Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Consumers may be paying more for synthetic or lab-made diamonds that are less valuable than they seem, according to the latest research from Rapaport. The cost of synthetic diamonds is crashing, dropping as much as 98 per cent lower than standard pricing. However, some retailers still charge the same high prices for synthetic diamonds as for natural diamonds.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The Fragrance Shop, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand new experiential flagship store on Oxford Street, London. This 2,300 sq ft store, the first of its kind, promises an unparalleled fragrance shopping experience like no other. Located on the vibrant Oxford Street, The Fragrance Shop’s flagship store sets a new standard in fragrance retail.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Chinese discount variety store Miniso posted unaudited revenue of US$519.6 million for the September quarter, representing a 36.7 per cent year-over-year increase. Sales from China were up 34.7 per cent to $342.1 million, primarily driven by a 41.2 per cent increase in revenue from Miniso’s offline stores and a 46.1 per cent increase from Top Toy, the company said.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Every retailer, and every graphics installer, has the need for short-term, self-adhesive window and wall graphics that are easy to remove without leaving any adhesive residue. New Year’s sales are a perfect example of one of those times. We’re happy to report that Dorotape have the perfect solutions. Easy to remove self-adhesive graphics from two market-leading manufacturers.
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Jim’s Group – best known for Jim’s Mowing and Jim’s Plumbing – this week announced a surprising brand extension. It’s Jim’s Beauty , offering “professional beauty treatments in the comfort of your chosen space”. It’s surprising because Jim’s Group got its start mowing lawns, then extended into related businesses , including dog washing, pest control and roofing.
Dezeen
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Gradated lava stone flooring and suspended planet-like orbs feature at the Cafe Nuances coffee shop in Paris , which was created by Dezeen Awards -nominated studio Uchronia. Located on the city's Rue de la Tremoille, the coffee shop is the third Uchronia -designed branch for Parisian coffee roaster Cafe Nuances. Cafe Nuances' latest branch has a bright white facade The one-room shop is fronted by a bright white facade in stark contrast to its vivid-hued interior.
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Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In the realm of sublime living and discerning hospitality, WOW Resorts, renowned for their unwavering commitment to the development of residences and resorts, has entered a prestigious agreement with the esteemed JW Marriott. Together, they proudly announce the unveiling of a jewel in the crown of Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), UAE – the JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort & JW Marriott Residences Al Marjan Island.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Abercrombie & Fitch Co has posted a double-digit increase in net sales for the third quarter that ended October 28, led by the sharp growth of the Abercrombie brand. The company’s net sales were up 20 per cent to US$1.1 billion (up 19 per cent on a constant currency basis), while total comparable sales rose 16 per cent. The Abercrombie brand’s sales jumped 30 per cent to $547.7 million, with Hollister up by 11 per cent to $508.7 million.
Mindful Design
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
As the restaurant landscape evolves, many businesses weigh the pros and cons of various operational strategies. One such consideration is whether or not to opt for self-delivery – especially in a world full of delivery apps like Doordash. While it may seem like an added complication, this model has numerous potential benefits. It doesn’t matter […] The post Is Self-Delivery a Good Choice for Your Restaurant Business?
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Many retailers perceive email and SMS marketing as merely a means to create sales opportunities or build brand awareness. But smart retailers know that creating memorable, personalised interactions can foster long-term customer loyalty by building genuine engaged relationships with customers. By using audience segmentation , retailers can create experiences that surprise and delight customers, turning them into raving fans.
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
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In response to the alarming reality of plastic waste, BlueCycle in collaboration with The New Raw introduced In the company of Animals at EDIT Napoli 2023 […] The post A collection of furniture showcasing life beyond marine plastic waste appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Earlier this month, the Lego Group marked its entry into the travel retail space in Singapore with the opening of two Lego Airport Stores at Singapore Changi Airport. Located at Terminals 3 and 4, the new stores showcase the brand’s ‘retailtainment’ concept, which aims to inspire creativity, build brand love and encourage hands-on play. Both stores will display the Singapore-exclusive HSBC Rain Vortex – the world’s tallest indoor waterfall located in Jewel Changi Airport.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Last week, the FTC sent high profile warning letters to two trade associations, the American Beverage Association (AmeriBev) and the Canadian Sugar Institute, and 12 registered dieticians regarding inadequate disclosures in the dieticians’ social media posts. While the specific influencer posts varied across dietician, they all related to the safety of aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and other messaging regarding the benefits of consuming sugar-containing products.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Georgios Apostolopoulos Architects have recently completed the transformation of a Ground Floor shopfront space into a gentleman’s barber shop, drawing.
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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.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Caption: Nolte Küchen classic style kitchen design, Abu Dhabi Showroom. The General Manager of Universal Trading Company, Ziad Abdel Nour, talks about high-profile projects, emerging trends, and the Nolte Küchen sub-brand, nolte neo. By Roma Arora How has the year been so far in terms of business and performance for the Universal Trading Company? Universal Trading has had an exceptionally strong year.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Thursday 23 November sees LSE Generate (the entrepreneurship hub of London School of Economics) launch one of its most ambitious initiatives yet, The Food & Beverage Deepdive Programme), a mutually beneficial collaboration between one of the UK’s most progressive universities and the UK’s bustling SME food & drink scene.
E Delevry
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Christmas is fast approaching, and retailers are thus entering a critical period of the year that they can’t miss. With 80% of the UK population making purchases online – as research shows – ecommerce is booming and there will be numerous challenges for retailers and customers to navigate this Winter. To succeed in this highly competitive environment, retailers must be equipped with the tools required to deliver a first-class service that meets the demands of the modern consumer, writes De
RetailMinded
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Have you ever wondered if your kitchen reflects the heartbeat of modern design? In an era where consumer preferences wield immense influence over businesses, retailers are no exception. Modern kitchens are no longer just utilitarian spaces; they reflect individual tastes and lifestyles. According to a survey conducted by Home Stratosphere, an impressive 10.62% of homeowners have chosen modern kitchen design as their preferred style.
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.
Barber Design
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Homeware retail stores seem to be soaring; a variety of sizes but still maintaining good momentum are the out-of-town retail outlet large store formats, and small high street-sized stores with brands such as Zara Home, MUJI, H&M Home and IKEA. It’s still a surprise to know all Habitat standalone stores are now gone! In terms of curb-appeal, interior design, using sustainable materials and integrating more intuitive elements of customer experience, we explore the top 10 homeware retail
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The 2024 Space Symposium is heading to Colorado Springs for its 39 th trade show edition. The dates for the 2024 Space Symposium are April 8 th – 11 th , 2024. The Space Symposium, hosted at The Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado, USA, has brought together global space leaders since its inception in 1984 to engage in discussions, tackle challenges, and strategize for the future of space exploration.
E Delevry
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Yodel has announced it is expanding its partnership with online marketplace Vinted, in a multi-year agreement, as the carrier reports a 162% increase in Consumer to Consumer (C2C) volume. The partnership will see Vinted’s current volumes delivered by Yodel increase, with the majority being delivered into over 6,000 Yodel serviced stores nationwide, via the carrier’s partnership with PayPoint’s Collect+ network.
Retail Bound
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
It’s hard for some people to remember, but there was a time when you had to leave your house to go purchase most items. Jump ahead to today, and you can buy everything from pizza to pants to pillows all from your phone or laptop, and social media is making that even easier — specifically TikTok. The hashtag #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt has over 77 billion views and counting, and the ‘For You’ feed for most users is filled with product reviews and new products.
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! TikTok Shop has today announced a new partnership with Royal Mail to help merchants of all sizes improve their delivery experience and thrive on the platform. For the first time, merchants can integrate Royal Mail’s Click & Drop service with their TikTok Shop account, enabling them to arrange shipments and get orders delivered to customers [
E Delevry
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Ikea has launched a new mattress removal scheme, giving UK customers a convenient and sustainable way to recycle their old mattresses. The service is designed to ensure that mattresses across the UK are transformed into valuable raw materials that are fed back into the economy and reused. Ikea customers can book a collection for their mattresses, either online or in-store for £40 per item.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Each year IMRG track online retailers’ Black Friday campaigns, looking at campaign start dates, daily revenue performance, and other unique performance indicators. This year, IMRG have already noted a trend for early campaigning, with as many as 48 out of the 295 retailers surveyed going live three weeks out from Black Friday week itself.
Eye on ESG
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Plastic pollution is a global environmental problem. To combat this issue, the United Nations Environment Assembly passed a resolution in March 2022 to develop a draft global agreement on plastic pollution by the end of 2024 (reported here ). The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee recently concluded in Nairobi, Kenya with the next session scheduled in April 2024 in Ottawa, Canada.
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
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tate & Lyle Sugars has launched a low-calorie Sucralose Sweetener to offer consumers choice more when it comes to preparing drinks, and sprinkling on breakfast favourites, all without the need to compromise on taste, perceived indulgence or to spend more.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Interbrand has launched its Best Global Brands 2023 ranking, revealing many of the world’s top 100 brands are in a state of stagnation. The rate of growth in the overall brand value of the table slowed sharply after last year’s significant increase – rising 5.7% this year compared to last year’s 16% increase, taking the total brand […]
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Despite retailers starting their Black Friday campaigns earlier than ever this year*, the average amount spent per British shopper is set to fall by £142 – a 50% drop from individual spend on Black Friday 2022.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Fragrance Shop, the UK’s largest independent fragrance retailer, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand new experiential flagship store on Oxford Street, London. This 2,300 sq ft store, the first of its kind, promises an unparalleled fragrance shopping experience like no other.
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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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