Fri.Aug 23, 2024

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Innovative Retail with Sustainable Features for Nike

Retail Design Blog

Nike has re-opened its doors at Westfield Mall of The Netherlands, introducing the innovative Nike Rise concept to this premier.

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New B&Q Local Brighton Store opens its doors

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! B&Q, the UK’s leading home and garden improvement retailer has today (Friday 23 August) opened its doors to its new B&Q Local Brighton store which is located on North Street (143 North Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1RE).

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Official Location and Dates for KBIS 2025 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

The premier Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, in 2025. The official dates for KBIS 2025 are Feb. 25th– 27th. Registration for this hallmark event opens in September; click here to be notified. What happens at KBIS? KBIS is North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design.

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Autumn comes early as Costa Club members get exclusive access to the Maple Hazel Iced Latte

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Calling all Maple Hazel fans! Costa Coffee, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Maple Hazel Iced Latte – just in time for the Autumn season.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Al-Futtaim IKEA Expands in Abu Dhabi with Second Small Store at Dalma Mall

Design Middleeast

Al-Futtaim IKEA today celebrated the grand opening of its newest small store at Dalma Mall in Abu Dhabi. This milestone comes just weeks after the successful launch of its first store in City Center Fujairah, marking the second new location in a month. This expansion highlights IKEA’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence and providing functional, affordable home furnishings in the UAE.

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Aldi offers shoppers chance to win share of £5,000 worth of vouchers by voting for ‘Fan Favourite’ products

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is calling on shoppers to help uncover the nation’s top products in its new ‘Fan Favourite’ survey, with £5,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Customers can vote for their favourite Aldi items across ten categories, including ‘Lunch’, ‘Fakeaway’, ‘Top Tipple’ and ‘Health & Beauty’ as well as ‘Social Media Star’, which includes a […] If you

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Over half of CX leaders feel wait times will be eliminated in as little as three years

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Customer experience (CX) leaders are planning to operate in a radically different landscape in as little as three years, according to a new study of over 1,300 senior CX leaders from Zendesk. Over two-thirds (68%) of those in the UK expect an end to traditional CX as we know it, giving way to radically different industry dynamics. […] If you want m

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O2 heroes the unmatched flexibility of Switch Up in the third chapter of ‘Only O2’ campaign series

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! O2 showcases the flexibility available to customers in its new campaign ‘Only O2/Switch Up’ which launches today in partnership with agency of record VCCP London. This new integrated campaign is the third chapter of the ‘Only O2’ trilogy, which visualises the benefits available exclusively to O2 customers, and highlights the unique freedom an

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Yakult to unveil new Plus Peach drink on 1 September

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Yakult announces a new addition to its range of fermented milk drinks – Yakult Plus Peach which will be on sale from 1 September 2024. The new drink is bursting with a juicy peach flavour to tickle the taste buds.

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GO York, biggest outdoor store in Europe, opens today in York

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The biggest ever outdoor store in Europe opens in York today, 23 August 2024. The brand new GO York store has officially opened at Vangarde Shopping Park, with a grand opening weekend on 7th and 8th September.

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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

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Barbour opens at 37 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Barbour, the British luxury lifestyle brand, has opened at 37 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. The historic retailer’s store is centred around its fresh design concept of New Heritage, which celebrates its dual identity as both historic in legacy and contemporary in design.

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Lidl confirms bank holiday opening hours for stores and summer savings

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As the August bank holiday approaches, Lidl has confirmed its opening hours for stores nationwide over the extended weekend. Customers will be able to head to their local Lidl as usual on both Saturday 24th August and Sunday 25th August.

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Caledonia Park, Scotland’s designer outlet village, welcomes Moss

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced leading menswear brand, Moss, has opened at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. This marks a Scottish outlet debut at the destination, with Moss opening a new generation store featuring a brand new look and feel, following its rebrand in 2022.

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North Point Shopping Centre in Hull announces arrival of Cards Direct

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! North Point Shopping Centre in Hull has announced the arrival of another nationwide retailer, greetings cards specialist Cards Direct, which will open its doors to the public on August 31st. Cards Direct has taken a 10-year lease on the 2,130sq ft unit at the centre in Bransholme, and follows other recent big name lettings at […] If you want more i

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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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Virgin Media O2 celebrates freedom better broadband brings with new ‘Walrus Whizzer’ campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Virgin Media O2 today launches the third chapter of its ‘To Better and Beyond’ campaign, ‘Walrus Whizzer’, an integrated campaign from agency of record VCCP, which highlights the freedom that better broadband brings.

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Lidl’s Perlenbacher Premium Pilsner awarded ‘World’s Best Classic Pilsner’ at the 2024 World Beer Awards

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A taste worth more, for less! Lidl’s Perlenbacher Premium Pilsner has been officially awarded the ‘World’s Best Classic Pilsner’ at the World Beer Awards 2024. The pilsner came out on ‘hop’ after three rounds of assessments, including an initial blind taste test by the judges, followed by a second taste test round to decide which product has […] If

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Costa Coffee brings a fresh boost to Billericay thanks to store uplift

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Nations Favourite Coffee Shop*, Costa Coffee, has today re-opened its refreshed high street store in Billericay. Offering customers a new way to Costa, the uplifted store introduces a variety of exciting new features designed to enhance the coffee experience.

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Savour the last of the summer with a bottle of Rathfinny Rosé Brut 2019

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Rathfinny Rosé Brut 2019 is an expressive Sussex Sparkling wine, frequently described as an “English summer in a glass”, made in the traditional method from grapes grown and hand-harvested on Rathfinny’s single-site Wine Estate in East Sussex, England.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

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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bp reveals how motorists are fuelling themselves for the bank holiday getaway

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As the nation gears up to hit the road, bp has revealed the food and drinks that will keep motorists going on their journeys over the summer bank holiday. The retailer estimates that in the days either side of the long weekend, it expects to sell a staggering over 553,000 cups of coffee in its 300+ company […] If you want more information Retail Ti

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With 124 sleeps to go John Lewis predicts the top 10 toys for Christmas 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! After months of testing and deliberating, our expert toy buyers have announced the top 10 toys for the year. This year the top picks focus on togetherness with all toys designed to play with friends or family and encourage imaginary play and escapism As Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary this year we expect the dolls to […] If you want more in

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Eleven UK Poundland customers still to be found in £30,000 ‘Grand in Your Hand’ giveaway

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Already 19 lucky customers have walked out of their local Poundland store £1,000 richer thanks to Poundland’s new ‘Grand in your Hand’ promotion but there are still 11 winners to be found over the next 10 days.

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Majestic reports surging organic wine sales on eve of Organic September

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has revealed that its organic wine sales have almost doubled over the past year as availability and demand for wines in the planet-friendly category accelerated ahead of expectations.

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s