Inside Retail

JUNE 8, 2025

Family-owned pet retailer PetO will cease the sale of live animals across all 58 of its stores nationwide, citing growing concerns over animal welfare and a lack of regulation in the industry. The decision comes as scrutiny increases over the ethics of live animal sales, particularly in a market dominated by large chains and global players. With two-thirds of Australian households now owning a pet, PetO says the industry’s current practices are failing to meet community expectations.

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Design Middleeast

JUNE 8, 2025

In its landmark 20th edition, Gensler’s 2025 Global Workplace Survey presents one of the most extensive analyses of the modern office to date Gensler: 2025 Global Workplace Survey Gensler , the global architecture, design, and planning firm, has released its 2025 Global Workplace Survey , offering timely insight into the evolving needs of workers in the United Arab Emirates.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 8, 2025

Peter Halkett will become the new CEO of Oroton Group later this month, succeeding Jenny Child. Halkett, who had been CEO of women’s clothing label Rebecca Vallance since January, will assume the role on June 16. He previously held leadership roles at Brandbank Group, Moochi and APG & Co. “Oroton is an iconic Australian brand with a proud heritage and significant opportunities ahead,” he wrote on LinkedIn.

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Retail Times

JUNE 8, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This June, Casablanca will open its debut flagship in Paris, on 62 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, one of the world’s most historic streets for fashion and design and an emblem of French elegance and sophistication.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 8, 2025

The Athlete’s Foot has opened a new generation concept store on Church Street, Brighton. Marking the brand’s 145th store nationally, and its 34th in Victoria, the new two-storey location brings a fresh approach to in-store design and customer experience. At its core is the MyFit 3D fitting zone, offering personalised fitting solutions in a modern, private setting.

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Retail Times

JUNE 8, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Key points: Necessity pushed adult retailers to get creative, from building secure payment systems to mastering discreet delivery and innovative loyalty schemes The features which adult brands pioneered have now become commonplace in mainstream online shopping Locked out of traditional payment systems and ad platforms, adult companies turned to SEO, affi

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Design Wanted

JUNE 8, 2025

The curtain has just closed on the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, at a sold-out event held at the Friedrichstadt-Palast in […] The post iF Design Awards 2025: A look at the winners and the night of the ceremony appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 8, 2025

LVMH’s luxury flagship label Dior has named Jonathan Anderson to take over the creative reins of the house’s women’s wear and haute couture divisions, ending Maria Grazia Chiuri’s eight-year tenure and unifying Dior’s disparate aesthetic under a single creative vision. Already appointed to lead Dior menswear in April, the 40-year-old Northern Irish designer will now serve as the creative director for the full scope of Dior’s fashion output – menswear, womenswear, and haute couture.

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Retail Times

JUNE 8, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Award-winning restaurant, Maki & Ramen has officially opened its door at Highcross Leicester, bringing bold, authentic Japanese flavours and a visually striking dining experience to the city centre. Following much anticipation, the acclaimed sushi and noodle bar has now launched its very first East Midlands location, marking an exciting chapter for b

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