Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2023

Bstore, Australia’s largest official Birkenstock retailer, has committed to its first long-term partnership with not-for-profit Science for Wildlife, a wildlife conservation organisation, which is working to protect koalas and their habitats. The retailer has committed to donating a portion of each sale to Science for Wildlife in order to aid the organisation’s research and development in science-led conservation solutions.

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Dezeen

APRIL 5, 2023

Japanese studio Kooo Architects has converted a 1970s textile factory in Shanghai into a store that aims to capture the ethos of messenger bag manufacturer Freitag. Located on an alley in the Xian-Suo district in central Shanghai, the store was designed to retain elements of the former state-run factory while incorporating reused material. Kooo Architects aimed to create a pared-back aesthetic utilising few finishes to reduce the fit-out's carbon impact.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2023

US-headquartered brand management company Authentic Brands Group has made a binding offer to acquire sports and lifestyle company Boardriders – including Australia’s 80-strong Surf Dive ‘n Ski chain of stores. Boardriders designs produces and distributes branded apparel, accessories and footwear for boardriders globally and its portfolio includes Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper and Honolua.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 5, 2023

Sketches are an essential part of the design process, as they provide a quick and efficient way for designers to explore ideas, refine concepts, and communicate […] The post From sketches to products – Interview with Begüm Tomruk of LIXIL Global Design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

Swaine, a fixture of London’s luxury goods landscape since 1750, is embarking on the biggest bricks and mortar venture in its history as part of its wider brand refresh.

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Theatro

APRIL 5, 2023

Sunshine Ace Hardware Leverages Theatro to Digitally Connect Frontline Workforce Sunshine Ace Hardware, situated in nine locations along the western edge of the Southwest Florida coast, prides itself on being more than a hardware store. The company is staffed by knowledgeable people who have worked here for a long time, and it carries everything from plumbing and electrical supplies through to fishing gear, grills and accessories, and outdoor power equipment.

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Mindful Design

APRIL 5, 2023

As the owner of a dessert shop or small restaurant, you should seriously consider how you can harness the power of social media to promote your business. While there are many solutions to make your business Instagram-worthy, one of the best and easiest way to do it is by creating a selfie wall. Murals are […] The post How to Create a Selfie Wall with Wall Tiles appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

Kellogg is partnering with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to support up to three million people and their families in the UK living with food allergies. The cereal and snacks company is donating towards the research funded by The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, with the ambition to help eradicate food allergies.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

APRIL 5, 2023

As our nation transitions into a “post-pandemic world,” consumers are now more than ever looking for new and convenient ways to get quality healthcare services. So much so that a 2020 survey conducted by ICSC [1] , a trade group of retail property owners, found that almost 7 out of 10 adults visit a healthcare provider in a shopping center or outdoor strip mall.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

Flowbird UK has installed the first electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint hub for Waitrose employees at the retailer’s main distribution centre in Bracknell. The move sees Flowbird collaborating with electric chargepoint manufacturer Easee to design, install and commission 14 22kW EV rapid charge points at Waitrose’s 114,000 sq ft main warehouse and distribution depot.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 5, 2023

Gabriele Cavallaro, along with his wife and business partner Elif Resitoglu, is one of the leading figures in the Milanese design scene. Together, they launched the […] The post Isola Design: a thriving community for independent designers and studios appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

British homeware and lifestyle brand, Sophie Allport, has reported a successful March with the popularity of its limited-edition Coronation collection contributing to 14 per cent of retail sales. The brand launched its capsule collection of commemorative pieces in February and has seen the range consistently hit the top of its best-sellers list every week.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

Nfinite, the leader in next-generation 3D visualization for retail, today announced a set of new features including the release of Dynamic Display, a major new capability of its SaaS platform. Dynamic Display allows retailers and brand owners to quickly and seamlessly embed interactive, shoppable showrooms on any webpage.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

Inclusive fashion empire, Simply Be, has launched a bold campaign with the strapline ‘No More Bad Fit’ focused on challenging the fashion industry and calling for an end to bad fit.

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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.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

Ankorstore, B2B marketplace and partner to over 300,000 independent retailers and brands across Europe, will launch a new membership programme this April for retailers in France, Germany, Spain and the UK.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

With the Easter weekend fast approaching, Brits are getting set to turn their homes into seasonal spring wonderlands with themed decorations.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

GfK and Minderest, experts in pricing, team up to enable better, data-driven pricing in e-commerce. With GfK’s data on paid prices and Minderest’s smart updating online shelf price information, decision makers in both retail and manufacturing benefit from a comprehensive overview of current prices in the market as well as recommendations for actionable price adjustments.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

BAT UK & Ireland has announced that Susanna De Iesu has been appointed as the new commercial director for its UK & Ireland business as the company continues to implement its new regional structure. De Iesu joins BAT UK & Ireland from BAT Italy where she was head of brands.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

Valtech, the global business transformation agency, today announces its partnership with The Very Group, operator of digital retailer Very. Valtech will act as a trusted strategic partner for The Very Group, aiding the business with specialist skills to support its ongoing digital transformation.

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Retail Times

APRIL 5, 2023

Balfour Winery, one of the UK’s most innovative and fastest-growing producers of English wine, has today appointed Adam Williams as chief operations officer and Jack Merrylees, previously from Majestic Wine, as its new marketing & PR director – as the company prepares for its next chapter after a period of strong growth.

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