Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

Canada-headquartered Arc’teryx has launched a flagship store in Melbourne’s CBD, taking its Australian store count to five. During the past year, the outdoor apparel brand launched three stores in the country. Hayden Stevens, AU/NZ marketing manager at Arc’teryx, said the brand was continuing to expand its Australian experience and the new flagship would provide Melburnians easier access to its range. “By increasing our retail presence and ingraining our brand, Arc’

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 5, 2024

Victoria Leeds , which is owned and operated by Redical, has announced that independent home décor store, northhome, will be significantly upsizing and relocating to Victoria Quarter’s County Arcade. Building on the success of its initial pop-up and subsequent debut site at the destination, northhome’s latest pledge marks the brand’s third upsize within the space of four years and highlights Victoria Leeds’ continued commitment to supporting and nurturing local businesses.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retailers have welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep the cash rates at 4.35 per cent amid higher costs of doing business. “Whilst there is no immediate relief in sight, today’s announcement will help keep consumer and business confidence steady,” said Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said. “We’ve seen extraordinary resilience from our retail community in recent years.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 5, 2024

The brand has unveiled its latest Ambassador Leather collection, reinterpreting classic silhouettes with a premium tumbled leather. The same Docs attitude but now in a supple textured leather for a more comfortable fit, straight out of the box. The collection also marks a bold new direction in retail, with a focus on engagement and creating impact in key cities.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

Former Sushi Bay outlet operators are facing record penalties of $15.3 million for exploiting migrant workers, including underpaying staff $653,129 between February 2016 and January 2020. This is the highest amount of penalties the Fair Work Ombudsman has secured in a legal action to date, surpassing the $10.3 million against the Commonwealth Bank and CommSec earlier this year.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the world of design, the relationship between designers and the companies they collaborate with is pivotal. Robert Bronwasser, the […] The post Robert Bronwasser on bridging creativity through designer-company collaboration appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Food markets and dining halls have been a staple of European culture for centuries. While vendors have been selling delicacies on the streets since the days of Ancient Greece, the ornate covered markets and grand food halls we know today are a 19th-century phenomenon.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

Cashback platform CashRewards has purchased Little Birdie, an e-commerce site that uses machine learning to match products with special offers for consumers. The acquisition will allow CashRewards to integrate the latter’s product search algorithms into its cashback platform and provide combined service to help members find “best prices” while earning cash back.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

Opened their first store in Western Australia, the sunniest region in Australia with a hot, dry climate. This inspired a.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

Alice McCall, a leading Australian designer, has unveiled a new collection through Shein X, a program run by global fashion and lifestyle online retailer Shein that supports independent companies, artists, and designers. The new collection – available globally on Shein sites from today – has 65 pieces that highlight McCall’s feminine style and celebrate her 21 years of fashion design.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 5, 2024

Yet Design Studio, based in both Istanbul and London, has been making a significant impact in the design world since […] The post The art of imperfection: sculptural designs enhanced by materials’ uniqueness appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

Cosmetic retailer ELF and world champion blind swimmer Anastasia Pagonis have collaborated to produce a limited edition product bundle with an accessibility function. The collaborated “Beauty For Every Eye” bundle features three of Pagonis’ favourite ELF products, comprising Big Mood Waterproof Mascara, Glossy Lip Stain in Power Mauves and Skin Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30 in Sunbeam.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Morrisons, in collaboration with GenM – the menopause partner for brands and home of the MTick – is proud to announce the launch of menopause-friendly sections in selected stores. The initiative aims to bring visibility to products that support the 48 signs of the menopause, making it easier for the 15.5 million women in the […] If you want more in

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

Fly By Jing is one of the hottest consumer product goods brands in the US, and we’re not just talking about chili peppers. Fly By Jing is a spice and condiment company that sells Sichuan sauces and spices inspired by the flavours of Chengdu, China. The brand’s founder and chief executive officer Jing Gao launched the brand in 2018 after realising there was a gaping hole on the shelves of American grocery stores for high-quality and more healthy Chinese condiments.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dr Martins has unveiled its latest Ambassador Leather collection, reinterpreting classic silhouettes with a premium tumbled leather. The same Docs attitude but now in a supple textured leather for a more comfortable fit, straight out of the box.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

While Japan is known for its technological advancements and innovations, many would be surprised to learn that it is lagging behind other Asian countries in adopting cashless payments. This juxtaposition of high-tech prowess with a preference for traditional cash transactions creates a unique landscape worth exploring. Widespread use of cash Japanese consumers have long preferred cash, considering it a safe and reliable payment method.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Top Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s is giving away 8,550 FREE pizzas to celebrate exam results day. On the big day once students get their exam grades Frankie & Benny’s, the ultimate family friendly restaurant known for its delicious burgers and Italian classics, will help celebrate their hard work.

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Design Middleeast

AUGUST 5, 2024

Thirty-five years ago, Brian Johnson was given the opportunity to enter an international architectural competition for the design of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club as a result of him being responsible for the design of the Emirates Golf Club a few years before when he was managing partner of his previous practice. His design won the competition and he immediately established an office in Dubai where he and his team were kept busy on the Dubai Creek Golf Clubhouse and the Creek Yacht Club.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The latest LocateVenues research from international real estate advisor Colliers, which monitors the retail and leisure offering at commercial venues across the UK, has placed Manchester City Centre in the top spot in a ranking of over 25,000 retail and leisure locations nationwide.

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Elmwood Timber

AUGUST 5, 2024

More frequently, reclaimed wood is making an appearance in commercial designs. Studies show that using wood in both commercial and residential buildings can be beneficial for the physical and mental health of people in those structures. Adding a wood top conference table to your office can improve the mental health of employees, while adding more wood table tops for displays in retail stores could improve the atmosphere for shoppers.

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CAAD

AUGUST 5, 2024

New dose of reality in the digital retail and physical store binomial, that is, the phygital era. We have recently learned that sales and footfall in shopping centers have experienced an increase of 3.2% and 3.7%, respectively, in the first four months of 2024, compared to the same period of the previous year. It is data from the Retail Index prepared by CBRE , based on data from 59 shopping centers managed by the Property Management area in Spain and Portugal.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Morphe Cosmetics, the online and retail cosmetics business, has been successfully sold to Forma Brands UK Limited preserving a number of jobs and securing the future of the brand for its loyal customers. Following the appointment on 31 July of Mark Blackman and Benjamin Wiles of Kroll as Joint Administrators, they have today confirmed the […] If yo

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

A US judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world’s default search engine, the first big win for federal authorities taking on Big Tech’s market dominance. The ruling paves the way for a second trial to determine potential fixes, possibly including a breakup of Google parent Alphabet, which would change the landscape of the online advertising world that Google has dominated for years.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following a recent investment round of £1.5 million, Boundless has secured its position as the UK’s Number One Gut Health Bagged Snack. This successful raise comes from notable industry investors, including Graze co-founder Ben Jones and ex-Head of M&S Food.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Multi-award-winning, family-owned egg producer and packer St. Ewe Free Range Eggs, has today announced that it has received 4 Gold Star awards in this year’s Great Taste Awards. St. Ewe Rich Yolk were awarded 2 Gold Stars, St.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! South Kensington Estates is extending its dining portfolio with the addition of multi-award-winning Antipodean food and coffee culture brand Daisy Green Collection to its Exhibition Road line-up. ‘Glamarama’ Green mixes inspiration from Australia’s glamorous Tamarama beach in Sydney with fashion and design from the nearby Victoria & Albert Museum.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! HEINEKEN UK kicked off its second year of sponsorship of Brighton & Hove Pride with a bang as it took part in the glittering parade. This year, they brought an extra dose of excitement with a star-studded float and festival performance featuring special guest Diane Carson from the hit show “The Traitors,” a dynamic DJ […] If you wan

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! RAW Charging, the go-to electric vehicle chargepoint operator for the hospitality and leisure sectors, is excited to announce its support of the Sustainable Golf movement through the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, marking a significant step in promoting sustainability within the golfing community.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pioneering longevity brand, WholyMe, has announced it will launch into over 300 Holland & Barrett stores nationwide. WholyMe will be hitting the shelves on 5th August 2024, expanding its total retail footprint to over 600 stores across the UK.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Contemporary Cornish clothing brand, Seasalt, is pleased to release its audited financial statements for the year ending January 2024. This period reflects an impressive performance, with an operating profit of £7.9m for the Group, representing a 146% increase (£4.7m) on the previous year.

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