Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Online fashion marketplace The Iconic has launched a same-day delivery service on Saturdays in response to the extended lockdown in Sydney. According to the business Sydneysiders can now place orders for same-day delivery up to 2 pm on a Saturday, and it will be delivered later in the evening between 5 and 9 pm. And, customers in Sydney will be able to get free express delivery on all orders which are worth more than $50, and will enjoy free 60-day extended returns.

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Retail Focus

JULY 8, 2021

St Johns Liverpool, located in the heart of the city centre and a stone’s throw from Liverpool Lime Street Station, is welcoming a brand-new HMV store to the centre in July 2021. . One of the country’s most iconic and recognisable high street names, HMV will open on Williamson Square, joining over 100 other businesses within St Johns, from local retailers to national brands like JD Sports and Matalan. .

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

From omnichannel excellence to personalisation and product development, savvy retailers all around the world have accelerated their digital plans to meet customers’ rising expectations in the past 18 months. . Inside Retail recently hosted a webinar with Tumi vice president Adam Hershman, Zalora corporate affairs director Christopher Daguimol and Imran Khan, consumer goods and retail industry director at Salesforce. .

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Retail Focus

JULY 8, 2021

The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s Cardiff , has announced the opening of a new shop for Sky, Europe’s leading media and entertainment company; its first bricks and mortar site in Wales. Spanning 2,740 sq ft, the new space brings together Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, and Sky TV all in one place. It also includes an iSmash service facility, providing customers with repair and maintenance services on site.

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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.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

The rise in aggressive customer behaviour towards retail workers has prompted the launch of a new support service delivered by Transitioning Well, in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria and the Australian Retailers Association. The Wellbeing Support Service is a free, confidential service provided by registered psychologists for workers in retail, to support their mental health and wellbeing.

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Talking Retail

JULY 8, 2021

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to submit entries for a new trophy marking the legacy of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal. Aggarwal, who owned stores in Wigston, Leicester and Hackenthorpe near Sheffield died aged 51 last year after contracting coronavirus. The new trophy will be awarded to the retailer who is judged.

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Talking Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Boost Drinks is launching a competition to “find the best local independent retailers in the business”, as part of its 20th birthday celebrations. The “Local Legends” giveaway is running until October and offers one retailer the chance to win £20,000, if they complete an online application describing how and why they go “above and beyond”. This story continues at Boost celebrates 20th birthday with ‘Local Legends’ giveaway.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Connect: Retail Leadership Summit has just arrived in Australia, and you can attend right now from your couch! . Designed for local retailers, Connect is a one-of-a-kind virtual summit, not seen before in Australia. With 24 speakers from Google, Salesforce, and many more, there are 13 sessions available on demand, any time, anywhere. Best of all, it’s completely free for Australian retailers. .

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Talking Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Bel UK, owner of the Babybel brand, has launched a plant-based cheese alternative range. The Nurishh range consists of a plant-based Camembert wheel (140g; £3.50), Cheddar & Mozzarella Style Blend Grated bag (150g; £2.50) and a Mozzarella Style Block (200g; £2.50). The brand said 36% of shoppers claim to be following, or interested in following, This story continues at Bel UK launches plant-based cheese brand.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

CEO of kids’ footwear brand Bobux to step down. New Zealand’s kids’ shoe brand Bobux is on the lookout for a new CEO, as current CEO Andrew Sharp announced he will be stepping down at the end of the month to build his own electronics business. Sharp, who was at the helm of Bobux for nearly six years, has built and led a team that accelerated Bobux International’s growth, outpacing growth rates by ten times year-on-year in the global space.

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Retail Times

JULY 8, 2021

Co-op has today (Friday, 9 July) announced the launch of Europe’s most extensive in-store recycling scheme for plastic bags and product wrapping. The rollout of the scheme is set to see the convenience retailer become first UK supermarket to have fully recyclable food packaging by the end of this month (July) and, help tackle the confusing postcode lottery of kerbside collections.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Premier Investments has threatened to incite an extraordinary general meeting in an effort to force three non-executive directors on Myer’s board to resign – a move that would allow a majority independent board made up of people with the “necessary skills and experience”. According to Premier, board members should “for once” put the company’s shareholders first and resign, but failing that it has instructed its lawyers, Arnold Bloch Leibler, to request a copy of Myer’s shareholder register.

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Talking Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Ferrero is launching a campaign for its Tic Tac brand, in a move designed to “remind shoppers of the gentle refreshment in every pack”. The campaign consists of an advert running across TV and video-on-demand platforms until 30 August, at a time when impulse buys are “regaining relevance as lockdown restrictions continue to ease”. Levi. This story continues at Tic Tac back on TV with £1.65m campaign.

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RetailMinded

JULY 8, 2021

Whether your business is engaged purely online or accepts transactions through physical stores, it needs to be digitally present. For you to stay ahead of the game, you must keep up with digital innovations and apply up-to-date marketing strategies. Although digital marketing is already a familiar and staple strategy for many establishments, some industries and businesses are still reluctant to engage in this approach.

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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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Talking Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Children’s snacking brand Kiddylicious is launching a range of foods made for children aged three and up, in time for the back to school season. The range includes Veggie Buttons (5x8g; £2.50), Popped Hoops (5x10g; £2.50) and Fruity Drops (4x16g; £2.50). The range is “perfect for lunchboxes, changing bags and jacket pockets” and appeals to. This story continues at Kiddylicious expands range with pre-school snacks.

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Design Week

JULY 8, 2021

Samsen wine bar and workspace, by Note Design Studio. It’s not just a practical resource but an employee perk, says Note Design Studio of its latest interiors project. The team has developed a workspace with a difference for Swedish digital tech consultancy Samsen by integrating a wine bar. Samsen’s staff are usually embedded into the offices of its clients, so a fully-fledged office was unnecessary.

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Retail Times

JULY 8, 2021

Leading Australian winemaker McGuigan Wines has renewed its multi-million-pound sponsorship deal with Timeless Entertainment on The Drama Channel, for a third consecutive year.

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Retailing Insight

JULY 8, 2021

N ow it seems like sound bowls are the new yoga pants. Although sound baths may seem like a “New Age” concept, the practice of using sound for meditation and healing has been around for thousands of years with deep roots in cultures across the world. The general intention of using certain instruments that produce sound waves is to calm the mind and body.

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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

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Retail Times

JULY 8, 2021

Increasing concerns about rising inflation have contributed to a small dip in shopper confidence, according to the latest Shopper Confidence Index from IGD.

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Retailing Insight

JULY 8, 2021

S upply chain shortages and staffing issues will continue into 2022. Complaining won’t solve it and it’s time to dive deep into your business practices and make a new plan. Just when things are picking up and we can start our individual business recoveries, the pandemic after-effects hit us squarely. Every retailer and supplier I talk to shares the same issue: they can’t find employees and can’t get their products and supplies!

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Retail Times

JULY 8, 2021

Come Sunday, all eyes will be glued to the telly as sports fans across the country sit down to watch the nail-biting football and tennis finals - and thanks to Deliveroo, it won’t be with an empty stomach. From beer bundles to discounted half-time snacks, Deliveroo customers can get all the matchday essentials they need, delivered to the door in as little as 20 mins.

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VMS

JULY 8, 2021

Dollar General (Goodlettsville, Tenn.) has hired Albert Wu, M.D., as its VP, Chief Medical Officer, a newly created role, according to a company press release. The discount retailer plans to add dental, nutritional, cold/cough products among other health care-related offerings. Wu will be responsible for developing the company’s ongoing health care services efforts and will report to Jeff Owen, Chief Operating Officer.

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Retail Times

JULY 8, 2021

Karen Betts - currently chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association - is to be the new chief executive of the Food & Drink Federation, the FDF has announced. Betts has led the SWA since 2017. A lawyer by background, Betts previously had a two decade career in the Foreign Office and Diplomatic Service, latterly as HM Ambassador to Morocco. She will succeed Ian Wright, who steps down at the end of 2021 after seven years in the role.

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Snap Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Small businesses have to face a new reality: the digital world may provide the only support during uncertain times. In 2020, many small businesses faced the risk of bankruptcy and closure due to the pandemic. Despite the promise of economic resurgence in 2021, more than 9 million small businesses in the United States alone feared they won’t make it through the crisis.

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Retail Times

JULY 8, 2021

The parcel industry sustainability leader DPD is joining forces with the electric vehicle (EV) tyre innovator ENSO to conduct full road trials of an innovative new tyre for commercial EVs, that are designed to reduce air and microplastic pollution.

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Design Wanted

JULY 8, 2021

Designed by Moscow-based design studio Illumika, Furnicloud is an adaptable furniture system for lifting your things up off the floor. You would think that being trapped indoors would force you to reconsider your stuff , and yet, somehow it still remains dusty and undefeated. Unless you’re ruthless and unemotional, you’ll want to keep hold of those things and never get rid of them, which is where Furnicloud comes in.

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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 Times

JULY 8, 2021

There is a treat in store for Britain’s wholesalers, convenience retailers and shoppers too, with the launch of The Great British Pantry range of premium sauces, condiments and preserves from the highly trusted and respected Cottage Delight Family. And better still, a handpicked group of the nation’s top independent retailers have been trialling the new range in their stores and they’ve confirmed it’s a great sales opportunity.

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JULY 8, 2021

American Dream, the New Jersey-based megamall, announced its plans to open its long-awaited luxury wing called The Avenue (formerly referred to as The Collection) this September 17 and will coincide with the end of New York City Fashion Week, NJ.com reports. Once complete, the wing will house 80 storefronts, but upon opening, 20 stores (or 25 percent) of the wing will be occupied.

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Retail Times

JULY 8, 2021

InPost today announces that is has deployed its 13,000th automated parcel machine (APM) in Poland. The milestone was reached in the city of Sopot, where the company also delivered its first renewable energy solution for APMs, utilizing photovoltaic panels.

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Design Week

JULY 8, 2021

Kurppa Hosk has rebranded the Nordic region’s biggest sports retailer XXL in an attempt to revitalise the brand following a period of difficulty. The design studio, which has offices in Stockholm, Sweden and New York, has crafted a new visual identity and strategy for the retailer, as well as updates to the physical stores. Established in Oslo, Norway in 2001, XXL offers a wide selection of sports gear in its large-scale stores.

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