Retail Works Inc

MAY 5, 2025

The Plumb Club recently reported 43% of consumers still prefer buying jewelry from independent retailers over national chains, department stores, or even online platforms.* We know this applies to other retail industries as well. Why? The In-Store Experience Independents (aka Indies) have more flexibility to create a unique, attractive, and engaging shopping environment.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

David Jones has named Erica Berchtold as chief commercial officer, a new role created for the former CEO of collapsed multibrand retail group Mosaic Brands. According to a statement from David Jones, Berchtold will begin the job early next month and will be responsible for bringing the merchandise and supply chain teams together to make significant strides under the Vision 2025+ strategy.

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Retail Works Inc

MAY 5, 2025

The Plumb Club recently reported 43% of consumers still prefer buying jewelry from independent retailers over national chains, department stores, or even online platforms.* We know this applies to other retail industries as well. Why? The In-Store Experience Independents (aka Indies) have more flexibility to create a unique, attractive, and engaging shopping environment.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

Australian independent leather goods brand Maison de Sabre has called out fashion retailer Sportsgirl for the release of bag charms that were nearly identical to the brands signature Sabremoji Fruit Charms. The charms included shapes such as oranges, apples, and strawberries and were sold globally. For a well-resourced, national chain to shortcut that by reproducing what an independent brand has built from the ground up its not just disappointing, its damaging to the future of Australian design

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 5, 2025

Al-Futtaim IKEA has announced new sustainability initiatives and 2025 targets during a special event at its Yas Mall store in Abu Dhabi Al-Futtaim IKEA , the Swedish home furnishing retailer with a three-decade presence in the UAE, announced its new sustainability initiatives and targets for 2025 during an event at its Yas Mall store in Abu Dhabi, where it also celebrated the success of its recent “Earth Weeks” campaign.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

In the age of omnichannel retail and ever-expanding social media channels, retail marketing has never been more complex than it is today. Inside Retail connected with two marketing pros, True Religion chief marketing officer Kristen DArcy, and H&M Americas head of customer activation and marketing Linda Li, to garner insights about how retailers should handle marketing in the year ahead.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

Urban Revivo, often referred to as “the Zara of Asia, has opened its flagship UK store on Neal Street in Covent Garden. Flanked by edgy concept boutiques and heritage brands, the 515sqm space is more than a retail venture. It’s a strategic toehold in the heart of Europe’s fiercely competitive fashion ecosystem and a litmus test for the brands global ambitions.

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Costa Coffee, the Nations Favourite Coffee Shop*, is thrilled to reveal that its Cardinal Place store will re-opentomorrow (3rdMay 2025),following an exciting and modern refurbishment. The refreshed store features a contemporary new look, combining stylish design elements with improved functionality.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

Aloha Collection co-founders Heather Aiu and Rachael Leinaala Soares are hard at work spreading the spirit of ‘aloha’ to the rest of the world through their rapidly expanding accessories and lifestyle brand. Here, the co-founders discuss their decision to invest in infrastructure and fast-track growth through bricks-and-mortar and wholesale retail partnerships, and they share how they are giving back to Hawaii-based conservation organisations.

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! DIRTEA, the UKs leading functional mushroom brand, announces a series of major retail partnerships, further cementing its position as the go-to brand for high-quality functional mushroom products. Marking a significant milestone in DIRTEAs mission to make the benefits of functional mushrooms more accessible across the UK, a growing range of best-selling

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

Footwear giant Skechers is to go private in a takeover offer from 3G Capital, valued at about US$9.42 billion. The deal, approved unanimously by the companys board of directors including an independent committee will represent the largest buyout in sneaker history. Under the terms of the agreement, Skechers shareholders will have the option to receive either US$63 in cash per share or a combination of US$57 in cash and one unlisted equity unit in a newly formed private parent company.

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Bish

MAY 5, 2025

In 1954, Bish Creative began as a small, family-run business with a big vision: to create standout marketing solutions that bring brands to life in the physical world. The post Honoring Our Past, Inspiring the Future: Whats Next After 70 Years appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

After founding RY in 2005 and selling it to The Hut Group in 2017, James Patten and Brad Carr have bought the online beauty retailer back in a surprising reacquisition. Patten was sailing around Europe with his family on his yacht when he woke up one morning to a string of texts from industry contacts asking, Have you heard the news that The Hut Group is pulling out of Australia?

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Benefit, the UK’s #1 Prestige Brow Brand, is delighted to announce the return of its Bold is Beautiful philanthropy program this May. Benefit UK & Ireland pledges to donate 5/5 from every brow wax service to our longstanding charity partners: Refuge, Look Good Feel Better, and Daisyhouse.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

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

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

Hungry Jacks Australia will pay a fine of $150,240 for not complying with the ACCCs button battery regulations by omitting button battery warnings on Garfield toys given away in promotional boxes. The ACCC has issued eight infringement notices related to the nationwide distribution of a Garfield toy powered by button batteries without the required safety warnings or consumer advice, which could potentially cause fatal risks if a child ingests a button cell.

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Unprecedented price volatility in the global coffee market is putting small-scale Fairtrade coffee farmers under significant pressure, despite prices reaching all-time highs, one of the UK and Irelands largest coffee suppliers has warned.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

City Chic has reported sales growth in ANZ during the first 18 weeks of the second fiscal half, but its US numbers are dropping amid volatile sentiment resulting from recent tariff announcements. The companys total sales for the 18 weeks ended May 4 grew 8 per cent, with the Australia and New Zealand markets up 17 per cent and the US down 13 per cent.

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Contemporary logistics encounters a variety of challenges, including unstable supply chain demands, increased security threats, and unexpected shipping delays. The urgent requirement for real-time cargo tracking and flexible route management has led to the development of innovative solutions.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

As Australian retailers navigate rising costs, labour shortages, and increasing customer expectations, the pressure to maintain profitability and service levels has never been greater. This article explores how smart supply chain solutions enable businesses to not only adapt but thrive in this new retail landscape. Labour constraints and rising costs are reshaping retail operations Retailers across Australia are contending with staffing shortages, rising wage demands, and the need to scale workf

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This May, Heathrow is relaunching its annual whisky festival with a bold new twist. Introducing Whisky Social Club, an immersive experience celebrating the flavours and traditions of whisky. In partnership with Avolta, Heathrow is rolling out the celebration across all four terminals, offering passengers a taste of something special.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

The digital shelf is more competitive than ever. As e-commerce penetration grows in Australia and channel proliferation occurs, brands are having to re-build their playbook to drive preference, conversion and share in a fragmented online landscape. As shoppers are now researching, sharing and purchasing across multiple platforms, many brands still struggle to execute a strong digital shelf strategy.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 5, 2025

Nutrilite was founded in 1934. For nearly a century, Nutrilite has been committed to encouraging people to pursue a balanced.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

As economic pressures shift consumer behaviour and interest in sustainable shopping surges, Ebay Australia is cementing its place as a driving force behind Australia’s booming collectables and re-commerce scene. Under the leadership of managing director Sarah Sternau since 2023, the e-commerce marketplace is adapting to changing buyer trends while supporting a growing community of collectors, hobbyists, and digital entrepreneurs.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

On April 17, Takashimaya, Japans upscale department store company, released the results for its fiscal year ending February 28. Along with those, it evaluated progress against its own medium-term goals and provided forecasts for investors. The news was OK, but in the rearview mirror, some segments of the business were clearly coming off the boil and becoming a concern for investors.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

Mandatory regulations for furniture suppliers and safety warnings for consumers have been drafted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in a move to reduce accidents and injuries caused by toppling furniture. The new requirements include attaching permanent warning labels, information on anchoring products in manuals and assembly instructions, and providing warnings to consumers in furniture stores and online.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

Travis Wright has launched an online swimwear brand, Rida Resort, nearly one year after Tigerlily, the Australian fashion brand she previously ran, was acquired out of voluntary administration by swimwear giant Seafolly. Wright, who led the boho-inspired Tigerlily back to growth during her tenure as CEO from August 2021 until May 2024, was so passionate about the business that she tried to buy it herself a detail that has never been reported.

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