Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Womenswear brand Forever New is opening three flagship stores in Kuwait as part of its strategic partnership with fashion conglomerate Apparel Group. The collaboration will also expand Forever New’s online presence to 6thStreet.com in the UAE. Founded in Melbourne in 2006, the brand is known for its wearable and timeless collections that celebrate modern femininity, with over 400 retail and concession stores globally and over 30 million visitors to its websites each year.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Developers of modern software offer global corporations of all kinds to improve their work system. For this purpose, providers have developed a special board of directors management software. The introduction of such board portals can not only improve the system of organizing and conducting working meetings. It can also increase the efficiency of the team as a whole.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

PLBY Group, the company behind the Playboy and Honey Birdette brands, has agreed to sell its sexual wellness business Lovers for about $13.5 million as part of a strategic review. PLBY Group entered a definitive agreement to divest its Lovers business to LV Holding, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter. After the closing of the sale, Playboy Enterprises will sell all the equity of its subsidiary TLA Acquisition Corp, holder of the Lovers business.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you worried about getting your startup noticed on social media? It can be daunting to get started with your new business venture on social media, but keep in mind that every successful company will have started with 0 followers! Social media has a staggering 4.8 billion users worldwide, which means it can be a fantastic platform for increasing brand awareness and engaging with your target market.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As the fashion world grapples with rapid shifts in consumer behaviour, H&M is setting its sights on the digital frontier with its recent launch on Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Shopee. The move will enable shoppers in Singapore and Malaysia to swipe, click, and fill their virtual carts with H&M’s full range of offerings, from the latest Fall/Winter collection to timeless staples.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The pace of life and the demands of work mean that we often forget the importance of looking after our own well-being while at work. Long hours in front of a computer, frequent meetings and the pressure of deadlines can lead to staff suffering from fatigue and reduced efficiency.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is trialling a blister pack recycling scheme for its own-label medicines in a UK supermarket first. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is working with recycling firm TerraCycle to encourage customers to recycle their empty medicine packets made from plastic and aluminium foil.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With higher inflation and other macroeconomic pressures, many Australian households are tightening their belts. As consumers manage cost of living pressures, it’s led to a pullback in spending across the retail landscape, particularly in non-discretionary categories. CommBank’s latest Consumer Insights Report shows that around one in four Australians have not enough, or just enough, to meet household expenses.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

ISHCMC Primary Canteen & Lounge has been thoughtfully designed to be a vibrant and nurturing space for our young students.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The CEO of Metcash’s liquor pillar, Chris Baddock, has retired due to health reasons after about four years at the company. Baddock is expected to take a four-month break before acting as a part-time advisor for Metcash. Baddock joined Metcash in 2019 and has overseen growth across key areas of the liquor business including sales to retail and on-premise customers, and in owned and exclusive brands.

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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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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The goal of the Lumi3re project was to bring anarchy to the shopping mall – a bold kind of confidence.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nisa is set to accelerate the roll out of the Jisp ‘Scan & Save’ loyalty service, to all Nisa retailers, delivering competitive discounts on key products, across all categories, for their shoppers. The loyalty platform utilises AR voucher technology to bring discounts on branded products, driving increased loyalty and sales for retailers and helps le

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Bir Land, located in Liangzhu cultural village, Hangzhou, is an artistic commercial complex designed for micro-vacations. As the final piece.

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Parker Design

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When it comes to annual reports, most of us may picture a printed document – pages filled with detailed copy and statistics. But have you considered digital corporate reporting? Were you aware of digital reports? An increasing number of organisations have already made the move, or offer it as an alternative. No longer just a pdf version of a traditional printed annual report that may have come first, the power and impact of digital reports cannot be underestimated.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Gary Hawkesford, sales manager of BrightBridge The rapid evolution of the retail landscape in the last ten years, accelerated by the global pandemic, means retailers have had to transform their business at an equally fast-pace to stay in the game.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As a product designer, my focus lies in crafting tangible objects. However, when I venture into the job market seeking opportunities in renowned companies like Apple, […] The post Giorgio Biscaro: navigating as an Art Director in the world of Design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Reposit, in partnership with City to Sea, Marks & Spencer and Ecover, have today announced the launch of a “game changing” reuse project. The new project will demonstrate a commercially, operationally and environmentally scalable reuse platform to help accelerate the transition from single-use packaging to reuse.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Staring down pricing giants like Amazon and Walmart as an indie eCommerce retailer can feel like a David vs. Goliath kind of battle. With their endless resources and massive economies of scale, they constantly bombard customers with promotions and razor-thin margins you can’t match. At its core, pricing is a delicate balancing act between profit, demand, competition, and costs.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, eBay unveils its branded film which goes on a journey with Amy Bannerman, eBay’s Pre-Loved Style Director to showcase the importance of encouraging sustainability, value and trust in the fashion world and Love Island icon Tasha Ghouri, the company’s first Pre-loved Fashion Ambassador who shows how people can express themselves through fashion, wit

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Parcel Pending

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Paris, October 9, 2023 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, and a major global open locker network operator, announces that Galimmo , a real estate company that owns and operates the shopping centers adjacent to Cora hypermarkets in France, will soon be offering Parcel Pending by Quadient smart parcel delivery within its French network.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Caravan, the craft coffee and all-day dining pioneer, has teamed up with Waitrose to launch a selection of its home compostable coffee pods and premium coffee into the national retailer for an exclusive supermarket listing.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In the competitive world of trade shows and exhibitions, standing out from competitors is crucial for your brand’s success. Custom trade show booths play a pivotal role in capturing the attention of attendees and potential clients. In these competitive arenas, having the best possible booth could be paramount for your brand to reach that all-important large audience.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Creed has launched a beautiful new scent called Carmina (£260). In a nod to the House’s esteemed tailoring origins, the inspiration for Carmina comes from Henry Creed’s fashion sketchbooks. The bold yet sultry fragrance draws on notes including: Top Notes: Black Cherry, Saffron, & Pink Pepper Heart Notes: Rose de Mai, Violet, Cashmere Wood & Peon

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Australian retailers are expanding their horizons after the Covid pandemic and actively assessing opportunities overseas. Despite some unsuccessful forays beyond the borders of Australia and New Zealand by some retailers, there is increasing optimism about global expansion. Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Eurofund Group, the international real estate investment and development company, announced today the addition of King Pins bowling to Silverburn in Glasgow. The new King Pins unit, together with the recently agreed space for premium electric car brand Polestar, a new café, and a reconfigured entrance concludes the repositioning of over 31,000 sq. ft in

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Pokémon decks, Funko collectables, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and baseball trading cards. What do these things have in common? They all contribute to the multibillion-dollar market for physical and digital collectables. A report by market research and consultancy firm Market Decipher states that the global collectables market was valued at US$426 billion in 2022 and is predicted to reach US$1 trillion by 2032.

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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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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bebeto is proud to announce the launch of its first sweet shop in the UK, which opens in Wimbledon in London on Thursday 12 October. As well as bespoke shelves and walls to display Bebeto’s range of delicious gummy sweet lines, there is a pick and mix wall, a café and a seating area.

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Drytac

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Glen will take on the new role having served as Technical Sales Manager for Industrial Products in Canada since joining Drytac in September 2021. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce that Glen Fitzgerald has been promoted to the position of Director of Sales for the Americas.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In anticipation of Frieze London, Desiderio No1 is set to captivate art and prosecco enthusiasts with the release of a truly remarkable collection of unique bottles adorned with iconic art. Desiderio N°1’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and excellence in the prosecco industry shines through in this latest endeavor.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This October, premium nutrition brand, Protein Works, are launching the highly-anticipated new iteration of their best-selling protein bars: Loaded Legends. See below for a peek into how their community is reacting to the news of their legendary return*.

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