Retail Focus
JANUARY 31, 2024
The construction industry is always looking for new ways to improve techniques and processes. By reducing the time it takes to finish jobs and the costs involved, firms can complete projects faster and with a greater degree of efficiency. The use of precast concrete for retaining walls is becoming increasingly popular. Let’s take a look at why this is.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Boost Juice founder Janine Allis has partnered with a personal branding expert, Matt Purcell, to launch The Business Academy. The academy will deliver a four-day course of practical business education and guidance, based on the experience of growing a global brand. Allis said “Today, I can look outward and say business is simple, but we overcomplicate it and focus on all the wrong things.
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Design Middleeast
JANUARY 31, 2024
Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French Economy will inaugurate its very first French Lifestyle Exhibition in Dubai, from a unique venue located at the heart of Jumeirah, under the patronage of the French Ambassador to the UAE, Nicolas Niemtchinow alongside the Consul General of France to Dubai & Northern Emirates, Nathalie Kennedy.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Cafe Yala Plus Student Association in Canberra has deployed Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology to speed up and improve the retail experience. Service company Cognizant established Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) to assist organisations in deploying and delivering technology solutions designed to improve customer experiences and support rapid expansion while avoiding the risk of technological misalignment.
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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.
Design Wanted
JANUARY 31, 2024
Stonearts, the company behind Stoneskin, is an Austrian company that has developed a manufacturing process based on artisanal craftsmanship to transform real, millenary old stones into […] The post Stoneskin: a new material engineered to rethink the use of natural stone appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Wholesaler Metcash has entered a trading halt after confirming to the Australian Financial Review it is in talks with Quadrant to acquire the Superior Food Group. Metcash, the parent of supermarket brands IGA and Foodland and convenience brand Campbells/C-Store, also owns liquor store brands Cellarbrations, IGA Liquor, and The Bottle-O, and hardware store brands Home Hardware, Total Tools, and Hardings Hardware.
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Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Long gone are the days of Victoria’s Secret’s fashion show and ‘fantasy bra’ taking centre stage and setting trends for brands and retailers globally. The demise of the unattainable, airbrushed and aspirational model, and the movement towards a more realistic reflection of society in the intimate apparel retail sector, is not merely a trend, it’s a new way of doing business.
Design Middleeast
JANUARY 31, 2024
Caption: (Clockwise) Maxwell Connop, Johanna Staples, Adam Crozier, and Andre Mourinha AtkinsRéalis (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has announced key leadership appointments to support its advisory, planning and design services business growth in the Middle East. The new appointments are set to strengthen the company’s regional footprint while meeting clients and projects’ evolving needs to achieve sustainable g
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Amer Sports’ growing reliance on China for its revenue is weighing on the appetite of those considering buying into the sporting equipment maker’s US$1.8 billion US initial public offering (IPO), four people involved in the process told Reuters. The company behind Arc’teryx outdoor apparel , Salomon sporting goods and Wilson tennis gear generated 19.4 per cent of its sales in China in the first nine months of 2023, up from 8.3 per cent in 2020, according to its IPO prospectus.
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Business as usual is always changing, which means that investors face new possibilities as well as challenges. Entrepreneurs will surely be attempting to determine which business categories have the most potential to make investments in as we go toward 2024 and beyond.
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
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Fast fashion label H&M has named Daniel Ervér as its new president and CEO as Helena Helmersson departs the group. The appointment takes effect immediately. Ervér will continue to be operationally responsible for H&M as no successor to him has been appointed. The 42-year-old executive has served at H&M Group for 18 years and most recently held the head of H&M.
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has today [Wednesday 31 January 2024] announced the launch of the UK’s first retail media network in the convenience sector to help brands reach new and wider audiences, while improving advertising relevancy for its shoppers.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retailers have been urged to join hands with the government and charities to redirect unsold household items to struggling Australians amid cost of living pressures. Good360, a non-profit organisation that distributes brand-new surplus goods to Australians in need, said that the inflation crisis has led to more demand for charity services. Good360 estimated that more than $2.5 billion of unsold goods go to landfills each year, which could have been of significant help if only diverted to people
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! System1 and ITV have revealed the UK’s top-performing ads of 2023, with Christmas adverts dominating the top 10. Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot took the top spot with ‘Kevin & the Christmas Factory’, meaning Kevin has now scored 5-Stars for the last five years in a row.
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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.
RetailMinded
JANUARY 31, 2024
Remember the days when malls and Main Street stores were bustling every single day? Things took quite a nosedive after internet shopping took off a couple of decades ago – so brick-and-mortar retail establishments have had to adapt to stay in the game. As customers continue to purchase items online and get them delivered to their doors, hassle-free and with more convenient options than ever, malls and Main Street stores are having to still change the way they do things in order to stand a chance
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Jollyes, the Pet Industry Federation’s current retail chain of the year, today confirmed its next three locations which will see the completion of a major milestone, taking it beyond 100 stores for the first time.
Scrube
JANUARY 31, 2024
In retail, competition for dollars is fierce. When consumer choices are endless, product placement has emerged as a critical component of a store's success. Effective product placement can significantly impact consumer behavior, leading to increased sales and brand loyalty. In this blog post, we'll look at the art and science of product placement in retail stores, discussing why it matters and how it can be implemented.
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The latest GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub has opened at Dobbies Edinburgh, as part of a long term partnership between the charging company and garden centre to increase the number of High Power charging locations across the UK.
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.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
JANUARY 31, 2024
On January 26, 2024, the FTC announced that it had entered into an agreement with tractor maker Kubota North America Corporation, settling allegations that Kubota falsely labeled some of its replacement parts as “Made in USA” despite manufacturing those parts entirely overseas. The FTC’s complaint was filed along with a consent order that requires Kubota to pay a $2 million civil penalty, the largest penalty ever assessed for violations of the FTC’s Made in USA Labeling Rule.
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Visual asset expert Pradip Lal on the outlook for retail and e-commerce in 2024 and beyond As we face another year of economic uncertainty and cautious consumer spending, how should retailers best prepare for the year ahead?
CAAD
JANUARY 31, 2024
The new online sales and consumer contact formats in expansion, such as direct to consumer (DTC), with which manufacturers sell their products directly to consumers, and retail media, with which distributors offer manufacturers spaces to promote their products on their digital channels, have consolidated themselves as essential tools for reaching consumers.
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi spent an additional £1.3 billion with British suppliers in 2023, the supermarket revealed. In a year in which it opened its 1,000th store and recorded its strongest Christmas ever, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket invested more than ever before in British suppliers and growers, meaning they now provide more than three quarters of all items sold
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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
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gü Desserts is excited to unveil its new range of cheesecake desserts, debuting in grocery retailers on 10th March 2024. Embracing the rising nostalgia trend, the new Banoffee and Black Forest cheesecakes offer a modern twist on the sumptuous flavours and flair of the ’70s.
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! IKEA has today announced its 2023 financial year results, highlighting growth following major developments in its ongoing UK transformation plan to become more accessible, affordable and sustainable. Overall, IKEA delivered an 11.9% growth in sales and turnover of £2.46bn, supported by increases across in-store visitation (+2.2%), online sales (+19%), re
Retail Times
JANUARY 31, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Getir, the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery, has selected new leadership to head the company’s US Group and FreshDirect teams, appointing Hatice Evren as US Group Chief Executive Officer, Getir & FreshDirect, and Sloan Eddleston as Chief Executive Officer of FreshDirect.
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