Design Week
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Extended reality (XR) is “here to stay”, and designers must shape how society uses this new technology, a leading curator says. Ulrich Schrauth leads the XR and Immersive Programme for the BFI London Film Festival.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 14, 2024
South Korean luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster has opened its first flagship boutique in Australia, in collaboration with omnichannel brand distributor Bluebell Group. Located at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, the 250sqm flagship offers Gentle Monster’s full range of product and experience to Australian consumers. The store features giant head kinetic objects highlighting the brand’s compelling visual narratives.
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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 14, 2024
QUIZ, the omni-channel fashion brand, has opened its newly designed and relocated store in South Mall, Derby. Although just four units away from QUIZ’s former shop in the shopping centre, the larger space, approximately 1,900 sq ft of sales floor, offers a more spacious and premium shopping experience for customers. The store has been decorated in line with QUIZ’s recently revamped and modernised shop design, including an open ceiling with a central raft and led spotlights throughout the store,
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Harvey Norman has opened its first store in England, at the Merry Hill shopping centre in West Midlands. The store features appliances from well-known brands such as Dyson, Shark, Apple, Samsung, LG, Miele, and Sage, as well as furniture from sofas and dining sets to bedroom suites and mattresses. It also offers an assortment of smaller items, including kitchenware. “With over 300 stores in eight countries across the globe, it will be no surprise that we have been wanting to make our entra
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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Merry Hill has welcomed lifestyle, technology, and home appliance retailer, Harvey Norman, which has opened its 57,000 sq ft flagship store. The new space is the retail giant’s first location in England. Internationally known as a home for big brands, Harvey Norman’s new store offers its extensive range of products designed to enhance the home. This includes a selection of luxury furniture, including sofas, dining sets, bedroom suites and mattresses, as well as an assortment of smaller items inc
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Coty expects to report about 4 per cent to 5 per cent like-for-like sales growth in the fiscal first quarter, below its forecast 6 per cent increase. The company noted its perfume segment continued to outperform, supported by expansion in both volumes and price/mix, while the beauty segment continued experiencing slower growth due to unit demand. Very tight order and inventory management also contributed to weaker performance in certain markets such as the US, Australia, and China.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Established in 2022 by Vinh Nguyen and two co-founders, Ther Gab quickly became a hit among young Vietnamese consumers. Within its first year, the brand’s popularity soared, leading to a partnership with Singaporean multi-brand retailer Sift & Pick for international expansion. Riding this wave of success, Ther Gab is now setting its sights on the South Korean market, demonstrating its ambitious growth strategy.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Loyalty programmes have been around for over 100 years, allowing customers to get rewarded for sticking with a business. Now, thanks to the internet, it’s easy for even small and midsize businesses to set up a similar arrangement. Competition may be fierce and not every programme is made equal, but these three building blocks are present in almost all successful loyalty programmes. 1.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Trewithen Dairy ([link] has proudly announced the launch of its groundbreaking Regen Milk, available nationwide at 640 Tesco stores from Wednesday 16 October. This innovative product – available in 1L (RRP £1.55) and 2L (RRP £2.40) semi-skimmed bottles – marks a significant milestone in the Cornish dairy’s commitment to sustainable and regene
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
We redesigned Tequila Socorro, respecting its original essence and, through textures inspired by the richness of Mexican culture, infused key.
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
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ryman, the iconic high-street stationery retailer, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability this Recycle Week 2024. Since joining the Writing Instruments Free Recycling Programme sponsored by BIC and managed by TerraCycle in 2019, Ryman stores have recycled over 3.5 million pens, allowing the equivalent of 35,000 k
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In 2018, OPEN was commissioned to transform a commercial complex under construction located in central Beijing into an art center.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! QUIZ, the omni-channel fashion brand, has opened its newly designed and relocated store in South Mall, Derby. Although just four units away from QUIZ’s former shop in the shopping centre, the larger space, approximately 1,900sq ft of sales floor, offers a more spacious and premium shopping experience for customers.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In the early 21st century, China witnessed a remarkable surge in museum construction. Cities blossomed under the banner of cultural.
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Design Middleeast
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Isola Design Group, the Milan-based design company renowned for providing visibility and opportunities to independent designers, design studios, and brands worldwide, has officially launched in the Middle East with its first-ever regional headquarters, which will be located in Dubai Design District (d3). The arrival of Isola Design Group in Dubai underscores the growing importance of the Middle Eastern market in the international design sector and d3’s cementing profile as an international desi
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
As a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses globally, Zurich has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence. Their.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Munns as UK convenience trading director. With over two decades of experience with retailers such as M&S, Sainsburys, Morrisons and ASDA, Hannah brings extensive knowledge and a passion for food to bp’s UK retail business.
Design Week
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Designers often say they like limitations, that the best creative thinking happens within set parameters. But some projects come with more limitations than others. Planning Unit jumped at the chance to design the new guidebook for the V&A, having worked on three previous books for the museum. But for this project, there was limited room […] Source What to read next: Revisiting W.E.B.
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.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Asda is investing in two new Bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refuelling facilities, as the retailer continues to make progress towards reducing overall carbon emissions. Working closely with Gasrec – a major fuel provider for commercial vehicles in the UK – the new refuelling facilities in Warrington and Dartford now mean Asda has thirteen fully operatio
Design Week
OCTOBER 14, 2024
There’s nothing more ageing than realising that me liking the 1960s in the 1990s, is the mirror of youth liking the 1990s in the 2020s. How the hell did that happen? It got me thinking about nostalgia. In our fast-moving times, it’s become a hot topic of political and cultural debate.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Smurfit Westrock has worked with Nestlé to launch an innovative, paper- based tub for its iconic Quality Street sweets this Christmas. The beautifully designed pack is the first of its kind to hit supermarket shelves.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
OCTOBER 14, 2024
How do you attract more attendees to your trade show booth? Brace yourself—there’s no magic trick or one-size-fits-all solution that will effortlessly reel in the crowds. If you hope to find a flashy gimmick that guarantees instant success, you’re in for a reality check. It’s not that easy. For one thing, if you’re exhibiting at a big industry show, like Global Pet Expo for example, you’re competing for attention with 1,100 other exhibitors.
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Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The new store, the first of its kind in Ireland, brings New Balance to the historic Grafton Street (Sráid Grafton), one of Dublin’s most prominent shopping streets. Designed around central seating areas, the store’s retail concept offers an inviting space that encourages customers to gather, find inspiration, and explore their authentic style.
Drytac
OCTOBER 14, 2024
The Ontario-based custom signage company used Drytac’s Polar Transit Air and ReTac Smooth 150 to produce a range of signs and graphics for use across several Zehrs supermarket locations. Canadian custom signage specialist Prosigns.ca recently used Drytac Polar Transit Air , a white 3.2 mil (80µ) polymeric self-adhesive vinyl and Drytac ReTac Smooth 150 , a white 6 mil (150µ) polymeric self-adhesive vinyl to produce eye-catching signs and graphics for use across several Zehrs supermarket location
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! conic baking brand, Betty Crocker launched its interactive Dream Bake Studio at The Trafford Centre, Manchester this 10th October. Set to inspire bakers and drive new engagement with consumers through a fun and interactive activation created by Momentum Worldwide, the cake pop-up has a unique difference – it harnessed the power of AI.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nespresso Professional announces the launch of its newest coffee capsule in the Origins range: Indonesia, a premium, Fairtrade, single origin coffee that captures the rich and diverse flavours of the Indonesian archipelago.
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.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Spar’s national brand campaign, BIG Deals of Christmas, is back and bigger than ever for 2024. Launching in Spar stores on 17th October in Scotland and from 31st October in England and Wales, this year’s campaign promises even more incredible promotional offers.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! General Mills is proud to announce its continued partnership with ASDA’s Tickled Pink campaign in a mission to raise £7 million for national breast cancer charities across October. By supporting this initiative, General Mills aims to help raise awareness about breast cancer, support early detection and contribute to vital research and life-changing suppo
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op relaunches its Pangbourne store today following a six-week programme of works and improvements to transform the store. Located in The Square, Pangbourne, the 3,000sq ft store supports 16 local jobs and re-launches (Friday, 11 October) following a major makeover.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Popular cosmetics brand BPerfect and Manchester-founded sportswear retailer Castore, have become the latest growing retail brands to select Manchester Arndale for their first store in the city. Castore will occupy a 1,072sq ft space after signing for a 10-year term.
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