Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Hungry Jack’s has resolved a case which sought for an injunction to block two new restaurants within 5km to an existing franchisee’s locations. When Hungry Jack’s announced plans to open two new outlets in the Central Coast of New South Wales, the franchisee, Peregrine Pty Ltd, took the burger business to court, alleging the new stores would be a breach of the franchise agreement, the Franchising Code of Conduct, and the Australian Consumer Law.

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Design Boom

APRIL 4, 2024

the studio has designed three different venues for the new balance collection across tokyo. The post ATELIER WRITE installs tilted displays for new balance’s gender-neutral collection in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Authentic Brands Group is to acquire sportswear brand Champion from HanesBrands for a little over $1 billion according to multiple reports. WWD reported that the parties have not yet signed a formal agreement but may have an official deal already by next week. The report also mentioned that the transaction will close “around the end of May or early June.” In September last year, HanesBrands said it was evaluating “strategic options” for Champion, including a potential sal

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Shaftesbury Capital is celebrating the success of its long-term support for Smart Works, the UK charity, with its fourth pop-up across the West End portfolio having taken donations past £200,000 to date. Smart Works , a UK charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment, and change the trajectory of their lives, hosted a pop-up at 57 Carnaby Street from 1 st – 24 th March, raising £43k in celebration of International Women’s Day.

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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.

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APRIL 4, 2024

New Zealand’s Foodstuffs has received its strongest indication yet that the nation’s competition regulator may block the planned merger of its North and South Island businesses. In a Statement of Issues (SOI) released on Thursday, the commission outlined its concern that combining the two entities would lead to a three-to-two reduction in the number of major grocery retailers acquiring groceries from suppliers, leaving a merged entity to compete with Australia’s Woolworths which it d

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace. As businesses strive to remain competitive and relevant in the digital age, the strategic adoption of cutting-edge technology and the seamless integration of digital solutions have become im

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

The project is a 3400 sq ft office for a pharmaceutical firm, situated near Chandigarh. Specializing in the development of.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

If kicks could talk, Geox’s ultra-limited edition little number with a fierce dragon ready to leap forth before a bright red wall would without doubt roar with fire. At US$888, the Spherica EC4.1 LNY Collectible Edition designed by Hong Kong’s The Flying Hawk Studio won’t fit with many budgets – which is probably just as well given only 88 pairs were made.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Healthy kids drink Radnor Fizz is partnering with Go Ape to run a new ‘Fuel the Fun’ promotion. The on-pack push offers the chance for households to win tree top adventure vouchers with Go Ape. Launching today and running until November 1st, there are lots of chances to win the weekly prize of a Go Ape voucher […] If you want more information Retai

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

New Zealand’s privacy commissioner Michael Webster has begun looking into Foodstuffs North Island’s trial of facial recognition technology (FRT) to make sure it complies with the Privacy Act. Foodstuffs announced in early February it was piloting the technology at 25 New World and Pak’nSave supermarkets in a bid to fight against retail crime. The trial, set to last about six months, aims to better identify repeat offenders and thereby reduce harmful behaviour in store.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A pioneer in healthy, natural and delicious food and drink, Rude Health, has confirmed the addition of a brand new Granola – Maple & Pecan. The new flavour will be rolling out nationwide with Waitrose across 259 stores from 29th March (RRP: £4 / 400g).

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Traditionally, the main battleground of the Easter trading period is in supermarkets and, of course, confectionery. In that department, this year, Cadbury dominated visibility, doing an exceptional job getting stock on the floor and demonstrating, in the process, why visibility should be the number one goal for brands looking to succeed in retail. Nestle came a competitive second.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Two very exciting new fragrances launch this April at The Perfume Shop The New Giorgio Armani My Way Eau de Parfum Nectar launched on 1st April 2024. The New Limited Edition Bottle Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Flora Verde Eau de Parfum launches at The Perfume Shop on the 4th April.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Did you know that international e-commerce spending is expected to surge this year? According to Aussie-born global fintech Airwallex – which last month launched its State of Cross-border eCommerce: Key Trends of 2024 Report – a whopping 54 per cent of global consumers are expected to increase their international online spending over the next six to 12 months.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! YAZOO, the UK’s number one traditional flavoured milk brand[1], has unveiled a £6m marketing campaign, its biggest ever ATL investment and double its outlay from 2023. Making a splash from now until 1st July 2024, the campaign shines a light on YAZOO’s indulgent new addition, the HFSS-compliant Thick N’ Creamy milkshake, which launched last Septemb

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. Our 2024 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. You can download it here.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fairfields Farm, an artisan crisp producer based in Wormingford near Colchester, is expanding its award-winning line-up with a new and exciting flavour. In response to increasing consumer demands for more nostalgic and retro flavours, the company is launching its brand-new Prawn Cocktail crisps in May 2024.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Foot Locker has collaborated with Crocs to launch a new Sesame Street line for preschoolers and toddlers to raise awareness of autism. The collection includes Julia, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby and is only available at Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker locations. All pairs feature special Jibbitz charms based on Sesame Street characters and iconography, as well as street-sign branding on the inside heel and strap pin.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Weetabix, the nation’s favourite cereal, is bringing some knowing levity to UK living rooms with a brand new £10m fully integrated campaign running across TV, catch up, digital, radio, social and PR. Debuting on ITV on April 2nd, ‘The Weetabix Discovery’, is a rallying cry to the nation.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Discretionary retail businesses are falling victim to Australia’s increasingly tough economic environment, as the voluntary administration of Marquee Retail Group (MRG) this week further illustrates. The board of directors of MRG, the umbrella that owns accessories brands Colette and The Daily Edited, appointed Domenic Calabretta, Mitchell Ball, and Richard Lawrence of Mackay Goodwin as voluntary administrators on Wednesday, citing an unexpected downturn in sales starting in October last year.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iconic household brand, Capri-Sun, has launched one of its biggest ever integrated marketing campaigns – bringing the taste of fun to consumers across the UK. With a combined estimated reach of over 400+ million, the 360 integrated marketing campaign represents a significant brand investment and will see Capri-Sun spotlight its new Zero added sugar range

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

In the heart of downtown Toronto, nestled within the prestigious Class A tower at Brookfield Place, lies a workspace that.

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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 Bound

APRIL 4, 2024

Once a quarter, we sit down with either a client or an agency partner to discuss various topics. This quarter, we are pleased to sit down with Jonathan Chaupin, the founder and CEO of Agency 2.0. an Austin-based agency that does marketing, PR, copywriting, design, advertising, video production, retail and fulfillment for crowdfunding campaigns since 2010.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Perfetti Van Melle, a world leader in the confectionery industry, announces that its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets (incl. FLAG) have been evaluated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! March witnessed a modest rise in retail footfall across the UK, with an increase of +1.7% compared to February, signalling the lowest month on month rise for this period in the last decade. This suggests that footfall trends are starting to stabilise in all retail destinations.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! IGD has released a packaging report detailing calls to action for a resilient sustainable packaging system in the UK. Delivering More Sustainable Packaging Systems invites policymakers and leaders across the food system to collaborate on systemic change by addressing areas that require urgent action and joined-up thinking.

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