Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

US vegan fast-food chain Mr Charlie’s is opening its first location in Australia – in Redfern, Sydney – during the next few weeks. Dubbed the ‘vegan McDonald’s’, Mr Charlie’s’ store will feature the fast food giant’s signature colours of red and yellow and sell its own version of a Happy Meal – the Frowny. Located on Cope Street next to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy offices, the venue will also offer other plant-based dishes including three different types of burgers, an alt-chicken b

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Shopping is an experience. You can have all the sparkling jewels, intricate designs, and sophisticated styles in-store, but if people don’t want to come, they will stick to online shopping from the couch. Taking this into consideration, NELSON Worldwide designed London Jewelers’ newest jewellery boutique in Short Hills, New Jersey to be a retail destination, allowing visitors to peruse endless jewellery displays, try things on, and have fun with it – because the selection process should be just

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Toys R Us US and Issac Mizrahi parent, WHP Global, has acquired a majority stake in the Dutch designer clothing company G-Star Raw for an undisclosed sum. The deal, scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of this year, is expected to help G-Star Raw further expand its global presence with WHP Global as its strategic partner. G-Star Raw’s existing shareholders, including founder Jos van Tilburg, will retain a stake in the brand.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

SHEIN and Klarna are excited to be hitting the road together on their immersive ‘In Pink We Trust’ tour bus this September. Stopping off at key shopping destinations across the country including London, Birmingham and Manchester, visitors will be able to experience the world of SHEIN by discovering new knitwear, denim, partywear and accessory collections in the decadent walk-in wardrobe.

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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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail real estate options in Western Australia are expected to be limited in the future with just 43,000sqm of new space being offered in Perth between now and 2026, according to CBRE’s latest WA Retail Market Overview. This will come as good news for landlords and have a positive impact on rental growth in the medium term, given the historical average is 116,000sqm of new supply over a three-year period.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

For 25 years Indigo has been its customers’ self-declared “Happy Place”, a community haven of joyful discovery. Today, the company has announced they are taking this concept one step further by opening the doors this fall to a radically different 16,000 ft 2 shopping experience. This new urban concept store at The Well in the King West neighbourhood of Toronto marks an evolution for the brand.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company and integrated food solutions group, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing the company’s commitment to fair treatment of veterans, reservists, and their families.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Men’s jewellery is having a moment. Thanks to the reshaping of gender norms by younger generations, as well as male celebrities, sports stars and influencers embracing statement jewellery, a growing number of men are accessorising with jewellery. According to IBISWorld data, fashion jewellery spending in Australia is expected to rise 3 per cent between 2023 and 2028, to $864 million annually.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Imagine a flowing space, where outdoor and indoor merge in a chromatic and material continuum. Imagine the serene and peaceful feeling of an uninterrupted surface on […] The post Surfaces: how 3 Tech Project boosts esthetics and creativity appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, user experience (UX) design has emerged as a pivotal aspect of online interactions. Well-crafted UX design strives to enhance user satisfaction by providing a seamless and intuitive online experience. However, lurking in the shadows are what are known as ‘dark patterns’, intricately designed digital experiences that exploit human psychology – often at the expense of users’ best interests.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Intimissimi UK is delighted to welcome again customers into its physical store, located near Bond Street underground station. The refurbished space is located in the same central location, but with a much-improved look and product offering than before.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the northern hemisphere, fall is right around the corner. And just like the changing colors of the leaves and the cold nip in the air, the arrival of pumpkin-spice flavoured food products and merchandise feels inevitable. In 2022, Starbucks , the first American coffee brand to promote pumpkin spice lattes, launched the popular drink on August 30.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dairy farmers supplying Sainsbury’s with milk will be paid more from next month thanks to a £6m annual investment made by the retailer to support farms for the future. Recent reports have shown that due to factors such as rising costs almost 5% of dairy farmers left the industry last year and one in 10 believe […] If you want more information Re

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In a world where sneakers have transcended their functional purpose to become a powerful form of self-expression, one brand stands out as a pioneer in helping consumers preserve the pristine allure of their most cherished footwear. The UK’s Crep Protect, founded in 2012 by three brothers, Imran, Nohman and Rizwan Ahmed, has become synonymous with sneaker care and protection , offering innovative solutions that cater to the desires of sneaker enthusiasts worldwide.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Join the Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast (HMRSSS) for their 48 th annual edition in South Carolina. The official HMRSSS 2024 dates are January 23 rd – 25 th. For over 48 years, HMRSSS has granted complete access to the latest products and services for owners and managers of hotels, motels, and restaurants from the Southeastern USA and beyond.

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Bay Cities

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Corrugated and paperboard are similar yet different materials used in packaging. Though both materials are commonly used for packaging, they have unique properties that make them ideal for specific applications.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

You’re not Apple or Coca-Cola. Odds are you won’t be filling a 50×70 booth space complete with a VIP lounge and movie theatre. But that’s perfectly fine. In fact, it might even be better. All you need is a perfect idea that fits your brand’s personality. So, here are some creative booth ideas to get you started! 2018 Dallas Europa Games – Stryve Foods Lean into Vertical Design Highlight: Make the sky your limit!

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! On September 7, DUNKIN’ UK will take over Londoners morning coffee routine with its DUNKIN’ Diversion. From 8.00 to 11.00am, look out for a unique old school yellow cab and our Diverter staff who will be directing customers from rival coffee shops near Baker Street.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Synthetic biotech company Amyris is set to offload its clean beauty consumer brands as part of financial restructuring. According to Business of Fashion , there was speculation earlier this month that the beauty conglomerate was trying to sell off its brands to “satisfy creditors”. Following the decision, the company is set to offload seven consumer brands: Biossance, JVN Hair, Rose Inc, Pipette, MenoLabs, 4U by Tia and Stripes, the menopause care brand founded by Anglo-Australian actress Naomi

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Ocado and Beano announce the launch of the iconic comic’s first ever cookbook, created to help families make their food go further, and take children and parents on a fun, food-fuelled journey through the joy of cooking.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Wood accent walls can transform a space, adding much needed color and character to a plain living room or office. There is a lot of flexibility when it comes to decor and accent walls, a rustic space and a modern space can both benefit from a beautiful reclaimed wood wall. The wide range of wood plank paneling products available allows for an accent wall to be unique to the vision you have for your interior design.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SES-imagotag, the global leader in digital solutions for physical commerce, and Lapeyre, a multiple-expertise home improvement retailer, today announced the deployment of the VUSION IoT Cloud platform and electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across the company’s 132 stores in France.

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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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, has announced the launch of ‘Super September’, its largest B2B sales event of the year. Super September will connect more than 40 million buyers and 200,000 suppliers from around the world to help them discover new products, services, and source online with greater certaint

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Reiss, the premium international fashion brand, has opened its brand-new store and key regional site in centre:mk, one of the UK’s top ten retail and leisure destinations. The 1,884 sq. ft. store, situated on centre:mk’s premium Silbury Arcade, features Reiss’ attainable-luxury collection of modern menswear, womenswear, accessories, and childrenswear.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Phase Eight and Hobbs has signed at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. The TFG brands will add to the impressive range of quality brands at the destination, joining the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and kate spade new york.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mulberry and Paul Smith have joined forces to release collaborative Antony collection. The collaboration brings together two brands synonymous with British style and craft in a 10-piece capsule collection, uniting Mulberry’s iconic Antony bag and commitment to UK manufacturing, with Paul Smith’s love of stripes and colour.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Outlet Shopping at The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has announced the opening of Carvela, the premium women’s specialist footwear and accessories retailer. It marks the first opening since The O2’s revision of its outlet shopping brand identity and represents yet another first-rate brand joining Outlet Shopping

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Esteemed heritage brand Rodd & Gunn is once again partnering with iconic sports brand Gilbert to honour 200 years of rugby excellence, unveiling a new limited-edition collection. The “United by Rugby” collection is a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering excellence that both Rodd & Gunn and Gilbert are famed for.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ingenuity, the complete commerce division of THG plc, announced today successful partnerships with prominent Australian beauty brands, including notable names such as: Haircarebear; Celebrity Slim (both part of Australian Health Vitality); and Skin Virtue.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SymphonyAI Retail CPG, a SymphonyAI vertical, today announced it has been selected by U.K. High Street retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) for computer-vision and AI-based SymphonyAI Store Intelligence capabilities across more than 500 stores.

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