Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of retail, few toys have the name recognition and star appeal of Barbie. Since its introduction at the New York Toy Fair in 1959, Barbie has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, influencing not only toy design and manufacturing but also fashion, popular culture and marketing. The hype has reached a crescendo in recent months, building up to the recent release of the live-action Barbie film, produced by and starring Australian actor Margot Robbie.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kenco, the £134 million coffee brand, is expanding and diversifying its well-loved speciality range with two new plant-based coffees: Kenco Plant-Based Oat and Almond Latte. Aiming to drive incremental category growth by appealing to a younger shopper, the new launch addresses the need for a great tasting, plant-based frothy coffee to be enjoyed at home.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

David Jones is expected to axe as many as 100 jobs as its department store operations are being reviewed under the new owner. The company is in the process of improving store efficiency and eliminating tasks such as preparing sales reports for stores and office tasks, which can increasingly be done with the use of technology. As a result, there will be redundancies within the business.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 7, 2023

Taking place from the 10th-12th September, alongside the Hotel & Hospitality Expo and the Lighting Design & Technology Expo, INDEX Saudi Arabia stands as the exclusive […] The post INDEX Saudi Arabia is expected to embrace sustainable and tech innovations 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

AUGUST 7, 2023

Frasers Property Australia has won permit approval for the first stage of a retail complex in Melbourne’s burgeoning western suburb Mambourin. Mambourin Marketplace, which will be anchored by a major supermarket operator, will feature 7200sqm of retail space, including a planned medical area, pharmacy, and up to 25 specialised retailers including fresh food grocers, cafes, and restaurants.

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Show Best

AUGUST 7, 2023

Introduction In today’s competitive business landscape, visual appeal plays a critical role in attracting and engaging customers. For restaurants, retail environments, and cannabis dispensaries, well-designed displays can make a significant difference in influencing consumer behavior and ultimately boosting sales. At Showbest, we understand the significance of thoughtfully crafted displays that leave a lasting impression on patrons, ultimately driving sales and fostering brand loyalty.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

In recent years, we’ve seen A.P.C. expand its retail presence exponentially in Japan, but elsewhere in Asia, its contemporary men’s.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

US private equity investor Advent International is reportedly to acquire a majority stake in luxury fashion label Zimmermann from Style Capital. Some media reports said the acquisition agreement, which has not yet been finalised, could value Zimmermann at about US$1 billion. Both companies declined to respond to the media. The deal comes about three years after Style Capital bought 70 per cent stake in the brand from General Atlantic for A$408 million.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tétris designed an expansive space with a strong brand identity for the Reckitt offices in Slough, England. Reckitt, a world.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

Anna Croft has been appointed as Coles’ new chief commercial officer, effective January next year. Croft is the current COO of Mecca Brands where she helped transform the retailers’ business operations for health and beauty. She comes with 20 years of industry experience and has worked with leading retailers such as Tesco, Coles, Mecca Brands and WHSmith in the UK and Australia.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

2nd after 1st. Located in Chungmuro, it is a bar reminiscent of the modern Daegamma of Joseon (nobility of old).

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

After first appearing in the United States and United Kingdom, retail media has started to gain a foothold in the Australian market. While businesses like Amazon, Harrods and Walmart remain pioneers in their use of retail media, a growing number of Australian retailers have launched their own retail media divisions in recent years, including Coles, Woolworths Group , and, last week, David Jones.

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All Work

AUGUST 7, 2023

There is no one-size fits all design solution for creating a more comfortable workplace environment for neurodiverse individuals. Inclusive workplace design must also consider the diverse communication and collaboration styles of neurodiverse individuals. The significance of choice and variety in workplace design cannot be understated, and this approach serves to foster inclusivity while meeting the diverse needs of all employees.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) used to be a headline retail event that captured the imagination and wallets of locals and tourists alike every June and July. But fast forward to 2023, it is now not even listed on the Singapore Retailers Association’s calendar of events. Many blame the rise of online shopping as the main factor behind the decline of this yearly event.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Balente’s beard line of products is a PREMIUM set of cosmetics for men. The three references are Oil, Balm, and.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

What makes Chemist Warehouse so successful? Diversification and finding a strategic advantage has seen the brand increase its number of stores more than tenfold since the beginning of the millennium, and founder Jack Gance anointed as this year’s Australian EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Jack qualified as a pharmacist in 1966 and bought his first pharmacy in partnership with his brother in 1972.

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Drytac

AUGUST 7, 2023

Bristol-based N3 Display Graphics used Drytac ReTac Textures in a canvas finish to create more than 200sq.m. (2153sq.ft.) of wallpaper, transforming the interior of The Bart Ingredients Company’s facility. Bristol-based graphics and display company N3 Display Graphics used Drytac ReTac Textures embossed film to produce a series of eye-catching wallpapers to transform the interior of a client’s premises.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

Restaurant Brands New Zealand has lowered its NPAT guidance for FY23 to $11-15 million despite a growth in sales in most markets, including Australia. Total sales for the second quarter to June 30 jumped by 7.1 per cent to $307.9 million, reflecting ongoing post-Covid recovery and price increases implemented across all markets. Australia’s sales were $72.4 million, up 13 per cent year over year, while same-store sales also increased by 8.4 per cent.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A move by Tesco to help customers find marked-down yellow sticker food items more easily has proved so popular that it has been expanded to 300 stores across the UK. For the revamp the supermarket made bold new signage for its mark-down section in stores to help shoppers find food bargains and at the same […] If you want more information Retail Tim

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

Are you sure that person contacting you is really from the bank? Scammers have found a lucrative phishing spot impersonating bank staff and bank communications. Australians lost more than $20 million to bank impersonation scams in 2022, according to Scamwatch , run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Last year the watchdog website received 14,603 reports of scammers impersonating bank communications with legitimate-looking text messages and phone calls.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Renowned Australian winemaker Australian Vintage, announces the launch of McGuigan Gold Label, a new standard of accessible luxury in the growing premium wine category. The new wine collection combines accessibility and premium quality, catering to consumers seeking a trade-up experience for the at-home occasion.

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Global Shop

AUGUST 7, 2023

Every manufacturing business is an old friend of the quote-to-cash process. Yet, with never-ending changes in the market, this process takes new twists and turns. Here’s the silver lining: with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, manufacturers can take the struggle out of the quote-to-cash process. ERP software increases efficiency, drives business growth, and enhances competitiveness – ultimately winning the quote-to-cash game.

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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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Hunton Andrews Kurth

AUGUST 7, 2023

Since the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana in June 2022, trial courts in California have grappled with how to address the non-individual portion of a plaintiff’s PAGA claim that remains in court when a plaintiff’s individual PAGA claim is compelled to arbitration. [1] Most trial courts have found it appropriate to stay the non-individual portion of the PAGA claim until the arbitration’s conclusion because that outcome would determine whet

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Bay Cities

AUGUST 7, 2023

Sustainable packaging is important for over half of Americans when making a wine selection. Additionally, 48% of wine drinkers pay attention to what the product’s packaging consists of while 86% aged 18-44 agree they will pay more for wine brands that use sustainable packaging.

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Creative Displays Now

AUGUST 7, 2023

Designing, producing and manufacturing products takes significant time and money. Once your product is ready to be placed on the shelves in the stores, you may be wondering how you can quickly and efficiently display your product to help it stand out among the others. Fortunately, with PDQ — “pretty darn quick” or “product displayed quickly” — displays, you can gain valuable advertising space for your brand and product without spending too much time on setup.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Serious Sweets Company (SSC), a Harrogate based independent confectionery business, has acquired the share capital and braded interests of Nom Bites Ltd, and with it the Lexi’s range of mallow and protein bars for an undisclosed sum.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sandbox VR has officially opened its largest venue globally and first ever UK site outside of London at Hammerson’s Bullring & Grand Central in Birmingham city centre. The opening of Sandbox VR reflects Hammerson’s strategy to reinvigorate its assets through new brands, market firsts and experiential concepts to attract new visitors and diversify rev

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An impressive Wren Kitchens showroom in Crossley Retail Park, Kidderminster, has officially opened its doors on Friday, 4th August, 2023. The store is the kitchen retailer’s 110th UK showroom, continuing Wren Kitchens exciting global expansion, as new showrooms have sequentially opened across the northeast coast of the United States.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Woodhead Restaurant Group, owned by William Lander and Daniel Morgenthau, has opened the eponymous 64 Goodge Street, a new Gallic-inspired concept in Fitzrovia. 64 Goodge Street is Woodhead Restaurant Group’s fifth restaurant in total, and third to open in Fitzrovia, following the Michelin-starred Portland and Clips

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In its 150th year, Southern Co-op is celebrating a new moment in its history after electronic shelf edge labels have been rolled out across its stores. The regional, independent co-operative has embraced the future of shopping with the technology which will also have an environmental benefit by significantly reducing the amount of paper used in […]

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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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