Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The British high street has endured a string of high-profile insolvencies in recent years, leading to the demise of household retail brands. Retailers are fighting to stay out of the red as record-high inflation, rising rent, the cost of living crisis, and growing popularity for ecommerce dent already reduced budgets. Chris Bristow, a company liquidation and corporate rescue specialist at Real Business Rescue, examines the financial health of retail businesses under the current climate.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

OODA opts for a rotational design of the volumes forming fluid transitions between the street, square, and interiors. The post OODA’s ndarja multi-use building splits in two to create green urban void in tirana appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Today JD , the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign ‘ Family ’ , a vibrant and energetic celebration of the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country. With an unwavering focus on authenticity, JD presents a unique perspective on traditional family constructs through the eyes of its consumers – redefining what family really means today.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The design of the cafe was carefully curated to reflect the brand’s values and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Natural.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The latest addition to the Rockefeller Center’s observation deck is Skylift, a feat of engineering that raises visitors 30ft into the air and revolves to show them a panoramic view of the city.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl GB is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry by the end of FY24, exceeding its original five-year commitment of £15 billion by 40%. This equates to an additional £6 billion and underscores the retailer’s ongoing support for British agriculture and food production.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With Brits beginning to prepare their shopping lists ahead of Christmas, one festive staple sure to be on most household’s lists is Camembert. According to Google Trends data, searches for camembert peak annually between the 24th-30th December proving Britain is gearing up for Christmas and New Year in a very tasteful way!

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

crosby studios unveils an extensive retail and café experience that embodies the 'show your colors' philosophy of CASETiFY. The post crosby studios layers creativity across five levels for CASETiFY flagship in seoul appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Thy Gym Kitchen is bringing the festive feels to the functional health space, with its first High Protein Christmas Sandwich, launching as a Meal Deal, in Tesco this week. As seasonal sarnies hit the shelves, The Gym Kitchen is bringing a nutritious twist to the festive favourite, with a chicken breast, Beechwood smoked bacon, cranberry […] If you

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Julie Oxberry is co-founder and CEO of London-based Household, a brand experience and design studio. Its clients include Harry Potter New York, Christian Louboutin and Vets For Pets. Design 1. What would your monograph be called? The Art of Business, the Business of Art: A Journey Through Brand Design. I’m interested in what happens at […] Source What to read next: Do unpaid interview tests exploit designers?

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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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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today JD, the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign ‘Family’, a true documentation of the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has revealed a list of the most in-demand items at foodbanks this Christmas to help guide shoppers. The items have been selected by foodbanks, charities and community groups across the UK and include store cupboard essentials, festive treats, toiletries and pet food.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Top model and entrepreneur Kendall Jenner has just shared a new post on Instagram, featuring Italian hosiery and swimwear brand, Calzedonia, setting one of the biggest trends of the season: burgundy tights! Kendall opted for a head-to-toe burgundy look, featuring Calzedonia’s 50 Denier Total Comfort Soft Touch Tights (£9.99) in wine red.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waitrose is announcing a significant contribution to help combat food poverty in the UK by providing surplus pasta to FareShare as part of the Coronation Food Project. Working with its own-brand pasta supplier, Daybreak, Waitrose will divert approximately 130 tonnes of surplus pasta per year – the equivalent of 350,000 meals – to FareShare, t

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! ‘Tis the season for generosity and Babybel is delivering the public a big dose of fun with the return of the limited-edition Maxi Babybel, this time with a brand new festive look! Get ready to peel back the joy and go BIG this holiday season with the supersized version of the nation’s favourite cheese snack. […] If you want more information Retai

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nirvana, the UK’s first and still only dedicated no/low brewery, has launched ‘Nirvana Best’, its first-ever Amber Ale (0.5% ABV) and its take on a quintessentially British best bitter. Available in 500ml bottles and keg, the beer also features Nirvana’s new bold look – soon to be featured across its now eight-strong range.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Napolina, the UK’s favourite Italian food brand, has announced the launch of two new flavoured olive oils, Napolina Roasted Garlic & Herbs and Napolina Chilli & Sundried Tomato, which will be available from November.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In 2025 ARKET continues its expansion with the opening of a flagship store in Oslo, the brand’s first physical location in Norway. “We are thrilled to announce this highly anticipated opening of our first ARKET flagship store in our neighbouring country Norway.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pull&Bear introduces its new Partywear collection, led by artist & model Dixie D’Amelio. With a massive global following across her social media channels, Dixie brings her charm and influence to a campaign that encourages everyone to shine this festive season.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Full service digital signage solutions provider ZetaDisplay has won a new global contract with premium jewellery and watch brand THOMAS SABO. The exclusive framework agreement includes deployment and services for flagship stores, standalone boutiques, concessions and pop-ups around the world.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online sports betting currently finds itself well-placed on its growth curve in the United Kingdom. With more bettors than ever choosing to make wagers from their homes, online sports betting has become a significant strand in the UK entertainment diet.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! John Lewis’ new ad is firmly in their tradition of heart-warming storytelling, and the decision to put stores front-and-centre has made for their most effective and recognisable ad this decade. That’s the verdict of the real life consumers who saw the ad on System1’s Test Your Ad platform.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Matalan, the leading fashion and homeware value retailer, has launched its first dedicated menopause range in collaboration with GenM, the Menopause Partner for Brands and Home of the MTick, in order to better serve and support customers during the menopause.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco is sprinkling some of the magic of its ‘Helping Feed Your Christmas Spirit’ campaign into the real world with gingerbread-themed brand activations, scented Metro cover wrap and a social campaign, created by BBH London and EMC.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Europe is home to a wealth of history, culture, and breathtaking sights that attract travelers from all over the globe. The continent offers countless landmarks worth exploring, from grand architectural wonders to sites steeped in centuries-old stories.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sauce Shop®, the UK’s favourite craft condiments brand launches another two bold limited-edition flavours: Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce and Spiced Cranberry Hot Honey. These new creations bring a playful, flavourful twist on typical festive flavours.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nespresso Professional, a leading provider of premium coffee solutions for businesses, has published new research into the factors influencing business choices when purchasing coffee. Despite a challenging economic climate and concerns over the cost of doing business, the 2,000 business leaders surveyed are still prioritising sustainability when buying c

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