Inside Retail
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Should young people be paid less than their older counterparts, even if they’re working the same job? Whether you think it’s fair or not, it’s been standard practice in many industries for a long time. The argument is that young people are not fully “work-ready” and require more intensive employer support to develop the right skills for their job. But change could be on the horizon.
Mindful Design
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Franchising is an exciting way to expand your dessert shop’s reach and grow your brand. However, before diving into the world of franchises, you need to assess whether your business is truly ready for this next step. Franchising comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities, so making sure you’re prepared is critical to […] The post Franchising 101 – Is Your Retail Business Ready to Expand?
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Design Week
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The co-founder of Siri believes delight is the key to building user experiences that become habits. And Adam Cheyer said designing for delight drives clear commercial impact. Cheyer was speaking as part of the Royal College of Art’s In Session event series.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New data from digital transformation consultancy Daemon reveals that over half (60%) of Brits still prefer a traditional checkout with a cashier when shopping in-store. This figure climbs to 71% among Baby Boomers, compared to just 59% of Millennials and 46% of GenZ.
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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
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Hammerson is pleased to announce that YouTube sensation, The Sidemen, have selected Bullring & Grand Central for their first ever SDMN Clothing store in the Midlands and second-ever physical store. The new store underpins a wider strategy by Hammerson to diversify its occupier mix by introducing young and exciting concepts which complement the strength of the international brands on offer.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A workforce revolution is imminent with the mainstreaming of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and Amazon is ushering in a new era for its workforce with the introduction of robotics. At its third annual Amazon Delivering the Future event in Nashville, Tennessee, the tech giant unveiled its latest innovations, including the next-generation fulfilment centre in Louisiana that is powered by advanced AI and 10 times more robotics.
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Retail Bound
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Entering the U.S. market as an international company can be both an exciting and challenging venture. As the world’s largest consumer economy, the U.S. offers immense opportunities, especially for innovative product startups. However, understanding the cultural nuances and regional differences across the country is critical to success, especially when partnering with major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, or Home Depot.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
White Stuff, the British fashion and lifestyle retailer, will be opening in London Gatwick’s North Terminal in late November. The opening will be the brand’s first airport store and follows a series of store openings and new concessions to bring the brand to more customers across the UK. The 1044sq.ft store has been specifically designed with travel in mind and features White Stuff’s new mobile payment system, so instead of a standard till customers can pay from anywhere in the shop.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
This week, Mecca revealed that its Bourke Street flagship in Melbourne, its biggest store yet, will open its doors in early 2025. The three-level store will cover 4000sqm of prime CBD real estate, making it one of the biggest beauty destinations in the world. Complementing the classic Mecca experience, the beauty retailer will pilot three new concepts in-store – Mecca Apothecary, a physical destination servicing customers’ holistic beauty needs, Mecca Atelier, a one-stop-salon where custom
Design Boom
OCTOBER 5, 2024
wooden beams and boards are arranged to evoke the feeling of walking through a canopy of trees, creating a camping atmosphere. The post kooo architects salvages wood from demolished rural buildings for camping store in china 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 Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waitrose is partnering with the nation’s biggest delivery network Just Eat on a multi-year deal to expand its presence in the on-demand grocery and convenience sectors. In the coming weeks, millions of Just Eat customers will be able to order their favourite food and drink to be delivered in 30 minutes or less from [229] Waitrose […] If you want mo
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Evolve Estates , part of commercial property and investment collective M Core, has signed two new tenants at the Penicuik Centre in Scotland. Popular sushi restaurant, Yokohama Sushi, has agreed a 10-year lease on a 824 sq ft unit at the scheme, joining other food and beverage tenants such as Greggs and Domino’s. Maj Gifts Ornaments will also be opening a location at the scheme later this year in a 1,940 sq ft unit on a one-year lease.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Richemont has agreed to sell its Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) business to MYT Netherlands Parent BV, parent of luxury e-commerce platform MyTheresa , in exchange for a stake in the new entity. As part of the deal, Richemont will sell YNAP with a cash position of €555 million (US$609 million) and no financial debt. In return, MyTheresa will issue shares to Richemont, representing 33 per cent of its fully diluted share capital.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
OCTOBER 11, 2024
AWFS 2025 will be held from July 22-25, 2025 , at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. As in previous years, the event will span four days, providing ample opportunities for networking, learning, and exploring the latest innovations in the woodworking industry. The AWFS Fair is one of the premier woodworking and manufacturing events in North America, attracting thousands of industry professionals from around the globe.
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 Times
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of IKEA’s figures for the 52 weeks ending 31st August 2024; Matt Walton, senior retail analyst, at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Even IKEA could not outrun the tough big-ticket sector in 2024, as weaker consumer confidence and supressed disposable income discouraged spend on furniture,
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 7, 2024
By Ghalia BOUSTANI. Retail Consultant | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Immersive luxury retailing, which utilises cutting-edge technology and innovative design to create engaging, multisensory environments for customers, is a transformative approach to high-end shopping experiences. This retail strategy aims to elevate the traditional luxury retail experience by offering more than just products.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Cosette has been cleared from allegations it was selling fake luxury goods following a year-long investigation by NSW Fair Trading. The luxury bags and accessories retailer said the allegations stemmed from third-party authenticators who provided customers with misleading services. Cosette said it successfully defended the cases at the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), which claimed the authenticators have “no evidence of specific qualifications, skills, or knowledge” The
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
toi toi toi creative studio (T3) researches, designs, and delivers feel-good spaces. This ethos was applied to the 8,215 sq.m.
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
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! National charging network Be.EV has partnered with EV charging space specialist Formula Space and Derbyshire Police to crack down on charging cable vandalism in Chesterfield. In response to the recent spate of electric vehicle (EV) charging cable thefts across the town and the country, Be.EV has launched the ‘Charging Hub Intelligent Protection’ initiati
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 10, 2024
There are many forms of education that you will experience throughout your lifetime. Some education types are more formal, such as school and college. In contrast, others will be more informal and lifelong, such as learning within your job or life skills. Some people will actively seek knowledge and new skills in an educational setting throughout their adult lives.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 5, 2024
Just one year ago, supermarket rivals Coles and Woolworths were fighting it out for the top spot as Australia’s most trusted brand. Fast forward to today, Woolworths is the fourth and Coles is the fifth most distrusted brand in the country. According to Roy Morgan’s latest quarterly rankings, Woolworths was the biggest loser, sliding 194 places to be the fifth most distrusted brand in the June quarter – almost mirroring the slide taken by rival Coles in the previous March quarter.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Workshop is dedicated to creating versatile co-working spaces that invite professionals into a dynamic environment that offers private workpods.
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Retail Times
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Rituals, the wellbeing beauty brand, has selected RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain optimisation capabilities. Rituals will leverage the use of RELEX across their stores, e-commerce site, product distribution and production operations.
Mindful Design
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Franchising a dessert shop can be an exciting and lucrative way to expand your business, but building a successful franchise model requires careful planning and attention to detail. To ensure that your franchise system works effectively and maintains the quality of your brand, you’ll need to develop systems that can be easily replicated and provide […] The post Building a Successful Franchise Model for a Dessert Shop appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Japan’s Fast Retailing, owner of clothing brands Uniqlo and GU, booked its third consecutive year of record earnings on Thursday, boosted by widened profit margins in its international segments. Operating profit rose 31 per cent to US$3.35 billion in the 12 months through August from $2.55 billion a year earlier, the apparel maker said in a statement.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Pinnacle Interiors unveiled the d3 Design Office in the Dubai Design District, showcasing innovative, sustainable design through LEED certification, biophilic.
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
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! McBride, Europe’s leading manufacturer of private label and contract-manufactured household and professional cleaning products, is wiping the slate clean with a significant reinvestment in its iconic oven cleaning brand, Oven Pride.
Creative Displays Now
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Store aisle signs are an unsung hero in supermarkets and retail stores. They simplify navigation and improve the customer experience. Store aisle signs have changed significantly over the years. Each decade brings a new era of retail store layouts and design trends that call for improving upon the simple concept of signage. Today, store aisle signage is aesthetically appealing and focuses on creating an immersive shopping experience for customers, making them more engaged and excited about shopp
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Guzman Y Gomez says it has witnessed significant sales growth in the first first quarter amid improved performance across all markets – except in the US. The Mexican-themed fast food chain booked network sales of $278.8 million in the quarter ended September 30, up 20.7 per cent from a year ago. This comes as sales grew 21.1 per cent to $260.2 million in Australia and by 19.3 per cent to $13.6 million in Singapore.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Young entrepreneur Iddris Sandu has taken his Spatial Labs brand to the next level. The Accra-born multitasker has been interested.
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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