Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Battersea Power Station announced today that global training brand, NOBULL , will open its first permanent concept store in Europe in the newly restored Grade II* listed Power Station , which opened its doors to the public on 14 th October 2022 alongside Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street for London. Founded in Boston in 2015, NOBULL is a footwear, apparel and accessory brand with a strong global community.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Following nine consecutive interest rate increases in Australia – with more likely to come – retailers are having to navigate a challenging economic environment, as consumers are looking to cut back their spending across a range of categories. This was arguably felt in December 2022, which saw a 3.9 per cent drop in consumer spending. Industry experts are also predicting challenging months ahead, with weaker-than-usual results expected ahead of key calendar events.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull has continued to expand its leading offer with the arrival of Spanish fashion retailer Mango. Mango has taken a 5,250 sq ft ground floor unit on a new ten-year lease. The arrival of Mango is in line with the wider strategy- developed and implemented by Touchwood owner The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”) alongside asset manager Sovereign Centros – to diversify the scheme’s offer and attract premium brands to the scheme.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Calvin Klein has unveiled its international campaign ‘Feel Pride’ in celebration of Pride 2023, which features Australasian celebrities. With support for LGBTQIA+, some of those involved in the campaign come from communities where homosexuality may not be as easily accepted as in others. The ad campaign features Australian and New Zealand artists such as Troye Sivan, Nathan McGuire, and Manahou Mackay, and was shot in Sydney by Joe Brennan.

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Design Week

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Sir Jony Ive has designed the official coronation emblem for King Charles III, depicting flora from each of the four UK nations as a gesture to the King’s love of the natural world. The rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and the shamrock of Northern Ireland merge to form the shape of St Edward’s crown, which the King will be crowned with during the service.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Corporate climate pledges are mushrooming as global companies seek to reassure customers and investors about their green credentials by promising net zero emissions and carbon-neutral products. But multinational companies branding themselves as climate leaders mostly have “inadequate and ambiguous” plans to fulfil their promises, according to a report published on Monday by the NewClimate Institute, a Berlin-based think-tank.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Leading Japanese fashion and beauty retail consultancy World Mode Holdings Group (WMH Group) is expanding into the Malaysian market with the launch of World Mode Malaysia (WM Malaysia). The local branch will offer a number of consultancy services, ranging from retail store management to visual merchandising, digital marketing and retail technology for omnichannel solutions, in an effort to elevate Malaysia’s beauty and fashion retail industry.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We’re thrilled to announce the conclusion of the first phase of the inaugural edition of the DesignWanted Award. Over 1,500 applications from over 40 countries poured […] The post DesignWanted Award: the shortlist is announced! appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Pureplay online furniture and homeware retailer Temple & Webster’s profits slump in its December half as consumers return to in-store shopping. For the six months to December 31, sales fell 12 per cent to 207 million while EBITDA was recorded at $7.3 million. Tax-paid profits fell 46.7 per cent to $3.9 million. The company said the contribution of its private label collection to sales increased to 28 per cent in the half.

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Shopperations

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It's the middle of February, and love is in the air, so we wanted to take this opportunity to share a few words of love and gratitude to our users.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Late last year, Wesfarmers – the folks behind Bunnings, Kmart, Officeworks, Catch and Target – announced it had done a deal with Disney for a subscription bundle combining Disney+ and OnePass. OnePass is a membership program that gives customers free delivery and deals across the Wesfarmers brands. Usually, it’s $4 a month. Combined with Disney, which gives you access to streaming service Disney+, it’s $14.99 a month.

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Shopperations

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It's the middle of February, and love is in the air. So we wanted to take this opportunity to share a few words of love and gratitude to our users.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Katie Derrett has been named CEO of the National Online Retailers Association (Nora). Derrett was formerly COO and executive GM of the organisation and prior to that held various senior positions in event management and content teams. In a LinkedIn post, Paul Greenberg, Nora chair, described Derrett as a “quiet, but tenacious achiever” Nora and its members have greatly benefited from her progression from the head of content to executive GM and now CEO.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Two thirds of British consumers (67%) state that their disposable income decreased ‘a lot’ in the last 12 months, according to data from YouGov’s new Financial Outlook 2023 global whitepaper from YouGov Profiles. The same number (67%) also predict their disposable income to decrease ‘a lot’ in the next 12 months (29% decrease a lot and 31% decrease a little).

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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The post-pandemic landscape shows many positive signs for customers and retailers alike, accelerating the adoption of online shopping and vast improvements in the online user experience. Inflation concerns are still on many minds globally. However, Australian consumers are the most optimistic about the situation. The resilience of Australians, mixed with growing interest in sustainable shipping and supporting a circular economy, gives merchants new avenues to pursue.

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Scrube

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Giving your customers a more satisfying experience and contributing to increased profits can now be achieved with custom displays and fixtures. These products not only provide businesses various advantages over traditional off-the-shelf designs but offer opportunities that allow any organization the potential to reach its full capabilities! Learn how these unique solutions are paving the way for success in today's retail industry.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

KMD Brands has reported “record” sales in its December half due to strong sales momentum in the second quarter. A trading update of unaudited accounts for the six months to January 31 reveals sales increased 34 per cent to $546 million with particularly positive trading in Australia. By brand, Kathmandu sales continued to recover, up 51 per cent compared to the same period last year while Oboz’s first-half sales rebounded by 124 per cent from supply chain constraints.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Families who receive Free School Meal Vouchers are eligible to use them at all Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores over the February half term to help ease the cost of living crisis.

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

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Eye on ESG

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A recent attention-grabbing report by the Guardian, Die Zeit and SourceMaterial claimed that “ more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets by biggest certifier are worthless “. This prompted a swift detailed rebuttal by Verra – the world’s largest certifier of offsets and the organization subject to the criticism – who argued that the Guardian’s reporting contained “ numerous falsehoods and distortions ” and asserted that the studies cited in the related analysis were “ not appropriate for av

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Every Red Nose Day, the nation comes together to help those who need it most – with a rosy Red Nose, and a smile to match. This year, there’s a twist, because not only is there a Nose you can wear, but also one you can plant! Home and garden experts, Homebase couldn’t be prouder to be the exclusive in-store retailer of Comic Relief’s brand new, official The Red Nose That Grows.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Are you looking for a way to make your local retail shop stand out from all the rest? Whether it’s redesigning the store interior, creating engaging marketing campaigns, or finding innovative products, there are plenty of creative ways to make your store truly shine. Creative and unique ideas can help you make a lasting impression on passersby and turn them into regulars!

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Houmous and Falafel brand RAMONA’S has announced that it will increase its distribution in Sainsbury’s by over 35% as it moves from Lunch Fixture to Core Category Fixture to give the vibrant British brand greater prominence with consumers.

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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In August last year, Zhima Health, a brand owned by the renowned TCM firm Tongrentang, put its first store in.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull has continued to expand its leading offer with the arrival of Spanish fashion retailer Mango. Mango has taken a 5,250sq ft ground floor unit on a new 10-year lease.

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Bay Cities

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

While sustainability in packaging was an increasing priority before COVID-19, the pandemic accelerated the focus on sustainable packaging.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Gü, the number one chilled desserts brand in the UK, is introducing Mixology, its most grown-up range to date. Layered with playful textures and exciting flavours, with a trace of alcohol, the range is available in three fun flavours, inspired by the UK’s most loved cocktails.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Jonathan Tuckey Design reveals towering structures at Malin + Goetz Canary Wharf Jonathan Tuckey Design has unveiled the studio’s fourth.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Evri, the UK’s largest dedicated parcel company, has appointed Lyn Warren as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), as part of its commitment to investing in its people as the business continues to grow and transform.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Refresh of an existing store to create a flagship destination for a high end jewellery brand. We wanted to create.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The only international fashion sourcing platform of its kind in the UK, Source Fashion launched at Olympia London yesterday. Suzanne Ellingham, director of sourcing Source Fashion opened the inaugural show, said: “When we launched, we wanted to create a platform where any buyer could buy from any of the manufacturers with the knowledge they were ethically driven.

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