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How a CEO went from selling deadstock in a van to jetting off to Miami Swim Week

Inside Retail

Steve Philpott is the CEO and founder of Bond-Eye Australia Group, the company behind the Australian swimwear brand Bond-Eye, Sea Level, Artesands and Niptuck. Before building the Bond-Eye swimwear empire, Philpott was a shareholder and creative director of the Australian activewear brand Running Bare for 13 years. Philpott spoke to Inside Retail ahead of travelling to Miami Swim Week about the nomadic beginnings of his career in fashion retail.

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NIO house’s amsterdam flagship by MVRDV culminates in an airy blue pavilion

Design Boom

sited inside a renovated 19th-century building, the flagship forms a color gradient through each floor, starting with earthy tones at street level. The post NIO house’s amsterdam flagship by MVRDV culminates in an airy blue pavilion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Japan influences Reebok’s “positioning as the leading irreverent sports brand”

Inside Retail

“Reebok sort of stagnated in the late ’90s,” Joe Foster, Reebok’s founder, previously told Inside Retail , but clever collaborations and an irreverent business strategy are priming Reebok for its best performance yet. Tapping into sub-cultures is how Reebok plans to avoid returning to its “stagnated” 90’s state. Ironically, a part of Reebok’s resurgence strategy is the reimagining of it’s Beatnik slide – originally introduced in the 90’s.

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UK retailer adoption of carrier management and post-purchase solutions increases in Q1, new research from Scurri reveals

Retail Focus

Mid-market and enterprise retailers’ uptake of carrier management and post-purchase solutions increased in the first quarter of 2024 as retailers look to unify customer journeys, according to the latest research from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform. In the face of rising operational costs and fast-changing consumer demands, retailers and brands are seeking to adopt a more joined-up approach to channel management, with a focus on building unified commerce system infrastr

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Global online retail sales tipped to reach US$6.8 trillion by 2028

Inside Retail

Total global online retail sales are expected to grow from US$4.4 trillion in 2023 to $6.8 trillion by 2028, a report by research and advisory firm Forrester shows. Online retail sales will record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9 per cent during the five-year period, according to the Global Retail E-Commerce Forecast report, which covers data in 40 countries globally.

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Emma – The Sleep Company becomes first D2C sleep brand to open physical store, launching in London’s Westfield

Retail Focus

Emma – The Sleep Company will this week open its first ever physical store in the UK at the nation’s largest shopping centre, as it underlines a significant investment to reach customers offline alongside its digital heritage- becoming the first D2C sleep brand to launch its own UK bricks-and-mortar store. Customers at the 3035 sqft Westfield White City store will have access to the exclusive Select Collection: a range of Emma products only available in Emma stores, as well as the brand’s

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Aesop store by 0321

Retail Design Blog

Next the opening of a number of standalone stores in Shanghai, and very recently, in Beijing, Aesop‘s ambitious retail roll-out.

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Supermarket chains fall in trusted brands rankings, as Bunnings holds lead

Inside Retail

Hardware retailer Bunnings has again been named as Australia’s most trusted brand, while supermarket chains Woolworths and Coles fell down the rankings. For the year to March, Woolworths plummeted from second spot in the last report to 34th place, while rival Coles went from the fifth most trusted brand to the ninth most distrusted brand – a drop of 221 places.

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Veganity by Motyw Studio

Retail Design Blog

Veganity is a series of natural, vegan food products offered in a convenient form for consumption – either as grains.

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From Bondi to Perth, here are six standout store openings

Inside Retail

Zulu & Zephyr Bondi, New South Wales Australian independent lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr opened the doors to its new flagship store in March with an intimate soiree at the coveted Gould Street shopping strip location in Bondi Beach. Previously tenanted by Silk Laundry, the glass-fronted shopfront takes a minimalist approach and lets the product do the talking.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Design Infinity Offices by Design Infinity

Retail Design Blog

Design Infinity created a human-centric and sustainable design for their space in Dubai, displaying the quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.

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Kookai to open flagship boutique in Chadstone

Inside Retail

Fashion brand Kookai is opening a flagship boutique at Melbourne’s fashion capital, Chadstone, on Saturday (June 1). Chadstone is Kookai’s third retail space location and remains the brand’s highest trading location. The company opened its first Australian boutique on Chapel Street in 1992. “When it came to creating the vision for our new flagship Chadstone boutique, we knew it called for something special,” said Bianca Vagner-Cromb, Kookai creative director. “We wanted t

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What are laminates and how do we use them?

FC Dadson

Learn about laminates, their advantages, and how FC Dadson custom-builds laminate furniture for commercial spaces. Find out more in this informative blog post.

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Gap Inc’s sales growth picks up pace amid ongoing reinvention

Inside Retail

Gap Inc has reported another quarter of positive sales growth which an analyst said reflects the early impact of the business’s recovery program. The company’s net sales for the first quarter ended May 4 were up 3 per cent year-on-year to $3.4 billion, with comparable sales also up 3 per cent. GlobalData MD Neil Saunders said the growth is pleasing despite coming off the back of weak prior-year numbers.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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Pasta Nostra stirring up the instant snack pots category with launch of six healthy pasta pots, made in Italy

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pasta Nostra’s authentic Italian fusilli pasta is made from natural ingredients, using a high-quality preparation process to create a premium product with distinctive flavour profile to stimulate interest in a category desperately needing innovation and a range of healthier options.

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How Halara uses machine learning to make just the right amount of activewear

Inside Retail

Halara is a fast-growing athleisure and lifestyle brand founded in October 2020 by Joyce Zhang, a technologist who previously led algorithmic projects at tech-centered companies like Microsoft and Hulu. Through a combination of advanced predictive analytics to precisely tailor its product offerings and a successful leveraging of its social media community, the company has carved out a small but steadily growing niche in the highly competitive athleisure market.

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Mug Shot to bring back Salt & Pepper Chilli Beef Noodles

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mug Shot’s next flavour launch is a ‘fakeaway’ blast from the past – voted for by its army of social media followers! After consulting its social media community of Mug Shot lovers (Mug Shot Many) across Facebook and Instagram, the brand is excited to announce Salt & Pepper Chilli Beef Noodles will be back on […] If you want more information Re

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Abercrombie & Fitch posts ‘extraordinary’ quarter as transformation pays off

Inside Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch has posted its best first-quarter sales in its history with double-digit year-on-year growth, largely thanks to the company’s transformation strategy. Net sales for the three months ended May 4 surged 22 per cent to $1 billion, with comparable sales up 21 per cent. With the “extraordinary results”, the company is currently one of the best performers in the retail market, commented Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

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.

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Bluehaus appoints Alessio Costantino as its new Head of Architecture

Design Middleeast

Bluehaus has named Alessio Costantino as its new Head of Architecture. Alessio brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of innovative and revolutionary projects from Zaha Hadid Architects, where he has worked for 17 years. During his impressive career, Alessio has been instrumental in the design and construction of iconic buildings, such as the interior of Dubai’s Opus Tower and the Philharmonic Concert Hall in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

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AliExpress to give away over 1,000 UEFA EURO 2024 match tickets to shoppers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace under Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, will give away over 1,000 UEFA EURO 2024™ match tickets along with amazing discounts during its promotional campaigns around the UEFA EURO 2024™ tournament – including its Choice Day and Summer Sales – infusing its shoppers’ experience with a vibran

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Inline Exhibit Design 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Your goal when designing your next trade show or expo booth is to tell your brand’s story. In that story you have to explain to trade show goers who you are, what you do and most importantly what you do best. So you, as the exhibitor, have to paint this unique but easy-to-understand story of your brand, whether by the booth’s physical representation or by the presentation at hand.

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Forrester: global online retail sales to grow 8.9% annually, reaching $6.8 trillion in 2028

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) forecasts that total global online retail sales will grow from $4.4 trillion in 2023 to $6.8 trillion by 2028 at an 8.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). According to the report Global Retail E-Commerce Forecast, 2024 To 2028, which provides a five-year forecast for total, online, and offline retail sales for 40 countries glob

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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

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Highlights: Architecture Leaders Awards 2024

Design Middleeast

Design and architecture firms gathered at the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024 on May 22, 2024, at Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts This event celebrates the top performers in the region’s architectural industry. The awards acknowledge outstanding architects, their projects, and the firms they work for. By offering awards in different categories, the ceremony aims to highlight individual excellence, company achievements, and project success.

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Midcounties Co-op exceeds sustainability targets

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Midcounties Co-operative, one of the UK’s largest independent co-operatives, has exceeded its sustainability commitments as it continues to make progress in reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions and reducing food waste.

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The Who, What, Where, and Why of the Key Elements of Visual Merchandising

Retail Bound

In today’s crowded retail landscape, capturing customers’ attention and standing out from the competition is harder than ever. That’s where a strategically designed product display comes in. By telling a story, creating an emotional connection, and highlighting your product’s unique value, a well-crafted display can stop customers in their tracks and drive sales.

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All Things Butter launches Cinnamon Bun butter, first in category, with Ruby Bhogal

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! All Things Butter, known as the new disruptive dairy start-up to hit supermarket shelves, introduces a brand new category, sweet butter, with the launch of Cinnamon Bun Butter. The new range has been developed by Great British Bake Off 2018 finalist, Ruby Bhogal, who took the show by storm before building a mass online following with her […] If you

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

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.

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Cathedral City back on TV with new ‘City’ campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s number one cheese brand Cathedral City is back on TV screens with its brand new ‘City’ campaign. Live throughout May, June and July, across national TV slots and social media. The ‘City’ creative aims to show how Cathedral City can elevate everyday cheese usage occasions.

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Chupa Chups to launch new belts and laces range

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Much-loved brand Chupa Chups, currently worth £17.7m and growing at +5%, is taking a bold step into the extruded jellies market with the launch of a new belts and laces range. Tapping into the growing demand for sour and fruity sweets, the range comprises of tantalising Sour Mixed Belts, Sour Apple Belts, Sour Strawberry Belts, […] If you want more

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Free £20 voucher for first 100 people to visit Alnwick’s new GO Outdoors on Saturday

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new GO Outdoors store opened in Alnwick on 20th May, with a grand store opening event happening on Saturday 1st June. The store will be officially opened at 9am on 1st June, and members of staff will be on hand to greet the first 100 customers through the doors with a £20 gift voucher, followed by a free […] If you want more information Retail Ti

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Emma – The Sleep Company becomes first D2C sleep brand to open physical store, launching in London’s Westfield

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Emma – The Sleep Company will this week open its first ever physical store in the UK at the nation’s largest shopping centre, as it underlines a significant investment to reach customers offline alongside its digital heritage- becoming the first D2C sleep brand to launch its own UK bricks-and-mortar store.

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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