Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pureplay fashion retailer The Iconic has committed to refund customers after fraudulent orders were made on their accounts. The online merchant said that it saw an increase in fraudulent login attempts on its site but denied any data breach, or ‘hack’ “We have recently seen an increase in fraudulent account login attempts on The Iconic, which our security and fraud teams continue to actively manage, in conjunction with our security partners,” a spokesperson said in a stat

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 9, 2024

Following the establishment of its Saudi headquarters in Riyadh last year, ALEC Engineering and Contracting (ALEC) announces it has achieved 150% year-on-year growth in the Kingdom through 2023, highlighted by its successes in winning bids for four projects, and investing to significantly increase its Saudi workforce. Building on this momentum, the company has identified further investment and expansion in Saudi Arabia among its top business priorities for 2024 as it sees clear potential for th

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

For Jo Malone, fragrance is her identity. Malone, who received a Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2018, built not one fragrance empire but two – first with her namesake Jo Malone label, and now with Jo Loves. Inside Retail asked Malone why it was important to include her name in her brand once again and she answered, “I think it was important for me personally as I wanted to claim identity for my creativity.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 9, 2024

Warm, welcoming, informal, and luxurious – these are the attributes embodied by “Patch,” a novel modular sofa system conceived by Chris Martin for Massproductions, the furniture […] The post A new modular inform sofa defined by its unique diamond-shaped backrest panels appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

American actress Madelyn Cline is the newest Revlon global brand ambassador, joining Ashley Graham and Megan Thee Stallion as faces of the American beauty label. Cline – best known for her roles as Sarah Cameron on Netflix’s series Outer Banks and Whiskey in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – has left her mark on several high-profile, cult, and popular TV and movie projects over the past four years.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Set to delight those who appreciate fine spirits, The Whisky Exchange, a leading purveyor of the finest spirits, proudly announces its latest partnership with renowned Foursquare distillery. Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange, this elegant and complex rum spent a decade maturing in an ex-bourbon barrel before a final four years in an ex-sherry cask.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 9, 2024

It’s been a while since I’ve been so enthralled by a one-of-a-kind and fascinating furniture brand like oursociety, but let’s take a step back and delve […] The post Starting a brand dedicated to nurturing a society: the story of oursociety appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Ready, set, tablescape. Australian homewares brand In The Roundhouse is creating a new category of stylish dinnerware – from plates and side dishes to cutlery and napkins – designed to capture the social media generation’s attention. Alyce Tran and Brooke Bickmore ,the duo behind the viral brand, are best friends turned business partners. The origin story of In The Roundhouse began eight years ago when co-founder Bickmore was looking to set up her new apartment and couldn’t find what she

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

With a simple and natural green as the dominant tone, complemented by large areas of vermilion fabric wall coverings, the.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Japan’s storied department stores are riding a wave of overseas tourists, and although there is no sign yet of a wipeout, the cautious pronouncements of company executives indicate that it’s a wave they can’t ride on indefinitely. For sustained revenue and profitability growth, they know that the fashion segment needs to be kept relevant for domestic middle-class customers, and that diversification into other complementary businesses is an important engine of growth.

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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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Design Wanted

JANUARY 9, 2024

Have you ever enjoyed a plate of mussels but were bothered by their ‘beard’? Well, the annoying plastic-like filament is actually a natural fiber, known in […] The post Seastex: rediscovering mussel beards for performative applications appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Celebrities including Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie and Beyonce are topped the list of online beauty influencers last year. Research conducted by beauty and wellness marketplace Fresha, evaluated the number of online publications mentioning the beauty routines of more than 100 of the most influential celebrities of last year, combining each celebrity’s name with terms such as ‘skincare’, ‘beauty routine’ and ‘makeup’ Taylor Swift officially has the most ta

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the world of sustainable construction, innovation knows no bounds. Enter CornWall®, a remarkable breakthrough in interior wall cladding that not only redefines eco-friendliness, but also […] The post CornWall stands as a beacon of innovation in sustainable construction appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retailers worldwide are stocking up on goods before China’s Lunar New Year holiday and seeking air or rail alternatives to transportation via the Red Sea in a scramble to avoid empty shelves this spring, executives and experts told Reuters. One European retailer said it was delaying marketing campaigns for some specific goods until stocks were secured.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

JANUARY 9, 2024

With the growing emergence of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, companies selling products in the United States must increasingly plan for the end of a product’s life. EPR programs shift waste-management responsibilities that have traditionally been handled by consumers or state and local governments to the “producer” of the product. Most existing EPR programs in the United States target packaging materials, especially plastic packaging.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Collaboration and reinvention through marketing can make or break a brand, and paramount to this is remaining authentic and evolving with the times. Retail has continued to boom online over the past decade, and businesses are getting creative as to how they can keep customers loyal. Australian watch brand Maxum recently reopened its online store, providing a direct-to-customer sales (DTC) channel after years of only being available through retail partners.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JANUARY 9, 2024

London’s trade shows are vibrant and have diverse events that showcase various industries and interests. They often occur in large, well-known venues like the ExCeL London or Olympia London, attracting thousands of eager visitors and brand builders from around the world. London’s trade shows cater to a broad spectrum of fields, from world-famous fashion and new-age technology to food and crafts.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Number one fan of broccoli, baked beans or basil? From tomorrow, Sainsbury’s shoppers can discover their top buys of 2023 as the highly anticipated ‘Check you out’ campaign returns to the Nectar app for its fourth year running.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Empty shelves, long queues and self-checkouts: the grievances that most bother British in-store shoppers, according to YouGov research. Differences emerge when we dig into the gender dynamics. Women (41%) express more dissatisfaction with empty shelves compared to men (32%).

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sales at the UK grocery multiples (supermarkets) reached a record breaking £4.8bn during the week ending 23rd December 2023. This is a +4.3% uplift in sales compared to Christmas in 2022, reveals new data released today by NIQ.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! It’s official – January really is the worst month to have a birthday, as new research by PizzaExpress reveals that our Capricorn and Aquarius friends are celebrating birthdays less than anyone else, with over two-thirds of January babies (69%) admitting to not celebrating at all, thanks to the festive season slump.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Popular independent Greek street food vendor, Acropolis, is now open in upper Blue Mall at Metrocentre. Acropolis brings its authentic Greek flavours to Metrocentre customers, from classic chicken gyros and souvlaki to fried halloumi bites, loaded fries and some exciting new dishes.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco has cut the price of more than 150 everyday items by an average of 12.5% to help customers reduce the cost of their weekly shop and help stretch the family budget as they go into 2024. Tesco has focused on products that families put in their trolleys week in week out, spanning fresh fruit […] If you want more information Retail Times get in t

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pret A Manger has today revealed its new January menu hitting shops, featuring a mixture of new products and many customer favourites returning to the roster to brighten up the winter days. Just in time for Veganuary, Pret has two new delicious vegan friendly products for customers to try.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! N Brown Group plc, the inclusive fashion and homeware digital retailer, is delighted to announce the appointment of Clare Empson as the new Director of Supply Chain. The appointment is in line with existing succession plans for the Group’s current Director of Supply Chain, Phil Barnes, who confirmed last year that he will retire in the Spring. […]

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 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* is thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting range of brand-new merchandise for January, featuring a calming blue colour palette following the busy, bright Christmas period.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bristol-based herbs, spices and ingredients manufacturer Bart Ingredients, has announced the appointment of its Chief Commercial Officer, Adam Sims, as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1st April 2024.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Triumph Heritage is delighted to announce that the premium moto-influenced lifestyle apparel collection is now available from the John Lewis website. Triumph is the original British motorcycle brand, adorned and adored globally by riders, non-riders, stars of the screen and style icons.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Famous Grouse, the UK’s No.1 whisky, has unveiled its limited-edition bottle design in celebration of the remarkable 15-year collaboration between The Famous Grouse and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research from delivery business Gophr has shown that nearly half of consumers (42%) now expect beauty brands to offer guaranteed same-day or next-day delivery when they purchase online – rising to 57% of younger shoppers aged 16-24.

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