Sat.Jun 19, 2021 - Fri.Jun 25, 2021

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Inside Lego’s immersive new store design that’s rolling out globally

Inside Retail

Interactive storytelling, virtual worlds, a personalisation studio and 3D superheroes – it’s not your average retail store, but Lego’s new New York City flagship demonstrates what’s possible with experiential retail. On Friday, the toy company will open the doors to a two-storey, 7175-square-foot store on Fifth Avenue, showcasing an innovative retail format, which will inspire the redesign of more than 100 stores worldwide over the next year.

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Australia’s disloyal shoppers: most will change brands to save money

Inside Retail

Aussie consumers’ loyalty is primarily influenced by the price tag, however emotional connection and ethical values will become key loyalty drivers, according to a consumer research by Emarsys. . About 65 per cent of 1000 Australian consumers surveyed said they will choose other brands if a cheaper option is available. More than half of respondents said consistently low prices are the top reason for staying loyal to a retailer. .

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The Department Store dilemma

Retail Focus

Unfortunately for many department stores, the pandemic has been a final blow in the battle with online retail, spiralling real estate costs and difficulty serving up physical retail that is consistently experiential, engaging and adaptable. Stores that we thought would be with us for generations to come are shuttering their doors permanently, with Debenhams among the latest casualties.

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foster + partners transforms los angeles’ historic tower theatre into an apple store

Design Boom

the apple tower theatre encompasses one of apple's most significant restoration projects to date, taking over the historic los angeles' location. The post foster + partners transforms los angeles’ historic tower theatre into an apple store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Nisa retailers introduce new £5 frozen deal

Talking Retail

Nisa retailers are today (23 June) introducing a new £5 frozen deal. The offer is supported by dedicated in-store POS, as well as activity on Nisa’s consumer-facing website and social media pages. The deal includes a Goodfella’s Stone Baked Pizza 452g, McCain Lightly Spiced Wedges 650g, Co-op Garlic Baguettes 2 pk, Birds Eye Wholegrain Nuggets. This story continues at Nisa retailers introduce new £5 frozen deal.

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“Self-service kept the nation fed”: How Co-op UK leaned on tech during Covid

Inside Retail

Co-op UK, Britain’s fifth biggest food retailer, is using technology to drive a better shopping experience for its customers in bricks-and-mortar retail. Speaking at a webinar, hosted by Inside Retail , Andrew Hoff, head of technology for retail at Co-op UK, highlighted the importance of self-service as a quick and safe checkout option, particularly at the height of the pandemic.

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la samaritaine department store renovation by SANAA opens in paris

Design Boom

the extensive renovation includes a new undulating glass-clad structure by SANAA and gorgeous redesigned interiors by yabu pushelberg. The post la samaritaine department store renovation by SANAA opens in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Search begins for High Street Champions

Talking Retail

The team behind Local Rewards, the service that aims to help retailers recover from the impact of the pandemic, is searching for 3,600 people to become the champions of their local high streets. Local Rewards enables participating retailers to cross-promote and support their high street neighbours to create an online network of connected traders or.

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Stable retail sales data belies plight of small businesses, says ARA chief

Inside Retail

Stable retail sales data for May have been welcomed by the Australian Retailers Association – but the body warns smaller businesses are still vulnerable to the impacts of Covid-19. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released today, Australian retail sales were up 7.4 per cent on the same month last year – and by 0.1 per cent month on month – to $31 billion. .

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Zürcher Kantonalbank reimagines the banking experience for the new era

Retail Focus

Dalziel & Pow developed a new strategic vision for Zürcher Kantonalbank in response to evolving customer needs and aspirations, the exponential growth of digital platforms and tools, and the changing attitudes towards traditional advertising and marketing channels. The vision is to inspire personal progress and financial wellbeing, helping people feel inspired and motivated about their future – from saving and investing, to progressing in life, work and business.

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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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Clearpay hits 2m UK customers in two years and celebrates very first UK brand campaign

Retail Times

Clearpay, a leader in “Buy Now, Pay Later” payments known as Afterpay outside the U.K. and Europe, has announced it has reached two million active UK customers, showing the continued rise of the BNPL service as it reaches its second anniversary in the UK.

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Brixton Brewery unveils first out-of-home advertising campaign

Talking Retail

Craft beer brand Brixton Brewery has launched its first out-of-home advertising campaign. The “Get a Taste of Brixton” campaign “celebrates the birthplace of the brand” and appears across digital platforms and 48, 16 and four sheets throughout London, with a national roll-out scheduled for 2022. Each advert features QR codes and direct links which, once.

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“Tipping point”: Why Coles is pumping millions into tech

Inside Retail

Coles’ decision to up capital investment in FY22 to $1.4 billion is focused mainly on improving efficiency within the business, primarily through automation. At Coles’ Strategy Day on Thursday, the company said this will account for about 60 per cent of capital expenditure (capex), while 20 per cent will go towards 50 store renewals and 20 new stores.

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Sports Direct opens new London flagship

Retail Focus

Sports Direct is reopening its flagship store, following a £10m refurbishment. Located in the heart of London has undergone a complete overhaul with a modern, innovative, and sleek new look that brings the brand’s elevation strategy and fresh approach to the iconic retail space. Th e store , whic h firs t opene d i n 2014 , span s ove r 50,00 0 sq. ft. an d wil l b e th e pinnacl e o f Sport s Direct’ s retai l offering.

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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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Why it works: regular testing is the best protection against retail disruption

Retail Times

There’s a sense of expectation around the country because, despite a four-week delay, we’re on the cusp of returning to a normal post-COVID-19 life. For many people, a big part of that normality will be the chance to ditch the masks and social distancing restrictions, whether thats mixing socially in bars and restaurants or heading out to the shops for some much-needed retail therapy.

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Nestlé adds new flavour to Munchies portfolio

Talking Retail

Nestlé is set to launch a Salted Caramel Fudge flavour for its Munchies brand. The variant will be available from August is 97g sharing bags, retailing at £1.59, consisting of a salted caramel fudge flavour filling and biscuit centre, covered in delicious milk chocolate It joins existing original Munchies, Munchies Cookie Dough and Munchies White. This story continues at Nestlé adds new flavour to Munchies portfolio.

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Hired the wrong person? Here’s what to do

Inside Retail

It’s a big responsibility and commitment when you’re hiring someone new, and a decision rarely taken lightly. There’s excitement and anticipation about the problems they’ll solve, the extra help they’ll provide or the growth they can help you achieve. As a business leader, optimism, whether it comes naturally or has been learnt, has to be part of how you operate.

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Hublot brings an unique UEFA Euro 2020™ experience to Harrods

Retail Focus

To celebrate their role as Official Watch of the UEFA EURO 2020TM, Hublot is unveiling its Big Bang e UEFA Euro 2020TM connected watch and bringing the celebrations to Harrods. The innovative and experiential installation will take over the Harrods atrium from June 11th to July 11th, and features a dramatic rendering of a football in LED lights which houses the Big Bang e UEFA EURO 2020TM connected watch and immerses the customer into the world of Hublot.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

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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LUO Studio uses rotating walls to create flexible Beijing bookshop

Dezeen

Translucent rotating walls pivot to transform the interior of this bookshop in Bejing by Chinese architecture firm LUO Studio. Located in the 479-square-metre basement space of a shopping mall in the Chinese capital, the Mumokuteki Concept Bookstore sells books as well as design objects, flowers, food and coffee. A system of five rotating walls help to divide up the Mumokuteki Concept Bookstore (Top and above).

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Logistics industry calls for season visas and funded training to ease driver shortage

Talking Retail

The government is being pressed by the logistics industry to introduce a seasonal visa for European truck drivers to protect the nation’s supply chain. There are currently more than 45,000 truck driver tests outstanding at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns. David Wells, chief executive of trade association.

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Witchery joins GlamCorner amid workwear rental boom

Inside Retail

Garments from Australian fashion brand Witchery will now be available for rental exclusively through GlamCorner’s subscription membership. The deal is a “milestone” for the Australian fashion industry, as it continues to push to be more circular and find ways to reduce its waste footprint, according to Witchery head of marketing Nicky Rowsell. “[We’re] delighted to be aligning with GlamCorner to provide everyday outfitting solutions and 24/7 style to their loyal customers,” Rowsell said.

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Hexcite Group appoints Wes Mulligan as Group Chief Executive

Retail Focus

Hexcite Group, a leading provider of design, communication, brand activation, signage, display and merchandising products and services for major brand owners and retailers, is delighted to announce it has appointed Wes Mulligan as Group Chief Executive. Wes has led a number of businesses across retail, leisure and support services sectors. In recent years, as CEO of Danwood, he led the turnaround and exit of the UK’s largest independent supplier of printers and photocopiers.

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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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The Future Of Agile Workspace And Designing For Different Personality Types

All Work

What does “agility” mean in relation to today’s workplace environment, and how could it manifest itself 50 years from now? Workspace design experts Diana Pisone from Ted Moudis Associates and Kelly McEachern from Perkins&Will took part in a Q&A with Allwork.Space. The conversation also focused on designing for multiple “personas” and how to accommodate different personality types.

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Government again rejects a new protection of shopworkers law

Talking Retail

The government has again rejected an attempt to provide greater protection for frontline workers by opposing an amendment to its flagship crime bill. The amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which would have provided a specific offence of assaulting a shopworker, was debated today in committee. Retail trade union Usdaw says it.

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Distillery Road Market outlines weekend events to come in 2021

Inside Retail

Upcoming Queensland dining precinct Distillery Road Market has announced it will expand its market offering into weekend markets, allowing a more accessible food-centric experience for visitors. The market-focused offering, which will open in Eagleby, Queensland in mid-2021 , looks to recreate the success of international food marketplaces such as Chelsea Market in New York and Borough Market in London, as well as local markets The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney and the South Melbourne Markets.

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Lyle & Scott signs lease on store at London Designer Outlet

Retail Focus

With excitement in the air at Wembley Park as it embarks on an events-filled summer, London Designer Outlet is adding to the neighbourhood’s celebrations with the announcement that British menswear brand Lyle & Scott is joining its premium fashion offering. The heritage label will occupy more than 800 sq ft in the capital’s leading fashion and lifestyle outlet centre, which will be the fashion retailer’s only destination in London and the brand’s only outlet store to open in 2021 in the UK.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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

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How is the current economic climate of retail looking?

Retail Times

Last year was a significantly tough year for businesses across an array of industries, with factors such as coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown measures compounding the underlying challenges created by Brexit.

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McVitie’s attracts younger shoppers with cherry-flavoured biscuits

Talking Retail

Snacking company Pladis is adding an Indulgent Chocolate Cherry flavour to its McVitie’s V.I.B range. The variant will roll-out into convenience stores from July with an RRP of £1.79, joining the existing line-up of Classic Caramel Bliss, Heavenly Chocolate Hazelnut and Luscious Blood Orange. It features a digestive biscuit coated in a layer of chocolate.

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Adairs pays $45m to fast-track Mocka acquisition

Inside Retail

Adairs will pull the settlement of its acquisition of online furniture firm Mocka forward by a year after the business performed well ahead of expectations. The pureplay business blossomed in the last year due to the ongoing changes to consumer behaviour due to the Covid-19 pandemic – with online furniture and homewares having seen a huge spike in uptake.

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Responsible womenswear brand Nobody’s Child opening at Carnaby Street, this week

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury have announced the arrival of Nobody’s Child , a responsible womenswear fashion brand opening at 50 Carnaby Street, this week. The store contributes to the diverse array of independent brands in London’s most directional shopping location. Samantha Bain-Mollison, Retail Director, Shaftesbury says: “We are delighted to welcome Nobody’s Child to Carnaby.

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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