Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Beefy’s Pies may soon be available for franchising after an agreement was reached for the retail chain’s acquisition by listed cafe operator Retail Food Group (RFG) for $10 million. RFG is a global food and beverage company headquartered in Queensland which owns Gloria Jean’s, Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie, Crust Gourmet Pizza, Pizza Capers, Rack ’em Bones BBQ Ribs, Cafe2U and The Coffee Guy brands.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Aptos , a leader in unified commerce solutions, today announced the findings of its 2023 Golden Quarter Consumer Survey. The report found that the majority of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more or the same on Christmas gifts compared to last year and that visiting stores during the festive period is a top priority. The survey of 2,000 UK consumers aged 16 to 26 was conducted in October 2023 and sought to identify the shopping habits and preferences of older Gen Z shoppers during the Golden Qu

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The 7-Eleven Australia convenience store chain has been sold for $1.71 billion to 7-Eleven International (7IN) a joint venture of the brand’s Japanese-listed parent Seven & I and the US business. The Withers and Barlow families which own 7-Eleven in Australia have been looking to sell the business since early this year and there were reports they were hoping to secure as much as $2 billion for it.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Railpen , one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Hobbs and Phase Eight have opened in Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village , marking Hobbs ’ first outlet in Scotland and Phase Eight’s second. Hobbs and Phase Eight have opened a 3,0 00 sq ft unit with a dual fascia at Caledonia Park, located centrally within the scheme next to premium brand s such as POLO Ralph Lauren , kate spade new york , Radley London, and recent additions Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The 7-Eleven Australia convenience store chain has been sold for $1.71 billion to 7-Eleven International (7IN) a joint venture of the brand’s Japanese-listed parent Seven & I and the US business. The Withers and Barlow families which own 7-Eleven in Australia have been looking to sell the business since early this year and there were reports they were hoping to secure as much as $2 billion for it.

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

With its cutting-edge and futuristic design, the Museum of the Future has captivated the world’s attention since its inception. It has established a reputation as a centre for intellectual debate, a lighthouse for innovators, and a driver of change.While many people are familiar with the design of this architectural marvel and its role as a global platform for harnessing the power of foresight, here are some startling and lesser-known facts about this museum that make it truly extraordinar

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E Delevry

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As part of its commitment to improving the brands’ ethical and sustainable actions, Pentland is partnering with Segura to map its entire multi-brand, multi-tier supply chain – from the first tier to raw materials – across its global operations.    The group, which includes Berghaus , Kickers and Speedos, has deployed Segura’s software for supply chain transparency and traceability.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The 7-Eleven Australia convenience store chain has been sold for $1.71 billion to 7-Eleven International (7IN) a joint venture of the brand’s Japanese-listed parent Seven & I and the US business. The Withers and Barlow families which own 7-Eleven in Australia have been looking to sell the business since early this year and there were reports they were hoping to secure as much as $2 billion for it.

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nakkash Design Studio’s latest interior design project is a refreshing revamp for a lavish 6,600 sq. ft. two-storey residence. Located in the verdant gated community of Dubai’s Meadows, the 6-bedroom villa is the dream home of a young family who recently relocated to the Emirate after a considerable spell in Hongkong. When the house was purchased in 2021, it had already been lived-in for a few years and its interiors were typical of the cookie cut villas in the locality.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Sportswear company Puma has successfully produced compost from an experimental version of its classic suede sneaker, according to the results of its two-year-long Re:suede experiment. The experiment was the first program to launch as part of the company’s “Circular Lab”, an innovation hub led by innovation and design experts to create the future of the its circularity programs.

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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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Mindful Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If running a dessert shop and spreading happiness with delicious treats is a dream come true for you, you already know that the heart of any great dessert lies in its preparation. However, there comes a point when the delightful aromas and sweet treats require a reliable companion in the kitchen – a commercial kitchen […] The post Clearing the Air — When Your Dessert Shop Needs a Commercial Kitchen Hood appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Meet The Hut Group (THG), the British e-commerce retailer that made news after a failed attempt to buy out Australia’s Adore Beauty. Adore Beauty is Australia’s number one pureplay online beauty retailer, stocking brands such as Estée Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Huda Beauty and Elf. The online beauty retailer reported earlier this year a revenue of $47.5 million for the first quarter ended September 30 and is up 4.7 per cent year over year.

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Arch Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Garden Pavilion in Museu de Serralves © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG There are numerous intersections between art and architecture, including aesthetic enjoyment, formal element composition, the relationship with the environment, and abstraction. The unique combinations of these aspects distinguish each architecture office or artist in their practice and language.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In a climate where consumers are wanting more bespoke retail experiences on and offline, businesses are leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) to provide this in a way that is both economical and sustainable. Mys Tyler’s recently launched AI stylist is one such example. It offers a unique value proposition to users and retail partners through the hyper-personalised styling service it provides, 24/7.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hammerson is pleased to announce that Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, has reopened its showroom at Bullring, following a substantial upsize and refurbishment.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Most people have a natural desire to win – whether through collecting points, completing a journey or simply having their customer loyalty recognised. Retailers are turning to gamification to satisfy the fundamental human desires to achieve recognition and rewards and gain status and achievements. At the same time, gamification encourages engagement and amplifies marketing results.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tom Mercer, commercial director at business consultancy GAIN LINE, predicts some key trends for retailers in 2024 Over the past three years, we have seen a steady stream of much-loved retail brands shut up shop for one last time.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GMG is a Dubai-based company with distribution rights for more than 120 global brands in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and a portfolio of multi-brand retail chains across sports, food and beauty. It recently opened its first corporate office in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. Since entering Southeast Asia in 2020, GMG has opened 31 stores in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

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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.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BEAUTY PIE has released its 2024 Beauty Trends Report, and it reveals the top 10 beauty trends that ruled in 2023, as well as the hottest skincare, makeup, hair, body and wellness, and nail trends that are set to be everywhere in 2024.

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Alan Francis, IKEA’s Expansion Interior Design Specialist, and Maria Stepchenkova, IKEA’s Regional Activity Leader, discuss the industry’s leading design trends, the importance of sustainability and how it is shaping the future, the concept of a 30m-long community table unveiled at Dubai Design Week, and their expectations for 2024.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With a recent food survey suggesting that spag bog has now usurped pizza, fish & chips and homemade curry to become the nation’s second favourite meal (behind the timeless roast dinner), it was all too clear that SRSLY Low Carb would be burning the midnight oil to add a mouth-watering vegan spaghetti bolognese to its […] If you want more inform

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E Delevry

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Deliveroo has today [Wednesday 30 November 2023] introduced a new ‘Shopping’ section on its app, enabling consumers to purchase from categories such as toys, DIY, electronics and beauty. The rapid delivery platform said this new retail offer will combine extended ranges from existing grocers with independent retailers, for example specialised gift merchants, stationery and electronics suppliers, as well as new national partners.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In a first-of-its-kind digital and out-of-home campaign for the company, Mars revives iconic advertisements from beloved brands to engage and inspire the public around climate action. The Mars campaign is aimed at raising consumer awareness by ‘reusing’ old, iconic adverts and showcasing creative ways to leave a lighter environmental footprint in adver

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nowadays, people try to find different ways to escape from their 9-to-5 jobs and find other ways to earn money, possibly working from home. Because of this, many people out there need useful resources and direction on where to find the right kinds of businesses that will give them the opportunity to earn some money […] If you want more information

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, 29th November, Amazon is opening an Amazon Fresh store in Notting Hill, just in time for Christmas. Amazon Fresh stores offer a wide selection of products, including Amazon’s private food brand ‘byAmazon’ and its premium grocery range, ‘Our Selection’, which offer hundreds of delicious items.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Joe Browns, the fashion and homes retailer, has announced the opening date of a new store at the city’s White Rose Shopping Centre, its first store in Leeds, the hometown of the brand. The 3,000sq ft Leeds White Rose store will have its grand opening on Saturday 2 December 2023 and will showcase to shoppers […] If you want more information Retail T

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of Halford’s figures for the 26 weeks ending 29th September 2023; Jamel Boughedda, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Halfords’ strong sales performance in its H1 FY2023/23 has been overshadowed by a volatile trading environment, which caused the group to tighten its underlying

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SymphonyAI, a leader in predictive and generative enterprise AI SaaS, has announced that The Kraft Heinz Company, METRO, and K-VA-T Food Stores, the parent company of Food City, are the winners of this year’s SymphonyAI Retail CPG Tempo Awards.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! IKEA has announced the national roll-out of over 70 additional mobile pick-up points in partnership with Tesco, providing customers across the UK with a new convenient, accessible, and affordable way to shop at IKEA.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In keeping with muted Black Friday shopping overall, online sales dropped 12% in the UK compared to Black Friday 2022, according to holiday sales data from commerce-protection provider Signifyd. As expected, inflation appeared to be the Grinch who stole Black Friday, as online shoppers, worn down by higher prices, barely spent more per order than last ye

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