Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Kinzu Brands is the business behind successful Australian shoe brand Sol Sana, whose leather boots, mules and sandals are sold by leading retailers around the world, including David Jones, The Iconic, Nordstrom and Revolve. Earlier this year, Kinzu Brands added another shoe brand to its portfolio with the launch of St. Sana. The new line of footwear is made out of recycled polyurethane (PU) leathers and polyester and organic linen and cotton blends.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 16, 2021

Online retail giant The Very Group will continue to enhance its pricing strategies with DemandTec Markdown Optimisation. The Very Group’s three-year renewal expands upon their collaborative relationship with DemandTec , which extends back to 2015. . The Very Group carries products in an array of categories, including toys, sports, electrical, beauty, gifts, jewellery, and accessories – many of which are seasonal items that must be sold by the end of the season to make way for the next season’s

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Homewares retailer Sheridan Australia is taking part in a novel trial in which its shredded cotton products are returned to the soil to test whether it can improve cotton soil health and act as a scalable solution to textile waste. The project is being led by circular economy specialists Coreo in partnership with the Queensland Government, Goondiwindi Cotton, Cotton Australia, Worn Up and Cotton Research and Development Corporation.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Edinburgh’s largest family-run convenience store operator is to open its second East Lothian shop in Gullane on 23 June after securing £430,000 funding from HSBC UK. The funding has helped the retailer buy the Hall Crescent premises and finance the refurbishment of the property. The business, which is owned by husband-and-wife team Franco and Audrey.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a 2.5 per cent increase to the minimum wage set to begin as of 1 July, though the broader retail industry will not be held to the increase until 1 September. The retail sector was given a two-month delay based on the fact that while the industry has certainly recovered from the troughs of 2020, that recovery is patchy and is still adversely impacted by isolated lockdowns – something the FWC expects will continue.

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VMS

JUNE 16, 2021

Last-mile logistics company DoorDash (San Francisco) and specialty retailer PetSmart (Phoenix) have announced a partnetship to facilitate on-demand delivery of pet supplies and accessories across almost 1500 PetSmart locations in the U.S., according to a press release. “At PetSmart we understand our customers’ needs are always evolving,” said PetSmart SVP and CEO Will Smith. “We’re delighted to partner with DoorDash to provide pet parents with access to the essentia

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Funkin Cocktails has expanded its Nitro canned cocktail range with a spiced rum variant. Spiced Rum Zombie (200ml) is a blend of pineapple, orange, lemon, lime and a “hint of spice”. The brand said rum is now included in 38% of cocktails and spiced rum is driving the sub-category (53% between April and June 2020). This story continues at Funkin Cocktails adds spiced rum to canned cocktails range.

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JUNE 16, 2021

Luxury group LVMH has announced a new strategic partnership with Google Cloud as it looks to accelerate innovation across its brands and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology to create more personalised customer experiences. The partnership was announced by Toni Belloni, group managing director at LVMH, at the Viva Technology in Paris on Wednesday.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Mint brand Polo is launching an on-pack competition offering shoppers the chance to win outdoor experiences, as part of a wider brand campaign. The “Win a Hole New Summer Experience’” competition is giving shoppers the chance to win a £200 Virgin Experience Day e-voucher, which can be used on a selection of outdoor activities and. This story continues at Polo launches on-pack competition for convenience shoppers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Supermarket Coles will spend $2.5 billion over the next two years on improving its digital offer, the business announced today. The business will seek to improve its online shopping, as well as its self-service checkouts, data and automation across its warehouses, in an effort to streamline the experiences and make it even simpler for Australians to buy their groceries.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

The number of cash payments made in the UK fell 35% last year, meaning that cash was used for 17% of all payments in the UK, new research shows. UK Finance’s 2021 Payment Markets Report, an analysis of all forms of payments over 2020, shows that cash remains the second most frequently used payment method. This story continues at Cash decline accelerates in pandemic, research finds.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Japanese sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger has unveiled its largest flagship store yet, on London’s Regent Street. The new store is the brand’s first to house the brand’s entire range, including its contemporary collection, the Nippon Made series and its luxury line, The Onitsuka. Located on a prime corner of London’s famous shopping street, the flagship store occupies 9300sqft across two stories.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Retailer Amar Dhillon has bought Blagdon Post Office & Stores, a Londis branded village store located in Bristol, for an undisclosed sum. The store has been owned and operated by Graham and Johanna Brown for more than 21 years and was sold due to retirement. Dhillon, an experienced retail operator based in Gloucestershire, recently sold. This story continues at Bristol c-store secures new owner.

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Design Week

JUNE 16, 2021

The James Dyson Foundation has developed a new education resource which aims to help children understand and combat air pollution. Engineering Solutions: Air Pollution is a teacher’s guide, informed by the work Dyson already does in the sector – particularly with its Pure Cool purifying range of products. “Problem-led design solutions” The pack contains five lesson plans, videos and posters.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

General Store and Stretford Foodhall will be opening two new sites in Sale in Manchester and Northwich in Cheshire later this year. The new units will feature independent street food vendors, bars serving local craft beers, wine and spirit, a coffee shop with bakery unit, and a General Store’s outlet offering artisan alcohol, local fresh. This story continues at Store Group to open new sites in Manchester and Cheshire.

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Design Week

JUNE 16, 2021

“We have sought to bring the history of design to life,” V&A senior curator of design and digital Corinna Gardner says of the museum’s latest gallery, 1900-Now. The space brings together an eclectic mix of some 250 objects – around 40 are new acquisitions – to tell the story of the past century through design. While some familiar pieces are present, others may surprise: a Wi-Fi Barbie or Spanx for men, for instance.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

The Association of Convenience Stores is urging retailers to ensure that they are prepared for the introduction of the new polymer £50, which will be introduced in one week, and are aware of its security features. The new polymer £50 note, which will be issued on 23 June 2021, has advanced security features, including: Hologram. This story continues at ACS urges retailers to prepare for introduction of polymer £50 note.

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JUNE 16, 2021

On July 1st premium chocolate makers, Doisy & Dam, will launch their first brand new product innovation of 2021 - Peanut D&Ds. As they continue to shake up the confectionary aisle, Peanut D&Ds are a new, grown up take on a traditional chocolate treat, made with higher quality ingredients. Like all Doisy & Dam products, Peanut D&Ds are palm oil free, vegan, non GMO and made with ethically sourced chocolate.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Snacking brand Kind is debuting its first TV advert as part of its global creative platform, “Live Kind”. The advert will be on air for seven weeks, supported by out-of-home, social media and digital activity, and aims to reach 21 million households. The “Live Kind” creative platform has been created to “remind and motivate consumers. This story continues at Kind unveils first ever TV advert.

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Design Week

JUNE 16, 2021

Water brand Evian has revealed its latest work with designer Virgil Abloh – an “eco-conscious” in-home water dispenser. The (Re)new has been designed with the aim of reducing plastic, while still providing customers with mineral water. “Evian as an interior decoration” The dispenser features an “innovative water bubble” design, Evian explains.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

British American Tobacco (BAT) has re-branded its Vype e-cigarette brand under a new name. The Vuse range of devices includes a Vuse ePen (£4.99), a Vuse ePod (£9.99) and a Vuse eTank Mini (£19.99). All Vuse ePen pods are compatible with Vype and Vuse ePen devices and are available in a variety of flavours, including. This story continues at Vype unveils new branding.

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Natural Insight

JUNE 16, 2021

In 2019, Natural Insight joined forces with Movista to solve some of retail’s most complex retail challenges. This move merged Natural Insight and Movista’s ecosystems, enhancing solution capabilities for all customers. Two years later and the momentum has yet to slow down. Here’s an update in case you’ve missed it.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

The NFRN says increasing the national minimum wage will seriously harm smaller businesses looking to recover from financial difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. In its response to the Low Pay Commission’s consultation, the NFRN said that although news and convenience retail were classified as essential” and permitted to remain open, the closure of non-essential.

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VMS

JUNE 16, 2021

A French court has ordered IKEA to pay a $1.2 million fine for improperly gathering and storing data on its workers, reports Reuters. Ingka Group, which owns the majority of IKEA stores globally, is accused of violating workers’ privacy by reviewing bank account records, paying to obtain police records and even creating fake employees to write disciplinary reports on staff. “IKEA Retail France has strongly condemned the practices, apologised and implemented a major action plan to prevent t

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

The moratoriums on aggressive debt enforcement will be extended for a further nine months, the government has announced. The move, which stops landlords from taking tenants to court for non-payment, was due to end on 30 June. It is estimated that firms in retail and hospitality are currently £5bn in rent debt. The government also. This story continues at Government extends eviction ban.

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JUNE 16, 2021

Restoration Hardware’s chief executive didn’t mince words when discussing the general landscape of store design on a recent earnings call, describing “most retail stores” as “windowless boxes that lack any sense of humanity,” pyments.com reports. CEO Gary Friedman attributed his company’s soaring revenues and profitability in recent years to improved store design, noting how its legacy locations have been turned into inspiring “design galleries.”.

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JUNE 16, 2021

Hygiene soap brand Lifebuoy has launched a range of cleaning products. The five-piece Lifebuoy Botanitech range is available now and includes a 735ml trigger spray (£2) with an eco refill pack (£1.50), a 400ml surface spray (£4), a 440ml general purpose cleaner (£4) and a 60-pack of wipes (£2). The launch will be supported by. This story continues at Lifebuoy moves into home care category.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2021

Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s has opened six new stores in locations across the UK in the past month and aims to keep adding to the momentum as the summer heats up! Swinton in Manchester, Daventry, Market Harborough, Bradford, Brighouse in Yorkshire, and Totton in Hampshire are the latest towns where local residents can now enjoy the treat of Papa John’s pizza, made with the finest, freshest ingredients for a better flavour.

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Dezeen

JUNE 16, 2021

Design and architecture agency Studiopepe references Milan's offices and metro stations in its revamp of the fourth floor of the city's renowned luxury department store La Rinascente. The fourth floor, which is home to the store's womenswear department, has been reimagined by the Milanese studio using bold graphic elements and pop colours. The interior is dotted with colourful accents including changing rooms encircled in orange curtains (top image) and Rodolfo Bonetto's Boomerang armchair (abov

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Talking Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Asda will roll out its refill offering to four more stores by the end of the year. The supermarket will also be partnering with more household brands and engaging with customers in different parts of the UK to “understand how best to encourage refill participation among as many customers as possible” The additional refill stores. This story continues at Asda extends refill offering.

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