Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The backlash toward leather-good brand Hermès has sparked protests around the world from affiliates of PETA after footage emerged last week of the “barbaric” conditions of its crocodile farm suppliers. In Paris, London and New York, PETA activists stood outside Hermès stores in crocodile masks, holding bloodied handbags and signs, protesting the business to stop the poor treatment of animals.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
After an exciting process of reviewing a record amount of entries, the shortlist for the third Creative Retail Awards has been revealed. The Awards recognise and reward innovation and excellence in retail design and experience from around the world. The winners and highly commended entries will be announced at a unique awards ceremony to be held at Proud Embankment on 14th October 2021.
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Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
We’ve all seen it. A pack of eager shoppers in a huddle waiting for doors to open early in the morning. You might walk by and wonder what the excitement is about. Then you realise it’s either Wednesday or Saturday, which means one thing: Aldi Special Buys. Even if you weren’t planning to look, you might now be intrigued. What is the theme today? The snow gear that recently made headlines?
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Landsec has announced the launch of two new retail concepts at Bluewater in Kent. Crep Collection Club, the trend-led sneaker specialists, have opened their first standalone store, whilst accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla has launched its debut space at the destination, following the success of its established online and concession presence. Located adjacent to Jo Malone on the Upper Guild Hall, the 1,042 sq ft Crep Collection Club flagship store represents a bricks and mortar debut for t
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
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.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Danish startup LastObject has a mission to eliminate single-use products by making even better reusable alternatives. Since launching in 2016, it has released several products including LastSwab, a reusable silicone cotton swab, and LastRound, a reusable cotton round made from 100 per cent renewable materials. Now, it’s turning its attention to the menstrual market with the launch of LastPad, a reusable sanitary pad made out of super absorbent polyester and bamboo, on Kickstarter on Septem
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
To celebrate diptyque’s 60th anniversary, StudioXAG’s creative team bring to life the Maison’s vision of an immersive globetrotting extravaganza. To mark the milestone, the pioneering parfumerie Maison has launched five limited edition scented creations dedicated to the spirit of each destination. Visitors are given the chance to travel the world from West to East, learning something new about diptyque at every stop.
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Design Week
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
“Was he a designer? A sculptor? A landscape artist? The answer is yes,” according to Barbican curator Florence Ostende. Ostende has curated the Barbican’s upcoming exhibition on Japanese-American designer and artist Isamu Noguchi. The showcase will be the first retrospective of the designer’s work in Europe for more than 20 years and will explore his life, work and creative method.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Even before any COVID-19 vaccines were invented, vaccine passports for participation in public activities appeared likely. Australia’s plagued vaccine rollout meant such requirements lay in a distant future — until now. Australian political leaders have begun talking about a two-track future. Proof of vaccination is already required in contexts around the globe by governments and private companies for people seeking to travel, dine and party.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Wine brand Casillero del Diablo is to launch its biggest-ever TV campaign at the start of October, fronted by Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal. The “World’s Greatest Thief” campaign kicks off with prime-time Friday night slots on 1 October. It will run throughout the month across both terrestrial and digital channels, as well as video-on-demand, digital.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
You want to change careers, but you’re not sure how; and if you do make a change, you want to make sure that it’s a positive one. As well as meeting your fundamental need for an income, your career can be enjoyable, provide great satisfaction and positively impact your happiness and wellbeing. The good news is, you are likely more ready and able to make a change than you think.
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Clubzero (formerly CupClub) had rolled out its first retail network in Palo Alto, California, when the pandemic hit. The reusable coffee cup system had partnered with brands like Starbucks and McDonald’s in America, explains founder Safia Qureshi, and more brands were getting in touch about participating. “It was boom time,” she says. “But it didn’t last because the pandemic hit – we had to shut everything down.” Returning to London prompted a rethink fo
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Facebook launched its first smart glasses on Thursday in a step toward its aim of offering true augmented-reality spectacles. The glasses, which were created in partnership with Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica, allow wearers to listen to music, take calls or capture photos and short videos and share them across Facebook’s services using a companion app.
Design Wanted
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The fifth edition showcase of the best in Dutch design exhibits artisanal craftsmanship in a series of otherworldly works. When the fate of Milan Design Week was up in the air because of the pandemic, one particular event’s commitment was unwavering. Not even a global pandemic could get in the way of Masterly – The Dutch in Milano, which since 2016, has showcased the best design and artisan craftsmanship in the Netherlands.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Richard Murray joins Premier team as CEO. Former JB Hi-Fi CEO Richard Murray has now officially begun his new role as CEO at retail giant Premier Investments, following the resignation of Mark McInnes. He finished his role at JB Hi-Fi last month, after 18 years with the company. Premier Investments is the parent company of Smiggle, Peter Alexander, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Just Jeans, Dotti and Portmans.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The PayPoint network will be used to pay benefits to those who don’t have bank accounts under a new scheme starting this month. The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has linked up with PayPoint and ClearBank, a cloud-based clearing bank, to deliver the payments. The system will use the secure digital platform i-movo, which. This story continues at Claimants can now use PayPoint stores to collect benefits payments.
All Work
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The pandemic has re-established unassigned seating’s promising future. John Campbell, from FCA, explores how the unassigned workplace can provide a truly agile work environment. In addition to the significant benefit of unassigned seating for the individual employee, it provides the ability for companies to readily reconfigure teams, departments, and adjacencies.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Kellogg’s is offering consumers the chance to create their own personalised cereal box sleeves in its latest on-pack promotion. Available now and running until 28 November, the promotion encourages people to collect codes from two promotional packs, including Coco Pops, Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies. They can then visit a dedicated website to upload a.
VMS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Though last year’s event was virtual due to the pandemic, department store Macy’s has announced that the public will be allowed to watch its venerable Thanksgiving Day parade work its way through Manhattan in person this year, according to NPR. “We are thrilled to welcome back in its full form the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a news release.
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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.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Clubzero (formerly CupClub) had rolled out its first retail network in Palo Alto, California, when the pandemic hit. The reusable coffee cup system had partnered with brands like Starbucks and McDonald’s in America, explains founder Safia Qureshi, and more brands were getting in touch about participating. “It was boom time,” she says. “But it didn’t last because the pandemic hit – we had to shut everything down.” Returning to London prompted a rethink fo
VMS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Grocery chain Public (Lakeland, Fla.) will open its first supermarket in Louisville, Ky., according to Supermarket News. The 55,702-square-foot store will have a Publix Liquors outlet next door. “Being company owners, Publix associates are committed to providing the highest level of service and quality products to exceed our customers’ expectations,” Publix CEO Todd Jones said in a statement.
Retail Store Windows
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Launching their new Opulent Collection is this brand right now. We did find ourselves looking for more information on their website as this promotion is so inviting and of course the products look great too. With names such as Neon Amber and Labdanum (yeah we don't know either but its forcing us to believe in it) the various parts of this new collection are beautifully packaged and we bet will smell a treat.
Mike Anthony
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Shopper missions are one of the most powerful concepts in consumer goods marketing. But they aren’t always used, and they are often misused. And that means that many brands are wasting money and time and missing huge opportunities to effectively influence shoppers. This is the first in a series of two articles about how to create really powerful shopper mission analysis to drive deeper insights into shopping behavior and shopper mindset and how this can power everything we do in-store: act
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
All Work
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The pandemic has re-established unassigned seating’s promising future. John Campbell, from FCA, explores how the unassigned workplace can provide a truly agile work environment. In addition to the significant benefit of unassigned seating for the individual employee, it provides the ability for companies to readily reconfigure teams, departments, and adjacencies.
E Delevry
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Morrisons is to make changes to its supply and delivery to better serve its ecommerce shoppers and cope with additional supply chain costs. The changes include ceasing home delivery operations in around 50 stores from October. The retailer, which reported its interim results for the half-year to 1 August this week, said that it was facing sustained supply chain cost increases and was working hard to combat them.
Trade Group
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted every industry, but not in the same way. First, the lockdowns hit the automotive, causing sales in the U.S. to drop 47% by April 2020. The second hit came a few months later when the supply of automotive semiconductor chips could not meet the demand resulting in a shortage. However, even with the chip supply chain issues, car sales rose during the first half of 2021.
Contra
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
We can hardly believe it has been 10 years since the Rugby World Cup was held in New Zealand and we first saw these fantastic promotional graphics using Contra Vision Performance® White on Black in 30% transparency. Omnigraphics, a specialist out-of-home digital print business produced two iconic building wraps in Auckland to promote the event. We believe these were the first such large scale wraps to be applied in New Zealand.
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
VMS
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Starbucks (Seattle) workers in Buffalo, NY are organizing to form a union, an effort that has drawn widespread attention and is being closely watched in the retail and restaurant industries, The Buffalo News reports. The article says top Starbucks brass – including Rossann Williams, EVP of US. Retail – has flown in from Seattle to visit with the Buffalo-area locations.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
The NFRN has warned that the increase in the minimum wage combined with tax rises to fund social care could force local stores out of business. The increase in the minimum wage will be announced by the government this autumn and will come on top of a 1.25% increase in national insurance (NI) contributions paid. This story continues at Tax and minimum wage increases are a double blow for retailers, says NFRN.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Kellogg UK is getting personal with an on-pack promotion, offering consumers the chance to create their own personalised cereal box sleeve as millions of children return to school this week.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Supermarket Morrisons said in its latest financial results that there has been a significant acceleration in the opening of its Morrisons Daily format. The supermarket, currently the subject of a takeover battle, said that with its partner McColl’s, it now plans to convert 350 stores to Morrisons Daily by November 2022, up from the original. This story continues at Morrisons speeds up rollout of convenience format as it awaits outcome of takeover battle.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach
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
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