Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Following another year of turbulence, it’s no surprise there is still a great deal of uncertainty in the retail industry. Supply chain issues and pandemic-related shortages continue to impact retailers worldwide, while the ever-accelerating shift to online shopping has left gaps in the high street – with House of Fraser the latest big name to announce it is closing its Oxford Street store in January. .
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The Australian Retailers’ Association is expecting Aussies’ pent-up demand for shopping to continue beyond Christmas, divining that a record $21 billion will be spent in stores and online in the period between Boxing Day and January 15. ARA chief executive Paul Zahra said Boxing Day sales are always a key part of the retail calendar, but that that momentum will continue into the new year.
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Dezeen
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Huge boilers, chimney-style columns and chainmail-fringed doorframes feature inside the central London showroom of bathroom brand Coalbrook, which has been designed by local studio Holloway Li. The retail space is situated in the city's Clerkenwell neighbourhood, set inside a former tobacco-pipe factory now known as The Market Building. Huge boilers (top image) and chainmail pendants (above) feature in the showroom.
All Work
DECEMBER 9, 2021
People spend most of their time in manufactured spaces that are not always designed with wellbeing in mind. Biophilic design incorporates natural elements into nearly all aspects of these manufactured environments. With workers spending more time indoors, studies show Biophilic design can improve productivity and reduce stress. Biophilic design aims to improve our wellbeing by strengthening our connection to nature in manufactured environments such as hotels, retail spaces and offices.
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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 Focus
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Even before the pandemic, the bricks and mortar aspect of the retail sector was undergoing major changes as the battle to attract people into stores, rather than shop online, intensified. As shoppers return to malls and high streets, this trend shows no signs of abating, as retailers look to provide unique, interactive and frictionless experiences that tie in with digital offerings.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 5, 2021
Australia Post has deemed November 2021 the “biggest month in Australian online shopping history” after delivering a record 21 million parcels across an admittedly extended sales event period. According to AusPost, online shopping throughout November beat last year’s record by 13 per cent, and jumped 76 per cent on 2019’s figures. The clincher was Cyber Week 2021’s earlier start, said Australia Post general manager of parcels and express services Ben Franzi.
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Retail Times
DECEMBER 6, 2021
UK homes are host to regretted pandemic purchases worth more than £6 billion, according to a new study from Aviva.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Railpen, the investment manager for the £35bn Railways Pension Scheme, has announced Police, the Italian fashion accessories brand, has opened a new location in Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village. Adjacent to Hugo BOSS and Radley, Police’s new 1,500 sq ft store features Police’s full range of lifestyle and apparel products. This includes its latest collaborations, such as the Police x Lewis Hamilton eyewear range, designed in partnership with the F1 racing driver.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The Australian Government has launched a national campaign to incentivise Australians to recycle more, as well as to buy more products manufactured with recycled content. The ‘ReMade in Australia’ campaign signals a shift in how the country deals with its waste, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and makes recycling one of six national manufacturing priorities moving into an election year.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2021
A convenience store run by the same family for 75 years has been sold. Taylor’s of Tickhill has seen three generations of the family running the store since 1946, developing the business from a small off licence and food store to the much larger grocery shop it is today, specialising in fine wines and cheeses. This story continues at Taylor’s of Tickhill passes out of the family’s hands after 75 years.
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
Dezeen
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Oversized signage, large props and pink hues feature in Glossier 's new location in Los Angeles , designed by the beauty brand's in-house team. L-shaped in plan, the store stretches along Melrose Avenue and West Knoll Drive in West Hollywood. It sits a few blocks from Glossier's former LA store, which was shuttered in 2020 due to coronavirus. The new Glossier store in LA stretches along Melrose Avenue and West Knoll Drive.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Shaftesbury has announced the official opening of a debut pop-up store in Seven Dials for Rowing Blazers, the cult American clothing brand most well-known for their irreverent take on preppy clothing. Located on 16 Earlham Street, and spanning 872 sq ft, Rowing Blazers Seven Dials represents the brand’s first bricks-and-mortar British store which offers an edit of product from their A/W’21 collection fronted by Pete Davidson and Ziwe Fumudoh.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Global fashion retailer Kookai has cut inventory counts from a few days to 30 minutes as a result of implementing radio frequency identification (RFID), from Avery Dennison at its manufacturing facilities in Fiji and Sri Lanka. The project is at the heart of Kookai’s omnichannel strategy: ultimately, all clothing and stores will be equipped with RFID enabling it to precisely track all items within its supply chain, speed up check out times, enable online orders to be fulfilled from local s
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Promoting alcohol should be subject to the same restrictions as tobacco and unhealthy food, according to a new report. The Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA), says in its latest report that alcohol marketing should be more tightly controlled to protect children and vulnerable adults. The report, titled “No escape: How alcohol marketing preys on children and.
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
DECEMBER 6, 2021
The National Retail Federation (NRF; Washington, D.C.), announced its prediction for holiday sales may exceed the organization’s initial projections made back in October, and may be as high as 11.5 percent year over year, according to a press release. Its initial projections were an increase of 8.5 to 10.5 percent. NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says, “Now that we’re in December, the holiday shopping season is nearing the finish line.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 7, 2021
ISE 2022 returns with a vibrant and inspiring edition, a redesigned show floor and new demonstration areas guaranteed to enable exhibitors to ‘Rise Up. Reimagine. Ignite the Future.’. Exhibitors are signing up in significant numbers to take part in ISE 2022, the destination for world-class brands to showcase the latest technologies in pro AV. With over 700 exhibitors already committed, including bellwether brands Barco, Crestron, KNX, Kramer, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony to name just a few –
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 8, 2021
McDonald’s is facing a class action over the company’s alleged failure to provide its employees with paid?10-minute?rest breaks. The McDonald’s staff class action filed in the Federal Court by Shine Lawyers follows a 2020 finding that former employee Chiara Staines was not provided with paid 10-minute rest breaks when working shifts four hours or longer.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 9, 2021
One of the two threatened strikes by distribution workers at Tesco has been called off after the supermarket offered a bigger pay increase. Tesco raised its offer to Unite workers from 4% to 5.5% backdated to July, with an additional 0.5% from February 2022. The union accepted the offer pending a ballot of its members. This story continues at One Tesco distribution strike called off, another poised to be settled.
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 Week
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Supple Studio has designed the identity for business coaching network Fox Meet Owl, featuring a logo with a hidden meaning. The Bath-based studio worked with copywriter Jim Davies on the branding project, which rolls out primarily on Fox Meets Owl’s website and mobile site. Founded by business coach Anna Lueneburger, the company provides a network of vetted coaches for clients.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2021
The Cotswold Company, known for its high-quality, master-crafted furniture and home accessories, has today opened a brand-new store in Leamington Spa. The brand’s sixth store, the new Leamington Spa location will be the first of The Cotswold Company’s physical destinations to embody its revised brand ethos, following a company rebrand in April this year.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Mexican restaurant chain, Mad Mex, has acquired back the 50 per cent ownership from its Singapore-based venture partner, 4Fingers International, shifting focus to its home market. The recent acquisition also means the end of Mad Mex’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia , which was announced two years ago before the pandemic forced it to change the strategy. .
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 7, 2021
First aid kits specifically to treat stab wounds have been distributed to convenience stores in Northamptonshire. The “bleed bags” have been supplied by an anti-knife crime campaign group – Off the Streets – which was formed after the fatal stabbing of local man Dylan Holliday on an estate in Wellingborough. Among the stores to take. This story continues at Bleed bags to treat stab victims given to convenience stores.
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Design Week
DECEMBER 7, 2021
ChattyFeet socks – from £8.50 For the designer who likes to have fun with their sartorial choices, ChattyFeet socks are a good bet. A whole range of artists have been reimagined as socks – and the puns are everywhere, from David Sock-Knee, to Georgia O’Keefeet and Frida Callus. Check out the whole range via the ChattyFeet website.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 8, 2021
The UK’s cost of living squeeze is making Millennials and younger demographics more sensitive to pricing and promotions, the latest research from antuit.ai , the leader in SaaS Artificial Intelligence (AI) demand forecasting solutions, reveals. With increasing numbers of retailers passing on rising production costs – prompted by supply chain tension and labour market shortages – to the consumer, the CBI warns shoppers face the biggest price rises in 30 years this Christmas.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Retail and fast-food workers across Australia have seen their working hours and job security fall over the course of the pandemic, alongside an uptick in customer aggression , according to a joint report by the Australian National University and the University of Sydney. The ‘Pandemic Pressures’ report found that 49 per cent of retail workers reported their job security had fallen – worse among women and Australians who speak a different language at home – throughout Covid-19, as well as 51 per
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 6, 2021
WKD is launching a Christmas social media campaign to “help people celebrate their friendships and reconnect with mates”. The “Merry ChristMATES” campaign consists of an online competition to win festive prizes, including Christmas jumpers, bobble-hats and branded stockings, as well as video content from former Love Island stars Chris Taylor, Brad McClelland and Dale Mehmet.
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
DECEMBER 10, 2021
“There is unlimited freedom every time I start designing in 3D,” says Aktay. “Designing a new piece is an interesting challenge every time,” says furniture designer Deniz Aktay whose renders are some of the best we have seen. He represents a generation of digital-savvy designers equipped with the technical know-how when it comes to CGI and virtual reality.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Antavo , the loyalty technology provider has today launched a new report into the state of the loyalty programme market. The report highlights the vital role customer loyalty programmes have played throughout the Covid-19 crisis, and how the pandemic-induced acceleration of eCommerce looks set to usher in a wave of brand loyalty innovation over the next three years.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Australia will create a licencing framework for cryptocurrency exchanges and consider launching a retail central bank digital currency as part of the biggest overhaul of its payments industry in a quarter of a century. The country will also broaden its payment laws to cover online transaction providers like Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google as well as buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) providers like Afterpay Ltd, ending their run of operating without direct supervision. “If we do not reform
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 8, 2021
A One Stop franchisee in Yorkshire has opened his thirteenth store with the group. Danny Wilson’s latest shop is in Bridlington on an 1,800 sq ft site that used to be a hardware store. Wilson said that opening a series of stores becomes easier the more that you do it. His stores are mainly around. This story continues at A baker’s dozen of stores for One Stop franchisee.
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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