Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Franchisee Collins Foods has confirmed the receipt of a class action claim from certain KFC employees who allegedly were not provided paid 10-minute rest breaks. Shine Lawyers filed the lawsuit at the Federal Court of Australia on behalf of these employees who worked at certain KFC stores from December 4, 2017 to December 4, this year. “Collins Foods takes all its obligations under the Fair Work Act and KFC National Enterprise Agreement very seriously, including the obligation to allow emp

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At the heart of the vibrant “Madinat Badr,” one of Dubai’s luxurious new development districts, the 93rd branch of the AllDay supermarket chain opened its doors in the spring. Collaborating closely with TRILUX, AllDay embarked on a transformational journey to redefine its approach to lighting. At the heart of the vibrant “Madinat Badr,” one of Dubai’s luxurious new development districts, the 93rd branch of the AllDay supermarket chain opened its doors in the s

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Australia-based formalwear brand Portia & Scarlett has been acquired by US wedding dress manufacturer Allure Bridals for an undisclosed sum. Allure Bridals said the strategic acquisition marks its venture into the prom and pageant space and will help expand the brand’s global reach. It will also “elevate the position” of both Portia & Scarlett and the Allure Bridals brand family. “This union marks a shared milestone, and seamlessly aligns with our mutual commitment to excelle

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The search for that perfect Christmas gift turns out a fun journey when it starts approaching the season. Wonderdays offers an amazing gift universe with unusual and never-forget experiences in the UK for those who are looking beyond the usual ones. Wonderdays Gift card is not an ordinary gift but the access to different fascinating adventures. Wonderdays: A Gateway to Extraordinary Experiences It is worth noting that Wonderdays, a leader experience gift in the UK, knows what it takes to create

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A shift in Chinese retailers’ strategy toward lower-priced goods and services to win cost-conscious consumers risks embedding the country’s recent deflationary trends more permanently into the world’s second-largest economy. Price cuts, the proliferation of bargain stores and companies offering cheaper, scaled-down versions of their products may create a vicious cycle of lower profit margins that curtail wage and job growth and further depress consumer appetite.

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Design Middleeast

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Broadway Interiors, a Dubai-based interior design studio, unveils the interiors of The Els Club’s refurbished 261 Bar & Restaurant. This transformative project, which was recently finished, reimagines the convergence of modern design with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is set within The Els Club, affording spectacular views of the famous golf course, as a tribute to Ernie Els’ incredible 2003 Mercedes Championship victory.

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All Work

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the quest for a flourishing workforce, Erin McDannald — CEO of Lighting Environments Elevated and luminary in commercial real estate design — casts new light on the art of crafting workspaces on the Allwork.Space Future of Work podcast. McDannald shared the transformative power of compassionate design, advocating for work environments that invest in human potential and reap the rewards in real estate performance.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Sixteen restaurants managed by the all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant business Okami have entered voluntary administration, as its founder contends with delayed Covid-era costs and rising inflation. Documents listed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) show businesses corresponding with Okami locations across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and the ACT are now under administration.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It was several years ago that I met Riccardo Randi and Federica Poluzzi at an Old Wild West restaurant in Pesaro. They arrived in a white […] The post Very Simple Kitchen: the kitchen as a product appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu will take over as chief executive of Taobao and Tmall Group, Alibaba’s domestic e-commerce arm, effective immediately, the company said on Wednesday. Wu, who has been Group CEO since September, also took over from previous head Daniel Zhang as the company’s cloud business CEO that month. The latest appointment means Wu now leads the overall group as well as its two most important business divisions – cloud and domestic e-commerce.

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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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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

JINDESIGN embraced a modern design for the Yuesheng Group offices in Xingtai, China. In 2022, a thriving cluster emerged in.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Silk Laundry was founded by Katie Kolodinski in 2015 and has earned a reputation in the fashion industry for its considered approach to design. Kolodinski’s personal ethos of sustainability is a thread that seamlessly runs throughout the fashion brand, from fabric sourcing to the design and construction of Silk Laundry’s garments. “I think sustainability is a hard one to define, and there has been so much greenwashing over the years, however, practices and standards can almost always improve.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A fast-growing, online premium meal prep delivery service, used by the UK’s most elite athletes, has rapidly expanded its operations since it launched, increasing its turnover from £87,000 in 2020 to £822,105 at the end of its latest financial year (April 2023).

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Hear the phrase ‘fashion waste’ and most people immediately associate it with the fast-fashion industry producing products with short lifespans, ultimately destined for landfills. However, there is another source of garment waste few think about, a product from the manufacturing process that never leaves the factories. This is known as pre-consumer waste and includes scraps, offcuts, and rejected garments that are discarded during the production stage.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! eBay is unveiling a selection of the top in-demand and timeless jewellery pieces, offering a touch of luxury set to last beyond the holiday season. Consistently ranking high on holiday wish lists of the past years, the marketplace has seen an increase in searches for certain pieces from popular jewellery houses and unbranded items, including Cartier’s [&

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

One is green and fresh. One is red and down. The other is blue and different (in a good way). These are the codes through which we view our supermarkets. Like shortcuts to meaning in the brain, they help us make quick decisions about where we head for the weekly shop. But beneath these codes, there’s something else at play — something that makes you an unwavering Coles champion, or an Aldi aficionado.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At the risk of sounding predictable, I believe that in 2024 AI will continue to drive innovation in interaction design. Already there are a myriad of AI tools allowing us to generate sitemaps, wireframes, create personas and user journey mapping, UI designs from prompts, and even code blocks.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Outdoor brands retailer KMD Brands has reported lower sales in the first four months of FY24 reflecting weaker consumer sentiment. Sales fall 12.5 per cent year over year in the four months that ended November 30, with flagship brand Kathmandu’s sales plunging 21.6 per cent due to weakness in rainwear and insulation categories in Australia. Rip Curl and Oboz’ sales tumbled 5.7 per cent and 18.2 per cent, respectively, as wholesale sales for both brands declined, with retailers reduci

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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Design Week

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In terms of hospitality design predictions we have a hunch that we’ll be seeing more adventurous pattern play and more layered, accessorised design – with more of an emphasis on original and individual ‘artistic’ touches – in contrast to some of the more pared back interiors we’ve seen (but not necessarily quite as maximalist as some of the interiors we’ve seen emerging post Covid).

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Alphabet’s Google has agreed to pay US$700 million and to allow for greater competition in its Play app store, according to the terms of an antitrust settlement with US states and consumers disclosed on Monday in a San Francisco federal court. Google will pay $630 million into a settlement fund for consumers and $70 million into a fund that will be used by states, according to the settlement, which still requires a judge’s final approval.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In 2022, Konstrukta made a significant foray into the market with the introduction of their innovative wooden toy. This product line was thoughtfully designed and offered […] The post The fascinating tale of a brand that blends education and collectibility appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Earlier this month, a Pennsylvania federal judge held that users of Bass Pro Shops’ and Cabela’s websites lacked Article III standing to sue the retailers for use of “session replay” software, where the users failed to allege that the software captured their personal information, such as financial data or medical diagnosis information. In Re: BPS Direct, LLC, and Cabela’s, LLC, Wiretapping , No. 2:23-md-03074 (E.D.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Ed Betts, Retail Express Recent headlines point to market improvement as the rate of inflation declines, but for most retailers the difficult times are not yet over. In many cases, retailers continue to suffer volume decline, with only discounters seeing any appreciable level of volume growth.

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Eye on ESG

DECEMBER 19, 2023

California recently enacted two laws—the Offshore Wind Expediting Act (SB 286) and the California Offshore Wind Advancement Act (AB 3) —to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy that could have significant implications for the industry and its stakeholders. The new laws aim to streamline the offshore wind permitting process, promote collaboration among state agencies and interested parties, and support the development of a seaport readiness strategy and in-state manufacturing goal

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has today, 19th December, announced it’s launching an own-brand kitchen towel made from 100 percent recycled content, including recycled cardboard. The UK’s leading convenience retailer is the first to announce this launch, which will be one of the largest ‘roll’ outs of its kind to 1,000 of its stores, in early 2024, as part of its […] If yo

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In recent years, online marketplace sites such as Amazon and Walmart have gained immense popularity among consumers. These platforms not only offer a wide variety of products but also provide a convenient and hassle-free shopping experience. However, with the rise of these marketplace sites, there has been a growing debate on whether they are suitable for launching new products.

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Ed Betts, Retail Express Recent headlines point to market improvement as the rate of inflation declines, but for most retailers the difficult times are not yet over. In many cases, retailers continue to suffer volume decline, with only discounters seeing any appreciable level of volume growth.

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Bay Cities

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Picture this: a retail landscape brimming with possibilities, where every in-store experience becomes a canvas for your brand to captivate and connect.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Latest research by instantprint reveals Brits’ strange Christmas dinner choices, their cost-saving hacks this season and what their festive food favourites are. Top 10 Festive Dinner Favourites We asked survey respondents to share what popular roast favourites they’ll be having on their plates this Christmas… 1.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! FitFlop, the global engineering brand renowned for its ergonomically optimised footwear, announces the opening of its latest store in Malaysia with retail partner Vintage Sports Pte Ltd. The store is located in the newly launched Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), a premium shopping destination in Kuala Lumpur, demonstrating FitFlop’s commitment to providing an e

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