Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retailers are hoping the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hold interest rates as they look toward a recovery in Christmas after experiencing minimal sales growth in October, driven by food-related purchases. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed that retail turnover amounted to $35.77 billion during the month, up 1.2 per cent from the year-ago period.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retailers have been using visual merchandising to appeal to and connect with shoppers for many years now. Be this simply placing items from a new range of clothes on a group of mannequins or coming up with a creative and colourful window display to draw in those passing by, visual merchandising plays a key role in many retail strategies. The primary challenge for retailers in the current market is how to evolve these tried and tested methods to appeal more to modern shoppers.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Pureplay online beauty retailer Adore Beauty has refused a proposal to take over its business from UK-based e-commerce group THG, stating it “undervalued” the company. Adore Beauty confirms THG had offered to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of the company by way of a scheme of arrangement for $1.25-$1.30 cash per share. The company’s board of directors has reviewed the proposal, which was subject to conditions including due diligence, with the assistance of its financial and legal advisors.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Ideal Standard recently participated in Dubai Design Week 2023, the region’s premier design event hosted in Dubai Design District from November 8th to 11th. The brand’s participation showcased an unwavering commitment to design excellence, presenting a captivating booth-in-booth concept at the Downtown Design Fair and engaging in insightful panel discussions led by Ideal Standard Chief Design Officer Roberto Palomba, an esteemed Italian architect renowned for his visionary contributions.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Australian luggage brand Nere is anticipating strong sales this holiday season, thanks to the ongoing travel boom, growing appeal of practical gifts like suitcases, and high-profile location of its first stand-alone store, which opened in November. Located on the ground floor of Melbourne Central, the store carries Nere-branded suitcases, soft-sided bags, packing cubes, toiletry kits, luggage tags, water bottles and other accessories that shoppers can mix and match in various colours to create t
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Very Group (‘Very’), a leading UK online retailer, today announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate retail innovation with generative AI. As part of the collaboration, Very will launch a new Gen AI Innovation Lab powered by generative AI, machine learning, and storage capabilities to deliver interactive and perso
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Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop is launching the UK’s first new cutting-edge multi brand fragrance refill station, alongside the world leaders in beauty, L’Oréal on Monday 27th November in Nottingham! Please see full release below and attached.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
While Australian retail’s annual peak season may have dawned, “a perfect storm of challenges” has created an extremely difficult time for retailers who are facing higher overheads and falling spending as consumers adapt to the cost of living crisis. However Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association, still sees room for optimism despite the current climate.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Beyond being a remarkable awards ceremony, the 2023 Kyoto Global Design Awards night served as a gathering of creative minds from all corners of the world, […] The post Not only an awards ceremony– Blending classical elegance with innovation appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Compression socks suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers should classify the product correctly, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) urged. The ATO clarified that goods and services tax (GST) applies to compression socks used by the general community to prevent illness or disability or prevent legs and feet from getting tired or swollen. If business owners have classified general-purpose compression socks and travel socks as GST-free in good faith, there will be no sanctions for tax periods up
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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
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the opening of its new location at Westfield White City in London, UK on November 27, 2023, New Balance launches its second UK store to feature a fresh retail concept built to put people, not products, at the center of the consumer experience.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
French-headquartered global sports retail group Decathlon has agreed to acquire Bergfreunde, a pure-play online retailer of mountaineering and climbing equipment. With the acquisition, German-headquartered Bergfreunde is expected to reach new customers in the outdoor-premium market segment through a fully digital business model, expanding its footprint in Europe. “This strategic partnership will enable Decathlon to strengthen our global outdoor offering with a recognised and valued premium
Scrube
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
You don’t often hear the term PDQ in the real world, but this acronym for ‘Product Displayed Quickly’ is often used in the merchandising universe. It’s mainly referring to pop-up displays and when they should be used within your store. Pop-up displays are great to give maximum visibility to new products and are always placed with the best accessibility for shoppers.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Bayari Investments, a powerhouse holding company in Dubai, is proud to announce the launch of a real estate intelligence hub that combines a concept store, 360-degree consultancy, and a global network of industry experts. From reimagining concepts to materializing properties, Evolutions is set to bring in a new era of innovation and expertise in development.
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Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The latest insights from retail analysts MRI Software (previously Springboard), show the Black Friday week offered optimism for UK retail destinations this Golden Quarter. Across all UK retail destinations, footfall jumped by +7.9% against the week previous, providing retailers with a much needed boost.
E Delevry
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Bristol-based ecommerce fulfilment provider Huboo has partnered with active lifestyle charity The Brownlee Foundation , and will be enable its UK-wide 2024 Aldi Medal Challenge. The Brownlee Foundation was founded by Olympic triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, with the aim of inspiring children from all backgrounds to enjoy sport, lead active lifestyles and benefit from the opportunities provided by regular sport and exercise.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Burger King® UK aims to cut through the busiest time of year by subverting two of the biggest festive traditions, in its latest campaign – ‘Hijacking Christmas’. Burger King®’s ‘hijack’ takes on two of the biggest icons of the season: Santa Claus and Christmas songs.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Since the opening of NINJA CLUB in 2021, it has welcomed many young people passionate about hip-hop culture and most.
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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.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With shoplifting currently hitting unprecedented levels, Guy Yair, chief business officer at computer vision technology company, Trigo, looks at how breakthrough technology advances could help retailers to not only tackle the issue of the day, but also provide the means to address the wider aspects of shrinkage The epidemic levels that shoplifting has re
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Dan Edelman, vice president and UK general manager, Merchant Services at American Express The way we search for, and purchase products has evolved significantly over the last decade, thanks to the influence of social media, and the freedom and power that cards and technology have enabled.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! COOK’s festive range is here to give you the gift of time this Christmas. With delicious meals made to taste homemade, hosting the perfect feast is effortless. Whether you’re envisioning a formal dinner, a relaxed “bowl food” gathering, or a lively buffet, COOK Christmas has got you covered.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The year so far has been challenging for many in the fashion retail sector, with ASOS recently announcing a long-term sales slump and highstreet retailers feeling the pinch of a spending decline driven by the cost of living crisis.
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Retail Times
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK has the biggest regulated online casino market in the world. This industry has been so successful due to its marketing, as well as its transparency and willingness to embrace new technologies. The success rate of online gambling sites doesn’t look to be diminishing any time soon.
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