Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Brisbane-based Brooklyn Donuts is spearheading expansion into New South Wales with its first Sydney store. The outlet at Castle Towers in the Hills district is the first interstate store for the four-year-old business. It has nine stores in Queensland, eight of them franchised, with one franchisee owning two stores. This year Brooklyn Donuts will open in Miranda, Sydney, and in Canberra, with a Liverpool store scheduled for early 2024.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Dr. Martens plc is pleased to announce the opening of its 100 th EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa region) store on London’s iconic Oxford Street. The new location, at 184 – 190 Oxford St, will open on 10 th November 2023. The 100 th store is testament to Dr. Martens’ strong and increasing physical, owned retail (‘DTC’, or ‘Direct to Consumer’) presence in EMEA, with the newest addition in line with the Company’s strategy to continue inspiring and engaging customers in-store with the range of

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Both the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.1 per cent. This is the fourth consecutive time the RBA paused raising the benchmark interest rate since June this year. “Pausing interest rates this month will allow consumers to spend more freely during the November/December sales period and allow retailers to better assess their employment needs for

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Craftsmen are not only influenced by the objects they create but also play a significant role in shaping those objects. MiDA-Lab, founded by emerging designer-maker Michela […] The post Unique creations bridging the realms of materials, flora, fauna, and humanity appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In the leadup to its 40th anniversary, Australian mattress and bedding retailer Forty Winks has rolled out a major rebrand in an effort to build meaningful relationships with the next generation of customers. While improving customers’ sleep has always been at the heart of Forty Winks’ mission, the retailer wasn’t necessarily communicating that to customers.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Christmas, Lindt & Sprüngli will be sweetening the season by unveiling an exciting twist on a beloved festive tradition with the new Lindt TEDDY Augmented Reality Advent Calendar. As the festive season approaches, Lindt & Sprüngli continues to enchant chocolate lovers by combining fine milk chocolate expertly crafted by the Master Chocolatie

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The interior of the summer terrace of the Ivanka restaurant in Moscow City continues the Mediterranean theme of the main.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Just in time for Halloween, New South Wales-based party supply retailer The Party People is taking buying costumes to a whole new level by trialing an augmented reality mirror store this month, which allows customers to try on, and then buy, costumes in seconds. Augmented reality mirrors, or smart mirrors, save shoppers from taking clothes to the nearest changeroom to physically try the items on.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Goldsmiths, the renowned luxury watch, and jewellery retailer, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its largest showroom in the Goldsmiths portfolio, located in Liverpool. This expansive showroom spans two floors and offers an unparalleled selection of exquisite timepieces and jewellery.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Anna Carrabs, who stepped down as CEO of King Living last year, is now a co-founder of Ecovital Group, a startup that sells healthcare products and eco-friendly alternatives. Carrabs co-founded Ecovital Group with Stuart Munro, a chief investment officer at print production company Presfast. “This transition marks a pivotal moment in my career, allowing me to channel my passion for innovation and environmental impact into a fresh endeavour,” said Carrabs. “Ecovital Group is a v

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Herbal wellness brand Lab Tonica is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new collection of aromatherapy candles. Efficiently designed to awaken one’s senses and infuse their surroundings, the candles contain natural scents that will invigorate, energise, calm, and uplift the mood.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Rebel and Adidas will raise funds for non-profit organisation Lifeline with the launch of a six-piece capsule collection designed by Australian artist Joel Moore, more popularly known as Mulga. The collection will include a t-shirt, drink bottle, cap, soccer ball, high bounce ball and tote bag and feature Mulga’s drawings of surfing, sunshine, native animals and sport — elements that help improve his mental health.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Furniturebox has transformed ecommerce dispatch times with a late 8pm cut off for next day deliveries. The disrupter brand – based at a new 88,000 square metre warehouse next to the M4 – is offering what is believed to be the latest next day delivery time on bulkier items ordered online.

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Bish

OCTOBER 3, 2023

At Bish Creative, we're embarking on an expansion to provide ample space for our growing business. Our goal is to enhance both our capabilities and our Bish Family The post Bish is Expanding to Better Serve YOU! appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A dedication to encouraging organisations to think local with their rewards and incentives was the driver for Scottish firm Miconex picking up the Best Gift Card Supplier award at the 2023 Incentive Awards. The Incentive Awards is a global awards programme celebrating excellence across the incentive, reward and recognition industry, held on the 28th Sept

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Bish

OCTOBER 3, 2023

At Bish Creative, we're embarking on an expansion to provide ample space for our growing business. Our goal is to enhance both our capabilities and our Bish Family The post Bish is Expanding to Better Serve YOU! appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Little Moons – the pioneers of mochi ice cream – have announced the opening of a new 50,000 sq. ft. production facility in Kettering planned for H1 2024 after filing accounts that show booming demand for their bite-sized, handheld treats led to the business more than doubling turnover in the 18 months ending 30 December 2022. […] If you want more i

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Experiential marketing is often called “engagement marketing” or “event marketing.” Experiential marketing is a dynamic and immersive approach that yearns to create memorable and meaningful connections between the brand and the faithful consumers. Instead of relying on traditional advertising methods such as commercials or print ads, experiential marketing seeks to engage potential clients or customers in a real-life, interactive way.

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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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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Planted, Europe’s leading FoodTech scale-up, famous for its clean-label plant-based meat, has secured a new major national retailer listing in supermarket chain Tesco. The Planted range, consisting of 3 SKUs, will be available to buy across 350 stores nationwide from 3rd October 2023 and debuts its new style packaging.

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Eye on ESG

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Brazil’s draft Sustainable Taxonomy Action Plan (the Action Plan), prepared by the Ministry of Finance, is currently under public consultation and receiving contributions and comments for its improvement. The deadline for taking part in the public consultation is October 20, 2023. The development of a sustainable taxonomy seeks to address Brazil’s main environmental and social challenges, taking into account its commitments, objectives and priority plans.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! GUNNA Drinks has announced the launch of its new aluminium bottled lemonades in Co-op stores. Hitting shelves in October, consumers visiting Co-op stores across the Mid Counties of the UK will be able to purchase GUNNA Drinks functional lemonades, made with Vitamin C and Zinc, in two varieties – Twisted Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade, RRP £2.20.

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Contra

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In today’s dynamic business landscape, grabbing the attention of potential customers is more challenging than ever. Amongst the most versatile and impactful options for brick-and-mortar businesses are window graphics. When executed with precision and quality materials like those from Contra Vision, window graphics offer a slew of benefits that can significantly uplift your brand and engage your audience.

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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 Design Solutions

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Your Retail Space: RDS lays the foundation for Design Introduction RDS transforms our clients retail layouts into captivating spaces that not only attract customers but also keep them coming back for more? In this article we will explore how RDS does it. With 25 year experience we specialise in creating stunning retail interiors that leave a lasting impression on customers.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Just days after opening ten former Wilko stores as Poundland, the discount retailer today confirmed that another ten stores would also begin their Poundland journey this coming weekend. Keeping its promise to move quickly and prioritise roles for former Wilko colleagues, the following English and Welsh Wilko stores will open on the morning of Saturday [

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

OCTOBER 3, 2023

CALIFORNIA – Join the upcoming Cybersecurity & Cloud Congress event at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California! The dates for the Cybersecurity & Cloud Congress are June 5 th – 6 th , 2024. The Cyber Security & Cloud Expo brings professionals together to tackle hot topics like Zero Trust, Threat Detection & Response, Training, Talent & Culture, Identity & Access Management, Application Security, and Data Security.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With a love and respect for the sea at the heart of everything they do, multi-award winning Salcombe Gin has partnered with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to launch ‘Four Seas’ by Salcombe Gin.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What’s the secret to starting a new business, in a new market, and making it a massive success? According to John Mac , co-founder of Australian outdoor and adventure gear brand Oz Backcountry , it’s all about finding smart ways to do things better than your competitors – especially when it comes to managing every retailer’s biggest asset: inventory.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the world’s largest provider of drinks education, is to launch two new beer qualifications, Level 1 Award in Beer and Level 2 Award in Beer, from February 2024. The new beer qualifications will set the global standard for tasting and education in the beer category.

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Contra

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Contra Vision, the global specialists in perforated window film, are proud to announce the launch of their latest product, Contra Vision® AutoGraph™ , in Europe following the success of this revolutionary new product in the UK. AutoGraph will now be sold by 13 distributors across Europe. AutoGraph is a 40% transparency perforated window film that has been specifically designed to make installing vehicle graphics, and other overlaminated applications, faster and more efficient than ever.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Zoflora – the indulgently fragranced and award-winning cleaning brand* – is delighted to announce the launch of its winter fragrance range, which includes four returning favourites. Zoflora’s expert perfumers capture the essence of winter perfectly, and fans will be pleased to hear that their favourite seasonal scents are back ready for the festive seaso

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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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