Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Harrods has launched its first stand-alone H beauty destination in Scotland, in the heart of Edinburgh. Following two successful H Beauty store openings across England, the latest H beauty, will be located at St James Quarter, in the heart of Edinburgh’s shopping district. The store is an experiential playground where both beauty novices and experts can discover the industry’s most innovative brands in addition to finding their long-standing favourites. © Sandy Young Photography Sandy Young/scot

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Coles is among the first Australian businesses to have signed up to the new Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency report, which will encourage reporting of net emissions in a clear and standardised way. The new report was launched on Tuesday by the Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor, who said business has an important role to play in reducing the country’s carbon emissions.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

New research reveals almost three quarters of workers in Britain love to receive corporate gifts, claiming that it makes them feel valued and appreciated. . A nationwide study of more 1,500 employees, commissioned by leading promotional products company 4imprint.co.uk , explored what it is that British workers enjoy most about their job. . Findings show that despite the salary, the feeling of being part of a team is important to more than half (51%) of those polled. .

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Online liquor retailers in NSW have been warned they face undercover investigations to test they are complying with reforms introduced in July designed to make it harder to sell alcohol to minors and problem drinkers. Liquor & Gaming NSW director of compliance Dimitri Argeres revealed a two-phase compliance operation commencing this month to “scrutinise the laws in action” starting with an audit of mandatory training, data records and supplier websites, and checks on self-exclusion options a

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

KP Snacks has refreshed its packaging to mark its £150m sales milestone earlier this year. The new packs will be available from December and feature “vibrant colours, sharp graphics and bold patterns”. John McDougall, brand manager at KP Snacks, said: “Hula Hoops is an iconic brand and continues to be a dominant player in the crisps, This story continues at Hula Hoops unveils refreshed packaging.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

ASX-listed fast food operator Collins Foods has reported strong growth in its European operations while its Asia business struggled with Covid-19 restrictions. The company reported an 8.5 per cent revenue increase to $534.2 million in the first half of FY22, with KFC Australia delivering record revenue of $433.7 million, up 4.4 per cent, despite the challenges of cycling record in-store sales growth from last year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Australian consumers spent more than $8 billion across the Cyber Week shopping event, according to a NAB analysis. NAB found that the big winners were technology retailers, which saw sales jump 168 per cent compared to the same period during pre-pandemic 2019, and footwear brands, which saw sales jump 92 per cent. Compared to 2020 , however, the event was fairly flat.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Publishers failed dismally to get their newspapers out on time in last weekend’s bad weather, says the NFRN. The NFRN says that publishers and wholesalers should re-assess their contingency plans after newsagents up and down the country suffered late deliveries on Saturday (27 November). The organisation reported that its contact centre was inundated with complaints.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Byron Bay streetwear brand Afends is opening a new concept store in Melbourne’s QV shopping centre this week. It marks the brand’s fifth bricks-and-mortar location in Australia and the start of a bigger push into physical retail in the months ahead. A new store in one of Sydney’s most premium shopping districts is set to open next April, with another location in Australia to open by the end of June.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Drytac ViziPrint Deco + features a special ink-receptive topcoat for greater adhesion of inks; now certified for use on HP Latex 300/500/700/800 Printer Series running HP Latex Inks. Drytac, a leading manufacturer of adhesive-coated products, has expanded its high-quality portfolio of printable media solutions with the launch of ViziPrint Deco + , a 50µ (2 mil) optically clear gloss PET film with a permanent acrylic adhesive.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The pandemic has unleashed some cracking purchasing behaviours. At the start of lockdown, panic buying cleared every supermarket of bog roll and baked beans. Then, as we began to emerge from our caves, it was all about “revenge” spending as pent up purchasing converted at the cash register. And now, if consultancy firm KPMG is to be believed, up next is mindful consumption.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A store manager has been inspired by his four legged friend to walk more than 17 miles to work whilst picking up litter on the way. Jack Coles will be walking to work for wildlife on Friday [3 December] from Fareham to The Co-operative Food – Bosham in the hope that it will make a […].

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VMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Though online sales were most likely down on Cyber Monday this year thanks to supply chain challenges, data shows that overall U.S. consumer confidence is strong, reports U.S. News and World Report. “Online sales on big shopping days like Thanksgiving and Black Friday are decreasing for the first time in history, and it is beginning to smooth out the shape of the overall season,” said Taylor Schreiner, Director, Adobe Digital Insights.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The Design Museum’s new exhibition exploring the life and visual stylings of Amy Winehouse hopes to provide an “intimate connection” with the late singer and her creative process. Amy: Beyond the Stage tracks Winehouse’s career and public image from her childhood across two albums, Frank and Back to Black, examining both her eclectic musical influences and relationship with fashion.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Brett Biggs, a 22-year veteran of Walmart and current Chief Financial Officer, will leave the company, according to CNBC. “Given the tremendous positioning and momentum of the company, now felt like the right time to transition to the next chapter in my personal and professional life,” Biggs said in a press release. He will remain in the role until his successor has been named to help with the transition and will officially leave on Jan. 31.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Abuse of retail staff trying to enforce mask-wearing in shops is a real risk, says the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The rule that masks must be worn in shops returned this morning and the ACS said that staff should not be made responsible for enforcing the law. ACS chief executive James Lowman said: “We. This story continues at Shop staff should not have to enforce mask rules, says ACS.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Black Cow, the World’s Smoothest Vodka, has been named the ‘UK’s Best Drinks Producer 2021’ after winning at the prestigious BBC Food & Farming Awards, on 24th November. Initially nominated for the award by over 500 members of the public, Black Cow was then judged by presenter and brewer Jaega Wise who visited the Black […].

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Independent Retail News has updated its downloadable poster for retailers, following the latest mask mandate. The government announced last week that face masks will be compulsory in shops and on public transport from today (30 November), in response to a new Covid-19 variant being detected in the UK. Retailers are required to communicate the rules.

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Retail Store Windows

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This is quite an interesting solution for this time of year. We do love the references to a more traditional Christmas with the exterior of the window and the use of branches to highlight the space. However, just look at these incredible stone-like structures too. We haven't quite decided whether we love them of hate them although it is refreshing not to see trees at least.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Spar has signed a sponsorship deal with Premier League Burnley to support the football club’s charity work. The deal, arranged through Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co, will see Spar’s name added as a sponsor through the club’s All Onside charity package. Spar has a strong presence in Burnley and has served the borough’s communities. This story continues at Spar backs Burnley’s off-the-pitch charity efforts.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Sierra Reed: Welcome to The Bottom Line at TTG. I’m here with Robin Dean. And today we’re going to talk about the International Roofing Expo. Robin, tell us about the IRE Show. Robin Dean: The International Roofing Expo, IRE, is February 1st through 3rd in New Orleans. It brings together roofing and exteriors builders in the community to learn about innovative new trends, products and services, technologies.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A new Starbucks®?Drive Thru?store will open?at Fife Central Retail Park, Kirkcaldy,?on Tuesday 30 November. Operated by Starbucks® licensee, Burton & Speke, the store will create 25?new jobs.? To celebrate the opening, the store?will?be distributing vouchers with special offers during the first few days of trading. Customers are invited to enjoy their favourite Starbucks® beverage or try Starbucks® new Holiday […].

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Bristol-based Next Boatworks unveils the C1X rowboat combining 3D-printed carbon with innovative components. For over a decade, carbon fiber in boat building has resulted in lighter, stronger and more fuel-efficient products. Equipped with this knowledge and 3D-printing technology, Next Boatworks set out to create a brand new carbon rowboat. Every design consideration has been made with comfort and stability in mind, from the wide-track seat to the full foredeck, which balances out the reverse b

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As part of its ambition to make healthy and sustainable diets easy for everyone, IGD is today launching the first results from its in-store behaviour change trials, testing what strategies at point of sale could shift consumers towards making healthier, more sustainable food and drink choices.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Lululemon (Vancouver, British Columbia) has filed a lawsuit against Peloton (New York) that alleges the exercise bike maker is selling knock-offs of its sports bras and leggings, CNN Business reports. The suit, filed on Monday in the Central District of California, seeks monetary damages for Peloton’s creation of what Lululemon calls “copycat products.” Days earlier, Peloton sued the Canadian apparel maker asking a court to declare it had not infringed on any of Lululemon’s intellect

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A collaboration between Saputo Dairy UK (SDUK), a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients, and Wipak UK Ltd., a leading supplier of innovative flexible packaging solutions, has seen both companies advance their sustainability ambitions through a project which saw 33% of virgin plastic replaced with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material across a range of block cheese packaging.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, November 30, 2021 – Nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers have adapted and enticed customers with a number of incentives throughout November.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Choccy Cranberry is a brand new flavour arriving in time for the winter season and brings together a beautiful blend of chocolate and fruit, whilst also being vegan and gluten free.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Retailers have brought forward final online order dates for Christmas delivery as supply chain problems continue to bite, according to ParcelHero. The company had warned that many retailer’s delivery dates were too optimistic given driver shortages, port delays and other supply chain issues. “Delivery issues are already biting,” said ParcelHero’s head of consumer research, David Jinks. “Right now, some retailers, such as ASOS UK (Lichfield), Cath Kidston, Joules, and The White

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

New data from Dixa, a leading customer engagement platform, has today revealed that brands are struggling to meet evolving consumer demands and expectations in the realm of customer service.

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