Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Payments are the core of every economy in the world. Nowadays, we pay for goods and retail services easily, but it wasnt like that in the past. Gone are the days when you had to wait in line at the bank to pay for some service, and we say good riddance. Payments have evolved tremendously in the past decade or two, with a modern web of digital transactions that make everything easier.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Mosaic Brands will unlikely be able to pay its creditors, including suppliers and landlords, for goods and services supplied before October 28 last year, when the fashion retailer entered administration and receivership. Even secured creditors look to be out of pocket. “There is not expected to be sufficient funds from the realisation of assets to pay amounts owed to secured creditors in full,” said FTI Consulting, the voluntary administrators of Mosaic Brands.
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Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
A garden water pump is an essential tool for anyone looking to maintain their garden efficiently. Whether you’re watering plants, emptying a pond, or handling drainage issues, selecting the right water pump for your needs is crucial. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the different types of garden water pumps available and how to choose the one that suits your outdoor requirements.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Australia and New Zealands leading pureplay online fashion, lifestyle and sporting destination has had a year of evolution; with seemingly smooth transitions overhauling the businesss order warehouse management system (OWMS), building a new B2B platform business and tackling the intricate returns issue. The Iconic CEO Jere Calmes stepped into the role in July 2023 with a vision to replicate the growth, operational efficiencies and opportunities he implemented at Lamoda Group, a leading online fa
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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.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Imagine walking into a store and being instantly captivated by a product. Now, imagine recreating that same feeling online. Sounds challenging, right? Not with 3d product rendering services. These services are revolutionizing the retail industry by creating stunning, lifelike visuals that grab attention and drive sales. Whether youre an e-commerce giant or a small boutique, product 3D rendering services can help you showcase your products in ways that photos simply cant.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
With our lives increasingly pushed and shaped by digital convenience, productivity and efficiency, the role of physical retail has also transcended simple transactions. Todays stores have long become places far beyond buying goods, they have become critical spaces for emotional connection, sensory engagement, and brand storytelling. To be a champion and leader in physical execution, retailers must appeal to the deeper workings of our minds by engaging customers on multiple cognitive and emotiona
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Inflation and market pressures are reshaping the retail landscape, demanding innovative approaches to thrive. For retail businesses, unlocking productivity across operationsisntjust a survival tactic itsa strategic advantage. The key lies in embedding productivity initiatives into thecultureoftheoperations, ensuring sustained improvement and long-term competitiveness.
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Pauline Madani’s ‘Renewal’ Art Installation Debuts at Sikka Art Festival 2025: Innovation and Sustainability Highlighted by Studio Thirteen and Nordic Homeworx Pauline Madani, Founder of Nordic Homeworx Renewal embodies a shared dedication to innovation and design. Design Middle East speaks with Pauline Madani, Founder of Nordic Homeworx , as she explores the impact of sustainability, creativity, and collaboration.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest televised games of the year and may be the one time consumers are willfully glued to their screens awaiting ads. Unfortunately, US-based prebiotics soda brand Poppis Super Bowl campaign failed to meet consumer expectations. However, it wasn’t its big screen campaign that disappointed but rather its influencer campaign.
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Bond Interiors Group’s new firm provides comprehensive tailored luxury renovation services Saad A Moaswes & Mario Formisano Bond Interiors , one of the regions largest and most established fit-out companies, has announced the launch of its sister company Bond Habitat , aimed at the thriving luxury residential market. Supported by an expert team of construction professionals, Bond Habitat provides a range of services to suit clients needs, whether they want everything from the initial d
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
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Food Group’s net profit surged in the fiscal first half on the back of positive sales momentum in the cafe, coffee, bakery segment. The group’s net income surged 73.8 per cent year over year to $7.3 million as revenue increased 19.2 per cent to $73.7 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) soared 45.7 per cent to $16.8 million.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
UChicago Medicine Crown Point is one of the nations newest multispecialty care centers. This innovative, free-standing micro-hospital is filling a.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
OTB, parent of Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, has reported lower sales for the last fiscal year as a decline in wholesale more than offset growth in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel. The groups net sales for the year ended December 31 were 1.7 billion (US$1.77 billion), down 4.9 per cent on a reported basis and 3.1 per cent in constant currency compared to 2023.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the premium actives-led beauty brand Minimalist. Founded in 2020 by Mohit Yadav and Rahul Yadav, Minimalist is one of the fastest growing digital-first brands that sits at the intersection of beauty and actives-led science.
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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Step One Clothing’s net profit grew despite a decline in new customers in the first half. The online underwear retailer’s net profit soared 15.1 per cent to $8.2 million while revenue rose 6.8 per cent to $48.1 million. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 10.4 per cent to $11.2 million but gross margin slid to 78 per cent.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Have you ever stepped into a space that feels like its whispering promises of indulgence and unveiling the secrets of.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As a timeless symbol of love, a carefully chosen scent can leave a lasting impression, but picking the right perfume can feel like a daunting task. The Perfume Shop, the UKs largest specialist perfume retailer, celebrated all things Valentines as it reported strong sales results with over 240,000 bottlessold during 1st February to the special […] I
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Food Group (RFG) has plans to disrupt Australias $1.7 billion sandwich market when it brings popular US brand Firehouse Subs here later in 2025. The multi-brand food franchisor has targeted south east Queensland for the launch restaurant, and plans 165 restaurants in 10 years. Restaurant Brands International (RBI) owns the Firehouse Subs brand.
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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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Costa Coffee, The Nations Favourite Coffee Shop, has announced that it will increase pay rates from 1 April 2025 for over 15,000 team members in its 1,500 UK company-owned stores. This 8m investment raises the starting national pay rate for its Baristas to 12.60 per hour, from 12 per hour.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
From Uggs autumn-inspired space in Shanghai to Minisos character-themed event in Singapore, brands are creating dynamic, interactive hubs for shoppers. Heres a closer look at the latest pop-up activations across Asia during the last quarter. Ugg ‘Hi’ experience pop-up in Shanghai Ugg launched a pop-up store on Anfu Road in Shanghai in collaboration with 13 De Marzo, featuring Ugg’s seasonal collections and Marzo cafe shop.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This week, Marks & Spencer will unveil its first ever cross business underwear campaign spanning across womenswear and menswear, Make an Understatement. M&S has maintained its market leading position in womens underwear for over five years with a 39.5% share in bras and 1 in 3 women in the UK buying their knickers from M&S. […] If you w
Design Boom
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
each material in the studioboom's palette amplifies the other to create an expression of the paris texas identity. The post stone, steel, and concrete converge in studioboom’s bold milan showroom for paris texas appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Landsec has secured planning permission from Cardiff City Council to transform a former Debenhams unit into a dynamic 102,000sq ft city square. This investment underscores Landsecs long-term commitment to retail, reaffirming confidence in the sectors future and its ability to drive sustainable economic growth.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Pricer , a global leader in digital shelf-edge solutions, and Focal Systems , a leader in shelf-edge AI, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digitisation and optimisation of physical retail stores. This collaboration brings together Pricers innovations in dynamic pricing and shelf-edge communication with Focal Systems advanced computer vision and product availability solutions, to maximise shopper satisfaction while optimising operational efficiency for retailers.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading online sports nutrition brand, Myprotein, have again teamed up with luxury chocolatier, Hotel Chocolat to launch a caramel pecan flavoured variation of their popular double-dough brownie. An exciting addition to Myproteins highly popular protein snack range, the new vegan Hotel Chocolat brownie is packed with 12g of high-quality plant-based prote
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Kevel, the leading provider of API-based retail media ad serving technology, has announced the acquisition of Nexta, an automated advertising self-serve platform. The acquisition illustrates Kevels commitment to redefining the retail media landscape with an all-encompassing solution to arm retailers with the right tools to manage multi-channel ad investment, optimize performance and unlock revenue opportunities.
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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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Back for another year, WickesFebruaryPaintEvent offers DIYers a chance to refresh their homes for less with deals on top Wickes paintranges. Running from30thJanuary – 26thFebruary, shoppers can add a splash of colour to their homes this winter with discounts on Dulux and Crown, as well as Wickes’ own high-quality paintranges.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
As Manchesters gastronomic prowess continues to rise, leading retail and leisure destination, Trafford Centre unveils new restaurant dining development Eastern Garden, dedicated to Mancunian talent, a first for the shopping centre. Responding to consumer demand, Eastern Garden celebrates independent operators with a line-up that includes Nichi, Chit n Chaat, Hello Oriental and Blanchflower Coffee and Bakery, demonstrating the centres commitment to championing the regions cuisine.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Global fintech SumUp has been appointed the official payment processor for the worlds most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, The O2. The multi-year deal, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, covers supply of payment processing on-site (including SumUps point of sale solutions as well as self-service Kiosk) and sponsorship of pa
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In today’s digital age, where online transactions are essential, the security of payment systems is crucial. Biometric authentication has become a key technology in strengthening the security of these systems. Financial institutions and businesses utilize biometric data to create payment processes that are not only seamless but also secure and easy for users.
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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