Fri.Aug 09, 2024

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Are you a retailer looking for a Global AV digital partner?

Retail Focus

What You Need to Know About Working with a Global AV Partner Being able to conquer the biggest, most complex audiovisual (AV) projects requires expertise that comes from dealing with diverse experiences. The type of diverse experiences that only happen when a partner works across numerous partners and geographies. Simply put, there are significant advantages to working with an organisation like Lead Consultancy that can seamlessly scale its abilities to meet a project’s demands.

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ARA predicts Australians will spend less on Father’s Day

Inside Retail

Retailers can expect a decrease in Father’s Day spending as the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) predicts that Australians will spend $30 million less on gifts this year, 3.5 per cent lower than last year’s figure of $850 million. ARA CEO Paul Zahra said that the dip in spending may be attributed to the ongoing cost-of-living crunch experienced by many households. “The spending dip is concerning given we have seen significant population growth across the past year, and it

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NIWS Goa: Waves of Innovation and Design

Design Middleeast

Manish Gulati, Principal Architect at MOFA Studio reveals how the National Institute of Water Sports in Panjim, India merges wave-like architecture with digital fabrication, balancing aesthetics and functionality while promoting community and sustainability. By Roma Arora Can you elaborate on the inspiration behind the design of the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Panjim?

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Marketing ancient history: how retail brands use ancient themes

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Along with being a hotbed for fresh trends and innovations, the internet has also emerged as a place for appreciating ancient history. Various famous civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians and Aztecs are represented across the entertainment industry, and they attract a lot of interest.

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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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CES 2025 Dates 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Las Vegas, NV – The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) will once again return to the captivating Las Vegas Convention Center early next year —the CES 2025 dates January 7th- 10th, 2024. The upcoming CES 2025 edition marks its 58th anniversary, solidifying its position as the premier technology exhibition and the only trade show that showcases the entire tech landscape at one event.

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Ocado Retail & UK Refill Coalition launch first online reusable packaging scheme to reduce single-use plastics

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ocado Retail has become the first major supermarket to pilot a new reusable packaging scheme, specially designed for online, in an effort to reduce the use of single-use packaging from customers’ weekly shops.

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Fresh Food For Now Co., to shake up snacking with new savoury bars

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Move over cereal bars, crisps and confectionery – there’s a new snack on the scene (… sort of!) The food-to-go experts at Fresh Food For Now Company have today announced the return of an unconventional yet enticing duo of savoury bars, available now in travel, forecourt and impulse channels.

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Distractions away from food drag ASDA down, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of ASDA’s figures for second quarter ending 30 June 2024; Sofie Willmott, Associate Retail Director at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Now that UK food inflation has eased, ASDA’s woes have been exposed and it is clearly on a downward trajectory, with like-for-like sales excluding fuel in [

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Vision Express branches across the UK undergo renovation and revamping efforts 

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Eyewear retailer Vision Express is seeing multiple renovations and refits in branches across the UK in a move to revamp brick-and-mortar locations to serve customers better. One of the company’s major projects was a renovation of its flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.

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PizzaExpress launches School and College Leavers Programme

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! PizzaExpress, the nation’s most iconic pizzeria and family favourite dining destination, is incredibly excited to launch its School and College Leavers Programme. Running placements across England and Ireland, the initiative provides a fast-track training programme to becoming a General Manager, on top of a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.

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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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The John Lewis Partnership launches new Inclusive Play course for Home-Start UK volunteers, to support thousands of families across the UK

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The John Lewis Partnership launches the second phase of its Healthy Happy Home programme, in collaboration with charity partner Home-Start UK; with the Inclusive Play course. In 2022, the John Lewis Partnership launched the Healthy Happy Home programme, producing e-learning courses to upskill the thousands of valuable volunteers at Home-Start UK to help

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Celebrate the festive season with Ted Baker’s new fragrance gifting collection

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Christmas, Ted Baker invites you to spread joy and elegance with its latest Fragrance Gifting Collection, a beautifully curated selection of luxurious crackers and gift and sets that make for the perfect festive gifts.

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The Perfume Shop’s new experiential store to open at 40 Queensway, Stevenage

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop will open the doors to another new and improved experiential store at 40 Queensway Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1EE today (9 August 2024). Opening in just a few days, the iconic retailer, who this year celebrates its 32nd Birthday, will be continuing to offer the hottest perfume launches, celebrity fragrances and classic designer […

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Grand opening of the latest Caple studio in Belfast at Potter Cowan

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Caple is thrilled to announce the grand opening of our latest Caple Studio, located in Belfast at Potter Cowan. This new studio represents a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.

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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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Biscuiteers partners with luxury retailer Brown Thomas

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Biscuiteers, the UK’s leading hand-iced biscuit company, is proud to announce its partnership with Ireland’s luxury retailer, Brown Thomas with the launch of new bespoke co-branded biscuits. The three delicious biscuits, each a work of art, are hand-iced as a gentleman’s hat, shirt and suit and presented within a beautifully illustrated gift

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atria Watford announces Flip Out set to open later this year

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, atria Watford, has announced that Flip Out, the number one indoor adventure park in the UK, is set to open later this year. The new leisure operator will remodel part of the former John Lewis site into 33,000sqft of immersive entertainment for families and friends […] If you want more in

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Face the Future supports The British Skin Foundation with launch of tote bag

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As part of a year-long partnership with British Skin Foundation, Face the Future’s official charity partner for their 366 Days of SPF campaign, the online retailer have pledged to raise £10,000 by the end of the year.

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Live Shopping might just reinvent advertising, says Danish company Sprii

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Live Shopping is on the rise in the Nordics in retail and e-commerce with Danish company Sprii at the forefront. But a different kind of industry has also embraced live shopping – advertising. This is maybe best illustrated with Swedish Bonnier News Brand Studio, who will now be using Sprii’s technology to help leverage its […] If you want more inf

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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.