Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Zara is more than just a fashion brand; it’s a global retail phenomenon that has transformed the way the world consumes fashion. Since its humble beginnings in Spain, Zara has grown into a powerhouse that not only leads the fast fashion industry but also redefines the traditional norms of the retail market.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Household goods retailer Harvey Norman is facing a class action for allegedly selling unnecessary and worthless extended warranties to customers. The extended warranty, called ‘Product Care’, is sold with products such as electronics and white goods, claiming to provide extra protection to consumers who experience faulty products. However, Echo Law’s class action alleges that the warranty offers no value to consumers, as the protection it provides is no more than the rights and

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One Planet Pizza, the fast-growing plant-based pizza company, is launching in Morrison’s nationwide from October with a frozen category first, a plant-based Tex Mex pizza. Following a strong performance in Asda, growing +41% year on year1 as the demand for great quality vegan options surges, chefs at One Planet Pizza have developed a new recipe to provid

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Investors are urging Woolworths to sell off its New Zealand business and discount chain Big W to simplify operations and boost sales growth in its home market. The action came as Woolworths has been losing to its local rival Coles in terms of sales over the past 12 months. Ray David, a portfolio manager at Blackwattle Investment Partners, told The Australian Financial Review that Woolworths’ New Zealand supermarkets had not performed well, with earnings down 57 per cent in the year ended June 30

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shoppers can now ‘click around the clock’ for convenient online grocery deliveries as Co-op unveils a 24-hour service in city centre stores. The UK’s leading convenience retailer – and number one q-comm store across all major platforms – is responding to growing demand for increased access to quick commerce grocery delivery services from consumers such [

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

We talk to Dave Bruno, global director of retail industry insights with Aptos… Can you tell us about what Aptos does? Aptos develops and delivers unified commerce solutions for specialty softlines, hardlines and department store chains in North America, Europe, Asia and ANZ. Specifically, we develop point of sale, merchandising, order management, CRM, sales audit and analytics solutions.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Small business and Australian TikTok sensation Gellae, who previously featured on ISB, has managed to secure a foothold in the UK and Ireland. Its viral gel nail stickers will appear in the retailer Boots in a landmark deal over $1.3 million. Gallae achieved renown for solving everyday nail woes, from nail biting to brittle nails to the high costs of salon visits.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ethical nutrition and supplement brand, DR.VEGAN®, has today announced the launch of an exclusive product listing with leading UK supermarket, Waitrose, which sees four of its supplements now stocked in 107 Waitrose stores nationwide.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Australia witnessed deal volumes in the retail property sector surge 46 per cent year over year to $3.9 billion in the first half, signifying improvement in investor sentiment. Knight Frank’s Australian Retail Review showed that NSW led the growth, with $1.4 billion worth of deals, followed by Queensland and Western Australia with $700 million each.

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Retail Design Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Pulmuone Foods has launched an innovative store that redefines food culture, offering an immersive experience that transcends traditional retail. This.

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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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Last week, American denim giant Levi’s unveiled its largest store in Southeast Asia in the heart of Kuala Lumpur – a key move in the next phase of its direct-to-customer (DTC) strategy for the Asia-Pacific region. The grand opening garnered significant attention from local media, drawing in the country’s influencers and denim enthusiasts.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Argos announces Top Toys List for Christmas 2024. With less than 100-days until Christmas, leading UK retailer Argos has released its annual list of toys predicted to dominate Christmas wish lists this year.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Nostalgia for Hello Kitty is driving a wave of brand collaborations as Sanrio’s famous cat character celebrates its 50th anniversary. A Hello Kitty Cafe is popping up at Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre, and the Vicinity-owned property isn’t the only retail player tapping into the pop-culture pandemonium surrounding Hello Kitty. In August, plus-size women’s apparel retailer Taking Shape launched a limited-edition capsule collection of licensed clothing featuring the cute character, which

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Mindful Design

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As the sun shines brighter and temperatures rise, it’s the perfect time for retail stores to embrace the warmth and energy of summer. You can continue adapting your space from spring to summer using the seasonal decor tips we have already talked about. However, for an extra visual punch, here are a few more ideas […] The post Seasonal Decor Part 2 – Summer Vibes in Retail Stores appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A former operator of two Cash Converters stores in Melbourne has been fined $16,000 over the underpayment of a worker. The Federal Circuit and Family Court penalised Yarraville Business Pty Ltd for failing to heed to a compliance notice requiring it to calculate and back-pay entitlements it owed to a full-time worker. The company employed the worker at the Yarraville store between July 2015 and April 2018 and at the Taylors Lakes store between May 2018 and March 2020, according to the Fair Work

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop is celebrating its 32nd birthday with the unveiling of three newly refitted experiential stores on the 20th of September in Leeds, Luton and Newtonabbey. Leeds: The refitted store at Trinity Centre Leeds, Unit 3.31, has a fresh, modern layout with enhanced services, including a digital screen, personalised ribbon machine, and expert frag

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In a market as saturated as leather goods and accessories, it’s hard for brands to find ways to stand out. One business that has managed to differentiate itself from competitors is Status Anxiety. Will Sked founded the brand after struggling to find a wallet that wasn’t either a velcro style meant for surfers or a mature style for dads. In 2004, he took the matter into his own hands and set about launching a brand to fill this white space.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Søstrene Grene has achieved its most successful financial year on record, showing significant growth despite a challenging retail environment. The company’s performance for the 2023/24 fiscal year highlights the success of strategic investments and growing customer demand for its unique blend of affordable, Scandinavian-inspired products.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Primark will expand Click & Collect to 54 more stores in Great Britain before the end of this year, as the retailer marks its 50th year on the Great British High Street. The next stores will start to roll out from the Autumn, meaning Click & Collect will be available to shoppers in over half of […] If you want more information Retail Times

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Delivering the best in flavour and quality, Waitrose is expanding its No.1 premium Indian ready meal range, launching seven new products across main meals, sides and snacks. With Indian ready meal favourites like our Waitrose Indian Fish Curry and Indian Butter Chicken up 188% and 43% compared to the same period last year, our customers […] If you

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading accessible health & beauty retailer, Superdrug, has received a bronze award alongside it’s sister company Savers, in Stonewall’s UK Workplace Equality Index. The Workplace Equality Index recognises exceptional employers who are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With less than 100-days until Christmas, leading UK retailer Argos has released its annual list of toys predicted to dominate Christmas wish lists this year. After months of analysis, the list has been carefully curated by Argos’s team of toy experts and contains a mix of 20 nostalgic, interactive and character-themed toys, encouraging kids to […]

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! RunThrough, the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest-growing running events company, has today announced ASICS as the Official Presenting Partner of The RunThrough Foundation LONDON TEN taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on December 15, 2024.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Welton, Bibby and Baron, a leading packaging supplier to the UK food and FMCG markets, to introduce recyclable paper-based bread bags to retail shelves.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, the Asda Foundation has announced a staggering £1.2 million has been awarded to 65 community projects to transform community spaces and places where local people can come together and thrive. The 65 grants that have been awarded range between £10,000 and £25,000 and will go towards the improvement of community spaces in local communities […]

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Primark is preparing to launch its biggest ever range of products to provide support and comfort for those affected by breast cancer, which will be available in all its stores across the UK from 1 October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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 first collaboration at the beginning of 2024, the Mob team are once again teaming up with masters of flavour, Flava It!, to launch four brand new seasoning sachets. Exclusive to Aldi from 13th September 2024, the Mob x Flava It!

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waitrose has lowered the prices of nearly 130 popular, premium and organic products including cheese, croissants and pork joints in its first phase of its latest price cuts. Charlotte Di Cello, commercial director for Waitrose, said: “Our food loving customers come to Waitrose to experience the very best, from exceptional flavours to the quality of [R

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Total Till sales growth slowed at UK supermarkets (+4.0%) in the last four weeks ending 7th September 2024, down from +5.5% in the previous month, according to new data released today by NIQ. This slowdown in growth is likely due to cooler weather and a return to regular routines for shoppers after the summer break.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Starting a small retail business is an exciting venture but requires careful planning to ensure long-term financial stability. Securing the financial future of your retail startup is crucial for your peace of mind and the success and sustainability of your business.

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