Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When it comes to renting, choosing the right tenancy agreement can make a real difference in your experience. Whether you’re after stability, flexibility, or a mix of both, understanding the most common types of tenancy agreements can help you make the best choice. With help from SAM Conveyancing , here’s a rundown on the agreements you’re likely to encounter. 1.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Bunnings breached privacy laws by using facial recognition technology (FRT), the Privacy Commissioner determined. From November 2018 to November 2021, Bunnings implemented a trial FRT at 63 stores in Victoria and NSW, capturing the faces of every visitor. Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said that while her office acknowledges the potential for the technology, its benefits must be weighed against its impact on privacy rights. “In this instance, deploying facial recognition technology was th
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Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the opening of Pret A Manger at Gloucester Quays, bringing the popular British sandwich and organic coffee chain to the city for the first time. This announcement follows a series of food and beverage openings at Gloucester Quays – including a new Subway also now open on High Orchard Street – adding to the destination’s growing food options for its diverse catchment of all-day shoppers and locals and strengthening its reputation as a top 10 UK outlet.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Rag & Bone will celebrate the grand opening of its flagship store in Double Bay, Sydney on November 29. Located at 31-33 Knox Street, the new store features a curated selection of menswear and womenswear collections, including tailored jackets, modern denim, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. “This new store is designed to offer an immersive experience that captures the essence of Rag & Bone, blending timeless design with an unmistakable edge,” said Paul Smith, MD of Signa
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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.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Chairman of The Beaverbrooks Group has been awarded the Best Companies ‘Lifetime Recognition Award 2024’ for his outstanding commitment to the workplace over his career. Mark Adlestone OBE is just the second person in Best Companies’ history to receive this prestigious recognition. Beaverbrooks has also celebrated 21 years in the Best Companies rankings, this year being hailed as the UK’s 3 rd Best Retail Company to Work For and 14 th Best Company to Work For in the UK.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It’s not easy to be a mid-market retailer in Australia right now. There is increased competition from e-commerce players, the local market and major international brands. There is also subdued consumer sentiment and the rising cost of doing business. Growth opportunities are hard to come by. Even so, retailers offering a strong value proposition and attractive shopping experience are gaining steadfast shoppers.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The ACCC’s lawsuit against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading consumers about the price of essential products has now been spun into a class action lawsuit by the Gerard Malouf and Partners law firm. For Jim Ritchie, founder and strategy partner at branding agency US+US, the price drop class action and ACCC legal action against the Australian supermarket points to something much larger.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Red Sea shipping crisis has hit headlines again recently, following a series of Houthi attacks on the 163,759-deadweight tonnage M/V Sounion tanker. Occurring late in the summer, the attack and subsequent disruption of shipping operations in the Red Sea has the potential to have more of an economic impact across the globe at a […] If you want m
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Vitamin patches are a niche but growing product category. According to market research firm Future Market Insights , the industry is valued at US$6.6 billion today and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.7 per cent to US$10.4 billion in 2034. The increasing awareness of health concerns, largely brought about by the pandemic, paired with a growing interest in wellness products have created a market for patches that allow people to absorb vitamins through their skin.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
I know what you’re thinking. Why, oh why, have we had to wait so long for Design Week’s take on the US election? Amid the cavalcade of commentators, we’ve heard enough from the experts, the pollsters, the politicians. It’s about damn time a feckless British design journalist weighed in.
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
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Kering has named Cedric Charbit as CEO of Saint Laurent and Gianfranco Gianangeli as CEO of Balenciaga, effective January 2. Charbit will succeed Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy CEO, who will then focus on the brand development of all Kering fashion, leather goods and jewellery houses. Charbit joined Kering in 2012 as product strategy director of Saint Laurent and became CEO of Balenciaga in 2016.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Raw Design Consultants‘ latest project at Techpoint in Singapore features a dynamic coworking space with a unique curved ceiling design,
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Last month, food delivery company Deliveroo expanded its ‘Deliveroo Shopping’ service into Singapore, enabling consumers to order retail goods on demand, alongside its existing restaurant food and grocery offering. The launch coincides with the company’s 9th anniversary in Singapore. Targeting the missing gap The company recently conducted a consumer survey that found 68 per cent of respondents now use food delivery daily, with 80 per cent of those surveyed expecting to use delivery for other ne
Design Week
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
In the 1930s, a new French law gave the working classes paid time off. Their destination? Custom-designed ski resorts by Charlotte Perriand. How did France’s queen of modernism go from designing metal furniture with Le Corbusier to creating France’s answer to Butlin’s? In 1927, Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), the French modernist interior and furniture designer, applied […] Source What to read next: What will hospitality interiors look like in 2024?
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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.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Grin Sunray Kindergarten, dreaming Space in a Tree Hole. Design starts with a tree. We hope to create a tree.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Ten years ago, Oat Studio created a new brand for Cambridge restaurant Novi. But a lot has changed since 2014, and Novi’s owners wanted to reposition the eatery to better match the consumer behaviours of today.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The multi-storey flagship store on the corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City has closed for.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Junction 32, Yorkshire’s leading outlet shopping destination, is delighted to announce that another brand is set to join its new store lineup: Dune London. Opening on Tuesday 19th November, the 2,257 square foot store, will be a go-to destination for premium footwear and accessories, across both men’s and women’s categories.
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.
Parcel Pending
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
For all the heated discussions about “helicopter parents,” higher education institutions have noted that active parents play a positive role in keeping students enrolled, engaged, and encouraged. Instead of rinse-and-repeat strategies when it comes to family involvement, savvy higher education institutions are actively courting freshmen moms and dads to ensure student success.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Motif’s 11,000 square foot office blends modern design with functional elegance, providing a sophisticated workspace for a confidential commodities trading company Motif Interiors has completed a modern office fitout for a leading commodities trading company, located in the iconic DMCC Uptown Tower. This 11,000 square foot office showcases modern design and functional elegance, providing a workspace tailored to the needs of the company’s diverse international team.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In recent years, blockchain has shaken the foundations of industries across the board, and the world of gaming isn’t an exception. Crypto gaming, or blockchain-based gaming, opens new dimensions in the gaming experience besides the usual advantages, such as ownership over in-game assets, decentralized gameplay, and security in transactions.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery is so much more than whiskey. It’s a farm just as much as it is a.
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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
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today’s highly competitive retail scenario places the prime concern of customer satisfaction and loyalty in the creation of an immersive and engaging shopping experience. Lighting can be used as a modulator of ambience, guiding customer behaviour, and even influencing buying decisions.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
After several starts and stops, Capri Holdings and Tapestry Inc have officially terminated their plans to merge as of November 14. The termination of the definitive agreement, which the companies entered into in August last year, comes a month after the companies said they would appeal the US District Court for the Southern District of New York’s decision to allow the Federal Trade Commission to block the US$8.5 billion merger.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Thorntons has unveiled its Christmas 2024 collection – a uniquely crafted assortment of chocolates that combines family-favourite flavours with beautifully decorated festive figures. With every piece infused with Thorntons’ renowned craftsmanship and quality, this collection offers something for everyone, from delightful stocking fillers to elegant boxes
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Amazon and Asda have today announced that Amazon customers can now take advantage of parcel pickup and label-free, box-free returns at more than 700 Asda stores. Just in time for the festive season, eligible Amazon orders can be picked up in most Asda stores across the UK, with more locations to be added throughout the […] If you want more informat
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.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Specialist petcare retailer Just for Pets has teamed up with the UK’s biggest delivery network Just Eat, enabling millions of customers to order petcare products for same day delivery. It’s the first time an on-demand delivery platform has signed with a specialist petcare brand on such a scale.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A brand-new Starbucks® store opened on Stourbridge High Street on Thursday 14 November, creating 9 jobs in the area, introducing features that will put the local community at the centre of the store. Starbucks has reimagined the way coffee brings people together with this new format, allowing members of the Stourbridge community to get together […]
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Junction 32, Yorkshire’s leading outlet shopping destination, is delighted to announce that another brand is set to join its new store lineup: Dune London. Opening on Tuesday 19th November, the 2,257 square foot store, will be a go-to destination for premium footwear and accessories, across both men’s and women’s categories.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Price remains a significant factor in spending decisions this festive season, with nearly two-thirds of Brits (62%) maintaining or reducing their budget compared to last year, according to new Accenture research.
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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.
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