Retail Focus

MAY 1, 2024

Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual in conjunction with Savills as property managers, is pleased to announce a number of store upgrades at the centre – including health and wellbeing brand, Holland & Barrett, lingerie and adult retailer, Ann Summers and British bakery chain, Greggs Holland & Barrett’s upgraded store reopens on the lower level of the centre today, with a new and impr

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2024

After two years of declining revenue and profit, the American footwear retailer Foot Locker appears to be progressing on its turnaround plan, dubbed Lace Up, with its launch last week of the first “store of the future” at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey. The concept will serve as a model for the company’s future store renovations and expansions and features a distinct storefront and in-store environment, expanded footwear and accessory selections, an emphasis on sustainability, dynamic dig

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Retail Focus

MAY 1, 2024

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that Moss, the UK menswear destination, has selected Gloucester Quays for its next store, opening Saturday 4 th May 2024. The signing follows a host of activity at the top 10 UK outlet as it celebrates its 15 th anniversary, including the upcoming upsize of Skechers, the international lifestyle and athletic footwear brand.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2024

Hair care, previously the step-sister to makeup and skincare, is starting to take centre stage as a major beauty category. This can be seen with the cult-like following that hair care brands like Bread and Ouai have earned and the introduction of celebrity hair care lines including Beyoncé’s Cécred and Jennifer Aniston’s LolaVie. One entrepreneur hoping to capture a share of this growing market is Jordan Mylius, who previously drove the global growth of self-tanning and skincare bran

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, 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 Focus

MAY 1, 2024

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), has unveiled its new retail concept that delivers an elevated shopping experience and unrivaled customer service. The global retailer introduced the reinvented retail format at its Willowbrook Mall location in Wayne, N.J., and will incorporate learnings from this concept into new stores. At Foot Locker , the retail store experience is the heart of sneaker culture.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2024

Born in Australia and raised in Amsterdam, the Dutch-style bike brand Lekker is embracing the e-bike trend as the next major growth driver for its business. It is removing all non-electric bikes from its offering and reversing course on its direct-to-consumer strategy as it looks to expand its market share. Since 2017, e-bike sales in Australia have increased by 500 per cent with the value of e-bike imports in Australia exceeding the value of conventional non-electric bike imports in the past tw

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2024

Restaurant Brands New Zealand booked $302.6 million in sales in the first quarter, up 7.9 per cent from the year-ago period. The restaurant operator’s turnover grew 15.2 per cent to $135.3 million in New Zealand, where it added two more stores during the quarter. Australian sales slightly rose by 1.4 per cent to $67.1 million, reflecting cost of living pressures impacting discretionary spending.

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Retail Focus

MAY 1, 2024

Digital technology has become an indispensable component of modern life. It changes how we communicate, work, and shop – often before setting foot inside a store! This phenomenon is known as “The Click Before the Brick,” where digital presence shapes our shopping experiences. 1. Online Stores and Marketplaces Gone are the days when you had to physically visit a store to buy what you need.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 1, 2024

KCA team KCA, renowned for its iconic projects spanning over 30 countries in a remarkable 30-year journey, proudly announces the dawn of its next chapter For over three decades, in the hands of royals and oligarchs, atop the waves aboard the world’s most extravagant yacht , within the iconic silhouette of Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, and marking the skyline with groundbreaking Expo Pavilions in Kazakhstan and Dubai, KCA has sketched the dreams of the globe’s elite across over 30 cou

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Dezeen

MAY 1, 2024

Romanian practice Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio played with the idea of "blurry vision" in this eyewear store in Bucharest , where pixelated furnishings sit against translucent latex curtains. This is the third space that Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio has designed for Lunet , having worked on the eyewear brand's inaugural Bucharest store and another branch in the city of Cluj-Napoca.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Introduction The online gambling industry in the UK is not just flourishing; it’s booming. With over a quarter of the population engaging in online gambling activities and revenues reaching £5.3 billion in 2023, the industry presents fertile ground for affiliate marketers.

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MAY 1, 2024

One of the more stressful elements of the exhibiting experience is trade show shipping. During this crucial period, a multitude of mishaps could arise, such as shipping delays, dredge fees, and other shipping-related problems. Trade show shipping accounts for 12% of your budget at your next event. With that much on the line, you cannot afford to make any mistakes.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Space NK unveils plans for a new store opening in Manchester’s Trafford Centre, further enhancing Space NK’s position as the UK’s largest beauty only retailer. Opening in Summer 2024 and spanning 2,400 square ft of trading space, the new Trafford Centre store will be a beauty shopping destination, centred around customers’ needs and guided by [R

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MAY 1, 2024

The rapid growth of e-commerce has sparked a transformative shift in how retailers, customers, and the digital realm intersect, ushering in innovation and new challenges. This modern digital landscape has catalyzed significant changes in the market, compelling retailers to strategically adapt their approaches to delivery and returns and propelling digital innovation and human-centric experiences to the forefront.

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

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sunderland AFC is delighted to announce a new long-term partnership with Fanatics. A global digital platform and leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics will become the Club’s new retail partner until 2034.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Homeowners can transform their living space this Spring with Wickes’ newest paint colour, ‘Subtle Sage’, created in collaboration with presenter, singer, and DIY enthusiast Kimberley Walsh. Available in stores and online from 2nd May, the 2.5L Standard paint is on offer with a special introductory price of £10 until 29th May (usual price: £15).

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Jolly Hog, producers of British high-welfare bacon and sausages, has teamed up with condiment kings, Tracklements, to launch its brand new crackling wrapped Hog Roast with Sausage Meat Stuffing and Tracklements Bramley Apple Sauce.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Howard de Walden Estate is delighted to be welcoming four new brands to Marylebone Village with longstanding, much-loved brands opening enhanced new store layouts. The latest updates are: Following previous successful pop-up stores on Marylebone High Street, PLATFORM, the sustainable concept store featuring a community of independent and emerging des

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has launched a new nationwide initiative to pinpoint prime locations for new store openings. Recognising the invaluable input of its customers, the UK’s fourth-biggest supermarket is calling on the nation to help it identify where in Britain needs new Aldi stores most.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pukka Herbs, a leading organic herbal tea brand, has announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with the Eden Project, marking a continuous collaboration since 2015 as part of Pukka’s commitment to the 1% for the Planet initiative.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Topps Tiles, the UK’s number one tile specialist, has tapped bank payments company GoCardless to power the payments behind Trade Pay, its newly launched trade credit scheme which gives traders the ability to regularly pay on credit in Topps Tiles stores.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Network Rail, announced that retail sales reached over £800m in the past 12 months across its retail portfolio of 19 managed stations in Great Britian. Over 600,000sq ft of prime retail space is managed by Network Rail within major city centre locations, with footfall climbing above 700 million visits per year.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Scottish-born eyewear brand, IOLLA, has today (1st May 2024) announced the launch of a Joint Venture Partnership model as part of its ambitious business growth strategy to scale the independent brand nationwide.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The start of 2024 has seen a continuation of trends from the fourth quarter last year and those highlighted at our recent full year results, with volume growth in Retail and a decline in Design & Installation.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Voyado, the Swedish retail technology platform, has been selected by luxury Scottish cashmere and clothing brand, Brora, to enhance its purchasing journey for customers, helping the brand focus on creating a truly personalised experience.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Moonpig, the global greeting card, gift and flower company, has shot an eye-catching Father’s Day campaign in record time using automated photography at Capture Studios. Moonpig were blown away by Capture Studios’ capacity to deliver high quality film and photography assets, quickly, consistently and cost effectively, utilising the speed and efficiency o

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In 2020, NatWest Group established the SME Taskforce with FSB to help SMEs to respond to and navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, working together with stakeholders from across the small business landscape, the two organisations worked closely together to support customers.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In partnership with PUMA, Sports Direct is celebrating the return of HYROX next month (Saturday 4th – Monday 6th May) at London Olympia with two days of in-store activities on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd May at its Oxford Street flagship, getting participants race-ready with all the kit and knowledge they need.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Butterfly Cannon tequila has released a new ultra premium 100 percent agave Reposado expression – The Winged King – available to UK specialist retailers, food and drinks stores and independent outlets now with an RRP of £99.00 for a 700ml bottle.

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Retail Times

MAY 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! LIPS Healthcare will launch a pharmacy and innovative outpatient diagnostic clinic inside Turbine Hall B at the historic Battersea Power Station from this spring. The state-of-the-art LIPS Pharmacy will open first in late May and will be a convenient one-stop shop for all healthcare needs.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

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