Retail Focus

APRIL 30, 2021

TBC Bank has unveiled their new TBC Concept flagship at 7 Marjanishvili, Georgia. British design agency Sheridan&Co worked with TBC Bank to deliver a multi-use space that provides flexible working environments, remarkable hospitality and educational experiences, whilst also facilitating a stage for the rich cultural scene across Georgia. Spanning over 4 floors and 2400 sq.m. 11 zones are sectioned according to their different functions: exhibitions and presentation halls, library, café, co-

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

Coca-Cola is set to launch two on-pack competitions as part of its sponsorship of UEFA Euro 2020, in a move designed to “engage consumers whilst on-the-go and at home whilst enjoying football at home with family and friends”. The “Scan. Enter. Win.” competition will run from 25 May across bottles of Coca-Cola Original Taste and. This story continues at Coca-Cola supports UEFA Euro 2020 sponsorship with consumer competitions.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 30, 2021

Retail sales incentive programs are an excellent way for retailers to reward their most valuable assets—their employees—by showing tangible gratitude. There has been a lot of talk lately about how customer service and retail jobs are on the decline. And while that may be true, it doesn’t mean retailers can’t do anything to show their appreciation for the hard work done by their most valuable assets: the store’s sales associates.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

Nomadic Dairy is launching an out-of-home advertising campaign across tube and train stations across London. The “Yogurt Made Good To Go” campaign will kick-off from 3 May and run for two weeks, focusing on Nomadic’s best-selling Yogurt & Oat Clusters on-the-go range, with POS support in Spar and other independent convenience stores. The brand said.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 30, 2021

The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s Cardiff, has announced the opening of a new 870 sq ft store for Breitling , the Swiss luxury technical watch brand, its first stand-alone boutique in Wales. . The Watches of Switzerland Group have launched the new Breitling store, opposite L’Occitane and Kiehls on the Hayes Arcade, in-line with the re-opening of non-essential retail in Wales.

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

Giant Bicycles, one of the world’s top bicycle manufacturers, has introduced new technology into its UK operations to help it work better with its hundreds of retail partners across the country.

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Design Week

APRIL 30, 2021

“My job is to take a two-and-a-half-hour stage production and distil it into a two-dimensional graphic,” says Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo. Known as one of Broadway’s most prolific poster designers, Verlizzo has worked on everything from Gypsy, to The Lion King, Follies, Cabaret, Misery, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George (his favourite poster of his career).

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

The Electric Highway – the world’s first nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network – has today opened the UK’s largest high powered electric vehicle charging station on the UK motorway network, at Moto’s new Rugby Services. The development, featuring 24 chargers with up to 350kW of power, is part of a wider rollout to cater for the mass market transition to electric vehicles.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 30, 2021

Remember that feeling you got when you left reality for a while to surround yourself with a crowd full of people connected to the same sound and dancing to the same beat? Sensorium Galaxy is transcending all social limits and adding a new dimension to the entertainment world by creating a universe of endless opportunities. Sensorium Corporation is building the most advanced digital metaverse: Sensorium Galaxy.

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

Following the release of The White Company figures for FY2019/20; Georgina Sreeves, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “The White Company is a clear beneficiary of heightened demand for home products amid the pandemic as sales in its FY2019/20 rose 4% (on a comparable 52-week basis) to £226.3m. The retailer has much to be smug about as operating profit grew on FY2018/19 (which was a 70-week year) despite disruption caused by COVID-19.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 30, 2021

From full-body braces to high-tech armour, these industrial exoskeletons are helping to reinforce strength and speed up rehabilitation. The idea that we might one day be able to put on high-tech armour that gives us super strength doesn’t seem so far-fetched anymore. Such technology, more specifically called an exoskeleton, is being increasingly worn in real life all around the world.

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

A panel of industry experts is coming together to discuss what drinks brands can do to reduce their CO2 footprint in an effort to combat the climate emergency.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

Spar wholesaler for the north of England, James Hall & Co, has celebrated the end of its 12-week ‘Quids In’ text-to-win marketing campaign by awarding a £10,000 jackpot to retired teacher Susan Singleton from Yorkshire. Singleton collected her winnings from her local Spar store, Spar Guiseley, which is owned by Leeds-based family business Valli Forecourt.

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

The furniture experts at The Cotswold Company have been masterfully crafting pieces for every room in the home for a quarter of a century, and now the brand is pivoting to focus on the lifestyle sector to improve consumer relevancy.

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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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Edge

APRIL 30, 2021

“We are rightfully proud of the finished product, it is a true headquarters building”. Simon Elmer The Bedford Estates. Our recently completed project for The Bedford Estates has been published in The Architects’ Journal. Highlighting our design approach to restore the main building, while allowing for the installation of a modern link building, Managing Director and Lead Architect on the project, Mark O’Neill summarises his thoughts for the AJ write-up… “This was a project that needed to ‘squar

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

SEVEN BRO7HERS BREWING CO will be launching two of its signature beers across select Asda superstores in its first major supermarket deal.

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Design Week

APRIL 30, 2021

“My job is to take a two-and-a-half-hour stage production and distil it into a two-dimensional graphic,” says Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo. Known as one of Broadway’s most prolific poster designers, Verlizzo has worked on everything from Gypsy, to The Lion King, Follies, Cabaret, Misery, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George (his favourite poster of his career).

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

Mondel?z International is bringing back its “Win the Captain” promotion for this year. The promotion is running until 28 July across Cadbury chocolate, Cadbury biscuits, Maynards Bassetts and Trebor products, offering shoppers the chance to win one of 21 experiences with a football icon, such as Steph Houghton, Hugo Lloris, Harry Kane and Virgil Van.

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

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

General Mills, the leading global food company, has reached its goal of delivering 2,500 homemade meals for those who need it most in London, in partnership with the Thomas Franks Foundation.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

Store vacancies in the UK are continuing to rise, new research reveals. The latest BRC-LDC Vacancy Monitor shows store vacancies increased to 14.1% in the first quarter of the year, up from 13.7% in the fourth quarter of 2020. This marks three years of increasing vacancy rates, from the first quarter of 2018, the research. This story continues at Store vacancies continue to soar.

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Frank Mayer

APRIL 30, 2021

Today you can order a cheeseburger, pay a doctor’s bill, and even renew your driver’s license without relying on another person’s assistance. Self-service technology has empowered patrons to take actions on their own, while businesses benefit from the enhanced customer service and added revenue these tools provide. And while forward-thinking businesses recognize interactive kiosks are an important investment, there are still many questions surrounding self-service kiosk costs and the factors th

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is launching Monster Nitro, an energy drink made with a blend of nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide gas. Monster Nitro is available in 500ml plain and price-marked cans (£1.45), supported by branded POS tools for in-store available via my.CCEP.com. The launch is designed to appeal to “seasoned” energy drink consumers, featuring.

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

McDonald’s continues to drive growth in digital ordering and delivery through the My McDonald’s app. From this month, customers in the UK can now choose Delivery, alongside Click & Serve, Takeaway, Table Service or Drive Thru all via the My McDonald’s app. This is a key component of My McDonald’s, a global suite of complementary digital offerings that enables convenient, fast and personalised experiences for customers.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

News UK has unveiled former Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Porto manager Jose Mourinho as its star signing for the Euros. Mourinho will have regular columns throughout the summer in The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times across the tournament to provide exclusive insight for readers, with other content including an exclusive interview in The. This story continues at News UK unveils star signing for Euros.

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All Work

APRIL 30, 2021

Inger Bartlett, founder and president of Bartlett & Associates, shares the key concepts influencing office design projects in the near future. Drawing on lessons learned from the past year, Bartlett explains why now is the perfect time to rethink workspace for the post-vaccine world. From workforce distribution to collaborative spaces and biophilic design, here are 10 things th at designers and architects are carry ing into their future work.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

Tea brand Tetley is kicking off digital campaign for its Cold Infusions range, spearheaded by Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE. The campaign is running from May to August across social media and video-on-demand platforms and influencer activity. Tetley said warmer weather and the prospect of returning to something near normal is “sparking interest” in.

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

It’s not quite a British Bank holiday without a bit of temperamental weather. Come rain, shine, or a bit of both, there’s no doubt Brits will be heading outdoors to make the most of the long weekend. From the burgers and baps to the BBQ itself, Deliveroo customers can get all the bank holiday essentials they need, delivered to the door in as little as 20 mins.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

Retailer Nilesh Chauhan is set to retire after 30 years at the helm of his c-store in Chorley, Lancashire. Chauhan has put the Londis-branded convenience store, on Brindle Street, on the market with Christie & Co. He said: “It has been wonderful to operate this store and be a part of the Chorley community for. This story continues at Retailer to retire after 30 years at Lancashire c-store.

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Retail Times

APRIL 30, 2021

As the growing popularity of Crocs rises, a study from footwear retailer, Shoe Zone, has revealed that Crocs may actually be a socially acceptable look to now incorporate into your attire, after seeing a 606% increase in their sales of Crocs over the past year.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 30, 2021

The Association of Convenience Stores is reminding retailers about the changes to the sale of manufactured solid fuels and wood which come into effect from tomorrow (1 May). The changes mean that retail businesses in England, including convenience stores, supermarkets and forecourts, must not sell traditional house coal (bituminous coal). Permitted manufactured solid fuels and.

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