Inside Retail
JUNE 19, 2024
In retail, it’s generally understood that “the customer is always right,” and businesses that can effectively tap into this advice, regardless of their product or service offering, are said to be best placed for success. Investing in customer service channels and technology can be a costly practice, but to quote another popular phrase, “You have to spend money to make money.
Retail Focus
JUNE 20, 2024
The retail industry has gone through a huge transformation in the past two decades as shopping habits have gone from in-person to online. The number of people using websites and apps has never been higher and it is estimated that nearly 2.71 billion people will shop online in 2024, according to Oberlo. What’s more, this number is supposed to grow even more by the end of 2025.
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Mindful Design
JUNE 19, 2024
At Mindful Design Consulting, we are big on careful material selection, and we have more than once raved about new materials we’ve fallen in love with. The reasons go way beyond our understandable love for beautiful things and durable designs. Choosing the right materials has a lot to do not only with the beauty and […] The post 7 Ways Material Selection Impacts your Branding appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
All Work
JUNE 19, 2024
Regulatory pressures, investor demands, and environmental consciousness are driving corporations to adopt eco-centric commitments to reduce carbon emissions and conserve natural resources. Environmental certifications like LEED and BREEAM are evolving to focus more on carbon emissions, alongside the rise of new frameworks such as NABERS. The integration of data analytics and smart building technologies is essential for carbon management and sustainability in the built environment.
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Retail Times
JUNE 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Finsbury Food Group continues its England shirt themed cake for the biggest footballing event of the summer. The Euros is the perfect time to enjoy time with friends and what better way than with an England shirt themed cake.
Inside Retail
JUNE 18, 2024
ASX-listed City Chic Collective has agreed to sell America plus-size apparel brand Avenue Stores to US-based FullBeauty Brands for an undisclosed amount. With a history dating back more than 40 years, Avenue offers plus-size clothing to value-conscious women aged 25 to 55. The company closed its 220+ stores across 35 US states in 2019, and currently operates as an e-commerce business.
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Retail Focus
JUNE 19, 2024
Saucony, a leading global performance running lifestyle brand, has teamed up with Parisian running store Distance and French media title Views to unveil the first-ever Fashion Week ‘Comfort Zone’ in Paris. Between June 18th and 22nd, the brand will take over the coffee shop Fauna to provide an immersive brand experience open to the public for coffee, food and drinks.
All Work
JUNE 16, 2024
Hybrid work is transforming traditional office setups into collaborative hubs, emphasizing teamwork and creativity over individual tasks, which can often be handled remotely. HP has invested in equipping shared workspaces with advanced technology and ergonomic designs to mirror home setups, prioritizing employee comfort and productivity. Personalization extends to different work environment needs, fostering inclusivity.
Inside Retail
JUNE 18, 2024
Liquor retailer Dan Murphy’s will roll out the Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) at all 273 branded stores by the end of this month. ESLs are digital displays beneath products that are operated from a centralised system, allowing the retailer to update its prices within minutes. The company considers the technology an important way to elevate the customer experience and drive large-scale efficiencies.
Design Boom
JUNE 17, 2024
the agency opts for a grid-like structure with a monochrome color palette that focuses the consumer’s attention on the product itself. The post glass-reinforced concrete ‘pillows’ envelop this experience mattress store in shanghai 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
JUNE 18, 2024
In a bid to support people and planet, Shoplight is producing a Retail Trust Edition of each of its bio-polymer retail lighting products in partnership with the Retail Trust. With a subtle or more noticeable nod to the Retail Trust, each product sold from the range will result in a 2% donation to the Retail Trust. Through a host of support services including a 24-hour helpline, health and wellbeing support, financial aid, supported living, and career development, the Retail Trust are committed
Design Wanted
JUNE 21, 2024
From superior insulation to eco-friendly production, BIOmat Canapa’s groundbreaking hemp-based materials offer architects and builders the tools to create greener, more resilient structures. Traditional materials are […] The post BIOmat Canapa’s hemp bricks could build a new future for architecture appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
JUNE 17, 2024
Chatime Group Australia CEO Carlos Antonius is taking on the newly-created global CEO position from 1 July 2024. Worldwide Chatime has more than 1,500 locations and in his new role Antonius will oversee the bubble tea brand’s development, with a target of nearly-doubling the footprint with 1000 more outlets within three years. The appointment to global CEO comes as Chatime’s new brand refresh initiative rolls out internationally.
Retail Times
JUNE 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Half of the nation is making ‘pour decisions’ by drinking their rosé wine at the wrong temperature, according to new research from M&S Food as it sells its one millionth bottle of pink wine since the start of the spring.
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.
Retail Focus
JUNE 20, 2024
With over 5 billion internet users, according to Forbes, it shouldn’t be surprising that many of us opt for the convenience of purchasing goods online. However, does this mean that the brick-and-mortar retail business model is set to become a thing of the past? Well, if you’re just as curious as us, make sure to keep reading as we’ll discuss below. The Digitisation of Retail With the internet becoming more commonplace in the late 90s, many physical industries moved online.
Design Wanted
JUNE 21, 2024
Norwegian studio Snøhetta has teamed up with lighting brand Ateljé Lyktan to create Superdupertube, an office lamp made from extruded hemp and sugarcane bioplastic. In an […] The post Snøhetta’s compostable hemp lamp “Superdupertube” banishes boring tube lighting appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
JUNE 17, 2024
Every six minutes a cybercrime is reported in Australia, with the average cost of an attack to a small business owner around $46,000. Enter Cyber Wardens, a free online training program launched by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), supported by the Australian Government and an industry alliance led by Telstra, CommBank and the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
Retail Bound
JUNE 21, 2024
Starting your own clothing line is a big move, given the competition. But the secret here is how you position your brand in the market, and you just have to be quick about it. Right now, there’s only one way you can massively distribute your products: Retail. The question is, how can you penetrate retail stores? In this quick guide, we will share important tips on how you can get clothing brand in retail 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
JUNE 17, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Image source: Instagram Manisha Mehta, Head of Global PR and Communications at Bynder, comments on Rhode Beauty’s marketing strategy and branding. How Rhode Beauty creates hype using product teasers “Hailey Bieber, the founder of Rhode Beauty, has amassed a huge following of over 52 million fans and it seems they are invested in her journey with [&
Design Wanted
JUNE 21, 2024
London-based design studio Layer’s Vale Collection is wrapped in eco-friendly PET felt, revolutionizing sustainability in style while championing the fight against plastic waste. In response to […] The post Layer transforms recycled plastic into sustainable seating collection appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
JUNE 21, 2024
KMD Brands saw continued decline in sales in the first four months of its fiscal second half amid weaker performance across all its segments. The group’s sales fell 8.4 per cent, with Oboz suffering the largest decline of 21.8 per cent from February to May. Rip Curl’s sales slid 5.9 per cent while Kathmandu’s sales dipped 8.4 per cent. “With six weeks of peak trade still to come, we remain focused on optimising our Kathmandu winter and Rip Curl Northern Hemisphere summer result
Drytac
JUNE 19, 2024
Jeff Mercer brings more than 25 years of experience working across sales, business development and customer service to the role at Drytac. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jeff Mercer as its new Territory Sales Manager for the Southeast US.
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Retail Times
JUNE 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest specialist fragrance retailer, reported an outstanding sales period for Father’s Day with a record 225,397 bottles sold over 14 days in the run up to the big day on the 16th June 2023, seeing a +4% increase in sales compared to the same period in 2023.
Design Wanted
JUNE 21, 2024
econitWood addresses pressing environmental challenges with its sustainable wood manufacturing process, transforming sawdust into innovative materials for design and interiors. Wood, a timeless material cherished for […] The post econitWood turns timber scraps into new material resources appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2024
After a 20-year career as one of Australia’s most sought-after TV presenters, Talitha Cummins has come full circle with the 2022 launch of her jewellery business The Cut. Cummins was first immersed in the fine jewellery world at the age of 16, and she worked in the industry with and was encouraged by her uncle, Craig Blizzard, a veteran jeweller with 50 years of experience.
Design Middleeast
JUNE 19, 2024
Interiors, the home furniture brand renowned for over five decades of design excellence, is home to some of the world’s best furniture brands, including the Italian design powerhouse, Francoferri. Interiors continues to focus on innovation, quality materials, and skilled craftsmanship, bringing a world of unique designs to suit every style and taste through its catalogue.
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
JUNE 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! We are now a week into the UEFA Euro’s 2024, a time where the UK’s football-supporting population will enjoy the first unrestricted international football tournament since the pandemic. The UEFA Euro 2024 championship is anticipated to significantly boost the UK economy as fans seize the opportunity to absorb the summer weather and the thrills and [̷
Design Wanted
JUNE 21, 2024
Made with a minimum of 75% recycled, post-consumer scrap, CIRCAL is an eco-friendly choice that slashes carbon emissions compared to conventional aluminium production. In a world […] The post Hydro’s recycled aluminium is revolutionising the metal materials industry appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
JUNE 21, 2024
From one analyst’s perspective, the Australian mergers and acquisitions landscape is considered to be relatively subdued, but there are signs that confidence in the market is returning. Consumer confidence levels over the next 18 months will be crucial to the future of financially embroiled and not-so-financially embroiled businesses within the retail industry.
Parcel Pending
JUNE 21, 2024
For the first time, Quadient is expanding its network with a new approach of third-party network integration Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announced today a significant expansion of its open locker network in Japan through a strategic partnership with JR East Smart Logistics Co., Ltd., the logistics arm of the major Japanese rail company.
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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