Design Week
MAY 17, 2021
DesignStudio has refreshed the branding for UK mental health charity Mind, in a bid to reveal the organisation’s “fighting spirit and authentic personality” as it looks to push for social change and become a source of inspiration. Established in 1946, Mind is among the oldest charities of its kind in the UK. The aim of the organisation is to provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Retail Focus
MAY 18, 2021
In a time of economic downturn, most businesses will be looking for ideas on how to cut costs and maximise their profits wherever possible. In the retail sector, there have been limited opportunities for small businesses to function, and therefore make enough sales revenue to stay afloat. Here are the top ways in which retail outlets can keep costs down.
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Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2021
Much of the food industry rests on trust – a sense of safety and security that has to be present if a consumer is to dare take a bite of any manufacturer’s product. One of the roll-on effects of the pandemic has been to disturb that implicit trust, the willingness of consumers to suspend their sense of caution and presume that competent manufacturers will have taken all the proper care and provisions necessary to ensure their foods are completely uncontaminated.
Design Boom
MAY 21, 2021
occupying a former burger king outlet, the project mixes nostalgic and pop elements with the new store like a collage. The post jungle terrace tops schemata architects’ FREITAG store in jeju, south korea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Talking Retail
MAY 18, 2021
Brothers Ricky and Amrit Dougall have revamped their Coventry city centre store in response to changes in customer demand. The Nisa partners have introduced a raft of new services to their Millennium View store to appeal to the transitional demographic that make up a large proportion of the store’s customers, which and have seen immediate. This story continues at Retailing family revamps Coventry c-store.
Retail Focus
MAY 21, 2021
The culmination of 2 years of work and the realisation of founder Anya Hindmarch’s long-held dream, Anya Village launched on the Cadogan Estate in London’s Chelsea this week. The Village is a collection of five neighbouring Anya Hindmarch stores located near Sloane Street. The ‘houses’ will be ever-evolving and offer unique collaborations throughout the year.
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Design Wanted
MAY 16, 2021
French architect Clarisse Merlet and her studio show the potential of recycling textiles to create construction materials through FabBRICK. “ We are a design agency specialising in Research and Development of an eco-designed material. The idea is to recycle discarded textile into an insulating, structural and aesthetic building material. We can use the brick to make furniture or partition walls ” explains Clarisse Merlet.
Talking Retail
MAY 20, 2021
Poundland is to pilot its new Local format in the next 48 hours. The Poundland Local stores are located in Kendray in South Yorkshire and Hornsea in East Yorkshire. The sites are former Fultons Foods stores that became part of Poundland in 2020. The 2,500sq ft Poundland Local at Kendray will open on 21 May. This story continues at Poundland unveils Local format.
Retail Focus
MAY 19, 2021
There’s no denying that establishing a retail business is a colossal endeavour, especially for inexperienced entrepreneurs. As simple as the venture’s business model might appear to be, there’s a lot that goes into it than some expect. For this reason, you need to carefully plan and prepare for the undertaking instead of just jumping in headfirst. In this piece, we’ll talk about some practices and tips that should give your enterprise a much better shot at success than it would have had otherwis
Inside Retail
MAY 20, 2021
Employees across the Woolworths Group in Australia and New Zealand will be entitled to up to two weeks paid gender affirmation leave as part of policy changes introduced this week. The policy, which also includes two weeks unpaid leave, is designed to support transgender and gender diverse team members in affirming their gender, allowing time off to attend medical appointments, surgical procedures and undertake counselling, legal and administrative tasks, for example.
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 Times
MAY 21, 2021
Foot Locker Europe has announced the opening of its new store in Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona. The new 550 square metre space offers an elevated retail experience, including technology-driven experiences for its customers, a focus on sustainability, with recycled materials such as mannequins created from reused sneakers, and original store artwork created by local artists, inspired in the city itself.
Talking Retail
MAY 20, 2021
Amacor Capital has bought the Nisa Local in Hebden Bridge in the Upper Calder Valley, West Yorkshire, making it the 13th store in its growing portfolio. The store will continue to trade under a Nisa Local fascia with customers unaffected by the handover. Alex Wilson, head of acquisitions at Amacor, said: “We’ll be operating with. This story continues at Amacor Capital snaps up Yorkshire store.
Retail Focus
MAY 21, 2021
Google will open its first-ever permanent brick-and-mortar store this summer, in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. It will be located in the 1.2 million sq.-ft. building that is home to Google’s New York City offices, which employ some 11,000-plus associates. “Google has been in New York for the last 20 years, and we view the store as a natural extension of our longtime commitment to the city,” Jason Rosenthal, VP, direct channels and membership, said in a blog post.
Inside Retail
MAY 20, 2021
Alphabet’s Google said on Thursday it would open its first physical store in New York City this summer, mirroring a retail approach that has helped Apple rake in billions of dollars in the last two decades. The Google store will be located in the city’s Chelsea neighborhood near the its New York City campus, which houses over 11,000 employees.
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
MAY 17, 2021
Pennsylvania-based manufacturer Pardee wants to reinvent the design of the bicycle by making it out of wood. As far as modes of transport go, cycling is pretty green. It’s non-polluting, it doesn’t consume fossil fuels, and it causes virtually no damage to the environment. That is it, unless you consider the fact that most bicycles are made from metal , a material that requires hot, sweaty and energy-gobbling processes to produce.
Talking Retail
MAY 18, 2021
KP Snacks has launched a Veg Vibes range for its “better for you” Popchips brand. The Veg Vibes range is available in Sriracha and Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar flavours in 85g sharing and 23g single formats, made from chickpea, rice, and sweet potato. Alongside the new pack design, KP Snacks also reduced Popchips’ brand. This story continues at KP Snacks expands Popchips range with vegetable crisps.
Retail Focus
MAY 21, 2021
Betting shops can be found all over the UK and are an essential part of Britain’s high streets. While many people have negative connotations with betting shops, they’re actually incredibly important to the United Kingdom and its people, find out why by reading on. Betting Shops & High Streets. A majority of all betting shops in the UK are found on high streets.
Inside Retail
MAY 20, 2021
French luxury house Hermes has unveiled its newly revamped store in the heart of Brisbane, which was first opened in 2010. The store was designed by the Parisian architecture agency RDAI, which is also behind the designs of other famous Hermes’ stores, including Hermes Sydney Trust Building and Hermes Omotesando in Tokyo. One of the stand-out points is the apparent absence of the brand’s quintessential orange brand colour which tended to dominate the design of its older stores.
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.
Retail Times
MAY 17, 2021
Luxury ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs targets the reclamation of summer this year with an exotic new cocktail-inspired collection, available in ASDA from 23 May as a grocery exclusive and in frozen wholesale through DWF & Consort.
Talking Retail
MAY 18, 2021
Pricewatch, a 12-site forecourt network based in Sussex, has awarded a contract to Henderson Technology for its EDGEPoS platform. The contract will see the Henderson Technology EDGEPoS Head Office installed at Clayhill Service Station, Lewes, to allow full control of all 12 sites from this one central location. EDGEPoS covers the three main areas of.
Retail Focus
MAY 19, 2021
Retail Focus recently caught up with Angel Maldonado, CEO of search and discovery platform Empathy.co to discuss the company’s record growth, recent consumer research and discuss retail trends following the Covid-19 pandemic. Angel Maldonado, CEO, Empathy.co. What inspired you to found Empathy.co and why? Two simple ideas. First, the realization that evoking positive feelings in a digital product is the ultimate objective.
Inside Retail
MAY 20, 2021
After retail sales slipped in March due to a continued return toward ‘normal’ trading, monthly turnover recovered slightly in April 2021, rising 1.1 per cent after the 0.5 per cent drop last month. According to the latest preliminary figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, April’s year-on-year turnover rose 25.1 per cent – a large jump due to the massive impact the initial Covid-19 lockdown measures had on the industry this time last year.
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Design Wanted
MAY 15, 2021
An idea of Gabriele Salvatori, CEO of the award-winning Italian design company specialising in natural stone, The Village reflects on the new essences of home. It comprises a series of miniature houses, interpreted through the eyes of internationally renowned designers and architects. 2020 was a year of change, adjustment and rediscovery. The unprecedented experience of the Lockdown that we lived through inevitably altered our perspective, forcing us to view the world around us through fresh eye
Talking Retail
MAY 20, 2021
Tobacco accessories company Republic Technologies has launched a new countertop display unit, in a move designed to help retailers increase visibility and drive sales of its OCB paper brand. The units are being rolled out into selected convenience stores now and will be available on a limited basis initially. They hold 10 booklets each of. This story continues at Republic Technologies rolls out countertop unit for OCB range.
Retail Focus
MAY 18, 2021
There is no denying that when it comes to business management, marketing rises at the top of the priority list. Without proper marketing, a business will cease to function, as even the best products and services around will not get you anywhere if there aren’t enough people who know the company even exists. Most startups will end up wrestling with a lack of influence or clout, hoping that with enough effort, their marketing strategy snowballs into something more sustainable.
Inside Retail
MAY 20, 2021
Parts of the business community are up in arms after the announcement of a payroll-based ‘mental health levy’ to be imposed in Victoria, according to State Treasurer Tim Pallas. The levy, which Pallas claims will impact less than five per cent of employers across Australia and only the sections of their workforce working in Victoria, will take the form of a 0.5 per cent surcharge on payroll tax for businesses with wage bills exceeding $10 million, and adds on another 0.5 per cent for those above
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
Retail Times
MAY 21, 2021
With just over two months until the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Aldi is running a nationwide competition with Team GB, calling on budding child artists to submit a design for its latest lorry.
Talking Retail
MAY 18, 2021
JJ Whitley Vodka has added two new formats to its portfolio, in a move designed to enable retailers to tap into a wider range of missions. The new 350ml and 200ml bottle formats are available across all JJ Whitley’s products, including JJ Artisanal Russian Vodka and Raspberry Vodka. The sizes join existing 17.5ml, 50ml, 700ml. This story continues at JJ Whitley extends vodka range with new formats.
Retail Focus
MAY 18, 2021
Hybrid is a term that we are seeing a lot right now, as businesses across the globe look to combine homeworking with office-based employment. It’s not flexitime, it’s an effective blend of central offices and productive, supported homeworking. It sounds brilliant on paper: company cultures will still thrive, people can bounce ideas off their colleagues, but life will be easier to manage as people are able to work from home much more often.
Inside Retail
MAY 20, 2021
Over the last few weeks, tech giants, fashion brands, celebrities and foreign governments have sent much-needed money and medical supplies to India, where Covid deaths have increased six-fold over the past month. On Wednesday, the Indian government reported the highest number of deaths — 4,529 — in a single day of any country at any time during the pandemic.
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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