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How and why a beauty brand put nature on its board

Design Week

As the climate crisis deepens, many companies are thinking carefully about how to put environmental considerations at the heart of their work. But few brands have done it more completely, or creatively, than Manchester-based beauty brand, Faith in Nature. Speaking at last week’s Design for Planet Festival, organised by the Design Council, creative director Simeon […] Source What to read next: Eggshell bowls and smart blinds star in GREEN GRADS showcase | Design Week’s favourite

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Coles, Woolworths to defend class actions over discount promotions

Inside Retail

Coles and Woolworths said they will defend the class action proceedings a law firm has filed in the Federal Court of Australia concerning the supermarket chains’ allegedly false discounts. Gerard Malouf & Partners filed a class action against Coles and Woolworths, seeking to recover funds for consumers who may have been deceived by the fake price drops on the items sold in their stores. “Coles announced on September 23 that it is defending the ACCC proceedings and also intends to

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OMA-designed sculptures tower within new louis vuitton store on 57th street

Design Boom

comprising a store, café, and chocolate shop, the 57th street location marks louis vuitton's largest space in the U.S. The post OMA-designed sculptures tower within new louis vuitton store on 57th street appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Evening wear brand Alamour The Label to open Sydney flagship in Darlinghurst 

Inside Retail

Women fashion brand Alamour The Label will launch its first flagship store in Sydney in mid-month, marking its expansion from online to physical retail. The store, located at 255C Oxford Street, has a Mediterranean-inspired design in nude and gold tones and offers a range of collections, including the Le Rouge and Honey lines. There will also be cocktail dresses, evening attire, and vacation designs, with prices ranging from $100 to $840.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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.

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Tiffany & Co joins Trafford Centre’s luxury jewellery lineup with new concession in Selfridges

Retail Focus

Trafford Centre, the retail and leisure destination, is excited to announce that last month Tiffany & Co., the world-renowned jewellery brand, arrived at the centre. The new concession, located in Selfridges’ Accessories Hall, showcases the brand’s latest design concept, inspired by the renovated Fifth Avenue flagship designed by Peter Marino. The store carries signature lines such as Lock by Tiffany , HardWear by Tiffany, T by Tiffany and Knot by Tiffany, as well as high jewellery offerings

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Straand CEO Amy Quinnell: Why Black Friday is ‘crucial for customer acquisition’

Inside Retail

A growing number of brands and retailers are rejecting Black Friday citing product devaluation and unsustainable expectations among their reasons for opting out. But for the CEO of Straand, Amy Quinnell, participating in the Black Friday sales was a no-brainer. “One of Straand’s core values is inclusivity – everyone has a scalp and we are on a mission to educate more people around how caring for the skin on your scalp is just as important as caring for the skin on your face,” Quinnell told Insid

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Grown Alchemist opens first flagship store in the UK

Inside Retail

Australian skincare brand Grown Alchemist has established its first flagship store in the UK, further increasing its global retail network. The store, located at 35 Beak Street, spans two levels and boasts a lab-inspired decoration with plants, as well as a selection of biotech-derived skincare items. “Grown Alchemist is one of the most exciting brands in skincare and it’s amazing to see them choose Soho for their UK flagship,” said Antonia Johns, associate director of retail & leisure at Sa

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Evolve Estates set to welcome new JD Sports in 2025

Retail Focus

Evolve Estates , part of commercial property and investment collective M Core, is set to welcome a brand-new JD Sports store at its Grosvenor Centre in Northampton next year. Leading sports retailer, JD Sports, has signed a 10-year lease for a substantial 14,000 sq ft unit, occupying units 29-35 along Newland Walk. The new store, which will be located in the former NEXT unit, is currently undergoing a major refurbishment.

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The top global consumer trends of 2025, according to Euromonitor

Inside Retail

Keeping up with shifting consumer trends is no easy feat for retailers in an increasingly competitive omnichannel shopping market. Staying ahead of trends is even more difficult. To help prepare for the hectic year ahead, Inside Retail delved into a recent Euromonitor report, which revealed the top global consumer trends to expect in 2025. From a rising interest in healthcare products to a desire for a more filtered and curated product presentation, Euromonitor’s report examines several intrigui

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Hampshire’s first New Balance store to open ahead of Black Friday

Retail Focus

Gunwharf Quays has announced that performance fashion and footwear brand, New Balance, will open its first Hampshire-based store on Wednesday 27th November, ahead of Black Friday. Independent since 1906, New Balance empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. The brand combines performance and style with a legacy of innovation and is known for its technologically advanced footwear that delivers comfort and support.

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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

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Burberry Group posts lower revenue, swings to operating loss

Inside Retail

Burberry Group posted lower revenue in the 26 weeks that ended September 28, which the company blamed on inconsistent brand execution and a lack of focus on the core outerwear category and customer segments. The footwear retailer’s revenue declined 22 per cent to £1.09 billion (US$1.38 billion) while swinging to an operating loss of £53 million.

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Goldsmiths relocates in centre:mk, Milton Keynes with larger luxury showroom

Retail Focus

Goldsmiths, a leading name in luxury watches and fine jewellery, is pleased to announce the relocation, upsize and opening of its new showroom in centre:mk , the heart of Milton Keynes. This prime location showcases an exquisite selection of renowned watch brands and fine jewellery collections, offering clients an unparalleled shopping experience. The new showroom features dedicated branded areas for some of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world, including TUDOR, Breitling, TAG Heuer, an

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LVMH reshuffles leadership team of Sephora, Moet Hennessy

Inside Retail

Luxury giant LVMH has made several upcoming leadership changes across its executive board, with new appointments set to take effect early next year. The shifts follow recommendations from the company’s sustainability and governance committee and reflect the company’s strategic efforts to align its leadership with the group’s growth and operational priorities.

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Retailers could face £5,000 if they sell vapes without a disposal unit for customers, Biffa warns

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An expert from waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations – including the provision of a takeback system for consumers.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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.

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Workplace culture and performance: How to create the conditions for success

Inside Retail

Workplaces are full of well-meaning leaders who define cultural elements that are intended to build a sense of connection and belonging among staff and create the conditions for continual success. But how much is too much? It’s a question I’m often asked as many employees are confused about the internal messaging around culture and the expectations around ‘consistency of approach’.

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Inside Dubai Harbour Residences with Fadi Jabri

Design Middleeast

In an exclusive interview, Fadi Jabri, CEO, Nikken Sekkei Dubai , delves into the luxury behind the iconic Dubai Harbour Residences Dubai Harbour Residences is a major project. What was the architectural vision behind it As Dubai continues to push the boundaries of luxury while embracing modern sensibilities, our vision for Dubai Harbour Residences was to break away from convention and redefine low-rise luxury living within Dubai’s skyline.

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Why TBH Skincare’s Rachael Wilde is cutting the price of popular Rebound serum

Inside Retail

Australian brand TBH Skincare has put its money where its mouth is at a time when other businesses are raising their prices by cutting the price of its popular Rebound serum by $10. The move remains true to the brand’s mission – to be and remain accessible – and was achieved by optimising business operations in three main areas. The brand’s co-founder and CMO Rachael Wilde shared the price cut on TikTok, citing the ability to make and distribute its products more efficiently through scaling the

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Vocation Brewery launches premium lager, Hilltop

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Yorkshire-based Vocation Brewery, known for its bold and flavourful craft beers, has announced the launch of a new premium lager, Hilltop, inspired by the brewery’s iconic hilltop location. Having already secured a listing in Tesco stores nationwide from mid-November*, Hilltop Lager marks a major step in Vocation Brewery’s next phase of growth by targeti

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

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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Five inventory strategies for retailers to win business this peak holiday season

Inside Retail

Research shows that a lousy customer experience will deter 76 per cent of customers from returning to shop on your platform. So, it is critical to optimise service and customer experience online. The upcoming peak holiday retail season will place critical pressure on retailers’ back-end systems and networks as shoppers rush to snap up bargains and buy gifts for friends and families.

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NDA design studio™ project for the medical apparel brand HIRCOST

Retail Design Blog

The HIRCOST store in Saint Petersburg, designed by NDA Design Studio, reimagines the concept of a retail space for a.

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H&M East Asia boss Aneta Pokucinska on the company’s localised growth strategy

Inside Retail

Nestled in the pulsing heart of Seoul’s vibrant Myeong-dong shopping district, H&M’s concept store isn’t just another retail outlet but a bigger part of the group’s bet on Asia. “We have been very much focused on enhancing and elevating our customer experience, and we’ve done a couple of innovative things,” Aneta Pokucinska, MD of the East Asia region at H&M, told Inside Retail.

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Sports Direct unveils ‘New Traditions’ Christmas advert featuring Frank Lampard, Lucy Bronze, Hardest Geezer and more

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sports Direct, Europe’s biggest retailer of sports and fitness footwear, clothing and equipment, is launching its 2024 winter campaign, New Traditions Start Here, ahead of the festive season, featuring a star-studded line-up of famous faces from all areas of the sporting world.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

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

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Officeworks launches technology waste reduction initiative

Inside Retail

Officeworks has launched its ‘Bring it Back for Business’ technology waste reduction initiative ahead of National Recycling Week. Officeworks noted that 81 per cent of its customers in a survey said they want to be able to recycle products such as ink, toner cartridges and computer accessories. Starting November 19, customers in Victoria can order ‘Bring it Boxes’ online to fill with recyclables and schedule a collection.

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5 Reasons You Should Think Twice About Building Your Own RetEx Software

RepslyBlog

In today’s high-stakes retail environment, software is a must-have for CPGs that want to optimize their retail execution, sales, processes, and retailer relationships. But is it better to build your own custom solution or choose a purpose-built retail execution platform? Here are the five key reasons why we think a purpose-built RetEx software like Repsly is a smarter way to go.

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Where retailers are most commonly falling short in CX

Inside Retail

In a competitive e-commerce environment, customers are most likely to return to shop where they have had the best experience. Yet many retailers are falling short, explains Mareile Osthus, CEO and co-founder of Humii, a platform that essentially X-rays retailers’ online customer experience. “Experience should always be a focus point,” says Osthus. “Make sure you impress people with what you can deliver.

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A Guide to CES 2025 Awards

Retail Bound

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held annually every January, is one of the most important tech events worldwide. It offers a prime platform for brands to connect with buyers, consumers, media, and other industry professionals. A major highlight of the event is the awards program, which provides a significant opportunity to gain visibility. You’ve likely heard of the CES Innovation Awards, which recognize cutting-edge products in various categories.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

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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Harvey Nichols unveils 2024 Christmas windows

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Harvey Nichols unveils its much-anticipated Christmas window displays. In celebration of its partnership with The World of Tim Burton exhibition at the Design Museum, the windows are inspired by Burton’s fantastical aesthetic while infusing the signature elegance of Harvey Nichols.

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Why Product Codes Matter: Understanding Contra Vision’s Product Codes

Contra

Why Product Codes Matter: Understanding Contra Vision’s Product Codes Product codes can seem like a secret language, but they serve many important purposes. They help companies track and manage inventory, streamline supply chain operations, and assist end users in specifying product details. Sometimes, product names become synonymous with a category (like “Contra Vision” with perforated window film).

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Innis & Gunn becomes the Official Beer Partner for Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay for three years, reaching millions of attendees

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has secured a three-year deal to become the Official Beer Partner for the Edinburgh Christmas market and Hogmanay events, complementing its growing roster of prestigious contracts serving high-profile visitor events in the city and across Scotland.

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How Stink Studios channelled its gamer energy into Riot Games rebrand

Design Week

Stink Studios’ London team has created a flexible, player-first visual identity for Riot Games, the company behind some of the world’s biggest video games. The Riot stable includes huge hits like League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics and VALORANT, franchises which attract massive, passionate gamer communities.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

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.