Inside Retail

JUNE 24, 2021

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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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

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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Retail Focus

JUNE 22, 2021

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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Design Boom

JUNE 22, 2021

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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Design Week

JUNE 24, 2021

O Street has rebranded craft beer company Stewart Brewing with a look inspired by the brewery’s Scottish roots. The studio has designed a new logo, tartan-inspired graphic pattern and packaging template for the independent brewery, which is based near Edinburgh. Previous branding for Stewart Brewing (left) and the new identity (right) “It was time for their visual identity to reflect their established (and growing) position in the craft beer scene, and most importantly unify the bran

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

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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Design Boom

JUNE 23, 2021

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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Design Week

JUNE 25, 2021

British Red Cross mural, by Yinka Ilori. Bringing his joyfully colourful signature look to the streets once again, Yinka Ilori has teamed up with the British Red Cross for its latest campaign, “This is Human Kind” For his part, the designer has created a 15-foot mural bearing the campaign’s slogan. It is available to view now, and is located on Ebor Street, a short walk from Shoreditch High Street Station.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2021

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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Retail Focus

JUNE 23, 2021

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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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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Talking Retail

JUNE 23, 2021

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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Design Week

JUNE 22, 2021

In June, Brighton-based studio Baxter & Bailey gave its team of nine designers the Friday off. The Recharge Day, as it was termed, was an acknowledgement of the “different and challenging circumstances” the studio had been through for the past year, explains creative director Matt Baxter. “We understood from discussions that the team had found [the past year] draining at times,” Baxter adds. “And we just wanted to do something – a small gesture to say than

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2021

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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Retail Focus

JUNE 24, 2021

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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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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Talking Retail

JUNE 23, 2021

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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Design Week

JUNE 23, 2021

Dominic Evans describes his drawing style as comic-book-meets-fashion-illustration. The illustrator – known more widely online as Dom&Ink – first started developing his technique as a kid, using books like How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way, by the late Stan Lee and John Buscema. Trawling Evans’ social media feeds now, the muscly heroes and action scenes in the Marvel book feel worlds away from clients of his like Cheryl, Little Mix and Manchester Pride.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 24, 2021

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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Retail Focus

JUNE 21, 2021

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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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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Retail Times

JUNE 22, 2021

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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Design Week

JUNE 21, 2021

Retail design studio The One Off has redesigned Sports Direct’s flagship Oxford Street store with a “grass roots” approach. It is the first time that one of the stores has incorporated Sports Direct’s recent rebrand , which was created by Venturethree. The project began with conversations with consumers about their frustrations with Sports Direct stores, according to The One Off creative director Richard Collier.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

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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Retail Focus

JUNE 24, 2021

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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Talking Retail

JUNE 24, 2021

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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Design Week

JUNE 23, 2021

London-based branding studio Turquoise has unveiled new branding for the UEFA Europa League and the soon-to-be-launched UEFA Europa Conference League. The Europa League was founded in 1971, and is the second-tier of European club football after the Champions League. This year sees the league restructured however, with the number of teams involved streamlined from 48 to 32.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 24, 2021

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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Retail Focus

JUNE 24, 2021

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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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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Talking Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

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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Design Week

JUNE 24, 2021

London-based branding studio SomeOne has rebranded National Museums Liverpool (NML) with the aim of “revitalising” the group of cultural institutions. The museum group comprises The Museum of Liverpool, The World Museum, The International Slavery Museum, The Maritime Museum, The Walker Art Gallery, Sudley House and the Lady Lever Art Gallery.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

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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Retail Focus

JUNE 24, 2021

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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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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