Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Australian retail sales increased minimally last December as more consumers opted to purchase on Black Friday in the prior month, reflecting cost of living pressures. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed that shoppers spent $35.1 billion in December, up 0.8 per cent year over year. “Today’s retail trade figures confirm that Australian consumers pulled forward much of their Christmas spending to November’s Black Friday sales,” said Anneke Thompson, chief econo

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 29, 2024

Queensgate has announced that Frasers Group plc is set to open several dynamic stores in Queensgate, Invesco’s 835,000 sq ft shopping centre, located in the heart of the city. Frasers Group will open the doors to a Frasers and Sports Direct, occupying the former John Lewis space. These stores will create compelling retail destinations in Queensgate Shopping Centre , together totalling 92,500 sq. ft.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Trans-Tasman vacuum retailer Godfreys has collapsed into administration and is expected to shut down 54 stores as well as cull 193 jobs. The 93-year-old company has appointed Craig Crosbie, Robert Ditrich and Daniel Walley from PwC Australia as voluntary administrators. “Sadly, like many retailers, we have been heavily impacted by consumer confidence and spending due to the economic era of high inflation, rising interest rates, and intense cost-of-living pressures,” said Jane Allen, daughter of

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Venice and its carnival, an ode to elegance and an invitation to celebrate. We don our masks to interpret the.

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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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

The founder and CEO of New Zealand skincare brand Emma Lewisham shares not only a name but an ethos with her business. Emma Lewisham, both the founder and the brand, has disrupted the beauty industry since launching in 2019 with a skincare line designed to be sustainable for people and the planet. “I think our success is in most part due to our dedication to never compromise,” Emma Lewisham told Inside Retail.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Although already having a sizeable store in downtown Osaka, sportswear giant NIKE sees room for growth and has expanded its.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Grizzo Studio accomplished a monochromatic yet warm office space for the Zapiola in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For this 240 m2.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

E-commerce giant Amazon’s planned acquisition of robotics company iRobot will not push through after the parties agreed to terminate their agreement, citing regulatory hurdles in the European Union. IRobot has announced a significant restructuring plan to reduce costs and said it would cut about 31 per cent of its workforce, or 350 jobs. Founder Colin Angle has stepped down as CEO, saying given the current challenges, he and the board “mutually decided that iRobot will be better serv

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Retail Times

JANUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! It’s time to sport your salopettes, get out your goggles, and slip on your snow boots – transporting you to the French mountains, friends can get a round of free drinks for dining in their slope-appropriate attire.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Recent data from Airwallex , reveals a Q4 uptrend: Australians increased their online spending by nearly $200 during the peak sales season of 2023 compared to 2022. This surge – notably in e-commerce, travel, and financial services – presents greater revenue opportunities but also calls for strategic caution. A considered look in the rearview mirror can help us forge a strong path ahead.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

“Riva Vista Riverfront Resort” is a 61 keys hotel situated next to Kok River in the heart of Chiang Rai.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Carly Broderick is no novice to the retail industry. With several decades of retail experience under her belt, including nearly 10 years spent with Target as a senior buyer and director across multiple categories (toys, pharmaceuticals, sporting goods, skincare, bath, and fragrances), Broderick knows exactly what big-box retailers are looking for. That’s where Miles, a personal care brand designed for the tween/teen category comes in.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! London’s biggest food redistribution charity, The Felix Project, is scaling up its operations across South London, as demand for its services continues to soar. Later this year, the charity will open a new, larger depot in Deptford with a £500,000 donation from Amazon over five years to fund the rent, utilities, and the recruitment of […] If you wa

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Aesop’s Queer Library is set to return to Melbourne and Sydney this February to showcase a selection of titles by 45 LGBTQIA+ authors. The body care brand will open the library at Aesop QV in Melbourne from February 7 to 11 and at Aesop Bondi Junction in Sydney from February 28 to March 3. During those dates, Aesop will remove all its products from the shelves and replace them with the selected books purchased from Melbourne’s queer bookshop Hares & Hyenas, Allen & Unwin, and Unive

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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 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is on a mission to get the nation out of a fruit and veg rut after new research revealed a quarter (24%) of Brits buy the same produce items every week. The UK’s cheapest supermarket has compiled a set of recipes to inspire the nation when cooking which it will continue to add to […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch!

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Advanced Planning Systems (APS) are at the heart of digital transformation when looking to improve operations management. Companies in Australia and New Zealand have traditionally lagged in investment in this area. The benefits of implementation that we usually observe are: A 20 per cent reduction in working capital. A 3 per cent reduction in COGS.

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Scrube

JANUARY 29, 2024

In modern retail, the concept store has emerged as a fascinating and dynamic retail idea. But what exactly is a concept store? In this blog post, we will delve into the world of concept stores, exploring their unique characteristics, purpose, and why they have become a captivating trend in the retail industry.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Feather & Black, the luxury British furniture brand owned by Dreams, announces a new partnership with established retailer NEXT to bring an online curated collection of their furniture and beds to its discerning audience.

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 29, 2024

Andy Boutle, Head of Digital Construction at ALEC talks about digitalisation, fantastic software and tools, and ALEC’s drive towards data standardisation Every construction firm today would agree that digitalisation is key, but has this recognition translated to an on-ground reality? How would you assess the regional construction industry in this regard?

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Retail Times

JANUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., a leader in learning and talent experience solutions, today announced that Kingfisher plc, an international home improvement organisation, is leveraging Cornerstone’s leading Learning and Performance management solutions to help connect employee goals with business outcomes and power a future-ready workforce.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 29, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi, Sainsbury’s and bp have been named three of the retail industry’s happiest workplaces after being shortlisted for a leading award being run in association with industry charity the Retail Trust at this year’s Retail Week Awards.

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