Talking Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Wine brand Echo Falls is rolling out a new design for its Fruit Fusions portfolio. The new design will be available from August across the 9.0% (£6) and 5.5% (£4.25) ranges – the lower ABV range will feature a silver colour and the higher ABV range will feature different colours depending on the flavour. Each. This story continues at Echo Falls unveils new design for Fruit Fusions range.
Design Week
JULY 26, 2021
Woman Made, by Jane Hall. It’s no secret that globally women working in design have been marginalised. Phaidon’s upcoming book brings the work of Great Women Designers from around the world to the fore and covers many disciplines. Written by founding Assemble member Jane Hall, Woman Made will feature more than 200 designers from more than 50 countries.
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Design Wanted
JULY 27, 2021
Jason Krugman’s mesmerizing light sculptures feature wire mesh forms studded with thousands of hand-soldered LED bulbs. We spoke to the designer after he recently winning a LIT Lighting Design Award for his project, Capella Basket. We know it’s hard to believe but before he mastered the art of light, New york-based artist Jason Krugman worked in investment banking.
Design Boom
JULY 25, 2021
in this flagship store, estudio guto requena simulated all senses through the coverings, the soundscape, and an immersive installation. The post vibrant pixelated walls + immersive dreaming bedroom characterize zissou flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2021
The Levi’s® store in Bromley is the first in a line of branches to have a shift in design and strategy, in collaboration with Lucky Fox , as the brand hits a new direction. The selected stores, which will have a more focused product selection of mainly tees and jeans, have been redesigned to create a more informative and focused shopping experience.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2021
Melbourne’s Bayside Shopping Centre has become Victoria’s first shopping centre-based vaccination hub, and expects to give easy access to Covid-19 vaccines for 500,000 local residents. “We are pleased to have opened the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub at Bayside Centre, where we are able to provide this important service in a central, easy to access location to our community,” said Peninsula Health executive director of operations Helen Cooper.
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Dezeen
JULY 26, 2021
Off-White's latest AMO -designed flagship store features abstract interpretations of Paris 's courtyards and flea markets. Located two blocks away from Place Vendôme, the Off-White Paris store extends over three floors of a 19th-century corner building. Travertine stone features in the womenswear section (top image) and across shelving on the second floor (above).
Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2021
Bally’s new London flagship on 106-112 Regent Street is located on the city centre’s famous thoroughfare and housed in a historic Regency building. Boasting a columned façade and windows framed by antique trim, the boutique sees the latest installation of the global Bally Haus concept, driving synergy among the company’s retail outposts. Celebrating Bally’s 170-year heritage, Bally Haus honours the brand’s Swiss pillars of art, architecture and craftsmanship through contemporary design and natur
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2021
Far from being a historical issue, modern slavery impacts an estimated 40.3 million people globally, including one in every 130 women and girls, according to a recent article published in the journal Energy Research & Social Sciences. Australian jeans brand Outland Denim was founded to bring an end to modern slavery by providing opportunities to people who have experienced or are vulnerable to human trafficking.
Talking Retail
JULY 28, 2021
PepsiCo has launched a retailer competition to win cash prizes, in a move designed to “maximise the chilled fruit juice and smoothies opportunity”. The company’s first ever on-trade exclusive competition is running until 15 September, offering one retailer the chance to win a £5,000 cash prize and another 10 to win £500 runner-up prizes. To. This story continues at PepsiCo launches juicy retailer competition.
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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
VMS
JULY 28, 2021
Jennifer Schlueter. All the World’s a Stage. You’re starting a dynamic new first-of-its-kind curriculum – Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design – at the Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD). We want students to focus on the future of retail, but not only in an academic way. CCAD isn’t a business school or a research institution, we’re a school for making and creating – not just learning.
Retail Focus
JULY 28, 2021
Everyone has something to say about Amazon. Yet one thing always rises above the critiques: They’ve been ruthlessly customer focused. If it doesn’t benefit the consumer, they won’t do it. Their latest example is “Just Walk Out,” a suite of technologies that enable shoppers to simply enter a store, gather their items, and simply leave.
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2021
Australian mattress retailer Koala has selected South Korea as its second international market, launching into the region this week. The move follows the brand’s recent success in Japan, where consumers are demanding quality international products. “We’ve been [in Japan] for four years and in the last two years, we’ve really seen incredible growth.
Talking Retail
JULY 26, 2021
Retailers suffered a market share decline in food-to-go compared to foodservice operators during the pandemic but should recover strongly, says the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD). The IGD expects retailers overall share of the food-to-go market to reduce to 21% in 2021 from 24% in 2019. But this will gradually increase to 23% by 2026. This story continues at Retailers set to recover lost ground in food-to-go, says IGD.
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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.
VMS
JULY 30, 2021
Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) has reinstated its mask requirement for all workers – including those who have been vaccinated in areas with high infection rates – to wear masks, reports The Detroit News. The retailer is also encouraging, though not requiring, customers to wear masks in stores in high infection rate areas as well. It will also bring back its “health ambassadors”, employees who will hand out masks at store entrances.
Retail Focus
JULY 27, 2021
Harrods is delighted to open the doors to its new Hair and Beauty Salon on the Fifth Floor from the 26 th July 2021. The Knightsbridge store’s new Hair & Beauty Salon offers guests a serene and tranquil beauty space, with unrivalled access to exclusive treatments and ‘must-have’ products from the world’s most innovative beauty brands, all under one roof.
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2021
We spoke with LK Group’s Larry Kestelman about his recent acquisition of Brand Collective and what kinds of retail brands he’s looking to acquire next. Inside Retail: What about the Brand Collective business attracted you? Larry Kestelman: When we took over PAS Group, we said straightaway that we’re a growth organisation and we want to grow organically and through mergers and acquisitions, and Brand Collective was a very logical target for us.
Talking Retail
JULY 27, 2021
JJ Whitley Vodka has kicked off a media campaign running throughout the rest of the year, focusing on the brand’s Russian heritage. The campaign includes out-of-home, digital and print advertising, as well as sponsorship of Sky One’s Nights In programme throughout August. Simon Jackman, senior global marketing manager for white spirits at brand owner Halewood.
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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.
VMS
JULY 29, 2021
Sephora (Seattle) has purchased of online beauty retailer Feelunique, marking its entrance into the British beauty market, reports Pymnts.com. The deal is expected to close by the end of this year. “Sephora is an iconic retailer in the prestige beauty space in Europe. We are looking forward to working together and leverage our respective strengths to drive the prestige beauty segment in the U.K.,” Feelunique CEO Sarah Miles said in a statement.
Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2021
The past 18 months have been tough for the Great British high-street, with many retailers forced to close for months on end as the Coronavirus pandemic hit the UK. However, this hasn’t stopped The Fragrance Shop – they have seen exponential online and in-store growth during this period, with business booming. The launch of their brand-new Southport store in July 2021 has seen the company reach the impressive milestone of 200 branded stores across the UK, bringing their overall portfolio to 203 s
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2021
When Sheryl Sandberg announced the introduction of sponsored egg freezing at Facebook in 2014, some criticised the move as a ploy to drive women to delay motherhood until it suited the business. But a recent study by Monash University in Australia signals a change in attitudes, with almost half of 656 Victorian women surveyed believing it appropriate to offer egg freezing as an employee benefit.
Talking Retail
JULY 26, 2021
One in five UK consumers (21%) have stopped buying a particular brand or product because of concerns over its environmental impact on the environment, with those concerns most notable in the weekly grocery shop, according to a new study. More than a third (36%) of shoppers say they have stopped buying from a food and. This story continues at Go green and make money, says survey.
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VMS
JULY 28, 2021
Apparel retailer Rue21 (Warrendale, Pa.) will open a total of 15 new stores through the end of 2021 at selected locations identified based on a data-driven model, reports Chain Store Age. “Recent new store openings have demonstrated the importance of our store channel to brand discovery and customer acquisition,” said Rue21 CEO Bill Brand. “Our dynamic in-store experiences have driven customer loyalty and is our model for continued omnichannel growth.” Rue21, which opened
Retail Focus
JULY 29, 2021
The Mercers’ Company has today announced that the UK art gallery group, Clarendon Fine Art, has selected 117 Long Acre, Covent Garden, for its latest unique gallery experience in the capital. . Capturing the gallery’s mission to make art accessible and enjoyable to all, from first-time buyers to established collectors, the 3,500 sq ft Long Acre site joins the brand’s portfolio of over 20 galleries across the UK and is just a few miles down the road from Clarendon Fine Art’s first-ever location
Inside Retail
JULY 28, 2021
Australian online furniture business Temple & Webster is well on its way to achieving its goal of becoming the biggest furniture retailer — either online or offline — in Australia. The company recently reported a record year of revenue, profit and active customers, thanks to the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns, which not only drove more people to shop online rather than in stores, but also to redecorate their homes.
Talking Retail
JULY 26, 2021
Birds Eye is launching a campaign to help change perceptions towards frozen fish. The “Get On Board” campaign features Birds Eye’s frozen fish range and encourages people to increase their fish consumption. Launching this week, the campaign will span TV, digital, on pack and in-store POS advertising, initially running into September. Dietary guidance from the.
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VMS
JULY 28, 2021
Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) will pay 100 percent of college tuition and books for its associates beginning Aug. 16, reports CNBC. The move comes as a result of changes in the economy and job market. The retail, also the largest private U.S. employer, will discontinue the current $1-per-day fee for workers participating in its Live Better U education program.
Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2021
In the past year, online shopping has boomed. With customers stuck indoors, many swapped in-store purchases for online splurges, but can it continue? As a result of the pandemic, it’s no secret that some of the world’s biggest retailers saw huge increases in the sales thanks to e-commerce. But which sectors were the biggest winners? Retail sectors that saw a steep increase in online shopping.
Inside Retail
JULY 28, 2021
Digital shelf, dark store and a fresh food playground – is this the future of supermarkets? Accenture thinks so. The consulting company has developed a new supermarket concept, in partnership with design agency Le Projet Hope, that blends online with offline and old shopping habits with new processes. . Dubbed Openmarket A22, the supermarket concept is designed to be as logistically efficient as an automated e-commerce warehouse, bringing back the sense of discovery to grocery shopping thr
Talking Retail
JULY 29, 2021
Carling has launched an on-pack giveaway offering consumers the chance to win tickets for an at-home football experience. The brand has hidden 20 golden tickets inside special Carling cans in promotional four-can multi-packs. Each ticket is worth more than £4,500 and offers shoppers the chance to win “everything a football fan will need to enjoy. This story continues at Carling kicks off Golden Ticket competition.
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