Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Credible reports suggest The Body Shop Australian business is facing a cashflow crisis as a result of the collapse of the UK parent company. The Body Shop operates about 100 stores in Australia and is said to be the most profitable international arm of the stricken business. However since the UK parent entered bankruptcy last month, the Australian subsidiary – and others around the world – have become creditors and their access to funds has been cut off.

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Design Middleeast

MARCH 11, 2024

Nolte FZE, a subsidiary of Nolte Group, hosted their annual Design Workshop in Dubai at Andaz the Palm on 26 th and 27 th of February 2024. The event was attended by a group of 20 talented designers from Nolte Küchen showrooms across the Middle East and Africa. Attendees expanded their industry knowledge, listening to presentations on design theory and trends and participated in a comprehensive design case study.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

While Australia has its own unique retail ecosystem, the ripples of what happens in the US often hit our shores. That typically includes the ‘Super Bowl of advertising’: the actual Super Bowl. Along with the usual celeb-studded ads, this year there was something else that made people take note. Chinese-based online marketplace Temu had not one, but two ads in the main game broadcast on CBS with a total of six ads during the game day.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 11, 2024

In its fourth iteration, ID.Exe 2024 adopts the theme “Shaped by Design,” offering a fresh perspective on our understanding of design by weaving together elements of […] The post Shaped by Design: integrating not only people, but also their surroundings appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Aje has removed 20 head office positions as part of the company’s strategic review amid challenging market conditions. “This thorough review found opportunities for us to streamline and simplify many parts of our business and to reduce the duplication of roles that will ensure we are operating in the most efficient way moving forward,” Aje co-founder and CEO Adrian Norris told Inside Retail. “As a result of this, we have made the difficult decision to reduce roles at head

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Shopperations

MARCH 11, 2024

The world of shopper marketing is dynamic and getting more technical and complex by the day. To help us make sense of it all, many of us seek opinions and advice from the industry experts and option leaders.

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Retail Design Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

The study of this new space mirrors the clear connection between the values and our approach on the future of.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

The Albanese government will abolish almost 500 so-called “nuisance” import tariffs from July 1. Items set to become tariff-free include toothbrushes, hand tools, fridges, dishwashers, clothing, and menstrual and sanitary products. The tariff on such products is 5 per cent. The cost to the budget has not yet been announced, partly because the plan is subject to consultations.

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Drytac

MARCH 11, 2024

Authored by Glen Fitzgerald, Director of Sales for the Americas, at Drytac. There are many reasons why a customer may seek out coloured adhesive when creating an application. Whether this is to ensure brand recognition for their own client or keeping in line with product identification requirements, coloured adhesive tapes are an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Last week a panel of fashion industry experts including Jenny Child, Lesleigh Jermanus, Margie Woods and Şener Besim gathered for the annual 2024 Australian Business Fashion Lunch as part of PMFF programme. The panel representing some of the best in Australian premium and luxury fashion (Oroton, Alemais, Victoria & Woods and Şener Besim) discussed a multitude of subjects concerning the fashion industry today, including counterfeit products and the customer experience.

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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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Design Middleeast

MARCH 11, 2024

Breton, a family-owned Brazilian brand with over five decades of history in luxury furniture design, officially opened its doors to its first international showroom outside of its home country. Covering an impressive 2,300 square meters, the Dubai flagship store is located in the premium residential district on Al Wasl Road spread across two floors.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Are you ready to sell through other channels? It’s easier and smarter than it seems to become a dropship supplier in Australia. Dropshipzone is a solution for traditional suppliers scaling across stores. But it’s also a solution for retailers wanting to sell products through other retailers. If you’re selling online, you could be a dropship supplier.

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Design Middleeast

MARCH 11, 2024

DOMOTEX Middle East, the pinnacle of global trade fairs for the carpet and flooring industry, will be hosted by Deutsche Messe AG at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from April 23 to 25. This significant event underscores Deutsche Messe’s ambitious global expansion and marks a new chapter for DOMOTEX, aligning with Dubai’s renowned status as a leading hub for international trade fairs.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has decided to put UK-based luxury e-commerce platform Matches into administration, less than three months after buying the firm for US$64 million. Frasers told Retail Gazette that the business consistently missed its targets and continued to make material losses. “Whilst Matches’ management team has tried to find a way to stabilise the business, it has become clear that too much change would be required to restructure it and the continued funding requirements w

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Design Middleeast

MARCH 11, 2024

Diane Thorsen, Design Director and Principal at Gensler Middle East is the global leader of Gensler’s hospitality practice and is based in Dubai. Diane is passionate about innovative solutions in interior architecture and believes that excellent design starts with understanding a client’s vision and culture to design from the inside out. from the inside out.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

MARCH 11, 2024

The open road is immortalized in the American mind. Since 1957, shortly after President Eisenhower instituted the Interstate Highway System, road trips have been a rite of passage, and no one captured the freewheeling, restless, and rugged individual American spirit better than Jack Kerouac did in his novel On The Road. That’s why it’s somewhat surprising that advertising agencies and brands have been slow to see the massive imaginative potential of our highways.

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Retail Times

MARCH 11, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hair Made Easi, the renowned, leading salon market leaders synonymous with high-quality haircare and innovation, are thrilled to announce their partnership with Deliveroo to offer same-day delivery, making their products more accessible to consumers across the city.

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Contra

MARCH 11, 2024

Window graphics offer a powerful means for retail businesses to draw in customers and elevate their brand presence. There’s a multitude of options available, ranging from vinyl decals to static window clings, providing various ways to leverage window graphics within your retail environment. Contra Vision® Ultra Clear™ is an optically clear, printable self-adhesive PET film.

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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

MARCH 11, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Looking to start the new season in style? Krispy Kreme and PrettyLittleThing have partnered up to create three brand-new doughnuts to glam up snack time, complete with pink icing, sprinkles, and PrettyLittleThing’s signature unicorn.

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Eye on ESG

MARCH 11, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted new rules that require public companies to disclose substantial information about the material impacts of climate-related risks on their business, financial condition, and governance (the “Final Rules”). The SEC says that “climate-related risks, their impacts, and a public company’s response to those risks can significantly affect the company’s financial performance and position.

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Retail Times

MARCH 11, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has announced when its stores will be open over Easter. Over the Easter weekend, Aldi stores in England and Wales will be open until 10pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, to ensure everyone can pick up their Easter treats and essentials.

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MYNT

MARCH 11, 2024

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Retail Times

MARCH 11, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Q: What inspired the launch of multifi, and what gap in the market does it aim to address? A: multifi was inspired by the challenges faced by retailers and SMEs in managing cashflow efficiently. It aims to address the gap in the market for accessible, straightforward, and hassle-free financial services, particularly for small businesses struggling [̷

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Parcel Pending

MARCH 11, 2024

Milford, Conn., March 11, 2024 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels and a major global parcel locker operator, announces that Johnstone Supply has chosen Quadient as its preferred partner for automated parcel lockers. Johnstone Supply, a wholesale distributor serving professional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors, has already installed Parcel Pending b

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CAAD

MARCH 11, 2024

Visual merchandising is an essential discipline in the world of retail. Responsible for creating engaging visual experiences at the point of sale to influence consumer behavior and improve sales. Through the visual presentation of products and the configuration of the sales space, brands can tell stories, convey their identity and connect emotionally with customers.

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