Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The influencer marketing industry was priced at £21 billion in 2024 and is projected to rise to £25 billion pounds by the close of 2024. Consumers commonly invest in the product recommendations of their chosen influencer; others are turned away by what they deem inauthentic content. In the run-up to Christmas and in the digital age of the investigative consumer, Somebody Digital reveals how brands and consumers alike can cut through the noise to uncover genuine, impactful influence.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ariostea, the leading innovator in the world of high-quality porcelain stoneware, has introduced its latest project, Elementae—a sublime reinterpretation of […] The post A new standard in porcelain stoneware design – Elementae by Ariostea appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Nearly two thirds of designers and creatives admit to lying on their CV, according to new research. 64% of creatives, design, and arts workers said there are fibs on their CV. This makes our sector the most openly dishonest of those represented in the 1,000 person survey conducted by credit card company, Capital on Tap.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Chatime Australia and its executive is facing penalties due to the underpayment of employees at 19 stores across Sydney and Melbourne. The Federal Circuit and Family Court has imposed $120,960 penalty against Chatime Australia and $11,880 against the bubble tea chain franchisor’s MD Chen Zhao for the offence. The Fair Work Ombudsman said that the company paid its employees flat rates as low as $7.59 to $24.30 per hour.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

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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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Choosing the right garden orientation can enhance plant growth, energy efficiency, and outdoor enjoyment by aligning your garden with sunlight and wind patterns. A south-facing garden provides consistent sunlight for warmth-loving plants, while an east-facing layout offers gentle morning light for delicate species. Understanding how light, temperature, and wind affect your garden allows you to create a thriving and comfortable outdoor space tailored to your needs.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

designed for work, retail, and hospitality, iguzzini's light shed combines acoustic absorption and sustainable materials into an all-in-one solution. The post iguzzini’s all-in-one ‘light shed’ solution unites smart lighting, sound control & ecodesign appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Furniture and homewares retailer Koala Living has been fined $56,340 for misleading customers about their rights to remedies for faulty products. The ACCC previously issued Koala Living with three infringement notices after many consumers complained the company had wrongly stated their rights. The company said the remedies were limited to a 72-hour period or the period of the manufacturer’s warranty, and that it could choose the type of remedy for minor and major faults.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Merry Hill has announced that Footasylum, the leading streetwear retailer, has launched its upsized store at the centre, tripling its footprint. Combining its existing unit with the adjacent space, Footasylum has expanded its presence at Merry Hill from 3,000 to 10,000 sq ft. The upsized store introduces innovative features, including a mobile payment system that speeds up checkout, new digital screens, and a refreshed fit-out.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! True Fit, the leading AI-driven solution that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced its certification as a Shopify Plus Certified App Partner, helping fashion retailers selling on Shopify leverage AI-size and -fit recommendations to power conversions, improve customer lifetime value (CLV) and reduce returns.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Milan brings the magic of Christmas to life with MilanoDesignXmas, a TOWANT initiative celebrating Christmas 2024 through the creative vision […] The post Architectural studios craft unique Christmas trees for design showrooms in Milan appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Australian retailers forecast a $69.7 billion boost in the lead up to Christmas, expecting this coming trading season will be “more essential than ever.” The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and American Express Small Retail Index shows that 44 per cent of small retailers are expecting sales to be slightly up or significantly up from last year.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There is no escaping the subject of sustainability, with retailers under increasing pressure to implement changes to make them into a more planet friendly operation. Of course, this is much easier said than done, with “going green” not something that can be done overnight and instead requires careful thought and planning. While there are some more obvious steps retailers can take to bolster sustainability such as switching plastic-based bags for paper alternatives and putting in place product re

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Continuing its ambition to offer affordable, quality clothes while reducing its impact on the planet, Primark has published its third annual Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report which shows how the business is embedding its sustainability commitments and delivering real impact.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Launching into JD Sports’ best-performing store at Westfield Stratford, as well as JD Sports Bluewater, following its prototype in Paris.

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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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recently, I have been examining what I call ‘The Invisible Enemy’ facing Australian and global retailers. This pervasive, almost intangible force is dismantling the traditional pillars of retail with alarming speed. Once, we knew our competitors. They were visible in malls, high streets, shopping centres, or online marketplaces. But today, the competitive landscape has dramatically shifted, and traditional retailers find themselves grappling with an enemy they can no longer see or predict.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ahead of MAPIC, Trafford Centre, the iconic retail and leisure destination, is proud to share that 2024 has been a year of remarkable success and growth. With sales and footfall continuing to grow at an impressive rate, the centre has attracted premier brands, resulting in occupancy being at over 99% – making the retail destination effectively fully let.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! British farmers that make up the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, Arla, have joined forces with some of the biggest retailers in the country to tackle methane emissions. In a first of its kind joint initiative, the project will see a collective effort across the food industry to trial the use of Bovaer®, a feed additive […] If you want more informat

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Furnish & Shade, located in Kirti Nagar, New Delhi, is a 6,500 sq. ft.

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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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us said its sales grew in the October quarter and expects further growth in the holiday trading period. The toy retailer’s sales during the three months ended October surged 168 per cent, or by $329,000, from the previous quarter, driven by its e-commerce performance. It also noted that Riot continued to perform well and expects the brand’s revenue to accelerate in the coming quarters. “With our streamlined operations and strong inventory position heading

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

UK retailers are expected to see a boost in footfall on Black Friday (29 Nov 2024), with the lure of discounts unlocking pent-up post-payday spending, after many shoppers held back on purchasing in October in order to bag Black Friday deals, according to the latest data from RetailNext , the leading analytics solution for bricks-and-mortar retailers.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Forget everything you know about desserts. Lola’s has just unleashed The Brownie Beast, a colossal 20-layered creation that promises an epic chocolate experience like no other. This is so much more than just a brownie – it’s the most decadent saga, a must-try adventure for every chocoholic and a feast made to be conquered.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Perkins&Will designed a sophisticated and versatile headquarters in São Paulo for Moas Group, combining office and showroom spaces with a.

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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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Privately held French luxury skincare brand Clarins has opened its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia and New Zealand after 70 years in the game. Jerome Bellony, managing director of Clarins Australia and New Zealand, spoke with Inside Retail about entering a new era in how the business connects with customers. He explained how the brand’s new store in Sydney’s QVB building is a space where beauty meets innovation and the values that have defined Clarins for the past seven decades

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In busy work environments, time is often wasted searching for tools and equipment. Misplaced or disorganised tools can slow down productivity and lead to frustration among employees. Foam shadow boards offer a simple yet highly effective solution to this problem, enabling businesses to maintain order, reduce downtime, and enhance overall efficiency.

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Theatro

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The retail sector is rapidly transforming due to evolving customer expectations for personalized, efficient, and convenient shopping experiences. To navigate this shift, retailers are increasingly Implementing GenAI for Retail into their operations. GENAI enhances operational efficiency and customer engagement, significantly boosting sales. The imperative to adopt GENAI stems from the necessity to meet rising customer expectations, achieve cost efficiency, and maintain a competitive edge.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Introducing Porte Noire cognac, a luxurious creation in partnership with Idris Elba crafted to redefine elegance and sustainability in the.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Harvey Norman posted higher aggregated sales between July 1 and October 31 compared to the same period a year ago. Aggregated sales are from wholly-owned, majority-owned, and independent franchised complexes across various countries. Among all its markets, Malaysia had the highest sales growth of 8.2 per cent, followed by the UK at 7.6 per cent. Slovenia and Croatia rose 4.4 per cent, while Australian franchisees increased 3.2 per cent and Ireland jumped 1.5 per cent.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Vapes Bars proudly announces the launch of Angel ® Salts, a premium nicotine salt range designed to set a new benchmark in flavour, quality, and regulatory compliance. Tailored for today’s discerning vaper, Angel ® Salts showcase the brand’s unwavering commitment to delivering pure quality and innovation. These salts are also at the heart of Angel’s exciting new product line-up, including the much-anticipated Angel ® 1200 and Angel ® 20000, which promise to redefine vaping convenience an

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By Roma Arora The Design Middle East Awards 2024 marked an extraordinary milestone in the region’s design and architecture community. Held at the prestigious Hilton Al Habtoor Al Joud Ballroom, the event truly made history in its own unique way. With over 160 firms submitting nominations and hundreds of entries, the overwhelming response from both industry veterans and budding talents was a testament to the vibrancy and creativity of the field.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Since Jarrad Smith and Ollie Cousins founded MAAP a decade ago, the tech performance wear brand – geared specifically towards.

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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.

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