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Influencer Overload? How to Navigate the World of Influencers in a £21 Billion Industry

Retail Focus

The influencer marketing industry was priced at £21 billion in 2024 and is projected to rise to £25 billion pounds by the close of 2024. Consumers commonly invest in the product recommendations of their chosen influencer; others are turned away by what they deem inauthentic content. In the run-up to Christmas and in the digital age of the investigative consumer, Somebody Digital reveals how brands and consumers alike can cut through the noise to uncover genuine, impactful influence.

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Harvey Norman posts higher sales from July through October

Inside Retail

Harvey Norman posted higher aggregated sales between July 1 and October 31 compared to the same period a year ago. Aggregated sales are from wholly-owned, majority-owned, and independent franchised complexes across various countries. Among all its markets, Malaysia had the highest sales growth of 8.2 per cent, followed by the UK at 7.6 per cent. Slovenia and Croatia rose 4.4 per cent, while Australian franchisees increased 3.2 per cent and Ireland jumped 1.5 per cent.

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Zeal wants to reposition walkers as a luxury product

Design Week

Ex-Seymour Powell industrial designer Josh King and his co-founder Georgia Williams, formerly a retail designer at Dior, have launched the Zeal Lifestyle Walker. “Walkers are seen as an end-of-life experience, but we want to position Zeal as a luxury consumer goods experience,” King says. Up to 70% of people abandon their assistive technologies, including mobility […] Source What to read next: Ikea hacks its own products to make them better suited for disability | Beam’s

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Reviving Waverley Mills with innovation and sustainability

Inside Retail

Walking the windswept grounds of Waverley Mills on the outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania, it’s easy to imagine what Australia’s oldest working textile mill was like in its heyday. Founded in 1874 by Scotsman Peter Bulman on the banks of Distillery Creek, the mill once commanded 80 per cent of the Australian blanket market and employed more than 300 people to card, spin, dye, weave and finish a wide range of woollen products.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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OCEAN NAUTIX vodka by dsg.life

Retail Design Blog

We present the concept of “OCEAN NAUTIX” vodka with a unique design, which is clearly inspired by the theme of.

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Unilever to build US$105 million ‘digital-first’ fragrance house

Inside Retail

Unilever is investing €100 million (US$105 million) to build a “world-class, digital-first” fragrance house, aimed at boosting the expansion of its fragrance segment. The fragrance house will be powered by digital and AI technology, as well as neuroscience techniques to better understand how smell affects mood and enhances emotional wellbeing.

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Six new retail spaces in Australia: From Louboutin and Saint Laurent to Cue

Inside Retail

From Dior’s new beachside boutique in Sydney’s eastern suburbs to Cue’s Pacific Fair store showcasing its new direction, here’s a look at six new store openings from the last quarter. Christian Louboutin Sydney, New South Wales The plush red carpet welcomes patrons into Christian Louboutin’s new boutique, striking a sharp contrast to the glossy white floors of Sydney’s Westfield CBD mall.

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Dior store

Retail Design Blog

Dior has had a presence in Japan for many decades, and in Osaka, the fashion house manages no less than.

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Treat your customers like VIPs to win Black Friday

Inside Retail

Black Friday and Cyber Monday mark the start of a global retail sales period that is the cornerstone of the year for many retailers. This year, however, brands will have to work harder than ever to draw the attention of consumers. Sinch’s own proprietary research shows that it will be harder for brands to win sales. After surveying 1200 consumers in Australia and six other major global markets, Sinch found that Aussies are divided on how liberal they’ll be with their debit cards this year: 33.9

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The Gallery of the Kings Museo Egizio by OMA + Andrea Tabocchini Architecture

Retail Design Blog

The Gallery of the Kings, which houses a collection of colossal statues from the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes (modern-day.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Brace yourself: Lola’s unveils the Brownie Beast, a 20-layered chocolate tower built for legends

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Forget everything you know about desserts. Lola’s has just unleashed The Brownie Beast, a colossal 20-layered creation that promises an epic chocolate experience like no other. This is so much more than just a brownie – it’s the most decadent saga, a must-try adventure for every chocoholic and a feast made to be conquered.

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How Ragged Edge gamified credit scores for Checkmyfile

Design Week

For most people, checking your credit score is a daunting prospect – a hold-your-breath, shield-your-eyes and pray-for-the-best type experience. Checkmyfile wanted to change that, and asked London-based studio Ragged Edge to help them reimagine how people think about credit scores.

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Flying Tiger Copenhagen set to open new Southampton store on Black Friday

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Flying Tiger Copenhagen will be opening a new store in Westquay shopping centre in Southampton, just in time for Black Friday. On Friday the 29th of November, the Danish variety retailer will be celebrating its grand opening with the first 200 customers through its door receiving a complimentary goody bag packed full of fun items.

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How to Avoid Destroying Your Relationship with a Retailer

Retail Bound

In today’s competitive marketplace, maintaining a strong relationship with retailers is crucial for product manufacturers. Retailers are the gatekeepers to consumers, offering manufacturers a platform to display and sell their products. However, this relationship is a delicate one that requires careful nurturing to avoid pitfalls that could damage it.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Waitrose Christmas ad part two – the reveal

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waitrose Christmas ad part two Waitrose has unveiled the second installment of its Christmas advert – Sweet Suspicion, A Waitrose Mystery. Tonight, the nation’s curiosity will finally be satisfied as they reveal who stole the No.1 Red Velvet Bauble Dessert.

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Trump’s tariff plan: How US and Chinese retailers could be impacted 

Inside Retail

President-elect Trump’s announcement on social media platform Truth Social on Monday that the US will be charging an additional 10 per cent tariff on all imports from China comes as many US retailers are already reconsidering their sourcing strategies. “What we are seeing right now is a lot of retailers stocking up on inventory to carry them through the next 6-12 months at which point we are likely to see major adjustments to inventory planning and consumer pricing, depending on how tariffs are

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AO is comfortably back on its feet, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of AO World’s figures for the six months 30th September 2024; Oliver Maddison, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “AO swung back to growth in its H1 FY2024/25, seeing total revenue rise by 6.3%, driven by a 12.8% increase in business-to-consumer (B2C) retail revenue on […]

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Why Muji’s global growth plan is all about product and store expansion

Inside Retail

Ryohin Keikaku executive vice-president and director Satoshi Shimizu delivered a new management policy plan for Muji on November 15, underscoring the lifestyle brand’s ambition to pursue its “second founding” via global expansion , now that its foundations are firmly laid in Japan. Proclamations of global domination are not unusual for Japan’s global retailers – Uniqlo’s parent company, Fast Retailing, has been famous for it over the years – but Ryohin Keikaku’s leadership sees more to the grow

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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B&Q data highlighting Christmas shopping rush amid search for trees

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Customer data from B&Q can reveal Tuesday 26th November will mark the beginning of the festive season rush, as more than 25,000 Brits are expected to start searching for Christmas trees online at diy.com.

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“Ignore the hype – the best brands do”

Design Week

Have you noticed how our visual world is adapting itself to meet the smartphone’s camera lens? The physical world is a pale, undersubscribed version of the attention-sucking social channels where all the juice has accumulated. Every museum, event and restaurant hands you an insta-backdrop on a plate, and few can resist, filling the eye-waves with […] Source What to read next: “The AI revolution needs designing.

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Product innovation crucial to succeed in price-competitive UK food & grocery market, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UK grocers must move beyond competing solely on price and prioritize innovation in their product offerings to attract a growing base of transient shoppers. Developing unique and diverse food ranges is essential to drive long-term growth and customer loyalty.

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Design Forum 2024 Video: Highlights in Action

Design Middleeast

The Design Forum 2024, held on the morning of November 22 at Hilton Al Habtoor City’s Al Joud Ballroom, brought together nearly 400 industry leaders. The event served as a platform for knowledge-sharing, offering professionals the opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in the design sector. Discussions covered key topics such as designing for the region’s young, tech-savvy population, fast-track fit-out projects, and a focused panel on digitalisation by suppliers to enhan

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Mastering E-commerce Strategies to Drive Growth in B2B Distribution

B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s

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Charles Tyrwhitt announces the opening of its new store in Manchester’s iconic Trafford Centre

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Charles Tyrwhitt has announced the opening of a new store in the Trafford Centre, Manchester. One of the north’s most famous shopping landmarks, the new location will showcase the brand’s impressive collection of menswear and will be the second Charles Tyrwhitt store to open in Manchester.

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BP renews UK partnership with Retail Insight to fight food waste and deliver customer value via its WasteInsight solution

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Global oil and gas company and forecourt retailer, BP, has renewed its partnership with Retail Insight, the leading provider of in-store execution software, for an additional three years in the UK, as it continues to reduce food waste across its store estate while enhancing operational efficiencies.

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