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Country Road Group may layoff staff in planned restructure

Inside Retail

Country Road Group is set to restructure its fashion retail business, which is expected to result in massive staff layoffs, The Australian has reported. The company, currently facing sexual harassment and workplace bullying allegations , has been struggling to generate sales, according to the report. Inside Retail has reached out to Country Road Group for comment.

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Momentum property management team supports White Lion Walk’s pop-up project

Retail Focus

Leading North West property services company, The Momentum Group , has supported real estate company, Redevco, with the instalment of three new pop-up tenants at White Lion Walk in Guildford, following the destination’s Incubator Project in partnership with Save The High Street. The tenant support was led by Momentum Manage, following its appointment earlier this year to deliver property management services at the centre.

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Remembering Sir Kenneth Grange – 1929-2024

Design Week

Although we are not currently publishing, we felt it necessary to delve into our archives and celebrate his life and work as reflected in Design Week over the years. Publisher David Coveney looks back at Grange’s genius for everyday design. Growing up in England, I fondly remember using many of Kenneth Grange’s designs.

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A Decade of Redefining Experience Retail: 15 Apple Stores Designed by Foster + Partners in City Centers

Arch Daily

Explore Apple's innovative retail designs in urban centers worldwide with Foster + Partners. Discover iconic flagship stores redefining the shopping experience.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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Brown Thomas Arnotts to deploy latest versions of Aptos’ Sales Audit and CRM solutions

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aptos, a leader in unified commerce solutions, announced today that Brown Thomas Arnotts, Ireland’s leading luxury retailer, will upgrade to the latest versions of Aptos’ Sales Audit and CRM solutions. Once deployed, Brown Thomas Arnotts will benefit from new capabilities that unlock greater levels of customer engagement and loyalty whilst promoting omni

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Creating community: how retail brands can capitalise on the ‘third place’ 

Inside Retail

If you’ve seen an episode of Friends , Seinfeld or How I Met Your Mother , you’ll notice most scenes occur in a space other than the main characters’ homes or workplaces. In cafés, bars and diners, friendships are made and bonds strengthened as the most impactful memories of the characters’ lives unfold in this so-called ‘third place’. It’s a concept sociologist Ray Oldenburg identified in 1989 and it speaks to a physical location where people can belong – outside of home, school or work.

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Considering An Office Renovation? Here’s Why You Should Keep Your Furniture

All Work

Upcycling and sustainable furniture manufacturing can mitigate the significant landfill waste and carbon emissions from discarded office furniture. Upcycling old furniture is cost-effective, reduces demand for raw materials, and aligns with the preferences of eco-conscious consumers, especially younger generations. As society continues to emphasize the importance of sustainability, workplace designers must acknowledge their role in the waste cycle and implement innovative solutions to strive tow

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BoND's PatBo Miami boutique features soft curves and floral touches

Dezeen

New York studio BoND has created a "feminine, organic" interior for Brazilian brand PatBo's store in Miami Design District , complete with a dramatic sweeping staircase. The two-level retail space was designed by BoND following the studio's work on the PatBo headquarters in Manhattan , which opened last year. The ground floor space at PatBo's Miami store features tall ceilings, terrazzo flooring and sculptural displays The team took a similarly soft, feminine approach in the Miami flagship, pair

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pladis introduces Jacob’s Bites in fully recyclable 125g boxes

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most loved and iconic brands, is aiming to take a bigger bite out of savoury snacking with a new range of flavour-packed snacks from Jacob’s. Created to leverage key sharing occasions, Jacob’s Bites come in fully recyclable 125g boxes and are aimed at reinvigorating the […] If you want mor

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Moncler boosts first-half sales by 11 per cent, fuelling profit surge

Inside Retail

Italian luxury fashion retailer Moncler Group has posted growths in both sales and profit for the six months ended June 30 despite a “complex operating environment”. The company’s consolidated revenues rose 11 per cent year on year to EUR1.23 billion (US$1.3 billion), with sales up 15 per cent for the Moncler brand and down 5 per cent for the Stone Island label.

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How Harry Rosen Turns Targeted Personalization Data into Retail Loyalty

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton and Kailey Holmes

Unlock the potential of customer data to create personalized retail experiences that resonate with your audience. This webinar will explore the critical role of customer data in modern retail, providing you with strategies to collect, analyze, and apply data to enhance personalization. Learn from leading retailers, like Harry Rosen, and experts on how to turn data into actionable insights that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Roberto Cavalli Unveils Exclusive Pop-Up at Selfridges, London

Retail Focus

Roberto Cavalli launches an exclusive pop-up store at Selfridges in London, running from July 22 to August 18, featuring designs from the latest Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi Fall 2024 pre- collection. The pop-up showcases a powerful and versatile wardrobe designed for modern women. The selection offered at the Selfridges pop-up features a bold Spaghetti Western theme with Americana influences, including bandana prints mixed with various denim styles.

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Design For Better Performance By Creating Cultural Optimism

All Work

A culture of optimism can lead to a thriving and successful organization, and the design of the workplace offers the platform to create that culture. Optimism in the workplace can be fostered through human-centered design focusing on employee well-being, process support, and social connectivity, with elements like adaptable workspaces, biophilic design, and advanced technology.

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Collezionista store by Saso Studio

Retail Design Blog

Menswear brand Collezionista has taken its operations to a new level by opening a flagship store at home base Seoul.

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Coco de Mer makes its Knightsbridge boutique permanent due to strong sales in six months as a pop-up

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Coco de Mer has made its Knightsbridge boutique permanent due to strong sales in six months as a pop-up. In a big vote of confidence for the high street, owner and CEO Lucy Litwack has agreed a long-term lease on the luxury lingerie brand’s shop on Motcomb Street.

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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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Aesop’s comeback: Beauty brand to return to David Jones stores

Inside Retail

Aesop will return to David Jones next month as part of the department store chain’s strategy to boost its luxury beauty offerings. Aesop’s full product range of skincare, body care, fragrance and home essentials will be available on David Jones’s website starting August. The brand will later launch at Chadstone Shopping Centre and Bourke Street Mall as part of the stores’ $15 million beauty hall redevelopment.

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Enhancing Retail and Commercial Spaces in London: Expert Cleaning and Microbial Testing Services

Retail Focus

In London, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in retail and commercial spaces is crucial, especially in a post-pandemic world where expectations around hygiene standards are high. Aesthetics aside, a clean environment is vital for providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for both customers and employees. Microbial testing , which detects harmful microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, is integral to ensuring these spaces are not just visibly clean but hygienically safe.

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Sprudel: Leading the Way in Sustainable Water Solutions

Design Middleeast

Founder Shawn Green discusses Sprudel’s journey from its inception in 2014, to its innovative approach to providing sustainable water solutions, emphasising local manufacturing, reducing plastic waste, and fostering environmental and economic contributions. What inspired the founding of Sprudel in 2014, and how has the company’s mission evolved since then?

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Arup Offices by PMIA

Retail Design Blog

Arup’s new Bangkok office by Project Manhattan Interior Architecture (PMIA) showcases professionalism and regional uniqueness, with a focus on sustainability.

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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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Aldi sells most British free-range eggs of all UK supermarkets

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi sells more British free-range eggs than any other UK supermarket, according to the latest data from Kantar. Almost 200 million free-range eggs were purchased at Aldi, Britain’s most popular supermarket**, over the 12 weeks to 9th June – the largest amount of any UK retailer.

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Day one of Online Retailer: Going global and keeping the customer happy

Inside Retail

Elevating the customer experience, going global and tapping into marketplaces were the common threads connecting the keynotes on day one of Online Retailer, Australia’s largest e-commerce conference and expo in Sydney. Over two days from July 24-25, the retail community has congregated to hear from some of the world’s leading retailers and retail suppliers – from online fashion retailer Revolve to Shopify.

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Machinery for Organic Farming: What You Need to Know

Retail Focus

Organic farming is a method of agriculture that relies on natural inputs and processes to grow crops and raise livestock. Unlike conventional farming, which often relies on synthetic chemicals and pesticides, organic farming focuses on sustainability, soil health, and biodiversity. In order to successfully practice organic farming, farmers need to utilize machinery specifically designed for this purpose.

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Avoiding heat-related issues when installing and maintaining window graphics

Drytac

Authored by Cathy Radoncic, Territory Sales Manager at Drytac. There is no doubt over the many benefits that window graphics can offer. Be it promoting a business to passers-by on the street outside or adding colourful decoration for those on the inside to enjoy, window graphics are a cost-effective solution in many environments. However, that is not to say that these applications do not cause some issues for the customer in both the long-term and short-term, specifically when it comes to the ex

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.

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Cutting-Edge Design Meets Sustainability

Design Middleeast

Elie Mrad, Chief Architectural Officer at Arada, shares insights into the design philosophy behind Anantara Sharjah Resort and Residences, emphasising the integration of natural elements and sustainable practices to create a unique and immersive experience. Can you share with us the inspirations and initial ideas that shaped the vision for Anantara Residences?

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Advent International to sell Evri, a leading UK parcel delivery company, to Apollo Funds

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors, today announces that it has agreed to sell Evri, a leading UK parcel delivery company, to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo.

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Bassike co-founder Mary Lou Ryan steps down

Inside Retail

Bassike co-founder Mary Lou Ryan has decided to leave the fashion company. “After 18 years, I have decided to step out of the business to pursue other creative and meaningful endeavours,” said Ryan on a LinkedIn post. “The simple idea to reinvent a ‘basic’ white tee-shirt became a wonderful business marked by creativity, purpose, and collaboration.” Earlier this year, Ryan told Inside Retail that it was her priority to scope out the priorities for the business

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Lingyin Cultural and Creative Pavilion by Ondo Studio

Retail Design Blog

At the initial stage of design, upon seeing the original store, we were moved by the lush branches and interplay.

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Optimizing Frontend Delivery in Composable Commerce: The Buy vs Build Decision

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More than 1.5 Million Higher Education Students in the U.S. Now Rely on Quadient Smart Lockers for Package Delivery

Parcel Pending

Parcel Pending by Quadient automated lockers are now installed at more than 250 higher education institutions across the country Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, announced today it has reached a new milestone of installed smart lockers totaling more than 250 colleges and universities across the United States.

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Dr Ratheesh Kumar, Executive Director of Al Shirawi Interiors: Journey to Success and Path Forward

Design Middleeast

We have a brand new video for our viewers. The #CreativeVoices is a video campaign that highlights industry leaders from design, architecture, landscape, developers, fit-out, suppliers, and retailers who are making a difference in the pitch. Dr Ratheesh Kumar, Executive Director of Al Shirawi Interiors , discusses his extensive career journey, objectives and goals, what differentiates them in the competitive market, their core focus on sustainability, and future targets and aspirations.

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TentBox, the British home of roof tents, extends contract with ArrowXL

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! TentBox, the British home of roof tents, has extended its contract with ArrowXL the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist, to deliver over 200 tents per week (an increase of 37%) to households across the UK, to support increased seasonal demand.

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Digital trends, AI, TikTok: Here’s what Aussie retailers can learn from Europe

Inside Retail

Last month, I attended eTail London, an e-commerce and omnichannel conference for European retailers. Hundreds of retailers descended on London for two days of insights and innovation ideas. Panellists discussed digital innovations ranging from leveraging new technologies and tailoring digital marketing solutions to optimising supply chains. The content was highly relevant for the Australian retail industry as it grapples with similar challenges.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.