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Asic orders Urban Rampage stores to end Centrepay credit arrangements

Inside Retail

Clothing and homewares retailer Urban Rampage has been ordered by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (Asic) to stop offering Centrepay credit arrangements at its stores. Operated by Coral Coast Distributors, Urban Rampage has stores at 10 locations in regional and remote locations across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.

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2024 VM and Display Show: A Fusion of Creativity, Sustainability, and Retail Innovation

Retail Focus

The 2024 Visual Merchandising and Display Show, hosted on April 16-17 at the Business Design Centre in London, provided a comprehensive look at the future of engaging retail spaces through innovative design and display. The exhibition showcased an incredible range of products and technologies designed to redefine the potential of physical retail spaces.

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xsxl imagines seoul store as futuristic pink spacecraft with chromatic finishes & kinetic plants

Design Boom

a glamorous art deco suite room, a cafe reminiscent of a 1920s whiskey bar, and an 'alien garden' with metallic fountains welcome shoppers. The post xsxl imagines seoul store as futuristic pink spacecraft with chromatic finishes & kinetic plants appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Co-op first to announce move to 100% British strawberries

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op is the first UK retailer to announce it is moving to 100% British Strawberries across its entire own brand range – hitting shelves two weeks ahead of last year and just in time for St George’s Day. From 23rd April, the leading convenience retailer will exclusively offer only British fresh strawberries across its offering […] If you want

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Coles taken to task over ‘discount’ promotions consumers don’t understand

Inside Retail

Coles has the most confusing promotional labels, consumer advocacy group Choice said as it calls for supermarkets to make their tags clear and easy to understand for shoppers. Choice found in a survey that Coles’ ‘Down Down’ and ‘While Stocks Last’ labels confused shoppers as to whether the item was marked down or not. Meanwhile, shoppers are also confused on Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ label, unsure if the product was already discounted.

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Bluewater becomes home to the largest Oliver Bonas store in Kent

Retail Focus

Bluewater has announced that lifestyle brand, Oliver Bonas, will be opening at the Kent-based shopping and leisure destination on Saturday 20 th April. The 3,272sq ft store will be brand’s largest in Kent and will be located on the Lower Guildhall opposite John Lewis. What’s more, the new Bluewater store will have the widest selection of products available in the region.

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SHA Wellness Clinic partners with IMKAN to launch world’s first healthy living island 

Design Middleeast

The innovative island by SHA Wellness Clinic and IMKAN is located in AlJurf, a privileged enclave on the coastline between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. An unprecedented project, an island where every aspect, every detail has been planned with the health and well-being of its inhabitants as a priority. Located in AlJurf, the idyllic private island lies on the ‘Riviera’ of the Emirates, and approximately halfway between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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Super Retail Group expects to face up to $50 million in legal proceedings

Inside Retail

Super Retail Group has warned shareholders that it expects two employees to jointly claim $30 million to $50 million in losses and damages in court proceedings lodged against the company. Harmers Workplace Lawyers will represent the two employees, whose complaints will include the non-disclosure of an intimate relationship between MD and CEO Anthony Heraghty and the former chief human resources officer Jane Kelly (who is not one of the claimants).

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KIKO Milano Opens its Doors at Braehead

Retail Focus

Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual in conjunction with Savills as property managers, is pleased to welcome beauty brand, KIKO Milano, to the centre as the store opens its doors to customers. KIKO Milano, the Italian cosmetics brand, has opened a c.1,000 sq ft store stocking its range of beauty products including makeup, face and body treatments.

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Philip Morris unveils new HEATWAVE OPEN digital trade engagement platform

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Philip Morris Limited (PML) has unveiled HEATWAVE OPEN, a cutting-edge Digital Trade Engagement Platform designed to bolster online support for convenience retailers stocking IQOS, the world’s number one heated tobacco device.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Shaping the future of first homes – interview with Marcus Engman

Design Wanted

During the recent Milan Design Week, a noteworthy highlight was the exploration of the ‘first home’ concept. This focus was ingeniously selected by IKEA, which created […] The post Shaping the future of first homes – interview with Marcus Engman appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Myer sacks head office staff, outsourcing tech roles to India

Inside Retail

Department store Myer has laid off head office staff across its e-commerce and operations teams as it offshores functions to India. A Myer employee who requested anonymity told Inside Retail that Myer’s GM of e-commerce Lynna Barnard and chief customer officer Geoff Ikin oversaw the decision to implement the redundancies, which due to their suddenness left employees shocked.

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Major brands invest in Derbion with new concept stores

Retail Focus

JD, New Look and Ann Summers are set to open new concept stores at Derbion, the Midlands retail and leisure destination, following a combined investment of over £5 million. The investment forms part of Derbion’s continuing growth strategy to reposition and support existing retailers alongside new lettings. By actively managing the centre, Derbion has unlocked space to ensure brands benefit from the optimum footprint and location to drive footfall and sales.

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CIFF Guangzhou 2024: A record-breaking edition and a major boost to international furniture trade

Design Middleeast

An extraordinary edition of CIFF Guangzhou has just concluded, recording the highest number of exhibitors and visitors ever. This success rewarded the strategy of CIFF, an ever-evolving exhibition event with a key role in the development of the global furniture industry, promoting design and innovation, boosting consumption, and fostering international furniture trade.

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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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Christian de Portzamparc wraps Dior flagship store with "resin shells" in Geneva

Dezeen

Six interweaving "petals" encase the facade of Dior 's store in Geneva , Switzerland, which has been designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Christian de Portzamparc. The Dior store's expressive facade elements echo those of its Seoul flagship store – also designed by French architect De Portzamparc – that similarly draws on fabrics used for Dior's creations.

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The four trends defining online retail in 2024

Inside Retail

Thanks to rapid innovations in supply chain management, AI technology and digital marketing, e-commerce is increasingly playing an integral role in the lives of everyday Aussies. With this momentum continuing into this year, it’s the perfect time for retailers to reexamine their strategies and restructure with growth and scale in mind. Four key trends stand out as high-growth opportunities for online retailers.

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Sensormatic Solutions showcases new, sustainable SPX AM Label designed to protect merchandise and the environment

Retail Focus

Sensormatic Solutions , the global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , today showcases a new, sustainable Acousto-Magnetic (AM) label designed to protect merchandise and the planet: the Sustainable SPX AM Label. With the new patent-pending label, the organisation replaced previous polystyrene with renewable, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC TM )-certified material, ultimately helping retailers with their sustainability objectives while safeguarding against shrink. “ Responsible reta

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Aldi moves to 100% recycled plastic on soft drink and water bottles in UK supermarket first

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is the first supermarket to move to 100% recycled plastic (rPet) for its own-brand soft drinks and bottled water range in England and Wales. The move, which is rolling out across all products found in the soft drinks section of its stores, makes Aldi the first UK supermarket to shift its entire own-label soft […] If you want more information R

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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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LANWUU IMAGINE by Aurora Design

Retail Design Blog

LANWUU IMAGINE is a photography studio offering a range of services including wedding dress photography, wedding ceremony coverage, and portrait.

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Nick Scali to acquire Fabb Furniture to enter UK

Inside Retail

Furniture retailer Nick Scali is entering the UK market through acquiring Anglia Home Furnishings, trading as Fabb Furniture, for £3.5 million ($6.7 million). Nick Scali intends to pay $1 million to exercise the option to exit the existing distribution centre arrangement and inject up to $11.5 million of working capital. After the acquisition, Nick Scali said it plans to invest in the existing Fabb Furniture network, which will include store refurbishments and rebranding, setting up a new distri

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EE and Calm unite on new offering to ease in-store shopping stress

Retail Focus

EE is taking the stress out of shopping this Stress Awareness Month, by teaming up with Calm, the mental health brand with the #1 app for meditation, sleep and relaxation, to launch three new soothing soundscapes in EE’s UK-first Digital Spa. It comes as research from EE reveals that two-thirds of Brits (68%) prefer a relaxing and calm environment when shopping, with nearly two in ten (19%) admitting they find the in-store experience to be stressful.

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The top six uses of cryptocurrency and blockchain in media and entertainment

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The use of cryptocurrency and blockchain in the media and entertainment industry helps to solve challenges in the sector. Blockchain’s inherent features tackle several inefficiencies, simplify the task of management, authenticate published works, and assist with equitable fund distribution.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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MAIF

Retail Design Blog

With branding and design agency Lonsdale’s help, MAIF is defining a new customer experience, with an agile concept, aimed at.

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Coffee chain Single O expanding Japanese footprint after early success

Inside Retail

Sydney-based coffee roaster Single O will open Ryogoku Roastworks, its second cafe in Japan on Friday, replacing the brand’s existing roastery. In a further sign of ongoing expansion in Japan, Single O will launch its Shibuya coffee bar in July. The new roastery and cafe will serve Single O’s signature coffee Reservoir and will feature self-serve batch brew taps, and a breakfast and lunch menu.

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Half of UK consumers back a return to VAT-free shopping for tourists to boost retail spend and visitor numbers, Retail Technology Show research reveals

Retail Focus

Despite the Government refusing to overturn the abolition of the duty-free shopping for tourists in the Spring Budget, now half (50%) of UK consumers want the scheme to be reinstated, according to the latest research from Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects retail’s changemakers and leading tech innovators. Original research of over 1,000 shoppers by the RTS, which takes place at London Olympia on the 24 and 25 April 2024, revealed half (50%) of consumers think the Gove

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Midlands IT firms welcome pizza chain Papa Johns to growing roster of clients

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A leading provider of IT Services that lists Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Hobbycraft as clients has added pizza restaurant chain Papa Johns to its growing roster. Nottingham-based Retail Assist will, in collaboration with Barron McCann – which has its headquarters in Derby – provide comprehensive IT Help Desk and Field Maintenance Support t

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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RNLT©: RENAULT’S NEW DISTRIBUTION FORMAT, COMPACT & IMMERSIVE, BY LONSDALE

Retail Design Blog

Lonsdale supports Renault by rethinking its distribution network with a new concept point-of-sale format called ‘rnlt©’. A name that reflects.

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Pool retail chains in trans-Tasman merger

Inside Retail

Pool and spa franchise network Swimart has merged with its New Zealand peer Paramount Pools to expand its trans-Tasman presence. Founded by ASX-listed Waterco in 1983, Swimart operates 70 stores in Australia and six in New Zealand, most of which are independently operated franchises. Meanwhile, Paramount Pools has five locations in New Zealand, with more than 50 years of experience providing top quality pools to Kiwis.

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Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Edition of The Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards

Design Middleeast

Awards Ceremony Set to Be Held on June 6, 2024, in Dubai, UAE Nominations are now open for the 2024 edition of the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards in partnership with Entrepreneur Middle East, an annual event that aims to empower women-owned and run small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. Women executives or business owners who have their headquarters or offices based in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, or offer their services to these mark

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Nespresso UK commits £1m to support homelessness relief

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Nespresso announces its partnership with Change Please, a social enterprise founded in London in 2015. The partnership will see Nespresso support Change Please Foundation with its mission of empowering individuals who are experiencing homelessness through a commitment of £1 Million in its first year.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.