Retail Focus

AUGUST 24, 2022

Australian furniture brand King Living lands amongst homeware flagships; bringing their cool, contemporary and authenticity to Europe for the first time. Designed by Barber’s team on the ground in London; King Living came to Barber Design for their reputation and deep knowledge in the retail design sector. After several online meetings and being initiated into the brand virtually- due to the pandemic- Barber learned about the King Living brand and their unique family-led approach.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

Multibrand food chain franchisor Retail Food Group (RFG) says tax-paid profit increased more than threefold to $5.3 million despite a challenging trading environment. . The company owns and operates Gloria Jean’s, Crust Gourmet Pizza, Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Cafe2U Michel’s Patisserie, Pizza Capers and The Coffee Guy. Earnings before income and taxes rose 4.6 per cent to $17.3 million while same-store sales grew 2.3 per cent compared to the previous year.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 24, 2022

The commerce industry never stays still for too long. But in recent years, the rate of change has become more profound and significant than in times gone by. Ecommerce has become more widely available and accepted and, in the process, has given plenty of benefits to consumers. Most of this has to do with the level of information available online, and as a result of market competition.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

Woolworths Group boosted its sales by 9.2 per cent to $60.85 billion last financial year, with e-commerce revenues up 39 per cent to $6.26 billion. . In its results announcement for the year to June released today, the grocery retailer reported EBIT of $2.69 billion, down 2.7 per cent year on year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of $1.514 billion, up $10 million on year.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 24, 2022

Skillfully creating a universe to bring comfort into one’s home, Montreal-based Nadine Hajjar beautifully crafts ‘Coralis’ – an alluring collection of side tables inspired by corals […]. The post Unfolding a story influenced by Mediterranean roots appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

Despite group net profit hitting $1.5 billion in FY22 , Woolworths conceded this week that the result landed below its aspirations for the year. . All of Woolworths’ brands stayed relatively flat, with Australian food sales up 4.5 per cent, New Zealand food up 6.6 per cent, and Big W down 3.3 per cent. The business’ Australian B2B arm, however, saw sales more than triple to $3.9 billion, far ahead of the $1.2 billion seen last year, due to the integration of PFD Foods into the Woolworths ecosyst

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

The speed with which New Zealanders and Australians have resumed international travel has caught trans-Tasman travel company Flight Centre Group by surprise. “We were confident the demand for travel would eventually come back post-Covid, but I don’t think anyone could have predicted the pace at which it has rebounded since borders have re-opened around the world,” said NZ MD David Coombes.

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Design Week

AUGUST 24, 2022

Steve Lidbury has joined Imagination as the new executive creative director for the UK and Europe. Lidbury previously worked for Imagination from 2010-2015 and is returning after developing his expertise at Eight Inc. London, where he worked as the executive principal. London-based creative agency The Clearing has appointed former McLaren CMO and Interbrand CEO John Allert as chairman.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

We argue a lot more than we realise. Whether it’s about vaccines, remote work, war or politics the human race argues about everything – just look at comment threads on Twitter or Facebook for proof. Yet most of us dislike the idea of an argument, and actively avoid conflict in our day-to-day life and work. We’ve been trained to see arguments as negative, and to repress this very natural tendency to disagree – especially in the workplace.

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Drytac

AUGUST 24, 2022

Daniel Farias will be based at Drytac’s North American manufacturing and production facility as support to quality control, technical sales, operations, production coating, converting and product management. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Daniel Farias as Technical Engineer with immediate effect.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

With Australians beginning to feel the one-two punch of rising food prices and disrupted supply chains, shopper behaviour is changing, with more customers opting for cheaper, homebrand products, according to CEO Steven Cain. The business unveiled its FY22 performance on Wednesday morning, and said sales and earnings remained flat on a year prior and net profit edged 4.3 per cent higher to $1.04 billion.

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Parcel Pending

AUGUST 24, 2022

An Internet of Things ( IoT) ecosystem is an interconnected network of smart devices that leverages embedded systems – i.e., sensors, processors, communication hardware – to gather, deliver, and act on data they collect from their environments. The various components of industrial IoT ecosystems – i.e., sensors and actuators, connectivity , IoT cloud , IoT analytics and data management, physical devices and interface – enable consumers, governments, and businesses to connect to their IoT device.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

7-Eleven may be known for its Slurpees and speedy service, but it’s also a business that has experimented with Instagrammable new store formats, fun new services and exclusive products. In fact, that’s the reason that it made Inside Retail Asia’s Coolest Retailers list this year. Founded in 1927 in Texas and owned by Japanese retail group Seven & I, 7-Eleven showed the world how convenience in shopping was done.

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Mindful Design

AUGUST 24, 2022

Restaurant outdoor areas such as decks or patios are in high demand when the weather gets warmer. With the right outdoor furniture, they can become an extension of your restaurant’s seating area and provide a place for your customers to relax and socialize while enjoying the sun, the fresh air and the views. When shopping […]. The post How to Choose the Right Outdoor Furniture for Your Restaurant appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

Barely a day goes by now when the metaverse isn’t making headlines. From wild invention s including tactile gloves, to AR wristband sensors and cybershoes, the metaverse is a show-stopping attention grabber. For some, it’s a dazzling new world of seemingly limitless innovation and opportunity. For others, it’s a confusing and terrifying array of ambiguous concepts and remote, imagined realities.

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Ultra Flex

AUGUST 24, 2022

Enhance Your Space with Our Top Flooring Materials. These days flooring options can seem limitless with so many options on the market. Flooring products have expanded into various materials, including digitally printed carpets and vinyl flooring. If you’re considering digitally printed options, Ultraflex has options for you and will help you find the perfect solution.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

Heightened sophistication and material finishes give Warner Music’s third office evolution in Hong Kong a complete sense of space, a.

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Chutegerdeman

AUGUST 24, 2022

The post The Nostalgia Economy appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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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 Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

The Story Through its artisanal distillery, Domaine Gélinas grants itself a family portrait. Passion, terroir, hard work. A family of.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Earlier this year, we launched our first Rising Stars of Retail report in the May issue of Inside Retail Australia ’s quarterly magazine, a special feature highlighting some of the great under-the-radar talent in the industry from a wide range of departments. Each week, we will publish interviews with the inspiring people listed in the feature, where they reveal what motivates them, the work that they’re most proud of and the challenges that they’ve overcome.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

As one of Bangkok‘s leading shopping destinations, Siam Discovery has a reputation to uphold, and it does so with a.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2022

Luxury fashion group Richemont has sold a controlling stake in loss-making online fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP), paving the way for a potential takeover by rival Farfetch in the future. Richemont says it sold a 47.5 per cent stake in the business to Farfetch and a 3.2 per cent stake to Middle East investment firm Symphony Global. The Swiss company bought 95 per cent of YNAP in 2018, and will retain 44.3 per cent – at least for now.

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