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Harrods unveils dedicated sportswear room on its redeveloped menswear floor

Retail Focus

Harrods has unveiled its newest menswear space, a unique 4000 sq. ft. space dedicated to the athletic pursuits of Harrods menswear customers. This new space is the latest launch in an ambitious rejuvenation of its historic structure beginning in 2018, with the menswear destination on the second floor at the forefront of this transformation. Men’s Sports is a one-stop-shop for all athletic activities, Harrods customers can get the essentials no matter what their work-out whether that is a Sunday

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schemata architects integrates movable ceiling racks into korean bike store

Design Boom

located on jeju island in south korea, the bike store is characterized by raw concrete surfaces and cool metal display units. The post schemata architects integrates movable ceiling racks into korean bike store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Good. Different? Aldi follows rivals on self-service and e-commerce

Inside Retail

Thirteen years after Woolworths introduced self-service checkouts to Australian supermarket shoppers, discount grocer Aldi has bowed to the demand for quick and convenient self-serve transactions at its stores. On Wednesday, Aldi introduced self-checkouts at its Darlinghurst store in Sydney as part of a trial which will see the technology rolled out to nine other stores in NSW in the coming months.

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Nisa partners introduce new £5 frozen deal

Talking Retail

Nisa has unveiled its latest frozen deal, which offers five branded products for £5, providing a savings of up to £9.28 off the RRP. The deal, which is available now in participating stores until 22 June, comprises Birds Eye Battered Fish Extra Large Fillets 2pk, Birds Eye Crispy Batter Fish Fingers 8pk, McCain Naked Oven. This story continues at Nisa partners introduce new £5 frozen deal.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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ZARA launches St David’s regional concept store

Retail Focus

St David’s Cardiff is celebrating the launch of a new 36,500 sq ft regional flagship store for global fashion brand ZARA on 3 June. The store, set across two levels, features ZARA’s full range of womenswear, menswear and kidswear, and joins Inditex sister brands Bershka and Stradivarius at the destination. With an impressive new retail integration, the ZARA St David’s format features an ‘Automated Collection Point’ for customers to make swift product collection, and driving new footfall to the s

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stepped yellow walls shape a clothing store in malaga designed by studio animal

Design Boom

studio animal utilized geometry and color to meet the requirements of the client while providing a memorable experience for shoppers. The post stepped yellow walls shape a clothing store in malaga designed by studio animal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Britvic sponsors major rugby tournament

Talking Retail

Britvic Soft Drinks has signed a sponsorship deal with Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021), a 61-match event kicking off on 23 October. Pepsi Max will become the official soft drinks of the event, with further support from Gatorade as the official sports drink. The brands will receive sales and marketing rights for the tournament, This story continues at Britvic sponsors major rugby tournament.

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eCommerce agency Excellent Zephyr Launches their brand-new services to digitally transform retailers around the UK

Retail Focus

Excellent Zephyr has partnered with industry leaders HubSpot and Patchworks to launch their new eCommerce services for retailers around the UK. Excellent Zephyr had previously worked with various household retail names such as Deliveroo, Monsoon and De Beers to deliver top-quality project management services. . However, looking forward to the future of retail, they have spotted a unique gap in the market to deliver various professional eCommerce services to retailers. .

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Formoral is a skincare store that resembles a "desert planet"

Dezeen

A spherical gateway and otherworldly light reflected through glass prisms feature in this skincare store in Hangzhou , China, which local interiors studio Lialawlab has designed around the theme of retro-futurism. Created for independent skincare brand Formoral, the concept store is laid out across a 120-square-metre retail unit in the city's GDA Plaza shopping mall.

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The Harvey Norman saga is a warning about the impacts of cancel culture

Inside Retail

If you’re looking for a clear example of how a retail brand should never act, look no further than furniture and electricals giant Harvey Norman. The brand has found itself in the middle of a blazing PR firestorm after it mocked an ex-employee’s claim that the business drove them to consider suicide, blocked a wide range of users from accessing its Twitter account, and then deleted its account entirely.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Independents’ Day UK asks consumers to ‘pledge a few pounds’ to small shops

Talking Retail

Independents’ Day UK, an initiative that emphasises driving footfall to independent shops on 4 July, will culminate in a full weekend of celebrations. The campaign’s organisers are asking consumers to “pledge a few pounds” to independent retailers aross the weekend. Howard Robinson, a spokesperson for Independents’ Day UK, said: “The British independent retail sector has.

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DIOR opens two Dioriviera pop-ups in Mykonos

Retail Focus

Two DIOR pop-ups opening in Mykonos are timed before Dior ’s much anticipated next cruise collection, which will be staged in Athens on June 17, a runway show certain to generate huge attention for the Paris brand in the Greek islands. The island will now be even more complete thanks two these ephemeral boutiques devoted to the Dioriviera capsule designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri.

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The Swiss Army Knife: a sharp tool and design icon

Design Wanted

A cultural icon with over 400 models and up to 80 functions, both its design and the original creator Victorinox have achieved worldwide recognition. There are few products as recognisable as the Swiss Army Knife. With its red handle, small white cross and a plethora of tools packed inside, its iconic form is known all over the world, inexorably linked with utility, adventure, and smart design.

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The Reject Shop’s sales remain sluggish into second half

Inside Retail

After a blockbuster first half that saw net profit soar 46.5 per cent despite sluggish sale s, The Reject Shop has said trading remained challenging through the beginning of the second half. The company’s stores in CBD locations and large shopping centres have continued suffering compared to before the pandemic, with sales down 12 per cent compared on a 48 week period to 30 May.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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Yoplait competition encourages families to get active

Talking Retail

Yoplait Kids is launching an on-pack competition as part of its “Moments of Gold” campaign with Team GB ambassadors. The competition is running across packs of Petit Filous, Frubes and Wildlife and offers families the chance to win a VIP meet and greet with either rower Helen Glover or rock climber Shauna Coxsey, as well. This story continues at Yoplait competition encourages families to get active.

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Recharge Your Digital Pricing Strategies with Data Science

Retail Focus

As other sectors, including travel and hospitality, experienced online commerce surges, the retail market shifted at a more leisurely pace. But the grinding pressures of a lengthy global pandemic – shoppers avoiding in-store shopping where possible, lockdowns in non-critical retail verticals, parents juggling remote work and homebound kids – precipitated a rapid shift.

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Meet the Insta-makers mastering the slow, mindful craft of pottery

Design Wanted

Pottery is everywhere, this mindfulness craft acting as a remedy to our modern day woes. Here are 10 makers we’ve chosen that are perfect for soothing stress and discovering its hypnotically calming properties. Pottery and ceramics have been a part of human culture for thousands of years. From as early as 400 BC, pottery is thought to have been produced on a mass scale by a potter’s wheel, transforming earth’s raw materials into vessels and other objects.

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Global Fashion Group worldwide operations hit carbon neutrality

Inside Retail

Global Fashion Group has achieved carbon neutrality across its operations in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Latin America and the CIS. The group now uses 100 per cent renewable energy across its nine fulfilment centres across the globe, used by subsidiary businesses such as The Iconic and Zalora, while offsetting any carbon generated by purchasing high quality carbon credits from renewable energy projects across China, India and Brazil.

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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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UK sees resurgence in cash use

Talking Retail

The UK has seen a resurgence in the use of cash in the past week, according to cash management company Loomis UK. Loomis, who collects and redistributes notes and coins on behalf of shops, restaurants, banks and other businesses across the UK, is reporting that cash volumes currently being spent are exceeding 70% of pre-lockdown. This story continues at UK sees resurgence in cash use.

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Tod’s opens seasonal pop-up in East Hampton

Retail Focus

Tod’s debuts its seasonal pop-up in East Hampton, New York. The unique space, with an artistically decorated interior and illustrations by artist Andrea Tarella, will house Tod’s iconic products as well as an exclusive collection of must-have summer essentials. The 1,700-square-foot space at 47 Newtown Lane is decorated with printed wallpaper and is inspired by Italy’s picturesque seaside landscapes of Portofino.

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B&M’s value proposition appeals amid COVID-19, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Following today’s release of B&M figures for FY2020/21; Amy Higginbotham, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “B&M cemented its position as a clear winner amid the pandemic, reporting exceptionally strong sales growth for FY2020/21 to the end of March, and on double-digit comparatives.

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Alibaba: How brands can attract China’s digital-savvy consumers

Inside Retail

Now that there are 900 million internet users within China and e-commerce is expected to continue growing in the region, global brands need to focus on tapping into this customer base, according to David Lloyd, UK managing director of e-commerce giant Alibaba. . “We have over a billion active consumers on our platform and around 800 million of those are in China.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Snickers supports football sponsorship with social media campaign

Talking Retail

Snickers is kicking off a campaign to support its sponsorship of England and Scotland’s football teams. The “Bothlands” campaign features a short film running across social media throughout June. The film highlights to “uncomfortable predicament” the chocolate brand finds itself in by sponsoring both teams ahead of their match this summer. The entry deadline for.

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JYSK to open two new stores in Greater Manchester

Retail Focus

The largest Danish retailer operating globally, JYSK , is set to open two new stores within the Greater Manchester region as part of its ambitious UK expansion plans. The first of the two new stores that the much-loved Scandinavian retailer will open will be on 10 th June in Bury at Angouleme Retail Park followed by a store in Stockport at Manchester Road Retail Park on 8 th July with 25 new jobs being created.

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Circle K Europe wins NACS Technology Award

Retail Times

Circle K Europe has won the NACS European Convenience Retail Technology Award, recognizing the global retailer’s Pay by Plate payment technology used for fuel purchases. The award, sponsored by Gilbarco-Veeder Root, was presented on June 1 during the virtual NACS Convenience Summit Europe.

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Three key takeaways from Wesfarmers’ strategy day

Inside Retail

On Thursday morning, the heads of Wesfarmers’ retail businesses, Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Catch and Officeworks, presented their growth strategies to investors at the company’s annual strategy day. Here are three key takeaways. Bunnings tapping into tradie market. Bunnings is looking to improve the customer experience for its trade customers with an expanded range of specialty products, tailored customer service desks in stores, dedicated self-checkout, load-and-go spaces and a fully transaction

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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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Barr Soft Drinks adds sour flavours to portfolio

Talking Retail

Barr Soft Drinks is rolling out two limited edition sour flavours. The Barr Sours range consists of Sour Berry and Sour Apple flavours in 500ml price-marked packs (79p) and will be available from July. The launch will be supported by POS tools available from the end of July. Adrian Troy, marketing director at Barr Soft. This story continues at Barr Soft Drinks adds sour flavours to portfolio.

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Westfield backs #letsdolondonbetter campaign to support the nation’s talented artists

Retail Focus

In an effort to hero talent from across the nation, and to support the arts industry as London re-opens, Westfield is backing a campaign by artist Laura Nevill entitled #LetsDoLondonBetter , which aims to raise profiles for local artists and generate support across the UK for creative communities to flourish. Partnering with Nevill as “Curator in Residence”, Westfield, along with Out of Home specialists, Ocean Outdoor, will provide a value in kind media and space package which would normally cos

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St David’s Cardiff celebrates launch of regional flagship store for global fashion brand ZARA

Retail Times

St David’s Cardiff is celebrating the launch of a new 36,500sq ft regional flagship store for global fashion brand ZARA on 3 June.

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H&M to quit Westfield Bondi Junction after lease negotiations break down

Inside Retail

Fast-fashion giant H&M is to close its high-profile store at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, unable to agree on lease terms with owner Scentre Group. H&M country manager Thomas Coellner said in a statement that the decision was made following a global review of sustainable store operations. “At H&M, we continuously review our store portfolio and assess all rent negotiations in order to future-proof the business.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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