Retail Times
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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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All Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
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.
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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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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.
Retail Bound
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
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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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s haulage industry has a significant problem with inefficiency and accordingly, its ecological footprint too. Though the sector plays a huge role within the UK’s economic landscape, there is a high prevalence of empty runs – trips made by Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in the absence of any cargo.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Design Boom
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
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
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The project focused on creating a non-alcoholic tequila brand, offering a sophisticated and authentic experience for conscious consumers, without compromising.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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
Retail Times
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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
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.
Design Wanted
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
“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.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The cafe called Prompt is a cafe with a small nature in the city center.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
High-end grocer The Essential Ingredient has collapsed into administration after failing to recover from the impacts of the Covid pandemic. PwC, which has been appointed as administrator, will keep the gourmet grocer’s stores open as it seeks a buyer, the Australian Financial Review reported. “The legacy of stock losses during the Covid closure and higher operating costs has all taken a toll on profitability,” said Robert Ditrich from PwC.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
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.
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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.
Mindful Design
OCTOBER 2, 2024
October is here, and with it comes the beginning of the spooky season. If you want to spruce up your store, restaurant or dessert shop and make your customers feel in tune with the season, consider these easy Halloween decor ideas. Nothing beats a little festive charm to create a memorable experience, so take advantage […] The post Easy Halloween Decor Ideas to Give Your Business a Spooktacular Twist appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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
Retail Times
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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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Design Wanted
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Mindful Design
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Winter is, without doubt, the best season to give your commercial space a festive makeover. With holiday vibes everywhere, customers almost expect an appropriately decorated space and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re going for a full-on Christmas theme or a simple winter-inspired look, the options are endless. You can build on the seasonal decor […] The post Seasonal Decor Part 4 – Festive Winter Ideas for Commercial Spaces appeared first on Mindful Design Consultin
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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
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
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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.
Design Middleeast
OCTOBER 3, 2024
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.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 1, 2024
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.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 4, 2024
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 [&
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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