Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

JD Sports Fashion said it considers Australia a principal market in Asia Pacific on the back of the inauguration of the flagship store in Sydney, which the company says is its most successful new store opening globally. The UK-headquartered sports fashion retailer opened the flagship store in Sydney in August and said it is on track to relocate its Sydney distribution centre to a new expanded site in FY24, as it anticipates the next stage of growth.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While owning a bar or restaurant is undeniably exciting, this journey is often strewn with myriad challenges that can keep even the most hardened entrepreneur awake at night. But that doesn’t mean you have to lose heart just yet! With a bit of research, strategic thinking, and the right approach, you can discover various challenges that bar and restaurant owners often face and how you can deal with them.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The upcoming referendum on whether Australia should enshrine a constitutional Voice to Parliament is looking more and more divisive each day. And, while businesses have thrown their full support behind such social causes in the past, such as with Australia’s marriage equality vote and the Black Lives Matter movement, on the Voice it seems that fewer retailers are weighing in, and engaging.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nfinite, the leader in next-generation product visualisation technology for brands and retailers, today announced expanded offerings for CPG and released new insights from independent research conducted by Dimensional Research.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Coachtopia is an amalgamation of the word utopia and Coach. Launched in April this year, Coachtopia is a subset of the original American leather and apparel brand, founded in 1941, with a mission to tap into the growing demand for circular fashion. What does it mean for a product to be circular? Coachtopia follows three rules, dubbed the ‘Made Circular’ principles.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Scheduled for November 15th, 2023, the Kyoto Global Design Awards event kicks off with the captivating Ikebana Experience, continues with a showcase of traditional arts and […] The post From Kyoto to the World – celebrating the 2023 Kyoto Global Design Awards appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! You’ve heard about the pub crawl, but what about a grub crawl? With hundreds of thousands* of freshers due to flock to their new homes this September, Deliveroo launches The Grub Crawl: free foodie tours across Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester and Bristol, to help students make new mates while grabbing a bite to eat.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Treehouse , the brainchild of Christian G. Mongendre is more than just a restaurant; it’s a testament to a lifetime of culinary passion, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering commitment to the environment. As Hong Kong’s leading green restaurant, Treehouse offers a carefully curated menu of ethically sourced, unprocessed whole foods, and caters to various dietary preferences without any preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

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Design Middleeast

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Chef Jason Atherton discusses the opening of his new restaurant Row on 45 in Dubai, which features exquisite interior design by LW Design. By Roma Arora What inspired acclaimed chef Jason Atherton to open the Row on 45 in Dubai? It has always been our goal to operate a modest boutique restaurant where we can truly express ourselves. Row on 45 provided me with a blank canvas on which to combine my global experience with the rich culture of Dubai.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Krispy Kreme appoints new ANZ CEO Irene Dong Krispy Kreme ANZ has appointed Nicola Steele, who has been with the company since she was 19, as its new CEO, effective immediately. Steele has worked with Krispy Kreme since 2006, rising through the ranks from crew member to store manager and area manager. She left university in 2011 and returned to Krispy Kreme as a state manager before progressing to senior leadership positions including national operations manager and head of retail & developm

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Eye on ESG

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced a major U-turn on the UK’s “net zero” policies. This amounts to 3 key policy changes: Electric vehicles – 3 years after announcing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030, the ban has been delayed to 2035; New exceptions to ban on sale of new domestic gas boilers from 2035 – although the ban on the sale of new gas boilers from 2035 remains, new exceptions will be introduced to help poorer households, although the details are to

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Nespresso has launched a new experiential boutique on the third floor of Westfield Bondi Junction, with the goal of engaging the local community through interactive and tailored experiences. Customers can enjoy a ‘Coffee as an Art’ tasting and lecture area at the new store. The first set of Masterclasses is currently available at the store, guiding consumers on how to make some of Australia’s most well-known coffees as well as instructions on how to hack latte art at home.

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Chutegerdeman

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Ultra-fast-fashion brands are thriving despite a lack of sustainability. What makes sustainability and fashion more talk than action? The post Sustainability and Fashion: What We Say vs. What We Do appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It may feel a little early, but as a high-stakes shopping event for Australian retailers, Black Friday Cyber Monday is pivotal to the challenge of effectively connecting with customers. In this context, the importance of early preparation and strategic communication looms large as BFCM approaches. What’s critical to being BFCM-ready is the understanding that this event – formerly characterised by multiple discount codes and hurriedly sent emails – has evolved into a well-structured strategic end

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Calling all trick or treaters! This Halloween sees the return of HARIBO & MAOAM’s most frightening line up of tantalising treats that are perfect for sharing and guaranteed to avoid disappointment on doorsteps throughout the land, making this Halloween, a Happy Halloween.

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Eye on ESG

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On 12 September 2023, Brazil´s Attorney General Office, representing the Brazilian Federal Environmental Agency, filed a climate litigation lawsuit against a livestock farmer, seeking compensation for the deforestation of the Amazon Forest between 2003 and 2016. This blog post provides a brief overview on this new lawsuit, which further strengthens a new trend for climate litigation in Brazil.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Three executive directors from Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, are set to saddle up for a gruelling 100km cycle around the coast of the Isle of Wight in aid of charity. Majestic’s Executive Chairman and CEO John Colley, Chief Financial Officer Alex Jablonowski and Store Operations Director Keith Blessley will take on the […] If

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Long Beach, CA – The NRF Protect show is coming to Long Beach, CA, bringing together retail industry experts throughout the US. The new NRF Protect dates are June 4 th – 6 th , 2024. Your passion for the retail industry is undeniable; it’s a way of life. However, security concerns can disrupt your peace of mind. You’re constantly concerned about safeguarding your inventory from shoplifters, your data from website breaches, and ensuring the safety of both your customers and employees.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Michael Gabay, co-founder and CEO, Trigo While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention.

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Parcel Pending

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Auchan to offer access to its extensive network of hypermarkets and supermarkets to all carriers Paris, September 21, 2023 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, and a major global open locker network operator, announces an exclusive partnership with Auchan France, a major French retailer, to equip over 400 hypermarkets and supermarkets with Quadient’s open network smart lockers.

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Retail Bound

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Technological advancements have allowed for a more interconnected world. People can easily connect with friends, family, colleagues, and strangers easier than ever. Although these connections have many identifiable advantages, businesses face a host of challenges when it comes to sourcing products, materials, and services even in such a connected world.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Avon, the iconic global beauty company, announced that its award-winning products – including make-up, skincare and fragrance – will now be available to purchase in 100 Superdrug retail stores* up and down the country from 11th October, with additional items also available on Superdrug.com from 9th October 2023.

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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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Bacha Coffee was founded in Marrakech in 1910, and specialises in 100 per cent Arabica coffees, providing customers with a unique opportunity to travel the world through their cup by exploring harvests from over 35 of the most well-reputed coffee producing countries. Even its distinctive fine blended, fine flavoured and naturally decaffeinated coffees are produced using only Arabica beans.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s largest independent outdoor retailer has partnered with retail industry charity the Retail Trust to protect its staff’s mental health amidst declining wellbeing across the industry. The Retail Trust warned earlier this year that eight in 10 retail workers are experiencing deteriorating mental health, with the rising cost-of-living and an increas

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) today released its third annual Global Wellbeing Report which reveals the worldwide state of wellbeing has not improved since the company first surveyed in 2021, during the height of the pandemic.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A group of 11 AO employees embarked on a challenging six-hour hike to raise funds for a cause close to their hearts. The group, who are all members of the Bolton-based retailer’s customer relationship management (CRM) team, walked 19km around Rivington and Belmont in Lancashire to raise money for type one diabetes charity, JDRF.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Watches of Switzerland Group (“Watches of Switzerland” or “the Group”) has underlined its commitment to the delivery of its climate goals and supporting a more circular economy by linking its existing credit facility to the achievement of its ESG and sustainability targets.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of JD Sports’ figures for the 26 weeks ending 29 July 2023; Pippa Stephens, senior apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “JD Sports’ latest results appear somewhat subdued compared to the heights it has experienced over the past couple of years, with group revenue growth […]

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Care providers and retailers dominate the inaugural Better Work Awards from the leading jobs and hiring site, Indeed. The awards, which this year honour the top companies for work wellbeing, are based on the world’s largest study of work wellbeing and insights from employees who rate and review their company on Indeed each year.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of DFS’ figures for the 52 weeks ending 25th June 2023; Matt Walton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “DFS has experienced a challenging H2 FY2022/23, with sales down 8.2%, leading to its first full year sales decline outside of pandemic-impacted periods since its [̷

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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

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