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“We can still learn a lot from the older design generation”

Design Week

In Sandy Wilson’s 1953 musical The Boy Friend, an older gentleman tries to win over a young lady, crooning: “One never drinks the wine that’s new/ The old wine tastes much nicer.” And yet in some circles, designers of a certain vintage seem to be sidelined. They may have been uber-successful in the 1980s and […] Source What to read next: “A great workplace is more about people than design” | Cold, damp and cross – could design come to the rescue?

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How Yarn’n is revolutionising hygiene with a focus on First Nations communities

Inside Retail

Yarn’n, a First Nations-owned e-commerce brand and maker of environmentally conscious toilet rolls, has clinched an exclusive partnership with supermarket giant Woolworths as it continues to scale its ethical, sustainable and socially conscious business model. With a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact and directing a substantial profit share to the Yalari Foundation, Yarnn is transforming how consumers think about everyday essentials.

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GOOD MAN BRAND + Super Bowl Champion Russell Wilson Unveils Its Most Sustainable and First Circular Sneaker: The Halo.

Retail Focus

Good Man Brand, the popular menswear and footwear brand founded by Super Bowl Champion, philanthropist and entrepreneur Russell Wilson, is proud to announce the launch of its most sustainable sneaker yet the Halo. Designed with a trend-forward mindset whilst keeping sustainability at its core, the Halo features a revolutionary biodegradable sole developed in partnership with Balena – a material science innovator specializing in biodegradable and recyclable biopolymers.

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KFC COO Rob Swain on leadership, growth and the secret to career longevity

Inside Retail

Rob Swain is a ride-or-die employee for KFC, the American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in fried chicken. As of April 2024, KFC is the worlds second-largest restaurant chain after McDonalds, with over 30,000 locations across 150-plus countries and territories. Since first joining the team in 2009 as an area coach, Swain has steadily worked his way up the corporate ladder to reach his current position as KFCs global chief operations officer.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Famed Vintage Retailer BEYOND RETRO Unveils Rare Archival Capsules.

Retail Focus

A new archival drop of rare vintage is coming to Beyond Retros flagship store in Oxford Circus. Beyond Retro unveils a highly curated archive showcasing its rarest vintage treasures. The renowned European retailer sifts through thousands of vintage pieces each week, unearthing some truly special hidden gems. To celebrate these exceptional finds, Beyond Retro is dedicating special spaces in its London flagship storeOxford Circus where shoppers can explore and shop these rare discoveries.

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Five key consumer behaviour and technology shifts impacting retailers

Inside Retail

Retail is at a tipping point in Australia. Global geopolitics are making Australia look like an attractive market, but retailers are continuing to grapple with huge shifts in consumer behaviour as well as technological change. These evolving consumer expectations are a key driver behind the changes happening in retail. 1. Omnichannel and personalised Omnichannel is critical for traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers to compete against the new online entrants.

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Shopping centre operators welcome SA’s tougher knife laws

Inside Retail

The Shopping Centre Council (SCCA) has welcomed South Australias reformed knife laws, saying that it will help combat knife crime and better protect the community. The new laws, which take effect on Friday, give local police more powers to prevent and deal with knife-related offenses. They are now allowed to conduct metal detector searches at a wider range of locations, including shopping centres and public transport hubs.

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Iris Ceramica Group presents Metamorphosis: a journey of light and sounds

Design Wanted

Light, sound, movement. A portal to a new world where technology merges with design – appearing almost like magic. But […] The post Iris Ceramica Group presents Metamorphosis: a journey of light and sounds appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Betty’s Burgers leader Troy McDonagh steps down

Inside Retail

Bettys Burgers MD Troy McDonagh has announced his departure after seven years with the burger chain. Following seven exceptionally rewarding years at the helm of Betty’s Burgers, it is now time for my next venture. It has been an immense honour and privilege to lead this remarkable team, McDonagh said in a LinkedIn post announcing his decision.

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SEBO – Minimalism Meets Technology

Retail Design Blog

SEBO, a new brand by Mania Jeans, introduces a refined, cutting-edge retail experience. Designed by architect Kfir Galatia Azulay from.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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crosby studios brings crushed concrete displays to camperlab’s debut paris flagship store

Design Boom

the store in le marais neighborhood embraces the designer's signature 'transformism' philosophy. The post crosby studios brings crushed concrete displays to camperlab’s debut paris flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Westfield Rise brings back Europe’s largest Eid Festival at Westfield London and Stratford City

Retail Focus

Westfield Rise , the in-house media, brand partnerships, and experiential agency of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, is set to transform Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City into Londons leading destination for the London Eid Festival – Europes largest Eid al-Fitr celebration – for the sixth consecutive year. Taking place from 4 th to 6 th April at Westfield London, followed by Westfield Stratford City from 11 th to 13 th April, the event is expected to draw over 300,000 visitors

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How Jennifer Gilbert went from musical theatre to a career in e-commerce

Inside Retail

Inside Retails Top 50 People in E-Commerce , presented by Australia Post, is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australias online retail industry. Over the coming weeks, we will be profiling this years Top 10. Here, we speak with #7, Nutra Organics’ head of global e-commerce, Jennifer Gilbert, about pivoting from a musical theatre career to e-commerce, striking the balance between ‘art’ and ‘science’ in her role and finding her groove

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Drytac to innovate and inspire at FESPA Global Print Expo 2025

Drytac

Drytac products will feature on the companys stand (4.2-A.10) and in live demonstrations on printer manufacturer partner stands across the show. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce that it will again feature a range of its market leading products at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2025.

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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P’Nut Street Noodles chain caught underpaying staff by $1 million

Inside Retail

PNut Street Noodles is facing legal action after allegedxly underpaying 118 workers nearly $1 million across its restaurants in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has taken Sabcha operator of 11 PNut Street Noodles and company director Ankur Sehgal to the Federal Circuit and Family Court after finding out that their staff were underpaid a total of $976,463 between April 2019 and May 2021.

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Shortlist Announced: Design Middle East Awards KSA 2025

Design Middleeast

The Design Middle East Awards KSA 202 5 is set to honour the visionaries shaping the Saudi Arabia’s design and architecture landscape. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders to celebrate innovation, creativity, and excellence. A special acknowledgment to our esteemed sponsors Numai Real Estate as the Gold Sponsor, Havelock One as the Silver Sponsor, INC KSA as the Category Sponsor, and MillerKnoll as the Workplace Partnerfor their support in making this event possible.

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Adore’s Ikou crosses border, opening first Melbourne store

Inside Retail

Adore Group’s wellness brand Ikou has opened its first Melbourne store at Melbourne Central, following three current locations in NSW in Leura, Byron Bay, and Sydney. The 67sqm boutique will feature skincare, body care, aromatherapy, and home fragrance, including best-sellers such as the Neroli Calming Face Oil, Recovery Face Cleansing Creme, Day Creme, Night Creme, and Face Polish.

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La Redoute launches edit with new brand ambassador, Louise Thompson

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading UK homeware and fashion brand,La Redoute, has today announced the launch of its latest collaboration with Louise Thompson. As the brands newest ambassador, The Sunday Times bestselling author, podcaster and columnist is bringing her unique aesthetic to life through an exclusive edit, blending effortless elegance with her distinct personal touch.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

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.

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design/leader: D8 creative director Adrian Carroll

Design Week

Adrian Carroll is co-founder and creative director at D8. The Glasgow-based agency also has studios in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Australia, and works on brand strategy, design and campaigns for clients like Chivas Regal, Penguin, Gore Tex and Spotify. Design What would your monograph be called? D8’s strapline is Without a slogan since 1999.

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Highland Spring Group appoints Paul Dobson as operations director

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Highland Spring Group, leading UK producer of natural source waters, has appointed Paul Dobson as operations director. He will lead all the Groups operational functions including manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain.

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Rising supply chain costs, the end of de minimis: Top tariff impacts explained

Inside Retail

Already facing complex economic pressures, locally and globally, Australian retailers are set to be further challenged by the new tariffs announced by the US government on April 2. The Trump administration announced a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on almost all imported goods to the US, with some countries and products facing much higher tariffs as part of a reciprocal tariff policy.

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A fairytale adventure at Touchwood this Easter

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Easter, families are invited to immerse themselves in a world of enchantment with the Snow Whites Kindness Cottage experience at Touchwood, Solihulls premier shopping and leisure destination. Running from Saturday 12th to Sunday 27th April, this heartwarming event offers a unique opportunity for children to experience the magic of kindness, creativi

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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

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Pizza by bank: TrueLayer announces Papa Johns partnership

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! TrueLayer, Europes leading Pay by Bank network, has today announced a partnership with Papa Johns, one of the worlds most beloved pizza brands to introduce Pay by Bank, a seamless and secure payment method that enables customers to pay directly from their bank accounts.

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Stock Spirits Group acquires The Drinks Company

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Stock Spirits Group today announced it has acquired The Drinks Company, a UK-based independent spirits importer and distributor of award-winning spirits. This move strengthens the Groups ability to expand into one of Europes largest markets and supports its ambition to become a leading spirits company in Europe by 2027.

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Reiss to open new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lakeside Shopping Centre, part of SGS Group, is set to further enhance its already impressive fashion retail mix with the arrival of much-loved brand Reiss, bringing its signature and luxury styles to Essexs leading shopping and leisure destination.

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Pocket Styler and PUMA join forces to bring fashion-forward gameplay to mobile audiences

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mobile games developer and publisherNordcurrentis teaming up with global sportswear brand PUMA to launch a co-branded digital collection in its popular mobile gamePocket Styler. The collaboration kicks off March 31, 2025, with a six-month in-game rollout of exclusive PUMA-themed content and a two-week special event.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

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.

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Lottie Shaw’s gets a sweet boost: £500k investment to supercharge beloved Yorkshire bakery

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One year since the acquisition of sweet treats bakery Lottie Shaws by The William Jackson Food Group, as a bolt on to Jacksons Bakery, the brand has announced an investment of over half a million pounds to evolve its positioning and channel strategy.

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PUMA to open first-ever European flagship store on Oxford Street in autumn 2025

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! PUMA is set to open its highly anticipated flagship store in the heart of Londons West End in Autumn 2025, marking the brands first-ever European flagship. Located just seconds from Selfridges and Bond Street Tube Station, the new 24,000 square-foot space will offer an immersive, interactive experience that blends sports performance and technology with c

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Planet Organic founder Renée Elliott: ‘build a business with values and trust yourself’

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Planet Organic founder Rene Elliott urged fellow entrepreneurs to build a business with purpose and stick to their values at an event hosted by leading UK wealth management firm Evelyn Partners. I deliberately wove values into the business when I started.

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$110m investment in Korzinka to transform Uzbek grocery sector

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Korzinka, the leading supermarket chain in Uzbekistan with more than 150 stores, is pleased to announce a landmark minority investment backed by co-lead investors: Abu Dhabi Uzbek Investment (ADUI),which is a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (UAE) and the Uzbekistan Fund for Reconstruction and Development (UFRD); and Uzbek-Oman Invest

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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