Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Choosing the right garden orientation can enhance plant growth, energy efficiency, and outdoor enjoyment by aligning your garden with sunlight and wind patterns. A south-facing garden provides consistent sunlight for warmth-loving plants, while an east-facing layout offers gentle morning light for delicate species. Understanding how light, temperature, and wind affect your garden allows you to create a thriving and comfortable outdoor space tailored to your needs.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Australian retailers forecast a $69.7 billion boost in the lead up to Christmas, expecting this coming trading season will be “more essential than ever.” The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and American Express Small Retail Index shows that 44 per cent of small retailers are expecting sales to be slightly up or significantly up from last year.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There is no escaping the subject of sustainability, with retailers under increasing pressure to implement changes to make them into a more planet friendly operation. Of course, this is much easier said than done, with “going green” not something that can be done overnight and instead requires careful thought and planning. While there are some more obvious steps retailers can take to bolster sustainability such as switching plastic-based bags for paper alternatives and putting in place product re

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Webjet is facing legal proceedings for allegedly misrepresenting the minimum price of airfares on its app, email marketing, and social media posts. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched the legal action in the Federal Court against Webjet for displaying “flights from $X” statements but omitting its compulsory service fee and booking price guarantee fee in the advertised prices between November 2018 and November 2023.

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Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ahead of MAPIC, Trafford Centre, the iconic retail and leisure destination, is proud to share that 2024 has been a year of remarkable success and growth. With sales and footfall continuing to grow at an impressive rate, the centre has attracted premier brands, resulting in occupancy being at over 99% – making the retail destination effectively fully let.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Black Friday Cyber Monday sales period has expanded to become ‘Black November’ this year, with many retailers and brands starting their promotions earlier than ever. This presents a predicament for retailers. With consumer sentiment and discretionary spend down, many retailers are already facing reduced profit margins and a higher cost of doing business, making hefty discounting for prolonged periods a particularly costly exercise.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In an era where consumer expectations are sky-high and rising, Australian and New Zealand retailers are under pressure to deliver faster, more efficient last-mile logistics. Freedom Furniture, a leading retailer known for its diverse product range, faced unique challenges in maintaining a reliable, scalable logistics solution that could serve its network of 59 stores across both countries.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Continuing its ambition to offer affordable, quality clothes while reducing its impact on the planet, Primark has published its third annual Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report which shows how the business is embedding its sustainability commitments and delivering real impact.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) approval of the Chemist Warehouse and Sigma merger could prove to be a landmark moment in the history of Australia’s $20 billion pharmacy industry. The merger still needs to be approved by each company’s shareholders and the Federal Court, but if that occurs, Chemist Warehouse and Sigma will become the biggest pharmacy retailer in Australia.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Perkins&Will designed a sophisticated and versatile headquarters in São Paulo for Moas Group, combining office and showroom spaces with a.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Heavy online marketing spending by Temu and Shein is making it more costly for other retailers and brands to reach shoppers on Black Friday, marketing and industry experts say, with both platforms bidding heavily on search keywords used by competitors. Typing a few words into a search engine is a key starting point for shoppers looking online for gifts or buying for themselves in Black Friday sales, the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on the day after US Thanksgiving.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Introducing Porte Noire cognac, a luxurious creation in partnership with Idris Elba crafted to redefine elegance and sustainability in the.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

PepsiCo is now Shift 20 Initiative’s official brand partner, developing campaigns for Red Rock Deli and Gatorade that are inclusive of disability. PepsiCo noted that almost 20 per cent or 4 million Australians live with a disability, yet only 1 per cent are being represented in advertising. The partnership – which began last month – will continue for a year and includes training around disability representation of PepsiCo staff. “Creating a diverse environment that puts its people fi

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Since Jarrad Smith and Ollie Cousins founded MAAP a decade ago, the tech performance wear brand – geared specifically towards.

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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, ecommerce retailers are bracing for one of the busiest, and riskiest, shopping weekends of the year. While these high-volume trading days offer opportunities for increased sales, they also create a prime environment for fraud.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Dynamic Frame is the office of the eponymous film production company in the center of Zurich, Switzerland. At the request.

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CAAD

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Have you ever stopped to consider the true scope of Retail Design? Or do you limit it to just designing stores? While it’s often associated with creating attractive commercial spaces , this field encompasses so much more. Retail Design is, in fact, a discipline where creativity, strategy, and design converge, opening doors to crafting experiences across various environments.

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Contra

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Exploring Design Options for Transit and Rolling Stock Advertising Train and tram advertising is an effective way to reach a large and diverse audience, particularly in urban areas with high commuter traffic. With millions of passengers relying on these transit systems daily, advertisers can deliver highly visible and memorable messages that captivate commuters, pedestrians, and even nearby drivers.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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CAAD

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Have you ever stopped to consider the true scope of Retail Design? Or do you limit it to just designing stores? While its often associated with creating attractive commercial spaces , this field encompasses so much more. Retail Design is, in fact, a discipline where creativity, strategy, and design converge, opening doors to crafting experiences across various environments.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco customers can make a huge difference to the lives of people facing hunger and hardship by donating long life items at the 12th annual Tesco Winter Food Collection. Last year, generous Tesco customers donated more than 2 million meals worth of food at the Winter Food Collection directly to Trussell and FareShare.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

London’s famous Fortnum & Mason store changes its Christmas packaging every three years. For this year’s look, they turned to Otherway, which has worked on various projects with the company over the past ten years.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! It’s back! With less than a month until Christmas Day – Sainsbury’s is once again offering 25% off with Nectar when you buy six or more bottles* of still and sparkling wines. With the buy six, save 25% promotion valid on bottles already on discount, it creates huge extra savings.

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B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Bentley Home unveils its first dedicated showroom in the heart of Dubai. Situated in The Dubai Mall Zabeel, this luxurious space represents a milestone for the British automaker, seamlessly blending the essence of automotive excellence with a fresh take on luxury living. In conversation with Ben Saltmer, Product & Lifestyle Design Manager at Bentley, as he shares insights on this remarkable venture.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The business world is changing rapidly, with companies increasingly relying on real-time data to make informed decisions. This shift stems from the need for agility, precision, and a deeper understanding of market trends.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When Spencer Buck appears on Zoom, he apologises for being bleary-eyed – we are speaking quite early in the morning after his 50th birthday. Birthdays, milestone ones in particular, encourage people to reflect and reassess. And Buck is in a reflective mood as he looks ahead to Taxi Studio’s new era, rolling out this week.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of Pets at Home’s figures for the 28 weeks ending 10th October 2024; Emily Scott, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Pets at Home’s H1 FY2024/25 results reveal a retailer that, while still profitable, is navigating some headwinds.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A group of lenders have acquired certain assets of Tupperware to help the kitchenware brand emerge from bankruptcy. Party Products, a company formed by the lenders, has bought the global rights to the Tupperware brand name, related intellectual property, and its operations in core markets. Party Products said it will initially focus on operating Tupperware in certain core markets, which include the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Korea, India and Malaysia according to previous plans.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! John Lewis is gearing up for its first Black Friday with the new look Never Knowingly Undersold. This year’s Black Friday event has been turbocharged by the reintroduction of the Never Knowingly Undersold brand promise for the way customers shop today, which has resulted in over 100,000 price reductions since it launched on 9 September. […] If you

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Cadogan is pleased to announce that The Gingerbread City is coming to Chelsea, opening on Saturday 30 th November at its newly completed landmark development on the King’s Road, The Gaumont. The annual exhibition challenges top architects and designers to construct an entire city using only gingerbread and sweets, aiming to inspire conversations about cities and how we live in them in a fun, accessible way.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is spreading festive cheer by donating Christmas lunches to those in low-income areas across the UK. Through its partnership with Company Shop Group, the UK’s leading redistributor of surplus food and household goods, the supermarket will provide more than 2,000 free Christmas lunches to its award-winning social enterprise, Community Shop.

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In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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