Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2021

Shaftesbury has today announced the launch of modern wellness apothecary, anatom? , at Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street, marking the brand’s latest London flagship. Retailing its renowned supplements and essential oils, anatom? is set to take a residence in Seven Dials until January 2022. Spanning 1000 sq ft at 42 Monmouth Street, anatom? Seven Dials joins the brand’s network of premium bricks and mortar stores in Marylebone, Shoreditch, and Islington, as well as a presence within Liberty London.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

As we closed out 2020, all data sources pointed towards households reverting to pre-Covid behaviours and a return to a more consistent and predictable purchasing rhythm. Sporadic outbreaks aside, the supermarket industry was returning to something close to normality. The back half of 2021 however has seen disruption and uncertainty return in a major way as the third wave of Covid-19 hit without warning and hit hard; but at Strikeforce, we’re more than prepared.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2021

LabTech, has announced the signing of 9 independent retail brands, covering over 5,000 sq ft at the soon to launch Hawley Wharf Camden. Cult skatewear brand, Scum, leads the raft of new retail signings, with a circa 800 sq ft store fronting onto Chalk Farm Road. It will stock the brand’s full range of apparel, skateboards, and accessories, and will be looking to have limited edition drops that will be unique to this store.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Woolworths has announced a $2 billion share buyback following the demerger of its drinks business Endeavour Group and a strong year at the supermarket checkouts. Its full year results, released on Thursday, showed a 77.8 per cent lift in net profit to $2.07 billion. Physical supermarket sales increased by 2.0 per cent to $39.2 billion, driven by a strong first half, while sales slowed in H2, as expected, as customers shopped more frequently with smaller basket sizes.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2021

Hines, the international real estate firm, will welcome leading luxury fashion retailer FLANNELS to The Centre, Livingston, as Frasers Group commits to taking 17,500 sq ft of space with a trading space of 11,000 sq ft across two floors. Strengthening The Centre’s fashion offering, FLANNELS will bring a vibrant retail destination to the town and will house a collection of men’s, women’s and junior luxury designer clothing and accessories from some of the most coveted brands in fashion.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Major global retailers including H&M, Zara, Uniqlo, Hugo Boss, and Adidas have agreed on a two-year pact with garment workers and factory owners in Bangladesh to extend labour protections. The deal – all the signatories to which will be revealed on September 1 – extends a pre-existing agreement that makes retailers liable to legal action unless their factories meet labour safety standards.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

On July 1, Melbourne-based direct-to-consumer (DTC) luggage brand July launched in the US, its first market outside of Australia and New Zealand. Within a month, it had sold over 1,000 suitcases, including nearly every suitcase in its Trunk collection, a set of high-end zipperless suitcases priced between A$395-495. “Stock that would have taken us six months to sell out in Australia, we’ve sold out in 20 or 30 days.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Scottish retail leaders have widely welcomed Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act, which came into force yesterday (24 August). The law is designed to give shop staff greater legal protection if they are assaulted or abused. The law was long called for by retailers and retail organisations and those that welcomed it included the Scottish Grocers’. This story continues at Scottish retailers warmly welcome new law to protect shopworkers from violence.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Digital fashion is a futuristic concept for most of us. It’s difficult to imagine not being able to touch and wear physical clothing. It seems more like something from a sci-fi flick than real life. Yet there are signs in popular culture and advanced technologies indicating that digital fashion is just around the corner. Are we ready to make that leap into living our lives virtually?

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Kellogg’s has expanded its Crunchy Nut portfolio with Crunchy Nut Bites, in response to the “rise in popularity of nut flavoured cereal”. The cereal will be available from September in 375g boxes, retailing at £2.99. It features a crunchy pillow filled with a soft and creamy filling of Crunchy Nut’s “signature nutty and honey flavours”. This story continues at Kellogg’s launches Crunchy Nut Bites.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Best & Less’ first financial year as a public company exceeded its own expectations, with strong earnings and like-for-like sales growth driving a net profit result 191 per cent up on the prior year. The department store business saw total sales hit $663.2 million, up 6.1 per cent, and its online division made up 9.2 per cent of total sales while like for like sales grew 10.8 per cent.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Asian snack brand Kurkure is launching into UK stores from the end of this month, with the backing on PepsiCo. The savoury snacks will be available in two flavours – Naughty Tomato and Masala Munch – in 100g bags and 80g price-marked packs (£1 each). Kurkure will “cater for every British person” and bring the. This story continues at PepsiCo supports launch of Asian snacking brand into UK market.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Myer has set its AGM date – Thursday, 4 November – and will require any nominations for outside directors to be made and received by next Wednesday, 2 September, effectively pushing back shareholder Solomon Lew’s calls for greater financial transparency ahead of the AGM. Lew has been pushing for Myer to release its preliminary financial results early in order to ensure his picks to join the Myer board have an accurate picture of the state of the business, but will now need to put these nominatio

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Cadbury is launching a limited edition Wispa Gold Hazelnut flavour to help retailers drive sales. The 48g bar will roll-out from September and retail at 69p, supported by a consumer promotion to be announced on Cadbury’s Twitter account ahead of the launch. Joshua Collier, brand manager at Mondel?z International, said: “Hazelnut ranked in the top. This story continues at Cadbury adds nutty flavour to Wispa range.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Plus-size fashion firm City Chic has enjoyed the consumer-led switch to online retail, with 73 per cent of its FY21 total sales of $258.5 million coming through its online. The business’ global active customer base, now spread across Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK, and European markets, hit one million for the first time this year, driving an underlying net profit growth of 80.6 per cent to $24.9 million.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Price increases to Express news titles will include a corresponding increase for newsagents to avoid hitting their profits, says the publisher. From next Monday (30 August) publisher Reach PLC has announced that the price of the price of weekday editions of The Express will increase from 75p to 80p. The Saturday edition will go up. This story continues at Express owner pledges to preserve newsagents’ profit margins after increasing cover price.

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Design Week

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ananya Rao-Middleton’s entry into illustration was unorthodox. Despite studying art in school, a lack of confidence meant she didn’t pursue it at university – instead opting to study history and anthropology. It wasn’t until an accident involving a head injury that Rao-Middleton would be reintroduced to her creative side. Unable to work for six months, painting became an escape, she says. “Symptoms like light sensitivity meant I couldn’t use my phone or laptop

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Kettle Chips is set to roll-out a new limited edition Christmas pack design for its core range. The design will be available from October and feature a bow and blank gift tag, retailing at £2.09. The brand said research shows that Kettle is a brand perfect for special occasions, outperforming all hand-cooked competitors in measure. This story continues at Kettle Chips unveils new Christmas design.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Online beauty brand Glossier has opened a physical store in Seattle where pale-pink furniture surrounds a sculpture sprouting artificial mushrooms. The design of the recently opened Seattle store was based on a 2019 pop-up in the city , which was situated just four blocks away. A boulder-like sculpture sprouting mushrooms and flowers sits at the heart of the Glossier Seattle store.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Pasta brand Pasta Plant is launching two “superfood” non-wheat pastas to “help consumers eat healthily without compromising on taste or texture”. Proactive and Proper pastas will be available from 1 September in 180g packs, retailing at £3.99. Proactive Pasta has been created for people with “particularly active lifestyles” and contains 64g of protein and 14g.

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VMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

Capri Holdings, parent company of Michael Kors, has named Joshua Schulman, former Coach CEO and President, as CEO of Michael Kors effective September 2022, reports Reuters. He has also been appointed as the head of the brand, effective immediately, reporting to outgoing Capri CEO John Idol. “Schulman has a strong track record of driving Coach’s turnaround, and we believe the MK brand and CPRI are poised to benefit from his leadership,” Cowen analyst Oliver Chen said.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Indian snacking brand Cofresh has launched a multi-pack format for the back-to-school season. The packs contain 5x20g bags of Cofresh Grills in Sweet Chilli, Peri Peri and Chilli Cheese flavours, retailing at 70p. The launch will be supported by PR, advertising and social media campaigns, as well as in-store promotional activity. Cofresh brand manager Jon.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Pa.) reported sales increased 21 percent for its fiscal second quarter and raised its earnings outlook for the balance of 2021, reports CNBC. Sales for the big box sporting goods retailer have been strong during the pandemic with shoppers buying outdoor equipment, clothes and footwear and golf clubs. Second quarter 2021 sales were up 45 percent from the same quarter in 2019.

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Trade Group

AUGUST 25, 2021

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) recently made a significant announcement that could set the stage for trade shows & conferences in 2022 and beyond. For CES 2022, all attendees must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination before they are allowed into the event. The CTA says it may also allow a positive antibody test to enter, and it could modify protocols as the event nears.

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VMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

Drug store chain CVS (HQ) will require its nurses, pharmacists and other employees who interact with patients to be vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Yahoo News. The move follows the FDA’s full authorization of the Pfizer vaccine in the U.S. CVS will also require its corporate workers to get fully vaccinated by the end of October. Employees at all worksites are also required to wear masks or face coverings regardless of their vaccination status.

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Mindful Design

AUGUST 25, 2021

An Athens-based design studio came up with a creative ice-cream store interior that brightens up a small street in the heart of the Greek capital. Designed by studiomateriality, the unconventional Spoild shop has adopted a unique “drill” theme and an industrial style that goes hand in hand with it. The choice of the drill as […]. The post Creative Ice-Cream Store Design Has Power-Tool Theme appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

To keep abreast with what the various London stores are doing in terms of visual merchandising, I always take a regular walk around the main shopping areas of London: Oxford Street, Regent Street, Piccadilly, Knightsbridge, Sloane Square and the Kings Road. I was quite staggered when I exited the Oxford Street tube station one Saturday afternoon to find fully dressed Christmas garlands around the doorways to every Pret a Manger.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 25, 2021

John Lewis, in partnership with suppliers Hypnos, H.Dawson and Dalehead, is launching a new range of mattresses this week that, for the first time ever, will be made with wool provided by Waitrose sheep farmers.

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Elmwood Timber

AUGUST 25, 2021

While there are many types of flooring to choose from, few materials have the lasting durability and popularity of hardwood floors. Wood flooring has a timeless appeal that allows it to work well in nearly any setting from commercial to residential. Natural wood also has an added appeal that brings warmth and a natural feeling to interior settings, allowing occupants to relax and enjoy the home decor atmosphere.

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Retail Store Windows

AUGUST 25, 2021

We actually spotted this scheme a few weeks ago and we are still trying to work out how we feel about it. We love the floral arches and of course the narrative around the installation although we think its the bust forms which are putting us off actually loving this installation. Mannequins would have possibly worked a lot better here for us, generating a far more glamorous outcome, even if the product is rather casual.

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