Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

An untold number of coffee shops across the globe have temporarily or permanently closed at the height of the pandemic but Vietnam’s TNI King Coffee has bucked the trend, opening its first store in the US early this year and pushing forward with expansion plans. “Many businesses were affected during the pandemic, but we saw that there was still a huge opportunity for expansion,” TNI King Coffee founder and CEO Le Hoang Diep Thao told Inside Retail.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 4, 2021

Claire Webb from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at why playing a waiting game won’t help retailers beat soaring shipping costs. Many retailers are looking to protect margins against rapidly rising shipping costs. A favoured way for trying to achieve this is to delay the placement of orders, with the assumption transportation prices will soon peak and rates will start to drop.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Nick Scali has doubled its profit in the last year, with NPAT reaching $84.2 million, due to a pick up in online sales and relevance in New Zealand. During FY21 the business was able to cut its expenses as a percentage of sales, while also increasing total revenue by 42 per cent to $373 million and gross margin by 80 basis points. “The most pleasing aspect of our of FY21 result,” said managing director Anthony Scali, “was the ability of our distribution network across Australia and New Zealand t

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Dezeen

AUGUST 4, 2021

Creative agency Saint of Athens has used cool blue tiles throughout this jewellery store in Mykonos, Greece , for brand Gavello to make it resemble a "luxury 60s swimming pool ". Saint of Athens worked with Dive Architects to make the jewellery store stand out from the plethora of nearby retail stores. It includes light blue tiles, lockers and a pool ladder.

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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.

Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

As consumer and shopper behaviour continues to change and evolve during the current pandemic, so does their path to purchase. The evolving landscape and ‘lockdown life’ in Australia have changed the way we once used to shop. As we adapt and change, so do our expectations of an omnichannel experience in-store and online – the balance of power has shifted from retailers and manufacturers to the shopper.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro is kicking off an on-pack competition across its multi-pack formats, offering shoppers the chance to win a five-star holiday. The “Win the Ultimate Amalfi Experience” competition is running until 31 December across Peroni Nastro Azzuro four-pack, Peroni Libera four-pack, Peroni Gluten Free four-pack, Peroni Nastro Azzurro 12-pack and Peroni Nastro.

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VMS

AUGUST 4, 2021

THE NUMBERS. Dubbed the Mile High City due to its elevation at exactly one mile above sea level, Denver is Colorado’s capital city as well as its most populous. The mountainous metropolis is home to roughly 749,103 people (nearly 3 million in the Denver metro) according to 2020 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. And those numbers carry a lot of weight: Per the Census, Colorado’s population rose 14.8 percent over the last decade – mostly in the Denver metropolitan area – enabling the state to add an e

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Australia’s consumer commission, the ACCC, is asking the government to consider the promotion of toddler formula as part of its review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement later this year. The agreement, which bans infant formula manufacturers and importers from advertising and promoting infant formula directly to the public, was reauthorised by the ACCC last week until July 31, 2024.

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VMS

AUGUST 4, 2021

CVS (Woonsocket, R.I.) is raising its minimum enterprise hourly wage to $15 per hour beginning July 2022, according to a company press release. Incremental increases for the company’s competitive hourly rates will begin this month. According to the company, 65 percent of its employees already earn more than $15 per hour. CVS Health Chief People Officer Laurie Havanec says, “With millions of visits per day to our nearly 10,000 locations across the country, our retail business plays an important r

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Wolverine World Wide has bought British fitness and lifestyle brand Sweaty Betty in an all-cash transaction valued at US$410 million, enabling the footwear business to expand into women’s apparel. The parent company of Keds, Merril, and Saucony has acquired all shares of Lady of Leisure InvestCo, the entity that owns the Sweaty Betty brand, from L Atterton and other shareholders, funded by cash and the company’s revolving line of credit.

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Design Week

AUGUST 4, 2021

Greenspace has revealed the new identity for The OWO, a new hospitality and residential destination housed in London’s Old War Office. The work – which includes a logotype, bespoke typeface and Morse code-inspired graphic pattern – is inspired by the central London building’s heritage. The Whitehall building was completed in 1906 – known then as the War Office – where it housed the government’s war department.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Regal Foods has launched a new sub-brand, Regal Tasters, in a move designed to appeal to shoppers looking for “convenient snacking options”. The Regal Tasters brand includes two 68g flapjacks, available in Choc Chip and Coconut variants and retailing at 59p. The concept of the brand and its packaging has been created to be displayed. This story continues at Regal foods unveils on-the-go snacking sub-brand.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 4, 2021

Aldi has expanded its craft beer range to cater for growing consumer demand after it was revealed that Brits bought a staggering extra 515 million litres of beer over the past year.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Indian snacks brand Cofresh has expanded its Party Mix range with 70g sharing packs, following the “success” of its limited edition Eid snacks. The Party Mix packs include an assortment of potato-based Grills, Spirals and Hoops come in Jalapeno & Cheese, Sour Cream & Chive and Sweet Chilli flavours, retailing at 70p each. The launches. This story continues at Cofresh rolls out sharing format for party snacks.

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

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VMS

AUGUST 4, 2021

Wolverine Worldwide (Rockford, Mich.) has acquired the fitness brand Sweaty Betty (London), according to a company press release. Blake W. Krueger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Wolverine, says, “The acquisition of Sweaty Betty complements our strategic shift over the last several years from a traditional footwear wholesaler into a consumer-obsessed, digital-focused growth company.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 4, 2021

Superstudio of Milan to participate at Milan Design Week 2021 with two major events in two different locations. The first one will be R/EVOLUTION, a new exhibition format based on many curatorial exhibitions on current topics and two spectacular interactive pavilions at the well-known Superstudio Più. The second one is DESIGN BEYOND DESIGN, an event including five inauguration days in the new Superstudio Maxi exhibition center with many multidisciplinary activities, from photo exhibitions to des

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VMS

AUGUST 4, 2021

General Session: Rethink Retail Therapy: Designing Healthy Spaces. How many times have you altered your store design to influence customer buying decisions or shopping patterns? What if your next change also made your customers feel happier and healthier, every time they walked through your store? In this intriguing and eye-opening session, you’ll learn how to use restorative elements like biophilia (which helps connect your customers to nature), lighting, scent, and thoughtfully chosen furnitur

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Retail Times

AUGUST 4, 2021

The past 18 months have been tough for the Great British high-street, with many retailers forced to close for months on end as the Coronavirus pandemic hit the UK.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

After spending the day on the paradisiacal beaches of the island of Formentera, Ritmo is thought as the place to.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 4, 2021

Hermes, one of the UK’s leading consumer delivery companies, has announced its partnership with the UK’s largest supermarket to provide ParcelShop services across its convenience estate nationwide. Services will commence from 6th September in the first phase of stores and a continued roll-out is planned over the coming months.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Online orders now account for one in twenty convenience store transactions, according to Lumina Intelligence. The market analyst found in its UK Convenience Report 2021 that delivery through a website, app or store now makes up 4% of orders, with a further 1% coming from click and collect. The report also highlights that convenience shoppers. This story continues at Analyst confirms online orders are increasingly important for convenience stores.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

As the first buyer store at the Wangfujing commercial space in Changsha, it covers an area of 1,400 square meters.

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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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Mindful Design

AUGUST 4, 2021

Now that you started on your way to setting up your new franchise, you need to build your brand. Part of your brand is your logo – your face to the word and your chance to a great first impression. Being aware of what goes into creating your brand, how to design a logo and […]. The post How to Design a Logo for Your New Franchise in 5 Steps appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Retail Store Windows

AUGUST 4, 2021

Celebrating the birth of their founder and his 200th Anniversary is this brand right now. The brand itself of course didn't come into existence until 1854 so there is still a little longer to wait for that celebration however such longevity in any brand is absolutely incredible and testament to the very clever people which the brand employs and of course continues to forge incredible relationships with.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Bestway has given all its symbol group retailers access to its cash and carry network in a bid to offset the disruption caused by delayed and cancelled deliveries. Delivery disruption, largely caused by driver absence due to the pandemic, has hit most suppliers and symbol groups in recent weeks. Bestway’s retail director, Mike Hollis, said. This story continues at Bestway battles delivery crisis by opening up cash & carries to all its retailers.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 4, 2021

When Marked Lane asked us to design and manufacture a pop up which needs to be durable, versatile, and compliant.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Meal deals are seeing a boost in sales as more people return to work in the office, according to some suppliers. Among the manufacturers reporting increases was coconut water maker Vita Coco, which said that last week it had a 20% increase in sales purchased as part of a meal deal. The firm put the. This story continues at Meal deals boost as some return to office working.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 4, 2021

Perfetti Van Melle (PVM), one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum, is launching its biggest-ever Halloween campaign. Titled ‘All Wrapped Up’, it will support sales opportunities ahead of HFSS regulations coming into force next April.

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Mike Anthony

AUGUST 4, 2021

Winning with shoppers is key to consumer goods success: I think we can all agree on that. And on the surface, shopper marketing looks pretty straight forward. Stick some activity in a store and a shopper responds… Simple eh? Alas not. Shopper marketing is fiendishly complicated. Deep understanding of shopper behavior is key to shopper marketing success.

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Theatro

AUGUST 4, 2021

Typical in-store communication between associates and management is often a multi-step process that reduces productivity and leads to poor customer service. Most in-store communication methods force team members and leaders to waste valuable time walking the store to find answers, or they are kept waiting in limbo after attempting to get a response from team members via crowded radio channels or overhead paging systems. .

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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

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

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