Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Home and lifestyle retailer Bunnings is collaborating with popular animated TV series Bluey to rebrand several of its stores in Australia and New Zealand. The rebrand, which affects six stores across all states in Australia and one store in New Zealand, is inspired by Hammerbarn – an episode from Season 2 of Bluey. In the episode, the Heeler family visit a local hardware store that resembles the Bunnings Keperra location in Queensland.

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Mindful Design

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In May 2024, residents of Prescott, Arizona, will have a sweet reason to celebrate: Mango Bliss Dessert Bar will open its doors to all lovers of ice cream, yogurt and gelato with refined tastes and eager appetites. The name is fitting: The shop promises “bliss in every bite,” while its menu suggests a large variety […] The post Fun Dessert Bar Design Wows with Neon Signs and Vibrant Colors appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Wholesaler Metcash disclosed it has signed three acquisition agreements cumulatively valued at around $558.5 million. Metcash agreed to pay up to $412.3 million to acquire Superior Food Group , a foodservice distribution business with 23 branches nationwide and a 80,000sqm warehouse space. The company boasts an estimated over 20,000 customers including quick service restaurants, corporate caterers, cafes, restaurants, and hotels. “Superior Food provides a compelling opportunity to expand i

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Updated Jan 28, 2024 Retail shopping has forever changed with the exponential growth of online shopping and the evolution of click and collect shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. After all, e-commerce’s share of all retail sales has now hit a jaw-dropping 23% during the third quarter of 2020. 1 Retail innovation , such as improved technology and order fulfillment options, have revolutionized the way consumers shop.

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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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The latest edition of Square’s annual Future of Commerce report, prepared in collaboration with Wakefield Research, highlights a positive outlook for Australia’s restaurant and retail industries. “For businesses, the future is looking cautiously optimistic, and business owners say they’re looking to grow despite diverging consumer economic sentiment,” Matthew O’Connor, Head of Verticals and Platform at Square, said.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new report on the trends and priorities shaping workplace learning and development in 2024 has important messages for those operating in the FMCG and retail sectors, capability development specialists Bridgethorne has advised.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Karma Kitchen, the commercial kitchen operator, has announced the launch of its sixth site, a 14,682 sq ft, 26-unit strong location in Wimbledon, South West London. Joining sites across the capital, Wimbledon adds another key strategic location to Karma Kitchen’s growing portfolio.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Amer Sports’ initial public offering (IPO) has been making headlines after it discounted its stock almost immediately after being listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company sold 105 million shares for US$13 instead of the US$16-18 it originally floated, putting Amer Sports’ valuation at over US$6 billion. The sporting goods conglomerate has a unique proposition with its broad portfolio of 11 brands that include Wilson Sporting Goods, Salomon and Arc’teryx.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has aunched two new stores on 2 Feburary to serve and support communities in Costessey (Norfolk) and Hednesford (Staffordshire) The near 3,000sq ft purpose-built convenience store located in the Queen’s Hills community, Costessey opens between 7am-10pm daily and, has created 15 jobs, while the Hednesford store is located in Noble Road, off Pye Gree

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Nike’s latest flagship store, recently unveiled in the heart of Singapore, marks a significant milestone for the sportswear giant. The Nike Orchard Road store, a sprawling 28,000 square-foot sport hub, promises to be more than just a retail space, offering a revolutionary sport performance-led experience for athletes of all ages. Partnering with GMG, a global retailer and distributor based in the Middle East, Nike’s new store is one of the largest stand-alone Nike stores in Asia, outside o

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! lululemon has revealed its 2024 spring and summer footwear offering with new casual and performance innovations, including the brand’s first men’s collection. lululemon’s debut casual sneaker, cityverse, will be the first new style to launch, starting on February 13. lululemon also revealed new running models: beyondfeel and beyondfeel trail, which will

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The Australian e-commerce market is set for a dynamic evolution this year. Consumers will be even more selective, payment flexibility and innovation will be vital, and new tools to boost online security will gain momentum. Last year was another turning point for digital commerce. Following an earlier pandemic-induced surge, total online spending had climbed 5 per cent year-on-year to September.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bestway Wholesale has announced that it is offering its customers market leading wholesale deals and Buy One Get One Free Offers (BOGOF) as part of a £3million ‘Thank you’ and Christmas investment into price, promotions and local support.

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