Inside Retail

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from just a concept to many into a tangible, essential tool for businesses to improve engagement and optimise efficiency. And retail is predicted to be one of – if not the biggest – industry investor in AI technology moving forward. Where do the true opportunities for retailers lie in this AI-driven landscape – and is it still the domain of trailblazers or is it a tool every business should now be embracing or risk being left behind?

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Hamburg-based startup smatch is addressing the significant problem of overstock in the fashion industry with a B2B platform for international trading. The company’s founders and managing directors are former About You Director of Revenue & Growth Dr.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Watch retailer Time+Tide has opened its latest concept store in Australia, featuring more than ten emerging independent watch brands and microbrands. The 170-sqm store comprises the entire street side of Level 1 of Pleasance House in Melbourne’s Paris-end and has a 19th century-inspired area. It includes floating bars, a podcast zone for live productions, a 150-inch super screen, an event stage, and a reception room featuring high-end watch brands like TAG Heuer.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An AI image generator tool has revealed what the future of supermarket shelves might look like if products showcased their impact on CO2 emissions. The research, carried out by food regulatory consultants Ashbury, took 30 popular food items found in the average household and used the BBC’s Climate Change Food Calculator to establish the amount of CO2 per

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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.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 1, 2023

LVMH Group’s travel retail arm DFS has unveiled its latest luxury retail and entertainment development in Hainan dubbed DFS Yalong Bay in Sanya. Scheduled to open by 2026, the project will be home to more than 1000 luxury brands once fully operational, including LVMH Group’s flagship maisons. DFS expects to inject an unprecedented investment into the 128,000 sqm site, creating sizeable economic opportunities within Yalong Bay.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Urban Outfitters opens a brand-new pop-up store, BDG Jeans by Urban Outfitters, its first ever stand-alone denim retail space. Opening on 29th September, the BDG pop-up will be located on one of London’s most popular shopping destinations, King’s Road Chelsea.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Borough Broth Company; known for their premium organic bone broths that can be sipped as a nourishing drink or used as a cooking staple, has announced an exciting new listing in Waitrose stores this October.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In the realm of design, geographical boundaries no longer define creativity’s reach. This article explores the story of Gabriele D’Angelo, a designer from the picturesque Sicilian […] The post Living and designing beyond boundaries: the story of Gabriele D’Angelo appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Bound

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The picture on the left is when I started Retailbound in 2006. The picture on the right is circa 2023. When I made the decision to start my own agency 15+ years ago, I knew what I wanted to achieve. I wanted to help both product start-ups and established manufacturers scale their business in retail. At least once a month, I get a request from a retail buyer who is looking to go out on their own and start their own consulting agency.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In this era of the “Retail Renaissance,” independent retailers are in a prime position to carve their niche in the market through innovative marketing ideas and concepts. The fusion of digital technology, experiential engagement, and personalized narratives empowers these retailers to thrive. Research shows that 75% of businesses increased their credibility and trust by harnessing digital marketing techniques.

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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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Retail Times

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The closure of Wilko and B&M’s subsequent takeover of 51 of its stores will lead to significant further market share gains for B&M, with GlobalData’s September UK survey finding that consumers consistently named the discounter when asked where they would shop instead in the event of Wilko’s demise, according to GlobalData, a leading data and [

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With almost 20,000 Brits searching ‘how to start a business’ each month, it’s clear we’re a nation full of budding entrepreneurs. However, if so many are considering flying solo, what barriers are potentially stopping their excursion?

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of Nike’ figures for the three months ending 31st August 2023; Chloe Collins, head of apparel at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Nike’s Q1 FY2023/24 results show that even the best sportswear brands are vulnerable in a highly inflationary market, with total revenue growth of only 2.0%, […

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is aiming another giant shot at snacking with two new mini formats of the UK’s bestselling biscuit. McVitie’s Digestives Milk Chocolate Minis has been created to extend the appeal of the iconic number one biscuit even further, by catapulting it […] If you want

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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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