Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Beauty retailer Mecca has secured an exclusive retail partnership with UK-based beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury. The brand will be available exclusively at Mecca stores around Australia and New Zealand in September 2021 – the first time the business’ products have been available for purchase and in-person testing in bricks-and-mortar in the region. “I am thrilled to finally be launching my award-winning beauty secrets and research-powered glowing skincare in Australia and New Zealand with Mecca,”

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Retail Focus

JULY 7, 2021

Shaftesbury has announced the official launch of COW Vintage at 13 Shorts Gardens, marking the retailer’s much-anticipated debut in London and entrance to Seven Dials’ fast-growing community of sustainable retailers. . The new 1,847 sq ft concept flagship store in Seven Dials stocks COW’s one-of-a-kind vintage sourced from around the world, alongside recycled designer pieces and hand-crafted reworked garments. .

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Branded sportswear startup ONTHEGO has reportedly collapsed, after COVID-19 put a stop to community events and a partnership with Wesfarmers allegedly wasn’t as fruitful as hoped. In early June it was reported that the business was in administration, but still actively trading, with founder and chief executive Mick Spencer saying the move was a proactive step towards saving the business.

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

As England progress through the Euro’s tournament, blind manufacturer www.Hillarys.co.uk have designed a blind to mark the occasion if England win.

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Retail conglomerate Wesfarmers has reiterated its offer to turn some of its bricks-and-mortar locations into vaccination centres as Australia’s vaccine rollout picks up pace. Following a virtual meeting between business leaders and the government yesterday , chief executive Rob Scott said Wesfarmers is “committed to doing what we can to encourage vaccination and support the vaccine rollout, this year and beyond”.

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

E-commerce analytics firm eStoreMedia has appointed Daniel King, the former president and chief operating officer of Profitero, as chairman of its board. He will be based at the company’s global headquarters in London.

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JULY 7, 2021

Bloomingdale’s (New York) is planning to open its first Bloomie’s store in the 2 million-square-foot Mosaic District shopping center in Fairfax, Va., this August 26, reports CNBC. The concept will serve as an experience hub, according to Bloomingdale’s, and will be approximately 22,000 square feet (opposed to the typical 200,000 square feet of a full-line Bloomingdale’s).

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

An amazing customer experience (CX) is a must-have in modern retail organisations, but who’s responsible for this and how do they do it? At Accent Group, that person is Michelle Yanez-Olivares. Since taking on the position of head of CX last July, Yanez-Olivares has played a key role in some of the company’s most successful initiatives, such as the launch of virtual selling. .

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

Bloo, the UK’s number one toilet hygiene brand, today launches new innovative Bloo Fragrance Switch rim blocks to keep toilets fresh with its new 10% more fragrance formula. It also provides two different scents between flushes to invigorate the senses by releasing a long-lasting fragrance in the bathroom. Additionally, Bloo has revamped its patented balls into marble-designed balls for aesthetic appeal.

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

The past 12 months have certainly been a rollercoaster ride for the retail sector across Southeast Asia. It has required resilience and imagination as retailers have had to navigate the impact of Covid-19. However, it has also been a time of unprecedented growth for many as online sales have risen exponentially. In fact, the forced acceleration of digitisation across the region means that Google, Temasek and Bain estimate that the e-commerce industry in the six largest Southeast Asian markets wi

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

This week, M&S is launching a bookable suit fitting service in 25* of its biggest UK stores, following a trial in five Scottish locations. This service allows men the convenience of booking a slot for suit styling and fitting (an option that wasn’t available pre-pandemic). Alongside this new service the retailer continues to offer walk in appointments in stores with an extensive suit offer and as part of its digital stores programme, M&S has launched an online consultation service – wi

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Peachymama, Australia’s first post-pregnancy nursing wear specialist, merges fashion and functionality. The Melbourne-based clothing brand was founded by Merril Bainbridge who identified a gap in the market for post-pregnancy clothing following the birth of her second child. “Function is a really important part of our business. After I had my second child, I was really frustrated that I couldn’t find any post-pregnancy clothing.

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

Canada Life Asset Management, represented by Colliers, has secured Decathlon as the latest tenant at Cheltenham’s Regent Arcade. The sports retailer has agreed a new lease on 20,538sq ft of the former BHS store.

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

The increasing trust and use of online shopping by Australians throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has delivered a record year for online marketplace MyDeal, which saw gross sales more than double to $218.1 million and active customers grow 83 per cent. The increase in gross sales was linked to the increase in active customers, as more Aussies were forced to utilise online shopping, though the business’ private label offering also made a stronger showing in FY21, adding $8.8 million to the business

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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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JULY 7, 2021

In the past decade, India has seen a multifold increase in pet ownership, owing to rising disposable income largely in the middle class, more nuclear families, rapid urbanization and the changing attitude of people towards humanizing pets as part of the family. According to Global Market Insight and Euromonitor, though the Indian pet care industry is estimated at less than 0.8 percent of global industry valued at $190.1 billion USD in 2018, it is among the fastest-growing markets, with a project

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Appliances business Winning Group has opened its first distribution centre in New Zealand, signaling the business’ first international expansion. Plus, the business opened its largest Australian distribution centre in Altona North in Melbourne: a 45,000sqm site boasting 55 loading docks. Located in Waitemata Port in Auckland, the 6000sqm distribution centre will allow the business to cut middle mile logistics costs and serve the Auckland area much faster.

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Design Week

JULY 7, 2021

Checkland Kindleysides has unveiled the branding for Morrow, the company behind the “world’s first” range of autofocal eyewear. Morrow’s mission is to “revolutionise” the world of prescription glasses, according to the brand. Its patented technology has been in development for the last five years, and is comprised of a thin layer of “Active Liquid Crystal” between two lenses.

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for brands in recent years, growing to an estimated value of US$13.8 billion this year, up from US$9.7 billion in 2020, according to Influencer Marketing Hub’s 2021 Benchmark Report. But the industry is increasingly under scrutiny, due to the impact content can have on the mental health of young people, with many influencers criticised for misleading consumers about products and their appearance through the use of editing tools.

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

Splitit, the company empowering shoppers to use their credit cards to pay in instalments, announced today it is bringing its instalment payments to in-store retail locations worldwide. Splitit InStore also includes Apple Pay and Google Pay to deliver an effortless in-store payment experience.

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

The Australian Fashion industry employs more than 489,000 people, according to a recent Australian Fashion Council report produced in partnership with Ernst & Young. During 2020 and 2021, the Australian fashion and textile industry contributed a hefty $27.2 billion toward the economy. That’s 1.5 per cent of the national GDP. Fashion in Australia is alive.

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VMS

JULY 7, 2021

Belk (Charlotte, N.C.) announced Nir Patel, former President and Chief Merchandising Officer for the company, will be stepping into the CEO position, replacing Lisa Harper, according to a company press release. Harper had been CEO since 2016 and will become the company’s Executive Board Chair of the Belk Board of Directors. Chris Kolbe, formerly of Kohl’s (Menomonee Falls, Wis.), will move into the Chief Merchant position for the company, while Don Hendricks will be promoted from Belk’s Chief Op

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

Snappy Shopper partners are enjoying a massive sales boost thanks to a succession of marketing incentives deployed from the end of May and which will continue throughout the summer.

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Design Week

JULY 7, 2021

HyperloopTT has unveiled an autonomous, electric-powered cargo system which seeks to “revolutionise” the freight industry. Designed in collaboration with Spanish innovation consultancy Mormedi, HyperPort comprises an enclosed system of hyperloop capsules and autonomous electric trucks. Hyperloop itself is not a brand but an open-source technology developed by Tesla and SpaceX.

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

The UK’s number one cereal bar brand, Nature Valley from General Mills has announced the launch of an exciting new on-pack promotion, giving families the chance to win tickets to the ‘Nature Valley Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls’ taking place from 26th to 29th August.

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VMS

JULY 7, 2021

Glossier (New York) has reportedly secured $80 million in a Series E funding led by Lone Pine Capital, according to a press release. Other participating existing investors included Forerunning Ventures, IVP, Index Ventures, Thrive Capital and Sequoia Capital. Glossier announced last month that they planned to reopen permanent brick-and-mortar stores starting in Los Angeles, London and Seattle.

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Retail Times

JULY 7, 2021

Renowned London confectionery brand, SugarSin, is launching its premium range of gourmet gummies for wholesale.

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JULY 7, 2021

From Farm to Filter was the procedure we followed to embrace this new concept in creating this Processing / Tasting.

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Talking Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Snappy Shopper partners are among those enjoying a sales boost during the Euro football championship. The home delivery platform has been running a marketing campaign for its retailers throughout the championships. New customer numbers were up 46% on 28 June compared with the same week in May. One of the key elements of the campaign. This story continues at The Euros boosts sales for Snappy Shopper partners.

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Design Wanted

JULY 7, 2021

IKEA and Sonos have released a new “Symfonisk” speaker designed to blend into your home decor and not stick out as an obvious tech gadget. Is it a picture frame? No, it’s a speaker. Actually, it’s both. Swedish furniture giant IKEA has transformed a Sonos speaker into a work of art , literally. Symfonisk is the latest in the American brand’s collaboration with Ikea, which has brought out innovative speakers, designed to blend in with the home.

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