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Primark and Greggs to launch “Tasty by Greggs” cafe and London boutique

Retail Focus

High street bakery chain Greggs is to launch “Tasty by Greggs” cafe in Primark Birmingham opening on February 12. Both brands revealed the new partnership which is to include a fashion collection in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Primark. A limited-edition range of 11 clothing items will go on sale in 60 Primark stores from February 19. The announcement follows shoppers spotting fashion mannequins at a number of Primark stores holding Greggs sausage rolls and steak bakes in window displa

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The Cheesecake Shop sold to Aussie investment firm

Inside Retail

The Cheesecake Shop is to have new owners. Aussie based investment River Capital has entered into an agreement to acquire The Cheesecake Shop Group (TCS) for an undisclosed amount from existing owners PAG Asia Capital. The existing TCS management team has retained a shareholding in the business, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of operation.

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A’ design award and competition creatively welcomes 2022 inviting entries

Design Boom

looking for a sign to get creative? enter the A' design award and competition now before february 28, 2022 to acclaim the worldwide recognized award. The post A’ design award and competition creatively welcomes 2022 inviting entries appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Designing Physical Spaces to Support a Virtual World

Arch Daily

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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NICCE to open first physical store on Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury announces the opening of NICCE’S flagship store on Carnaby Street. The 1,400 sq ft store spans two floors and opens in Spring. It will be located on the corner of Carnaby Street and Beak Street at 57 Carnaby Street. The store will be the first physical flagship store for the London based brand. Samantha Bain-Mollison, Retail Director Shaftesbury says: “We are happy to announce that NICCE will open their first physical flagship store on Carnaby Street in such a prime location un

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Why the return of overseas tourists won’t help retail bounce back – yet

Inside Retail

Earlier this week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that after two years, Australia is finally re-opening its borders to fully vaccinated international tourists from February 21. According to Qantas boss Alan Joyce, Australia is “finally back open for business”. The lack of international tourists over the last two years has cost the retail industry an estimated $90 billion – given tourists spent around $45 billion between July 2018 and 2019, according to data from Tourism Research Austral

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White Rabbit launches vegan and gluten free Calzone in Sainsbury’s

Retail Times

Italian foodie start-up White Rabbit is launching a first-to-market vegan and gluten free Calzone across Sainsbury’s.

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Frasers Group has signed a brand-new site in Manchester for Sports Direct

Retail Focus

Frasers Group plc has unveiled plans to open a 50,000sq. ft Sports Direct flagship in Manchester city centre, as part of the group’s strategic flagship roll out. The store will open in The Arndale shopping centre, in the heart of the city, and will house Sports Direct, USC, Evans Cycles and GAME as well as a Belong esports arena. Continuing the success from the business’ first flagship opening on London’s Oxford Street, Manchester will be the 3rd flagship location revealed sitting alongside Birm

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Kathmandu’s first-half sales improve as restrictions ease

Inside Retail

Kathmandu Holdings has reported a strong first half despite disruptions from the Omicron outbreak, with the Kathmandu and Rip Curl brands growing, though footwear chain Oboz remains impacted. For the 26 weeks till January 30, the group saw total unaudited sales revenue hit $405 million, with gross margins improving in the second half. However, after almost 12,000 lost trading days, earnings are expected to range between $9 million and $11 million.

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Milk Tee: this LA startup turns milk waste into clothing

Design Wanted

Sustainable fashion start-up Mi Terro creates usable products from waste products. The latest is the Milk Tee, which is produced with excess milk. In a bid to tackle waste produced by the dairy industry, sustainable entrepreneur Robert Luo has developed a way to upcycle unused milk into sustainable clothing. The process uses patent-pending technology that re-engineers milk proteins to create fibers that use 60% less water than an organic cotton shirt. .

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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D’Amazonia launches ‘Sleep Tea’ to support good health via improved sleep

Retail Times

February 2022 sees D’Amazonia launch its first Better Sleep Tea. For many teas have spent the last few years playing second fiddle to coffee when it came to perceived discernment and innovation. Whilst coffee set about establishing countless range extensions built around everything from ingredient provenance and blend indulgence to caffeine levels, drinking formats and usage occasions; teas have for the most part travelled a more serene path with few ‘real’ innovation highlights outside of match

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Gilly Hicks to Open Standalone Store on Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

Gilly Hicks, a brand in the Abercrombie & Fitch Co. portfolio that offers underwear, loungewear and activewear, today announced it is reintroducing standalone stores in EMEA following the successful rollout of its new prototype in Columbus, Ohio. This Summer, the retailer plans to open a new store located on London’s Carnaby Street, an internationally renowned shopping destination.

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‘Emotional rollercoaster’: How Julie Mathers decided to leave Flora & Fauna

Inside Retail

Inside Retail broke the news on Wednesday evening that Julie Mathers is departing the eco-friendly online retail business she founded in 2014 , Flora & Fauna, at the end of February. Here’s an edited transcript of the conversation we had with her about why she’s leaving, where she’s going next, and what it was like to tell her team. Inside Retail : Were you always planning to depart Flora & Fauna when you sold it to beauty and wellness business BWX ?

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UK retailers to see additional £20 billion of home deliveries by 2025

E Delevry

UK retailers are set to witness an additional £19.6 billion of online home deliveries by 2025, according to new research from Metapack and Retail Economics. Online is expected to account for half (49.7%) of total non-food sales by 2025 and 27.3% of UK consumers expect to permanently shop online more. These shoppers and their changed behaviours are expected to support an additional £22.4 billion in online sales compared to a scenario where the pandemic had no impact on shopping behaviours.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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Nomadic Dairy launches first on-pack promotion

Retail Times

Nomadic Dairy is running the brand’s first-ever on-pack promotion across its best-selling Yogurt & Oat Clusters range.

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What’s in-store for 2022? How the store will evolve in the age of digital acceleration

Retail Focus

The many ways in which customers want help in store no longer converge on the services of a store associate; they are more than happy to self-serve, but they do still want help. Research in 2021 from Pricer revealed that 57% want digital engagement in the aisle to improve CX and inform purchasing decisions. In addition, 65% would be more likely to buy a product in-store when they can easily and clearly access information about the product digitally.

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VIDEO: Why the best leaders should ‘take a holiday’: MTB Direct’s Jen Geale

Inside Retail

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. As we gear up for the launch of the 2022 report, we are revisiting some of the people featured in previous reports for a new series called Top 50 Talks. Here, they discuss their origin stories and passion projects. The e-commerce industry is full of founder-led businesses.

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Popular Dessert Store Franchises That Are Worth Buying

Mindful Design

If you are dreaming of owning a dessert store, but building the business from the ground up seems overwhelming, buying into an existing franchise may be an option. We have discussed before the pro and cons of both alternatives in our franchise versus new brand article. If your decision leans toward getting the help that […]. The post Popular Dessert Store Franchises That Are Worth Buying appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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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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These electric motorbikes are designed to fight poaching in Africa

Design Week

When Stefan Ytterborn founded electric bike company Cake, he was hoping to create a “zero-emission society” But a conversation with a mutual acquaintance – who works with conservationists in Africa – led him in another direction. Rangers had been using combustion engine motorbikes to patrol parks and track down poachers. The main challenges was the reliance on gasoline, which needed to be.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for 2022

Retail Focus

As we wave goodbye to the December festivities, and January Blues settle in, as a nation we look to the next occasion that gives us cause to celebrate. Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to plan a romantic evening and have something to look forward to again! Studies show that a whopping 40 million of Brits celebrated Valentine’s Day in 2021 (76%).

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ACCC clears the way for Wesfarmers to acquire Priceline parent

Inside Retail

The planned acquisition of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) will not be opposed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) effectively clearing the way for the deal to proceed. API owns the Priceline retail business and its franchisor that distributes and operates independent Priceline pharmacies across the country. “API would form the basis of a new healthcare division of Wesfarmers and a base from which to invest and develop capabilities in the health and wellbeing

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Driverless Hospitals: Noah is a moving medical centre on wheels

Design Wanted

Noah breaks away from the rigid concept of traditional hospitals and proposes a network of cars that function like doctors surgeries on the go. Conceptualised by Korean designer Beencent Oh, the Noah Vehicle is described as a Primary Medical Treatment Centre, which aims to offer another point of call for patients prior to doctor’s surgeries and hospitals.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Pentatonic develops “world’s first” fully compostable face mask

Design Week

Design and technology consultancy Pentatonic has developed the “world’s first” high-performance, fully compostable face mask. Face masks have become a huge part of life since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but single-use options have a marked effect on the environment. According to Pentatonic, the world disposes of three million face masks every minute – and each will take up to 450.

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To Enhance Your Online Retail Experience, Take Note of Online Casinos

Retail Focus

No matter what kind of retail business you operate, the digital experience you can offer customers matters more than ever. This is especially true in the UK, where shoppers spend more online than in any other country apart from the US. An increasing amount of all shopping is done digitally, and the vast majority of all retail will be conducted online by the end of the decade.

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Westfield Mt Druitt adds new precinct in $55 million expansion

Inside Retail

Westfield Mt Druitt will unveil a $55 million expansion and redevelopment of the centre next month, adding 15 restaurants, including rooftop dining, and a large-scale Timezone. “In listening to our customers and understanding what they want, we set out to create Western Sydney’s new go-to rooftop dining and entertainment experience at Westfield Mt Druitt,” said Danii Ashton, Scentre Group regional manager centre, experience.

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Card Factory opens first new format ‘model store’

Retail Times

Card Factory has announced the opening of its first new format ‘model store’, its first major store format upgrade in over 20 years. The refurbished Coventry store reopened on Saturday, February 5th and has been designed to significantly improve the shopping experience.

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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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China’s high-speed Winter Olympics train is designed to rival airplanes

Design Week

Tangerine has designed the official Winter Olympics train for this year’s event held in Beijing, China. The Winter Olympics train is a necessary, yet lesser seen, element of this year’s action. Designed by the London-based studio, the high-speed train has been specifically developed to help ferry sportspeople, media personnel and fans from Beijing to the ski centre in Zhangjiakou.

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Top kitchen gadgets to help you with Veganuary and beyond

Retail Focus

New year means new you. What better way to turn over a new leaf than by taking on the Veganuary challenge by adopting veganism for the month of January? . The vegan lifestyle offers environmental, ethical, and health benefits , so it comes as no surprise that the number of Brits choosing the plant-based diet is growing, with 1.6 million people estimated to currently follow veganism. .

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Breaking: Founder, CEO Julie Mathers to leave online retailer Flora & Fauna

Inside Retail

Flora & Fauna (F&F) founder and CEO Julie Mathers has resigned from the eco-friendly online retail business she started in 2014 and sold to beauty and wellness business BWX less than a year ago. “I’ve decided to leave for a variety of reasons and have always found there’s no one reason but many. What I can say is that it’s not because I don’t love F&F,” Mathers told Inside Retail in an exclusive interview on Wednesday evening.

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Scottish convenience retailer helps young women in India

Retail Times

Scotmid Co-operative has helped more than forty young women in India develop new skills and secure a regular income through a partnership with co-ops across the UK.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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