Inside Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
Between a third and half of transport workers are currently unable to work due to complications caused by Covid-19, according to the Transport Workers’ Union, putting major stress on the supply chain and leaving supermarket shelves bare. Due to sickness or isolation, up to half of the country’s truck drivers are missing, according to TWU national secretary Michael Kaine.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 5, 2022
A Pea in the Pod, the well-known designer and specialty retailer of luxe maternity apparel and accessories, is returning to its retail roots with the opening of two new concept stores located in Chicago and New York City. “We are excited to announce we will be opening a handful of retail stores in our top populated customer locations across the United States , with the first two stores just newly opened in Chicago and New York City , featuring A Pea in the Pod, along with some of ou
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Inside Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
The story began back in 2005 in South Korea and today Goobne has more than 1000 outlets in its home country, with expansion into Hong Kong, China, Macau, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. It’s another Korean chicken brand but with a difference – the meat is not fried but roasted without oil in a blazing hot oven. Goobne Chicken is part of the international Chatime Group .
Retail Focus
JANUARY 5, 2022
Tiffany&Co has opened a new store in Barcelona on the prestigious Passeo de Gracia. It is actually a relocation on the same high-street, the new space being larger and reflecting the most recent retail design concept of the brand. The jeweller has started unveiling locations that reflect its new store design concept, intended to feel warm and inviting to the fine jewellery shopper.
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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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
Despite the fact that Tim Herrera edits the Smarter Living section for The New York Times which covers how we can build better habits for work and life, Herrera is a procrastinator. But after editing a piece on procrastination for the Times, by Charlotte Lieberman, Herrera started to think differently about it. “At its root, procrastination isn’t about putting off a specific task.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 5, 2022
A point-based immigration system has been adopted in the United Kingdom. On December 31, 2020, the free movement of persons inside the European Union (EU) came to an end, and new procedures for EU citizens were implemented. Ireland’s citizens are free to visit, live, and work in the UK. To learn more about UK Immigration Laws , you can hire expert immigration lawyers. .
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Design Week
JANUARY 5, 2022
Set 60 years after the events of the original trilogy, The Matrix: Resurrections presents viewers with a new world, a new fight and – perhaps most importantly – a new Neo. The film premiered in December 2021, with on-set and post-production graphics developed by London-based consultancy Studio C. Given the cult status of the film franchise, studio creative director Gordon Spurs says his initial.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
Mondel?z International has expanded its range of Easter products for 2022. The company is launching a new promotion for its Cadbury Creme Eggs brand, giving shoppers the chance to win one of 200 half white half milk chocolate Creme Eggs across the UK and Ireland, for the chance to win £10,000 – but only if. This story continues at Cadbury gears up for Easter with new launches.
Retail Times
JANUARY 5, 2022
Candy Kittens is delighted to announce that its hugely popular product range is now fully vegan. This has always been an ambition for the brand, which considers sustainability to be a top priority, whilst keen to not jeopardise flavour or quality. This is why the brand has taken the time to develop a new formula for Eton Mess, free from beeswax, that will live up to the rest of the well-loved product range.
Design Week
JANUARY 5, 2022
Product design has changed radically during my career and the 30+ years since Tangerine was founded. Over the course of the pandemic, we’ve seen an acceleration in the blurring of the lines between online and offline experiences, product and service, and retailers and manufacturers; the tangible morphing with the intangible seamlessly.
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.
Retail Times
JANUARY 5, 2022
Driven by an appetite for innovation and the will to satisfy every cream-cheese lover,? Philadelphia is excited for the nation to discover its new plant based soft cheese alternative. Launching on the 3rd of January, exclusively through Tesco Supermarkets, Philadelphia Plant Based is a uniquely simple, yet delicious recipe that combines oats and almonds into a tasty and creamy spread, as good as the Original.
Dezeen
JANUARY 5, 2022
Indian studio Renesa has used earthy-hued masonry to form the entire facade and interior of a brick manufacturer's showroom in New Delhi. The retail space was conceived for local company Jindal Mechno Bricks , which has been producing bricks, tiles and pavers for more than 50 years. The showroom features bricks on the interior (top image) and exterior (above).
VMS
JANUARY 5, 2022
Macy’s (New York) will scale back its U.S. store hours for the balance of this month in anticipation of staffing constraints due to the Omicron variant of Covid, reports CNN. Stores will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, while Friday through Sunday hours are unaffected. “Our store colleagues will continue to work their normal allocated hours.
Mindful Design
JANUARY 5, 2022
For the first time in the history of the program, a new color has been created in order to be crowned the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year. It is maybe a sign that, after two years of challenges, we emerge with renewed confidence that we can recreate ourselves and our world. Very Peri comes from […]. The post 2022 Pantone Color of the Year Is About Confidence and Creativity appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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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.
VMS
JANUARY 5, 2022
The Office Depot (Boca Raton, Fla.) has sold its CompuCom Systems subsidiary to private equity firm Variant Equity in a $305 million transaction, according to a press release. Office Depot acquired the unit in 2017 for $1 billion in an effort to move beyond its traditional office supplies business into IT services and support. “Technology is the office supply of the future,” said Office Depot CEO Gerry Smith at the time.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
Protein bar brand Grenade has added a Peanut Butter & Jelly flavour to its portfolio. The 60g bar retails at £2.59 and consists of peanut butter-flavoured nougat and a gooey strawberry caramel layer. The bar will be available from Spar stores from 1 February and Nisa stores from 9 March, with more convenience listings to. This story continues at Grenade inspired by American flavours.
VMS
JANUARY 5, 2022
After an agreement with the White House expired, Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) and Kroger (Cincinnati) raised the price of Abbott’s BinaxNOW at-home Covid test kit, reports CNBC. Under the agreement announced in September, Walmart, Amazon and Kroger agreed to sell the tests “at cost” for three months. The tests, which were priced at $14 last month, were listed on the Walmart website yesterday for $19.88 and at Kroger for $23.99 and were marked “sold out” on both retailers’ web sites.
Retail Times
JANUARY 5, 2022
Primula, the world’s first squeezy cheese brand, has unveiled its first entrant into the plant-based market with Primula Perfectly Plant, which will launch in 2022.
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
VMS
JANUARY 5, 2022
The Ingka Group, the largest franchisee of furniture retailer Ikea (Delft, Netherlands), will raise prices this year due to ongoing supply chain pressures. Prices will go up across the group’s markets, “reflecting the changing economic conditions that are affecting all industries,” the company said in a release. The average price increase is about 9 percent globally.
Robinson Meyer
JANUARY 5, 2022
Late January of last year, a group of economists, analysts, and financial journalists made an annual wager: How much would a barrel of crude oil cost when the market closed on December 31, 2021? Back then, the United States was only beginning to distribute vaccines , COVID-related hospitalizations were at an all-time high, and a futures contract for a barrel of Brent crude, one of the world’s two benchmark oil prices, cost about $55.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
Nisa has updated its marketing, focussing particularly on persuading customers to increase basket size when they shop. The new marketing drive, which follows Nisa’s “Fresh Thinking” concept introduced in 2021, will include leaflets personalised to stores and showcasing what they offer customers. The leaflet content will focus more on meals and missions that drive greater.
Eye on ESG
JANUARY 5, 2022
The pressure on States and corporates to take action to address the socio-economic and environmental impacts of climate change is rapidly increasing. This pressure has resulted in a substantial rise in the number of climate change-related disputes. Although many of these disputes have thus far been brought before national courts, arbitration is likely to become an increasingly important method for resolving climate change-related disputes in the near future, since these disputes are often of an
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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.
Retail Times
JANUARY 5, 2022
Eat Natural has announced a unique – and first ever – partnership with Costa Coffee with the launch of three delicious new recipe bars. The new bars will be available at all 2,700+ Costa Coffee stores across the UK from Thursday 30th December 2021 and includes a dark chocolate protein bar (50g), a chocolate caramel nut bar (50g) and a mixed berry and yoghurt bar (50g), each priced at £1.75.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
Grocery spending in the UK was £11.7bn in December, 3% down on 2020 but still 8% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to the latest Kantar figures. The analyst also found that shoppers returned to shopping in-store in the largest numbers since March 2020. Total grocery sales in the four weeks to 26 December. This story continues at Groceries enjoy a good Christmas but inflation begins to bite, says Kantar.
Retail Times
JANUARY 5, 2022
John Pallagi, CEO and founder of online meat retailer Farmison & Co, today issued a Veganuary SOS for 2022, urging those who care deeply about the provenance of their food to put eating seasonally ahead of the usual new-year marketing hype pushing plant-based alternatives.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
Staff shortages due to the pandemic are causing retailers headaches all over the country. Anita Nye, who owns the Premier Eldred Drive and a separate newsagent in Orpington, Kent, has three staff off today after positive tests. She has nevertheless managed to keep both shops open, with staff “jumping in and helping out”. Staff in. This story continues at Understaffed stores nationwide, confusion about when workers can return.
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
Retail Times
JANUARY 5, 2022
As the trend for plant-based diets continues to boom, Ginsters - the UK’s number one savoury pastry brand - has extended its range of meat-free recipes by introducing the Ginsters Vegan Creamy Garlic Mushroom Slice (170g), RRP £1.70 - just in time for Veganuary.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 5, 2022
Jam Shed is extending its portfolio with a Chilean Merlot. The varietal retails at £7 and is “expected to resonate with loyal fans, as well as bringing in new, younger wine drinkers, supporting the wider category”. Merlot is one of the leading red wines in the UK, said Accolade Wines, and is perfect for consumers. This story continues at Jam Shed boost portfolio with Chilean wine.
Retail Store Windows
JANUARY 5, 2022
Given the season / time of year, this scheme jumped out at us immediately. With remnants of Christmas schemes or Christmas schemes but with Sale signs across the majority of stores we couldnt work out initially if this brand had missed the mark or was pure genius. We've realised that it is the latter although of course this is what they specialise in and while its cold and wet here in London, it is Summer somewhere in the world and we will live in an international city.
Drytac
JANUARY 5, 2022
Australian sign-making business A Sign Design utilised Drytac ViziPrint Deco + to create an attractive set of interior window graphics for the Queensland University of Technology. Australian sign-maker A Sign Design produced a series of striking interior window graphics with Drytac ViziPrint Deco + optically clear window film for the nearby Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
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