Design Week
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Now in its tenth year, the FutureBrand Index analyses the brand strengths of the world’s most valuable companies. This year’s report, released this week, looks not only at what’s happening now, but what’s changed – and what hasn’t – since the project started in 2014. Here are some insights that jumped out to us. 1.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A workforce revolution is imminent with the mainstreaming of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and Amazon is ushering in a new era for its workforce with the introduction of robotics. At its third annual Amazon Delivering the Future event in Nashville, Tennessee, the tech giant unveiled its latest innovations, including the next-generation fulfilment centre in Louisiana that is powered by advanced AI and 10 times more robotics.
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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
White Stuff, the British fashion and lifestyle retailer, will be opening in London Gatwick’s North Terminal in late November. The opening will be the brand’s first airport store and follows a series of store openings and new concessions to bring the brand to more customers across the UK. The 1044sq.ft store has been specifically designed with travel in mind and features White Stuff’s new mobile payment system, so instead of a standard till customers can pay from anywhere in the shop.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This week, Mecca revealed that its Bourke Street flagship in Melbourne, its biggest store yet, will open its doors in early 2025. The three-level store will cover 4000sqm of prime CBD real estate, making it one of the biggest beauty destinations in the world. Complementing the classic Mecca experience, the beauty retailer will pilot three new concepts in-store – Mecca Apothecary, a physical destination servicing customers’ holistic beauty needs, Mecca Atelier, a one-stop-salon where custom
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Evolve Estates , part of commercial property and investment collective M Core, has signed two new tenants at the Penicuik Centre in Scotland. Popular sushi restaurant, Yokohama Sushi, has agreed a 10-year lease on a 824 sq ft unit at the scheme, joining other food and beverage tenants such as Greggs and Domino’s. Maj Gifts Ornaments will also be opening a location at the scheme later this year in a 1,940 sq ft unit on a one-year lease.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Japan’s Fast Retailing, owner of clothing brands Uniqlo and GU, booked its third consecutive year of record earnings on Thursday, boosted by widened profit margins in its international segments. Operating profit rose 31 per cent to US$3.35 billion in the 12 months through August from $2.55 billion a year earlier, the apparel maker said in a statement.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Revlon has named Michelle A Peluso as global CEO and a director, effective November 4. Peluso currently serves as EVP and chief customer and experience officer at CVS Health, prior to which she held global chief marketing officer roles at IBM and Citi, and CEO roles at digital commerce pioneers Travelocity and Gilt. Peluso is also a member of Nike’s board of directors. “With a clear strategic direction set for the company, strong progress on our transformation, a deeply talented lead
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! National charging network Be.EV has partnered with EV charging space specialist Formula Space and Derbyshire Police to crack down on charging cable vandalism in Chesterfield. In response to the recent spate of electric vehicle (EV) charging cable thefts across the town and the country, Be.EV has launched the ‘Charging Hub Intelligent Protection’ initiati
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Luxury group Kering has named Stefano Cantino the new chief of Gucci and will report to Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy CEO and in charge of brand development. Cantino joined Gucci in May as deputy CEO following a five-year career at Louis Vuitton, where he was responsible for communications and image. Prior to his stint at LV, Cantino spent 20 years with Prada where he held various positions of increasing responsibility in marketing.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
There are many forms of education that you will experience throughout your lifetime. Some education types are more formal, such as school and college. In contrast, others will be more informal and lifelong, such as learning within your job or life skills. Some people will actively seek knowledge and new skills in an educational setting throughout their adult lives.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Two new ready meals made with the world’s hottest pepper are launching in Iceland Foods, but the astonishing spice levels have forced bosses to ban under 18’s from purchasing it. Iceland is unveiling two intensely spicy products, expertly crafted with the world’s hottest chilli, Pepper X®, which tops a staggering 2.69 million Scoville heat units […
RetailMinded
OCTOBER 10, 2024
In today’s competitive retail landscape, brands constantly seek new ways to connect with their audience. One of the most effective strategies is influencer marketing. This approach allows retailers to leverage the social influence of famous individuals to create authentic connections with potential customers. But what makes influencer marketing so powerful for retail brands?
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Government has published the new Employment Rights Bill, outlining 28 individual employment reforms as part of its manifesto commitment to ‘Make Work Pay’. The reforms are aimed at improving the rights of workers from their first day in employment and the government has stated it is aiming to promote two-sided flexibility that does not […] If y
Design Middleeast
OCTOBER 10, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, creating meaningful and functional spaces for children is more important than ever. Le Petit Marché, a forward-thinking furniture boutique, is raising the bar in the UAE by offering globally sourced, one-of-a-kind designs that meet the needs and tastes of modern families. Specialising in children’s furniture and décor, Le Petit Marché blends style, sustainability, and personalisation to redefine interior design for the UAE’s contemporary households.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gensler partnered with UGG to design their new Flagship store in Knightsbridge, London, elevating their image as a global fashion lifestyle brand with purpose at the forefront. Following the design of the brand’s China prototype, Gensler partnered with UGG to design a European prototype for their new flagship store in Knightsbridge, London.
Design Week
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Few brands benefit from being split into smaller parts. The London-based music tech company ROLI had two distinct entities – the main eponymous brand, aimed at professional musicians, and Lumi, for beginners looking to learn a new instrument.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research commissioned by Vestcom, the industry leader in shelf-edge media and subsidiary of Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY), reveals a unique consumer-lens to the digitization of retail stores in the US. Given the increasingly competitive grocery store landscape, with shoppers more switched on to discounts and dynamic advertising than ever before, the rol
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Some of Europe’s largest fashion companies will start collecting discarded clothes from April as part of a voluntary pilot scheme to manage textile waste that anticipates EU regulations expected to come into force in 2026. Zara owner Inditex, Sweden’s H&M, France’s Decathlon, Ikea and UK-headquartered Primark are among 10 brands that will participate in a trial that will separate textiles and shoes from other waste collection so they can be reused or recycled, according to
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Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Port Charlotte has unveiled the latest expression in its coveted Cask Exploration series. Showcasing the profound influence that cask type and quality oak has on the final Islay single malt Scotch whisky, the heavily peated spirit has spent significant time in Syrah casks from a winery in the northern Rhône, France.
Design Middleeast
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Horton Interiors appoints Abdelmouamine Bougandoura to the position of Managing Director. Previously serving as Operations Director, Abdelmouamine’s new role comes as a recognition of his outstanding leadership and proven track record in managing design and fit-out projects that consistently meet and exceed client expectations. In his former role as Operations Director, Bougandoura was instrumental in delivering projects within scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining the highest stan
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today officially opened the doors to its newly designed ‘Emirates World’ Travel Store in London. Making a grand entrance on the high street – the dedicated Emirates retail space is the first to open in Europe and latest in a planned roll-out of 40 stores globally.
Parcel Pending
OCTOBER 10, 2024
As residents deck their halls with care, a nd order gifts from everywhere, Property managers lend an ear: y our parcel prep guide is finally here! It’s that time again: family gatherings, festive buffets, and holiday shopping. Which means the onslaught of packages is about to shift into high gear in the fourth quarter. As your residents enter holiday shopping mode, we have your handy holiday checklist for managing the parcel rush. 4 Festive Ways to Safely Sail Through the Holiday Season Communi
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gensler has collaborated with TOCA Social on their second football entertainment and hospitality offering, bringing an exciting, new attraction to the city of Birmingham. Located in the iconic Bullring in the heart of Birmingham, TOCA Social is a significant development for the city.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Forty two per cent of UK shoppers will remain loyal to the brands they buy from during Black Friday, extending their support well beyond ‘cyber month.’ These insights come from new research by SAP Emarsys that reveals that brands that prioritise personalised, mobile-first omnichannel strategies are best positioned to foster lasting customer loyalty.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Inventure continues to make in-roads into the UK breakfast market, with the launch of an exciting new cereal range. Following the growing success of the brand’s existing product portfolio, Inventure has introduced four of its best-selling cereal flavours, in a brand new ‘on the go’ format.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Regatta Great Outdoors is set to launch its AW24 campaign, “When Warmth Matters” on October 21st. The campaign includes investment in OOH, digital, and social channels, along with retail window displays at selected Regatta stores.
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Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! It is becoming increasingly difficult for brands to cut through the noise of the loud marketing trends and tactics nowadays, and to truly connect with the right people. Consumers want more than just a great product—they want experiences that surprise, delight, and feel personal – that’s where the power of unexpected brand partnerships comes in. [&#
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! B&Q’s 2024 responsible business report, its first Build A Life Project Annual Report, reveals the company has reduced its Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions by 63.5% in under a decade (since 2016/17) and, in the same period, seen a 56% reduction in the intensity of its Scope 3 carbon emissions (per million £ turnover) […] If you want more informa
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Asda is extending its listing with healthy kids drink Radnor Fizz and rolling out a third flavour into its stores this week. A perfect back to school drink and great value, Radnor Fizz Strawberry will be stocked as a 4x330ml pack with a retail price of £2.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This October, Fenwick invites you to step into a world where beauty transcends the ordinary, with the unveiling of its transformed Fenwick Newcastle Beauty Hall. At 26,000sq ft, this will be the UK’s largest beauty hall outside of London.
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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