Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Australian size-inclusive intimates brand Nala has launched its newest product, which will expand its size range created exclusively for J cups. The Support Wirefree Bralette, which was released this week, is intended to give a solution for women with larger busts. The line features a blend of recycled mesh and plant-based signature fabric, available in black and ‘desert dust’ Nala discovered a market niche for women with larger bust sizes and launched a size-inclusive lingerie sol

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 8, 2024

Due to the immense benefits of online retail in customer reach, cost-effectiveness, and service efficiency, multiple industries have shifted to e-commerce to revolutionise business operations. These include high-end fashion brands deploying their respective e-commerce strategies to target more affluent consumers and accommodate their future shoppers.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Craveable Brands has named Ben Simmons as the new marketing director for Oporto Australia, effective from late last year. Simmons was previously the GM of marketing and operations for Taco Bell at Restaurant Brands Australia and the senior marketing manager at KFC. Simmons has 20 years of marketing and fast food business experience, having previously worked for companies such as Kit Kat, Uncle Toby’s, and Diet Coke in Australia and the UK.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research has revealed that over two fifths (43%) of retail workers regularly break health and safety rules because of bad habits becoming commonplace in the workplace, whilst a similar number (40%) say they break a rule when they don’t see the risk as being great enough.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Black Friday sales pushed Australian retail sales up by 2.2 per cent to $36.51 billion in November last year, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed. The cafes, restaurants, and takeaway category climbed 4.3 per cent to $5.41 billion while the food category increased 2.8 per cent to $14.26 billion, which Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra said reflects how consumers prioritise essentials amid a cost-of-living crisis. “Shoppers are increasingly feeling the crun

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 8, 2024

Brass Monkey unveils a new location in City Walk designed by Prospect Design. Step off the streets of City Walk into a colourful disco playground where gaming and food coexist. Grab a cocktail from the bar and spin a ball down the expansive bowling alley, which beautifully blends antique decor with LED screen technology. Explore the jukebox and old-school arcade while 90s and 2000s hip-hop, rap, and disco music plays from the speakers.

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Shopperations

JANUARY 8, 2024

The omnichannel shopper marketing job is a tough one (I wrote about it at length in this post ), and it’s getting more complex and technical each year. This shifting playing field got to a point where shopper marketers have a hard time explaining what they do , especially when you talk to industry outsiders like your family and friends.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

From Shein to Chanel, Skims to Supreme, more and more retailers seem to be investing in temporary brick-and-mortar locations, more commonly known as pop-up shops. The use of temporary retail spaces is certainly not a new concept, it has been around for centuries. But the term pop-up is relatively recent. It can be traced back to the late ’90s, when, in 1997, media entrepreneur Patrick Courrielche launched an event in Los Angeles dubbed The Ritual Expo, bringing together music, fashion, and food

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new report by leading providers of IT infrastructure, Softcat, offers a look into the technologies the retail sector is prioritising over the next 12 months. The findings form part of a report based on the views of more than 4,000 customers from 2,900 organisations in the UK and Ireland, across 27 industries in both the public and private […] If

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the competitive landscape of Singapore’s Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, one name has rapidly emerged as a force to be reckoned with – Gopizza. Touted as Korea’s leading AI-powered pizza brand, Gopizza has not only captured the taste buds of locals but has also left an indelible mark on the market in just three years since its launch.

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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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JANUARY 8, 2024

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Exercise equipment retailer Speediance has launched in Australia, targeting home fitness enthusiasts of all ages. The Shenzhen-headquartered company could be considered a rival of American company Peloton which launched its exercycle-based solution in Australia in 2021. Currently, Speediance is offering home gym equipment – dubbed Smart Gym – for $3999 and Smart Gym Lite for $2799.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading property developer, Ballymore, has signed luxury cinema concept, Everyman, for The Brentford Project, its new 1.2 million sq ft riverside community and residential-led development in Brentford, West London.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Lego Group has appointed Claus Kristensen as its new senior VP for Asia Pacific (Apac) to oversee the region and newly reshuffled business units. Kristensen will succeed Eric Maugein, who stepped down after nearly 20 years at the company to begin a new chapter in his career. An 11-year veteran of Lego, Kristensen previously worked in the region as VP of Marketing and B2B e-commerce.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! We pride ourselves on keeping our fingers on the pulse when it comes to the latest advances in the ever-evolving world of packaging. Why? Because we’re not just about packaging; we’re on a mission to help brands captivate their customers and take their unboxing experiences to new heights.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Il Passo is a major brand in Romania with over 20 years of experience in the retail field and more.

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RetailMinded

JANUARY 8, 2024

Want to know the secret sauce for bumping up customer loyalty? Get this – it’s not just about flash sales and points programs. We’re diving into how a dash of philanthropy and a strategic approach called moves management can create an unbeatable combo. Now hold up, what’s this move management deal? It’s all about guiding your high rollers (yup, major donors) down a smooth path toward bigger contributions.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following the success of its best-selling Organic Chicken Bone Broth, Daylesford Organic is delighted to announce the launch of two brand new additions to the range: the vitalising 10 Hr Beef Bone Broth with Garden Greens & Herbs and gut balancing Hot & Sour Vegetable Broth.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

January 8, 2024 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels and a major global parcel locker operator, will showcase for the first time in the US its award-winning Drop Box Parcel Locker at the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show , to be held in New York City on January 14-16.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! VoCoVo, the retail communications specialist, has today announced a partnership with UK supermarket chain Iceland which will see every store within the retailer’s estate provided with access to the latest cutting edge communication technology.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 8, 2024

In the world of design, the journey of Bo Zhang, founder of Desz Office, is marked by a profound commitment to infusing beauty into the ordinary […] The post Redefining the conventional notions of artistry and innovation appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Vans, FatFace and Pet Supermarket are some of the 100 retailers who made the official 2023 WorkL Happiest Workplaces Winners List for retailers, which was announced today (8th January 2024). WorkL’s live Happiest Workplaces List, showcases the happiest workplaces around the world, as nominated by employees, and the Retail category has been unveiled with

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Underwear brand Modibodi has collaborated with UK-based illustrator Justyna Green to relaunch the First Period Kit for teens. The kit includes a waterproof bag, two pairs of washable and reusable Black Hipster Bikinis, a handheld mirror, and a comic and sticker kit designed by Green. Modibody claims that the bikinis are designed for moderate to heavy periods, with absorbency of up to 15ml, equivalent to two to three tampons or three teaspoons.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In 2024 Cadbury, the nation’s favourite chocolate brand, will celebrate its 200th year! Throughout the year, the brand will be engaging in a multitude of activities, promotions, and celebrations to mark the landmark anniversary, and the festivities will kickstart this month with the return of some of its most iconic retro Cadbury Dairy Milk packaging, [&

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In a testament to its commitment to continuous improvement and international growth, Mutti Group is proud to announce the UK as its sixth subsidiary, effective from January 2024. Since launching into the UK market in 2020, Mutti has experienced remarkable success, especially in the last year achieving an impressive 52% year-over- year growth, capturing a

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Italian restaurant brand Zizzi has partnered with Morrisons to launch an exclusive Zizzi one stop meal solution which offers customers a choice of 17 products across mains, sides and desserts. The Zizzi frozen shop will launch in 208 stores on 8 January 2024 with a promotional deal* of £10 for two mains, a side and a dessert. […] If you want more i

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is launching the brand-new flavour of Prime Hydration Drink – Cherry Freeze – to its stores, which has not yet been sold in the UK. Launching on Sunday 14th January for just £1.99, the drink will be available as a Specialbuy and as with all Aldi Specialbuys – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer SportsShoes.com has announced a global partnership with community event network parkrun. SportsShoes.com is now exclusively parkrun’s official retail partner in the UK, whilst also supporting the global parkrun community with procurement and distribution of parkrun’s range of merchandise.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! According to the latest annual report on the alcohol sector, Fortnum & Mason is the UK’s most prominent alcohol brand in 2023. The report, conducted by Salience Search Marketing, analysed 11 crucial performance indicators, including year-on-year visibility, search volume trends, and brand awareness, for alcohol brands to reveal the names dominating t

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! HARIBO, the UK’s number one sweets manufacturer, has unveiled its highly anticipated Valentine’s Day product line up for 2024. The famous day of love is a key time of year for the confectionery industry, as consumers increasingly seek high-quality yet affordable treats to mark the occasion with – whether a sweet treat to enjoy, or small […] If you

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