Tue.Sep 24, 2024

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Enhancing retail operations with payment orchestration

Inside Retail

As the final interaction between consumer and retailer, the payment process is often overlooked under the misguided belief that “it’s good enough”. Yet, in an industry where transactions occur rapidly, the efficiency of a retailer’s business’s payment flow can significantly impact success and revenue. According to Till’s recent whitepaper on Payment orchestration , 84 per cent of respondents said they were working with up to 20 payment providers, with 75 per cent seeking to simplify their paymen

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Hyper-growth health app, Fastic, increases new-user revenues with insights-led personalisation from MoEngage

Retail Focus

Fastic , the world’s largest fasting app and AI-driven leader in weight loss and nutrition tracking, has leveraged advanced personalisation to drive user engagement and revenue growth, partnering with MoEngage , the insights-led customer engagement platform. Fastic has experienced hyper-scale since its launch in 2019, growing registered users of its free intermittent fasting app to an audience of 12.3million.

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KMD Brands into the red after all brands suffer falling sales

Inside Retail

KMD Brands has swung to a net loss amid lower sales across all brands in the last fiscal year. The company’s underlying net loss stood at NZ$48.3 million as sales fell 11.2 per cent to $979.4 million. Rip Curl’s sales declined 7.3 per cent to $538.9 million while Kathmandu’s decreased 14.5 per cent to $361.1 million. Oboz’s sales slid 20 per cent to $79.4 million.

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Loxton Walk, a new Retail and Leisure Destination in London’s West End

Retail Focus

The Portman Estate and Derwent London have unveiled plans for the launch of Loxton Walk, the West End’s latest retail and leisure destination in the heart of Marylebone. With public space, sustainable design and a new retail offering, Loxton Walk will be an entirely new and carefully curated street for the area. Launching in 2025, Loxton Walk will deliver 28,500 sq ft of new retail and leisure space across 17 ground floor units, accessible via four new avenues from George Street, Blandford Stree

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Pandora commits to 100 per cent recycled gold, silver jewellery

Inside Retail

Pandora says it will no longer use virgin gold or silver in its jewellery products, committing to using only 100 per cent recycled gold and silver from now on. The Scandinavian manufacturer will source gold and silver from industrial waste, manufacturing scraps, old jewellery or silverware, and other materials in an initiative it hopes will save 58,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.

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The Link Between Workplace Design And Productivity with Janet Pogue McLaurin

All Work

A Journey Through Workplace Design: Insights with Janet Pogue McLaurin Setting the Stage: An Architect’s 42-Year Legacy We kick off with a warm welcome to Janet Pogue McLaurin , who has dedicated over four decades to Gensler , contributing her vast expertise to workplace research and design. Janet’s experiences range from working with the largest global corporations to managing offices across continents.

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#DESIGNMEAWARDS: Design Infinity is the Category Sponsor!

Design Middleeast

We are thrilled to announce that Design Infinity is the Category Sponsor for the Design Middle East Awards and Design Forum 2024, which will be held on November 22 at Hilton Al Habtoor City Al Joud Ballroom, Dubai. Founded in 2012 to serve the interior design and fit-out sector, Design Infinity was established by architects Pratap Mendonca and Geetha Nayak.

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Premier Retail’s sales drop on weaker Smiggle, Apparel Brands’ results

Inside Retail

Premier Retail , a division of Premier Investments, booked lower sales in the last fiscal year amid weaker performances across the majority of its segments. The company’s sales declined 2.9 per cent to $1.60 billion, the second-highest sales result in the group’s history after cycling record sales in the prior fiscal year. Stationery brand Smiggle decreased 7.4 per cent to $296 million and the Apparel Brands business, which includes Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E and Dotti,

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Søstrene Grene expands UK presence with first Welsh store

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Søstrene Grene, will open its first Welsh store at St. David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff, on 11th October. This launch is a key milestone in the company’s ongoing growth strategy within the UK market. With over 25 stores already established across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the Cardiff opening represents the next step in Søstrene Grene’s […]

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Bentley launches luggage collection inspired by GT vehicles

Inside Retail

Luxury car maker Bentley is extending its footprint beyond the automotive sector by releasing a new luggage collection inspired by its latest vehicles, the Continental GT and GTC. The collection features a three-piece set – a weekender bag, a backpack, and a wash bag – and comes in Gravity Grey, a colour introduced with Bentley’s fourth-generation vehicles.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Spaces transformed into art, thanks to the Design Your Slabs technology

Design Wanted

Francesco Simeti’s artwork draws inspiration from a famous line in a classic Italian song (by Gino Paoli), conveying a layered […] The post Spaces transformed into art, thanks to the Design Your Slabs technology appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Coles introduces new trial to remove plastic bags 

Inside Retail

Coles has launched a new cardboard box trial which aims to reduce single-use plastic bags in the fresh produce department. The cardboard boxes that were used to convey fresh fruit and vegetables to Coles stores will be repurposed so that customers can use them for collecting loose fresh produce items, carry items home, or leave the box at the checkout for another customer.

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Are body cameras the future of retail loss prevention?

Retail Prophet

Doug spoke recently with CTV’s Your Morning about the rise in usage among retailers, of body cameras, worn by staff to deter rising levels of theft. The question is, will they solve the problem, or simply create new ones. Let us know what you think! The post Are body cameras the future of retail loss prevention? appeared first on Retail Prophet.

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China to probe Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger parent PVH over Xinjiang cotton

Inside Retail

PVH Corp , parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, is facing an investigation from the Chinese Commerce Ministry over suspected violations of market trading rules regarding Xinjiang-related products. The ministry said in a statement it suspects the company of boycotting Xinjiang cotton and other products “without factual basis”. Such violations would seriously damage the rights and interests of relevant Chinese companies and endanger China’s sovereignty and security, it added.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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Olympic cycling couple celebrates InchDairnie Distillery x LeBlanq collaboration

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Great Britain’s most successful Olympic cycling couple, Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Jason Kenny, toast a dram of InchDairnie Distillery’s first release, RyeLaw, as the Fife-based distillery teams up with LeBlanq, the premier luxury cycling and culinary experience brand.

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How the rise of post-death consumerism gives new meaning to the CLV metric

Inside Retail

We are all aware we are living in a world where technology is everywhere and very much shapes the world around us; however, few could have predicted the emergence of post-death consumerism – a trend that reflects profound shifts in how we think about legacy, memory, and our interactions with brands. Recent data shows an astonishing 47 per cent of global consumers express interest in purchasing products or services that allow them to interact with AI-powered digital avatars of deceased individual

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G2A.COM awarded for diversity in gaming campaign at The Ecommerce Awards 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! G2A.COM, the world’s leading marketplace for digital entertainment offers, is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievements at The Ecommerce Awards 2024. The prestigious event, organised in collaboration with The UK eCommerce Association and hosted by British comedian and media personality, Ben Hanlin, gathered the top players in the eCommerce industr

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Why Mocka is betting on kids furniture as its next major growth category

Inside Retail

Mocka has come full circle and is launching children’s furniture – the Mini Mocka range. With the Australian furniture market currently worth $12 billion and projected to grow 5 per cent in 2025, Mocka has identified the kids category as a major growth segment. “I love that it’s sort of back to our heritage because the first products that Mocka sold were in nursery,” Catherine Williamson, CEO of Mocka, told Inside Retail.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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5 Tips for Making a Business Partnership in Retail Work

Retail Bound

Starting a retail business with a partner (or multiple partners) can be a great way to share responsibilities, combine resources, and benefit from each other’s strengths. But like any relationship, a business partnership can be complicated. Without the right groundwork, even the best of partnerships can struggle. To ensure your retail venture thrives, it’s important to take the right steps to create a successful and sustainable partnership.

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“I vowed never to have a brand after Triangl”: Meet Erin Deering’s new label

Inside Retail

After vowing never to have a brand after co-founding the swimwear empire Triangl, Erin Deering couldn’t help but take a small passion project and turn it into what could be Melbourne’s next fashion darling. Deering is a unisex fashion brand that dropped this month with its 1.0 collection. And if that’s not enough, the entrepreneur is running for Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne with a vision to ‘make council chic again’.

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PML expands flavour portfolio for IQOS ILUMA with launch of TEREA Pearls

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the expansion of its flavour portfolio for IQOS ILUMA with the launch of TEREA Pearls. The TEREA Pearls range features innovative capsule technology, enabling users to switch seamlessly from a traditional tobacco blend to a unique flavour with a

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Xingcheng Exhibition Garden by Archermit

Retail Design Blog

Western Sichuan Gardens The overall design of the Xingcheng Exhibition Garden is based on the Western Sichuan Garden, which stems.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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

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Artisan Coffee Co., launches coffee in collaboration with Olympian champion, Sir Chris Hoy

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Artisan Coffee Co., is pleased to announce the launch of a new, bespoke coffee character, The Hoy No.6, developed with the legendary six-time Olympian champion, Sir Chris Hoy. After discovering speciality coffee during his Olympic training in Melbourne, Sir Chris Hoy’s world changed forever.

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HAUS NOWHERE

Retail Design Blog

Resonating well with China‘s voracious Millennial and Gen Z demographics, Gentle Monster has quickly banked on its popularity in this.

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Lidl defies market trends with British apple sales growth

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl has defied market trends by increasing the amount of British apples bought from farmers during the 2023-2024 season. This achievement was recognised at a recent British Apples and Pears Limited (BAPL) event, where Lidl was called out for achieving best year-on-year performance, being one of only two supermarkets to boost British apple sales.

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Horlicks launches ‘Make Magical Moments’ campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iconic hot beverage brand Horlicks is helping Alder Hey Children’s Charity to ‘make magical moments’ for its patients, families, and staff this Christmas with the launch of its latest campaign. Through three SKUs exclusively available in B&M stores nationwide from September; the Horlicks Instant Cracker, Horlicks Chocolate Cracker and Mixed Stick Pac

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Cathedral City launches high protein, half fat range

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cathedral City, the Nation’s favourite cheese brand, today announces the launch of its new High Protein, half fat cheddar products, set to hit shelves in September 2024. The range is the Company’s biggest innovation launch this year and will be available in four convenient formats: block, sliced, grated, and minis providing versatile options for shoppers

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Winning sustainability start-ups earn chance to pilot their innovations with Amazon

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Start-ups tackling some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges will trial technology with Amazon across Europe after winning funding in this year’s Amazon Sustainability Accelerator. Eleven start-ups have been awarded the opportunity to test their pioneering innovations within Amazon operations with a potential investment of up to £2 million.

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Sports and animés drive toy licensing growth ahead of overall industry sales in Europe

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Licensed toys continue to outperform the overall toy market in 2024, according to new data published today by Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behaviour. Growing by 2.4%, licensed toy sales in Europe (EU5: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) bucked an industry decline of 3.1% during the first seven months of this […] I

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Veetee Foods expands global footprint with $36m investment in new US facility

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Veetee Foods, one of the UK’s leading rice and ambient meal solution companies, is making a major move into the United States with the establishment of its first US production facility in Selma, North Carolina.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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