Retail Focus
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Landsec has today announced the official opening of international fashion retailer, ZARA, at One New Change, the premier retail and leisure destination in the City of London. Located on Cheapside, the new 23,000 sq ft store features the latest Woman and Man collections over two floors, and follows recent ZARA openings across the Landsec portfolio at Bluewater and St David’s, Cardiff.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
You have to spend money to make money. It’s a phrase most people know well, especially when you own or run a business. Of course, a business shouldn’t use capital irresponsibly and spend without consideration, but establishing and growing a business does require money for inventory, marketing and advertising, staff costs, setting up internal systems and investing in growth.
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Design Week
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The BBC has revealed a series of new logos after audiences claimed that the previous look was “old fashioned and out of date” As well as a new BBC logo, the broadcaster has updated the identities of services such as iPlayer and BBC Sounds and its channels. The rebrand rolls out from today, though there will be further changes over the coming months.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Online marketplace Kogan has recovered somewhat from disasterous inventory and logistics costs of last year, with gross profit growing 31.6 per cent during the first quarter of FY22 compared to the prior quarter, though remained 1.7 per cent down on the same time last year. Gross sales grew 21 per cent year on year to $330.5 million, driven by Kogan First memberships – which hit 197,000 members in the quarter – as well as strong growth in Kogan Marketplace and Mighty Ape.
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Talking Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Long-life bakery brand Baker Street has launched a 500g Stollen Loaf into Booker wholesalers, following research which found that 50% of consumers buy Stollen over Christmas. The loaf joins an existing Marzipan Stollen Loaf (200g; £2) and Marzipan Stollen Bites, both of which are also available to Nisa retailers. Chris McLaughlin, commercial director at St.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
It’s just your typical coronavirus fairytale. Two professionals lose their jobs at the peak of the pandemic, brainstorm business ideas, find a gap in the market, launch their start-up with the help of their friends and family within four days and voila – they’ve surpassed $2 million in sales within the first year and attracted $1.6 million in funding.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
There’s a small local supermarket in Queensland that is less than 150 sqm but punches above its weight in community engagement. The store’s owner is known by name to most customers and – in an unusual step – has devoted that all-important first 10 sqm at the entrance not to a stack of bargain merchandise, but to a simple wooden table where four to six early customers gather for morning coffee and whatever is on that day’s breakfast menu.
All Work
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Neuro-architecture explores how art, color, lighting, and design can have a positive impact on our mood, productivity, and overall health. Our physiological state has a huge impact on our health, so the spaces that we spend our time in should be healthy for our mental wellbeing. Interior Design Director Jessica Shaw shares her top 10 tips for creating a workspace that boosts mental and physical wellness.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Shoppers under lockdown conditions in Australia’s two largest cities developed some serious pent up purchasing intent, with research from creative agency Spinach finding people chomping at the bit to spend on clothing, health & wellbeing as well as skincare, furnishing and appliances. Many, including Kathmandu chief exec Michael Daly, are predicting a wave of “revenge spending” in the sense that consumers are poised to get ‘revenge’ for being cooped up indoors by spend, spend, spending
Instore Design
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Container shipping costs are skyrocketing. According to Freightos , the cost of a shipping container from East Asia to the East or West U.S. coasts has topped $20,000 as of September 2021—up more than 80% as compared to November 2020. All goods transported by sea, air, or truck freight along major global trade routes are affected by this price surge.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
ASX-listed fast food operator Collins Foods will soon have control of over half the KFC network (55 per cent) in the Netherlands after striking a deal last week with the second largest franchisee in the region to secure an additional nine KFC restaurants. The €10.25 million share purchase agreement brings Collins Foods KFC store footprint in the Netherlands to 44, an increase of 25 per cent.
VMS
OCTOBER 20, 2021
In preparation for a busy holiday shopping season, Amazon (Seattle) plans to hire 150,000 seasonal workers, reports CBS. Workers will be paid an average of $18 per hour, with another $3 per hour paid for overnight and weekend shifts. Signing bonuses up to $3000 are also available depending on location. Hiring will be nationwide, with 23,000 workers to be brought on in California, 6200 in Arizona and 4500 in Illinois.
Robinson Meyer
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Look out the nearest window and imagine, if you can, an invisible column of air. It sits directly on the tufts of grass, penetrates clear through any clouds or birds above, and ends only at the black pitch of space. Now envision a puff of heat rising through this column, passing through all the layers of the atmosphere on its journey. What happens as it rises?
Mindful Design
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Drivers on one of the busiest highway in Guatemala City are teased by the solid-red facade of a building that raises above the others, and by the “flying” cars seemingly colliding with the imposing structure. While this may be a sight to behold in itself, those curious enough to stop and enter are soon to […]. The post Unique Cafe Design Adopts Greenhouse Concept appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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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.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Supermarkets and out-of-home food businesses must take urgent action to report on plant-based foods, urges a new report from The Food Foundation.
VMS
OCTOBER 20, 2021
British luxury brand Burberry (London) has named Jonathan Akeroyd as its new CEO beginning April 2022, reports Reuters. Akeroyd, who joins the company from Milan-based Versace, will succeed current CEO Marco Gobbetti, who announced his departure in June. “Jonathan is an experienced leader with a strong track record in building global luxury fashion brands and driving profitable growth,” Burberry Chair Gerry Murphy said.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
PayPoint is to offer its counter cash service nationwide, prioritising those places where there have been most closures of banks and ATMs. The company is enlisting the help of retailers after a study by the company found that 43 out of 48 areas of the UK still had more than half the population relying on. This story continues at PayPoint launches new counter scheme to protect customers’ access to cash.
VMS
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Disruptive fashion rental brand Rent the Runway (New York) has its sights set on a $1.3 billion valuation in its IPO, reports Business of Fashion. The company offers customers the option to rent and shop second-hand apparel and accessories from more than 750 designer labels. According to a filing, the company plants to sell 15 million shares between $18 and $21 per share, raising $315 million.
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
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The blue logo—an exclamation point on a pure white background—signifies Morse Coffee’s commitment to brewing exciting drinks for customers. White.
Retail Store Windows
OCTOBER 20, 2021
There's a bit of a roadie vibe happening at this store along Sloane street although we suspect it might be referencing the designers long history of working with some of the Hollywood greats. Flight cases (the kind you usually see in the preparation for a rock concert), T-shirts in frames as well as the product itself fill the windows here. We're not sure if there is a bigger meaning or at least a reference here although their website makes no connection to the scheme so your guess is as good as
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2021
It’s the new-generation flagship store of Alienware in Sanlitun, Beijing, China. Under brand message “DEFY BOUNDARIES”, we divided the store.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Deliveroo has picked out its new delivery-only grocery stores as one of its highlights in its latest quarterly figures. Deliveroo Hop, operated in partnership with Morrisons, claims delivery times of as little as 10 minutes. Founder and chief executive Will Shu said that the launch was an example of the innovations that have continued to. This story continues at Deliveroo Hop launch highlighted in latest quarterly figures.
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Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The Kasama Potters project brings together thirty-four Japanese ceramicists from Kasama. With their unique creative vision, Kasama’s ceramicists embrace an.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the latest details the government has announced on plans to de-carbonise the economy. ACS chief executive James Lowman highlighted the additional £620m earmarked for electric vehicle infrastructure, which he said would help with the charging points necessary for vehicles to switch to electric power.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Hot on the heels of a successful Wholefoods listing, now Wibble’s colourful range of grown-up vegan jelly pots will be available via Ocado.com from November. Coming in three delicious flavours - best-selling Strawberry & Vanilla, gorgeous Raspberry & Coconut and fiery Orange & Ginger – each 150g pot carries an RRP of £1.50 and boasts a HFSS score of 0.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Own label products could be set for a boom in sales as inflation looms, according to a leading analyst. IRI (Information Resources Inc) says in one of its twice-yearly reports on demand signals for fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) that forthcoming price increases might mean own label goods increase sales. But any own label boost. This story continues at Own labels could see surge in sales, says top data analyst.
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More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The Mediterranean cuisine is mainly provided for customers with equal emphasis on seafood and barbecue, the diversified and compatible culture.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Alibaba Group Holding Limited today officially kicked off its 13th annual 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (“11.11” or “Festival”) with an emphasis on sustainability and inclusiveness.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Portopiccolo SPA is an oasis of well-being overlooking the sea, developed for 3,600 square metres, made of materials that allow.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The Welsh Retail Consortium (WRC) has asked the Welsh government to increase the frequency of business rates revaluations as part of its future tax plans. The request comes ahead of the Welsh budget, which is expected from the Welsh finance minister Rebecca Evans later this year. The WRC has also called on the government to. This story continues at Welsh retail body asks for industry boost from government.
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