Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Fair Work Ombudsman has adopted a new four-tiered approach for mandatory vaccines in Australian workplaces, and moved away from its earlier advice that employers are “overwhelmingly” unable to introduce mandatory vaccinations policies. While public health orders have been issued in some regions that require those working in health services and quarantine facilities to be vaccinated, the federal government has maintained its position that vaccination will generally be voluntary for Australian

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 12, 2021

Athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee with former One Direction star, Niall Horan, at the helm as an investor and advisor, has launched its Northern Ireland debut in Victoria Square Belfast , owned by German Commerz Real’s real estate fund Hausinvest. Located opposite Calvin Klein and Hollister on Ann Street (lower ground floor), the new 2,300 sq ft Gym+Coffee clubhouse concept launch forms part of the brand’s continued expansion and marks the 8th clubhouse store following the Manchester and London openi

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

Three months after former RipCurl boss Michael Daly stepped up to take the mantle of leading the wider Kathmandu Group, the surfwear brand’s GM of Women’s Brooke Farris will take up the RipCurl’s vacant leadership position. Having started working with RipCurl in 2010, Farris has moved through the business’ marketing and digital departments to reach the position of GM of Women’s, which saw her renew the brand’s focus and vision of its women’s brand, while also growing its relevancy.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 12, 2021

Shaftesbury and Jack White announce the opening of the first ever Third Man Records store outside the USA. The independent record label was founded by Jack White, lead singer and guitarist of the White Stripes, in Detroit, Michigan in 2001, and will open at 1 Marshall Street in the heart of London’s Carnaby. The 1,164 sq ft store will open on Saturday 25th September.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

The well-known luxury e-commerce platform Net-A-Porter is continuing to focus on its Net Sustain edit by incorporating innovation and transparency into the customer experience. . Last year, Net-A-Porter announced a progressive framework aptly named Infinity to drive their 2030 sustainability strategy. Considered a philosophy to provide lasting luxury fashion and lasting positive impact, the 10-year strategy includes four key areas in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to boo

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 12, 2021

DemandTec by Acoustic announced the appointment of Todd P. Michaud as its new CEO to accelerate the organization’s growth and market leadership. DemandTec offers leading end-to-end, AI-powered lifecycle pricing solutions. . This CEO appointment comes at a critical time when retail executives globally are facing many challenges such as supply chain disruptions, rising costs and inflation. .

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AUGUST 12, 2021

The Conran Shop has announced the winner of its inaugural Designer of the Future Award as Cameron Rowley, a recent graduate of Kingston University. Designer of the Future was set up following the death of design legend Sir Terence Conran last year. With the aim of supporting the next generation of creative talent, the accolade comes with £40,000 in investment money to further develop the winner’s ideas.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

It’s impossible to know just how great an impact the pandemic is having, and will continue to have, on every aspect of our lives. What we do know is that this is a really important time for people. Yes, there’s a whole lot of uncertainty and many of our life plans are on hold, but there is also incredible innovation occurring. Economists are abuzz right now with talk of an impending shift in the workforce.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

People. Snook studio, which has offices in Glasgow and London, has hired husband and wife Rebecca and Jonny Rae-Evans as co-chief design officers. The duo currently run design studio Reply, which works with organisations which seek to protect women and girls from exploitation. They join Snook in October. Manchester-based digital agency Access has appointed Lisa Jones as talent acquisition and development director.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hairdressing has taken Richard Kavanagh all over the world, from photo shoots with Vogue to fashion shows with Versace. . Now, as a global artist for Redken, Kavanagh works closely with the brand to position it at the forefront of industry trends. Here, Kavanagh shares how he started out as a teen, an insight into his 20+ years with Redken and why brands need to break the stigma around chemicals.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

There is still time to vote for your favourite new product launches at the 2021 Product Launch of the Year Awards. This year more than 60 products have been nominated across nine categories, ranging from confectionery and grocery products to alcohol and vaping. They may be the products that have performed the best in your. This story continues at Still time to vote for your favourite new launches.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Online marketplace StockX appoints first female board member. StockX, an online marketplace for collectible items and sneakers, has added former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot to its board ahead of a potential IPO next year. She is the retailer’s first female board member. StockX CEO Scott Cutler said as the company grows, it must also expand “the voices that guide them”, ensuring they have the right experience and knowledge, and Brown-Philpot’s expertise in online marketplaces makes her the

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Located in the city center of Chongqing, cityinno has designed the first offline store for the automotive information media company.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

SafeWork NSW will be targeting supermarkets and other retailers within Greater Sydney to ensure they are complying with public health orders, as the state continues to struggle with the spread of Covid-19. Penalties of up to $5,000 can apply to businesses that show breaches of health orders, while repeat offenses can lead to mandated closure of a premises.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Traditionally a go-to shopping venue for the older generation, Boundary Outlet wanted to attract a more diverse demographic with a.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

This week, online marketplace The Iconic became the first major ANZ retailer to launch a tailored shopping destination for people with disability, marking a major step forward for inclusivity in fashion. The Adaptive Edit focuses on functional style with features such as fits for prosthetics, a variety of closures and seated-wear. The Edit will launch with 130+ pieces across menswear, womenswear and kidswear from brands such as Tommy Hilfiger Adaptive, Brisbane’s Christina Stephens, and Melbourn

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

The recent shortage of delivery drivers is not just because of the pandemic, according to hauliers’ associations. Both the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Logistics UK (formerly the Freight Transport Association), have said this week that the driver shortage is not simply about drivers being ‘pinged’ by the NHS Covid app. Both associations say that.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Authentic Brands has cemented its position as a major player in American retail after what one analyst described as a “massive acquisition” – the successful $2.456 billion bid for Reebok. Adidas confirmed the sale overnight after six months of negotiations with prospective bidders. Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData, said Authentic Brands has proven its ability to turn around struggling brands like Aéropostale and so it will be confident that it can achieve a similar result with Reebok.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Habitat Hotel was designed by creative office Vasilis Papadias design studio on the island of Mykonos. Everything was studied.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

General Pants’ CEO Sacha Laing has confirmed reports that the privately owned retail chain is in talks to sell, telling Inside Retail , “There’s been a lot of interest in the brand”. On Thursday, The Australian reported that Cotton On, JD Sports and at least one private equity firm are believed to be among the potential buyers of General Pants, which is owned by the Smorgon family and may go for $50 million or more.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Located at Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel, MAISON DU MEZZE is adjacent to AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the past year, we’ve all navigated massive changes in many aspects of our lives — how we work, how we shop, how we socialise. Even as businesses reopen in many parts of the world and people swap masks for makeup, 2021 continues to be a time of transition, with the rules of post-pandemic life still taking shape. Like just about every industry, the influencer economy evolved significantly from 2020 to 2021.

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Retail Store Windows

AUGUST 12, 2021

We have captured some very interesting schemes from this brand previously and we've never thought of them as a large format graphic-type company but here it is. Its not really a true reflection of the amazing work that they do behind the scenes although we're guessing that perhaps due to the current circumstances that there was very little option. Hopefully we will see their true innovation filtering through their windows again shortly.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

Online retailer Lovehoney is merging with WOW Tech Group to form a global sexual wellness group: The Lovehoney Group. The group will operate across EMEA, APAC and North America, and will combine a strong portfolio of brands, such as Fifty Shades of Grey, Happy Rabbit, Womanizer, We-Vibe, and Arcwave, as well as Swiss retailer Amorana, which was purchased by Lovehoney last year.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 12, 2021

Innovative independent businesses are rushing to sign leases in Wembley Park, London’s globally renowned entertainment district and 365-day neighbourhood, with two further deals made in the last week – including one that already has a space in the destination.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

People care what their avatars are wearing. When the virtual world Decentraland said in June users could make and sell their own clothing for avatars to wear on the site, Hiroto Kai stayed up all night designing Japanese-inspired garments. Selling kimonos for around $140 each, he said he made $15,000-$20,000 in just three weeks. While the idea of spending real money on clothing that does not physically exist is baffling to many, virtual possessions generate real sales in the “metaverseR

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

Brexit continues to be blamed for adversely affecting trade, according to business leaders in the grocery retail sector. In a survey conducted by analyst Lumina Intelligence, 54% said that Brexit had increased the administrative burden. An identical percentage said it had made the supply chain more unreliable, while 49% agreed that staff shortages had been.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

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Retail Times

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fuse - the learning and knowledge platform for enterprise, is delighted to partner with premium lifestyle group Joules to provide a central hub for learning, culture and community.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

L IONS AND TIGERS and bears — oh my! These unusual holiday windows, dubbed “Jungle Bells,” captured the attention of children and adults alike at Woolworths (Cape Town, South Africa) this past Christmas season. With “near life-sized” indigenous African animals peeking out from between brightly colored, overgrown plants, the display would come to life when approached.

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