Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. While many marketers and brand managers excel at designing creative initiatives and strategies, what sets Swift apart is her vision, long-term perspective, and, perhaps most importantly, her ability to transform challenges and crises into a powerful engine for purposeful and inspiring collective g

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Leading high-end Italian delicatessen brand, Prezzemolo & Vitale (P&V), has selected Pricer, the leading solution for digitally connected stores and the world’s most trusted electronic shelf label (ESL) vendor, as its provider of in-store automation and communication solution based on ESLs, rolling out digital shelf labels in all its London stores.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Food Group swung to a net income despite lower revenue in the fiscal first half, thanks to an increase in average transaction value and the company’s acquisition of Beefy’s Pies. RFG’s net profit stood at $5.1 million while revenue fell 1.4 per cent year over year to $61.9 million during the six months ended December 29 last year.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We have a brand new video for our viewers. The #CreativeVoices is a video campaign that highlights industry leaders from design, architecture, landscape, developers, fit-out, suppliers, and retailers who are making a difference in the pitch. Hadia Hanan, Associate at Aedas, discusses her career journey, intriguing projects, attention on functionality and creativity, the rise of artificial intelligence, inspiration, and advice for young women joining the industry.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KMD Brands says it expects significantly lower sales in the fiscal first half, reflecting weak consumer sentiment. The group forecasts sales to decline 14.5 per cent year over year to $469 million amid lower expected sales across all three brands. The company forecasts Rip Curl and Kathmandu’s sales to fall 9.2 per cent and 21.5 per cent, respectively.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We have a brand new video for our viewers. The #CreativeVoices is a video campaign that highlights industry leaders from design, architecture, landscape, developers, fit-out, suppliers, and retailers who are making a difference in the pitch. Hadia Hanan, Associate at Aedas, discusses her career journey, intriguing projects, attention on functionality and creativity, the rise of artificial intelligence, inspiration, and advice for young women joining the industry.

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Theatro

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive retail landscape, the efficiency and productivity of frontline teams are essential to financial success. However, many frontline team members currently lack the tools necessary to make significant strides in these areas, leading to disengagement and a higher likelihood of job turnover. Theatro’s dedicated to Unlocking Retail Success.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Iconic has launched a new branding campaign over a month after the online fashion retailer found itself in defence mode due to fraudulent transactions made via customers’ accounts. The company created the ‘Got You Looking’ tagline in partnership with Dentsu Creative and Love Media, with the intent to urge viewers to take a second look at the brand. “Twelve years ago, we set out to disrupt retail in Australia and New Zealand by creating a better way for people to shop,

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research from the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company Biffa reveals that up to 1370 tonnes of perfectly good paper fibre that could be recycled, is being wasted in the UK each year. It is estimated that between 2.5 to 5 billion disposable takeaway cups are used annually in the UK.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Australian doughnut chain Lukumades has launched its first presence in Singapore, with a brick-and-mortar store on Arab Street. The new Lukumades Singapore store is a vegan-friendly and Halal-certified location. Founded in 2016 in Melbourne, Lukumades is known for its loukoumades, which are bite-sized Greek doughnut balls. These vegan doughnuts are offered in various toppings and sauces, priced between $8.50 and $12.

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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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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Wolf & Badger, the award-winning multi-channel retailer, has launched its UK flagship at 102 Berwick Street, in Soho. The opening represents a milestone moment in the brand’s bricks-and-mortar presence, and reaffirms Shaftesbury Capital’s portfolio-wide appeal to high-quality retailers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Baby Bunting booked significantly lower net profit in the fiscal first half as sales declined amid macroeconomic challenges and price competition. The baby products retailer’s net profit plunged 31.3 per cent year over year to $3.5 million as sales fell 2.5 per cent to $248.5 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation declined 12.6 per cent to $10.6 million while gross profit margin stood at 37.2 per cent. “Trading has tended to be softer outside promoti

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! For the next four weeks, pet owners across the UK can show their pet some extra love thanks to Pets at Home’s biggest ever three for two mix and match promotion across thousands of toys and treats. Running from 14 February 2024 until 12 March 2024, and available in stores and online, the three for two […] If you want more information Retail Times g

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In a coffee culture dominated by global juggernauts, Bacha Coffee stands as a timeless emblem of rich tradition and unparalleled taste. Founded amidst the opulent settings of Marrakech’s Dar el Bacha palace in 1910, this Moroccan coffee brand has recently made waves with its ambitious expansion into new territories. The latest chapter in Bacha Coffee’s saga unfolded with the announcement of its inaugural ventures into Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates.

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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Acting as the southern gateway to China and important node of GBA, Shenzhen is a modern metropolis located immediately north of Hong Kong, bearing significance in steering the economic growth of both cities and creating a transportation hub that connects the communities. Standing at 247m tall, the Huanggang Port Headquarters is set to be the new landmark for the Shenzhen Technology and Innovation Park and Shenzhen Hong Kong Cooperation Zone.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Many founders can relate to the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention”. But these words rang especially true for former Saks Fifth Avenue executive Lulu Ge, who turned to traditional Chinese medicinal treatments to deal with hormonal imbalance issues. Those experiences ultimately her to launch Elix Healing, the first menstrual wellness brand to combine Chinese medicine and clinical research for personalised herbal treatments for women’s hormonal health.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Strap in for a glimpse into the not-too-distant future where our retail escapades are getting an android-assisted upgrade! From precision shelf stocking to whizzing through checkouts, let’s wheel through six ways in which robots are already revolutionizing the entire shopping experience. Stockroom Sorting Shenanigans There’s now a wide variety of different types of robots for automation, surgical procedures, and retail, as well as many other areas.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This week, The Iconic hard-launched a new brand campaign to serve as a reminder, to consumers and itself, that the online retail platform is far from finished with disrupting and innovating the Australian and New Zealand retail industry. The campaign entitled ‘Got You Looking’ created by Dentsu and Love Media is a master brand approach, maybe even a masterclass, in retail marketing featuring bold images and videos.

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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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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Here’s the sticky situation. Trade show attendees expect more. It’s not entirely their fault. One of the biggest behavioral changes of this decade is the near wholesale adoption of digital shopping and networking. There are 4.8 billion social media users, and last year’s online shopping for the holiday season exceeded the pandemic high. In B2B, 87% of attendees report relying on digital channels for finding business information and to support purchasing decisions.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Marketplace shopping has become mainstream in Australia, with 93 percent of consumers using platforms like Amazon, Catch and Temu to search, discover and purchase new products last year. The findings were revealed as part of Pattern’s sixth annual ‘Marketplace Consumer Trends Report – 2024,’ which studies Australian shoppers’ changing e-commerce habits and the latest marketplace trends.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tito’s Handmade Vodka, the original American craft vodka, is expanding and formalising its presence in the UK by appointing a new exclusive distributor, Spirit Cartel. Established in the mid-90s by sixth-generation Texan Bert ‘Tito’ Beveridge, the vodka is distilled and bottled in what is often cited as one of America’s coolest cities, Austin.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Territory Pharmacy has launched a state-wide blister pack recycling program, in partnership with TerraCycle. The program will accept empty blister packs and empty medication packs from all brands. It will initially start in 12 participating Territory Pharmacies and two regional health clinics before expanding into other locations. The company noted that only 60 per cent of the Northern Territory’s population has kerbside collection services while the majority of regional and remote communi

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pan-European logistics real estate specialist Verdion has leased a further unit at iPort, the 800-acre multimodal logistics hub outside Doncaster. Luxury homeware retailer Dusk has taken iP2f, a total of 174,381sq ft including a 169,317sq ft warehouse plus offices and welfare space, for immediate occupation.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iconic hot beverage brand Horlicks is returning to TV screens for the first time in 20 years via AdSmart from Sky. The first month-long campaign will launch today with the commercial airing in 30-second slots.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op re-launches a St Ives store today (Friday, 16 February) following a six-week programme of works and improvements. The convenience retailer’s Royal Square, St Ives, store opens between 7am-11pm daily and, supports 12 local jobs.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nestlé UK & Ireland is thrilled to announce the relaunch of the latest Big Biscuit Box. The bumper collection features 69 assorted bars from Nestlé’s delectable chocolate biscuit range. Each biscuit box will contain 21 KitKat 2 Finger Milk, nine KitKat 2 Finger Dark, nine KitKat 2 Finger Orange, 16 Blue Riband Milk and 14 […] If you want more i

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! International demand for British brands in 2023 was driven by cross-border shoppers in the UAE (36%), Australia (28%), South Africa (26%), India (26%) and Spain (23%), the latest research from ESW, the global DTC ecommerce leader, reveals.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has lowered its prices on an extensive range of fruit and veg products to help Britain eat well for less. Shoppers at the UK’s cheapest supermarket* can now enjoy even lower prices on items including berries, grapes, tomatoes, apples and ready-to-eat salads.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s number one plastic-free chewing gum brand, Milliways, has appointed former Wrigley category lead, Andrew Bradshaw, as sales director to supercharge its UK and international growth ambitions. Bradshaw brings over 18-years’ experience to the business.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Up-and-coming independent UK fashion brand, Blakely, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Yoga Edit, a bespoke collection of yoga clothing for women on sale now that diversifies the brand’s product range and sets sights on continued growth in 2024. “We have seen an enormous amount of our womenswear customers loving our activ

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