 December 2023 (“FY23”) and to announce the appointment of Matthew Nichols as a Non-Executive Director to its Board.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 10, 2024
Dissh’s devout Sydney-based customers have gained a flagship store to experience the brand opposite Bondi Beach. Opened in late 2023, it marked the state’s first store, followed shortly after by a second boutique in Warringah Mall, on December 16. Pre-loved consciously curated boutique fittings At the intersection of Gould and Hall Street, the Bondi Beach store is situated in a sought-after location on the suburb’s premier shopping strip.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! East of England Co-op has opened its doors in a Chelmsford commuter hotspot. The new convenience store can be found opposite Chelmsford station and will be the third store opened this year by the East of England Co-op.
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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 10, 2024
Finally, it’s open, two years behind schedule because of Covid, and it is a fascinating study in the evolution of the vertical mall in Asia. Emsphere is the long-awaited third piece of the Em District mall cluster in Bangkok’s Phrom Phong neighborhood just east of the downtown — the first was Emporium opened in 1997 and the second was Emquartier opened in 2015 — and like its predecessors Em Sphere doesn’t lack for ambition.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! 2024 marks a momentous 125th anniversary milestone for Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, and part of the bp group. As the global brand celebrates its 125th year, Castrol is unveiling a bold new ‘Onward, Upward, Forward’ strategy to meet the changing needs of customers as well as a special 125-year commemorative logo that will be used throughout 202
Inside Retail
JANUARY 10, 2024
Japan’s Fast Retailing Co said on Thursday that strong overseas sales drove a 25 per cent rise in first quarter operating profit, as the Uniqlo operator charts a third-straight year of record earnings. Profit was US$1.01 billion in the three months through November compared with $805.159 a year earlier. The consensus forecast was for $948.193 yen, according to the average estimate of five analysts surveyed by LSEG.
Retail Times
JANUARY 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Subway® has announced a huge menu shake-up to start the year, with nine delicious new Subs and SubMelts® and a fiery new sauce, launching today in restaurants nationwide. Exciting new options on their Signature Series menu include the Tuna Tato, which is guaranteed to have tuna fans in a tizzy!
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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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