Design Week

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Whatever the airline, whatever the route you fly on, there’s a high chance the cabin interiors and seats were designed in London. The city’s dominance in the niche activity of commercial aviation design has its roots in the late 1990s, when UK-based competitors British Airways and Virgin Atlantic raised the bar with the first lie-flat […] Source What to read next: Turning Points: Design and architecture agency Basha-Franklin | Insights from the maverick mind of Michael Wolff |

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Luxury fashion retailer Harrolds has entered liquidation after 39 years of operations, owing $16.3 million. The company was founded in 1985 and, just last July, unveiled plans to relocate its stores in Sydney and Melbourne as part of an “ongoing transformatio n” Citing documents lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), News.com.au reported that the company owes more than 90 creditors, including Victoria Beckham’s company, owed $30,000.

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Design Week

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Brand Ethos and Becolourful put lived experience at the heart of the UK’s biggest ever charity merger. Waythrough is the new name for the charity formed by the coming-together of Richmond Fellowship and Humankind. It supports vulnerable people facing challenges with mental health, alcohol and drug use, gambling addiction, and housing problems.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Founded in 1649, in what is now Finland, Fiskars Group is one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the world, with global net sales last year of €1.1 billion. Its brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Moomin by Arabia, Waterford and Wedgwood, among others. Here, we speak with Nathalie Ahlström, who has led the company’s transformation since she was appointed CEO in 2020 and recently visited its operations in Sydney, Australia.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! After eight years of serving their fresh, soul-warming pasta in 4 Central London restaurants, Emilia’s Crafted Pasta announces the launch of their brand-new range of premium pasta retail products, now available to purchase on their e-commerce platform and coming soon to shops and supermarkets near you.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Lululemon has opened its largest Australian store yet at Emporium Melbourne. The 11,000sqft store is almost triple the size of its previous shop at Emporium and has a significantly larger menswear section. It also offers womenswear and accessories and has a dedicated footwear space. Lululemon launched its footwear range in Australia last February. Moreover, the store features complimentary repair services and a personalisation station, where guests may customise Lululemon drink bottles with lase

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Amazon has launched an entirely new Kindle lineup as the e-commerce giant expects Australian Kindle customers to read an average of 25,000 pages a year. “Our new Kindle lineup has something for everyone, no matter their reading style,” said Patrick Walker, Amazon Devices country manager for ANZ. New features include 25 per cent faster page turns on the Kindle Paperwhite, a more dynamic and intuitive writing experience on the Kindle Scribe, and new colours across the range.

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Design Middleeast

OCTOBER 21, 2024

We are pleased to announce that Aujan Interiors is the Silver Sponsor for the Design Middle East Awards and Design Forum 2024, which will be held on November 22 at Hilton Al Habtoor City Al Joud Ballroom, Dubai. Aujan Interiors , a beacon of high-end interior fitout, is where dreams take shape. With a fusion of artistry and precision, Aujan as a fit-out contractor craft bespoke spaces that redefine opulence.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A comprehensive new Inside Retail report, created in partnership with Pack & Send, has uncovered significant trends shaping the future of online retail, providing crucial insights for retailers looking to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Based on a survey of 754 respondents, the study highlights several key areas where consumer expectations are rapidly changing, from delivery preferences and sustainability to the integration of advanced technologies in the shopping experience.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Superdrug opened the doors to a brand-new store in Bedford Interchange today, Friday 18th October. The new 6,000sq foot retail space has created 25 new jobs for the local community and focuses on making a positive environmental and social impact through its store design, construction and operations.

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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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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australian underwear brand Nala has earned a reputation for its inclusive, comfortable and sustainable garments – but also, for its viral marketing. Nala has built an intimates empire by making customers feel truly seen with its campaigns: “We really listen to our customers,” Nala co-founder Chloe de Winter told Inside Retail. “We develop products that have been requested by them, then we as a team build a campaign around that – which is to talk to the product, but also talk to our brand and som

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Design Week

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For the fourth year in a row, Rabbithole has designed the identity for the Leeds International Festival of Ideas (LIFI). Over the years, the annual event has evolved from an arts festival to a forum to share and debate more hard-hitting issues. This year’s festival, for example, featured discussions on war reporting, addiction and neurodiversity.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Struggling apparel brand Superdry is opening a flagship store in Westfield, London, just months after announcing its turnaround strategy. The Athletic Essentials store aims to target Gen-Z shoppers, offering a range of clothing from matching sts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and graphic casual t-shirts. It also showcases the brand’s most extensive collection of organic, low-impact, and recycled products Superdry says it seeks to reduce its environmental impact by implementing several green initiatives

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl GB has revealed that demand for plant-based products is continuing to soar after the supermarket experienced double-digit growth in the category over the past year. Building on strong sales growth, the discounter is more than tripling the number of plant-based products that it offers shoppers, with the newly expanded range set to appear in […]

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being increasingly used to simplify, automate and optimise backend systems and processes across the retail sector. The result is better efficiency, speed, accuracy, and cost savings. The benefits extend not only to staff and customers but also to partners such as suppliers. These are four ways in which AI is being deployed behind the scenes in retail organisations. 1.

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Jahabow

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As we move into 2025, the retail landscape continues to evolve rapidly. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed dramatic shifts driven by technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and the growing importance of sustainability. Retailers must stay ahead of these trends to remain competitive in an increasingly complex market. Explore some of the more popular predictions and trends for 2025 that will shape the future of retail and how businesses can adapt to these changes.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

With development approval granted by the Kingborough Council, Tipalea Partners says its $45 million Spring Farm Village project in Kingston, Tasmania, should be open for trading in 2026. “Spring Farm Village is set to redefine everyday convenience in Kingston, and we are eager to appoint a builder and get construction underway,” said Scott Spanton, Tipalea Partners CEO.

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Elmwood Timber

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Kitchen designs have been changing rapidly over the last several years. Today’s kitchens put a big emphasis on blending form and function within the space. This means not including anything in the room that isn’t going to be functional or add to the use of the space, but at the same time, ensuring that each piece that is added enhances the style and aesthetic at the same time.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Starting with Singapore, British sportswear retailer JD Sports is opening a series of new stores across the city as it seeks to capture a larger share of the dynamic markets of Southeast Asia. The stores include those at Bugis+, Ion Orchard, Funan, Vivo City and Jurong Point. Rapid regional expansion with Singapore as the key focus “Like many global brands, JD Sports has chosen Singapore as its key city in Southeast Asia to capture rising demand in the region and trial new retail concepts and p

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is making a change to its fresh chickens from next week as part of its ongoing commitment to animal welfare. From Wednesday (30th October), shoppers will notice new packaging highlighting higher welfare for all fresh chickens sold at Aldi.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Furniture retailer Nick Scali has significantly cut its fiscal first-half profit forecast after unexpectedly higher freight cost impacted its gross profit margin. In a profit warning, Nick Scali MD Anthony Scali said the company estimates its Australia and New Zealand gross margin to be down 240 basis points or more compared to the year-ago period’s 66 per cent.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The world’s most advanced retail store opened its doors on Oxford Street this week, ahead of its official launch on 30 October 2024, heralding a new era that blends the latest technology powered by Intel®, bricks and mortar as well as state of the art graphics.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Sanad – Doha, meaning “support” in Arabic, seamlessly blends business and leisure while offering a rich, immersive experience rooted in […] The post An exclusive hospitality destination in the vibrant heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Poon’s London is now available in store at Booths. This exciting step means customers across Northern England will be able to pick up Poon’s products from Booths’ 27 locations during their weekly shop. Poon’s London is rooted in the legacy of the Poon family, whose restaurant, Poon’s of Covent Garden, became the world’s first Michelin-starred Chinese res

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Global Pet Expo is returning in March of 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The official dates for Global Pet Expo are March 26 th – 28 th, 2025. Global Pet Expo, “where perspectives spark innovation,” is the primary pet industry event put on by the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) and American Pet Products Association (APPA).

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer is delighted to announce the opening of its new boutique at Bluewater Shopping Centre. As the sixth flagship store in the UK, at 120 square metres the boutique is also the brand’s second largest in the UK, behind the London Flagship on Oxford Street.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Stone Superstore, a leading online retailer of natural stone and porcelain tiles, is proud to announce the grand opening of its first physical showroom in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Having achieved a consistent annual turnover of over £10 million, the showroom’s opening marks a major milestone in the company’s growth after 14 years of successful online op

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! ASK Italian, a leading name in the UK’s casual dining industry, has unveiled its brand-new autumn/winter menu this week nationwide across all 66 locations. The new seasonal offering reflects the brand’s commitment to continuously elevating its dynamic menu for customers.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Running every day of the fair (November 4-10), the ever popular, often full to capacity, Spirit Fair workshops are back for 2024 with some big names and interesting themes. High profile speakers include: actor Martin Clunes presenting his new book Meetings with Remarkable Animals.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Poundland has today confirmed that it will once again keep its stores closed on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day as a thank you for colleagues’ hard work over the last 12 months. Working in retail in the run-up to Christmas can be hectic so confirmation that Poundland stores will remain closed on 26 December […] If you want more information Retail Tim

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