Fri.Aug 30, 2024

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How to measure emotion: The new metric for success in experiential retail

Inside Retail

Picture this: You walk into a store, drawn in by an eye-catching window display. As you enter, you’re greeted by a subtle scent that evokes memories of home and music that get you feeling adventurous. A friendly staff member offers you advice on new products to explore. You try on a jacket using an augmented-reality mirror that shows how it looks in different settings.

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Primark marks milestone 450th store as it opens its doors in Orlando, Florida

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Primark, the international fashion retailer, has today opened the doors to its 450th store in Orlando, Florida. The milestone coincides with Primark’s 55th anniversary when founder Arthur Ryan opened the first store in the summer of 1969 in Ireland.

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MFG co-CEO Marcus Bartlett talks The Trybe acquisition and omnichannel growth

Inside Retail

A few weeks before Accent Group approached Munro Footwear Group (MFG) about acquiring its kids’ shoe business The Trybe, the privately held company’s co-CEOs Marcus Bartlett and Jay Munro discussed the same idea. “[We] had been walking some shopping centres, and we did make reference to, ‘It’d be great to get our hands on something like The Trybe,’ because it does fit a couple of gaps for us,” Bartlett told Inside Retail.

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The Curators Original Salted Pork Puffs launch into Waitrose 22 September

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Supercharged savoury snack brand, The Curators, who deliver knock-out flavour and power-packed nutrition, announces the launch of its award-winning Original Salted Pork Puffs, priced at £1.25, into 120 Waitrose stores nationwide, from 22 September.

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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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Harvey Norman’s net profit plunges 34.7 per cent

Inside Retail

Harvey Norman ‘s net profit and revenue fell amid inflationary pressures in the last fiscal year. The furniture and electronics retailer’s profit declined 34.7 per cent to $187.1 million as revenue slid 3.9 per cent to $4.11 billion. Its franchising operations segment’s revenue fell 8.9 per cent to $971.2 million while the overseas company-operated retail segment grew 1.2 per cent to $2.63 billion.

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Abbott Lyon sponsors ITV2’s Olivia Attwood’s Bad Boyfriends

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Abbott Lyon has sponsored ITV2’s highly anticipated new reality series, Olivia Attwood’s Bad Boyfriends, which is fronted by one of the luxury jewellery brand’s ambassadors, Olivia Attwood. The new series, launching on Sunday 1st September on ITV2 and ITVX, sees badly behaved boyfriends receive the shock of their lives, as their expected lads’ holiday is

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Retail footfall shows resilience despite summer getaways and UK riots

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In a month typically dominated by the great summer getaway, retail footfall failed to falter and rose by +0.9% from the month before in UK’s retail destinations. This growth was primarily driven by rises in retail parks (+2%) and shopping centres (+2.1%) whereas high streets witnessed a marginal decline of -0.1% likely boosted by a rebound in activity du

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IRE 2025 Dates 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is setting up shop at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX, founded in 1955, IRE has brought the largest gathering of roofing contractors and exterior professionals under one roof – pun intended! The official dates for IRE are February 19-21. Raise the Roof! IRE has graced its presence in many different cities such as Las Vegas, Nashville, and Orlando but makes its way down south to San Antonio for the 2025 edition.

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Makeup Revolution unveils 2024 Beauty Advent Calendar for £48

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following the sell-out success of their beauty Advent Calendar last year which had a huge 24,500 people sign up to the waitlist, Makeup Revolution’s Advent Calendar is back by popular demand and is better than ever for 2024.

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The Mix Restaurant and Café by The Bloom architects

Retail Design Blog

“Mix” is a restaurant and café project designed with the philosophy of blending nature and architecture. The main highlight of.

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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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The CRIMPiT Wrap is launching in Tesco

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The CRIMPiT Wrap is launching in Tesco – its first foray into food and grocery multiples. The simple to use, high-quality CRIMPiT Wrap means shoppers can create quality hot or cold wraps at home, without losing fillings.

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Sanofi office by The Design Group

Retail Design Blog

The Sanofi office is a space where the harmony of nature meets modernity, creating an innovative and inspiring work environment.

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New experiential store opening: The Perfume Shop in Clydebank

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop has opened the doors to another new and improved experiential store at 60 Sylvania Way, Clydebank Shopping Centre, Clydebank, G81 2UA. Opening in just a few days, the iconic retailer, who this year celebrates its 32nd Birthday, will be continuing to offer the hottest perfume launches, celebrity fragrances and classic designer scents, [&#

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adidas store by Checkland Kindleysides

Retail Design Blog

Sportswear behemoth adidas has upped its retail game with the inauguration of a striking new store in Los Angeles. Situated.

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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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First reveal: John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar is back and the 2024 edition features more full-size beauty must-haves than ever before. Following a +400% surge in customers searching for ‘Beauty Advent Calendar’ on johnlewis.com over the summer, the retailer is launching its customer sign-up page earlier than ever this year.

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Nutrigums develops chewable vitamin gummy with a combination of cranberry and vitamin C

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Vegan global vitamin brand, Nutrigums, has developed a chewable gummy supplement that’s bursting with a powerful combination of cranberry and vitamin C. The new cherry-flavour Cranberry & Vitamin C gummy is packed with a high concentration of cranberry fruit which, according to NHS advice, could be helpful in preventing Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

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Kirsty’s reveal latest brand to launch: Flourish by Kirsty’s

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kirsty’s, the UK’s No.1 free-from ready meal brand, is proud to reveal its latest brand to launch: Flourish by Kirsty’s. This range of mini meals is expertly tailored for children with food allergies or intolerances, making mealtimes a breeze for those parents who are on the challenging journey of navigating food allergies.

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Glencadam Distillery extends cask finish collection with a duo of new expressions

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Historic East Highland distillery Glencadam has announced two new exciting cask finishes as part of its innovative non-age statement collection – Glencadam Riserva Di Amarone and Glencadam Reserva De Madeira.

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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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Gopuff offers back-to-school lunch deliveries for £3.40

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gopuff, the instant delivery service, is offering delicious school lunches for just £3.40 including delivery which includes a sandwich, crisps, yoghurt, fruit and a drink. With around 9.1 million pupils in school, an increase of 18,200 from last year, three-quarters of parents dread the back-to-school routine.

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New Co-op Englefield store launches to serve and support the Surrey village of Englefields Green

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new Co-op store has launched today (Thursday, 29, August) to serve and support the village of Englefield Green, with the sales area more than doubling in size and improved back of shop facilities to enhance the range and choice and, better serve the community.

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L’Artigiano collaborates with FIAT for expansion of vintage Cinquecento Gelateria

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As part of its ambitious expansion plan in the United States, L’Artigiano Gelato, known for its authentic Italian flavours, has announced an exciting collaboration with the FIAT brand, the iconic Italian automaker that recently celebrated its 125th birthday.

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Reawakening retail: how independent retailer Philip Morris & Son is bucking high street trends

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! It’s an ongoing battle that we hear about a lot; the highstreet retail landscape is facing significant upheaval. Numerous household brands are closing their doors, including Fenwick in London, an institution since 1891, which closed its Bond Street store this February.

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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