Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Ethical toilet paper company Who Gives a Crap reached a major milestone this week securing $41.5 million in its first ever funding round after being bootstrapped for nine years. The funding will help the company expand further and drive its mission to provide better sanitation solutions people in developing countries. In this video, Who Gives a Crap co-founder and CEO Simon Griffiths shares an insight into the company’s growth story, how they survived #toiletpapergate in 2020 and how the f

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Billi London, a revolutionary 100% certified biodegradable tights brand founded by entrepreneurs: Sophie Billi-Hardwick and Marie Bouhier, was one of four female-led brands to be selected from a pool of 30 entrants following a comprehensive judging process with a panel of industry experts and given the opportunity to launch a pop-up retail space. The prize includes full operational support from Shaftesbury.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Facebook’s messaging service WhatsApp on Wednesday launched a new feature to make it possible to search for businesses within its app for the first time, the company told Reuters. The test in São Paulo, Brazil, which allows WhatsApp users to find shops and services through a directory in the app, is the latest feature in Facebook’s drive to bolster ecommerce on its services. “This could be … the primary way that people start a commerce process in WhatsApp,” Matt Idema, Fa

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

One of the most stressful things in life is your career. There is always pressure to do a great job. After all, this is the thing that is providing your financial support. It ’ s common sense that any job will come with at least some stress. Of course, some roles are more stressful than others. A major factor in your career ’ s success is how well you can cope with this stress. .

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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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing money is a skill that transcends the boundaries of work and personal – what works well in one area applies equally well to the other. Facilitating these lessons not only helps employees’ personal circumstances but the company’s bottom line too. Hence why employers are increasingly looking to teach their staff – particularly younger ones – how to better manage money.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

ITV and EE today announce a new product placement partnership, with plans unveiled for EE’s latest store opening on one of the most famous streets in the UK, Coronation Street. EE is set to become the connectivity partner of Weatherfield, which will also see EE employees and shopping bags integrated into episodes of the iconic British soap. The shop facade will initially be hidden behind an EE branded hoarding from 20 th September as the new shopfront is fitted out, with the EE store front unvei

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A One Stop franchisee in Scotland has hit £1m worth of sales through Snappy Shopper in less than two years. Adeil Hussain went through the £1m mark in just 20 months at his store in Airbles, Motherwell. Hussain has racked up over 19,660 orders and 800 customers. He said: “The figures really speak for themselves. We’ve. This story continues at Home deliveries hit £1m in less than two years for Scottish retailer.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Macpac CEO steps down, Priceline GM to take over. Outdoor brand Macpac’s long-time leader Alex Brandon has signalled his exit from the business, with Priceline general manager of retail operations Cathy Seaholme to take his place in October. Brandon has been chief executive at Macpac since 2012, and continued in the role through Super Retail Group’s acquisition of the camping and travel brand.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Aunt Bessie’s is rolling out a new recipe for its frozen potatoes range, accompanied by updated packaging. The new recipe means the brand can now claim the potatoes are the “crispiest and fluffiest Aunt Bessie’s roast potatoes yet”, according to consumers involved in testing. Aunt Bessie’s has also invested in a £2.1m extension to its. This story continues at Aunt Bessie’s unveils new roast potato recipe.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Hong Kong-listed beauty business The L’Occitane Group has appointed Andre J Hoffmann as its new CEO, taking over from Reinold Geiger, who led the business for more than 25 years. Hoffmann, left, and Geiger. Hoffmann will also continue his previous role as the vice-chairman of the board and executive director, while Geiger continues to be board chairman and an executive director.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

National Lottery operator Camelot is running two special draws to celebrate this year’s Olympics before the end of September. This Saturday (18 September) there will be a £15m ‘Must be Won’ draw, while six days later (24 September) there sill be a special EuroMillions super jackpot draw with £107m on offer. Camelot’s retail director, Jenny. This story continues at Two extra lottery draws this month, says Camelot.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Myer’s online sales have more than doubled since John King took over running the department store in 2018, and the CEO believes they can double again to reach $1 billion in the not-too-distant future. “Online is now a $500-million-plus business. We’ve done this faster than we expected,” King said on a call about the retailer’s full-year results on Thursday.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Pan-Asian food brand Tiger Tiger has launched a range of Japanese-inspired products. The range includes Sushi Nori roasted seaweed sheets, Sushi Rice, Sushi Ginger and Sushi Vinegar, Soba Buckwheat Noodles, Panko Breadcrumbs and Wasabi Paste as well as Mirin Vinegar, Shoyu Soya and Teryaki Sauces. Debbie King, sales and marketing director at Tiger Tiger, said: This story continues at Tiger Tiger expands portfolio with Japanese range.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Online fashion retailer Asos set out plans to cut its environmental impact and improve worker rights on Thursday, tying its success in cutting waste and carbon levels to future management pay. Joining a growing list of fast-fashion companies to open up its supply chain for external scrutiny, Asos set out targets for improving recycling rates, cutting energy usage and increasing the diversity of its corporate leaders.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Danish interior design brand Hay has completed the renovation and expansion of its shop in central Copenhagen , Hay House 2.0, which has been given a colourful update by the company's in-house team and now also holds a showroom and an events space. Located in an art nouveau-style building on Amagertorv in central Copenhagen, Hay House 2.0 now spans four floors in the building, which has been home to the Danish interior and homewares brand for years.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Ralph Lauren is set to open Western Australia’s first standalone Polo Ralph Laruren store at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, its fourth outlet in Perth. The store occupies a 179sqm space on the Level 1 of the shopping centre, housing a range of capsule collections, exclusives and in store activations, including its upcoming Summer 2021 Collection. Ralph Lauren at Karrinyup is scheduled to open its doors to the public on October 7, followed by the opening of Ralph Lauren The Rocks later this year.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Fast-growing British dog grooming, gifts and treats firm Sniffe & Likkit has announced a partnership with renowned pet behaviour and nutrition expert, Anna Webb.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The second edition of ‘T-Style: Thai Spirit’ showcases a collection of post-pandemic solutions curated by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP). Partnering up with Maison&Objet for the second time, the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) from the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand exhibited the latest edition of “T-Style : Thai Spirit” earlier this month.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Prime minister Boris Johnson has appointed Nadine Dorries as the new secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport. She becomes the tenth culture secretary in as many years. Dorries was appointed during a cabinet reshuffle that saw several high-profile positions change hands. Those ousted from their roles included education secretary Gavin Williamson and housing, communities and local government minister Robert Jenrick.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Dark store retail formats are growing in popularity with UK consumers, with demand for dark stores continuing even as the pandemic eases, the latest European study from OneStock, the modern and agile Order Management System (OMS) provider for omnichannel retail, reveals.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Templo has unveiled the identity for the Interconnected Disaster Risks 2020/2021 report, using colliding graphics to show how different events are connected to one another. The report was written by scientists at the Institute for Environment and Human Security. The institute forms a part of the United Nations University, the academic arm of the organisation which acts as a kind of global thinktank.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The British blackberry season is now in full swing and it is set to be hugely popular as the nation’s ‘blackberry boom’ of recent years is set to continue.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Food sales at the Co-op in the first half of 2021 were down 3.2% on last year but up 4.2% on pre-pandemic levels, the group announced in its interim figures. The Co-op’s food turnover in the period was £3.6bn, against £3.7bn last year and £3.4bn in 2019. Online sales were made available in 1,000 more. This story continues at Co-op’s food sales fall back on last year but up on pre-pandemic levels.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Little people should play with their food according to the UK’s leading baby food brand Ella’s Kitchen Brands after research reveals two thirds of parents (62%) still tell their little ones not to.

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Retail Design Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Asbel is a premium hotel, resort and spa based in Florida, It’s a luxury art-oriented interior providing high-end quality services.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Today, Pringles has announced it is supporting leading men’s health charity Movember for a second year, following the success of last year’s partnership.

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Retail Design Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

a Foster + Partners hotel in Saudi Arabia and a series of private bungalows in Mozambique that celebrate African minimalism.

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Retail Store Windows

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We recently included the Bags exhibition here from the V&A as a part of own research and naturally inspiration. If you are feeling mentally exhausted then why not drop by the other current exhibition at the V&A here in the centre of it all. Curiouser and Curiouser, obviously the tale of Alice in Wonderland is the focus here however the key element which we were particularly interested in was the inspiration from the experience.

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Retail Design Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It’s a capsule collection brimming with trophies that allow it girls to frolic in style on the snowy slopes of.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

ASOS has announced a new set of ESG goals for 2030, which includes a commitment to achieve Net Zero across the full value chain by 2030. The company says that it will be carbon neutral in its direct operations by 2025. Nick Beighton, CEO at ASOS, said: “We are pleased to announce our FWI 2030 programme and stretching ambitions. Achieving these will make us a Net Zero business that embraces more circular systems and uses more sustainable and recycled materials in our products and packaging.”.

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