Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Sneaker retailer Platypus has opened its 200th store, marking a “significant” milestone in the company’s history. Platypus has already launched nine new locations this year, with plans to establish an additional 30 by the end of June. Platypus, which was acquired by Accent Group in 2007, currently has 167 stores in Australia and 34 in New Zealand.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. The holiday season’s magical air of celebration and joy influences how people shop and engage with brands. Luxury pop-up stores become essential brand levers amid the bustling atmosphere, presenting a distinct and enchanting shopping experience for consumers.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Mattress retailer Forty Winks has appointed Daniel “Pancho” Gutstein as the new CEO, effective in mid-January next year. Prior to the new role, Gutstein served as GM of Puma Oceania. He also worked as SVP of merchandising, reporting to the president of Puma North America. “Pancho’s global business and strategic leadership expertise, combined with his enduring passion for retail, will amplify our future growth ambitions,” said Guyan Stroud, chairperson at Forty Winks
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Retail marketing campaigns are highly competitive, constantly adjusting and evolving to new technologies and market shifts. Finding a path to a successful campaign in a competitive modern market means balancing what already works with forward-thinking approaches, and this is not an easy task to accomplish. Looking at some real-world examples of successful retail marketing campaigns, we want to explore a few approaches that stand out, and how these methods found their perfect approach.
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.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
With the e-commerce boom of the pandemic now in the rearview mirror, it’s clear that, of all the sectors of retail that enjoyed an increase in sales during Covid, the furniture and homewares industry likely had it the best. With many people around the world locked down at home, and looking for some kind of control over their lives, as well as something fun and different to distract them, redecorating became a big trend.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The busiest time of year is approaching, especially if you work in retail. The Christmas rush is beginning, and with so many people already starting their Christmas shopping and many shops having their Christmas items already on sale, it is time to start thinking about how you want your shop to look this festive season. It is no lie that the Christmas season is one of the busiest times of year for any shop, whether a large commercial shop or a small independent store.
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Dezeen
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Interior designer Linda Bergroth has added colourful beams to the Amsterdam concept store for plastic-free paint brand Cover Story , which was designed to streamline the redecorating process for shoppers. The "paint studio" is the second iteration of Cover Story outlets designed by Bergroth , who also created the interiors for the Finnish brand's flagship Helsinki store.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Guess Inc’s third-quarter net revenue was up 3 per cent year on year to US$651.2 million, but flat at 1 per cent in constant currency. Europe revenue increased 6 per cent in US dollars and 5 per cent in constant currency, while Asia revenue increased 2 per cent in US dollars and remained flat in constant currency. In the Americas, retail revenues dropped 7 per cent in US dollars and 8 per cent in constant currency, while wholesale revenues increased 4 per cent in US dollars and decreased 1 per
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The SIT Furniture Design Award, an esteemed celebration of innovation and excellence in the world of furniture design, as well as those who incorporate furniture into […] The post Outstanding designs and the prestigious gathering of design luminaries appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The holiday shopping season is teed up for its annual explosion of spending. Retailers know this, consumers know this, cybercriminals know this, and are unfortunately ready to take advantage of any weak link that can be found to steal vital consumer and business data. However, unlike gift buyers heading to stores or shopping online these adversaries are not seasonal actors.
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The UAE is set to welcome a major new addition to the country’s burgeoning artistic landscape. Rizq Art Initiative (RAi) an independent cultural institution will open its doors in Abu Dhabi on November 23 2023 with the goal of highlighting, nurturing and disseminating the exciting talent of artists from the Global South. Led by Art Historian, Founder and Executive Director Shafeena Yusuff Ali, RAi will provide unstinting support to emerging and established artists, curators, researchers, and oth
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The second half of the year isn’t looking that robust for home improvement or home furniture retailing in Thailand, but HomePro, the country’s biggest home improvement retailer, is undeterred. The company is going ahead with its store opening program , launching two in the third quarter to bring its total store count in Thailand to 117. The latest to open is in the town of Pluak Daeng, Rayong Province.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The most wonderful time of the year has arrived, and Sofitel Dubai Downtown presents you with the itinerary of dreams – a place where the spirit and traditions of Christmas meet the enchanting Dubai skyline. Wrapped up in a tapestry of elegance and sophistication, this will be a season to remember. Sofitel Dubai Downtown invites you to embark on a journey of light, celebration, and the unmistakable charm of the festive period.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Aldi Australia has partnered with London-based designer department store Liberty to launch a Christmas range of premium gifts with four print designs. The range includes cards, notebooks, heat packs, tote bags, soap bars, hand cream, candles, reed diffusers, lunch bags, tea, drawer liners and scent sachets, and wrapping paper rolls. The products will be sold from $2.99 to $24.99 and 10 per cent of the proceeds will go to Camp Quality, a non-profit organisation that helps kids aged 0 to 15 fighti
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Wickedly Welsh Chocolate will now be supplying its 90-gram Salted Caramel and Milk Chocolate bars to the 56 ALDI stores after the supermarket supplier event saw the products so highly rated. The product scoring was across areas such as flavour, taste, pricing and likely frequency of purchase, with over 16,000 pieces of data being recorded […] If yo
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Selling fruit-extract granulate cubes for microdrinks plus high-quality drinking bottles, waterdrop® rose from a small startup to a successful international.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading high street retailer, The Works is helping parents save money in the run up to Christmas by launching a great value 25% off offer across its wide range of soft toys and jigsaws. The unmissable deals launch today Tuesday 21st until midnight Sunday 26th November across a massive 200 products including Harry Potter, Stitch […] If you want more
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
50 Sport, a renowned creative agency specialising in sports marketing, embarked on a journey to relocate its expanding team. We.
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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.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
INC UAE announces the completion of FitnGlam’s first fitness and wellness centre in the capital. This milestone marks FitnGlam’s fourth and largest facility in the country, with three being designed and built by INC UAE. Founded to transform the landscape of women’s fitness in the region, FitnGlam has become a leading women’s fitness superclub which provides outstanding gym facilities and experiences to women.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Stoker is a new brand of candies, which is produced by confectionery company Kolder in Uzbekistan. We have created a.
Design Middleeast
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Nourhan Wahdan, co-founder and creative director of pew. design bureau, explains the necessity of creating long-lasting influence in the middle of trends. Aesthetics have a lot of power in the ever-changing world of design. However, aesthetic trends come and go quickly, leaving behind designs that quickly become obsolete. This paradox arises from the transitory nature of trends, which may captivate momentarily but often lack enduring influence.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Yohji Yamamoto‘s women’s line Y’s has had a shop-in-shop on the premises of Tokyo‘s Isetan Shinjuku department store for quite.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney
Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib
Instore Design
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
When you’re in retail, first impressions are everything: meaning your window and store displays play a major role in getting people in the door. If you’re just here for the information, feel free to jump ahead — otherwise, here’s a crash course on how to do creative retail displays using a variety of materials.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Meta is a system that works with repetition, assembly, and color. The goal is to achieve not only a memorable.
Eye on ESG
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ ESMA “) has today published three useful explanatory notes covering key topics of the European sustainable finance framework, namely: a) the definition of “sustainable investments”; b) the application of do no significant harm (“ DNSH “) principle; and c) the use of estimates. The explanatory notes set out factual information regarding these concepts, with the aim of allowing stakeholders to navigate and better understand the EU’s sustainable fina
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Desi Daru, the British-Indian inspired ultra-premium vodka brand, is thrilled to announce its further UK expansion as they secure a listing with luxury retailer Harvey Nichols. Desi Daru is an ultra-premium vodka brand that celebrates the best of India and Britain through its award-winning spirits.
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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.
E Delevry
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The newly published DeliveryX Top1000 Europe 2023 report – which aims to illustrate the progress made by leading retailers in prioritising their supply chain operations, logistics, and the last mile – has highlighted how retailers are keeping up with consumer delivery expectation. The various pandemic lockdowns resulted in consumers across Europe becoming accustomed to home delivery.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Quality Street and footballing legend John Barnes, have teamed up for the ultimate Christmas collab – creating a rap music video to celebrate the brand’s recyclable paper wrappers. Barnes is not only one of the country’s best-loved footballers, but also a rapping icon thanks to his cameo appearance in the 1990 England World Cup song, ‘World […] If
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
During the recently concluded Dubai Design Week, the Milanese technological hub, Designtech, in collaboration with Isola Design, featured a dedicated panel on Design Innovation, titled Designtech […] The post Bringing companies and innovative startups together at Dubai Design Week appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! KETTLE® is launching a half-million-pound multi-faceted campaign in the run-up to Christmas. The campaign, a celebration of food’s joyful role during the festive period, will ensure KETTLE® is at the forefront of consumers’ minds this festive season.
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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