Retail Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Save the date for the iconic annual Carnaby Street Christmas Switch On taking place on Thursday 2 November 2023 from 4pm to 8pm. The destination in the heart of London’s West End is world renowned for creating spectacular Christmas lights and this year will be no exception. Welcome to the Carnaby Universe, a celebration of the best shopping, dining and experiences on offer in the globally renowned destination.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For retailers dealing with global customers and suppliers, the cost of international payments can significantly impact their bottom line. Every international dollar a business generates may be unnecessarily converted up to three times and attract fees at each conversion. Fees can be charged when settling funds into your processing account, transferring funds to your bank account, and paying suppliers.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

New & Lingwood, the British brand known for its distinctive blend of classic and contemporary loungewear, relaxed tailoring and refined formalwear, announces the launch of its sustainability and circularity initiative, RE:NEW at 19 Savile Row. Located on London’s iconic Savile Row, RE:NEW’s location uniquely positions it to contribute to larger conversations about how heritage brands can embrace the forward-facing perspective that customers expect, while still respecting the tradition and le

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Colliers Define created a classic and timeless interior design for Hines’ new office in Warsaw, incorporating eco-friendly and user-friendly solutions.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Glenglassaugh Coalescence of the Coast aged 55 Years, a one-of-a-kind expression crafted by Master Blender Rachel Barrie, has been sold as part of the Distillers One of One Auction, raising a total of £37,500*, the highest price ever achieved for a bottle of Glenglassaugh at auction.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As the inaugural national flagship store of the exceptional Chinese lifestyle brand “Nice Rice,” this establishment embodies simplicity and versatility.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Yuri Kozhukhov’s private honey apiary is a place where you can enjoy the taste of natural honey and get useful.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new study has found that two in five Britons have been ‘ghosted’ by a friend or family member in the past year. To help Brits reconnect with their ghosts through the medium of doughnuts, Krispy Kreme is giving away thousands of ‘Ghosted Boxes’ this Halloween.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Amsterdam‘s landmark Lloyd Hotel, once a beacon of Dutch Design and a quirky Dutch take on modern hospitality, has undergone.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! iwoca, one of Europe’s largest small business lenders, today announces the integration of its B2B payment solution iwocaPay with leading commerce platform, Shopify. The move will allow Shopify’s B2B retailers to embed iwocaPay, the B2B trade credit solution, into their ecommerce checkouts.

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Instore Design

OCTOBER 6, 2023

T o call the CBD industry a budding opportunity for retailers would be an understatement. The market for CBD has exploded and is expected to reach a value of nearly $1.3 billion USD by 2024. Because it’s still a relatively young industry, CBD has a lot to offer to entrepreneurs looking to start their own CBD businesses and to larger, well-established retailers who are looking to expand their product offerings as well.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pip Organic, the healthy organic food & drink company, was founded by husband-and-wife Patrick & Karen O’Flaherty who with a true belief in working with nature, began making 100% pure organic juices from a small stall in London’s Borough Market.

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Instore Design

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Today, shopping is much more than a means to checking off our to-do lists. It has become an experience, often called retail theater , and sometimes, customers are a part of the show. What can customers expect when they walk into a store, or shall we say, onto the stage? How can brands create retail theater to entice, and engage, consumers? Well, the answers are limited only by the imagination.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Six exciting new suppliers are set to hit Co-op shelves from this week following the convenience retailer’s search for small, values-led and innovative food and drink businesses to join its accelerated support scheme, known as the Apiary.

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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 Bound

OCTOBER 6, 2023

More common with North American retailers than others around the world, a retailer compliance chargeback is a fee imposed by a retailer on a supplier (you) due to non-compliance with the retailer’s specified guidelines. These guidelines could range from shipping, labeling, and packaging instructions, to order accuracy and delivery punctuality.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Good Roll has announced that it will become the world’s first Fair Trade toilet paper brand, setting a new standard for transparency, fairness, and environmental responsibility in the paper industry.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, technology and data are changing every sector – and the outdoor estate is no exception. In areas such as Winter Gritting where responsiveness, and above all consistency of service can protect businesses from liability, technology has completely changed the game.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Abbot Ale has partnered with English Heritage to offer drinkers the chance to win a number of unique stays and annual memberships this Autumn, when they buy selected can packs of the traditional ale. Customers who purchase either a 4 or 10 can pack from their local retailer will be able to register to win […] If you want more information Retail Tim

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Global fulfilment platform Huboo has expanded its impressive product range by investing in a raft of new services following a significant year of financial, client and commercial growth. The new offerings aim to enhance the customer experience and are tailored to continue helping the business in its mission to revolutionise eCommerce, by creating a more

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! High-street health and beauty favourite, Superdrug, has unveiled the brand-new B. Menopause skincare range. The collection has been developed by skincare experts for those experiencing changes in their skin related to peri-menopause and menopause.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Karma Kitchen, the Crosstree Real Estate Partners backed dark kitchen operator, has announced the launch of its latest site, a 20,000 sq ft location in Lower Sydenham, South East London. It is the fifth site for Karma Kitchen, as it expands its operations throughout London and the rest of the UK.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sook, the pop-up retail provider, has officially taken over a unit in Waterfall City. Opening at the start of October, the 130-square-meter site will be the brand’s debut in South Africa. The launch in South Africa comes after a successful signing in Liverpool, UK for Sook with a 1,250 sq m space.

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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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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One hundred employees from across the James Hall Group of Companies have had their achievements recognised. Held at the business’ Spar Distribution centre and head office at Bowland View, the James Hall Achievement Awards saw staff from a wide range of departments including Accounts, Facilities, Health and Safety, HR, Manufacturing, Marketing, Retail, Tr

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! LoveRaw, the plant-based chocolate brand, is set to launch into SPAR stores internationally after being enrolled into the retailer’s Challenger Brand programme. Spar is the world’s largest food retailer, with almost 14,000 stores in 48 countries and more than 14.7 million customers served daily.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A Consumer Pulse survey conducted with the help of credit report guide TransUnion has revealed a shift in generational spending habits. While Gen Z still drive the main thrust of retail spending – a trend which will continue as they continue to reach financial maturity – it is now Gen X and Millennials who spend […] If you want more information Ret

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Castles Technology, one of the world’s top payment solutions providers is pleased to announce a partnership with Worldline (Euronext; WLN) for its first international deployment of a comprehensive range of Android payment terminals and associated services, including repair and staging.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UK retail brands are set to embark on a groundbreaking journey towards more ethical and inclusive marketing, driven by a greater understanding of national consumer behaviour. Predyktable, a trailblazing advanced data analytics company, combines rich data, advanced AI, and data science to equip retail marketers with predictive insights.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op’s major efforts to support farmers at the front-line of the climate crisis has been recognised today (Thursday 5 October) after being named “Climate Leader” of the year. The convenience retailer was awarded the prestigious title after investing over half a million-pound to help farmers in its supply chain in Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Dominican Repub

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The exclusive Hydrafacial pop-up located on Harrods fifth floor has been extended throughout October for consumers to book in and experience Hydrafacial in its most elevated setting yet. Located inside Harrods’ iconic Hair & Beauty Salon, the Hydrafacial suites provide a luxurious and serene setting to experience the fan-favourite treatment within a

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BlueSnap, a global payment orchestration platform of choice for leading B2B and B2C businesses, has announced their partnership with Retail Realm, a multinational Microsoft ISV specializing in payments. BlueSnap’s Global Payment Orchestration platform will provide Microsoft Dynamics 365 users with the ability to create more dynamic global payment experi

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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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