Retail Focus
AUGUST 10, 2021
Space NK brought their ‘My Beauty Space’ campaign to life with a pop-up experience in Old Spitalfields Market between Friday 30 July – Sunday 1 August. The space allowed visitors to discover new products, curate the ultimate beauty shelfie and enter an infinity room where lights and a magical mirror can become the backdrop for a photo opportunity. .
Mindful Design
AUGUST 11, 2021
While every successful business takes hard work and dedication, being a successful franchise requires even more effort. Since your reputation as a franchisor depends on each and every one of your franchise locations, your success has a lot to do with how well you control your brand. In order to achieve this, “franchise brand consistency” […].
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Retail Focus
AUGUST 10, 2021
Covid-19 hit the retail sector hard. Shops were closed. Consumer spending shifted online. High street stalwarts struggled or, in the case of Debenhams , collapsed. Even with the vaccine rollout well underway and lockdown now behind us, shoppers are yet to return to the high street in the same numbers. Footfall was down by one third in July on the same month in 2019, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Design Boom
AUGUST 9, 2021
frank ocean works with new york architecture studio ANY to design his luxury jewelry store 'homer.'. The post frank ocean opens luxury store on the bowery in new york for his ‘homer’ collection appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 8, 2021
The Federal and NSW Governments announced a joint $24 million investment into greater recycling capabilities across the state on Monday, a decision which will see 22 projects greenlit with the intention of reducing waste. ARA boss Paul Zahra said the scheme will provide retailers with more options to recycle, and will go a long way to help the industry make more sustainable decisions.
Dezeen
AUGUST 8, 2021
Fashion brand COS added an installation of mirrored plinths and display stands draped in layers of transparent mesh to enhance and contrast the interiors of the historic Palazzo Menz in Bolzano, Italy. COS 's in-house design team inserted the site-specific installation to showcase the brand's latest collection in the opulent ballroom of the palazzo, which was built in 1670.
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Design Boom
AUGUST 11, 2021
the overall exterior wall is made up of several large transparent glasses, giving the impression that the roof is floating in the air. The post UFO-shaped roof tops glazed ‘alienware pop-up store’ in hangzhou, china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 8, 2021
Australia Post and 7-Eleven Australia are partnering to offer customers access to free all-hours parcel lockers at 7-Eleven stores across the country. The 24/7 service launches across more than 200 7-Eleven stores where the convenience chain’s ParcelMate lockers are already installed. Another 300 7-Eleven stores will receive Australia Post deliveries by the end of 2021.
Talking Retail
AUGUST 10, 2021
The Welsh group CK Foodstores is the latest retailer to link up with the Gander app, designed to cut the amount of food shops have to throw away. Gander is being launched in 23 CK Foodstores and it is hoped it will help the stores sell significantly more of their reduced-to-clear products. Heulwen Brown of. This story continues at South Wales group links with Gander to cut food waste.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 9, 2021
Innovative independent businesses are rushing to sign leases in Wembley Park, London’s globally renowned entertainment district and 365-day neighbourhood , with two further deals made in the last week – including one that already has a space in the destination. Organic goods specialist The Grocery Store has chosen Wembley Park as the place to expand its business, with the local, family-run firm signing a lease on a 1,400 sq ft shop.
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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
RetailMinded
AUGUST 10, 2021
Online shopping is becoming a popular trend between business to consumers and business to businesses. The coronavirus pandemic also boosted online shopping as people were restricted from going to crowded places like shops. So, with shopping moving online, businesses can take advantage of connecting to more clients online rather than on-premise. . When using your website as your shop, you need to understand that many people will visit your website.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 12, 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman has adopted a new four-tiered approach for mandatory vaccines in Australian workplaces, and moved away from its earlier advice that employers are “overwhelmingly” unable to introduce mandatory vaccinations policies. While public health orders have been issued in some regions that require those working in health services and quarantine facilities to be vaccinated, the federal government has maintained its position that vaccination will generally be voluntary for Australian
Talking Retail
AUGUST 13, 2021
Walkers is launching a range of crisps inspired by local restaurants. The Local Taste Icons range will roll-out from 16 August and includes: Madras Curry – inspired by The Radhuni, Edinburgh Thai Green Curry – inspired by Mantra Thai Dining, Newcastle Fish & Chips – inspired by The Wetherby Whaler Chicken Burrito – inspired by. This story continues at Walkers supports local eateries with restaurant-style flavours.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 11, 2021
The Italian fashion house secured a 285 sqm. (3,070 sq.ft.) unit on the ground floor of a mid-rise structure built in 1879, rubbing shoulders with boutiques of several peers in the luxury segment, such as Linda Farrow, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Dior and Fendi. The interior design, created by architect Gwenaël Nicolas of Tokyo-based practice Curiosity and first revealed at the revamped Versace flagship store in Paris, presents a lavish signature aesthetic with Greca-patterned marble floori
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.
VMS
AUGUST 11, 2021
Party City (Rockaway, N.J.) will open between 80 and 100 Halloween City popup stores this season, says President and CEO Bradley Weston. That represents as much as a four time increase over the 25 temporary stores the retailer opened in 2020. “We’re ready for any level of demand as we are … still in a volatile and dynamic time,” Weston said of the Halloween season said in a Seeking Alpha transcript.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 12, 2021
Three months after former RipCurl boss Michael Daly stepped up to take the mantle of leading the wider Kathmandu Group, the surfwear brand’s GM of Women’s Brooke Farris will take up the RipCurl’s vacant leadership position. Having started working with RipCurl in 2010, Farris has moved through the business’ marketing and digital departments to reach the position of GM of Women’s, which saw her renew the brand’s focus and vision of its women’s brand, while also growing its relevancy.
Talking Retail
AUGUST 9, 2021
Convenience store shoppers spent more each week in June than a month earlier, according to the latest research. The latest data from the analyst Lumina’s convenience tracking programme found that the average weekly value of convenience store shoppers increased by 6% during the four weeks ending 27 June. The weekly amount spent went up from. This story continues at Convenience store spending and basket size rising, says analyst.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 12, 2021
Athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee with former One Direction star, Niall Horan, at the helm as an investor and advisor, has launched its Northern Ireland debut in Victoria Square Belfast , owned by German Commerz Real’s real estate fund Hausinvest. Located opposite Calvin Klein and Hollister on Ann Street (lower ground floor), the new 2,300 sq ft Gym+Coffee clubhouse concept launch forms part of the brand’s continued expansion and marks the 8th clubhouse store following the Manchester and London openi
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.
VMS
AUGUST 11, 2021
Interactive Workshop: The Upside of Upheaval: Harnessing Our Potential for Resilience from the Inside Out . The events of the past 18 months have thrown many retail operations into extended survival mode, with stores forced to jettison “tried-and-true” practices for new, streamlined processes to manage their business. While the chaos of this forced change has left many industry professionals reeling, others have discovered that they (and their teams) were stronger than expected, and that these u
Inside Retail
AUGUST 12, 2021
The well-known luxury e-commerce platform Net-A-Porter is continuing to focus on its Net Sustain edit by incorporating innovation and transparency into the customer experience. . Last year, Net-A-Porter announced a progressive framework aptly named Infinity to drive their 2030 sustainability strategy. Considered a philosophy to provide lasting luxury fashion and lasting positive impact, the 10-year strategy includes four key areas in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to boo
Talking Retail
AUGUST 13, 2021
Regal Bakery has added a range of bite-sized cookies to its snacking bakery portfolio. The Minis range includes Coconut Minis, Almond Minis, Cashew Minis, Nan Khatie Minis (shortcake biscuit), Pistachio Minis, and Zeera Minis (made with cumin seeds), available in 350g cartons retailing at £1.69. The brand said the range is ideal for consumers who. This story continues at Regal Bakery rolls out Minis cookie range.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 12, 2021
Shaftesbury and Jack White announce the opening of the first ever Third Man Records store outside the USA. The independent record label was founded by Jack White, lead singer and guitarist of the White Stripes, in Detroit, Michigan in 2001, and will open at 1 Marshall Street in the heart of London’s Carnaby. The 1,164 sq ft store will open on Saturday 25th September.
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VMS
AUGUST 13, 2021
Adidas (Herzogenaurach, Germany) has reached a deal to divest Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (New York), reports CNN. Adidas purchased Reebok in 2006 for $3.8 billion and will sell the struggling brand for approximately $2.5 billion. “Part of the issue was a lack of clarity around what Adidas wanted Reebok to be. As a result, it was neither seen as the go-to brand for sporting professionals nor for those looking for athleisure fashion and style,” Neil Saunders, managing director of
Inside Retail
AUGUST 11, 2021
The fight for board control of department store Myer will be decided in the next few months, with the firm’s AGM likely to run in late October, but Solomon Lew’s major stake in the business could well be diluted by the time to vote. According to multiple media reports over the last week Myer has been approached by investors looking to buy up its online business and loyalty program, which the department store may use to raise capital and issue more shares – a move which could put Lew on the back
Talking Retail
AUGUST 10, 2021
Bestway has appointed property agent Christie & Co to market a new tranche of stores for sale as part of the retail group’s plan to offload property. All of the stores for sale were bought from the administrators of Bargain Booze in 2018, when Bestway Wholesale created Bestway Retail to manage those stores. The stores. This story continues at Bestway Retail puts more stores up for sale.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 11, 2021
Australian womenswear brand Forever New has just opened a new store at Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield, which is its first stand-alone store in the UK. Forever New is renowned for its timeless and wearable collections, dedicated to the celebration of modern femininity. Designed in Melbourne, Australia, each collection is created with a unique blend of seasonal trends, feminine silhouettes, and of-the-moment detailing.
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VMS
AUGUST 9, 2021
Amazon (Seattle) has ordered all of its U.S. employees to wear masks at work regardless of their vaccination status, reports Reuters. Amazon has extended its remote work dates for U.S. workers until Jan. 3. “We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to follow local government guidance and work closely with leading medical healthcare professionals, gathering their advice and recommendations as we go forward to ensure our buildings are optimized for the safety of our teams,&#
Inside Retail
AUGUST 10, 2021
With many parts of Australia once again plunged into lockdown, non-essential retail stores shut and supermarkets under more pressure than ever to manage home deliveries, retailers are leaning heavily on delivery services to get goods into the hands of customers. But Australia’s essential delivery drivers are calling for more support and better protection while doing their jobs, as the country’s Covid crisis worsens.
Talking Retail
AUGUST 9, 2021
Beer brand BrewDog is kicking off a campaign focusing on its environmental credentials. The “The Planet’s Favourite Beer” campaign includes a TV advert running throughout August and September across ITV programmes such as Love Island and Coronation Street, English Premier League Games on Sky Sports and the upcoming Paralympic Games on Channel 4 and All4, This story continues at BrewDog celebrates environmental initiatives with TV campaign.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 12, 2021
DemandTec by Acoustic announced the appointment of Todd P. Michaud as its new CEO to accelerate the organization’s growth and market leadership. DemandTec offers leading end-to-end, AI-powered lifecycle pricing solutions. . This CEO appointment comes at a critical time when retail executives globally are facing many challenges such as supply chain disruptions, rising costs and inflation. .
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
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