Inside Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2023
McDonald’s is planning to open over 8800 stores globally and boost its loyalty program by 100 million members to deliver $45 billion in annual systemwide sales by 2027, which will be its fastest growth period in its history. The fast food chain is targeting to expand to 50,000 restaurants by the end of FY27, with 1000 gross openings across the US and international markets during that year.
Dezeen
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Chinese studio Neri&Hu has designed a contemporary art gallery for Ota Fine Arts in Shanghai with a focus on the "sublime beauty of the banal". The gallery sits on the ground floor of a mixed-use tower at Rockbund, a development amidst the historical Bund in Shanghai along the Huangpu River, where a series of restored colonial art deco buildings are located.
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Inside Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Aldi Australia has partnered with Scottish craft beer company BrewDog to launch a pop-up pub in Sydney. The Special Brews by Aldi pub will open its doors at the Hotel Sweeney’s for one night only on December 13 and will offer a sneak peek at the limited-edition beer on sale at Aldi stores. It will also offer lower-priced craft beers, with the collaboration’s exclusive Ald IPA priced at $3.25 per can.
Mindful Design
DECEMBER 6, 2023
One of the best parts of an interior design project is perusing furniture options for your restaurant, store or office. The possibilities are endless and may spark our imagination about what the interior of your business could resemble. Below, there are a few fun furniture ideas that allow you to imagine an unconventional space, make […] The post Fun Furniture Ideas for Your Commercial Interior Design Project appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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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
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Reimagining and expanding a core product offering with capsule collections and brand collaborations to tap into different markets are two ways established brands can provide greater value proposition to existing customers and when executed right, can be a real power move. Australian heritage lifestyle brand Sportscraft jumped into the swimwear market, the question is will they make a splash in such an oversaturated space?
Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The world’s No.1 skincare brand, NIVEA has today announced a partnership with NaviLens, a technology that empowers people who are blind or partially sighted to navigate retail environments. Through this partnership, NIVEA will be the first skincare brand to trial NaviLens on its products.
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Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Augmented Reality (AR) is transforming various sectors by superimposing digital data onto our physical surroundings, and poker is no different. This game, a fusion of expertise, tactics, and a sprinkle of fortune had undergone a significant shift in the way players refined their abilities.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Meet the pair of entrepreneurs behind Paire, the Melbourne-based brand that is prioritising comfort. Co-founders Nathan Yun and Rex Zhang are best friends in life and in business. The brand’s origin story began with the pursuit of trying to create the perfect pair of socks. Today, it is on a broader mission to make the world feel good – but it won’t compromise its values of sustainability to do it.
Retail Design Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2023
hcreates worked in conjunction with the legendary three Michelin-starred chef Paul Pairet and his team to create the latest concept.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Chemist Warehouse is preparing to list on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as the pharmacy chain takes a majority stake in Sigma Healthcare in a reverse takeover. Sigma requested the local bourse to halt trading its shares pending an announcement related to a “potential material transaction” expected on Friday. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Sigma is raising $350 million to provide more liquidity for the larger business.
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
Retail Design Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Tongrentang Health Live Broadcast Base is a 5800 square meter avant-garde project in Beijing. This space seamlessly integrates physical and.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Property firm Stockland has formed a relationship with energy resources company Energy Bay to oversee energy provision across its property portfolio. The partnership ensures energy across Stockland’s 50-plus buildings by generating more than 50MWp of solar energy on the rooftops of its shopping malls and logistical facilities. Energy Bay will buy Stockland’s existing ~17 MWp of solar panels, which are largely in town centres, and install and own an additional ~34 MWp of solar infrast
Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Henderson Group and bp pulse, bp’s electric vehicle charging business, have signed an agreement to work together to install up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) charge points at around 100 Henderson Retail sites across Northern Ireland within the next two years, including at 30 bp branded Henderson Retail locations.
E Delevry
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The success ratio for first delivery attempts in Switzerland is as high as 99.7% despite its national postal service experiencing challenging conditions in 2023, according to the RetailX Switzerland Ecommerce Country Report 2023. The research found economic challenges this year has resulted in Swiss Post delivering fewer parcels than before, but has still focused on maximum efficiency.
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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
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This ‘Super Saturday’ (9 December), Poundland will complete the opening of 87 new stores in just 70 days as new stores open their doors in 10 locations. The openings – Poundland’s biggest-ever single quarterly opening programme has added around 1m square feet of new space as it opened and relocated stores into bigger premises.
Chutegerdeman
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Discord, the go-to spot for gamers to geek out over e-sports is not just for gamers anymore. Luxury retailers have an opportunity to utilize this space.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading high-street health and beauty retailer, Superdrug has launched its earliest ever reductions across its range of Christmas gifts, meaning shoppers don’t need to wait until the January sales to get their hands on some fantastic offers!
Parcel Pending
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The COVID pandemic introduced or increased accessibility for thousands of students in higher education. Online learning, video-conferencing captioning, flexible deadlines, and on-demand lectures helped with accessibility but didn’t always provide a complete solution. Discussed below are initiatives that can help your institution equitably extend educational opportunities to all students.
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.
Design Middleeast
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In partnership with Khalifa Industrial City, KIZAD, Ebarza will be unveiling their future capsule for the first time at the Tel Moreeb Festival. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi and under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, the city of Liwa is gearing up to host the Tel Moreeb Festival, the region’s most prominent sports and social event, taking place from December 8-31, 2023.
Drytac
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In what was an incredibly busy 2023 for the industry, Drytac published a series of insightful blogs focusing on some of the major talking points from the last 12 months. From supporting customers with a flexible approach to problem solving, to exploring how to prepare for cold-weather installations this winter, Drytac sought to cover all bases. Other key subjects highlighted in 2023 included the options of customised adhesive transfer tapes, as well as how close collaboration is helping custom c
Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Currys has unveiled the first suite of products available via its next-generation retail media network, Currys Connected Media. 80% of UK households are Currys customers, and Currys Connected Media leverages this unique access to allow partnered brands to understand, reach and engage millions of customers online and in store.
Global Shop
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This is the first in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. Cloud ERP is rapidly becoming the platform of choice for a majority of manufacturers. Yet, On-Premise ERP remains the better fit for a large number of manufacturing businesses based on specific criteria. With so many differences between the two platforms, how do you choose?
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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
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This month Strong Roots, pioneers in plant-based frozen food, will be bringing a brand new chips product into the fold; Crispy Crinkle Fries. An extension of the brand’s growing frozen chip and potato range, the latest launch follows the success of the Strong Roots Crispy Skinny Fries, which are now the brand’s second largest and […] If you want m
Global Shop
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This is the second in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. For decades, manufacturing ERP software could only be implemented on-premise. Starting in 1998 Cloud ERP gave manufacturers a choice. Early adoption rates for the new platform were low, but the numbers have improved significantly with ongoing advances in the technology.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Boots, the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer, will open a new concept ‘Boots Beauty’ store on 6th December at the iconic Battersea Power Station in London. The launch comes as Boots continues to transform its beauty offering, following the revamp of over 170 beauty halls across the UK over the last three years.
Global Shop
DECEMBER 6, 2023
This is the third in a three-part blog series that addresses the differences between Cloud ERP and On-Premise ERP for manufacturers. On-Premise ERP software was developed as a platform for managing a manufacturing enterprise on-site and under complete control of the business owner. These ERP systems are installed and run on your own servers or hardware at the place(s) where your products are manufactured.
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
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bestway Wholesale, the UK’s largest independent food and drink wholesaler, has launched a major Christmas campaign across all its nationwide depots, giving customers the elevated and engaging theatre they have become famous for over the last two years.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Weetabix Food Company has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, sharing updates on progress against its ‘Change for Even Better’ strategy. For the first time the report features a new initiative to introduce consumers to some of the real British farmers growing Weetabix wheat.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Metro Supply Chain, a leading provider of contract logistics solutions to many of today’s most reputable global brands, today revealed new research that highlights a growing issue many retailers are facing – managing too much stock linked to changing buying patterns and a reduction in consumer spending amidst ongoing struggles with a higher cost-of-livin
Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Superdrug has opened its doors to a brand-new store on Monday 4th December in Brent Cross Shopping Centre, creating 45 new jobs in the new 6,000 sq. ft store making it one of the largest Superdrug stores within the M25.
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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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