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Premier Investments cancels ex-Smiggle MD’s performance shares

Inside Retail

Premier Investments’ board has decided to forfeit the performance shares issued to former Smiggle MD John Cheston due to his alleged breach of obligations. The total number of shares stood at 113,550 issued in two equal tranches last October 18 and May 29. “The Premier board considers that it is contrary to the purpose and conditions of the [performance rights] plan and otherwise inappropriate for Mr Cheston to receive the benefit of the performance shares that were issued on the afo

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OSKAY store echoes industrial roots of taiwanese port city through raw materials

Design Boom

the existing architecture is left visible, allowing the historic first bank warehouse character to remain intact. The post OSKAY store echoes industrial roots of taiwanese port city through raw materials appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Rate hold ‘cold comfort’ for retailers

Inside Retail

Retailers said the Reserve Bank of Australia ‘s decision to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent will be of little encouragement to the industry as inflationary pressures still persist. “This decision will come as cold comfort to many retailers who may have been fearing a cash-rate increase,” said Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “Cost-of-living pressures continue to impact the spending habits of Australians, with many households feeling the p

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Schemata Architects transforms 145-year-old townhouse into Le Labo flagship

Dezeen

Tokyo studio Schemata Architects has combined Japanese and Western designs inside a traditional wooden townhouse in Kyoto to create a store for perfumery brand Le Labo. The building, otherwise known as a machiya, is located in the Kiyamachi area and has been revamped to incorporate Le Labo 's typical finishes while respecting its 145-year-old architecture.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Bacha Coffee bets big on global expansion, more new markets to come 

Inside Retail

Bacha Coffee, managed by TWG Tea’s parent company V3 Gourmet, is betting big on its global strategy, injecting €20 million (US$22.2 million) into its 1500sqm Champs-Élysées store slated to open later this year. The store “is one of a few strategic destinations planned for Europe in the next three years,” Maranda Barnes, chief commercial officer of V3 Gourmet, told Inside Retail.

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Kenco introduces Kenco gold indulgence into convenience

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kenco has announced the launch of the Kenco Gold Indulgence instant coffee into the convenience sector with a new 95g jar format. Available to convenience retailers from October with a retail of £4.89*, Kenco Gold Indulgence provides a premium indulgent experience for the instant category.

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Sainsbury’s Local opens up on Coronation Street

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Coronation Street can today share newly released images of the brand new Sainsbury’s and Argos store facade on Victoria Street. Announced earlier this year as a new product placement partnership as part of Argos renewing its headline sponsorship of Coronation Street, the store has been kept under wraps on-screen behind hoardings since July.

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What retailers need to know about the latest battle over supermarket prices

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) allegations that Woolworths and Coles breached the Australian Consumer Law by making misleading claims about discounts come as retailers head into their most promotional period of the year and serve as a warning to the wider industry. The ACCC has alleged that the two supermarkets offered certain products at a regular price for at least 180 days before increasing the price of the product by at least 15 per cent for a relatively short pe

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Panic Buttons Aren’t Enough: A Holistic Approach to Retail Worker Safety 

Theatro

Panic Button on the Sales Floor New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the Retail Worker Safety Act into law, requiring retailers with 50 or more employees to implement safety measures like better lighting, adequate staffing, and employee training, alongside installing panic buttons. These buttons, when pressed, immediately dispatch local law enforcement.

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How retailers can help drive $5.5 billion in impact through social procurement 

Inside Retail

Social procurement offers retailers of all sizes and sectors a ‘no-brainer’ way to create positive impact by engaging the goods and services of social enterprises. For example, Cleanable is a social enterprise dedicated to delivering professional cleaning services while also creating jobs for individuals facing employment barriers. Among its clients is Nando’s ANZ, which also works with Green Connect, a social enterprise that helps solve the food waste problem for NSW-based restaurants while als

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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New Balance opens Edinburgh store with new premium retail concept

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New Balance opens Edinburgh store with a new, premium retail concept. The new store located at St James Quarter introduces a retail experience designed to prioritise the customer by putting people, not products, at the centre.

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Creative shopping. The innovative use of wall decal in retail environments

Drytac

Guest Authored by Kyle Kerrigan, Technical Manager at Discount Displays The use of wall decals in retail settings is by no means a new concept, with stores around the world having long used these eye-catching applications to help brighten up their shopping environments. This long-term practice has led retailers to becoming more innovative as to how they work with and use wall decals, deploying this in all manner of creative ways to improve the shopping experience for consumers.

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Sellier launches permanent concession in FLANNELS Sheffield

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Luxury resale platform Sellier has announced an exciting expansion of its partnership with British retailer FLANNELS. Building on their existing collaboration and in-store presence, Sellier is set to open a permanent retail space in FLANNELS’ Sheffield location at the iconic Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

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Battersea Power Station Attracts 22 Million Visitors, Sees Rise in GCC Tourists

Design Middleeast

Battersea Power Station is celebrating its strongest summer to date with a 17% growth in footfall year-on-year from mid-July to the end of August 2024 and total visitor numbers exceeding 22 million since the iconic landmark opened to the public for the first time in history in October 2022. The iconic landmark’s appeal extends beyond London, attracting international attention, particularly from GCC investors and tourists.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Tesco named the Apple Retailer of the Year by British growers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco has been named the British Apple Supermarket of the Year 2024, by British Apple & Pears Limited (BAPL), the grower association. Over the year, the supermarket sold 26,705 tonnes of British apples, the equivalent of 192 million1 individual apples.

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Marie Curie building by Proof of the sum

Retail Design Blog

Pivot Park in Oss is an inspiring campus for open innovation in the life sciences. For starters and existing companies.

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American Golf weathers market challenges with improved trade performance

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s leading golf retailer American Golf, has provided an update of its trade performance (February – August 2024), revealing sales and market share increases, as well as standout results for newly refurbished stores.

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East Coast Port Strikes

Ultra Flex

Riverview, FL – We want to provide an important update regarding the potential impact of upcoming strikes at East Coast ports, which begin on October 1. These labor disputes are creating uncertainty for shippers and may have significant ramifications for the broader supply chain. Potential Impact: East and Gulf Coast ports handle approximately 43% of U.S. imports.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Willy’s Pies secures first major retail listing with Ocado

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Continuing to shake up the pie scene Willy’s Pies, the artisan pie brand known for its commitment to quality and innovation, is excited to announce its first retail listing on online retailer Ocado, outside of independent outlets.

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How Can Stackable Storage Bins Help Your Store Flow?

Scrube

Finding organization in chaos is a great skill to have as a retailer. When your business or store brings in storage like stackable storage bins, you can really change the game on maximizing space. With this newfound space, you can see how your store flows and potentially increase sales just by enhancing the store experience. Read more on how S-Cube Fixtures can help you transform your store with stackable storage bins and what to look out for when you’re organizing your retail environment!

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Wild Nutrition secures first ‘big four’ launch at Sainsbury’s

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Food-Grown® supplement brand, Wild Nutrition is launching into its first major retail listing at Sainsbury’s and expanding its offering in Holland and Barrett. The launch into Sainsbury’s is Wild Nutrition’s first big four retailer, a major milestone for the business.

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Spraga energy drinks by Dozen Agency

Retail Design Blog

KOMBUCHA MARKET LEADER Spraga has entered a new category of energy drinks with an innovative product — a range of.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Skin + Me launches offline retail Partnership with John Lewis & Boots

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Skin + Me, the brand that single-handedly democratised dermatology when it launched dermatologist-prescribed formulas and the now iconic and much-loved Daily Doser, has set its sight on retail, launching an exclusive retail collection into John Lewis and Boots, cascading from early September.

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Brand collabs on steroids: What ‘Emily in Paris’ reveals about marketing today

Inside Retail

Since it debuted in October 2020, the hype has continued to build around the Netflix show Emily in Paris. Produced by Sex and the City executive Darren Star, the show follows Emily Cooper, an American marketing executive played by Lily Collins, who moves from Chicago to Paris to work for luxury marketing company Agence Grateau. But while the plot may pivot around Cooper’s romantic and work misadventures, the character’s over-the-top wardrobe steals the show.

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Co-op reveals changes to Apiary programme to boost brand development and growth for smaller suppliers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has revealed changes to its Apiary programme to enable it to work with more smaller-scale suppliers, at different stages in their brand journey. The successful Apiary programme will later this year see its third wave of suppliers hit shelves in the convenience retailers stores in towns, villages and cities across the UK after coming through its Inc

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Samsung launches Travel Hub to help consumers understand latest AI innovations

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Samsung has launched Found In Translation, its hunt to find a new ‘Galaxy AI Champion’ who will be offered the chance to put its Galaxy AI to the test on their next travel adventure. New research from Samsung has revealed that 72% of British holidaymakers admit their experiences abroad would be improved if they could communicate […] If you want mor

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Vegan chocolate brand founded by a former Deliveroo rider is now being sold on Deliveroo

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Catherine’s Originals, a vegan chocolate company started by a former Deliveroo rider, has now signed a partnership with the platform. The vegan confectionery company will be available on Deliveroo Hop just two years after Catherine’s Originals won funding from Deliveroo’s Big Pitch – an initiative to support entrepreneurialism in riders.

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Something’s brewing as Cheeky Coffee reaches 100 installations in Spar stores

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The 100th Cheeky Coffee machine installation has taken place at Spar Scale Hall in Lancaster. The milestone figure was celebrated with a community event at the store which is owned by Lawrence Hunt & Co.

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L’Oréal LUXE transforms Westfield London into beauty playground

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A beauty and luxury retail pop up has landed in Westfield London, hosted by L’Oréal LUXE. The ‘Beauty Playground’ will display the latest products from – Lancôme, Armani, Valentino and YSL Beauty. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Lancôme’s skincare diagnostics technology that scans guests skin and diagnoses any problem areas whil

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Global berry market leader, Driscoll’s, launches ad campaign to promote UK launch

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Driscoll’s, the global market leader in fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, announces its “Devoted to Delicious” marketing campaign in key areas of London. This campaign marks Driscoll’s official launch into the UK, as a showcase of the brand’s commitment to exceptional taste and quality.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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