Retail Focus

JUNE 25, 2024

For university students in particular who want to work in competitive industries like retail design, networking is essential. Creating a strong professional network could lead to internships, employment chances, and priceless mentoring. Here are some crucial networking advice aimed at students hoping to succeed in retail design. Gain Knowledge of the Industry Understand the retail design sector before you start networking.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

The owners of Australia’s biggest golf retailer Drummond Golf are looking to sell the company after 22 years of ownership. Lion Advisory has been hired to assist in the sale process, which includes 100 per cent of Drummond Golf’s master franchise, the Big Swing Golf master franchise, and an e-commerce business. Other assets include Drummond’s interests in 17 company-owned stores and its 66 per cent shareholding in wholesale golf company Golf Works.

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Retail Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Battersea Power Station has signed the first occupier at its Foster + Partners-designed 50 Electric Boulevard office building, with the $10 billion leading home technology company, SharkNinja, taking 32,000 sq ft to establish its new EMEA headquarters.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Less than a year after making its Asia debut in Tokyo, the Paris-based luxury leather goods label Polene has recently expanded its international presence with a flagship store in South Korea, aiming to capture the burgeoning affluent demographic in the country. The move comes at a time when South Korea is experiencing an influx of international luxury brands establishing a presence in the market.

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Mad Organics bars make organic, plant-based snacking tasty, fun, and approachable for the health-conscious. With no mysterious components, their short.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

A prospective backdoor listing and a marriage of convenience have enlivened end of financial year stock market prognostications. The backdoor listing on the Australia Securities Exchange for Chemist Warehouse through a merger with Sigma Pharmaceuticals looks problematic. The marriage of convenience through a Myer acquisition of Premier Investments apparel brands portfolio is more likely to succeed.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Campion Group has named former Kmart GM of customer experience Tom Bradley as its new CEO. Campion Group’s businesses include education supplier Campion Education, publisher Insight Publications, library supplier The Book House, and education technology specialist EdSoft. It has 14 retail stores across Australia. Prior to Kmart, Bradley served as regional strategy director at Bacardi and as GM of customer insights at Coles. “After an extensive search, during which we met many excepti

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Fulcrum Studio uses the opportunity to create its own workspace as a play space. It breaks the mold of a.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Black Milk Clothing has named Jackie Kruger as CEO, succeeding Linda Lillis, effective immediately. Linda is the wife of Black Milk Clothing founder James Lillis, who passed away in February. Lillis will remain in the company, transitioning into a board role. Prior to the new appointment, Kruger has been serving at Black Milk Clothing for more than 11 years, with the most recent role as COO.

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Retail Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement company, has today announced further progress against its responsible business commitments. Kingfisher’s responsible business strategy focuses on four priorities where the company can use its scale and influence to bring about positive change: becoming a more inclusive company, helping to tackle climate

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Less than a year after making its Asia debut in Tokyo, the Paris-based luxury leather goods label Polene has recently expanded its international presence with a flagship store in South Korea, aiming to capture the burgeoning affluent demographic in the country. The move comes at a time when South Korea is experiencing an influx of international luxury brands establishing a presence in the market.

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Iram Boxwala Design Studio in Mumbai designed Luar Beauty’s office as a transformative canvas reflecting brand identity through curved walls,

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Melbourne-based startup Cullen Jewellery is broadening its horizons in the country and globally. The brand is opening two new stores in Adelaide and Sydney – and internationally in Auckland, New Zealand; San Francisco, USA; Toronto, Canada; and London, UK. All are on track to open by the end of this year. Initially only available online, the jewellery maker opened a brick-and-mortar store in Melbourne in 2019 and has since expanded to four showrooms, including stores in Sydney, Brisbane, and Pe

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Design Wanted

JUNE 25, 2024

The design world teems with chairs and lighting, typically the first physical manifestations of creative visions. Despite the plethora of […] The post NOOGI was born with a mission to redefine the concept of chairs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

7-Eleven Australia’s latest initiative to reduce textile waste going to landfill focuses on recycling old uniforms. The convenience chain is working with Loop Upcycling (Loop) to turn textiles into stretch fabric beanies. Julie Laycock, general manager – customer at 7-Eleven, said “Having identified old uniforms and other textiles, and learning from Loop Upcycling what the fabrics could be turned into, we collaborated with our community partners The Salvation Army and AMES Australia to determine

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Retail Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bristol-based giving platform, Neighbourly, has surpassed the landmark milestone of distributing over 200 million meals to local charities and community groups via the Neighbourly network, helping millions struggling with food insecurity whilst reducing the environmental impact of food waste.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

A decade after making its debut in Vietnam, Japanese retail giant Aeon is making a move into regional towns, armed with 10 years of data about local consumer behaviour and a renewed commitment to what is now its second-largest international market. Struggling to achieve growth in its home market, the company is ramping up its investment in Southeast Asia – especially in Vietnam and Cambodia.

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Retail Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi Scotland is kicking off its Summer Beer Festival with six exclusive new beers, marking the first ever collaboration of its kind between Aberdeen-based Fierce Beer and six craft breweries from across the UK.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

As the End of Financial Year (EOFY) approaches, Australian retailers have a golden opportunity to maximise their sales by aligning with current market trends and customer expectations. By integrating these insights into their operations, retailers can optimise their performance and stand out in a competitive landscape. The return revolution Recent insights from Australia Post reveal that eight in 10 Australian households now shop online, highlighting the importance of a strong e-commerce strateg

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Retail Bound

JUNE 25, 2024

Drug store retailers like Walgreens and CVS are known for their wide variety of products, from over-the-counter medications to beauty and personal care items. Getting your product placed in these retail giants can be a huge opportunity for exposure and sales. However, it’s not as simple as approaching them with your product and hoping for the best.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

LVMH-backed L Catterton has acquired Naomi Watts’ beauty brand, Stripes Beauty, which was developed to address menopause and aging issues. Watts founded the brand in 2022 to normalize discussions about menopause and other symptoms caused by natural hormonal changes as women age. Stripes Beauty will benefit from L Catterton’s investment to accelerate its growth both domestically and internationally, with the new leadership of executive chair Debra Perelman (former Revlon CEO) and president

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Like clockwork, consumers will find many US-based brands and retailers shifting their logos or in-store imagery to feature rainbow-inspired designs in June. Consumers will also find various examples of retailers or brands launching limited-edition Pride collections, from rainbow-coloured apparel to children’s books featuring an inclusive array of familial set-ups, online and in-store.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

With multiple store systems and communication channels, how can a major multinational retailer ensure its associates are getting all the information they need to ensure a consistent, positive customer experience across its entire chain? Two years ago, that was the challenge facing Sally Beauty Holdings, an international retailer specialising in products to treat hair, nails and skincare.

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