Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2023

Lifestyle label Laura Ashley has partnered with homeware marketer Basford Brands to launch a soft furnishings range in Australia and New Zealand. The partnership will launch the brand’s exclusive and signature prints on manchester, curtains, cushions, throws and made-to-measure fabric designs across homeware and lifestyle retailers. Carolyn D’Angelo, senior MD at Gordon Brothers Brands and president of Laura Ashley global, described the new partnership as a “perfect fit” to reintroduce the Laura

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Retail Focus

MAY 15, 2023

Revo, the premium, high-quality performance sunglass company, announced today the opening of their first flagship store in Barcelona, Spain. The store is located on Baixada de la Llibreteria, in the Gothic Quarter, one of the city’s most charming and highly trafficked districts. The newly completed store will bring a unique and immersive shopping experience to Revo fans and newcomers to see the entire brand under one roof.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2023

Luxury brand Loewe has launched its first retail location in Australia, choosing a historic Melbourne building in the city centre as its home. Loewe Melbourne, located at 161 Collins Street in the city’s T&G Building, is inspired by creative director Jonathan Anderson’s Casa Loewe. According to the brand, Loewe Melbourne is a new entry point into “the Loewe universe, where the house’s innate connection to art, craft, and design is brought to life” The interior

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Retail Focus

MAY 15, 2023

Selfridges launches The Stock Market at the Corner Shop, a month-long circular experience where customers can uncover the value of what they already own, exchange items for Selfridges credit and restore or upcycle clothing and accessories. Drawing inspiration from the towering 360 o desks and the rotundas of data-filled screens found at the London Stock Exchange, The Corner Shop will be transformed into a ‘trading floor’, an immersive hub for buying, selling, repairing and upcycling.

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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.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2023

The Group CEO and MD of Toys ‘R’ Us – Louis Mittoni – has resigned but will continue to assist the company during the coming six months as it seeks a replacement. Mittoni is the largest shareholder in the ASX-listed company and will remain on the board as an executive director while serving out his notice period. In a stock-exchange filing, the company said Mittoni will focus on key international projects in the ANZ and UK-licensed territories.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This year, JDE (Jacobs Douwe Egberts), is celebrating 100 years of one of its most tried and trusted coffee brands – Kenco. With a series of activities planned, the campaign begins with an uplifting in-store competition, on-pack design changes and an ATL campaign to support the centennial year.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fourth-generation family cheesemaker, Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, continues to drive the British cheese renaissance with a trio of new listings for Parlick. With three hard and soft cheeses in the range, Sainsbury’s has Parlick Original (from 17 May), Waitrose will stock Parlick Brie (from 26th July) and Parlick Original and Parlick Olive are available in

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2023

If you’ve logged onto the Woolworths website in the last couple of years to ask a question about your online order or locate a store, you’ve probably met Olive. The virtual assistant is a cute googly-eyed green olive created to triage questions, problems, and direct more complex challenges to the brand’s call centre staff. Like Woolies, many brands and organisations now have a virtual assistant as part of their support staff.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In a first for the industry, Bestway Wholesale, has launched a real-time analytics dashboard for suppliers, enabling them to monitor their brand’s performance and give deeper insights into Bestway’s customers’ journey.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2023

Jidu, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, recently unveiled its first “Roboverse” experience centre at Taikoo Li Sanlitun, a shopping centre in the Sanlitun area of the Chaoyang District in Beijing, China. A collaboration between Jidu and Gensler, the experiential space brings together product experience, digital experience, brand display, art space and other functions, with the aim of uniting people, art and technology.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iconic home and lifestyle brand Laura Ashley today announced a new partnership with homeware company Basford Brands to launch a soft furnishings range in Australia and New Zealand, in a deal facilitated by Laura Ashley’s licensing representative IMG.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Adidas collaborated with ALTAVIA ODG to renovate its DXB LAB store in the regional flagship in Dubai Mall. The objective.

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Retail Store Windows

MAY 15, 2023

The London version of this scheme pales by comparison. How gorgeous is this.! The brand have always produced quality schemes although more recently they have really upped their game and now they look fantastic. We had an additional image of the windows here on our Instagram through the link below. Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retailstorewindows.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An innovative and interactive concept store with new international designers to the Middle East region, is paving the way for an exciting future of Saudi fashion Mwaz – meaning ‘parallel world’ – is a conceptual luxury fashion and lifestyle destination in Riyadh, where the Saudi fashion scene is quickly evolving alongside new and relaxed cult

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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.

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MAY 15, 2023

The full-service print provider recently used Drytac ReTac Textures Canvas to create an eye-catching wallcovering to provide the backdrop for a new, unique wardrobe experience in the city of Bath. Full service print provider Minuteman Press Bath recently used Drytac ReTac Textures Canvas film to produce a colourful wallcovering for a new wardrobe experience in the historic English city of Bath.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 15, 2023

abboCCa is an Italian bistro in Beijing. Large sculptural concrete platforms in the front patio work as an urban stage.

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Contra

MAY 15, 2023

What is Meant by ‘Billboard Advertising’? Billboard advertising refers to the use of large, outdoor advertising structures, such as billboards and hoardings, to promote a product, service or brand to a mass audience. These advertisements are typically located along high-traffic areas, such as motorways, busy streets and intersections, to maximise visibility and reach.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 15, 2023

The Joye & Sam Lifestyle Market is a comprehensive venue dedicated to food and drink, and encompasses specialized retail, snack.

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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

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Vegetarian Society’s National Vegetarian Week is this week – 15th to 21st May – and is all about eating veggie, cutting carbon, and driving change, which is why Central Co-op is getting involved with plenty of vegetarian products to help those looking to make the switch.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Entering the dining space, the bar is like a large onyx sculpture that leads you to calm down. The back.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Luxury desserts brand, Pots & Co, has added two new products to its line-up of handmade premium desserts. The desserts are both HFSS-compliant and described as ‘Delightfully Delicious’ with two flavours: Choco Latte Ganache and Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline Ganache – both promising fewer than 87 calories per pot.

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MAY 15, 2023

Video walls are impressive. They make an impact. They attract attention. In short: they can be a great benefit to any exhibit. Like any element of a display, if a video wall is not utilized thoughtfully, it will just become noise. You need to know the intent of a video wall before you can implement one successfully. How will a video wall improve your display and the message you are trying to convey?

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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.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Federated Hermes has announced that Lush, the leading UK-based cosmetics pioneer, has launched its newest Green Hub at Fleets Corner Business Park in Poole. Lush has invested £2.3m to grow the capabilities of their Green Hub in its commitment to and investment in the circular economy.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Quintessential British brand Sewn London expands its product range to now cater to children with it aptly being called – Sewn Small. Sewn London, a home furnishings online brand, has just launched Sewn Small which will now offer children’s cushions, bunting, aprons, and little ornaments, designed for children’s playrooms or bedrooms.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Zoflora, the indulgently fragranced cleaning brand, is celebrating the launch of Hyacinth Bloom, a reimagination of a heritage floral favourite. With mid notes of jasmine and orange flower alongside top notes of hyacinth and orange, sitting on a comforting cedar wood and mossy base – Zoflora hopes to evoke fond memories among generations.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Iceland Foods unveils the world’s heaviest freezer as part of a competition that rewards the person who can successfully lift the lid with its entire contents – a year’s supply of meals from Myprotein.

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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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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that leading sportswear retailer, Sports Direct is opening a new store in the centre.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl GB is calling on other supermarkets to introduce design changes on the packaging of fruit and veg products, to help make them appeal more to kids. The call comes as the discounter reveals that sales of its Oaklands Funsize range increased by more than a third since introducing the specially designed packaging in 2017.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Global branding agency Coley Porter Bell has unveiled the striking redesign for the full range of Tesco Finest Coffee products, which cover a coffee drinker’s day from the perfect cup to kickstart the day, Morning Ritual with notes of citrus, floral and caramel, to the late afternoon brew Sunset Hour with its notes of berry, […] If you want more in

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Last Friday night, Disney’s Wonder of Friendship: The Experience launched at 180 Strand in London, with a VIP party DJ’ed by Snoochie Shy, and enjoyed by celebrities including Max George, Nadine Coyle and Vanessa White.

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Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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