Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s in Cardiff, has announced the launch of John Lewis’ new pop-up showroom experience, ANYDAY. Only the second of its kind in the UK, the store showcases ANYDAY, the new own brand range from John Lewis, with an aspiration to remodel and transform consumer perceptions around the affordability of stylish homewares.
VMS
AUGUST 31, 2021
The path to expansion in global markets is littered with potholes and land mines. The potholes are easy to see and can usually be avoided or at least mitigated with proper planning. The land mines are more evasive and can blow a hole in your project without warning. Logistics, manufacturing, quality control, installation and project management are all elements of a project that even with the best of planning can still go awry.
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Design Week
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
The Design Museum is seeking applicants for its newly-launched Entrepreneurs Hub, an accelerator programme for design-led start-ups from diverse backgrounds. The 8-week programme will mentor participants, as well as offer business advice and exposure to industry leaders in the hope of turning business ventures into viable concepts. According to the museum, the emphasis will be on mentoring start-ups from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 30, 2021
Harvey Norman has delivered another strong year in spite of the Covid-19 crisis, with total revenue up 15.3 per cent to $9.49 billion, and profit after tax up 75 per cent to $841.4 million. Earnings at the furniture and homewares business also spiked during the year, growing 54 per cent to $1.45 billion, with Harvey Norman’s Board recommending a payout of a fully-franked dividend of 15 cents per share.
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Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specialising in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, continues its retail expansion in Europe with a new London store. The new Arc’type store in Covent Garden Long Acre will feature a rebranded micro-store concept, centred around 22 of the brand’s most renowned designs. The latest store, which opened on September 1, joins six other Arc’teryx Arc’type stores globally alongside the Arc’teryx brand store in London, Piccadilly Circus.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Southern Co-op is installing motor-racing technology to help cut the loss of cold air from the fridges in its stores, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The regional co-operative is putting the technology in 96 stores and using it to reduce cold air being lost into the aisles. The technology, developed by motor racing engineer Wirth Research, This story continues at Formula 1 engineering helps improve convenience store fridges.
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Inside Retail
AUGUST 30, 2021
Mail and logistics firm Australia Post delivered record revenue in FY21 driven by increase e-commerce growth in the retail sector, hitting $8.27 billion. The group’s profit before tax spiked 87.7 per cent to $100.7 million after a disappointing result in FY20, while AP Global, Australia Post’s cross-border e-commerce business, saw revenue increase 90.6 per cent to $429 million.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Landsec has announced that premium beauty retailer, Space NK, will be relocating from its current Leeds location in Victoria Quarter to Trinity. The new Space NK Trinity location, opposite Pandora on the lower ground, covers approximately 1,700 sq ft, nearly double the size of the brand’s existing Leeds store. It is set to launch in September, with all current beauty advisors moving over to the Trinity location.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Cult confectionery brand, Candy Kittens is today announcing a new gummy range - Gourmies. The delicious new product line is available in three exotic flavours, Orchard Apple & Dragon Fruit, Sweet Raspberry & Guava, and Blood Orange & Pomegranate, with every sweet jam-packed with flavour and a delightful gimme-more texture.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Network Rail and the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) have put out an open call to designers to develop a pop-up bike parking solution for railway stations. In the last decade, Network Rail says stations have experienced a “significant increase” in the demand for bike parking. This has coincided with the widespread implantation of “pop-up bike lanes” across cities. “Creative and innovative” solution sought.
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
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Cornerstone stakes in two super-regional Australian shopping centres have gone up for sale in the first such investor opportunity in two years. Dexus Wholesale Property Fund is offering a 20-per-cent interest in Gold Coast’s Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and a 25-per-cent stake in Sydney’s Macquarie Centre. The stakes were held by the AMP Capital Diversified Property Fund before its recent merger with Dexus Wholesale Property Fund.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced the opening of a new upsized Hamleys store at Liverpool ONE, following a recent interactive LEGO ‘Pop & Play’ event. Both launches form part of the destination’s ongoing programme of unique, family-friendly experiences. Following a successful year of trading, Hamleys has recommitted to Liverpool ONE with a more expansive store at 35 South John Street.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Pot Noodle has added a vegan Fusions range to its portfolio, in a move designed to “cater to the more experiential shopper”. The Fusions range includes three Asian-inspired flavours – Katsu Curry, Chili Chicken and Thai Green Curry – in 100g pots retailing at £1.39. Brand owner Unilever said the range is set to bring. This story continues at Pot Noodle supports vegan shoppers with Fusions range.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
When Corinne Mynatt was browsing a French flea market some fifteen years ago, a garlic press and pitter prompted a thought about her twin loves of design and cookery. Cooking utensils like this “tell entire stories of material, craftsmanship, developments in industry and also food systems”, the design writer and curator says. Her new book Tools for Food explores some of the most significant objects of this kind, and the design stories behind them – a resource that was previousl
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.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Australia Post has temporarily paused parcel collections from e-commerce retailers throughout New South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory due to the worsening Covid-19 outbreak. The logistics business said it had 500 staff members in necessary self-isolation which placed an increased level of pressure on its already stretched resources and that, in order to help manage already record levels of demand, it would need to shut off the service between Saturday 4 and Tuesday 7 Septe
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Covent Garden has unveiled its latest art commission by British artist Chila Burman who has taken over the historic Market Building with an immersive large scale light installation. In a bold celebration of London’s cultural heartland, Burman has transformed the South Hall and the Piazza into a giant neon wonderland filled with vast brightly coloured light sculptures and uplifting messages.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
The pollster YouGov reported today (3rd September) that more than half of Britons say they have experienced food shortages in their local shop or supermarket in recent weeks. In a survey of 3,564 adults, 56% said they had experienced a shortage, 39% said they had not, while 5% did not know. The shortages were most. This story continues at YouGov poll finds more evidence of food shortages.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Design studio Alphabet has created the identity for hair wellness brand Fable & Mane, inspired by the company’s Indian roots. Alphabet has crafted an illustrative tiger logo, bespoke typeface, as well as labels and packaging for the beauty brand. Fable & Mane was co-founded by siblings Nikita and Akash Mehta. According to the company, Nikita was reminded of the Indian tradition of hair oiling at a time of stress.
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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
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Home furniture giant Ikea is set to roll out its first virtual festival, hosting performances and experiences across the world. The event, starting on September 16, will see the participation of artists, designers, DJ’s, chefs and other talents, who will turn their homes into stages for performance. Ikea Festival will take place in more than 100 homes across more than 50 countries, and is open to everyone. “This is a new kind of experience Ikea wants to offer, celebrating, connecting and e
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
OROTON has announced the launch of a new pop-up at London department store, Selfridges. The space is an immersion of the Australian brand’s latest spring-summer collection, the optimist – a concise line-up charged with new energy and vibrance, incorporating painterly colours and a sense of free spirit. “I am so thrilled to be launching OROTON at Selfridges this month,” says Creative Director Sophie Holt.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
This August, Superdrug is pleased to be welcoming four new black founded haircare brands to it’s exclusive haircare offering, instore and online – Nylahs Naturals, Afrocenchix, Mielle Organics and Flora & Curl, available only at Superdrug.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
A virtual conference dedicated to “ending animal exploitation” in design will take place in November. Vegan Interior Design Week will be a five-day online event, featuring more than 30 international speakers across panel discussions, a virtual showroom and networking sessions. Malai Eco, makers of coconut leather “I discovered a whole new wave of vegan textiles” The event is the brainchild of interior architect and animal rights activist Aline Dürr.
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Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
What’s the connection between the Covid vaccine rollout in the US and Europe and increased container costs and shipping delays for retailers in Australia? It’s all a matter of supply and demand. Stores are back open and people are shopping again in the US, UK, France, Germany and other European countries that have fully vaccinated over half of their populations, which is straining global supply chains that are still badly impacted by Covid-19.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Armourcoat Ltd a decorative surface finishes specialist based in Sevenoaks, Kent have announced the publication of their new set of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) providing Architects and Specifiers transparent, verified and comparable information about the environmental impact of their products. Armourcoat recognise that Architects and specifiers are under huge pressure to ‘specify green’ and their biggest challenge is to compare the impacts of different materials and products in ord
Talking Retail
AUGUST 31, 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new guide to help retailers support wellbeing for their staff and themselves. The Wellbeing Guide has been put together in collaboration with the What Works Centre for Wellbeing (WWCW), to give retailers practical steps to take. It aims to help keep staff happy and healthy, with. This story continues at Help your staff and yourself, says new ACS wellbeing guide for retailers.
Bish
AUGUST 30, 2021
? Please enjoy our 18th Retail Insights video! In this video, Lori Taylor, Senior Solutions Manager of Bish Creative, speaks with Kurt Deck, Senior Creative Display Manager of Kellogg’s Company. This month’s topic is the evolution and importance of retail displays in the market and how the audience is adapting Thanks for watching! Retail Insights … The post Bish Creative – Retail Insights #18 appeared first on Bish Creative.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
China’s Alibaba Group will invest 100 billion yuan ($15.5 billion) by 2025 in support of “common prosperity”, it said, becoming the latest corporate giant to pledge support for the initiative driven by President Xi Jinping. Beijing has been encouraging companies to share wealth as part of the effort to ease inequality in the world’s second-largest economy.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Courier services and are some of the most important services in the contemporary era. Granted, throughout the ages these businesses have helped to build empires, transporting raw materials and goods all across the world. Now, the courier industry has set itself up as a highly competitive and profitable one, if you know what you’re doing. If you’re interested in starting your own business, then you’ll need to understand that due to the aforementioned competitive nature of this industry, it can be
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
More than half the UK population would consider eating plant-based alternatives to meat, according to a new survey. The research questioned 1000 people aged 18-65 and 51% said that they would consider switching part of their meat consumption to non-meat substitutes. Appinio, the global research firm, said that analysts now predict the plant-based food market.
Dezeen
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Shanghai studio AIM Architecture has inserted a red staircase that resembles a children's slide in the middle of this clothing store to create a playful interior. Named In the Park, the Shanghai store was designed to reflect the playfulness of the clothing brand while drawing on the layout of traditional Chinese parks. AIM Architecture wanted to create a playful interior for the fashion brand.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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