Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Leah Weckert has been appointed as Coles’ new MD and CEO, effective May 1. Outgoing CEO Steven Cain has announced his retirement and will remain with the company for an interim period to facilitate an easy transition of executive responsibilities. “I would like to thank the Coles board, team and our many partners for their support, insights and resilience – particularly during Covid, bushfires and floods.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Waitrose has welcomed an extra early asparagus season which is due to arrive in shops from 21st February, nine weeks earlier than normal. Traditionally, the British asparagus season is from St George’s Day (23rd April), so Waitrose customers will be able to enjoy British Asparagus for even longer this year.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Despite the mounting headwinds, Australia’s economy was a strong outperformer in 2022. The removal of restrictions on movement in the early months of the year, coupled with pent-up demand in households, formed the catalyst for a boom in household spending; monthly retail turnover rose 12.5 per cent between December 2021 and November 2022. And while other sectors in the economy, such as construction, have continued to battle with supply-chain disruptions and adverse weather, activity has be
Design Week
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Koto has redeveloped Netflix’s approach to iconography, illustrations and typography, aiming to transform previously neglected touchpoints into “immediately cinematic” graphic assets. Working collaboratively with Netflix’s in house team, Koto sought to build on, rather than reinvent its visual identity. Koto’s chief creative officer and co-founder Jowey Roden says that the studio achieved this by.
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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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
According to CEO Anthony Heraghty, Super Retail Group has plenty of reasons to be positive about its performance for the year ahead. Sales across all four brands – Rebel, Macpac, Supercheap Auto and Boating, Camping and Fishing (BCF) – were up by about 15 per cent, while its profit grew by about 30 per cent for the six months to 31 December 2022. Super Cheap Auto and Macpac were particularly strong performers, with year-on-year sales up by about 18 and 55 per cent, respectively.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Nomad Studio has rebranded Finnish cyber security company F-Secure, with a new logo that appears to be “scanning and protecting” when animated. F-Secure chose to work with Nomad for its rebrand because the studio had no experience with cyber security, meaning it could start with “a blank sheet of paper rather than a preconceived idea”, says Nomad creative director Ash Watkins.
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Drytac
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
ID Numérique is a specialist distributor of materials and consumables for large-format digital printing and a Gold HP Privilege Partner in France. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce France’s ID Numérique as its latest branded dealer partner.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Covid-19 was not kind to Jim Thompson , which relies on tourists for the vast majority of its sales. With borders closed and sales drying up, the Thai silk fashion house was forced to shed a majority of its workforce – from a peak of 2650 to a mere 650 at one point. It closed stores in Singapore and Malaysia, reducing its network from 40 to 22. But the crisis presented the company with an opportunity to review its business model and look for ways to reposition itself on the global fashion landsc
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Building a frontline-centered workforce strategy is key to confronting the many pressures that retailers are under now and for the foreseeable future, says Fabrice Haiat, co-founder and CEO of YOOBIC Between the long shadow of Covid and now what is predicted to be a year of recessions, retail organisations will continue to do what they do […]
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Coles has overcome supply-chain challenges and inflationary pressures to record a 17.1 per cent lift in tax-paid profit in its first half. For the 27 weeks to January 1, sales from continuing and discontinued operations reached $21.4 billion – up 4 per cent – while tax-paid profit rose to $643 million. Supermarket sales reached $18.85 billion, up 4.6 per cent, which the company says was supported by the retailer’s ‘Locked’ and ‘Dropped & Locked’ value campaigns.
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Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Sainsbury’s has announced it is introducing £2 fruit and vegetable boxes, available for customers to purchase from this week onwards. The boxes will now be available in over 200 selected supermarkets across the country, following a successful trial this January.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Specialty value retailer Best & Less Group has reported a slump in profits as consumer demand softened during the first half. For the 26 weeks to January 1, sales grew 13 per cent to $324.8 million while tax-paid profit fell 31.8 per cent to $13.7 million. Like-for-like sales were down 4.9 per cent compared to the previous corresponding period with online sales down 0.9 per cent to $29.8 million.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The 75-year-old heritage brand established by an independence activist Doklipmun started out as an undershirt brand in 1954 and led.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
When you think about technology in retail, what comes to mind? Often when we talk about technology, we gravitate to what consumers can see – things like scan-and-go, interactive mirrors, AR/VR or, recently, The Metaverse. These are technologies consumers directly interact with, so it makes sense for retailers to consider, evaluate and (where appropriate) integrate them as part of a broader customer experience.
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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.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Dedicated to exploring the future of architecture and interior design, and how buildings and workplaces can enhance well-being, creativity, and productivity, students have been invited by […] The post BAUX’s vision of well-being within architecture and interior design appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Vitamin company JSHealth claims it has entered court proceedings against Australian Health Vitality, the owner of retail competitor Life Botanics. The litigation came to light due to social media posts from both companies. There has been simmering bad blood between JSHealth and Life Botanics since early 2022 after the latter brand began using comparative advertising between its products and JSHealth’s on social media.
RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The retail landscape has changed drastically over the past few years as businesses continue to ride the wake of a subsiding pandemic. Contactless shopping, delivery, and curbside pickup — once a public health necessity — have now turned into conveniences many consumers regularly expect. About 37% of people say they use contactless delivery more than they did pre-pandemic.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks is launching a value range of its popular Kingsway pick and mix. The Kingsway Mega Value range will see six popular value for money products offered to customers.
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
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
This year, Dubai’s Art Week is defined by a new concept. Homegrown, disruptive and dedicated to advocating for creative communities in the Global South, DESIGNEAST launches their community […] The post (Un)common Threads focuses on textiles, the oldest form of visual narrative appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Co-operative members generosity has been described as ‘a shining example of kindness’ after they raised more than £75,000 to help food banks and those who rely on their services.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The project is located in Hall 2, Fusen Mall, Chengdu, China, which gathers many brands and also forms a unique.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Kingsland Drinks’ Spanish wine brand, Campaneo, will work with One Pound Meals chef, Miguel Barclay, in 2023 to roll out a PR and social media campaign which will focus on Campaneo’s value, price point and quality. The partnership follows a full repositioning and rebrand for Campaneo, which sees bottles carry contemporary branding showcasing Spanish cues.
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The latest addition to Irish homeware & lifestyle brand Jane Darcy’s sumptuous range is the Luxury Hand & Body Wash made with 100% organic Italian olive oil extract. Deeply indulgent and therapeutic, the Luxury Hand & Body Wash ensures pampering from head to toe.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Nfinite, the leader in next-generation visualisation and e-commerce merchandising, partnering with Coresight Research, today announced the findings of Coresight Research’s report CGI and 3D Product Imagery: The Future of Visual Merchandising in E-Commerce.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Best before dates on fresh fruit and veg are set to ‘expire’ as Co-op axes the dates from more than 150 lines of fresh produce in a move designed to help customers cut food waste in the home and save money, the convenience retailer has confirmed.
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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Aldi aims to secure more supermarket locations in London as part of a multi-million-pound expansion plan. The supermarket, which was recently confirmed by Which? as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for the second year running, has pledged to almost double its 60-strong estate within the M25 and create around 2,400 jobs.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Wrights Chicken Balti Pies are making an exclusive three-week appearance in Tesco chiller cabinets as the retailer prepares to mark British Pie Week.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Primark has today announced plans to extend its store at Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre, offering even more choice across its extensive fashion, beauty, lifestyle and home ranges.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Benefit Cosmetics, UK’s No.1 Prestige Brow, Primer, Mascara, and Cheek Brand, is pleased to announce the launch of an entire NEW category…Pore Care! From the makers of The POREfessional, The UK’s No 1 Prestige Primer, Benefit has been smoothing and priming pores nationwide since 2010.
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