Inside Retail
MARCH 22, 2023
Australian manufacturers are dangerously overstocked, carrying an average $231,700 in additional products or ingredients, according to research from inventory management software provider Unleashed. “You can’t blame Australian businesses for taking on extra stock while supply chains were lagging behind,” Unleashed head of product, Jarrod Adam, said.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Emotions run high among UK shoppers, new research has revealed. ‘Comfort’ (34%), ‘curiosity’ (28%) and ‘nostalgia’ (19%) are among the top feelings consumers experience when buying a new product, according to a revealing new survey of 8,000 consumers.
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Inside Retail
MARCH 22, 2023
The European Union wants to give consumers the right to have worn-out products like washing machines and televisions repaired by producers even after the sales guarantee has expired, to cut waste and make goods last longer. The European Commission proposed rules on Wednesday that would oblige producers to offer repairs for a product for between five and ten years after it was sold – regardless of whether or not the legal guarantee is still valid.
All Work
MARCH 22, 2023
By understanding user demographics, preferences, and usage patterns, inclusive designers can create designs that are tailored to their target audience. In a recent podcast conversation, Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at Miller Knoll, shared his advice and tips on how to best use data to inform design decisions. Organizations should look to design workspaces with employees rather than for them, while taking into account the needs of both individuals and teams.
Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.
Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.
Inside Retail
MARCH 22, 2023
Leading retailers Nike and Puma have committed to ending the use of kangaroo skin in the production of their shoes, following a campaign by the Center for a Humane Economy. Nike will replace kangaroo leather with a synthetic material, after the practice generated backlash from consumer and animal rights groups A spokesperson for Nike told Inside Retail that the organisation had divested from its only kangaroo leather supplier in 2021, and will stop making any product with the material in 2023.
Eye on ESG
MARCH 22, 2023
Companies must recognise that they are subject to increased expectations in terms of effective identification and management of social issues. A failure to do so – and the resulting inequality – is increasingly seen as representing a systemic risk to the resilience of business operations and value chains. Expectations are reinforced by the wave of new due diligence regulations and reporting standards focussed on addressing both the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in ESG (see, for example, our earlier blog posts on
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Design Wanted
MARCH 22, 2023
The 51st CIFF – China International Furniture Fair, the leading furniture fair in Asia, will provide a concrete response to the major changes and new challenges […] The post CIFF 2023 – Innovative solutions to meet new global challenges appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MARCH 22, 2023
Australia Post is set to unveil a changing room concept in an NSW town to provide somewhere for customers to try on their online purchases before deciding to keep items or return them. The new concept will be installed as part of the Community Hub@Post initiative at the Australia Post office in Orange, NSW in July. The post office will also allocate space to local retailers to “showcase” their products, thus potentially balancing the needs of online retailers and local brick-and-mortar rivals.
Design Boom
MARCH 22, 2023
the chairs are laid out as small-scale installations in bottega veneta's london, milan, paris, rome, and berlin stores. The post gaetano pesce’s resin-dipped ‘come stai?’ chairs land in bottega veneta flagship stores appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MARCH 22, 2023
Richard Facioni, founder and CEO of Acta Capital, which counts Alquemie Group in its portfolio, isn’t alone in thinking the economy is facing a fair bit of uncertainty in 2023. Alquemie Group is the holding company for Lego Certified Stores, SurfStitch and more – including long-standing youth-focused clothing retailer General Pants. “We’re going to see a slowing of the economy and while I believe we’ll avoid a hard landing, everyone’s concerned about what that means,” Facioni said.
Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree
What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.
Mindful Design
MARCH 22, 2023
Two of the best flooring materials for small restaurants are tile and concrete. Both can give you an elevated look, yet remain a low-maintenance option at a fairly low cost, perfect for high-traffic areas. The beauty of tile floors is that they allow you to create a dramatic look, especially if you choose bold patterns […] The post Best Flooring Materials for Small Restaurants appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Inside Retail
MARCH 22, 2023
Retailers have always been unique in the world of business. With slim margins, complex supply chains and rapid changes in customer interest driven by changes in seasons or a viral hit on social media, retailers are constantly adapting to different market conditions. Retail boards and executives need to be financial analysts, property speculators, geopolitical gurus, social-media experts, brand builders and, above all else, relentlessly customer-focused.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 22, 2023
The new Veronica Beard store in Scottsdale, AZ, is a welcoming space with a bright and airy store design reflecting.
Inside Retail
MARCH 22, 2023
Last week, Country Road managing director Elle Roseby shared how the retailer is redefining what it means to be a good business as part of our 2023 series of Masterclasses. Here, we highlight some of the major turning points in that journey, as well as Roseby’s top piece of advice for other businesses looking to become more purpose-driven. You can watch her Masterclass sponsored by Adobe here. 1.
Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist
The past three years have forever changed the retail landscape. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment. In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year.
RetailMinded
MARCH 22, 2023
Are you an independent retailer looking to maximize your profits and keep customers returning? Then listen up: HVAC systems are not just a necessary expense — they can be a powerful tool in achieving success. From energy efficiency to customer satisfaction, investing in quality HVAC systems is essential for any indie retailer who wants to stay ahead of the competition.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Ballymaloe Foods, the family-owned Irish company, is proud to announce its significant expansion in the UK market. With more than doubled distribution in Tesco stores and a new nationwide listing in Booker, the company’s premium range of relishes is poised for even greater success.
Parcel Pending
MARCH 22, 2023
It’s an exciting day at Parcel Pending by Quadient! We are thrilled to announce that we have just hit a major milestone by welcoming our 200th higher education customer. As the leader in smart locker solutions for higher education, we are proud to provide innovative technology that simplifies package delivery and increases efficiency on campus.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
A new nationwide study by Lindt, to mark the beginning of Spring, has revealed the list of everyday things that bring us joy and lift our spirits, with a good night’s sleep (51%), a walk on a sunny morning (48%) and a hug (47%) appearing top of the list.
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Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.
Design Wanted
MARCH 22, 2023
Loudt, an innovative audio technology company, has recently announced the release of their latest product, musegg, which aims to revolutionize the way we experience music. The […] The post Loudt unveils musegg: the speaker that adapts to your preferences appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Following the acquisition of Mighty Fine by the Serious Sweet Company, Mighty Fine, has announced the addition of two new honeycomb flavours to the brands existing portfolio of delicious chocolate-covered treats.
Global Shop
MARCH 22, 2023
When a business meets customer needs in a cost-effective manner year after year, their customers tend to stay with them a long time. Global Shop Solutions is a perfect example. A leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers around the world, Global Shop Solutions is proud to announce another one of their customers, CAP & Associates, Inc., recently passed the 20-year mark as a loyal customer.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Co-op has today, on World Water Day, announced that its members and customers have raised over £20 million to date to support clean water and sanitation projects, through its partnership with The One Foundation and Water Unite.
Speaker: Jenn VandeZande, Head of Digital Engagement Strategy at SAP Customer Experience | Beth Scott, VP, Business Operations - Supply Chain | Nikki Grigsby, PHR, Chief Operations Officer at Syndigo | Levana Wang, Content Creator, Gen Z Expert
Post-2020 life has changed the world in many ways — not the least of which is accelerating our reliance on digital commerce. Furthermore, there's the growth of social commerce, evolution of omnichannel commerce, in-store transformation, and online/offline hybridization, all of which are becoming e-Commerce trends that will inevitably shape the 2022 innovation landscape.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 22, 2023
The first had been making up stylish space of expressing a global image, because of a lot of co-workings with.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Building on Unilever’s long-term strategy to drive value and growth back into the deodorants category through superior technology, Dove, the UK’s number one deodorant for care, is launching its most effective range to date with Dove Advanced Care and Dove Men+Care Advanced.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Ballymaloe Foods, the family-owned Irish company, is proud to announce its significant expansion in the UK market. With more than doubled distribution in Tesco stores and a new nationwide listing in Booker, the company’s premium range of relishes is poised for even greater success.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Modern spectacle maker Cubitts has today announced its certification as a B Corporation. Awarded based on merit of meeting social and environmental standards, Cubitts has become part of a global community of 6,279 certified businesses and one of 1,000 in the UK.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Slot gaming is one of the biggest growth markets in the entertainment sector of the last decade and has many other industries taking a close look for effective strategies they can make use of themselves.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Today, at Adobe Summit – The Digital Experience Conference – Prada Group and Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced an enhanced partnership to enable real-time personalization and increase revenue, elevating the global luxury group’s customer experiences across all digital and physical retail properties.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Love Cocoa, the luxury sustainable chocolate brand, has extended its Easter offering to include two delightful marbled eggs, while the rest of the range has had a seasonal makeover.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
H&M has opened a new store at centre:mk. The store will offer a world leading interior look and feel for the brand, including the much-awaited introduction of H&M HOME, new click and collect lockers and self-service checkouts. The new store, set across two floors featuring both H&M and H&M Home, will open April 1st.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
A Scottish fashion designer, who created a clothing range for bigger-busted women from her spare bedroom, is now shipping internationally after receiving support from Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business advisory service. Jayne Lasley launched Fairlie Curved as an Instagram page in October 2020, inspired by her personal experience of struggling to find clothes for fuller frames.
Retail Times
MARCH 22, 2023
Last night Superdrug held its annual industry Star Awards to hand out accolades to the Beauty Community, voted for by Superdrug customers and industry insiders.
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