Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Coles has the most confusing promotional labels, consumer advocacy group Choice said as it calls for supermarkets to make their tags clear and easy to understand for shoppers. Choice found in a survey that Coles’ ‘Down Down’ and ‘While Stocks Last’ labels confused shoppers as to whether the item was marked down or not. Meanwhile, shoppers are also confused on Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ label, unsure if the product was already discounted.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 24, 2024

JD, New Look and Ann Summers are set to open new concept stores at Derbion, the Midlands retail and leisure destination, following a combined investment of over £5 million. The investment forms part of Derbion’s continuing growth strategy to reposition and support existing retailers alongside new lettings. By actively managing the centre, Derbion has unlocked space to ensure brands benefit from the optimum footprint and location to drive footfall and sales.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Furniture retailer Nick Scali is entering the UK market through acquiring Anglia Home Furnishings, trading as Fabb Furniture, for £3.5 million ($6.7 million). Nick Scali intends to pay $1 million to exercise the option to exit the existing distribution centre arrangement and inject up to $11.5 million of working capital. After the acquisition, Nick Scali said it plans to invest in the existing Fabb Furniture network, which will include store refurbishments and rebranding, setting up a new distri

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The use of cryptocurrency and blockchain in the media and entertainment industry helps to solve challenges in the sector. Blockchain’s inherent features tackle several inefficiencies, simplify the task of management, authenticate published works, and assist with equitable fund distribution.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Coco Republic will collaborate with online lifestyle retailer Revolve to produce a collection of decorative items, to expand its audience to millennial and Gen Z consumers in the US. Coco Republic made their debut at the Revolve Festival 2024 in Palm Springs, California, as the official furniture partner displaying its outdoor range. The joint ‘The Art Of House’ collection, which will be launched next month, promotes the styling of design objects and accessories “to provide col

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op urges colleagues, member-owners and communities blighted by retail crime to write to their Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) candidates and call on them to commit to a crack-down on criminals. The retail industry has seen an unprecedented rise in retail crime driven by repeat and prolific offenders, and ahead of the PCC elections on […] If

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Design Wanted

APRIL 24, 2024

Lea Ceramiche explains how the brand and all its owning Group are transitioning to more and more sustainable manufacturing, revolutionizing the whole building sector and involving […] The post THINk ZERO – looking forward to carbon-neutral ceramic surfaces appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Legacy denim brand, Levi Strauss & Co has rolled out a direct-to-consumer first strategy across its East Pacific Asia market. The pivot away from Levi’s historically successful wholesale model was first introduced with the arrival of new president and CEO Michelle Gass who has her sights set on taking the brand to new heights. Levi’s consider itself a steward of denim and in particular the blue jean – now the iconic brand is taking control of growth by coming back to bricks-and-mortar.

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! JD, the leading retailer of sports fashion and footwear, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated re-opening of its flagship store in Westfield Stratford City. The new and improved store, which opened its doors on Saturday 20th April 2024, promises an exciting new shopping experience for sports enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Reporting by the business media of retail sales and other economic data produced by governments in developing Asia is often too trusting. The official numbers are usually reported unquestioningly, yet they can be deeply flawed for a number of reasons. Occasionally it is worth reminding ourselves that they need to be taken with a pinch of salt, sometimes a handful of it.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

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Design Middleeast

APRIL 24, 2024

DOMOTEX Middle East 2024. DOMOTEX Middle East 2024 has officially commenced at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ushering in a new era of innovation and excellence in the flooring industry and attracting leaders and enthusiasts alike. The event was inaugurated by His Excellency Dawood Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, who subsequently conducted a comprehensive tour of the exhibition halls, engaging with prominent industry participants and exploring the diverse showcases.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

French luxury fashion group Kering has anticipated a decline of up to 45 per cent in operating income for the first half of this year after reporting a 10 per cent drop in revenue in the first quarter. The company logged €4.5 billion (US$4.8 billion) in sales for the three months. “Kering’s performance worsened considerably in the first quarter,” said François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering Group.

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Design Middleeast

APRIL 24, 2024

Image source: Oikos. When the design meets the Italian creative genius and passionate craftsmanship, each product becomes unique. Established in 1990 just a few kilometers from the enchanting city of Venice, Oikos is a proud Italian company driven by a deep appreciation for beauty and quality craftsmanship. Specializing in the creation of high-performance entrance doors, Oikos seamlessly integrates innovative design with functional excellence.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

The APPMA Packaging Design Innovation Award is a prestigious prize given in recognition of achievement in the Australian packaging and processing industry. The award celebrates innovation, leadership, and best practices on the part of the winner, as well as the outstanding design elements that they have introduced in their packaging. Ranpak is proud to have sponsored the 2024 APPMA Packaging Design Innovation Award.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

APRIL 24, 2024

Holographic displays offer a cutting-edge and engaging way to showcase your product in a three-dimensional space. Most Holographic displays use advanced technology to project high-resolution/3D images of your product with the perception of floating mid-air, allowing attendees to observe the product from all angles without touching it. Integrating holographic displays into your presentation can leave a lasting impression on potential clients.

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today at Diddly Squat Farm, Amazon Fresh announced customers can now purchase Diddly Squat Farm Shop products from Amazon Fresh online, as well as in stores. This means that Amazon Fresh customers can now get Diddly Squat’s high-quality products as part of their grocery shop, and is the first time Diddly Squat Farm Shop products […] If you want mor

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Edge

APRIL 24, 2024

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Brands will struggle to scale their video usage and harness critical customer engagement opportunities if they can’t overcome post-production challenges according to the first Cloudinary Global Video Survey of web developers, marketers and other business leaders across 15 countries.

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Parcel Pending

APRIL 24, 2024

In the past decade, we’ve witnessed remarkable transformations in the retail landscape, driven by the ever-growing influence of digital technology. Today, the convergence of digital and physical shopping experiences has become the norm, presenting new opportunities and challenges for retailers striving to meet evolving customer needs. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers are reevaluating their strategies to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively.

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Henderson Retail has officially opened its flagship community supermarket for 2024 after a multi-million-pound investment in the new site which now homes EUROSPAR Downpatrick. The fresh foods supermarket on the Ardglass Road has created 56 new jobs for the local area, while 17 staff from Connolly’s SPAR in the town, which has been replaced by […] I

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Expert in dog nutrition, Walker & Drake, has launched a brand new cold pressed dog food, which has been specially formulated to give working and active dog breeds a balanced diet to help maintain the energy and stamina levels needed to carry out their everyday tasks.

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research from Lloyds Bank and FreedomPay highlights the importance of UK businesses investing in new payment technology. Two-thirds (59%) of UK Retail, Food & Beverage (F&B) and Hospitality companies were found to already put payments at the heart of their customer experience strategy, reflecting the growing importance of payment options to c

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Cotswold Company, the digitally-led handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, is delighted to announce that it has expanded its premium delivery service to serve customers in Northern Ireland for the first time.

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Retail Times

APRIL 24, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! B&Q, the leading home improvement retailer, has launched two in-store Energy Saving Hubs in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The hubs, located at B&Q’s Trafford Park and Cheetham Hill stores, will provide in-person support for customers looking to make their homes more energy-efficient.

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