Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

Miniso ‘s business in Australia collapsed into administration for the second time, with the Chinese variety retailer appointing Melissa Lau, Andrew Spring and Peter Moore from insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland as administrators earlier this month. This is the second time the local master franchisee of the Chinese discount variety products retailer has entered administration, having previously undergone a restructuring in 2020.

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Design Boom

MAY 30, 2024

sited inside a renovated 19th-century building, the flagship forms a color gradient through each floor, starting with earthy tones at street level. The post NIO house’s amsterdam flagship by MVRDV culminates in an airy blue pavilion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2024

Delivery management platform, Scurri, today announced the acquisition of HelloDone, the UK-based, market-leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform which provides conversational AI solutions to retailers and brands. HelloDone’s industry-leading conversational AI solution answers post-purchase customer queries on digital messaging channels, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 27, 2024

RODA, the distinguished purveyor of outdoor furniture renowned for its refined functionality and impeccable design, proudly announces its strategic alliance with NextSpace, a leading representative of luxury outdoor furniture brands specializing in the Middle East and Africa regions. Nextspace is now officially the representative agency for RODA in the GCC.

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Parcel Pending

MAY 29, 2024

Over the past few years, Buy Online, Pick-Up In-Store (BOPIS) has emerged as a popular shopping method for consumers, offering a reliable, free, and often faster way for them to receive their online orders. BOPIS is a secure alternative to home delivery and is particularly advantageous for customers who trip-chain , whereby they combine errands or other activities into one outing rather than returning home between them.

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Inside Retail

MAY 28, 2024

A new set of laws taking effect in Queensland this September will bring about several restrictions on the sale of knives and similar products. As the laws prohibit the sale of knives to minors under 18 years, retailers will have to perform age checks, provide instructions to their staff, display in-store signage, and restrict advertising of such products.

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2024

Mid-market and enterprise retailers’ uptake of carrier management and post-purchase solutions increased in the first quarter of 2024 as retailers look to unify customer journeys, according to the latest research from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform. In the face of rising operational costs and fast-changing consumer demands, retailers and brands are seeking to adopt a more joined-up approach to channel management, with a focus on building unified commerce system infrastr

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Design Middleeast

MAY 29, 2024

Hanine Chayeb, Regional Sales Manager at Lutron Electronics, UAE & Saudi Arabia, talks about her goals and priorities, new offerings, the evolution of lighting controls, and emerging trends in the industry. What are your main priorities and goals in your role? My main aims and goals in this role are focussed on the residential luxury market in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

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Design Wanted

MAY 27, 2024

“At the core of [the company], there is a family,” says Vittorio Moretti, the Sales and Marketing Director of Plust, which has since 2007 dedicated itself […] The post Plust: a new evolution of plastic rooted in years of experience appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2024

The ACCC has authorised – with conditions – that retailers, the Australian Banking Association (ABA), the Customer Owned Banking Association, banks and other industry participants can participate in talks over the distribution of cash in the country. The move came after Armaguard – a major supplier of cash-in-transit services – expressed its concerns about its operational future in the industry, given the declining use of cash.

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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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Retail Times

MAY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco has continued with its ambitious, industry-leading renewable electricity programme with the announcement it has signed a new deal to take 150GWh of power from Stranoch windfarm every year. The windfarm, being built by EDF Renewables UK, has started construction this week and is due to become operational in 2026 generating 102MW, with 20 turbines

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2024

Emma – The Sleep Company will this week open its first ever physical store in the UK at the nation’s largest shopping centre, as it underlines a significant investment to reach customers offline alongside its digital heritage- becoming the first D2C sleep brand to launch its own UK bricks-and-mortar store. Customers at the 3035 sqft Westfield White City store will have access to the exclusive Select Collection: a range of Emma products only available in Emma stores, as well as the brand’s

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Design Middleeast

MAY 28, 2024

VOX Furniture UAE , a franchisee of VOX Capital Group, hosted an exclusive conference on May 23, 2024, in their showrooms at Dubai Festival Plaza Mall, located in Wasl Gate, Jebel Ali. The summit aimed to share experienced worldwide knowledge with local markets. Some of the UAE’s most well-known interior designers and architects were in attendance.

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FC Dadson

MAY 28, 2024

Laminates are man-made building products that are formed by fusing together multiple components to make a composite material that can be used as an alternative to wood. For example, MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is a type of laminate that is formed by pressing layers of wood fiber together with resin.

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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

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

Mastani has been part of the Australian fashion landscape for six years but its Australian Fashion Week (AFW) runway debut cemented the brand as a force for change. The Mastani runway was a celebration of craftsmanship and inclusivity, with hand-loomed, silk and hand-marble-printed looks and models of diverse ages, sizes and ethnicities. The founder and creative director of Mastani, Kudrat Makkar, centres her designs around her Indian heritage and hopes to bring her customers into the world of

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Arch Daily

MAY 28, 2024

Discover Zaha Hadid Architect’s visionary Hong Kong High Speed Rail Terminus connecting neighborhoods with public gardens and civic spaces.

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Retail Focus

MAY 28, 2024

Ocode, the French specialist in the identification of durable objects, recently announced a partnership with Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, to integrate its Digital Product Passport (DPP) solution into the Akeneo App Store. “This partnership with Akeneo, a recognised leader in product information management, allows us to simplify compliance for their customers with our DPP solution that meets regulatory require

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Design Middleeast

MAY 29, 2024

Nominations are now open for the Sustainability Innovation Awards 2024, the event is taking place on August 30 in Dubai The Middle East faces both challenges and opportunities in its pursuit of sustainability. As major producers of oil and gas, GCC countries have historically relied on fossil fuels for economic growth, posing environmental concerns such as air pollution and carbon emissions.

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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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FC Dadson

MAY 28, 2024

Laminates are man-made building products that are formed by fusing together multiple components to make a composite material that can be used as an alternative to wood. For example, MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is a type of laminate that is formed by pressing layers of wood fiber together with resin.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

Steve Philpott is the CEO and founder of Bond-Eye Australia Group, the company behind the Australian swimwear brand Bond-Eye, Sea Level, Artesands and Niptuck. Before building the Bond-Eye swimwear empire, Philpott was a shareholder and creative director of the Australian activewear brand Running Bare for 13 years. Philpott spoke to Inside Retail ahead of travelling to Miami Swim Week about the nomadic beginnings of his career in fashion retail.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 27, 2024

YAAF DESIGN created a comfortable, collaborative office space for AI and Robotics Ventures in Bangkok emphasizing productivity, well-being, employee satisfaction,

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Retail Focus

MAY 28, 2024

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Søstrene Grene, the popular homeware brand, has opened at Festival Place, Basingstoke. The Danish retailer has launched its debut Hampshire store at the top 25 UK retail and leisure destination, emphasising Festival Place’s continued appeal as a home for rapidly expanding, increasingly popular brands. The 14,546 sq ft Festival Place store incorporates the brand’s distinct Scandi aesthetic and unique in-store experience, with the opening marking the

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Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 28, 2024

Vrushali Mhatre, Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, addresses the enduring appeal of traditional architectural design. In this constantly changing world, there is an increasing appreciation for the timeless charm of traditional architectural design. Architects are embracing cultural diversity and redefining the importance of seamlessly blending historical elements with modern necessities.

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Retail Times

MAY 30, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pasta Nostra’s authentic Italian fusilli pasta is made from natural ingredients, using a high-quality preparation process to create a premium product with distinctive flavour profile to stimulate interest in a category desperately needing innovation and a range of healthier options.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

“Reebok sort of stagnated in the late ’90s,” Joe Foster, Reebok’s founder, previously told Inside Retail , but clever collaborations and an irreverent business strategy are priming Reebok for its best performance yet. Tapping into sub-cultures is how Reebok plans to avoid returning to its “stagnated” 90’s state. Ironically, a part of Reebok’s resurgence strategy is the reimagining of it’s Beatnik slide – originally introduced in the 90’s.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 30, 2024

Next the opening of a number of standalone stores in Shanghai, and very recently, in Beijing, Aesop‘s ambitious retail roll-out.

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Retail Focus

MAY 29, 2024

Retail is changing, and experiential shopping is at the heart of this transformation. Unlike traditional shopping, which focuses on buying products, experiential shopping is all about creating memorable, engaging experiences for customers. It uses the latest technologies, interactive settings, and personalised services to make shopping more exciting and enjoyable.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 30, 2024

Bluehaus has named Alessio Costantino as its new Head of Architecture. Alessio brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of innovative and revolutionary projects from Zaha Hadid Architects, where he has worked for 17 years. During his impressive career, Alessio has been instrumental in the design and construction of iconic buildings, such as the interior of Dubai’s Opus Tower and the Philharmonic Concert Hall in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

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Retail Times

MAY 30, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mug Shot’s next flavour launch is a ‘fakeaway’ blast from the past – voted for by its army of social media followers! After consulting its social media community of Mug Shot lovers (Mug Shot Many) across Facebook and Instagram, the brand is excited to announce Salt & Pepper Chilli Beef Noodles will be back on […] If you want more information Re

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Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2024

Country Road Group has launched an independent investigation into its handling of alleged sexual harassment and bullying of its staff, which the fashion retailer said it has zero tolerance for. “The Country Road Group takes any complaint of harassment, including sexual harassment, very seriously and has a zero-tolerance policy for matters of this nature,” said a Country Road Group spokesperson. “Having received feedback from some team members regarding the handling of their com

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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