Retail Focus
MARCH 18, 2025
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Inside Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Myer’s net profit declined 18 per cent to $42 million in the first half, reflecting what the company described as an increase in the cost of doing business. The department store chain noted incurring higher employee costs, higher support office costs related to a new marketing agency and a separate investment in transformation capabilities. Sales remained flat at $1.83 billion, attributed to mixed trading conditions, store closures, and Myer Exclusive Brands stock trapped at its national d
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Retail Design Blog
MARCH 18, 2025
Laconicum, the renowned online cosmetics store, recently took a new step into the physical world with its first pop-up: ‘The.
Chutegerdeman
MARCH 18, 2025
Bold flavors, experiential foods, and food sustainabilityall driven by consumer preferences. The post 2025 Food and Beverage Trends: What Retailers Need to Know appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Design Wanted
MARCH 18, 2025
EDIT Napoli, the international fair dedicated to editorial and authorial design, is set to return for its seventh consecutive edition […] The post EDIT Napoli 2025: a new chapter in authorial design at La Santissima appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Ending his reign at LVMHs watch division, LVMH heir Frederic Arnaults appointment as the CEO of luxury Italian cashmere label Loro Piana has fueled speculation about the future of top management at the worlds largest luxury conglomerate. Arnault, the fourth of chairman Bernard Arnaults five children, will start his new role on June 10. Bernard Arnault can use the brands in his portfolio to educate his children in the business and benefit from them bringing a fresh perspective.
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Inside Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Put yourself in the customer’s shoes for a sec. Youre heading to this great shop you heard about from your friends. Maybe you saw one of its ads as well. Youre keen to check it out. When you get there you look in the window and its all a bit meh. Maybe it looks a bit cheap, not in keeping with the shop you have in your head. Either way, if this is the face of the business it looks pretty uninviting.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 18, 2025
As night falls, Metic Bar in Shanghai’s Putuo District stands out from the ordinary. All Design Studio (ADS) transforms the.
Inside Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
Cotton On has appointed Joanne Ciconte, the youngest driver accepted into the Formula 1 Academy this year, as its brand ambassador. The 16-year-old Formula 4 racer has already boasted an impressive career, winning the Australian Karting Championship Pink Plate in 2023 and being a finalist in the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars. Cotton On will sponsor Ciconte both on and off the track, covering expenditures on race days and during training, as well as providing special trackside costumes to guara
Drytac
MARCH 18, 2025
Co-Authored by Kieran Blacknall, Operations Manager and Cameron Russell , Laboratory Technician at Drytac. When it comes to selecting the right adhesive for your sticking needs, it is easy to get caught up in the numbers. One common misconception is that higher tack equates to better adhesive performance and strength. However, the reality is far more complex.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gander is thrilled to support Love Food Hate Wastes Food Waste Action Week, running from 17th 23rdMarch 2025. Food Waste Action Weekis the flagship annual event delivered by WRAPsLove Food Hate Waste.The campaign helps households develop the tools they need to cut food waste at home.
Design Middleeast
MARCH 18, 2025
GROHE is set to transform water experiences at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt GROHE ISH 2025 Enhancing water experiences: GROHE offers Pure Joy of Water thanks to a commitment to quality, technology, design, and sustainability. First GROHE Water Insights 2025 reveals Middle East consumers lead in water-scarcity awareness and the adoption of water-saving solutions; 72% and 60% respectively.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Easter is calling, and Lolas is answering with an irresistible new collection guaranteed to steal the show at every springtime gathering. Think fluffy cupcakes, decadent layer cakes, gooey brownies, and postal-perfect treats dressed in pastel hues, rich chocolate, and playful Easter decorations.
Design Middleeast
MARCH 18, 2025
We are proud to announce that Havelock One is our Silver Sponsor for the Design Middle East Awards KSA 2025 , scheduled for April 15 at Voco Riyadh. Established in 1998, Havelock One has grown to become one of the largest fit-out and manufacturing companies in the GCC. Known for its experienced workforce and commitment to delivering the highest standards, the company has fostered a strong workplace culture.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! snuggs, the London-based and leading European innovator in period underwear, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking partnership with Manchester City Womens Football Club, marking the first-ever design collaboration of its kind globally between a professional womens football team and a period underwear brand.
Retail Bound
MARCH 18, 2025
In a world seemingly dominated by online shopping, you might wonder why any product brand would consider entering physical retail. But while ecommerce is thriving, something magical happens when customers can touch, feel, and experience products in a real-world setting. Transitioning from ecommerce to physical retail is a bold step, but when done right, it can elevate a brand to new heights.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mindful Chef, the UKs highest-rated recipe box, is proud to announce a major milestone:20 million hot school meals donated through its longstanding charity partner,One Feeds Two. The company first partnered with One Feeds Two in 2017, with a shared mission to combat child hunger – one of the worlds most pressing humanitarian challenges.
Design Week
MARCH 18, 2025
Korean Air is repositioning to offer a hospitality-inspired passenger experience, with branding by Lippincott. The agency’s rebrand follows the unveiling of new cabin interiors last summer by PriestmanGoode, and the recent announcement of new lounges by LTW Designworks in Singapore. The airline’s uniforms will also get a redesign.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Easter, Tesco is making celebrations extra special with a showstopping range of exclusive branded Easter eggs, available only at Tesco. From exciting new launches to returning favourites, theres a perfect treat for every chocolate enthusiast, whether youre drawn to classic flavours, playful surprises, or indulgent premium options.
Design Week
MARCH 18, 2025
Channel 5 is rebranding as 5 to encourage viewers to “reappraise” its programmes. The channel, which launched in 1997 and is now the UK’s third biggest commercial TV station, has rolled out a new visual and verbal identity, redesigned its online streaming product, and launched its biggest ever ad campaign. It was bought by Paramount […] Source What to read next: How&How’s Chester Zoo website inspired by streaming platforms | “Design is deciding” R
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Over eight in 10 (86%) British retail brands believe social commerce is democratising the retail landscape, levelling the playing field by allowing mid-market businesses to compete against enterprise level companies and achieve commercial success regardless of size and resource, according to the latest research from Scurri, the next-generation delivery m
Design Week
MARCH 18, 2025
Two UK universities have topped a global ranking of the best art and design courses. But one leader is warning the UK cannot take its place at the forefront of creative education for granted. The QS World University Rankings, published by higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds, collect data from 151,000 academics and 100,000 employers.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! IKEA will open the doors of its highly anticipated Oxford Street store onThursday, 1stMay, marking the completion of an extensive environmental upgrade of the Grade II listed building at 214 Oxford Street in central London.
Inside Retail
MARCH 18, 2025
At Centric, we spent some time listening to our many customers needs, wants and pain points, and cross-referenced those trending insights with industry thought leaders to ensure alignment to predict the major trends for this year. In the end, we identified several trends shaping retail technology as the market continues to face a rapidly evolving landscape, intense global competition, faster product development cycles and demanding consumer expectations.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Charlie Bigham’s launches three new dishes tomorrow (March 19), including a standout offering that introduces a new lamb dish to the brand. The dishes – Salmon Parmentier, Moroccan Lamb Meatballs & Fragrant Couscous and Calabrian Chicken & Roasted Potatoes – will appear across Waitrose and Ocado from March 19th.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Minka Dink London, an independent female-led fashion brand creating timeless, versatile clothing that stands the test of time, is opening its third pop-up starting on Saturday 29th March, on the King’s Road for three weeks.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Back in 2023, Myprotein launched their first collaboration with global iconic confectionary brand Chupa Chups, launching aMyprotein Strawberry Chupa Chupa flavoured clear wheyand after selling out, it isnow back by popular demand,available atMyprotein.com.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Members of the beauty industry body, CEW UK, received an exclusive global beauty trend briefing from the global intelligence company NielsenIQ (NIQ). The insights were unveiled following the release of the NielsenIQ 2025 Global Beauty Trends and Growth Report, which pooled data from a variety of NIQ sources as well as World Data Lab and […] If you
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! To mark the occasion, Lavazza has crafted theSaatchi Flowers Signature Cappuccino, a luxurious blend of rich espresso infused with delicate floral notes of Parma Violet, topped with creamy oat milk, a tribute to the exhibitions celebration of flowers as a cultural symbol.
Retail Times
MARCH 18, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kefirkoallows consumers to enjoy homemade kefir with the introduction of its two unique kefir-making kits: the Organic Milk Kefir Maker with Fresh Kefir Grains and the Organic Water Kefir Maker with Dehydrated Kefir Grains.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
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