Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
Alquemie Group has appointed Scott Evans as its new Group CEO, succeeding Sacha Laing who is stepping down after five years in the role. Evans’s appointment is expected to take effect in June, while Laing will remain working at Alquemie until mid-April. Evans has spent the past 10 years as CEO and MD of Mosaic Brands, with Erica Berchtold recently announced as his successor.
Retail Times
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! KFC and food redistribution charity FareShare today reveal a new ‘Bucket Bike’ designed to raise awareness of community kitchens and the need for more of the volunteers who power them. This comes as KFC hits the milestone of 1 million meals redistributed via FareShare.
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Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
Supermarket chain Coles says it is looking to scale artificial intelligence across its operations to enhance customer experience. In one example, partnering with Microsoft, the supermarket chain is adopting a “computer vision feature” that accurately scans fresh produce through plastic bags. Coles also deployed the technology to monitor deli counters, alerting staff when a customer approaches to ensure assistance.
Design Middleeast
MARCH 26, 2024
How TwentyOne06 and Havelock One Interiors redefined luxe at this resimercial workspace in Dubai Award-winning design firm TwentyOne06 and leading fit-out firm Havelock One have completed the Design & Build of The Knowledge Academy’s office in Dubai, creating a resimercial haven for the premium training provider. The hospitality-driven approach Resimercial design is a term used to describe a style of interior design that combines both residential and commercial elements.
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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.
Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
Australian luxe-for-less beauty brand MCoBeauty launched into the US market this week and is now stocked in over 1,800 Kroger Co stores. Shelley Sullivan, founder and CEO of MCoBeauty, speaks to the challenges the masstige beauty brand faces in entering a new international market and how a partnership with Australian pharmacy Chemist Warehouse helped it become “Australia’s fastest-growing beauty brand”.
Dezeen
MARCH 26, 2024
Architecture office Mooradian Studio used spray-on paper pulp to create a bumpy texture across the walls and ceilings of north London menswear store Natalino. Taking over a former art gallery in Fitzrovia, Natalino 's first physical store was designed to reflect the brand's garments. Natalino has opened its first physical store "Nathan's clothes use a lot of natural textures and you can often see how they're constructed, so we wanted to capture those qualities in the interior," studio founder Ar
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Design Wanted
MARCH 26, 2024
In the bustling and vibrant world of design, where tradition meets innovation, Mooque Sarunphon Boonto‘s design ethos, deeply ingrained with the nuances of storytelling, visual allure, […] The post Influenced by storytelling, visual elements, and harmonious color combinations appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
Lush is encouraging customers to sign petitions to their local MPs to establish funded research streams for the development of non-animal-based scientific testing. Lush expects MPs to receive over 23,000 signed letters from its customers as part of the company’s promotion of Animal-Free Science Advocacy’s ‘I am not a labtool’ campaign. “Over the years Lush campaigns and initiatives such as the Lush Prize, have made strides towards funding, and raising awareness about, alt
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 26, 2024
Nestled in the heart of Cheongdam intersection, Our Bakery’s 13th location transcends the ordinary bakery to become a space imbued.
Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
Fashion brand Oroton has partnered with Ebay Australia to motivate customers to resell preloved Oroton items, in an effort to contribute to the circular economy. “Together, we aim to redefine and elevate the fashion resale experience. To further incentivise customers to explore new additions to their collections, we are offering an exclusive $50 voucher to use towards their next Oroton purchase,” Oroton CEO Jenny Child said.
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
Drytac
MARCH 26, 2024
Toronto-based Lamin-8 used Drytac SpotOn Floor 200 to create a personalised dancefloor for use at a client’s wedding. Canadian printing and lamination solutions provider Lamin-8 used Drytac SpotOn Floor 200 monomeric PVC film to create a unique and personalised dance floor for a customer’s wedding. Operating out of Toronto since 1986, Lamin-8 delivers printing, mounting and finishing services to clients across a whole host of sectors.
Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
In the realm of commerce, a gap exists in the market – along with a major opportunity – particularly FOR large-scale item returns, within the domain of consumer-to-business (C2B) reverse logistics. This underserved segment represents huge potential, offering substantial benefits from both a customer and business-to-business (B2B) perspective. Returns aren’t great for consumers or vendors.
Retail Times
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi expects to extend its support of those in need this Easter by donating more than half a million meals during the school holidays. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket pairs its UK stores with local charities, community groups, and food banks to collect unsold fresh and chilled food year-round.
Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
In a bid to enhance its global retail presence, Levi Strauss & Co recently unveiled the revitalised Levi’s store in Kyoto, Japan, featuring its NextGen store concept. The announcement signifies the brand’s commitment to delivering great shopping experiences in iconic destinations worldwide. The refurbished store boasts a significant expansion, now spanning an impressive 570 square metres, more than twice the size of the previous store, across four levels.
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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.
Retail Times
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Danish homewares and lifestyle retailer, Søstrene Grene, has announced plans to open its next Central London store at Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, with the opening date set to be announced very soon. Opening this spring, Søstrene Grene at Coals Drop Yard is the brand’s second central London location, following the successful launch of […] If yo
Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
Coles has launched Coles 360Impact, a Circana-powered measurement solution aimed to provide a 360-degree view of the supermarket chain’s campaign performance. Coles 360, the supermarket chain’s retail media arm, claims that Coles 360Impact has an increased causality for all Coles media channels, both addressable and non-addressable media.
Design Wanted
MARCH 26, 2024
In this interview, we dive into Paul Busch world, aka Erz Und Herz, and his philosophy on how to make the world a better place using […] The post Who can be considered a real free thinker in the design world, today? appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
It’s no secret that many companies rely heavily on consumer-generated data to inform many activities, from product development and strategic planning to targeted marketing campaigns. Marketers everywhere are talking about it. Heck, I’ve been talking about it almost my entire career and it’s been a while… Yet, despite its acknowledged importance, the intricacies of implementing this concept often leave you feeling like you’re in a new coffee shop without a menu not knowing where to start
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
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Wickes Group Plc, the UK’s home improvement retailer, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Taitt as chief property and services officer. In this newly created role, Sarah will report directly to David Wood, CEO and will join the Wickes Executive Board.
Inside Retail
MARCH 26, 2024
Australian specialty retailer 99 Bikes has announced its B Corp certification as the business continues to backpedal from its $12.4 million loss in FY23 after a $23.7 million profit the year prior. The retailer benefitted from an unprecedented sales boom during Covid, which saw revenue climb 51 per cent year on year to reach nearly $200 million in FY20, but the business has faced overstocking challenges post-pandemic that have dragged its revenue and profit.
Retail Times
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Old Golden Hen, the 4.1% golden ale, is hitting shelves ahead of this spring as it launches into even more supermarkets with Tesco and Asda. Part of the Greene King and Old Speckled Hen portfolio, Old Golden Hen has launched its cans and bottles into Tesco stores nationwide across the UK this month.
Design Wanted
MARCH 26, 2024
In this light-hearted and insightful article, we dive into the crossroads of career choices—venturing solo or stepping into the workforce—with guidance from Andrea Federici, a designer […] The post Observation, understanding, action: the design ethos of Andrea Federici appeared first on DesignWanted.
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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
Retail Times
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As the nation gears up to hit the road over the Easter weekend, bp shares how people are expected to shop during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Easter treats bp anticipates sales of over two million chocolate eggs as customers stock up on treats when they head off to visit family and friends. […] If you want more information Retail
Parcel Pending
MARCH 26, 2024
The pandemic forced the supply chain into the spotlight. With the supply chain challenges of the early days of COVID in the rearview, the focus now is to make supply chain management more efficient, stable, and resilient. This post will take a look at critical strategies to improve your supply distribution management efficiency. Six Challenges Industrial Distributors Are Facing As a key distribution channel, industrial distributors continue to face challenging times, with pressure on the busines
Retail Times
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Culinary Association of Wales (CAW) has today announced Welsh Superstar Katherine Jenkins OBE as its first ever ambassador ahead of Wales hosting a prestigious global event for chefs in 2026. Katherine, the UK’s most successful classical artist of the century and founder of Cygnet Gin, is taking on the role as the CAW prepares […] If you want m
Parcel Pending
MARCH 26, 2024
The gas station sector is brutally competitive, often operating on slim profit margins and facing harsh rivalries. With more electric vehicles coming onto the market, petrol stations will increasingly need to create additional income sources to ensure their survival in the next stage of automotive travel. Current Challenges for Gas Stations Echoing Bob Dylan’s timeless lyrics, “the times they are a-changing;” this statement is particularly fitting for today’s gas stations
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
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Southwold brewery Adnams is rolling out a full redesign of its core beer range, across both the off and on-trade. Established in 1872, Adnams celebrated its 150th birthday in 2022, which presented an opportunity to clearly define its vision for the future.
Design Middleeast
MARCH 26, 2024
Taraf and Karl Lagerfeld have unveiled an exclusive residential community of villas that marks a groundbreaking collaboration, seamlessly blending each partner’s unique vision. Through a meticulous interplay of premium materials, water features, and artistic architectural designs, this exceptional community creates an environment that truly captivates the senses.
Retail Times
MARCH 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! M&S has announced a nationwide search for its next designer with the launch of a competitive ITV1 and ITVX series, M&S: Dress The Nation, hosted by two of the nation’s favourite TV presenters, AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
MARCH 26, 2024
Do you feel that excitement? Do you feel that eagerness in the air? Do you feel prepared for your next trade show event? Maybe that last question got you nervous. It should go without saying that being prepared for your next trade show or expo event is paramount to the advancement of your brand. But what does it mean to be prepared? How do you get to a level of comfortability where your product or brand is doing the leg work and you aren’t?
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In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.
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