Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2022
For the first time ever, a runway show for people with disabilities will feature at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) in May. . The consumer show will put the Adaptive Clothing Collective in the spotlight, a new group of three adaptive fashion labels which aim to “bring strength and unity of message and voice to mainstream media, retail and fashion industries”.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
British technology company, Dyson , has selected Victoria Square in the heart of Belfast city centre, to launch the first experiential space for the region. Located on the Lower Ground Mall of the extensive four-level scheme, close to the central atrium, Dyson has created a specially designed 200 sq. ft cube. The in-mall space provides visitors with a curated and futuristic space to interact with innovative electrical household products from the world-famous bagless vacuum cleaners, air treatmen
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VMS
JANUARY 30, 2022
T ALK ABOUT A triple-whammy: during 2021, the pandemic continued to play a major role in daily life; massive snags in the supply chain caused shortages in a variety of goods; and inflation surged to levels not seen since the 1970s. Like a New Year’s Day hangover, those factors are expected to continue to make their presence felt in the coming year. But on the plus side, let’s look at three major innovative trends that appear ready to help retailers find new ways to connect with customers in 2022
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
More evidence for the sharp rate of growth in plant-based foods came from Aldi this week, as it announced a 500% increase in sales during January. The rise, attributed to customers deciding to go vegan for the month as a New Year resolution, came as Aldi decided to expand its vegan range by 50%. The. This story continues at Aldi provides latest evidence that vegan market is soaring.
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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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Global restaurant chain KFC launches its first drone-delivery service, partnering with Wing, to deliver hot food direct to homes and workplaces in Logan, Queensland. . The drone-delivery service will be available to a small number of households in the South East Queensland suburbs of Kingston, Logan Central, Slacks Creek, Underwood, and Woodridge, and will gradually expand to include other nearby locations.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 31, 2022
Surface Design Show 2022 presents an exciting combination of education, engagement and entertainment at one of the first industry events to fully return to a face-to-face format this year. Held from 8-10 February, the event will take place once again at London’s Business Design Centre in Islington. . The Main Stage will host a total of 18 different talks staged across the 2 1/2 days, featuring some 50 speakers, inspiring and educating a professional audience of over 1,000 architects and designe
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Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Ben & Jerry’s has introduced a new flavour of ice-cream on a stick. Salted Caramel Brownie Peace Pop joins the equivalent snack in cookie dough ice-cream to give customers more choice. The new flavour consists of a sweet ice-cream in a salty caramel coating. It is available in a multi-pack with a recommended retail price. This story continues at Ben & Jerry’s adds a new flavour to its hand-held ice-creams.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2022
Retail turnover fell 4.4 per cent in December last year according to the Retail Trade figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today. Despite the fall, spending on retail goods remains heightened compared to December 2020 for all retail industries except for department stores which is down by 9.0 per cent. Likewise, food retailing such as supermarkets, liquor stores rose 2.2 per cent this month.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Gaming is a megatrend; for good reason, it’s an attractive playground for brands to get in touch with younger target groups: The community is curious, networked and active and gaming is a rapidly growing market with 176 billion US dollars in revenue (newzoo 2021) and 2.7 trillion gamers worldwide (IBISWorld 2020). Credits: Louis Vuitton. Brands can take advantage of this trend by developing their own games or integrating gamification elements into their retail store concepts.
Design Week
JANUARY 31, 2022
This month, BuildHollywood unveiled its latest collaboration for Your Place or Mine – a project which gives artists and designers a space on the UK’s streets through billboards and other ad spaces. This time around it features designer, printmaker and artist Anthony Burrill. Every Idea is a Useful Idea is a piece in Burrill’s well-known and well-loved no-nonsense typographic style.
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
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Ice-cream maker Wall’s, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, is launching a series of products to mark the occasion. They include the Wall’s 100 year Rocket lolly – first made for the 1966 moon landing, and the Viennetta birthday cake. Horacio Cal, ice-cream marketing director at Wall’s owner Unilever, said: “For 100 years, This story continues at Wall’s celebrates 100 years of making ice-creams.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Supermarket chain Coles has awarded suppliers leading the way in sustainability in the latest edition of its annual supplier awards. Coles has recognised 15 suppliers it says have done a commendable job in following their commitment to sustainability, community and health innovation. Coles CEO Steven Cain congratulated the winners and praised their continued efforts to help feed the nation.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
For some years now, personalisation has been gaining pace in retail – but a certain group of trailblazers are supercharging the concept. Streaming platforms are obvious frontrunners in the race, with TV brands making tailored recommendations into something of an art form. . Disney +, for example, is a perfect model for the collisional power of big data and tech.
Thrifts and Tangles
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. So I thought it would be fun to share some super cute gift ideas to give to your partner, bff, mom, sister, co-worker, etc. The best part is all of these gifts are ethical and give back to people and/or the planet. Alright, here is an ethical Valentine’s […]. The post Ethical Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Her – Under $50 appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.
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.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 31, 2022
Country Choice has unveiled its ‘thaw and serve’ range of cakes and biscuits for Easter 2022. It gives star billing to its new Easter fondant fancies, which come individually wrapped, 10 of each flavour in a case, with a recommended retail price (RRP) of £1.40 per fancy. Other products in the range include hot cross. This story continues at Country Choice parades its Easter range of cakes and biscuits.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2022
Bunnings’ parent Wesfarmers is considering temporarily relocating head office staff to Melbourne, citing a growing frustration with Western Australia’s hard border policy. The company described it as “virtually impossible” to do business in the state. . Western Australia’s Premier Mark McGowan has scrapped the planned reopening of the state on February 5 due to the rise of Omicron cases in the country.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
If there is one thing that almost all retailers have in common, it is surfaces. No matter what sort of environment you are working in, you will almost certainly have some sort of surface space at your disposal. However, these spaces can often be underutilised by retailers as they focus their attention elsewhere in the store or shop. Walls are left painted white, countertops blank and floors are scuffed and dirty, but with a few simple, often cost-effective changes to these surfaces, you can comp
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Players who want to succeed in this trillion dollar ecosystem will need specialised services, which Milan-based studio V12 Design is gearing up to provide. What is the Space Economy? In short, it refers to the industries involved in the full range of activities and resources that create value and benefits to human beings in the course of exploring, researching, understanding, managing, and utilising space.
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.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Nestlé has added a honey-flavoured version to its range of Shreddies cereals. Honey-flavoured cereals have proved popular with consumers in recent years, showing an increase in value of sales of 14.5% since 2019, according to analyst IRI. The new Shreddies cereal, called The Honey One, will be available to selected convenience stores progressively through this.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
To celebrate Australia’s pride festivities, Aesop has opened a ‘Queer Library’ in Melbourne from February 2 to 8 which will be followed by another in Sydney from February 23 to March 1. Aesop stores in Fitzroy and Paddington will be cleared to showcase over 5000 copies of works from 60 LGBTQIA+ authors and allies. The genres will span fiction, non-fiction and poetry in order to raise awareness and empathy.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
RIANNA + NINA has opened its doors in Paris. The international flagship offers visitors the opportunity to experience never-before-seen one of kind styles made from rare high-end vintage fabrics, an exclusive selection from the label’s Archive Collection, and so much more. Located at 34 Rue de Montpensier at the Palais Royal, RIANNA + NINA Paris is a stunning entry point to the label’s ever-growing world.
Creative Displays Now
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The average human attention span is only about 8 seconds long , down from about 12 seconds in 2000. For businesses, this means you may only have a handful of seconds to catch someone’s eye before they breeze past your display and you lose the opportunity for a sale. Eye-catching displays can encourage them to slow down a little and give you enough time to entice them to buy.
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Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
More than a third of consumers believe that shopping at local convenience stores is better for the environment than shopping at larger and more distant supermarkets, claims a new survey. The report, from data and digital company TWC, found more than 40% said that where they shopped was influenced by concerns about the environment and. This story continues at Many customers see local stores as a greener option, says survey.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Sales at furniture retailer Nick Scali grew 5.4 per cent to $180.3 million through the first half, while EBIT hit $55.1 million and profit fell slightly to $35.6 million. The company had to close 55 per cent of its store networks during the six month period, while also managing the widespread supply chain disruptions seen throughout the industry. Overall profit fell by 6 per cent compared to the previous corresponding period in FY21.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 31, 2022
Storeage , the Shanghai-based Dutch retail design agency, worked closely with the team from B+Tube cosmetics to create their first flagship store. With its striking iridescent archways, the store aims to connect to teenagers looking for a more expressive and colourful approach to cosmetics. And in line with the teens shopping behaviour, the store introduces ample room to interact with social media to facilitate online to offline shopping. .
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The ceiling’s highest points, creating the illusion that natural light is pouring into the ‘cave’. Located on the first floor of a building surrounded by skyscrapers in Central Beijing, White Cave is a retail and gallery space that not only sells clothes but various designer pieces such as furniture and paintings. As such, 123 Architects conceived the project as a functional yet flexible design to accommodate its unique wares.
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
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new guide to help retailers with the sale and supply of e-cigarettes and other vaping products. The guide, which is part of a wider group of Assured Advice guides, covers the regulations that govern the sale and supply of e-cigarettes, retailers’ responsibilities when selling these products, This story continues at New guide for e-cigarette and vaping sale regulations.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VEats offers a digital solution to explore all businesses offering animal-free food options in designated cities. Founded by Australian entrepreneurs Lara Young and Susan McCarthy, the digital platform will have its first roll out in Sydney this month, followed by a nationwide launch along with international expansion in the UK with Brighton and London being its first stops.
Retail Works Inc
JANUARY 31, 2022
Visual Merchandising comes in all shapes and sizes. No matter how small, or temporary, a well displayed collection of merchandise is imperative to capturing the customer’s attention and motivating him/her to purchase. Recently, Retailworks has been working with Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, WI, to assist the temporary Pop-Up tenants set up their wares over 3-day weekends.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Korean designers Younghyun Kim and Dasom Lee have created a range of conceptual furniture that features upholstery constructed out of old clothes. Kim and Lee apply simple, handcrafted techniques to address consumer waste streams by upcycling old clothes into new products. The design duo wanted the Reborn Project to highlight the environmental impact of clothes waste as well as the innovative ways garment details can be translated to create new products. © Younghyun Kim and Dasom Lee.
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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