Retailing Insight

JULY 3, 2025

P icture this: You’re standing in your beautifully curated holistic shop, surrounded by the scent of lavender and the hum of soft meditation music. You have a shelf of perfectly chosen products for spiritual enlightenment, a table full of handcrafted crystal bracelets, and a sense of calm… And then the door swings open… A customer rushes in, radiating an aura of pure chaos, demanding to know why the Full Moon candle isn’t actually making their ex come back.

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2025

Long-serving CEO of Haigh’s Chocolates, Alister Haigh, will retire this August after more than 30 years at the helm of one of Australia’s oldest family-owned chocolate companies. Peter Millard, the current chief operating officer, has been appointed to the role, marking the first non-family member to hold the position in the company’s 110-year history.

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JULY 3, 2025

Pop Mart (Beijing) has opened its first store in Ohio, in the Kenwood Towne Centre mall in suburban Cincinnati, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The retailer sells several lines of plush toys, including Labubu, a much-sought-after monkey-like creature with serrated teeth. Pop Mart – which was named to the “disrupters” category within the latest Time 100 Most Influential Companies for the “ugly-cute” collectibles frenzy it helped create – operates 500-plus stores worldwide.

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2025

Ex-Subway operations director Tracy Steinwand has been appointed as GM of Retail Food Group’s Firehouse Subs business in Australia. Steinwand’s appointment comes as the brand finalises Firehouse Subs Australia’s core menu items and works on the go-to-market plan ahead of its Australian market launch. She will oversee operations across Firehouse Subs Australia, including the launch of its first store, and developments to improve guest satisfaction and business growth.

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Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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Retailing Insight

JULY 3, 2025

Retailing Insight offers topics and ideas that will help you redirect your energy and to reflect on the continued changes in retail and how real stori

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2025

Retailers in Australia are scaling back on free delivery and returns amid the continued increase in delivery costs, according to a report from delivery platform Shippit. The State of Shipping 2025 report finds that retailers are grappling with rising delivery costs, with standard delivery up from $10.26 last year to $10.39 this year and express delivery up from $14.24 to $14.69.

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2025

Amazon Live, QVC and Whatnot – what do these shopping platforms have in common? They all play in the livestream shopping space, an increasingly popular way for American consumers to purchase goods online. Livestream shopping is a form of e-commerce where products are promoted and sold through live video broadcasts, typically on social media or e-commerce platforms.

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Manchester, get ready to roll – YO! is back and better than ever. The Trafford Centre restaurant within Selfridges is relaunching on 1st of July with a bold new design that brings the buzz of Tokyo nightlife to one of the UK’s most iconic shopping centres.

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2025

Born in the UK from founder Tom Gozney’s backyard experiments, the outdoor pizza oven brand, Gozney, has redefined what it means to cook with fire. Since launching, the brand has expanded into multiple global markets, including the US and Europe, with Australia emerging as one of its fastest-growing and strategically important regions. With a cult following and sharp design sensibility, Gozney’s wood-fired and gas-powered ovens like the Dome and Arc have helped drive a staggering 13.5-fold reven

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Parcel Pending

JULY 3, 2025

Smart Lockers: Your Competitive Edge in Today’s Challenging Climate The multifamily industry is facing a number of unprecedented headwinds. Exploding insurance costs, oversupply in new construction, potential supply shortages, and high interest rates are creating perfect storm conditions. The pressure is on for property managers to deliver on revenue and growth goals despite these obstacles.

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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

JULY 3, 2025

Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee has made its debut in the US with two stores in New York City. The company, once marred by scandal and delisted from the Nasdaq, now has its sights set on Starbucks’ home turf. The two sleek pick-up-only spaces in New York City offer a glimpse of Luckin Coffee’s familiar playbook: Mobile-only ordering, minimal staffing, digital-forward branding and a laser focus on price and convenience.

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Livingston Designer Outlet, Scotland’s largest outlet destination, has seen a significant uplift in sales for tenants that have recently invested in store refits and design upgrades. The scheme has seen brands reinvesting in their stores, demonstrating the value of an improved customer experience.

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Design Middleeast

JULY 3, 2025

Design Infinity has opened a dedicated Glass & Metal Factory covering 40,000 square feet within Dubai Investment Park Design Infinity Launches Dedicated Glass & Metal Factory Design Infinity , one of the UAE’s leading interior design and fit-out companies, announces the launch of its dedicated Glass & Metal Factory, spanning 40,000 square feet in Dubai Investment Park (DIP).

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ritter Sport has appointed Christian Boulter as Sales Director for the UK and Ireland, marking a significant chapter in the brand’s commercial strategy as it looks to accelerate growth across key retail and impulse channels.

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JULY 3, 2025

Learn how standing displays can enhance your retail space, attract customers, and boost sales with this comprehensive guide tailored for retailers.

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading East Yorkshire offsite manufacturer, Premier Modular, has delivered its 500th retail kiosk for Timpson, the UK’s leading retail service provider. This marks a significant milestone in the two companies’ partnership that has spanned over 14 years.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op boosts craft beer offer after securing partnerships with UK breweries in a bid to provide a unique and cutting-edge range of beers to its members and customers. The convenience retailer’s range now features exclusive beer offerings from seven independent craft breweries, which are available across Co-op stores nationwide marking a first national re

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JULY 3, 2025

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Skip, the UK’s first British made cold-pressed CBD brand, is available exclusively at Home Bargains The everyday CBD drink brand has been developed in conjunction with a team of scientific researchers from the University of Oxford.

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Design Middleeast

JULY 3, 2025

Ebarza begins a bold new chapter – one defined by purposeful design, functional elegance, and a deep connection to individual identity Ebarza Redefines Modern Living with Holistic, Human-Centered Design Having spent over 20 years redefining interior design in the UAE market, Ebarza is beginning a new era of its legacy, one that prioritizes clarity of vision, function, and individual identity.

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Illy has partnered with M-Cube, the in-store digital solutions provider, to deliver a dynamic omni-channel content campaign to support the launch of its new X-Caps coffee pods. The campaign brought Illy’s story to life across central Milan, using high-impact formats to build visibility and anticipation around Illy Space – a branded pop-up in Piazza Gae A

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Design Middleeast

JULY 3, 2025

INC Group has unveiled Stulo, a specialist furniture brand offering tailored solutions for the modern office INC Group Introduces Stulo to Meet Rising Demand for Bespoke Office Solutions INC Group , a leading name in design and build services across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the official launch of Stulo, a new specialist furniture brand created to meet growing regional demand for tailored, design-led workplace solutions.

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This summer, Tesco is transporting customers straight to the Mediterranean with the launch of its new Tesco Finest Greek Deli range – a collection of vibrant and flavour-packed dishes designed to make confident summer hosting simple and spectacular.

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VMS

JULY 3, 2025

Fatburger (Los Angeles) has unveiled plans to work with an existing franchisee to open 40 additional burger locations across Florida over the next 10 years. The deal, between Whole Factor Inc. and Fatburger parent FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., is expected include new units in the Jacksonville market. Since 2021, Whole Factor has been growing the Fatburger brand across the state with a 14-unit development deal in the Orlando and Tampa areas, with two restaurants open to date in Rive

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Footwear brand Shoon, part of the Moda in Pelle group, has opened a new flagship store in Roundhay, Leeds despite a van crashing into the storefront the day before launch. The crash caused extensive damage to the window and shopfront.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

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Retailing Insight

JULY 3, 2025

“…inside the integrative health and MBS community, there are hundreds of modalities, ancient and modern, to help you explore who you are and integrate and process your spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical information to create balance and an empowered life.” w hen we talk about mind-body-spirit , what exactly does it mean? The mind-body-spirit connection implies communication between each aspect of ourselves.

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Scuderia Ferrari HP driver Lewis Hamilton made a headline appearance in London this evening to mark the grand opening of The House of Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% – a multi-day racing-inspired pop-up in the heart of Covent Garden.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail Times

JULY 3, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Royal London Asset Management Property has completed the sale of 149-151 Oxford Street to a private investor for £63 million as the company continues to optimise its exposure across the Central London retail sector, focusing on super prime, mixed-use assets.

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