Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Kate Morris has co-founded a new private equity firm in an effort to knock down the walls she faced as a female founder raising capital for Adore Beauty. The new venture, Glow Capital Partners, aims to help purpose-led founders make a positive impact through business, according to Morris. “My experience as a woman founder trying to raise capital was one of walking into rooms full of men in suits,” said Morris.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Among those working in the construction and building industry, it’s a common occurrence to hear complaints about issues around there being far too much red tape in modern times, which is seen by some as having a very negative effect on how the industry works today. Some people in the industry get frustrated and feel it’s almost impossible to complete large projects on time within deadlines, and on budget, whilst also managing to stay within all the regulations that surround construction in the U

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Google has unveiled new search functions aimed at improving the online shopping experience, including allowing consumers to see retailers’ in-store inventory from wherever they are using their device. The enhancements have been enabled using advances in AI technology, the company said during its livestreamed Search On conference overnight. A new addition to search results – an “in stock” filter – will show if nearby stores have specific items on their shelves.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In a cooperative venture with local retail partner June Co., FREITAG is opening a store in Seoul’s vibrant Hongdae district. The store will be the Zurich bag manufacturer’s third in the South Korean metropolis. This new FREITAG store will have nothing to hide. Products are delivered directly in front of the store entrance. Inside, too, there’s a spirit of openness and transparency.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Australia’s largest supermarket chain, Woolworths, is looking to increase its relevance to consumers through a new online marketplace it launched this week. Everyday Market sits within the Woolworths website and complements its food and grocery range with a selection of products across household, baby, toys, pet care, health, and beauty. Many Woolworths-owned businesses are Everyday Market partners, including Big W, Healthylife, and PetCulture.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Wildes Group has announced plans to open the first-ever private members’ club in Chester, having taken out a long-term lease on the Grade I listed Booth Mansion building. Located in the city’s Watergate Street, the historic building will be transformed into ‘W’, an exclusive private members’ club, complete with a casino, cinema screening room, and a private meeting room.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Spar stores in the south west of England have reached a milestone in saving thousands of meals from going to waste on the date that marks International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (29 September). Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for Spar stores in the region, operates 111 company-owned stores, and 49. This story continues at More than 6,000 meals saved by Spar in the south-west in Too Good To Go campaign.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Luxury e-commerce giant Net-a-Porter is working with the British Fashion Council and universities around the globe – including TAFE Australia – to unearth diverse emerging designers through its newly launched extended mentorship program, The Vanguard Education Fund. The aim of the program is for the retailer to act as an incubator of new talent by showcasing them to a global audience and encouraging them on their business journey through mentorship programs and access to financial su

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The petrol delivery crisis must not lead to forecourt staff being abused by customers, says the leader of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW). Paddy Lillis raised the issue because staff were abused during the first lockdown and he wants to make sure there is no repeat. He said: “It is deeply. This story continues at No place for staff abuse on forecourts, says union leader.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A number of supermarkets across Melbourne may be forced to close this weekend after thousands of staff members have been placed in Covid-19 isolation. According to a report in AFR, representatives from Coles and Woolworths have been in meetings with health officials to remedy the situation but the Victorian Government “believed the supermarkets were bluffing”.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Es Devlin and a multi-disciplinary team have revealed the UK pavilion which will open at Expo 2020 Dubai this October. Expo 2020 was originally intended to commence in Dubai, UAE, in October 2020 but was postponed to this autumn. The exposition brings together almost 200 countries under the theme Innovating for a Shared Future. Devlin conceived the 20m-high cone structure in an attempt to showcase British innovations, from AI to space technology, according to the design team.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Toymaker Lego doubled its earnings in the first six months of the year as customers flocked to its reopened stores to buy Star Wars building sets, model Colosseums and flower bouquets made from its colourful plastic bricks. While parts of the global retail industry are still reeling from the pandemic and related supply chain issues, Lego says it has benefited from its decade-old strategy of placing production close to its key markets, cutting logistical issues and costs. “It has made us so

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A leading vaping manufacturer has reported that it is fighting against fake products which are now being produced in a similar way to illicit cigarettes. Geek Bar says that it has sent a warning notice to all UK distributors telling them about the illicit products, which it believes originate from China. The company – which. This story continues at Vaping starts to suffer cigarette-style counterfeiting.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Rebel Sports has launched a 10-year partnership with global licensed sports merchandiser Fanatics in a move that will bring official apparel from the NFL, NBA, NHL and Premier League, among others, to the chain. According to Rebel’s MD Gary Williams the deal brings more than 25,000 new licensed sporting items to the business. “This partnership is a powerful combination that reflects the shared motivation Rebel and Fanatics have for innovation, performance and passion – and sees Rebel continue to

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

New York-based department store Macy’s has filed a lawsuit to prevent Amazon (Seattle) from using the billboard on top of its Herald Square location, reports CNBC. Macy’s claims that ads from its online competitor would cause “immeasurable” damage to its business. “The damages to Macy’s customer goodwill, image, reputation and brand should a prominent online retailer (especially Amazon) advertise on the billboard are impossible to calculate,” Macy’s said in the filing.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Two weeks after noting it delivered an annual revenue of $48.2 million in its first year as a newly consolidated company , Toys ‘R’ Us has released an updated set of figures to the market which paint a less rosy image of its FY21. According to the business’ financial report for the year, the toys, hobby and baby-goods retailer saw revenue of $21.8 million, and suffered a statutory loss before tax of $5.1 million – more than double the $1.9 million loss it endured in FY20.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Data Privacy Group, the global data privacy compliance provider, announces the launch of its new layered configuration of the cookie compliance tool powered by OneTrust in a move to help clients meet current cookie regulations and future proof their compliance.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Bunnings’ proposed acquisition of Beaumont Tiles has been given the green-light by the ACCC, which said the buy-up won’t impact competition. “At first glance, Bunnings taking over a major tile retailer appears concerning, but our investigation found that Bunnings is not a strong competitor in tile sales,” ACCC chair Rod Sims said. “This is not a case of a close competitor buying up its rival.

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Instore Design

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Attention product suppliers! Want some secrets to getting your product displays approved? Then read on. After working with major retailers like Walmart, CVS, and Publix for more than 20 years, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

An exciting new world of food entertainment is taking shape, with audiences shifting their focus from passively watching food being made on their TV, to actively sourcing inspiration and getting their hands dirty in the kitchen. With everyone from world-famous chefs to every day mum and dad cooks sharing their favourite recipes on TikTok, an unprecedented behind-the-scenes content stream that takes you inside kitchens and recipe books around the world is happening on TikTok.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Discount home goods retailer HomeGoods (Framingham, Mass.) has introduced e-commerce to its HomeGoods.com web site, according to a press release. “We are thrilled to bring a second way for our passionate shoppers to discover and shop an assortment they know and love,” said John Ricciuti, HomeGoods President. “We hope our customers find the same excitement shopping HomeGoods online as they do exploring the aisles of our stores.” Shoppers can now explore and purchase produc

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Social daigou marketplace AuMake has expanded its operations in New Zealand through a number of partnerships with local providers. A partnership with Prizm Group gives the business access to over 100 New Zealand brands, while a logistics partnership with Wiseway Group allows AuMake to utilise its Auckland distribution centre for fast and secure exporting.

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Mindful Design

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While we are self-confessed dessert lovers with great appetites for everything sugar, we are even more passionate about seasonal treats that mix good taste with good looks. And since Halloween is just a few weeks away, we put together for you a few simple Halloween dessert ideas that are fun to look at and, we […]. The post Simple Halloween Dessert Ideas for the Sugar Enthusiast appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s been clear to see that the last year and a half have been all about e-commerce. With travel restrictions keeping customers at home, Australian retailers needed to lift their online game to make sure they could stay competitive and trading through what has turned out to be an elongated period of disruption. But, with a National Plan for reopening in play, and the news that retailers will be able to reopen their doors soon in New South Wales, bricks-and-mortar retail is about to re-enter the

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) will hire approximately 150,000 new store workers in the U.S. in preparation for the coming holiday season, reports Reuters. Most of the positions will be permanent and full-time. Existing store workers will also be offered extra hours during the holiday season. Retailers have been responding to the current labor shortage with incentives like pay raises and bonuses for employees.

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Show Best

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When it comes to enhancing in-store shopping experiences, visual merchandising is essential. Visual merchandising is the art of optimizing the various elements within the store, from the layout, ambiance, to displays to promote interest towards a purchase. . While there are many ways to create this, displays are some of the most important features to focus on – and custom retail millwork can help you achieve your ideal customer experience in-store.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Rolex uncharacteristically offered comment to a recent media report about the shortage of its watches, saying “the scarcity of our products is not a strategy on our part,” Business Insider writes. The luxury watchmaker was responding to a report from Yahoo Finance about its manufacturing shortage. In the written statement, Rolex said: “Our current production cannot meet the existing demand in an exhaustive way, at least not without reducing the quality of our watches – something we refuse

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Retail Store Windows

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We happened upon this scheme the other night although the full run of windows had not been completed so we only have a snapshot for you. Some really great schemes have come from this brand and their store on the corner of Regent and Bond streets and the current installation is no exception. Currently featuring this magnificent New York fire escape prop is Zara right now.

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Mike Anthony

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In a recent post I highlighted the importance and value of shopper missions in creating powerful shopper marketing strategy and activation. Understanding shopper missions is critical to really understand the mindset of our target shopper. And without understanding their mindset, how are we ever going to influence them? But as marketers begin to understand shopper missions there are a number of risks.

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Theatro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Haunt the Competition with a Spooky Good Curbside. Curbside pickup and BOPIS sales have skyrocketed in the last year. Over 70% of retailers now offer either a curbside pickup or a BOPIS option, nearly a 20% rise from 2019. At this point, shoppers expect retailers to provide curbside and BOPIS options that are seamless and easy to use or else customers may ghost them for good.

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