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Liquor Loot collapses into administration amid cash flow problems 

Inside Retail

Spirit subscription service Liquor Loot has collapsed into administration as the company was reportedly struggling with cash flow. Liquor Loot and two related entities have appointed Jirsch Sutherland’s Andrew Spring and Trent Devine as joint administrators. An early assessment of the business suggests the retailer was facing challenges related to its cash flow, Spring told SmartCompany.

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Charity Super.Mkt to open debut outlet store at Gloucester Quays

Retail Focus

Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on March 14 th , introducing its popular ‘second-hand department store’ concept to a key entrance off High Orchard Street. Charity Super.Mkt will bring together a curated collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear.

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ARA predicts $400 million boost to Easter spending

Inside Retail

Australian families are projected to spend $2.05 billion on hot cross buns, Easter eggs, and other special foods this coming Easter season – an increase of 23.5 per cent, or nearly $400 million more than last year. Easter remains a flagship event on the retail calendar, with research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in association with Roy Morgan revealing that 17.3 million Australians plan to buy Easter food and chocolate, up 1 million from the previous year.

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Sherman Associates Offices by BDH

Retail Design Blog

BDH designed the transformation of the Sherman Associates office in Minneapolis, showcasing a modern aesthetics that embraces the building’s history,

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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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Ethical fashion label Arnsdorf closes

Inside Retail

Ethical fashion label Arnsdorf has announced it will close down and has commenced a sale with markdowns to run out its inventory. “Personally, I feel like there is still so much to do, explore, and experience for me to live fully aligned with my highest potential,” Arnsdorf founder and designer Jade Sarita Arnott said in an Instagram post. “My energy is being directed to other places and it’s time to make space in my life for this.” Arnott founded Arnsdorf in 2006 a

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Lidl GB becomes first discounter to sign armed forces covenant

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl has become the first discounter to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, highlighting its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. A ceremony was held on Wednesday 6th March at Horse Guards in London, home to HM The King’s Mounted Bodyguard and the Household Cavalry, making Lidl the first retailer to ever be given access to […] If you wa

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The Legislation Enacting Virginia’s New Class Action Statute Should Be Amended to Protect Virginia Businesses From In Terrorem Statutory Damages

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Virginia is currently one of just two states, along with Mississippi, without state-court class actions. But in the most recent legislative session, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 259, which would create a class action mechanism in Virginia state courts. Under Virginia law, Governor Youngkin can sign the bill, veto it, do nothing (which permits it to become law)—or he can propose amendments to the bill, which would then be sent back to the General Assembly at the “veto session” in April

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Why strong vendor partnerships are essential in a challenging retail climate

Inside Retail

At last month’s Toy Fair in Melbourne, Josh Bonello, sales director of toy manufacturer and distributor BMS Brands, recalls every retailer he engaged with saying they wanted to forget 2023, a terrible year for most. “But everyone is more optimistic about this year,” Bonello tells Inside Retail. “Most vendors and most retailers are looking to this year with resolve and with a sense of quiet optimism.

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A springtime parade of cakes & bakes fit for any Easter feast, fresh from Lola’s Cupcakes

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Inspired by springtime shades, the irresistible Easter Cupcake Box contains six regular (or 12 mini) deliciously adorable treats that are guaranteed to make anyone’s day. Perfect for sharing, Lola’s beautifully light vanilla or chocolate cupcakes are topped with either a mix of smooth vanilla buttercream or chocolate ganache.

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The Quick Flick follows Singapore foray with Thai launch

Inside Retail

Australian beauty innovator The Quick Flick will launch its presence in Thailand via a partnership with two F1rster stores. The first of these locations is F1rster by King Power at Siam Square, where the products were unveiled on March 1, with a second outlet to be announced next month. “The Quick Flick is a perfect fit for Thailand’s sunny, hot climate where the way skincare feels on the skin matters and products like sunscreens and aftersun moisturisers always come in handy,” said founde

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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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Jonathan Adler store

Retail Design Blog

Jonathan Adler celebrated 30 years of Modern American Glamour in spring 2023 with a new store in South Kensington, London.

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How social enterprise clothing label Homie is set to scale its B2B operations

Inside Retail

This year’s Retail Week HackGames looked different from previous iterations. Rather than inviting retail and e-commerce professionals to team up to solve hypothetical business challenges, the annual hackathon centred Australian not-for-profits and charities. Homie, Confit Pathways, Share The Dignity, TLC For Kids and Culture Is Life took part in the one-day event to identify strategies that would take their charities to the next level.

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Powerlist Influential 30 Architects 2024: Islam Al Mashtooly, Design Director, OBMI

Design Middleeast

OBMI Design Director Islam El Mashtooly is an architect, urbanist, and educator who believes in a human-centered design philosophy. He is committed to architecture that supports and strengthens communities, emphasizing harmony within context while taking into account the MENA region’s climate, culture, and traditions. His work embodies a sense of the architecture vocabulary that fuses urbanism and design.

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Meet Secondlifeasia, a Malaysian start-up bringing the circular economy to tech

Inside Retail

In a world where electronic waste is mounting at an alarming rate, one Malaysian startup is leading the charge in revolutionising the smartphone repair industry while championing sustainability. Secondlifeasia, Malaysia’s foremost smart device repair company, has announced its ambitious expansion into Thailand, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards mitigating the environmental impact of electronic consumption.

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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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Post-Campaign Strategies: Sustaining Success and Maximizing Momentum After an Indiegogo Triumph

Retail Bound

You’ve raised all the funds for your next big idea. Now what? The end of a successful Indiegogo campaign is just the beginning of your crowdfunding journey. Now, you’ll need to maximize the momentum you’ve gained during your fundraising, and your next action steps are crucial. Here’s everything you need to know to sustain success long after your campaign, and how to leverage your crowdfunding triumph on Indiegogo for continued business growth.

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Retail experts talk talent pipeline in wake of gender pay gap reporting

Inside Retail

Despite being predominantly run by women, who make up an estimated 66 per cent of the total retail workforce in Australia, the retail industry continues to grapple with the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership positions and the persistent gender pay gap. While both of these metrics have improved in recent years – two of the country’s biggest retailers will be led by women once Amanda Bardwell takes the reins from Brad Banducci at Woolworths Group in September, following Leah Weckert

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True Fit partners with Princess Polly to bring AI size recommendations to shoppers across its collections

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! True Fit, the leading AI platform that decodes size and fit for consumers and fashion retailers, has partnered with Princess Polly to build AI-powered size and fit recommendations into shopper journeys to increase conversions and drive down returns.

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The Station — a unique long-term lease opportunity

Inside Retail

Situated in Newcastle’s premier east end, The Station is a 1ha heritage icon property primely positioned for new development and available for long-term lease. The site is zoned for tourism and hospitality, located within walking distance of central public transport, the city’s harbour, beaches and a growing residential hub. A destination rich in history Originally constructed in 1858, the former train station stands as a modern artifact reflecting the long-gone era of detailed Victorian archite

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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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Currys unveils first gaming experience – ‘Trash Tycoon’ created in Fortnite

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By the end of this year, it’s predicted the UK will become the world’s largest contributor of e-waste per capita, with Brits generating over 60,000 tonnes every ‘fortnite’. Currys – the UK’s largest tech retailer and recycler is on a mission to help put an end to e-waste.

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PRESS RELEASE: Contra Vision® launches their first PVC-free perforated window film in the UK and Europe

Contra

In response to the growing demand for PVC-free solutions in the advertising and print industries, Contra Vision® is proud to announces the launch of Contra Vision® Advance ™ in the UK and Europe. This innovative product represents a significant step towards a sustainable range of products, whilst offering a safer alternative to traditional PVC-based films.

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Bio&Me launches ‘Good for Your Gut’ Flapjack Bars

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s fastest growing gut health food brand, Bio&Me, founded by The Gut Health Doctor, Dr Megan Rossi, BSc, PhD RD, has announced it is launching a range of new on-the-go Gut-Loving Flapjack Bars, which will roll into Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose from the beginning of April.

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AI is more creative than humans? Not so fast.

Retail Prophet

By Doug Stephens A recent study at the University of Arkansas pitted 151 human test subjects against Chat GPT-4 in a series of tests for creativity. Their findings concluded that, on average, GPT-4 produced more creative and useful responses across 4 commonly accepted testing protocols, when compared to responses from human participants. I found this concerning because I had, in a number of articles and talks, been espousing the view that while AI may reign supreme when it comes to problem solvi

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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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M&S expands Nobody’s Child presence to 60 stores across the UK

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! M&S to welcome Nobody’s Child pop-up shops to 48 new stores – with 12 existing store locations this will bring the brand’s total footprint within M&S to 60. Follows successful trial last summer which saw M&S dress sales grow by 16.5% in the stores which had the pop-up shop.

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Meet Nakedvice, the brand founded by best friends in the Sportsgirl stockroom

Inside Retail

Cost of living crisis or not, expression through fashion continues to drive the US$21.72 billion apparel industry in Australia. Despite a slight dip in 2020, the global apparel market is set to grow to about US$2 trillion by 2028, from US$1.79 trillion where it sits currently. Locally, women’s apparel represents the largest segment with an estimated market volume of US$11.86 billion; the men’s apparel market is about half of that, worth US$6.35 billion.

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Aldi achieves Welsh language certification

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has achieved Cynnig Cymraeg certification from the Welsh Language Commissioner. Wales’ fourth biggest grocer has been recognised for its commitment to roll out the Welsh language in all of its stores across Wales, and by doing so, becomes the 100th organisation to be awarded the certification.

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STIMULATE Announces an Evening of Sexual Wellness Discussions, Product Discovery and Professional Networking

RetailMinded

Nashville, TN / March 7, 2024 – STIMULATE, a sexual wellness trade show, conference, and community, has announced STIMULATE+Conversations LIVE. Presented by All Point Retail , FirmTech , Lovehoney and Perfect Dimensions , STIMULATE+Conversations is a curated evening of sexual wellness discussions, product discovery, and professional networking that will welcome retail leaders, medical professionals and media.

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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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M&S co-CEO, Katie Bickerstaffe, to retire in July 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Katie Bickerstaffe will retire from M&S after the AGM in July 2024 to pursue her board career. Bickerstaffe served as a non-executive director and co-chief operating officer of M&S prior to being appointed co-CEO, reporting into chief executive officer Stuart Machin, in March 2022.

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The biggest acquisitions in online gaming

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The landscape of the online gaming industry is changing all the time. Not only are new game developers entering the market, but there are new sites being launched – along with those that close their doors.

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Late payments cost UK small businesses £1.6bn last year, doubling since 2021, Xero shows

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Small firms continue to face a challenging macroeconomic environment, as sales growth in the December festive period hit a three-year low, according to the latest Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) data from global small business platform Xero – which covers the three months to December 2023.

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Disaronno International to take over UK distribution of RyeLaw Scotch Whisky from InchDairnie Distillery

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! InchDairnie Distillery, producers of the innovative RyeLaw Fife Single Grain Scotch Whisky have signed a 3-year distribution agreement with Disaronno International UK Ltd, brand owners and distributors of the world-renowned brands Disaronno Italian Liqueur and Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur.

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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.