Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Body Shop has launched its new concept store, Changemakers’ Workshop, in Brisbane’s Queen St, aiming to raise people’s awareness about the environment. Featuring circularity as the heart of this retail concept, the store has been furnished with sustainable fixtures including repurposed wood and recyclable plastics. It also has 100 per cent recycled countertops made of recycled plastic headed for the landfill, along with a bespoke mural ‘You Are Here’ by local Indigenous artist, R

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 29, 2023

Design firm Leadoff Studio and Spora Health introduce Momma’s Kit – a health monitoring system aiming to reduce Black maternal mortality rates with the help of […] The post Momma’s Kit is here to cut maternal mortality rates among Black women appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Global plus-size fashion retailer City Chic says sales declined 15.8 per cent in the June financial year driven by soft consumer demand in all markets. For the 12 months to July 2, group sales were $268.4 million as demand remained volatile across its markets, despite a 12 per cent increase in the active customer base to 970,000. The company reported an operating loss of $45 million and an underlying loss of $24 million.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As parents prepare for children to head back to school, Amazon Fresh has revealed how the packed lunch box has changed over the last 25 years. The research shows that the majority of British parents (89%) say they feel their child gets a better quality, ‘elevated’ packed lunch than they did as a child.

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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

AUGUST 29, 2023

It stands to reason that quick-service restaurants like Domino’s would be well positioned in a challenging economic environment, with consumers seeking affordable luxuries. However, a series of management missteps contributed to an underwhelming financial performance for the pizza behemoth in FY23. The contributions are set to be felt by Domino’s workforce, with significant job cuts being flagged for the year ahead.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

As a womenswear brand which tweaks classic silhouettes with contemporary tweaks, Lookast has gained a large following in homeland South.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Figurr completed the Caivan offices with a modern industrial feel for their expansive space in Ottawa, Canada. Figurr Architects Collective’s.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Home fragrance retailer Dusk Group has reported a marginal sales decline as cost-conscious consumers tighten their spending. For the year to July 2, sales reached $137.6 million, down 0.6 per cent with like-for-like sales of 13.2 per cent and online sales of $7.5 million. Average transaction value fell 5.7 per cent to $51 driven by cost-conscious consumers while active Dusk rewards members reached 735,000 and accounted for 62 per cent of total sales.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Renovation of A multi-cultural space. We renovated Goshiwon(share house) which was built with red bricks in the 1990s and located.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Mosaic Brands, the Australian apparel retail group, says it will open 40 new large-sized ‘mega stores’ this financial year as it transitions into what it describes as “a more ageless, value-driven, big-box retailer”. The plans were revealed along with the group’s annual result which saw a $33.5 million turnaround from a loss of $16.4 million last year to EBITA of $17.1 million in the year to June 30.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In the digital age, the retail industry faces a plethora of challenges. Efficient financial management is more important than ever, as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find it challenging to manage working capital, ensure timely invoicing, and maintain liquidity to cover payroll and suppliers.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

H&M Singapore has officially relaunched its Orchard Building flagship store in Singapore. After a five-month makeover, customers can enjoy a new store layout, digitised shopping experience and the official introduction of H&M Home. Previously a seasonal pop-up during the brand’s annual holiday campaign, the H&M Home section is now a permanent part of the flagship store, providing a diverse range of home accessories for living spaces, bathrooms and bedrooms.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Take part in attending the ever exciting and growing Makeup Show! The Makeup Show NYC 2024 dates are May 5 th – 6 th. The Makeup Show NYC is a two-day experience that brings together some of the most influential artists and brands in the beauty industry. As the show includes seminars and demo stages, you can follow celebrity makeup artists and experts as they show the latest trends and techniques in the industry.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Prior to Covid-19, I attended a retail sustainability conference in London. I came away with an anecdote that sums up the conundrum facing retailers and marketers today. Dave Lewis, the now ex-CEO of Tesco, was talking about Tesco’s unseen initiatives to take action on sustainability. He introduced the concept of packaged air. Over time, brands in some categories have gradually increased the size of their packaging, out of whack with the contents within, to get more stand-out on a shelf.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This week, Britain’s largest bakery brand, Warburtons, has further expanded and diversified its product range with the launch of its latest exciting NPD, Soft Naans. The Soft Naans have a soft, fluffy texture and an authentic taste that consumers are set to love.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s no secret that secondhand fashion has been having a moment for the past few years. According to a report conducted by ThredUp, an online consignment and thrift store, the US secondhand market is expected to reach (US$70 billion) by 2027. Globally, the market is expected to reach (US$350 billion) in the same time period. Thanks in large part to TikTok and Gen Z’s love of thrifting and vintage fashion, the resale market has never been more robust.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ripping up the rule book and smashing down the walls around wine. Nouveau looks to the old methods of winemaking but brings them into the now. Throwing raves instead of tastings and offering a fresh approach to branding, Nouveau has tapped into new audiences and built a strong community.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Brisbane-based global travel agency Flight Centre Travel Group reported EBITDA of $301.6 million for FY23, an approximately $485 million turnaround from last year’s loss. Total transaction value grew 112 per cent to $22 billion, the company’s second-strongest result. Results were heavily 2H weighted, with almost 70 per cent of underlying EBITDA generated during the six months ended June 30, reflecting improved market conditions after travel restrictions were removed globally, improved industry d

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Global Shop

AUGUST 29, 2023

How many software companies provide free advanced training to their customers dozens of times each year for 15 years straight? Global Shop Solutions does. In fact, they have been doing so for 15 years with Friday Features, a high-level ERP training webinar helping customers simplify their manufacturing by continually improving their ERP skills. Friday Features live webinars are open to all Global Shop Solutions customers at no cost.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 29, 2023

Bringing a new air of fun and sustainability to dog products – design agency Layer led by Benjamin Hubert creates canine-friendly branding for Canada-based Earth Rated […] The post Earth Rated x Layer: fresh branding unleashing a better way to play appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Scrube

AUGUST 29, 2023

Many store owners think putting in many fixtures is the answer to customer satisfaction. In reality, it just leads to a messier and more overwhelming environment for their customers and employees. Simplification of in-store fixtures is more than just a design element. It’s a strategic idea that can help the shopping experience and declutter your store to show what really matters – the products.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 29, 2023

Bridging the gap between the digital and physical world – Royal College of Art graduate Zhaodi Feng presents an interactive toolkit Promptac that allows users to […] The post Intuitively communicating with generative AI through Promptac appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! InMobi, a leading provider of content, monetisation, and marketing technologies that help businesses fuel growth, released insights from its annual Back-to-School Survey targeted to over one thousand school shoppers across North America.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

“Krai Zemli” is a place where time flows in its own way, as nature disposes. We do not rush the.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Silentnight, the UK’s most trusted sleep brand, has relaunched its Rest Assured collection with three newly developed mattresses for hoteliers seeking luxurious comfort for their guests. The range has been handcrafted with sustainability and sleep science front of mind, using natural and sustainable materials of the highest quality, durability and comfor

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Influencers and marketing are playing key roles in the challenge of broadening awareness of sexual health, contraception and the psychological and physiological benefits of using adult toys. A leader in this area is Moments , the leading Australian sexual health and wellness company that sells condoms through Coles and recently released a range of adult toys.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! IKEA is opening its carpark to the Milton Keynes community this weekend for a fun car boot sale to support customers in prolonging the life of their pre-loved belongings and helping to give them a new lease of life.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This week, Iceland is launching more than 500 new products – many shoppers won’t find anywhere else – offering unbeatable variety across hundreds of meal-time favourites families can stock up on ahead of the new school year.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s leading food service baking and pizza brand, Dr. Oetker Professional, has announced the expansion of its out of home pizza offering, and vegan pizza just got even saucier with the latest addition to its vegan range – The Saucy Vegan Stuffed Crust Pepper-no-ni!

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Retail Times

AUGUST 29, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BakeAway has appointed Marc Garcia as its new UK operation director, who brings with him a wealth of expertise and leadership to further elevate the brand’s growth in the UK market. Based in Corby, Northamptonshire, BakeAway is the leading UK manufacturer of pastry and dough, supplying grocery retailers with private label products including puff pastry,

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