Creative Displays Now
APRIL 21, 2021
When trying to select the best product displays for your stores and inventory, you may be baffled by the many terms and definitions floating around. Though types of displays may sound similar, in fact there are quite a few differences between them. To avoid confusion, we’re going to clear up the meaning of a display endcap vs sidekick displays in this post.
Retail Times
APRIL 21, 2021
The capital’s leading lifestyle and fashion outlet centre is predicting a ‘summer of shopping’, with guests having piled their shopping baskets high in the first week since retail reopened.
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Inside Retail
APRIL 19, 2021
A growing number of countries around the world are considering launching central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in a bid to keep up with the rise in cashless payments, even as companies like Tesla get behind Bitcoin and Facebook develops its own form of currency. The UK has become the latest country to signal its interest in CBDCs, with finance minister Rishi Sunak announcing a new task force at the Bank of England and later tweeting the phrase ‘Britcoin?
Retail Focus
APRIL 21, 2021
Amazon is cutting into the hair styling sector with the opening of its own salon in the UK. The bricks-and-mortar “experiential” venue is launching in London’s Spitalfields, on Brushfield Street, as a showcase for new products and the latest industry technology. Augmented reality hair consultations and point-and-learn technology will be among the innovations being tested (Amazon/PA).
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Talking Retail
APRIL 21, 2021
The pandemic has intensified interest in ‘conscious consumption’ — defined as those who seriously consider the environmental and societal impacts of their shopping choices, new research reveals. The research by Accenture suggests that more consumers are focusing on: limiting food waste (72%), shopping more health-consciously (68%), and making more sustainable choices when shopping and will.
Dezeen
APRIL 23, 2021
A chandelier of Nike sneakers now hangs inside 19th-century mansion Pershing Hall, where design studio Snarkitecture has created a new flagship for American streetwear brand Kith. New York-based Snarkitecture has designed more than 10 different stores for Kith , but this is the largest so far, and the brand's first standalone store in Europe. Kith has taken three floors of Pershing Hall, a Paris mansion built in the 19th century.
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Retail Focus
APRIL 19, 2021
Landsec has announced that Italian luxury fashion brand Armani has opened its first-ever outlet in Essex at Braintree Village, in line with non-essential retail opening across the country. Spanning 1,889 sq ft, the new Armani store is next to Polo Ralph Lauren, joining other leading designer brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Timberland all operating within Braintree Village.
Talking Retail
APRIL 19, 2021
Gin brand Beefeater is launching three ready-to-drink cans. Beefeater London Dry Gin & Tonic, Beefeater Pink Strawberry Gin & Tonic and Beefeater Blood Orange & Tonic are rolling out into convenience stores this week, retailing at £2 for a 250ml can with a 4.9% ABV. The launch also coincides with a multi-million-pound campaign launching today.
Retail Times
APRIL 21, 2021
The global grocery sector grew an unprecedented 10% globally in 2020, compared to 2.5% growth in 2019, as the COVID-19 pandemic transformed how we live our lives. Winning Omnichannel, summarises the actual shopping trips of more than a million shoppers globally, representing the behaviours of 5 billion people (66% of the world population) and 83% of global GDP.
Inside Retail
APRIL 22, 2021
The e-commerce industry is growing at a rapid rate, and it’s impacting brands and retailers in numerous ways. On the one hand, the accelerated state of e-commerce means there are countless opportunities for the prepared seller. At the same time, it can be incredibly challenging to keep up with trends that change almost daily. Now more than ever, it’s critical to understand the latest consumer expectations — and be ready to adapt.
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 Focus
APRIL 23, 2021
Design proposals prepared by JTP for Areli Real Estate and Tikehau Capital for the redevelopment of Maidenhead town centre have been unanimously approved by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. At a time when high streets are in crisis and in need of Government support, these ambitious plans will see £500 million of investment in Maidenhead, building a new town centre designed in partnership with the local community. .
Talking Retail
APRIL 19, 2021
Retailers, the Home Office, and independent charity Crimestoppers have today (19 April) launched a new campaign urging the public to ShopKind after the reopening of more stores across the country. The #ShopKind campaign urges the public to be mindful of shopworkers’ essential role in supporting people during these difficult times and emphasises that we should.
Retail Times
APRIL 22, 2021
Retail is a fast-moving industry and there is a lot of competition out there for people’s time and attention. Giving both your customers and your staff a positive experience can pay dividends in terms of sales and staff retention. The experts at PPLPRS offer some pointers below on how to capture those customers and make your business stand out from the rest.
Inside Retail
APRIL 22, 2021
Property company Charter Hall Group has begun the construction of the $1.5 billion 555 Collins Street precinct which will house online retailing giant Amazon’s new headquarters in Melbourne. Stage 1 of construction, scheduled for completion by early 2023, is worth $750 million and comprises a 48,000sqm premium office tower. A second office tower of 32,000sqm will include premium food and beverage retailers as well as a health and wellbeing hub.
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 Focus
APRIL 21, 2021
Homebase has ramped up the rollout of its small-format stores with the opening of a new high street shop in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. In a show of its belief in the future of the British high street, Homebase has added a Kitchens by Homebase to an existing Bathstore showroom and taken on neighbouring units which include a DECORATE by Homebase and the retailer’s first small-format Homebase store, offering a range of home and garden essentials.
Talking Retail
APRIL 20, 2021
Frozen food sales continue to go from strength to strength, adding another £930m in sales, new data reveals. The latest Kantar figures, released by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), for the 52-week period ending 21 March reveal frozen has continued to outperform the overall grocery market, increasing by 14.4% in value and 11.5% in. This story continues at Frozen food sales continue to grow, figures.
Retail Times
APRIL 21, 2021
Plant-powered beauty brand, Mawena, will launch into Selfridges on 22nd April as part of the retailers’ Project Earth edit with its curated collection of products, expertly formulated using patented active ingredients.
Inside Retail
APRIL 18, 2021
McDonald’s has unveiled an initiative to foster safe and inclusive workplace it calls Global Brand Standards. The policy will focus on four main areas: harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention; workplace violence prevention; restaurant employee feedback; and health and safety. The company says the standards have been set to further ensure physical and psychological safety for its employees and customers. .
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 Focus
APRIL 22, 2021
Sloane Stanley has today announced the launch of technology-led sleep smart brand, Sleep.8 at 366-368 King’s Road, marking the brand’s debut central London location. . Sleep.8 Chelsea’s 1336 sq. ft store provides bespoke solutions to customers for sleep-related challenges to facilitate the best night’s rest possible, from high-tech beds, bed-ware, mattresses and furniture, to temperature-controlled pillows and dream-enhancing sleep aids.
Talking Retail
APRIL 21, 2021
Postmasters Saf Ismail and Elliot Jacobs have been elected to the Post Office board as non-executive directors for the first time in its history. The appointments are a milestone in the reset of the relationship between the Post Office and postmasters. Ismail and Jacobs will formally join the Post Office board after an induction and. This story continues at Postmasters elected to Post Office board for first time.
Retail Times
APRIL 21, 2021
New research by Accenture suggests that the pandemic has intensified interest in “conscious consumption” — defined as those who seriously consider the environmental and societal impacts of their shopping choices — challenging consumer goods and retail industries to fundamentally rethink how they cater to the pandemic-adapted consumer.
Inside Retail
APRIL 22, 2021
Supermarket giant Woolworths is working to open up its online ecosystem to new suppliers and partners with the launch of a marketplace offering, driven by an investment in Australian startup Marketplacer. The marketplace, which will be called ‘Everyday Market’ will offer products in new categories, such as homewares and clothing, and will initially see Woolworths Group stablemate Big W sell products on the Woolies site later this year.
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Retail Focus
APRIL 23, 2021
Over the past three decades, many real estate owners and local authorities within world cities have prioritised the maximisation of financial returns over the creation of vibrant, inclusive and family-friendly destinations – with some exceptions, of course. . While entry barriers for small and independent businesses have become increasingly higher, urbanisation, mass production of goods, and a disposable culture have replaced a once-thriving, localised and eclectic high street with businesses t
Talking Retail
APRIL 22, 2021
Co-op has become the first food retailer to employ security officers equipped with a new forensic spray. The move will see Mitie security officers specially trained in the use of the handheld spray, containing a SmartWater forensic signature, which is compliant with the requirements of the government’s Forensic Science Regulator and is admissible as evidence in.
Retail Times
APRIL 20, 2021
Following today’s release of Primark figures for H1 FY2020/21; Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “With the majority of Primark’s retail space having been shuttered for most of H1 FY2020/21 as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, its revenue plummeted by £1.5bn to £2.2bn. Nonetheless, in England and Wales it has unsurprisingly been one of the most in demand retailers since the reopening of non-essential stores on 12 April, with queu
Inside Retail
APRIL 22, 2021
E-commerce, streaming, artificial intelligence, contactless grocery – Amazon has done it all. But the tech giant’s latest move might be the most surprising yet: hairdressing. Amazon is soon to open a new hair salon in London that’s quite different from any other. The Amazon Salon, located on Brushfield Street in London’s East End, will offer a full range of hair styling services by independent salon Neville Hair & Beauty and will range an extensive selection of professional hair care p
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 Focus
APRIL 21, 2021
Liverpool based commercial property consultants, Mason Owen, as an adviser to TCD Estates, have achieved an unconditional sale on Berwick-Upon-Tweed retail park, Loaning Meadows to LXi REIT who were represented by Prime Retail. . LXi REIT invests in UK commercial property assets and forward funded the retail park on a fixed price basis. Construction company, Caddick Construction has now started work on phase one of the site, which will consist of 6 units, headlined by Aldi and Home Bargains. .
Talking Retail
APRIL 21, 2021
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has expanded its pick and mix range as “as Briton’s head back to the cinema, leisure outlets and enjoy days out”. The range now includes several new mallow products – vanilla flavoured Kingsway Mallow Tube and Mallow Bears, Kingsway Mallow Filled Strawberries, and strawberry filled Marshmallow Pigs. The wholesalers has also added.
Retail Times
APRIL 23, 2021
Piper-Heidsieck, the revered Champagne House known worldwide for its red label is excited to announce its return as the Champagne partner of the 93rd Oscars® taking place on Sunday, April 25. This marks the seventh year of a long-term partnership between Piper-Heidsieck and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Inside Retail
APRIL 21, 2021
Homewares chain Bunnings has offered to assist with Australia’s vaccine rollout, stating it is open to allowing the government to set up vaccination hubs in its carparks around the country. And, according to a report in The Guardian , health experts are backing the offer – stating it could be an effective way to distribute the vaccine to communities around Australia.
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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