Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2021

When it comes to selling affordable basics and trendy designer collaborations to customers, H&M is increasingly looking beyond its own bricks-and-mortar stores and e-commerce sites to third-party marketplaces. And nowhere is this more apparent than in Asia, where online marketplaces dominate the local e-commerce industry. Since the fast fashion brand first launched on Tmall in China in 2018, it has continued to embrace third-party marketplaces in the broader region, including Myntra in India

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Retail Focus

JULY 13, 2021

RPMI Railpen (Railpen), has announced the launch of the first pop-up outlet store for luxury label Johnstons of Elgin at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village. Established in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is one of the last few remaining vertical mills in the UK still carrying out all the processes from raw cashmere and fine woollen fibres right through to the finished product.

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Woolworths has announced plans for a new online fulfilment centre in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, aiming to better serve the region spanning from Engadine to Kurnell – adding a further 15,000 potential customers to its home delivery and direct-to-boot pick up offers. The 7,200sqm warehouse will be based in Caringbah and will support up to 400 full-time equivalent roles.

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Retail Focus

JULY 13, 2021

Shaftesbury has announced that multi-brand streetwear and skate retailer, Route One, has made its debut entrance to the capital, with the launch of a new London store at 47 – 49 Neal Street in Seven Dials. The launch of Route One’s 2,000 sq ft space within the iconic West End neighbourhood coincides with the first-ever inclusion of skateboarding in this year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo. .

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2021

It’s been a little more than two years since I last wrote about the premiumisation of pet food and supplies for Inside Retail. Since then, Covid lockdowns have taken place, and along with them came astronomical levels of pet adoption, particularly in the first half of 2020. 11.3 million Americans got a new pet during the pandemic, and nearly half of all British households that currently own a pet got at least one new animal.

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Retail Focus

JULY 13, 2021

There is often confusion about the difference between the two terms. Each is important in the hiring process. A job description outlines what an employee is expected to achieve on a day-to-day basis and often includes metrics for success. A job advertisement is meant to entice prospective employees into applying for the role. . Most job adverts include a job description.

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Retail Focus

JULY 13, 2021

In a bid to save England’s high street, Refundable is launching a petition to introduce the Shop Out to Help Out scheme, a campaign to entice shoppers back out to the high streets to help independent retailers recover from the pandemic. A not for profit initiative, Refundable is encouraging small businesses, from established traders to brand new boutiques to sign the petition.

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Global luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective is about to unveil a new initiative this week called Collective for Change, a series of monthly conversations around sustainable fashion and inclusivity taking place on Instagram Live. “Fashion activism starts with knowledge exchange. We’re thrilled to launch an educational programme with sustainability at its heart, that will change consumption habits and encourage our members and the wider world to reduce, reuse, recycle, shop responsibly, and

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Design Week

JULY 13, 2021

For several centuries, the human species’ gum chewing habit was harmless. Gum of the past was made from chicle, a kind of sap collected from several species of Mesoamerican trees. Today however, most gum is made with plastic and chemicals like polyethylene, which is found in plastic bags and bottles. Unsurprisingly, the microplastics that are broken down from modern chewing gum can have a significant impact on both chewers and the environment.

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Talking Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Nestlé Confectionery has launched a range of Combos designed for sharing. The range includes Aero Combos, a mixture of Aero bubbles, toffee popcorn and dark chocolate malt balls; Rolo Combos, a mix of Little Rolos, toffee popcorn and fudge bites; and Milkybar Combos, a mix of Milkybar pieces, toffee popcorn and milk chocolate digestive balls. This story continues at Nestlé adds Combos range to confectionery portfolio.

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Retail Times

JULY 13, 2021

Central England Co-op has reaffirmed its campaign calling for better protection for colleagues after a security guard was punched in the head during a violent shoplifting incident in the Black Country.

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Talking Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats is expanding its protein portfolio with a Chocolate M&M’s Hi Protein whey powder. The 875g variant retails at £19.99 and contains 21g protein and 141 calories per serving. The UK has the largest share of the Europe whey protein market, said Mars, with a predicted growth of 4%, and introducing. This story continues at Mars expands whey protein range with M&M’s variant.

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VMS

JULY 13, 2021

Walmart-owned Sam’s Club (Bentonville, Ark.) is testing Scan & Ship, an app-based feature that allows shoppers to purchase items in-store using their mobile device and have the products shipped directly to their homes, reports CNBC. “We want to have great items. We want to have disruptive prices. And we want to make sure that we’re providing convenience to our members,” said Sam’s Club CEO Kath McLay.

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Talking Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Yorkshire Tea is running a competition offering retailers the chance to win a visit from its Little Urn tea van, in a move designed to bring some “much-needed fun to the convenience sector”. The “You’ve Urn-ed It” competition is offering 10 visits from the van, as well as games and prizes. To enter, retailers can. This story continues at Yorkshire Tea celebrates convenience sector with ‘tea tour’.

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JULY 13, 2021

In effort to combat U.S. labor shortages and recruit new employees, McDonald’s (Chicago) franchise owners may offer benefits including eldercare, tuition assistance and childcare, according to Business Insider. McDonald’s parent company will reportedly co-fund the additional benefits with franchisees. Some franchises are offering iPhones and pay for attending interviews.

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Talking Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Nut butter brand Pip & Nut is rolling out glass jars across its entire portfolio, replacing the current recyclable plastic jars. The new jars are made of 50% recycled glass and feature a fully a recyclable label and lid. Each bespoke jar has been embossed to “encourage customers to use them time and time again”. This story continues at Pip & Nut moves portfolio to glass jars.

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Design Week

JULY 13, 2021

Norwich-based design studio The Click has created a new brand identity to promote arts and culture in the East of England. The Head East brand, which will be applied to future campaigns, has been commissioned by Norfolk County Council with support from a number of regional venues and institutions. “The primary objective was to get people to the east, with a primary agenda of arts, culture and heritage,” says The Click creative director Bobby Burrage.

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Talking Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Cider brand Aspall is kicking off an on-pack competition offering shoppers the chance to win a picnic prepared by a Michelin Starred chef. The “Michelin Star Picnic” will see one shopper and five guests win a picnic prepared by Michelin Starred chef James Knappett at The Kitchen Table restaurant, consisting of “a selection of culinary. This story continues at Aspall partners with Michelin Starred chef for on-pack competition.

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JULY 13, 2021

More than half (56%) of UK hauliers are considering moving their operations to the EU, as the sector reaches breaking point. A post-Brexit study reveals border delays, increased administration and driver shortages as major challenges at the same time as haulage demand has surged by up to 120% in 2021. The perfect storm of red tape, driver shortages and other Brexit issues threaten retail, food, farming and gardening industries as a result.

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Creative Displays Now

JULY 13, 2021

These days, everyone appreciates a good deal. That’s exactly why big-box club stores like Sam’s Club and Costco are more popular than ever. One of the ways these stores are able to cut down on costs? By eliminating excess packing material and waste, and handling costs. This means they have much stricter requirements than other shops when it comes to packaging.

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Drytac

JULY 13, 2021

Globe Print supplied Drytac Polar Grip Matte film for an intense endurance challenge which saw a team of four men row 3,200 miles non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean for over 45 days. Drytac’s Polar Grip Matte film was put to the ultimate test in the last couple of months when graphics printed on the material were featured on a boat crossing the Atlantic Ocean in an extreme endurance challenge.

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Design Wanted

JULY 13, 2021

More and more designers are thinking outside of those pink and blue boxes, opting for gender-neutral designs that spark your child’s imagination instead of imposing harmful stereotypes. We’re not virtue-signalling when we say that pink versus blue makes us see red. Can’t we all just accept that “Toys for boys” is not a thing? Non-gendered toys actually support optimal development because they let a child imagine infinite possibilities rather than impose limitations based on their supposed

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 13, 2021

As part of the Oasis project championed by REI Habitat and la SemPariSeine, winners of the second “Réinventer Paris” competition,

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Talking Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Supermarkets and other food and drink shops saw strong sales uplifts in June compared with the same period in 2019 as Brits kicked off the summer with barbecues and picnics, according to the latest figures from Barclaycard. It said supermarket sales rose by 19% while specialist food and drink stores – including butchers, bakers and. This story continues at Sports and sunshine boost food and drink sales.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 13, 2021

Ujing Interior Design converted an old factory building into the offices of Jingyuan Information Technology located in Beijing, China. From.

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Talking Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Sales from Nisa retailers via the Deliveroo app topped £100,000 last week as better weather and the final stages of the European football championship saw shoppers step up their purchases. More than 90 Nisa retailers have signed up to the app so far. James Taylor, lead for delivered services at Nisa, said: “The pandemic saw. This story continues at Nisa stores report £100,000 weekly sales through Deliveroo app.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 13, 2021

Loneliness comes in different forms and has persisted throughout history; however, it hasn’t been quite as strong as the last.

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Talking Retail

JULY 13, 2021

Snacking company Pladis is launching a £1 price-marked pack format for its Flipz Peanut Butter variant. The 80g bags will help retailers drive incremental sales among “thrifty shoppers seeking sharing snacks which represent good value”. The format joins the existing Flipz Milk Chocolate price-marked pack, which Pladis said is already worth £400,000 in the convenience.

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Retail Times

JULY 13, 2021

Kingsland Drinks and Australian winery, Andrew Peace Wines, have teamed up to launch a bold new summer communications campaign, encouraging UK consumers to find the good times in the little things, while reinforcing the wine brand’s connection to outdoor family dining occasions.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 13, 2021

Aesop‘s very first outpost in Dubai, opened at The Dubai Mall only three years ago, has now closed its doors,

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