Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A seamless warehouse operation is a vital part of many different businesses, directly impacting credibility and customer satisfaction. From the moment an order is placed to its final delivery, efficient warehouse systems reduce lead times, prevent stockouts, and improve productivity.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

geometric elements and perforated surfaces create an engaging interplay of light and color. The post red cantilevered volumes outline one house design’s shanghai techstorm exhibition hall appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Thule Group has agreed to acquire phone mount retailer Quad Lock for $500 million, equivalent to 10 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). The acquisition is expected to increase Thule’s market share in Asia Pacific from 5 per cent to 10 per cent as it gains access to a customer base of motorcycle enthusiasts. “Quad Lock is a global market leader in its niche and, like Thule, has a passion for creating the best products for active adventur

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The storied legacy of Joseph Cheaney, a brand synonymous with quality craftsmanship and quintessentially British shoemaking, is entering a new chapter on New Bond Street. Known for its unwavering commitment to innovation and authenticity, Cheaney’s latest boutique represents a strategic move not just in retail location, but in aligning with a broader cultural shift – a renewed appreciation amongst modern consumers for quality, heritage, and an ever-evolving “buy less, buy better̶

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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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bianca Richards, head of retail operations at Australian athleisure wear brand LSKD , is described by her team as a “retail powerhouse” and the “silent achiever behind the beast that has become LSKD retail. ” Richards has a reputation for executing seamless store openings and leading by listening and fostering an environment that encourages healthy conflict.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Dorotape is delighted to announce the expansion of their LoopPET range of digital print films and laminates made from post-consumer recycled polyester (rPET). The newest addition to the range, ASLAN Ultratack DRP07 is made using 30% rPET, which is the equivalent of 50, 1.5L recycled PET water bottles. Coated with a special water based high tack permanent adhesive (solvent free), ASLAN Ultratack DRP07 is designed for short to medium term applications on to low energy plastics such as PE and P

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The tree planting campaign aligns with Faham Doors’ larger vision to support the UAE’s sustainability objectives Faham Doors is proud to announce its active role in the UAE ’s national “Plant The Emirates” initiative in partnership with Abu Dhabi City Municipality. This collaboration highlights the company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and the UAE’s forward-looking vision for environmental stewardship.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Pharmacycle has rolled out Australia’s largest blister pack recycling initiative at Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist pharmacies nationwide. The program, in partnership with Chemist Warehouse and Kenvue, allows customers to return their empty blister packs through dedicated Codral-branded Pharmacycle recycling bins. Launched first as a trial last year, the program is now available across Australia, encouraging Australians to take part in a more circular economy.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sustainable knicker brand Stripe & Stare has launched an on-trend chocolate collection. The collection is available in sizes XS to 4X (UK 6-22) and is available to buy at www.stripeandstare.com now. As always with Stripe & Stare, the collection is made with Tencel Modal fibres, derived from sustainably sourced beechwood trees.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

From trade marketing manager at Procter & Gamble to leading operations as the senior vice president of Tiffany & Co’s American division, Luciano Rodembusch has had a diverse retail career. Now at Pandora, where he is currently operating as the jewellery brand’s North American president, Rodembusch understands the key to success in retail is understanding what is most important to the customer.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Things have had a shake-up at Spar Milnthorpe with the launch of an Ann Forshaw’s Milk Shed. The new vending machine offering up fresh whole milk and flavoured milkshakes has been placed adjacent to the Spar store and Shell forecourt on the A6.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Supply chains are becoming more complex and unpredictable than ever. Geopolitical tensions, global trade challenges and increasingly frequent natural disasters are all affecting the manufacture and flow of goods, from securing raw materials to delivering finished products. This affects costs as well as product availability. To navigate this turbulence, supply-chain optimisation will be a critical investment for retailers next year.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In normal life, when people speak of brands, they mean consumer products like soft drinks and toothpaste. And when we read about branding, all too often it’s the same famous global brands used to illustrate the ideas.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Despite low consumer sentiment and discount fatigue, Chinese spending during the country’s biggest shopping event doesn’t seem to be all doom and gloom. Initially conceived as a celebration of singlehood to counterbalance Valentine’s Day, Double 11 has grown into a weeks-long online shopping festival that this year began mid-October, making it the longest Singles’ Day sales period ever.

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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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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Beijing shop of the Japanese street-style fashion brand well known by the iconic “dual pistols” logo, whose main shop is.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Swiss sportswear brand On has posted a “record” third quarter with sales growth exceeding expectations. The company’s net sales jumped 32.3 per cent to CHF635.8 million ($1.1 billion) for the three months ended September 30, driven by a 49.8 per cent increase in direct-to-consumer sales. The Apac region saw the biggest improvement with a 79.3 per cent sales increase during the period.

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Retail Bound

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Starting a product-based business can feel like navigating a labyrinth. From ideation to execution, the voyage is thrilling yet fraught with challenges—especially legal hurdles that can trip up even the most promising startups. While creativity and innovation are your front-runners, a robust legal framework is the linchpin that ensures sustainability and growth.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Luxury handbags and accessories retailer Cosette has appointed form Dymocks chief Don Grover as a director. Prior to the appointment, Grover had been supporting Cosette in an advisory role for more than 17 months. He has been in the retail industry for more than 45 years, including roles as stores director at David Jones, CEO at Dymocks, and CEO of Fusion Retail Brands. “I believe in the business and its mission to make luxury goods available at affordable prices,” said Grover. ̶

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With a strong financial start to the AW24 season, traditionally the quieter half of the year, Moss is bucking the trend as many high street retailers struggle to perform. Defying the odds in a tough retail climate, Moss – (formerly known as Moss Bros)– is forging ahead with the refurbishment of six stores in eight […] If you want more information R

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Courtney Summer Myers was laid off from her job this time last year. Like many designers, she’s struggled to find another full-time role in this tough economic climate. In October, she went viral after posting a LinkedIn update with a specially-designed pink banner saying “Desperate.” She hoped to reclaim the emotional turmoil that many jobseekers […] Source What to read next: New book celebrates UK’s influential modernist graphic designers | The pressure and privil

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Diablo Wine, known for its bold, intense flavours and devilish allure, is excited to announce an exclusive sponsorship with The Devil Wears Prada, a new Musical. The sponsorship celebrates the fusion of high fashion and the world of wine, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for theatre lovers, fashion enthusiasts, and wine connoisseurs alike.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

My interest and intention lie less in politics and more in the design and innovation aspects within the political sphere. […] The post Choreographing power: government innovation through a Design lens appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Arla Foods, the UKs largest dairy cooperative, has today signalled its ambition to invest and grow its yogurts portfolio, with the launch of new products across its Arla branded range. Arla LactoFREE natural yogurt (400g) is now available – offering all the taste of dairy, but with none of the lactose.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The store of Primrose, a sleepwear, home and leisurewear brand, has recently opened. In honor of its tenth anniversary the.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The magic of Christmas fades away after the age of 12, with new research from Sainsbury’s revealing a whopping 73% of UK adults who celebrate Christmas admitting it felt more magical as a child. With half of Brits (50%) not experiencing a carefree Christmas since they were younger, the ‘adulting’ effect is impacting festive celebrations, […] If you

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The designer of a new platform which “marries mysticism and technology” says he’d never seen a brief like it before. Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming (HUWD) is the brainchild of Anna Gerber, who has deep experience in innovative publishing platforms as co-founder of Visual Editions, and Google Creative Lab’s Editions at Play.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! It’s called the most wonderful time of the year, – but millions of over 60’s are facing a completely Silent Night – and Day – this Christmas season, with one in 10 not sure they will speak to anyone between December 15th and January 1st.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Goldsmiths Cheltenham showroom now features high-end fixtures and fittings to best highlight the enhanced brand offering, by creating the most opulent environment with unparalleled service and a chance to discover some of the finest timepieces in the world.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, has today announced new science-based emissions targets across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, as part of the next stage of its Net Zero Climate Plan. The Group aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% from a 2016/17 base year by 2030, and to reach […] If you want more information Retail

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Policing Minister has vowed to protect shopworkers with tough new measures today amid a ‘horrifying’ rise in violent attacks last year under the Tories. Speaking at the Cooperative Party’s Retail Crime Summit in London on Tuesday, Diana Johnson will say “there is no place for anyone who abuses shopworkers, and we are changing the […] If you wan

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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