Retail Focus

JANUARY 25, 2024

Prepare for an electrifying fusion of artistry and technology as Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the unrivalled global hub for professional audio-visual (pro AV) and systems integration, proudly announces its third-year sponsorship of the dazzling Llum BCN’24 light arts festival. Transforming Barcelona into a luminous masterpiece from 2 – 4 February, Llum BCN’24 promises an immersive journey into the realms of contemporary art, technology, and cutting-edge lighting design and is a programme of

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Online shopping service Stitch Fix’s recent announcement that it would be cutting all full-time stylists and opting for a more casual approach to staffing these roles has raised questions about the viability of the business model, which was first popularised by the likes of Trunk Club in the early 2010s. A Stitch Fix spokesperson confirmed the change to the media and said the reasoning behind the unstitching of its current employment structure for stylists was to ensure flexibility and continue

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

New York City-based Taiwanese-Canadian designer Jason Wu established his eponymous fashion brand in 2007 while also doing stints at other.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Restaurant Brands’ sales increased last year, thanks to recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 Omicron outbreak and the addition of new stores. Full-year sales reached $1.32 billion, up 6.7 per cent from the prior year, with the largest growth experienced across all brands in New Zealand, were sales surged 8.1 per cent to $571.8 million. The company opened two stores there during the fourth quarter of last year, taking the number of stores to 147, in addition to the 118 Pizza Hut stores

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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 Design Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Wildflower honey belongs to the floral honeys. It is produced from the nectar of flowers and collected from various wildflowers.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In the ever-evolving world of cannabis cultivation, Barney’s Farm has stood out as a beacon of quality and innovation. Renowned for its exceptional strains and pioneering spirit, this company has been a favourite among cannabis enthusiasts for decades.

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 25, 2024

Nithin Gangadharan, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Aujan Interiors, on the region’s evolving fit-out market, key offerings of the latest ventures, exciting projects, and aiming for the better of the world. Briefly discuss your current role and responsibilities at Aujan Interiors and your vision moving forward? I am the co-founder of Aujan Interiors.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The plan for the Azabudai Hills branch of “Suzukake,” a wagashi (Japanese sweets) store with its headquarters based in Fukuoka.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Too Good To Go, the social impact company behind the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, announces the launch of Too Good To Go Platform. This modular end-to-end surplus food management solution enables grocery retailers, from hypermarkets to convenience stores, to unlock value from excess inventory.

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Drytac

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Virginia-based company used ReTac Textures film to produce the set of striking wall graphics themed on the classic children’s book, ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Virginia-based diversified printing and signage business Trophy and Sign Center used Drytac ReTac Textures wallcovering film to create a stunning wall mural based on the iconic children’s book, ‘Alice in Wonderland’.

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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.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op announces pilot scheme to financially reward farmers in its beef supply chain for sustainable farming practices. In partnership with its supplier Dunbia, the leading convenience retailer outlines plans to rapidly decarbonise its supply chain in a new ‘Beef Sustainability Pilot’, which will see farmers rewarded for reducing their impact on the envir

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Contra

JANUARY 25, 2024

In the sprawling urban jungles, where digital screens and billboards vie for attention, Out-Of-Home (OOH) and Guerrilla advertising have emerged as a breath of fresh air, blending creativity with physical space. Here, we delve into nine exemplary campaigns that underline the boundless potential of OOH and Guerrilla advertising. What is OOH & Guerrilla Advertising?

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! GroceryAid has announced its 2023 award winners, with 440 organisations achieving an award in recognition of their help in fundraising, increasing awareness and providing expertise for the industry charity throughout last year.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

L’expansion mondiale du commerce électronique a entraîné une augmentation significative des livraisons et des retours pour les transporteurs et les détaillants. Beaucoup de ces entreprises investissent désormais dans des solutions de livraison en magasin pour gérer efficacement ces défis. Cependant, pour maximiser la croissance et offrir une expérience fluide et étendue tout en réalisant des économies substantielles, la mise en place d’un Réseau Ouvert de Consignes se présente comme

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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

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! French whisky brand, Celtic Whisky Distillerie is dropping a fresh new taste with the launch of its new whisky blend, Gwalarn Celtic Malt. The premium spirit is distilled at 40% ABV and joins the growing Celtic Whisky family, alongside the previously launched Gwalarn Celtic Whisky Blend and the distillery’s established French whiskys Glann Ar Mor and Kor

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2024

Michelle Gass’ first day as CEO of Levi Strauss & Co on January 29 has been several months in the making. The global apparel company, which owns Levi’s, Dockers and Beyond Yoga, announced Gass as the successor to outgoing CEO Chip Bergh back in November 2022. The unusually long transition period was designed to ensure a smooth handover, and Gass and Bergh have been working together for the past year.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sainsbury’s has launched an exciting new service in Fosse Park, Leicester with the introduction of a brand-new ultra-rapid Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub at its store at the Grove Farm Triangle. Offering EV drivers speed, reliability and competitive prices the arrival of the new Smart Charge hub, which is easily accessible from the M1 motorway, [R

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Single Malts of Scotland is a range of exemplary single malt Scotch whiskies carefully selected by Elixir Distillers Master Blender from the five main producing regions of Scotland. With a commitment to quality and a passion for the art of whisky making, each release showcases the unique characteristics of Scotland’s diverse distilleries and in

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shanky’s Whip Irish Whiskey Liqueur has embarked on a play for major independent and convenience retail, launching an in-store campaign with Costco which will see the brand sample across 28 Costco depots on 124 dates in the next three months.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Uncrowd, a technology that uses observational data to compare customer experiences between brands, has announced 12 customer experience awards for UK supermarkets, according to data gathered in December. The awards recognise which supermarkets did best on 12 different areas of customer experience in-store.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! DIY, skincare, sleep tech, confectionery and petcare, were just a handful of the 43 categories announced by Product of the Year at last night’s awards ceremony hosted at iconic London venue, Quaglino’s, by acclaimed TV personality Tom Allen (Bake Off: An Extra Slice co-host, The Apprentice: You’re Fired).

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi has announced another round of price cuts on a range of fresh produce and everyday essentials. The latest price cuts mean the UK’s lowest-priced supermarket* has now invested more than £30 million in lowering its prices for customers in the first month of 2024, with reductions across around 100 lines.

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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 Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! N Brown Group, the inclusive fashion and homeware digital retailer, is delighted to announce the appointment of Natalie Rogers as the business’ new Chief People Officer. Natalie will lead the People function and team, with a focus on fully embedding the Group’s agile operating model as it continues an enterprise wide agile transformation across all relev

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sovereign Centros has reported a landmark year at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top ten retail and leisure destinations, with 65 leasing deals covering more than 330,000sq ft completed across the year. The destination also increased its sales – 2023 exceeding 2022 by 7%, and December up 6.5% year-on-year – while footfall rose by […] If you want more

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Brace yourselves for a vibrant floral revolution as 2024 bids adieu to the serene luxury trends of 2023, welcoming back maximalism with open arms. Bold statement pieces and lively colours are reclaiming their spotlight in the realms of fashion, interiors, and floral arrangements, marking a dynamic shift in the aesthetic landscape.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Earlier this month it was announced that Universal Free School Meals for state primary school children in London will be extended for another year, whilst families across the rest on England are still facing strict eligibility criteria.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of Halford’s figures for the 13 weeks ending 29th December 2023; Jamel Boughedda, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The combination of mild and rainy weather, which reduced footfall and demand for winter items, and consumers prioritising spending in more essential areas, harmed

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has welcomed the Government’s decision to continue exempting small shops from unit pricing regulations. In its response to the consultation on improving price transparency and product information for consumers, the Department of Business and Trade has concluded that there is no compelling case for removing the

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, today publishes its Annual Summary and Sustainability Report FY23*. Despite a year with global challenges, the new report shows good business performance as IKEA celebrated 80 years and continued to progress on its journey to become ever more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! At the start of a critical year for the food and consumer goods industry and households across the UK, IGD has released an in-depth Economics Viewpoint Report and new food inflation forecast. With a general election looming and low household income on the rise, food and consumer goods businesses will need to move through a complex economic and […]

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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

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