Scrube

JUNE 27, 2024

Grocery stores tend to be overwhelming when you sit and think about how many products they actually hold. What’s even crazier is that the way the products are showcased all have meaning. Understanding the psychology behind product placement is imperative for retailers to know consumer behavior. Once you have this mastered, you can optimize your store layout for increased sales, better purchasing decisions, and an overall better shopping environment.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Adore Beauty has agreed to acquire Blue Mountains-based beauty and wellness brand Ikou for $25 million. Ikou has more than 300 products across organic skincare, bath and body, home fragrance, herbal tea and spa lifestyle accessories categories. The brand also claims its products are organic, Australian-made, and cruelty-free. Ikou is profitable and debt-free and forecasts a revenue of $8.1 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of $2 million by the e

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Design Boom

JUNE 27, 2024

a 'glass dome' roof of stacking solar shading blades appears to float above the ground. The post malaysia’s first apple store opens with a stepping ‘glass dome’ roof by foster + partners appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Lululemon , along with other existing and new investors, has participated in clothing recycler Samsara Eco’s latest US$65 million ($100 million) funding round. Samsara Eco said the investment will scale up its recycling capabilities as it seeks to build more commercial facilities in Southeast Asia in the next few years. The facilities will be designed to recycle millions of tonnes of plastic waste such as textiles and packaging into monomers, the molecular building blocks of plastics, to turn th

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Located in the bustling coastal city of Wenzhou in the southeast of China, known for its mild subtropical climate, Xiaoshi.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Helly Hansen has opened at Galleria Shopping Plaza on Bourke Street, its first location in Melbourne. The new Melbourne store will showcase the brand’s latest resort ski range – Hod. The collection is designed with the company’s waterproof and weatherproof Helly Tech technology. The store opening follows the opening of a Mosman store in March.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Digital commerce has become increasingly complex, with endlessly diverse customer journeys and pressure on brands to meet rising consumer expectations. Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience. The problem with omnichannel commerce, however, is that it often operates in silos and unconnected platforms.

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Sandoitchi, a renowned brand specializing in flavorful Japanese sandwiches, prides itself on its simplicity and delicious ingredients.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Levi Strauss & Co reported income of $18 million for the second quarter – a significant turnaround from the previous year’s $2 million loss – amid better performance in the Americas. The company reported $1.4 billion in sales for the three months to May 26, up 8 per cent on a reported basis and 9 per cent on a constant currency basis. In the Americas, revenue surged 17 per cent to $712 million, however sales were down by 2 per cent in Europe at $354 million.

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Design Middleeast

JUNE 27, 2024

DLR Group has relocated to a new office on Level 16 of the South Tower in Dubai Science Park Towers, UAE. The firm’s new location in the centre of the vibrant metropolis strategically accommodates the team’s growth and marks a substantial expansion into the Middle East and Africa. In conversation with Henrique Dias, Middle East Hospitality Director & Principal and Vaida Buchrotaite, Middle East Interior Design Director & Principal, as they discuss the new workplace.

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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

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

The mall concept as we know it began in 1956 with the opening of the Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota. The multi-store shopping centre steadily grew in popularity in the US, hitting peak popularity in the 1980s. However, in the past two decades, the American mall has been standing on shaky ground due to factors like the 2008 recession and, more recently, the butterfly effect of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Beauty brand Rituals has increased its presence at Manchester Arndale after signing a 10-year lease for a new 2,194sq ft store. The new agreement will see Rituals relocate to New Cannon Street to a new store which will be double the size of its current space on the lower mall.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Shein has confirmed it will push through with a three-day pop-up in Perth, weeks after the fashion retailer announced the cancellation of the original event. The pop-up will open at Centenary Pavilion at Claremont Showground from July 5 to July 7. The pop-up will showcase Shein’s latest collections, including its autumn-winter apparel and accessories.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Costa Coffee, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, proudly announces the launch of a new Golden Caramel drinks range, available in-stores and via Costa Express machines nationwide from today. As the official coffee partner of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, the Golden Caramel range has been crafted to capture the essence of champions – with each […]

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Oakberry has quickly become synonymous with açaí in Australia. Renan Fretes Pinto, the CEO of the Australian, New Zealand, Indonesian and Pacific Island operations has led the charge in securing this market share. Now Oakberry has almost 50 locations in Australia after Fretes Pinto brought the Brazilian business to Bondi in 2018, starting with just one store that the team physically helped construct themselves to tackle a tight budget.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! LOOKFANTASTIC, the #1 online pure-play prestige beauty retailer, enters a new era in their long-term relationship with influencer and entrepreneur Molly-Mae Hague. This collaboration marks an evolution in LOOKFANTASTIC’s traditional influencer model throughout their five-year relationship with Molly-Mae, leveraging her experience as an ambassador to buil

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JUNE 27, 2024

As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Boston has a unique blend of historic charm and forward-thinking modernity. From its undeniable championship sports teams to its formidable academic institutions, Boston’s world-renowned academic institutions—such as Harvard University and MIT—foster a culture of innovation and intellectual powerlessness, attracting top professionals and thought leaders from various industries.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Community Shop, the award-winning social supermarket, will open its latest store in Hoyland, Barnsley, on 10th July 2024, providing hundreds of local people with access to deeply discounted food and household products, as well as life-changing learning and development programmes.

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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.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Hard launching in the UK with a localised site was pivotal for scaling Australian resort wear brand Bydee’s global operations to meet demand. To optimise the customer experience and business model Bydee’s UK site went live last week, with a few tweaks tailored to the northern hemisphere. E-commerce businesses are navigating new economic conditions that have seen reduced discretionary spending and the Covid-19 online shopping storms subsiding.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The social commerce industry in the UK is predicted to more than double in the next four years, rising from £7.4 billion to almost £16 billion by 2028, according to a new report from Retail Economics, in partnership with TikTok.

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Go Hire - Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Is Text Recruiting Legal? What about TCPA Compliance? By : Kellie Mitchell Bubeck , Copilevitz & Canter, LLC, November 2018 As millennials move away from email for personal communications and rely more heavily on text messaging, employers must take advantage of this change to communicate and recruit younger candidates and employees. Companies and messaging platforms must also ensure they comply with federal calling and texting laws.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Costa Coffee, the Nations Favourite Coffee Shop has unveiled its uplifted Lord Street store in Liverpool. Giving customers a new way to Costa, the uplifted store transforms the coffee experience by introducing a range of brand-new and exciting features.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Rock Face has landed in health and beauty giant Boots with a new and exclusive range, Impact. The fastest growing men’s care brand launches Impact alongside its collection of expertly crafted, aftershave quality scents.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nomadic has further strengthened its range with ‘Fuel Up’, a pair of dairy-based complete meal drinks, set to launch nationally in SPAR w/c 24th June. Available in strawberry and chocolate, each flavour features 26 vitamins and minerals plus 33g of protein and contains 500kcals.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! otal Till sales at UK supermarkets slowed (+1.1%) in the last four weeks ending 15th June 2024, according to new data released today by NIQ. This slowdown compared to the growth (+12.1%) reported the same period last year is largely due to wet weather in the early weeks of the month compared to almost four […] If you want more information Retail Ti

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JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Häagen-Dazs has today unveiled its latest experiential campaign, the Häagen-Dazs Flavour Club, designed to champion alternative entertainment during a busy summer of sport. From 29th June to 12th August, sports-free activations from the brand will appear in Manchester, London and Edinburgh to bring together Brits who aren’t as enthused by the upcoming sp

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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.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! London’s celebrated festival, American Express presents BST Hyde Park, returns this summer with another fantastic series of world-class headliners featuring SZA, Kings of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks, Kylie and Stray Kids.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Home improvement retailer Wickes announced an 80% year-on-year increase in the number of charities and community groups applying for free products through their community programme. 50% of those applying are schools and 27% are community spaces and gardens.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Laura Ashley, one of the world’s best-loved home and lifestyle brands, has expanded its digital footprint into France, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium. The brand, which started from the eponymous founder’s kitchen table, has evolved over seven decades into an international powerhouse.

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Retail Times

JUNE 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Live now, Wall’s, the iconic ice cream brand is putting their biggest investment to-date behind a Masterbrand campaign. Investing a substantial £10m across the campaign, this represents a step-change for Wall’s, moving from directly supporting Wall’s sub-brands, such as Twister, Cornetto and Solero, to supporting the Wall’s Masterbrand.

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