Inside Retail

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retailers have reported delays and significant out-of-stocks as a result of the ongoing dispute between port operator DP World and the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). The dispute has led to a two to eight week backlog in shipments and 48,000 shipping containers standing idle nationwide, according to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). ARA CEO Paul Zahra said retailers have managed to minimise the negative impact on consumers, but warned the inconvenience of out-of-stocks and delays co

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Canada’s leading book retailer approached Dalziel & Pow to create a concept for a key new opening in Toronto. This 16,000 sqft experience honours its Canadian roots and the community that makes each Indigo location a self-declared “happy place” for customers. Photography by BDP | Nick Caville The concept is a book-lovers paradise in the heart of downtown Toronto where in addition to a range of 40,000 books curated for the location, shoppers can experience a paper & stationery shop, hom

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 17, 2024

Supermarket chain Coles has joined B-cycle, adding 846 battery recycling drop-off points across Australia. “It’s estimated that Aussies have more than 150 million loose batteries in their homes but only 12 per cent are currently being recycled,” said Brooke Donnelly, GM of sustainability at Coles. “By adding battery collection bins out the front of our stores we’re providing a way for our customers to recycle their batteries that is safe and convenient.” The g

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Retail Visual Merchandising and Display Awards 2024 are rapidly approaching, and the growing excitement in the industry underscores the importance of securing a table or ticket for anyone involved in the retail sector. These awards, celebrated annually, are a coveted mark of excellence and innovation in the world of retail design and display. It’s an opportunity for professionals to showcase their skills, for brands to highlight their creativity, and for the industry to come together i

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 17, 2024

Step One has partnered with surf rescue services provider Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) with the launch of a bespoke underwear range for surf lifesavers. The brand claims that its breathable underwear can help prevent chafing and will keep lifeguards comfortable. It will also donate $5 to SLSA for every pair sold. “We have set out to understand the science of underwear because we believe that a good day starts with good undies,” said Step One founder Greg Taylor. “We have c

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Prepare to embark on a journey into the captivating world where luxury fashion and iGaming converge, creating an intriguing and unexpected fusion. As we step onto the stage set by this article, we are about to explore the mesmerizing intersection between two seemingly disparate realms. On one side, we have the world of high-end fashion, characterized by its exclusivity, glamour, and attention to detail.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Unilever has partnered with the accessibility app specialist Be My Eyes, the developer of accessibility solutions apps that connects people who are blind or low-vision to a world network of volunteers and AI-powered virtual assistance, to expand their use of AI technology to add powerful new tools to the cooking experience of their products for shoppers

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Designed as a place where “Cities and Parks come together”, our new office for Vizient® in Chicago’s West Loop integrates.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions in Europe, announced today that its partnership with Saint-Gobain PAM UK, a leader of comprehensive ductile iron pipe and fittings for water and sewage networks, has been extended for an additional five years, cementing the distinguished work undertaken by both companies

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

As an online retailer specialised in the hottest young brands, South Korean retailer W Concept resonates well with the country’s.

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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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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An estimated 2.5 million UK adults are following a vegan diet at the start of 2024, which is 4.7% of the population. This has grown by an impressive 1.1 million since last year when the annual research from personal finance comparison site finder.com found that there were an estimated 1.4 million vegans in the UK (2.5%).

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Mindful Design

JANUARY 17, 2024

Floor space is a valuable commodity in restaurant design, especially where the small square footage poses a challenge. Accommodating a large enough number of tables can become a problem when you try to navigate a delicate dance between aesthetics, client comfort and business requirements. That is where minimalism and creative table designs come into play […] The post Creative Table Designs for Your Restaurant or Coffee Shop appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading performance marketing agency Summit to secure a significant new deal with Wickes. The Watford based company is a market-leading, uniquely balanced home improvement business with sales split broadly across three customer propositions – Trade, design and installed kitchens and bathrooms and DIY – and has a simple purpose to help th

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Design background: After the coffee is extracted, more than 95% of the coffee grounds remain. According to the world’s annual.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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RetailMinded

JANUARY 17, 2024

The restaurant business has always been a tough nut to crack, but things have hit a whole new level of challenging ever since the pandemic. Even well established restaurateurs are now grappling with dwindling footfalls, inflationary pressures, and rising rents and wages, among a slew of other factors, that are slowly, but surely running them out of business.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Artyzen Singapore is a culmination of past and present, international and local, low-rise and high-rise – where traditional wisdom in.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iconic ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has announced the launch of a game-changing new snacking format: Salted Caramel Bites and Chocolate Bites. The delectable treats are available now in boxes of eight from Morrisons, with other major supermarket retailers to follow in March.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 17, 2024

Talking about sustainability with QuadroDesign’s co-founder Enrico Magistro means talking about memory and family tales. Starting from the brand, which is a contemporary evolution of the […] The post A sustainable mindset is a matter of memory appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In a collaboration that may as well have been written in the stars, premium mattress brand, TEMPUR®, becomes official Astronights sponsor, supporting the Science Museum’s 2024 sleepover programme. Astronights sleepovers allow children to explore the Science Museum after dark and take part in hands-on workshops, shows and activities.

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Parcel Pending

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of university dining, institutions face unique challenges in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The academic environment has undergone significant transformations in recent years, as universities strive to meet the increasingly diverse needs and expectations of their students. As a result, the traditional paradigm of campus dining has been challenged by a range of factors that demand innovative solutions.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sofas & Stuff, the British bespoke furniture and fabric company known for its commitment to individuality and craftsmanship, is excited to announce the opening of its new showroom on the King’s Road in the heart of Chelsea.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retailers worldwide are navigating a complex web of logistical challenges triggered by recent militant attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The attacks have prompted major container ship operators, including industry giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, to reroute vessels away from the Suez Canal – the shortest route from Asia to Europe. This unexpected twist comes as retailers gear up for the approaching China Lunar New Year holiday, compelling them to stock up on goods and explore alternative transpor

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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

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! 2024 is starting with excellent news: Haier has been Ranked No.1 Major Appliances Brand for 15 consecutive years according to Euromonitor. This memorable achievement for the Group reflects the constant pursuit of excellence, leading to a strong leadership position in the industry.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Body Shop, founded in 1976, was the first beauty company to actively fight against animal testing. Today, it is the first global beauty brand with 100 per cent of its product range vegan certified. The Body Shop’s APAC brand and activism director Shannon Chrisp, told Inside Retail “Our decision to have 100 per cent of our product formulations vegan certified was a natural next step for The Body Shop.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In November, Valeo Foods launched “Maple Crest 100% Pure Canadian Maple Syrup” in Sainsbury’s, which has driven category growth and already achieved a 2.6% value share of the total maple market and complemented Valeo Foods’ premium organic syrup brand Buckwud.

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Dezeen

JANUARY 17, 2024

Texas architecture studio Side Angle Side has adapted a 1960s post office into a food market and restaurant in Austin. Opened in October 2023 in the Hyde Park area, Tiny Grocer serves as a speciality market, bar and cafe while Bureau de Poste is a modern French bistro led by celebrity chef Jo Chan. Side Angle Side has transformed a 1960s post office into a food market and restaurant Austin-based commercial and residential architecture firm Side Angle Side renovated the 3,500-square foot (325-squ

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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.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mindful Chef is delighted to announce the return of its partnership with Ella Mills, plant-based pioneer, founder of Deliciously Ella and best-selling author (with close to 1.5 million books sold worldwide), to make eating well feel like a joy this January.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BonCulina UK has invested £2.2million in a new commercial fleet to improve its outbound logistics in an ambitious supply chain improvement programme. The new fleet of 13 vehicles will go live from Autumn 2024.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Pan-Asian restaurant concept, YiQi, has officially launched its debut location on Chinatown London’s 14 Lisle Street. Celebrating a range of cuisines from across the ESEA region, YiQi’s menu creates a dynamic dining experience in the heart of Chinatown London.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 17, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Apple has achieved exceptional brand value growth this year, increasing by USD219 billion (74%) to USD517 billion, reclaiming its title as the world’s most valuable brand by a huge margin. Every year, leading brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance puts 5,000 of the biggest brands to the test, and publishes over 100 reports, ranking brands across all s

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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

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