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Co-op to install solar panels on a target of up to 700 sites

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has today (Wednesday 2 October 2024) announced its ambitions to install solar panels on a target of up to 700 sites across its food, funeralcare and logistic portfolio across the UK over the next three years.

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Top Video Production Tips for London Retailers to Boost Their Digital Presence

Retail Focus

Video content has become essential for retailers who want to stand out, connect with customers, and drive sales. For London retailers, where competition is fierce and trends change rapidly, great video content can give your business a real edge. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your website, social media presence, or in-store experience, video is a powerful tool to help you make an impact.

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Expert Warns Outdated Workspaces Are Holding Your Business Back

All Work

Employees who are highly engaged, have strong team relationships, and work within an innovative culture experience superior work environments and outcomes. Workspace design has shifted from standardized, cookie-cutter approaches to more nuanced, tailored solutions that align with the specific functional and cultural needs of different regions and industries.

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The first book exploring the design landscape of the MENA region

Design Wanted

Design Doha, Qatar Museums’ biennial celebration of design excellence and innovation in Qatar and the MENA region, has launched Arab […] The post The first book exploring the design landscape of the MENA region appeared first on DesignWanted.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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7 Tips on Creating a Strong Product Launch In-Store

Retail Bound

As a product manufacturer, the success of your new product launch heavily relies on the brand experience you create for customers in-store with your retail partners. A strong brand experience not only helps in effectively promoting your products but also creates a lasting impression on your target audience. To help you achieve this, we have put together some key steps that product manufacturers can follow to create a strong retail product launch brand experience.

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Mosaic to axe five brands in rescue plan: here’s the list

Inside Retail

Mosaic Brands will “wind down” five of its brands to focus on its other five businesses as it struggles to remain afloat due to operational issues. The brands to be wound down are Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W Lane and BeMe, as part of what Mosaic Brands CEO Erica Berchtold calls a Focus on Core plan. This will allow the company to capitalise and invest in Millers, Noni B, Rivers, Katies, and its standalone online Mosaic marketplace. “Each of those core brands will have a

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Q&A: Daniel Astarita Managing Director at Kesslers London & Proportion London

Retail Focus

Retail Focus spoke to Daniel Astarita, Managing Director at Kesslers London & Proportion London, about the companies’ push toward sustainability, led by their innovative EcoForm mannequin. EcoForm, a fully recyclable and biodegradable alternative to fibreglass, reduces carbon emissions by 96% and competes on price without sacrificing quality. Astarita explained that sustainability has become just as important as price in retail, with brands increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly solutions.

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Co-op unveils new wines including first Greek wine

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shoppers popping to Co-op this autumn will find a plethora of new and exciting wines in stores, including its first ever Greek wine. The leading convenience retailer’s new offer – available in stores from this week – includes the extension of Co-op’s own-brand “Irresistible” range with its first Greek wine and a new premium Chilean […] If you want

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Shrinkflation trend forces law change on unit pricing

Inside Retail

Shrinkflation has driven the government to strengthen the unit pricing code to help Aussies get accurate pricing in supermarkets and retail stores. The updated regulations will also introduce substantial penalties for stores that breach the code. Shrinkflation is when product sizes decrease while prices remain the same or increase. It is mainly used to take advantage of consumers who are unaware of the not so obvious changes.

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quarries inspire adjustable shelving system in dongqi design’s stone-clad shanghai store

Design Boom

removable iron bolts that echo the wedges used in quarries, allow the wooden boards to be adjusted within the stone walls. The post quarries inspire adjustable shelving system in dongqi design’s stone-clad shanghai store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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Pricer joins the Eurostars-funded SELECT project to advance the development of sustainable electronics

Retail Focus

Pricer , the leading in-store automation and communication solutions provider, today announces its participation in the SELECT (Sustainable Electronics for Energy Harvesting Applications) project, which has received funding through the Eurostars programme, the largest international funding programme for SMEs collaborating on Research & Development (R&D) projects.

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The standout winners of the 2024 DesignEuropa Awards

Design Wanted

Organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the DesignEuropa Awards celebrate the best of European industrial design, recognizing […] The post The standout winners of the 2024 DesignEuropa Awards appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Swiss footwear brand On set to open its first Australian store

Inside Retail

Swiss performance sportswear brand On is opening its first store in Australia at the Melbourne Emporium, marking its 42nd store globally. The 390sqm flagship will offer the brand’s full range of products, including footwear, apparel, and accessories for running, training, trail activities, lifestyle, and kids. The store design draws inspiration from the city’s urban landscape and incorporates gradient tones and textures to foster a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere for sports enthusi

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Lewis Hamilton’s non-alcoholic Blue Agave Spirit, Almave, launches in UK

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lewis Hamilton has launched his non-alcoholic Almave Blue Agave Spirit in the UK. New Almave Blanco follows in the footsteps of Almave Ambar as the second expression of Almave Blue Agave Spirit, created in collaboration with Iván Saldaña, Master Distiller at Mexican spirits group Casa Lumbre.

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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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La Umbela by Andrew Higareda

Retail Design Blog

The project focused on creating a non-alcoholic tequila brand, offering a sophisticated and authentic experience for conscious consumers, without compromising.

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Akunok: Abstracta’s acoustic office furniture for peaceful reflection and rest

Design Wanted

“When we started thinking about the project we tried to visualize the sound, how it travels through space and how […] The post Akunok: Abstracta’s acoustic office furniture for peaceful reflection and rest appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Barbeques Galore CEO Angus McDonald to move on after five years

Inside Retail

Angus McDonald, CEO of BBQ retailer Barbeques Galore, will step down from the role at the end of this year for undisclosed reasons. “I am proud of the progress we have made in the capability, engagement, and career development of our team and our franchisees,” McDonald wrote in a LinkedIn post announcing his decision. “It has been a great honour and privilege to be able to contribute in some way to the growth and development of so many careers during this time.

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Waitrose welcomes new wine trading manager, Nicola Jones

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! From 13th October, Nicola Jones will be the new Wine Trading Manager at Waitrose. Jones has been part of the Commercial & Trading team at Waitrose for the last 13 years, most latterly as category manager working alongside the BWS and soft drinks department.

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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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Sage office by Morgan Lovell

Retail Design Blog

Transformative, people centric workplace Sage set out to revitalise their office environment, transforming their new space into a dynamic ‘next.

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Creating with consciousness: how data and design meet desire?

Design Wanted

At the start of the fall semester at MIT, I successfully presented at my fourth PhD committee meeting. The weather […] The post Creating with consciousness: how data and design meet desire? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Accent Group becomes sole distributor of Lacoste and Dickies 

Inside Retail

Apparel brands Lacoste and Dickies have appointed Accent Group as their exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand. Both brands are sold in ANZ through direct-to-consumer, online and owned stores, and via wholesale channels. Accent sells Lacoste under many of its multi-brand umbrellas, including Hype DC, Platypus, Stylerunner, and Glue. The group expects to begin distributing Lacoste next year, following a transition phase with the current distributor.

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Starbucks expands global effort to protect future of coffee with two new coffee farms

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Starbucks today announced an expansion of its collaborative coffee innovation network, further connecting farmers from around the world with resources to protect the future of coffee. Building on the groundbreaking global agronomy innovation at Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks first company-operated coffee farm, the company added farms located in Guatemala an

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

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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2050 coffee by TEKI Design

Retail Design Blog

“2050 coffee problem” ,which is a concern that by the year 2050, we may not be able to enjoy coffee.

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Turning scraps into style: Zestep’s eco-friendly vision for the future of eyewear

Design Wanted

Born from an on-the-ground research project by Leonardo Cavalluzzi, a young eyewear designer, Zestep addresses the waste problem that has […] The post Turning scraps into style: Zestep’s eco-friendly vision for the future of eyewear appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail sales increase 3.1 per cent in August

Inside Retail

Despite retail sales growing in August, businesses are still urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates to help the sector thrive through the holiday season. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail turnover increased 3.1 per cent year over year to $36.48 billion in August, attributed to the shift in weather pattern. “This year was the warmest August on record since 1910, which saw more spending on items typically purchased in spring,” said Rober

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New UK spirit brand taking flavour to new levels

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A collection of award-winning flavoured spirits, developed and crafted in the UK and used by some of the world’s best hotels, bars and restaurants is now available for people to use at home. Diistil is an on-demand distillery serving some of the UK’s finest venues, including One Aldwych, The London Peninsula Hotel, Experimental Cocktail Club, Michelin [&

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Optimizing Frontend Delivery in Composable Commerce: The Buy vs Build Decision

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Signature Developers appoints Devmark as Master Agent for W Residences Dubai

Design Middleeast

Signature Developers’ project is anticipated to bring an elevated lifestyle approach to branded living in Jumeirah Lake Towers Signature Developers, the pioneering Dubai-based development company , has partnered with Devmark, the UAE’s leading real estate project sales and marketing consultancy, as the master agent to launch the W Residences Dubai – Jumeirah Lake Towers.

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Unlocking new trends and user needs: the impact of Brand-School collaborations

Design Wanted

Collaborations between brands and design schools often offer valuable strategic input for new product development, as seen in the partnership […] The post Unlocking new trends and user needs: the impact of Brand-School collaborations appeared first on DesignWanted.

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NT retailer forced to stop offering credit to First Nations customers

Inside Retail

Clothing and homewares retailer Indy-C hs been ordered by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) to stop offering credit payment options to First Nations customers due to potential financial risks. The interim stop order applies to Indy-C’s store in Katherine, a Northern Territory town where many people receive low incomes through Centrelink benefits.

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Look Good Feel Better launches second limited edition Beauty Box exclusively with The Perfume Shop

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In an exclusive partnership, cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better has joined forces with The Perfume Shop for the second time round, selling their limited-edition beauty box online to help raise funds for their services designed to support and empower people during cancer treatment.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.