Inside Retail

MAY 4, 2022

When Covid hit and physical stores closed, many retailers were left floundering, trying to work out how to maintain their relationships with customers and remain relevant in their hearts and minds. Enter the acceleration of social commerce. “The role of social media is changing. It is now both the megaphone and the marketplace for brands. It is the new search, the new storefront and the new helpdesk,” observes Etienne Mérineau, senior director of marketing at Hootsuite.

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Retail Focus

MAY 3, 2022

Many people today aspire to have extra income. Some people choose to open a retail shop, which could be the start of something bigger later. While retailers in the UK still face many challenges, there are plenty of opportunities for those who wish to start small. Fortunately, they can get small business relief, so they can continue their operations. .

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Design Week

MAY 6, 2022

London Craft Week returns to the capital for its eight edition this month, from 9-15 May. The ambitious programme has over 300 events and almost 800 makers and designers from the international community. Visitors will have the chance to shop at a number of pop-up stores, check out exhibitions and also immerse themselves in craft-related workshops. There’s also a dedicated programme dedicated to.

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Dezeen

APRIL 30, 2022

Brooklyn-based Ringo Studio has created a pastel "playground" as the first retail space for fitness brand Bala in New York City , which includes scaled-up versions of its products. Founded by Natalie Holloway and Max Kislevitz, who appeared on reality TV show Shark Tank, Bala sells weights, bands and other fitness equipment in a range of candy colours.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Booktopia CEO Tony Nash is to step aside to take up a new position within the company focused solely on growth as the company struggles in a “volatile and unpredictable” market. Nash, the online book retailer’s co-founder, will stay on the company’s board and remain fully involved with the business. He will continue in the CEO role while the board searches for his replacement.

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Retail Focus

MAY 5, 2022

Imagine being able to play the very best in video gaming, with state of the art technology, whenever you want, solo or in a party, learn tips and techniques from gaming experts, experience gaming challenges and then take home the top rated tech and accessories from leading brands. Now you can, as Hamleys Regent Street unveil its newest retail space dedicated to Gaming.

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Design Wanted

MAY 6, 2022

Thailand is known worldwide for its exquisite craftsmanship, which gives shape to extraordinary furniture featuring some of the finest woods and natural fibres, among other materials. […]. The post Thailand’s Host & Home project showcases Thai lifestyle products in Milan at Salone del Mobile 2022 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

A grocery delivery app that was founded in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic has collapsed into voluntary administration. Send offered grocery deliveries in under 10 minutes to 46,000 registered users, with an estimated 300 employees working for the company from 13 sties and several dark grocery stores in Sydney and Melbourne. The company entered voluntary administration on Tuesday, May 3, with administrators Matthew Kucianski and Matthew Jess of Worrells appointed to the company.

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Retail Focus

MAY 3, 2022

Quintessentially British furniture and home accessories brand, The Cotswold Company, has just opened a new store in Canterbury. The Canterbury location is the brand’s eighth store and fourth experiential site. It is the third to have launched in the past year, following launches in Tunbridge Wells and Leamington Spa. Canterbury is world famous for its 3 UNESCO world heritage sites, which include the Canterbury Cathedral.

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Design Week

MAY 6, 2022

London design studio New Territory has revealed a “tailored microdosing platform” concept, which seeks to shift perceptions around the use of psychedelic drugs. Human Nature was prompted by research from Imperial College London’s Centre for Psychedelic Research about the potential benefits of psychedelic therapy, explains New Territory creative director James Ravenhall. “It is suggested that when.

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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

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All Work

MAY 5, 2022

Workspaces have been primarily designed by, and for, neurotypical people. How can workspaces better meet the needs of neurodivergent people – such as those with hypersensitivity to sound, light, or smell? Agile and flexible working spaces, particularly now with hybrid working, present challenges where the level of noise is unpredictable – and this can impact neurodivergent employees.

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2022

Australian retail sales surged 9.4 per cent in March compared with the same month last year as the impact of Omicron on consumer shopping behaviour wore off. Month on month, sales were up 1.6 per cent. March saw the highest growth rate since April last year when sales surged 24 per cent against April 2020 when lockdowns devastated the retail trade. And the volume of retail sales reached a record $33.6 billion in stores and online in March, eclipsing the previous record of $33.3 billion set in No

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Retail Focus

MAY 6, 2022

According to ONS data, it’s thought that around 37% of the working population do some part of their job remotely. If you do, you’ll know how important it is to have a space that’s conducive to productive working. Whether you work remotely full time, opt into a hybrid working scheme or simply just take the odd day from home, read on for our top tips on how to create a home office to die for. .

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Design Week

MAY 3, 2022

Dn&co has designed the new wayfinding system for London’s Museum of the Home, combining enamel signage with a bespoke typeface. In 2019 London consultancy Dn&co rebranded the museum, formerly known as Geffrye Museum of the Home, which explores the history of domestic spaces. The East London museum is set within old 18th century almshouses; the space was recently redesigned by architectural firm.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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MAY 5, 2022

Thanks to their high-profile, end-of-aisle position, shoppers pay extra attention to retail end caps — and that means you should, too. From over-the-top eye-grabbers to workmanlike displays that get the job done without being too flashy, well-thought-out end cap features can make a world of difference when it comes to getting customers to engage with your products or brand.

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Inside Retail

MAY 4, 2022

South Korea’s Lotte Duty Free is ramping up its Asia Pacific expansion with the launch of a three-level boutique in the heart of downtown Sydney. Located on the corner of Sydney’s Pitt and Market Streets, and spanning 3000sqm, the store features interiors designed by architecture firm Bates Smart, featuring a fresh and contemporary style yet integrating the latest technology to enhance the customer shopping experience. .

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

MAY 5, 2022

The Aerospace & Defense industry is returning at the same time as events and trade shows. In 2020, the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry suffered an 8% decrease in revenue , and a 61% decrease in operating profit. No doubt, this dramatic loss was due to the pandemic. Thankfully, new reports describe an optimistic outlook as commercial air travel and customer order activity are in better shape than previous expectations.

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Design Wanted

MAY 4, 2022

Featuring a minimalistic metal pipe-shaped aesthetic, this ‘Bamboo’ floor lamp crafted by Ukrainian design studio MUDU is inspired by a bamboo trunk. Following the basic principles […]. The post An eclectic object that allows you to play with light direction appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Retail Times

MAY 4, 2022

Supermarket Aldi has announced it will sell Chernigivske, Ukraine’s most popular beer brand, in stores nationwide from May 1st (£9.99 for 10 x 440ml). All profits from sales will go towards humanitarian relief in Ukraine. Brand-owner AB InBev is guaranteeing at least $5m from the initiative, with funds distributed across designated NGOs.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2022

Trans-Tasman apparel retailer Mosaic Brands says it had a tough run in its third quarter due to the ongoing Omicron outbreak and inflationary pressure in the retail environment. In a trading update for the quarter ended March 27, the company recorded an operating cash outflow of $37.8 million. Online sales (excluding EziBuy) grew 40 per cent and is up 24 per cent year to date. .

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Bay Cities

MAY 5, 2022

As always, we apprised you last month on the latest news from big-box retailers. The goal? To keep you up-to-date on current consumer needs and how major national retailers are responding.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

MAY 3, 2022

MRO Americas Strongest Show to Date? . DALLAS, TX, APRIL 26 th —There hasn’t been this much hype for a trade show in two years. With a fully sold-out floor plan hosting 800+ companies, energetic maintenance challenges and a Go Live ! Theatre presenting educational sessions and panel discussions, this may be MRO Americas best show in recent memory. Several members of The Trade Group were present managing client builds and gathering insight into key trends in the trade show and aerospace industry

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Retail Times

MAY 3, 2022

Lidl has announced the trial of the UK’s first supermarket ‘smart’ laundry detergent refill station, in partnership with Chilean sustainability start-up Algramo. Launching in Kingswinford, West Midlands, the six month pilot could save 2,970 single-use plastic containers from one store alone.

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2022

Over the last two years a series of unexpected events has scrambled global supply chains. Coronavirus, war in Ukraine, Brexit and a container ship wedged in the Suez Canal have combined to delay deliveries of everything from bicycles to pet food. In response, a growing group of startups and established logistics firms has created a multi-billion dollar industry applying the latest technology to help businesses minimize the disruption.

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Design Wanted

MAY 2, 2022

The DEmark Awards is back, and this year Thailand’s most prestigious awards program is celebrating the work of designers whose work reflects a post-pandemic world. Since […]. The post DEmark to present lessons for a post-pandemic future at Milan Design Week 2022 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Bay Cities

MAY 2, 2022

Opening a package may not seem like a big deal — until you encounter one that you feel like you need a degree in rocket science to open, that is. Enter Frustration-Free Packaging (FFP).

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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.

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RetailMinded

MAY 1, 2022

This year marks the 5th annual Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference (LMCC), a first-of-its-kind event to feature the world’s finest premium CBD and Cannabis everyday wellness brands. Returning to Hudson Yards in New York City on May 5 and 6, this B2B trade show connects top retailers, mainstream media, investors, and CPG executives to visionary brand founders complemented with a full schedule of keynote talks, brand presentations, and business matchmaking.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Woolworths Group has overcome the impact of Omicron and severe flooding to post a 9.7-per-cent increase in like-for-like sales during the third quarter to $15.123 billion. . The growth rate was significantly higher than the 3.9-per-cent increase reported by archrival Coles Group last week. E-commerce sales soared 33.4 per cent year on year reaching $1.456 billion. .

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E Delevry

MAY 3, 2022

The pandemic made consumers more aware than ever of sustainsbility and retailers need to react to the new demand when it comes to their packaging, says Gavin Mounce, ecommerce design manager at DS Smith Packaging UK. If I had to place a topic or trend as the priority on most businesses’ targets, then it would be sustainability. COVID was a catalyst for growth in ecommerce, which did nothing to dampen customers interest in sustainability, but actually accelerated it for many with the amount of pa

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Design Wanted

MAY 2, 2022

Last year, we were lucky enough to be invited inside the multidimensional industrial reality that is Feltrin+Masarin, the Italian brand, which has over forty years developed, […]. The post Feltrin+Masarin’s Swing Door is testament to the brand’s perfect precision appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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