Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The retail sector has undergone massive changes in recent years thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Retailers are using AI in various ways to improve customer experiences, streamline operations, and gain valuable insights from data. Here are some of the key ways in which artificial intelligence in retail industry has shaken things up.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Woolworths CEO, Amanda Bardwell, announced major changes to the groups food leadership her first major organisational restructure since taking over from Brad Banducci in September last year. Divisions that were previously run separately, including Woolworths Supermarkets, Metro Greenstock and Woolworths Food Company Retail, have been united under a new banner, Woolworths Retail, led by managing director Annette Karantoni.
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Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
In the heart of Bengaluru, a global asset management leader envisioned more than just a workspaceit imagined a sanctuary of.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Mastercard has announced plans to remove the 16-digit number from their credit and debit cards by 2030 in a move designed to stamp out identity theft and fraudulent use of cards. The numbers currently used to identify cards will be replaced with tokenisation and biometric authentication In 2022, Mastercard added biometric options enabling payments to be made with a smile or wave of the hand.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Jiak Kim House, a modern Asian dining establishment adjacent to Fraser Residence River Promenade, nestled in a restored early 20th-century.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Estee Lauder warns of the possibility to eliminate 5800 to 7000 roles as part of a restructuring program to restore profitability. The luxury beauty and fragrance brand expects the restructuring to yield annual gross benefits of between $800 million and $1 billion before taxes. The company said that the restructuring aims to bring back a double-digit adjusted operating margin over the next few years while continuing to manage external volatility, such as potential tariff increases worldwide.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Transitioning supply chain operations to run on renewable energy sources is gaining momentum in the retail sector. Tapping into clean energy operations can assist businesses in reducing operational costs, alongside meeting their set sustainability goals. Retail cant run without power, and for a business to be sustainable, all of its supply chain needs to be considered; including how the electricity is generated to power the operations.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
ISE 2025 proudly introduces the Esports Arena, an exciting 1,000m feature created in partnership with LVP – Liga de Videojuegos Profesional (GRUP MEDIAPRO), a global leader in esports competitions. Located in the newly unveiled Hall 8.1, the Esports Arena showcases the pivotal role AV and broadcast technology play in the booming esports industry.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Oreana has sold Kallo Town Centre in Kalkallo, northern Melbourne to Region Group for $64.5 million. The shopping centre spans over 7000sqm and has a 12-year lease agreement with Woolworths. It also leases to 19 specialty retailers, medical/pharmacy, a gym, childcare centre and fuel station. The sale represents a 5.98 per cent yield for Oreana. Recently, the company acquired land sites in Morayfield in Queensland and North Ellenbrook in WA. “Neighbourhood shopping centres have shown remark
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the integration of financial technology (FinTech) into car finance options. This shift not only enhances the purchasing experience for consumers but also streamlines processes for dealerships and financial institutions. As traditional financing methods evolve, FinTech emerges as a pivotal force in reshaping how individuals approach car finance.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Chinese consumers are now adjusting to a “new normal” in response to evolving market conditions, prompting businesses to rethink their strategies. The 2025 China Consumer Survey by AlixPartners reveals a significant shift in spending priorities, reflecting changing consumer behaviours and economic dynamics. “China’s economy has entered a transformative phase of slower but more sustainable growth, said Lisa Hu, partner and MD and Greater China lead for the consumer and ret
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
When you think of showcasing your products at a market or event, whats the first thing that comes to mind? A table, some chairs, and perhaps a banner? While these are essential components, theyre not enough to create a memorable and professional display. To truly stand out and attract customers, you need something that offers shelter, flexibility, and visual appealenter the gazebo.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
MATTA has created team identities for the US’s first professional women’s rugby league. Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) launches in March. Its president, former rugby player Jessica Hammond-Graf, wants it to “transform the US’ semi-professional league into one that can compete on the world stage.
Scrube
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Sometimes, winter can be cold and bleak for a lot of people, so its your job as a retailer to make it a season of warmth and fun no matter what month it is. To do this, a significant change in your store is making your storefront or store displays more than just simple decorations. Try to go all out to attract attention from customers with creative product displays that can both inspire and captivate anyone walking by.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is set to create 1,600 new store roles across the UK this year. Britains fourth-largest supermarket, which currently has more than 1,050 stores, has plans to open even more across the UK as part of its 650m investment in Britain.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Irish agency Aad wants digital designers to think more carefully about the environmental impact of their work. The Dublin-based studio has launched its Digital Sustainability Resource to help designers understand the scale of the problem, and provide practical tips.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! LiveRamp(NYSE: RAMP), the leading data collaboration platform, today announces a partnership withOcado Ads, the Retail Media Network of the world’s largest online-only supermarket Ocado Retail. The partnership marks the launch of Audience+, a new offsite self-serve media solution.
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Design Infinity announces the opening of an exclusive showroom for the Canadian brand, Global Furniture Group. As the authorised dealer of Global Furniture Group in the UAE, Design Infinity showcases a curated selection of innovative furniture solutions tailored to the workplace, healthcare and education sectors. Located within Design Infinitys headquarters, the showroom displays an inspiring workspace environment that highlights premium furniture and ergonomic seating from the Global Furniture
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Retail Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op re-launchesits Queen Street, Exeter, store following an eight-week programme of works and improvements to transform the store. The store is the first of around 80 Co-op stores across the UK to have a major refurbishment in 2025, which is alongside the convenience retailers ambitions for convenience growth and to open an additional 75 new […]
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Detailed overview: British heritage and lifestyle brand Barbour and the revered Japanese designer To Ki To have worked together on an exciting new collection. Barbours partnership with TO KI TO is something truly special. 15-years-ago, Barbour embarked on its first-ever collaboration with TO KI TO bring together two keen eyes for design and functionality
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Take-home sales at the grocers rose by 4.3% over the four weeks to 26 January compared with one year ago, according to the latest data fromKantar. And January spelled relief for shoppers as grocery price inflation slowed to 3.3% over the four weeks.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, has today announced a strategic partnership with Synerise, a pioneer in real-time behavioural AI predictions and automation. This partnership brings together two AI powerhouses to advance the future of retail through cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights and activation.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! TRULY NUTS!, a White Lion Foods Company, has announced a strategic partnership with Roadchef, one of Britain’s leading motorway service area operators. This expansion will see their innovative range of flavoured Brazil nuts and premium nut snacks available at 28 Roadchef locations nationwide, catering to the increasing demand for healthier, sustain
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A newly refurbishedGO Outdoorsstore opens for business early next month, with aGrand Opening Eventcelebrating the refreshed store on 15th February 2025. Store manager Ian Gray will greet the first200 groups through the doors with a free goody bag.The celebrations will then continue throughout the day, with family entertainment, including a DJ and face-pa
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