Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Trans-Tasman retailer Strandbags has changed its brand name to Strand as part of a multi-year modernisation strategy to attract new customers. The company will follow up the name change by investing in improving customers’ omnichannel experiences including modernising all systems, introducing automation and streamlining operations. Strand Group CEO Felicity McGahan said the brand’s legacy needs to “evolve” and attract a new generation of shoppers.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Fenwick revealed its much-anticipated Newcastle Christmas window theme Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf, which magically depicts the much-loved character Clarice Bean trying ‘exceptionordinarily’ hard to save her family’s Christmas and stop the Christmas spirit completely floating away. . This year’s theme was created in partnership with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Lauren Child CBE.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Australian pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse has launched a new marketplace providing customers access to a broader range of products. Since physical stores and distribution centres are subject to limited capacity, the new marketplace provides both customers and suppliers with “unlimited digital shelf space,” says Nick Blatt, the head of e-commerce and digital customer experience at the retailer.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

RIXO opened its third store located at 44 Carnaby Street, in the heart of Londo n ’ s busiest shopping area. The 995 square ft store opens this November. The RIXO Carnaby store is the ?rst to be curated with a design studio. The ?t out of the store will be vintage inspi r ed , keeping true to RI X O ’ s brand DNA. The store will hold all current collections and products perfect for gifting moving into the Christmas period.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Wholesale beverage marketplace Kaddy is to restructure its consumer business into a pure-play B2B fulfilment service provider following a strategic review. Newly appointed CEO Steve Voorma said the business is generating growth momentum with Kaddy Marketplace and has “significant scalability” across the industry. Kaddy will now operate as Kaddy Marketplace for wholesale trading between buyers and beverage suppliers and Kaddy Fulfilment – a specialised B2B warehousing and logistics service to the

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Modern spectacle maker Cubitts has today unveiled two new stores in the heart of Edinburgh, its first sites outside of England. The stores, Cubitts Old Town and Cubitts New Town will bring the brand’s considered offering of spectacle making, eye examinations, repairs and services to the city’s residents and visitors. Taking the total number of UK stores to 15, Cubitts Old Town is situated on one of the most historic and photographed streets in Britain (West Bow), while Cubitts New Town sits oppo

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Zumtobel is delighted to announce that its SCENO luminaire has been awarded “Lighting Product of the Year in the 30th anniversary Electrical Industry Awards. The Electrical Industry Awards is a celebration of the best the Electrical Industry professionals have to offer, rewarding a whole host of proactive approaches to individual achievement, technical innovation, and supply-chain collaboration.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Australian-owned and operated sportswear brand LSKD is opening its third retail space this year, as part of a plan to expand its retail presence before peak period. The 150sqm Westfield Chermside store – which has a custom-front design – is set to open on 3 December, and follows the opening of its Chadstone store, which had 20,000 customers walk through the doors when it launched in October.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

There was much ambiguity around what “sustainability” is and how it may be defined. For many years, sustainability has been tied to ethical, circular, slow, or mindful fashion. Several decades ago, some brands saw an opportunity to showcase sustainable products in their offerings. It was either the material from which those products were made, whether they were first-hand or second-hand, or whether they were green or environmentally friendly.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Following the success of its collaboration with designer Kym Ellery in March , Australian fashion brand Witchery has teamed up with another acclaimed designer, Kit Willow, on a capsule collection of environmentally friendly resort wear just in time for the Australian summer. . Titled ‘Towards a Sustainable Future’, the collection launched in select stores and online on 4 November and features naturally derived fabrications, such as hemp, cotton and viscose, as well as buttons made from corozo nu

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In a shed in Norfolk, a wild-haired man in his seventies, clogs on his feet and woollen socks, a bloodied plaster emerging from one of them, describes himself as “the world’s greatest bicycle designer” This is the scene that would have greeted visitors to the workshop of designer and engineer Mike Burrows before his death on 15 August 2022 at the age of 79 from lung cancer.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Australian-owned and operated sportswear brand LSKD is opening its third retail space this year, as part of a plan to expand its retail presence before peak period. The 150sqm Westfield Chermside store – which has a custom-front design – is set to open on 3 December, and follows the opening of its Chadstone store, which had 20,000 customers walk through the doors when it launched in October.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Lucky Supermarkets, a grocery banner operated by Save Mart (Modesto, Calif.), has opened its first small-format store. Taking over a former Walgreens location in San Francisco’s Bayview community, the new market measures 9459 square feet. Efficiency is the goal of the store, which carries about 15 percent of Lucky’s typical SKU count and includes convertible check stands that can be manned by staff or serve as self-checkouts.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Sydney cafe chain 85 Degrees has been fined $475,000 by the Federal Court for exploiting Taiwanese students under the guise of a “purported internship” arrangement. An investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) found that between July 2016 and June 2017, eight Taiwanese students (aged 20 to 22) on working holiday visas were underpaid between $50,213 and $58,248 each over a period of just under 12 months.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Having recently announced a fifth addition to the Mega Loaf range with the Sticky Toffee Mega Loaf, Yorkshire Baking Company is expanding its range once again with a six addition – Lemon Crunch Mega Loaf. The new product development comes in response to the growing demand for the Mega Loaf range and will sit alongside. This story continues at Yorkshire Baking Company introduces Lemon Crunch Mega Loaf.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Apple expects lower shipments of premium iPhone 14 models than previously anticipated following a significant production cut at a virus-blighted plant in China, dampening its sales outlook for the busy year-end holiday season. Demand for high-end smartphones assembled at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou plant has helped Apple remain a bright spot in a technology sector battered by consumer spending cutbacks amid surging inflation and interest rates.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For interior designers, there’s always been a love/hate relationship with TVs. Modern homes aren’t imaginable without these devices, but successfully incorporating them in an interior can […]. The post 10 modern TV concepts that look great in contemporary design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Australian streetwear label Culture Kings has launched its first store in the US, which also reveals its new in-store retail experience. . The Las Vegas store – which is larger than the brand’s Australian stores – has 14,000sqft of retail space and includes the brand’s revolutionary features such as a recording studio for musical artists, a 23-metre hat wall, live DJs performing daily, and a Secret Room featuring sought-after items on the streetwear market.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Popular lollipop brand Chupa Chups is introducing Fr-ooze Pop, a new playful sweet treat with oozing candy gel. Launching this month, the latest addition to the iconic Chupa Chups portfolio is a fun twist on the classic lollipop and is designed to be enjoyed with friends. When the lid is removed, the lollipop can be. This story continues at Chupa Chups introduces new sweet treat Fr-ooze Pop.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Macy’s Inc. (New York) has created a funding effort to advance entrepreneurial growth, close wealth gaps and shatter systemic barriers faced by diverse-owned and underrepresented businesses, according to a company press release. The department store chain has partnered with Momentus Capital (Washington, D.C.) to create the new initiative, dubbed “S.P.U.R.

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Theatro

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Link to the Article. The post 12 Keys That Business Leaders Should Consider To Improve Customer Experience appeared first on Theatro.

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Retail Design Institute

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

House of Rituals, Amsterdam. Design: Rituals Cosmetics in-house team. Photography: Courtesy of Rituals Cosmetics. House of Rituals opened its first Body and Mind Spa, occupying 2600 sq ft, on the top floors of its existing Amsterdam location. The Body Spa’s open treatment areas are luxurious with the use of stone, natural timbers, lounge chairs and large plants.

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Organic shapes and stone -like surfaces characterise the interior of the Haight clothing store in Rio de Janeiro , which was designed by interior and landscaping design practice AIA Estúdio. A large pillar with a rough, textured surface dominates the 110-square-metre shop interior, expanding as it ascends before merging into the ceiling to create a cave-like space.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

All the signs point to design playing a more influential role within organisations of all kinds, so getting the right designers in place has never been more important. And although their recruitment strategies may differ, in-house teams are increasingly competing for the same talent as their agency counterparts. The latest signals point to design team culture as one of the major considerations.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Independent craft brewer BrewDog has announced itself as the “proud anti-sponsor of the 2022 Qatar World Cup” which it has dubbed the “World F*Cup” due to the controversy that has surrounded Qatar’s hosting of the competition. An advertising campaign begins this week featuring posters and print ads that call out the corruption engulfing the tournament.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Global streetwear brand Culture Kings (Brisbane, Australia) has opened a 14,000-square-foot retail space in The Forum Shops at Caesars. The store is stocked with more than 18 international brands exclusively designed by Culture Kings, including Carré, GOAT Crew, Saint Morta, and styles from 60 leading third parties. The Las Vegas locale also includes a recording studio for musical artists, a 75-foot hat wall, live DJs performing daily, a “secret room” featuring sought-after items on the streetwe

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Circularity Scotland, the scheme administrator for the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland, has welcomed new guidance from the Scottish Government which will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for industry and consumers. The new guidance will make the process of applying for exemptions clearer, easier and quicker for retailers and will significantly reduce the.

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Eye on ESG

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The UK’s financial regulator – the Financial Conduct Authority (“ FCA “) – on 25 October 2022, published its “Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (“ SDR “) and investments labels” Consultation Paper (CP 22/20) (the “ Consultation Paper “). This follows the FCA’s July 2021 “Dear AFM Chair” letter regarding improving the quality and clarity of authorised ESG and sustainable investment funds and November 2021 “SDR and investment labels” Discussion Paper (DP 21/4) , both of which indicated that t

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Consumer card spending grew 3.5% year-on-year in October – higher than in September (1.8%) but well below the 8.8% rise in consumer price inflation – as the cost-of-living crunch continues to put pressure on Brits’ personal finances. Data from Barclaycard, which sees nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, reveals that spending.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) BREA, CA — LEDCONN, Corp., a leading manufacture/project management firm focusing on custom LED lighting, has been awarded the Best Bespoke LED Lighting Solutions Manufacturer for 2022 by Build Magazine. This prestigious award recognizes LEDCONN’s commitment to customer satisfaction and their ability to bring unparalleled project management to each and every LED project.

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