Design Boom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
the new a-poc able issey miyake store opens today in kyoto. The post tokujin yoshioka-designed issey miyake store in kyoto connects innovation with tradition appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Woolworths Group is launching vaccination hubs in a number of closed Big W stores in an effort to speed up vaccinations for its team and their family members. Getting assistance from the Federal Government National Covid Vaccine Taskforce, and partnering with medical provider International SOS, Woolworths has launched hubs at its Wetherill Park and Canterbury-Bankstown stores, and will launch another at its Carnes Hill store later this month.
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Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Successive waves of pandemic have created havoc for retailers, as closures, reopenings and even some reclosures have occurred. These waves have created supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures that have their own set of challenges. COVID-related economic uncertainty, further compounded by Brexit, caused already price-conscious shoppers to grow even more vigilant about comparing prices, particularly as they flocked to online channels where complete price transparency is a click away.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The threatened national shortage of food-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) could threaten future supplies of not just fizzy drinks but various foodstuffs. The potential shortage, an indirect consequence of the rise in gas prices, has brought warnings from the British Soft Drinks Association (BDSA) and several food companies, including poultry producers. The BDSA said: “Any local.
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Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
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Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Sydney alone will need to increase its overall logistics footprint by at least 720,000 sqm over the next four years in order to keep up with the rising relevance of online shopping, according to a new report from property firm CBRE. The business’ Sydney Industry and Logistics Land Supply report forecasted that a lack of industrial space in the inner city, coupled with increasing e-commerce use, will drive a major change to how retailers operate logistically.
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Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The winners of the 2021 Retail Industry Awards were announced last night at a face-to-face awards dinner in the City of London. Big winners on the night included Nisa, which took home the trophy for Symbol/Franchise Group of the Year. In the independent store categories, it was a great evening for Mulkerns Eurospar, Newry, County. This story continues at Retail Industry Awards 2021: winners revealed.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Amazon has announced that over one million people applied for a job at Amazon globally as part of Career Day 2021 – with around 30,000 people applying in the UK. The virtual event attracted job seekers from around 40 European countries. In the span of 24 hours, more than 2,000 Amazon recruiters offered 30,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions globally with participants in order to provide job seekers with professional advice to start, transition, or grow their careers whether they want to work
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
San Francisco-based mobile shopping app Wish has kicked off a campaign to dramatically increase the number of merchants on its platform from countries other than China. It has hired people in Australia, Brazil and Europe to make contact with local brands, slashed its commission rate to attract new sign-ups and promised significant exposure through its internal advertising machine.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Landsec has announced the opening of a standalone store for Carvela, the women’s footwear and accessories specialist retailer, at Bluewater in Kent. The 1,200 sq ft unit, adjacent to Apple on Upper Guildhall, forms the brand’s seventh bricks-and-mortar store in the UK, and its first in the South East. Showcasing its innovative new range of shoes, bags and accessories, Carvela Bluewater extends the brand’s offering of shoe sizes and widths, to create comfortable heels for everyone.
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
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The 2021 Nisa Retail annual exhibition, which takes place virtually on 28 and 29 September, can be previewed online from today (20 September). It is the second year that the Expo is being held virtually and the preview week is intended to allow those attending to plan their time for the two days, test the. This story continues at Nisa’s Expo preview now online.
All Work
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Spending time in nature is good for us. One study tied spending at least 120 minutes per week in nature to good health and wellbeing. With restrictions easing and more workers being called back to their desks, a huge chunk of that time will once again be spent at the office – far away from the calming effects of nature. Bartlett & Associates‘ Inger Bartlett shares ideas for designing healthy and calming workplaces that take cues from the natural world.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
It’s not every day that we see a centenarian front a collection for a leading global fashion brand, but that’s exactly what happened last week. H&M announced a collaboration with Iris Apfel, New York style icon, fashion designer and interior decorator who likes to dress up “for herself and herself only” and is known for her vibrant clothing, fun accessories and signature thick, oversized specs.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
In celebration of five decades in music, one of the world’s most iconic bands, Queen, will feature in a dedicated experiential pop-up shop on Carnaby Street opening later this month. The Shop, ‘Queen The Greatest’ will open on Tuesday 28th September 2021 until January 2022 with a line-up of limited edition music releases, exciting fashion collaborations and lifestyle products with weekly new product drops and events.
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.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Britvic is moving several of its soft drink brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging, across single serve 500ml and/or 600ml bottles, by the end of September. The brands include Pepsi Max, 7UP Free, Tango, Lipton, Robinsons ready-to-drink bottles and Drench, with Mountain Dew also following suit in December 2022. The change will be supported with. This story continues at Britvic switches major brands to recycled plastic bottles.
Compliantia
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The retail and hospitality business is hard enough, there are headaches you can do without because…you can. Sometimes, a little planning is all it takes. In this post, we’ll have a look at 3 common headaches of retail operations and how to avoid them. Let’s dive in. Knowing what has to be done and actually doing it are two different things.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
A magnitude 6 earthquake has hit Australia’s eastern seaboard, causing property damage in Melbourne but with no reported injuries. The Betty’s Burgers restaurant in South Yarra has partially collapsed, though the business has confirmed no one was in the store at the time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @visuals_by_campbell. It is currently unclear if other businesses have suffered damages from the earthquake, but the quake was felt as far as South Australia, New South Wales, the AC
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s Cardiff , has announced the forthcoming expansion of Laings’ Cardiff showroom. Set to relaunch next month, the upsized 4,735 sq ft showroom will welcome esteemed brands Rolex and Patek Philippe, marking a Welsh debut for the latter. The transformation of the family-run jewellers’ existing boutique at St David’s forms an integral part of Laings’ UK-wide expansion plan, with a £3 million investment into its presence in Cardiff.
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.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Snacking brand Whitworths is set to launch a new TV advert later this month. The advert looks to “highlight the breadth of the brand’s product range” and “promote healthier snacking”, supported by in-store and online promotional plans. Phil Gowland, commercial director at Whitworths, said: “We’ve increased our brand investment by seven times year on year to.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
New data from takeaway delivery platform Foodhub has revealed that the humble burger has seen off traditional favourites, Chinese, Indian and pizza, to be named the UK’s favourite order.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The online marketplace boom has given rise to a new type of retail business, the e-commerce aggregator. Since 2018, when the OG aggregator, Thrasio, launched in the US, there has been a veritable explosion of similar startups, including Opontio in Dubai, Upscalio in India, Valerio in Mexico and Rainforest in Singapore. And now, the first one has arrived in Australia.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger is set to significantly upsize in London Designer Outlet following the success of its pop-up store at the outlet one year after it opened its doors. Throughout the pandemic, London Designer Outlet has welcomed a number of new brands, many of which signed their deals over the past 18 months, including Radley, Lyle & Scott, NICCE and Police.
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Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Nisa is offering its retailers a special promotion ahead of National Curry Week, which runs from 4 to 10 October. The deal is designed to offer customers all they will need for a curry night for £7. Shoppers can choose two main courses from three curry options from the Co-op takeaway range; korma, tikka or. This story continues at Spicy deal for Nisa retailers.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The Flava People has teamed up with drinks company Diageo to launch ‘Guinness Cooking Paste’.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
After a difficult start to the year, outdoor group Kathmandu ended FY21 with relatively strong sales growth of 15.1 per cent, bringing in $891 million, largely off the back of Rip Curl’s stellar performance and growth in North American shoe brand Oboz. The group ended the year with a underlying net profit of $64 million – more than double what was achieved during FY20.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Pret a Manger has said it will open more than 200 UK shops over the next two years, after securing a further £100 million cash injection. The sandwich and coffee chain was battered by the pandemic but said it has seen its city centre sites recover further in recent weeks as more workers have returned to the office. Pret a Manger has announced ambitious expansion plans (Steve Parsons/PA).
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
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Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Morrisons is to stop using plastic bags for bananas sold in its stores. From today paper bands will start to replace plastic, which means that 45 million single use bags will be removed from Morrisons every year. The removal of the bags follows a successful 12 week trial and the chain says that the strengthened. This story continues at Paper bands for bananas introduced at Morrisons.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
A new study into cooking behaviour has revealed that more people are taking the time to cook their meals from scratch compared to pre-pandemic. The results, released by leading dry rice brand, Tilda, uncover what consumers most enjoyed preparing and identify opportunities for retailers to tap into a growing interest in scratch cooking, by ensuring they stock the highest quality ingredients to help shoppers create the best results.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
US burger sensation Five Guys opens its first Australian restaurant, for takeaway only, on 20 September in Sydney’s Penrith. Master franchisee Seagrass Hospitality is opening the long-awaited fast food brand at the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on the busy Mulgoa Road. Robby Andronikos, brand manager of Five Guys Australia, said “It’s been an incredibly fun journey to bring the Five Guys opening to this point.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Burlington Arcade, the historic landmark and luxury retail destination in Mayfair, is launching a 007 installation in celebration of the much anticipated release of No Time To Die. The James Bond themed installation, which was launched yesterday – Monday 20th of September – features a stunning James Bond inspired entrance at Burlington Gardens: inside special 007 arches run the full length of the arcade, with a show stopping James Bond ‘Gun Barrel photo op’ in the centre.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
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