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Turning holiday insights into year-round success

Inside Retail

The holiday sale season is a whirlwind for retailers. Its a time of heightened consumer spending, aggressive promotions, and operational intensity. But once the dust settles, the real work begins: analysing the data generated during this period to inform strategies that can drive growth for the year ahead. Analysing key holiday sales data Retailers are awash with data by the time the sales end.

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

The 2024 edition of MAPIC has now closed, but once again it has affirmed itself as an indispensable business platform in an ever-evolving industry. Despite the many challenges facing the retail sector, these three days of networking and information exchange demonstrated that the sector’s fundamentals remain strong and its determination unwavering.

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The most common mistake retail execs make about data: GPC’s head of analytics

Inside Retail

Marieke Van Bruggen has been coding for nearly 30 years, but she still feels like she’s “learning a lot in this space” “This space” being the realm of data and digital analytics , a part of the retail industry that has become increasingly critical to business success. “There’s been a lot of change, even just since Covid with e-commerce obviously getting much more of a focus than it was previously,” Van Bruggen told Inside Retail.

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Spotlight on Innovation: Visit Theatro at NRF 2025: The Big Show

Theatro

The retail worlds pulse beats strongest at one event each year: the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show. This premier trade show, held annually in New York City, gathers retailers, technology innovators, and thought leaders from across the globe to showcase the latest advancements in the industry. Theatro is excited to be part of the NRF 2025 Big Show, and we invite you to visit our booth to experience firsthand how were transforming frontline communication and productivity.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

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.

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The Grand Eastlakes Shopping Centre rebrands to One Global Gallery

Inside Retail

The Grand Eastlakes Shopping Centre in Sydney has rebranded to One Global Gallery. The shopping centre is the first of One Global Capital’s planned retail galleries to be created under the brand. The company acquired The Grand Eastlakes Shopping Centre in October and is targeting more acquisitions in the coming months. “We are at the early stage of growth phase of the company,” said Iwan Sunito, chairman and CEO of One Global Capital. “This significant acquisition, in add

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Haypp wrapped: Brits favourite vape flavour revealed in new report

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Inspired by Spotify Wrapped and a Year in Monzo, retailer Haypphas revealed what a year of spending on vapes looked like for Brits in 2024. From the most popular flavours to the most purchased brands, this years data provides an interesting insight into the current vape market.

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Heinz and LKN encourage UK to ‘Rise and Heinz’ with new on-the-go breakfast

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Heinz and the Lean Kitchen Network (LKN) have today announced the launch of its new Heinz Brekkie grab-and-go meals, available in-store at WHSmith. Building on their successful partnership, which delivers delicious Heinz-filled breakfasts straight to the countrys front doors, Heinz and LKN are now bringing these bold flavours to hungry commuters across t

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Swarovski enters fragrance market through licensing deal with Coty

Inside Retail

Swarovski has secured a long-term beauty license with cosmetics company Coty to develop, produce, and distribute new products and fragrances. This partnership will allow the crystals company to establish a presence in the beauty sector as it diversifies its product offerings. Jean Holtzman, Coty’s chief brands officer, Prestige, said partnering with Swarovski is an “ideal fit” for the brand and aligns with its strategy on licenses with multi-category potential. “We are ex

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The Fragrance Shop breaks records with the world’s largest fragrance wall

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Fragrance Shop, the UKs leading independent fragrance retailer, marked its 30th anniversary with a record-breaking moment at its headquarters in Central Manchester. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of The Fragrance Wall, an extraordinary installation showcasing 3,000 fragrances, earning the retailer a coveted spot in the Guinness World Re

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Kering’s Bottega Veneta names Louise Trotter creative director

Inside Retail

Kering has named Louise Trotter as the new creative director of Bottega Veneta, who will take over the role by the end of next month. “Louise brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Bottega Veneta’s tradition of bold creativity and unparalleled excellence,” said Francesca Bellettini, Kering Deputy CEO in charge of brand development. “Through her sophisticated lens, Bottega Veneta will continue to celebrate its heritage while preserving modern relevance.&#

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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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Pantone 2025 Colour of the Year: Mocha Mousse takes over beauty trends

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As we step into the beauty landscape of 2025, Pantones Colour of the Year, Mocha Mousse, emerges as the colour influencer of the year, significantly shaping makeup trends and sparking a surge in searches for mocha mousse makeup by +74%.

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Why retail leaders are choosing key industry events to stay up to date with trends

Inside Retail

It is imperative for retail industry leaders to stay up to date on current and emerging trends important decisions often hinge on relevant data, shared stories and expert opinion. According to a report on research conducted by Honeycomb Strategy and published by iMedia, the Industry Trends & Attitudes Report found that 75 per cent of decision-makers prefer to keep on top of the ever-changing and evolving retail trends by attending key industry events.

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Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions for Retailers

RetailMinded

Recent events have highlighted the critical need for robust supply chain management. The Blue Yonder ransomware attack serves as a stark reminder of vulnerabilities faced by retailers. Understanding and preparing for these disruptions is crucial to maintaining business continuity. In today’s rapidly changing retail landscape, the ability to adapt to supply chain disruptions has become more vital than ever.

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How couturier Steven Khalil navigated being a designer and building a brand

Inside Retail

From a boy, Australian couturier Steven Khalil knew he wanted to design wedding gowns. Khalil recently entered the home interiors market in collaboration with Designer Rugs marking the beginning of his journey to follow the trajectory of Vera Wang with Steven Khalil Interieur. This year he celebrated 30 years in business, dressed hundreds of brides and is preparing to launch a footwear range.

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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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Simplify Retail Team Management With an HR Platform for Retailers 

RetailMinded

Running a retail team comes with its own set of hurdles. From unpredictable work schedules to frequent staff turnover, managing these challenges can feel like an ongoing balancing act. Add in the complexities of payroll and compliance tasks, and its no wonder you might feel stretched thin. The good news? HR platforms are reshaping how retail managers tackle their day-to-day responsibilities.

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Bad faith: Albertsons sues Kroger as mega-merger deal collapses

Inside Retail

Albertsons Companies has filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Co, claiming that the latter willfully breached their merger agreement. Albertsons said Kroger failed to exercise best efforts and to take any and all actions to secure regulatory approval of the transaction. Kroger repeatedly refused to divest assets necessary for antitrust approval, ignored regulators feedback, and rejected stronger divestiture buyers, Albertsons added.

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Celebrating a Successful Collaboration with Todd Snyder: Crafting a Vision into Reality

Show Best

At Showbest Fixture Corporation, we pride ourselves on our ability to transform ideas into tangible, high-quality fixtures that reflect the creativity and vision of our clients. Our recent partnership with the Todd Snyder team is a shining example of this. Together, we brought to life a brand-new retail concept that blends craftsmanship, precision, and efficiency.

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Chanel names Matthieu Blazy as its new creative director

Inside Retail

French fashion house Chanel selected former Bottega Veneta design chief Matthieu Blazy as its next creative director, the company said on Thursday, after months of fevered speculation about the industry’s most coveted job. The choice of Blazy signals a new aesthetic for the privately-owned brand, famous for tweed jackets, double-C logos and No. 5 perfume, and comes amid an industry-wide slump in the luxury sector.

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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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Scandies by AnonymousFish

Retail Design Blog

This is a redesign of the Swedish Fish packaging done for my package design class. My main objective of this.

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Outdoor Venture’s director of brand & marketing on its RL2 debut in Singapore

Inside Retail

Outdoor Venture, distributor and retailer of premium sports and outdoor brands, has launched a new retail concept dubbed RL2 by Running Lab in Singapore following its successful Malaysian debut last May. The new RL2 concept caters to both serious runners and fitness enthusiasts, offering a curated selection of performance wear and lifestyle products that blend functionality with contemporary style.

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Lucida Restaurant and Bar by Shahira Fahmy Architects

Retail Design Blog

The nature of this project is retained to the entertainment industry and located/(anchored in) on a rooftop of a rectangular.

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HARIBO debuts two festive partnerships including iconic toy store Hamley’s

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This festive season, HARIBO has partnered not with one, but two iconic brands, Hamleys and Yorkshires Winter Wonderland to spread childlike happiness across the UK. For the first time, HARIBO partners with iconic toy store, Hamleys, to the embody the spirit of the season and kick proceedings off in style.

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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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Vibra Caffé + Concept Store by Miguel Amado Arquitectos

Retail Design Blog

The project is located at 8 Marvila, in the former wine cellars of Abel Pereira da Fonseca, in Lisbonan iconic.

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Asda’s latest festive launch – the Exceptional Bone In Beef Pie

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Asda launches anExceptional Bone In Beef Pie for Christmas, 2024. Expecting to sell 10,000 over the festive period, it joins eight other pies in Asdas impressive Christmas pie line-up. NEW FOR 2024 Tapping into the Retro Revival trend as referenced inAsda Trend Book 2024/25, where chefs are looking back for new additions to their menus […] If you w

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Landsec headquarters by Modus

Retail Design Blog

We reimagined 30,000 sq ft headquarters for Landsec at 100 Victoria Street, a key project for our long-term client. The.

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H!P introduces Figs in Blankets, a unique plant-based chocolatey twist on a festive classic

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A Willy Wonka-esque Figs in Blankets plant-based chocolate bar combining sweet figs with a salty vegan bacon seasoning and oat milk chocolate has been created just in time for Christmas. The novel chocolatey invention has been created by sustainable, small British business H!

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

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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Outlaw’s new packaging aims to make Peroni a top 10 beer

Design Week

Bristol-based studio Outlaw has designed new secondary packaging for Peroni to drive the brand’s ambitious growth plans.

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Nappy brand Peachies earns B Corp certification

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Peachies, the premium nappy brand for contemporary parents, is thrilled to announce it has become a Certified B Corporation. Peachies joins over 7,000 Certified B Corporations in over 90 countries, across 160+ industries, which form a global community of businesses committed to the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility.

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design/leader: f.r.a. creative director Wesley Meyer

Design Week

Wesley Meyer is creative director of wayfinding agency f.r.a., whose projects include London’s Borough Yards, the Darwin Centre in Shrewsbury and Weybridge Business Park. Design What would your monograph be called? Things I did when not thinking about food.

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THG Studios partners with Creative Force on AI-driven e-commerce content production

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! THG Studios, the award-winning creative agency, announces an innovative partnership with Creative Force, the leading platform for AI-driven e-commerce content production management. The integration of Creative Force enables THG Studios to establish a unified system, that acts as a ‘single source of truth for all photography assets through every ste

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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