Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Australian coffee chain Campos will be acquired by international pureplay JDE Peet for an undisclosed sum, with the transaction expected to be completed in July 2021. Campos serves customers through direct-to-consumer, retail and its own flagship cafes, as well as being available in over 600 cafes nationwide – channels which complement JDE Peet’s Australian retail operations.
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Mondelez International is rolling out a new design for its Cadbury single bars. The design features new background patterns and brand wordmarks, as well as product visuals on all bars. It will run across best-selling Cadbury lines including Cadbury Twirl, Cadbury Wispa and Cadbury Boost, Cadbury Flake, Cadbury Starbar and Cadbury Picnic. The move comes.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Business support of the LGBTQIA+ community should not only take place during the Pride or Mardi Gras seasons, but every day of the year, an executive at cosmetics giant Estée Lauder pointed out during a seminar last week. “If you show up all year long, like what Mac Cosmetics does, then the consumer sees that and if they feel the authenticity, just like in any other way of marketing, then they’ll come to you,” said Doug Jensen, senior vice president at Estée Lauder Companies.
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
The Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS) has awarded the first government-backed accreditation for car washes demonstrating compliance in employment, environmental, and premises law. Waves car wash and Pro Touch Valeting, both in Slough, Berkshire, applied for accreditation following a visit from the RCWS as part of a Home Office-funded pilot to test licensing for car.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Aldi has hit its goal of powering its Australian operations with 100 per cent renewable energy six months ahead of schedule, resulting in an 85 per cent reduction in the company’s CO2 emissions. The German supermarket chain achieved this through on-site generation using solar, offsite generation through power purchase agreements with wind farms, and the acquisition of market renewable energy certificates.
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) is launching a “Mix of Minis” range in response to “growing hygiene concerns” around unwrapped confectionery. The range consists of 200 individually wrapped miniature formats of three PVM brands – Fruittella, Mentos and Chupa Chups – retailing at 15p per sweet or as part of a “4 for 50p” promotion. Available. This story continues at Perfetti Van Melle adds miniature sweets to portfolio.
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Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Co-op is withdrawing instant barbecues from sale in its stores situated in or within a one-mile radius of all UK national parks to help prevent wildfires. The move follows many national parks and some landowners introducing a ban on instant barbecues. Adele Balmforth, buying director at Co-op, said: “Whilst the majority of consumers use, extinguish, and.
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Supermarket giant Coles has expanded its Coles Local store concept into Queensland with the reopening of its Ascot supermarket in Brisbane on Wednesday morning. The store format, which is customised for each location, features a range of gourmet produce from local suppliers including speciality growers, bakers, producers and cafes. Speaking from the opening today, Australian retail expert and QUT professor of marketing Gary Mortimer told Inside Retail about the “highly curated range”.
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Bud Light is working with three retailers in the the hometowns of England football players, as part of a range of activity from the brand to help retailers to “appeal to both regular beer drinkers and new customers alike during the summer of sport”. The “Local Legends” stores are Go Local Extra in Bury, home. This story continues at Bud Light partners with convenience stores to support football stars.
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Spanish fast fashion giant Zara made headlines for all the wrong reasons last month when Mexico’s Ministry of Culture accused it of using embroidery patterns distinctive to the Mixteca community of Oaxaca in its garments without credit or benefit to the Indigneous community. While the international retailer denied “intentionally” borrowing from or being influenced by the group’s designs, according to Reuters , the story reignited a debate over the prevalence of cultural appropriation in the fash
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Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Henderson Group, which owns the Spar, Eurospar, and Vivo grocery brands in Northern Ireland, has formed a partnership with store operations platform Applied Data Corporation (ADC). An area of important focus for the partnership surrounds the Natasha Law regulations set to impact UK food retailers on 1 October 2021. The new allergen law requires that.
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Fast food company Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is to acquire Domino’s Taiwan as part of its global expansion plan. . The company has entered a binding agreement with Formosa International Hotels under which Domino’s will buy the Taiwan operation for $79 million on a cash and debt free basis. “This is a market with tremendous opportunities for our business and this acquisition provides similar opportunities for the local team,” said Don Meij, CEO and MD at Domino’s Pizza.
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Yazoo is bringing back its on-pack promotion with Merlin Group. The promotion offers two-for-one tickets to attractions including Alton Towers and Thorpe Park. It is running until November across its permanent and limited edition Jaffalicious Choc-Orange flavours in sharing and impulse formats. Kate Allison, Yazoo marketing manager at brand owner FrieslandCampina, said: “The decision to.
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Over the past year, the “new normal” has become an unavoidable mantra, reminding us that things will never be the same. Retailers and consumers have been urged — or forced — to take their transactions into the digital marketplace. But for Mainland China, this online shopping behaviour has long been considered normal. China has the world’s largest digital population with almost 989 million netizens in December 2020.
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Retail Times
JUNE 15, 2021
The UK’s number 1 organic flour brand, Doves Farm, is launching a new speciality flour range, intended to appeal to adventurous home bakers seeking flours with unique tastes and textures, as well as nutritional and environmental benefits. The new range includes an organic Oat, Coconut, Chickpea, Quinoa, Teff and Brown Rice flour. All are organic, vegan, Kosher and gluten free, with multiple products offering a source of, or are high in, fibre and protein.
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
India’s antitrust watchdog plans to expedite a restarted probe into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour at Amazon.com Inc and Walmart Inc’s Flipkart, as it intensifies scrutiny of big-tech firms, two people close to the matter said. The comments come as major U.S. technology firms including Twitter Inc and Facebook Inc are at loggerheads with the government over issues such as data privacy bills and policies some industry executives have called protectionist.
Retail Times
JUNE 15, 2021
New research released today by Checkout.com is a ‘wake-up call’ for online retailers, as the majority predict the shift towards online shopping, accelerated by the pandemic, is here to stay.
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Britons are planning to spend more this Father’s Day (20 June), new research reveals. Data from personal finance specialist money.co.uk reveals that dads are set to receive a gift costing £4 more than 2020, with the average spend increasing from £20 to £24. However, Father’s Day spending has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, when. This story continues at Brits loosening purse strings for Father’s Day, research shows.
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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.
Retail Times
JUNE 15, 2021
Foot Locker Europe today announces the launch of a basketball-inspired capsule collection designed by the new creative director of the brand’s women’s business, Melody Ehsani. This is the first of several capsule collections slated to drop this year.
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Kerry Foods is re-launching its meat-free Naked Glory brand under a new name, to “better reflect the brand’s dedication to flavour and its exceptional taste credentials”. The Taste & Glory range will re-launch with a new design from 20 June, featuring on-pack stickers highlighting the design, supported by a £1m campaign including TV, digital, social.
VMS
JUNE 15, 2021
Mall developer Washington Prime Group (Columbus, Ohio) has filed for bankruptcy, reports The Columbus Dispatch. The owner of Polaris Fashion Place and 102 other shopping centers cites the pandemic’s effect on mall revenue and traffic as the cause. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for many companies, including Washington Prime Group, making a Chapter 11 filing necessary to reduce the company’s outstanding indebtedness,” the company said in a news release.
Retail Design Blog
JUNE 15, 2021
A boundless sense of freedom is the main idea of the updated mkb private bank’s brand platform. The interior concept.
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
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Parfetts has appointed Steve Moore as head of retail to oversee the next phase of the expansion of its symbol group. Steve Moore joins Parfetts from Costcutter, where he was the regional business director responsible for sales and recruitment. He will manage a team of 25 business development managers across the North and Midlands. Moore. This story continues at Parfetts selects new head of retail.
Design Wanted
JUNE 15, 2021
Potocco entrusts the new artistic direction to Chiara Andreatti who rethinks the corporate identity by combining the legacy of the Made in Italy tradition with a new poetic and contemporary look. The Italian brand, international reference point in the production of indoor and outdoor furniture, entrusts Chiara Andreatti as its new art director. The Italian designer is assigned to develop a new corporate image that converges the historical essence of the company , which ties traditional Made in I
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
The Bottom Shop in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, has been bought by newcomers to the sector. New owners Vijay and Meenaben Odedra have bought the convenience store and off licence which has been operated by John Blount and Hayley Smith for 18 years, previously under the Bargain Booze facia and more recently as an independent store. The. This story continues at Nottinghamshire store bought by first-time buyers.
VMS
JUNE 15, 2021
Ali Weiss, SVP of marketing, for Glossier has been named the brand’s first Chief Marketing Officer, according to Adweek. The beauty brand is reportedly recognized by two out of five millennial women and is in the top 10 most-mentioned brands on Tik Tok, according to Weiss. “Consumer voice is stronger than brand voice, so our community is what ultimately defines us,” she said.
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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.
Retail Store Windows
JUNE 15, 2021
It's been so long since we have been able to visit this brand. Thankfully they always produce some great schemes in their enormous windows in the former Jaegar store along Regent street. Unfortunately we have to stand in the middle of the traffic to get a full view of their schemes which as you can appreciate takes quick timing and a lot of waiting to just capture it before the constant passing crowds block the view.
VMS
JUNE 15, 2021
Iconix Brand Group (New York), owner of brands including Joe Boxer, Mossimo, London Fog and Ocean Pacific, has entered into a definitive agreement and merger plan to be acquired by Iconix Acquisition Group, an affiliate of private equity group Lancer Capital LLC. According to a press release , the transaction is valued at approximately $585 million, including net debt.
E Delevry
JUNE 15, 2021
Majestic Wine is to allow customers to shop for same-day, click and collect or home delivery directly from the stock of their individual local store. The new Shop Local service will effectively give each of Majestic Wine’s 200 stores their own individual website. This will allow customers to view only the product ranges and stock levels of their nearest Majestic store before placing their orders.
Retail Insider
JUNE 15, 2021
Brought to you by Retail Insider, Clipper Group and Give Back Box. Welcome to this column within our broader sustainability section which focuses on what fashion retailing is doing to address the issues in its industry. This month’s column asks whether sustainable edit will help close the ‘attitude-behaviour’ gap for consumers. Brought to you by Retail Insider with Clipper and Give Back Box.
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