Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Following another year of turbulence, it’s no surprise there is still a great deal of uncertainty in the retail industry. Supply chain issues and pandemic-related shortages continue to impact retailers worldwide, while the ever-accelerating shift to online shopping has left gaps in the high street – with House of Fraser the latest big name to announce it is closing its Oxford Street store in January. .
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 10, 2021
“There is unlimited freedom every time I start designing in 3D,” says Aktay. “Designing a new piece is an interesting challenge every time,” says furniture designer Deniz Aktay whose renders are some of the best we have seen. He represents a generation of digital-savvy designers equipped with the technical know-how when it comes to CGI and virtual reality.
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Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Icon Outlet at The O2 is celebrating the achievement of three milestones, with its latest store launches, strong performance and the appointment of new leasing director, Louisa Dalgleish. Leading the news is the opening of Clarins, the French cosmetics and beauty brand. The 1,500 sq ft boutique stocks a wide range of the brand’s skincare and make up products for women and men.
Design Week
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Changes to IR35 are approaching (again) – here’s what designers need to know Delayed by the pandemic, in the first half of this year many designers were preparing to shift their working practices in accordance with new IR35 legislation. The new rules sought to distinguish between employees and freelancers, and mandate the payment of PAYE taxes associated with the former where deemed appropriate.
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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.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Railpen, the investment manager for the £35bn Railways Pension Scheme, has announced Police, the Italian fashion accessories brand, has opened a new location in Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village. Adjacent to Hugo BOSS and Radley, Police’s new 1,500 sq ft store features Police’s full range of lifestyle and apparel products. This includes its latest collaborations, such as the Police x Lewis Hamilton eyewear range, designed in partnership with the F1 racing driver.
VMS
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Selfridges (London) may be trading owners in a $5.3 billion sale, reports Forbes. The Thai-based Chirathivat family is planning to purchase the company from the Westons, the Canadian family currently in ownership of the storied London retailer. The Chirathivat family owns the international company Central Group, which will not be completing the deal – the family will reportedly be purchasing Selfridges directly.
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VMS
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) has announced its plan to open a semi-automated fulfillment center in Lebanon, Tennessee, according to a company press release. It will be roughly 925,000 square feet and employ up to 300 full-time workers. The facility will combine Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, automated robots and associates working together to ship orders.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2021
A Nisa Local serving the University of York has more than doubled the number of its self-service checkouts to improve safety in the pandemic as well as speed up service. It was only last year that the store had four self-service checkout machines installed but it has now added a further five after seeing the. This story continues at Nisa university store doubles self-service checkouts for speed and safety.
Retail Store Windows
DECEMBER 10, 2021
We werent quite sure what to make of this scheme with the slightly creepy metallic child however on reflection (no pun intended), we love the simplicity and the finish looks fantastic. Whether by default or design the way the finish on the figure reflects the surrounding lighting on the street and from the stores across the road works incredibly well and naturally their luxury products stacked in this pyramidal / tree-like structure is genius.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Spar stores are beginning to return to normal today after the ransomware attack which has affected hundreds of them across the north of England. Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co, which was the focus of the attack, says it is working around the clock to bring stores back online and allow them to fully open. This story continues at Spar stores start to return to normal after “ransomware” attack.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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VMS
DECEMBER 10, 2021
(PRESS RELEASE) LAS VEGAS – ChargerGoGo, the world’s leading network of on-demand phone charging systems for commercial venues of all kinds, offers numerous benefits for retail establishments, including boosted foot traffic, elevated customer experiences, increased sales and earned passive income through the company’s revenue-sharing model. Unlike static charging stations, ChargerGoGo allows customers to pick up a portable battery, charge their phones and then return the battery to any nearby Ch
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed a Parliament report that urges the Government to conduct a review on the effect on high streets of the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The cross-party House of Commons Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee report published this week includes recommendations which: call for a full “lessons learned” review.
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Australian design studio B-TD elevates contemporary interior spaces with the Fold Table Lamp. Designed and made in Australia, the B-TD range of lighting is contemporary with a minimal and modern aesthetic, as demonstrated here with the Fold Table Lamp. Drawing from the angular architecture seen in Ridley Scott’s 1982 film Blade Runner, the Fold Table Lamp boasts a welcomingly futuristic design.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2021
A dispute involving drivers employed by the Tesco-owned Booker Retail Partners at its Thamesmead site has flared up again with a threatened two-day strike, including Christmas Eve, which will hit deliveries to 1,500 convenience stores in London and the southeast. The drivers’ union, Unite, has accused Booker of “bad faith” for allegedly reneging on an.
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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.
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Ninefifty is the perfect expression of Sicily’s manufacturing identity, crafting and detailing every tile by hand. We were introduced to Ninefifty during Edit Napoli in October ‘21 and after seeing their designs up close and hearing their origin story, we knew we had to share it with you. Ninefifty is a young, Sicilian atelier that specialises in clay and majolica lava stone production from Mt.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2021
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has criticised the business rates relief outlined in this week’s Scottish budget as “underwhelming”. David Lonsdale, director of the SRC, said: “The underwhelming rates relief offered for 2022-23 is little more than a pale imitation of the UK Government’s own disappointing scheme; and will do little to help retailers who.
VMS
DECEMBER 10, 2021
(PRESS RELEASE) LAS VEGAS – ChargerGoGo, the world’s leading network of on-demand phone charging systems for commercial venues of all kinds, offers numerous benefits for retail establishments, including boosted foot traffic, elevated customer experiences, increased sales and earned passive income through the company’s revenue-sharing model. Unlike static charging stations, ChargerGoGo allows customers to pick up a portable battery, charge their phones and then return the battery to any nearby Ch
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Basket spend in convenience stores fell by 4.3% in November compared with the same month in 2020, according to the latest figures from EPoS provider The Retail Data Partnership. Although basket spend was down, footfall increased by 4.1%. “Shoppers are buying less, but more often, compared to the lockdown time, where they visited less often. This story continues at Independents see basket spend fall but footfall on the rise.
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
Thrifts and Tangles
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Influencer courses are so beneficial whether you are just starting or if you’ve been in the game for a while. There are so many skills to learn as an influencer, such as photography, negotiating, navigating brand deals, and more! Yes, you can probably google or YouTube a lot of information on your own, but taking […]. The post 3 Best Influencer Courses for Making Money appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Northern Ireland’s retailers’ association has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the time in which the Spend Local card could be spent. The extension of the period in which the card has been used has been made because the last of the cards are still in the post to those that applied for them. The. This story continues at Northern Ireland retailers welcome further extension for Spend Local card.
Dimensional Impact
DECEMBER 10, 2021
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Retail Times
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Elegantly Spirited Ltd is introducing stand-out new packaging and an updated brand identity for its innovative spirit alternative, STRYKK. The bold aesthetic has a fresh take on the brand and incorporates significant environmental and sustainable improvements.
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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.
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 10, 2021
The new homeware line was created in collaboration with Danish homeware design company Room Copenhagen. Licensing products doesn’t necessarily always make for the best in design but LEGO’s careful pairing with Room Copenhagen over the decade has proven otherwise. This sustainable, wooden furniture is the latest development in their partnership… Manufactured from FSC-certified Red Oak the range includes picture frames, wall hangers, book racks and desk drawers.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 10, 2021
As the threat of Christmas lockdown drove consumers out of their houses to socialise and shop last month, online retail sales recorded their lowest ever growth – falling by a staggering -19.8% Year-on-Year (YoY). That is according to the latest IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of over 200 retailers. While this does compare to a strong November 2020 (+36.2%), the Month-on-Month (MoM) figures were equally negative – showing a rise of only 40.4% versus t
VMS
DECEMBER 10, 2021
(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON – Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to end 2021 with both the largest volume and fastest growth on record despite supply chain disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Last year at this time, The NPD Group reported a year-on-year growth in demand for toys in the run up to Christmas. However, the latest research from NPD to the end of November shows a different picture for 2021. Compared to 2020, when lockdowns powered a bumper year for the toy sector, sales value to date has been more muted, down 4.7%, with sales volume down 0.8%.
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
Edge
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Joules - Together under one roof. “We looked far and wide for people to recreate our vision and found Edge who really took the essence of what we stand for and what we represent, and listened to our teams – and this incredible building has been created” Tom Joule - Founder of Joules. Edge has completed a new head office for British lifestyle brand, Joules, in Market Harborough, where the brand was established more than 30 years ago.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Dreams has announced changes to its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jo Martin to chief marketing officer and the promotion of Kal Singh to chief operating officer. Both appointments are with immediate effect and the pair will report directly to Jonathan Hirst, who officially takes over as chief executive on 1 January 2022.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 10, 2021
U:ME – an Edible Oils Limited brand – has expanded its range of easy-to-use oils to include a range of Spice Shots, designed to meet consumer demand for an easy and simple way to cook with spice.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Global fashion retailer KOOKAÏ has cut inventory counts from a few days to 30 minutes as a result of implementing radio frequency identification (RFID), from Avery Dennison at its manufacturing facilities in Fiji and Sri Lanka. The project is at the heart of the KOOKAÏ omnichannel strategy: ultimately, all clothing and stores will be equipped with RFID enabling it to precisely track all items within its supply chain, speed up check out times, enable online orders to be fulfilled from local store
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