Inside Retail
MARCH 30, 2022
Convenience chain 7-Eleven must pay $595,000 to a franchisee after the Victoria Supreme Court found the franchisor had made misleading statements about the term of a franchise agreement. The retailer was found to have breached the Australian Consumer Law in its pre-purchase dealings with Yong Li and Zhe Wang who bought the 7-Eleven Heathmont store in 2015.
Retail Focus
MARCH 28, 2022
Moss Bros has launched a new concept store at Victoria Place, the recently launched £700 million regeneration scheme in Woking town centre co-owned by Woking Borough Council and Moyallen Group. Occupying a 2742 sq ft space, the brand has opened on Victoria Place’s Henry Plaza. . The Moss Bros new concept store is designed to meet the needs of every shopper, including a dedicated style suite with its own fitting room and a cash desk for private appointments.
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Retail Times
MARCH 26, 2022
GREY GOOSE, the vodka most recommended by bartenders and the leader in the super-premium category, is proud to introduce GREY GOOSE Essences, made with GREY GOOSE Vodka infused with real fruit essences and cold-distilled botanicals. As the brand’s most expansive innovation to date, the range is crafted with natural flavours and was meticulously developed with the highest-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that have become synonymous with GREY GOOSE.
Design Week
MARCH 31, 2022
Wrigley’s Extra chewing gum has rebranded to move away from dental hygiene cues and instead focus on its variety of flavours. Brand consultancy Elmwood has crafted the new look, which will roll out across Wrigley’s Extra products around the world. The product is known by various names overseas, including Orbit and Freedent. The ambition for the rebrand was to drop the “traditional look built.
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Inside Retail
MARCH 29, 2022
Retail sales continued to perform well in February recording a 9.1 per cent year-on-year increase according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today. . Despite supply chain disruptions, departments stores recorded a 5 per cent increase after months of decline. Clothing, footwear and personal accessories recorded a 17.8-per-cent increase compared to February last year, followed by cafes, restaurants and takeaway food which grew 15 per cent and household goods, up by 8.1 per cent.
Retail Focus
MARCH 30, 2022
Global lifestyle brand, kate spade new york, is to open its first Northern Irish store in April 2022, at designer outlet, The Boulevard. . Taking prime position at the entrance of the Lotus Property-owned scheme, which is positioned on the A1 corridor between Belfast and Dublin, the 1458 Sq ft store will open April 2022, offering a range of product categories, including ready-to-wear, handbags, accessories, small leather goods, tech accessories and jewellery. .
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Design Week
APRIL 1, 2022
London design consultancy Ragged Edge has crafted the new identity for impact investing app Circa5000, which imagines a world 2,978 years in the future. Circa5000, formerly Tickr, is a mobile-based app which allows users to invest in a range of sustainable and socially-conscious businesses. According to the app, the companies it has invested in have produced 832m MWh of renewable energy over.
Inside Retail
MARCH 29, 2022
Uber and BP have announced a global delivery partnership in an attempt to expand delivery services to everyday convenience. BP becomes the first major convenience retailer to team up with Uber on such a scale, and will connect more than 3000 retail locations with Uber Eats by 2025. . The partnership will cover retail sites in Australia, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, the US and the UK with plans to expand operations to European markets from next year.
Retail Focus
MARCH 29, 2022
Keeping pace with consumer trends and changing behaviours is key to the success of retail operations, particularly when managing the impact of current global events on supply chains to ensure they’re able to consistently meet demand. . According to the latest CBI quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, consumer confidence is growing as retail sales volumes were 16% higher than seasonal norms in February.
Bay Cities
APRIL 1, 2022
We are still driving hard with retail sales in America. We know for certain ecommerce blew up in 2020 and in 2021 online sales drove towards an estimated 17 percent increase over the prior year. But don’t discount the new and improved retailer that repositioned themselves to not only play strong in the online world but also mastered BOPIS (buy online, pick up in stores).
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
E Delevry
MARCH 31, 2022
DHL Parcel UK has partnered with returns platform ZigZag giving access to DHL’s Just Right Returns service for ZigZag’s network of more than 100 retailers, including Selfridges, GAP and Superdry. ZigZag retailers will be able to offer their customers the option to return their parcels at any one of DHL’s 3,500 ServicePoints nationwide for next day collection, with returns then being delivered back to the retailers the following day.
Inside Retail
MARCH 28, 2022
In a bid to accelerate carbon removal solutions, Canadian e-commerce company Shopify has invested in nine climate tech start-ups including Australian-based company Loam Bio, bringing its total carbon removal spend to $32 million. Loam Bio has developed a microbial seed coating that increases carbon in soils as well as crop yields. The technology is said to help farmers, thus laying the foundation for globally-scalable carbon removal.
Retail Focus
MARCH 29, 2022
Shaftesbury has today announced that the sustainable women’s performance wear brand, Dai, has opened its debut permanent space on 35-37 Monmouth Street, Seven Dials. Alongside the launch of two vintage activations, these recent openings boost Seven Dials’ diverse community of ethically driven retailers, solidifying it as London’s go-to destination for the conscious consumer. .
Mindful Design
MARCH 30, 2022
Boba Store Design: Mindful Design Consulting All pictures: Mindful Design Consulting Boba Spot is a small bubble tea and ice cream store in a busy college area, next to the San Diego State University campus. With make-to-order fruit-infused boba tea, handcrafted ice cream, milk tea and smoothies on the menu, the store is a great […]. The post White Wall Treatment Brightens Up Small Boba Store Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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.
Elmwood Timber
APRIL 1, 2022
Hardwood flooring is a popular flooring type in many spaces. Every project and space is unique and choosing the perfect type of wood flooring to complement your interior design is not an easy task. From the entryway to the dining room to the backdoor, you want to choose a flooring type that fits your interior design and your lifestyle. Not only are there several looks and styles of hardwood flooring available, but not all wood floors are created equal.
Inside Retail
MARCH 28, 2022
Pre-pandemic, the power balance in retail leasing sat very much in the landlord’s favour. Retailers and industry bodies had been calling out for a major reset for years, as rents continued to escalate, out of step with modest growth in many categories. If there was ever a ‘great reset’ event, gosh did we get it. The drive to e-commerce, covid relief legislation, months of forced store closures in major markets, and retailers closing their doors permanently throughout 2020-21, all contributed to
Retail Focus
APRIL 1, 2022
There are many different ways in which you can develop a loyal customer following for your business. The most important factors are – of course – to offer premium quality products and provide a high level of service, yet alone this is not always enough. Other tactics include standing out from the crowd by showcasing a unique brand personality to develop a cult following and running a rewards program that encourages people to continue shopping with you and/or using your services.
Retail Times
APRIL 1, 2022
DHL, a global leader in logistics, has rolled out what3words location technology to its UK Parcel App. From today, customers can add their what3words address in the Delivery Preferences section of the DHL Parcel App, enabling them to specify deliveries to a very precise location – be it the front door, specific apartment complex entrance, or a tucked-away side passage.
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.
Onyx
MARCH 28, 2022
Onyx Creative, Inc. is happy to announce a merger with L2M Architects. Emphasizing innovation by collaboration, the combined team is excited to continue their long-established relationships and project partnerships. L2M brings twenty-plus design professionals, two additional offices (Baltimore, Maryland and Portland, Maine), and increased geographical responsiveness to a national clientele of Onyx Creative.
Inside Retail
MARCH 28, 2022
Online retailer MyDeal has launched a new global activities marketplace called Amazed.com in Australia. The new website will utilise MyDeal’s proprietary marketplace technology and existing 1 million active customer base to offer a one-stop shopping experience for activities and experiences for locals. The company also plans to expand operations to New Zealand in the first half of the calendar year, and then move to offshore markets like the UK and US.
Retail Focus
APRIL 1, 2022
It’s no secret that the British high street has changed massively in recent years. Activities that were once at the forefront of towns and city centres are now being enjoyed online. When thinking about the changing nature of our favourite games and activities, one stands out. . The popularity of bingo exploded in the 1960s. It was a game played by millions of people in halls and has retained this huge audience over the years.
E Delevry
MARCH 30, 2022
DHL has added what3words functionality to its consumer app, allowing its customers to share their 3m x 3m what3words address with delivery drivers. Customers will be able to enter their precise what3words address into the delivery preferences section of the app, allowing them to direct drivers to the exact doorstep, side passage, or apartment entrance they want their parcel delivered to.
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Retail Insider
MARCH 31, 2022
Brought to you by Retail Insider and Flooid. The Name: BEEN London. The Place: East London and proud of it. The Story: Sometimes you just need to take your hat off to someone. And today that someone is Genia Mineeva – founder of BEEN London and general all round good egg. Well, this is glowing. Tell me more. She runs a sustainably-designed bag company despite originally having no formal qualifications in sustainability or bag design either for that matter.
Inside Retail
MARCH 29, 2022
Fashion and lifestyle platform The Iconic has launched its first beauty campaign “I am Iconic” to celebrate diversity in the beauty category. . Featuring a range of faces representing beauty across gender, age groups, ethnicity and culture, and star, the campaign aims to strengthen the brand’s beauty offering and its online market. The brand says it wants to celebrate beauty in all its forms and the new campaign introduces its definition of beauty. .
Retail Focus
MARCH 31, 2022
FoundPop will be exhibiting at the 2022 Visual Merchandising and Display Show. Visit them on stand E9 between the 5-6 April at the Business Design Centre in London. FoundPop’s versatile furniture range has been delivering affordable rental services across multiple retail sectors including fashion, jewellery, beauty and lifestyle in numerous high street, discount outlet and department stores across the UK and Europe.
Design Week
APRIL 1, 2022
London-based design studio Blond has revealed a folding charger concept, which aims to address the growing problem of electronic waste in the tech industry. People could repair and upgrade the multi-purpose charger, named Fold, instead of simply throwing it away when it became useless. Charger disposal is a significant problem. According to the European Commission, 11,000 tonnes of electronic.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
Dezeen
MARCH 31, 2022
Light fixtures inspired by James Turrell artworks, balancing stones, and a circular golden changing room feature in the interiors of fashion brand Forte Forte 's Los Angeles boutique. The Italian label's art director Robert Vattilana designed the interiors of the store, which is located at 8424 Melrose Place in Los Angeles – the first Forte Forte branch in the US.
Inside Retail
MARCH 27, 2022
Hong Kong-listed beauty giant L’Occitane Group has acquired a majority stake in Australian-based clean skincare brand Grown Alchemist for an undisclosed sum. . Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008 by Melbourne siblings, Jeremy and Keston Muijis, with a focus on futuristic anti-ageing technology and unique botanical skincare formulas for optimal skin health.
Retail Focus
MARCH 31, 2022
Hello Flamingo will be exhibiting at the 2022 Visual Merchandising and Display Show. Visit them on stand E4 between the 5-6 April at the Business Design Centre in London. Hello Flamingo are an award winning, creative design & manufacture company, Specialising in retail window displays, Design & development, pop-ups shops, events, project management & installation, all from our design studio & manufacturing workshop in East Sussex.
Design Week
MARCH 30, 2022
Dyson has revealed its first wearable product design – a pair of wireless headphones combined with an air purifier. Dyson Zone comprises a set of over-ear, noise-cancelling headphones and a visor which aims to deliver clean air for the wearer. The product is the result of over a decade’s research into air quality and development, according to the design and engineering company.
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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