Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Outland Denim Group has announced the addition of Nobody Denim to its portfolio as it eyes international expansion. With the new member, Outland has grown to four businesses and is preparing for its third round of equity crowdfunding on October 17. The company describes itself as “an ecosystem of brands dedicated to creating positive social and environmental change” It is developing an emerging revenue stream with a textile waste solution, targeting the issue of 200,000 tonnes of tex

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Shaftesbury Capital has signed 16 new retail brands across its Covent Garden estate in the last six months. The quality and diversity of operators reflects Shaftesbury Capital’s commitment to attracting the best global, British and independent brands, and demonstrates a strong vote of confidence in the long-term appeal and prospects of Covent Garden, and the West End more widely.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Property fund manager ISPT is selling its GPO and The Strand Melbourne retail buildings. ISPT has tapped CBRE’s Simon Rooney and James Douglas and Colliers’ Lachlan MacGillivray to sell the assets. The GPO houses Australia’s largest H&M flagship store, which has a 10-year lease agreement until March 2034, while The Strand Melbourne is home to fashion and retail tenants including Cos, Acne Studios, Asics, Onitsuka Tiger, Dinosaur Designs, Midas, and Franck Provost. “The two assets are

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Bespoke Hat Maker Marcel Rodrigues opened a pop-up shop at 20 Savile Row on Thursday 12 October. Known for his bespoke fedoras, Marcel Rodrigues took over the space as the first ever bespoke hatter on The Row in its centuries long history. Marcel brings his unique style to the tailoring district, further expanding the bespoke offering on The Row. Founder Marcel Steyn started his career as an apprentice at Cad & The Dandy on Savile Row in 2008 where he learned the art of tailoring.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Earlier this year, in June, Petco opened a luxurious two-storey pet care centre in the heart of Union Square in New York City. The centre features a grooming salon with self-service options, a full-service veterinary hospital, a curated mid-tier and high-end merchandise assortment, a cafe specifically designed for a canine clientele, and more features to serve the needs of man’s best friend and their owners.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , today announced its predictions for the UK’s busiest shopping days of Peak Trading 2023. The annual predictions for the top busiest shopping days during the Golden Quarter and Christmas trading were compiled by Sensormatic Solutions retail traffic consulting and analytics group.

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Dezeen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Local studio Architecture for London has designed an interior for stationery store Present & Correct in London , which features gridded joinery and draws on "wunderkammer" cabinets of curiosities. The studio designed bespoke joinery and storage for the Present & Correct shop in Bloomsbury, central London, which sells vintage and new stationery from across the globe.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Asked to choose between a brown Birkenstock and a pink stiletto, most people would be able to make a fairly quick decision. In this year’s Barbie movie, Weird Barbie challenges Stereotypical Barbie to make this very choice. To Barbie, the high heel represents a life of beach fun and dance parties, while the sandal means “knowing the truth about the universe”.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Delicate and poetic, iconic but straight-forward, natural and high-tech, Twiggy is one of those objects that fascinate design lovers because of their multifaceted character. The addition […] The post Twiggy by Foscarini: a new personality for an ever-evolving design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Hank & Hera, a Sydney-based luxury sleepwear startup, believes it is breaking new ground in the fashion industry, launching a range of body-positive inclusive nightwear. The brand aims to set itself apart by offering one of the most extensive size options in the industry – from sizes four to 34. Inspired by her experiences as a plus-size woman, Hank & Hera founder Philippa Giles created a brand that caters to women regardless of size. “Every woman deserves to feel like a goddess,

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Supporting a refreshingly new concept of design that weaves together quality, sustainability and craftsmanship – the fifth edition of EDIT Napoli was held at the Archivio […] The post 9 favorites rooted in sustainability from the fifth edition of EDIT Napoli appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

India boasts a staggering 750 million active internet users armed with smartphones. Even if only a fraction of these users convert into consumers, it spells immense profitability for retail brands. This is precisely what direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have been capitalising on in recent years. Imagine if they could bypass middlemen and reduce costs.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

As we reported Friday, the FTC has proposed a rule to ban misleading and hidden fees. While that initiative is pending, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed similar legislation, SB 478 , into law. Effective July 1, 2024, the California statute prohibits advertising, displaying, or offering a price for a good or service that does not include all mandatory fees or charges other than taxes or fees imposed by a government on the transaction, or postage or carriage charges that will be reasonably

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Top Australian companies that backed constitutional recognition of Indigenous people said they respected voters’ rejection of the change but would now take their own steps to try to improve opportunities for the country’s first inhabitants. At an October 14 referendum, Australians overwhelmingly voted down a proposal to create a constitutionally-protected Indigenous parliamentary advisory body, known as the Voice.

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

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The former clinic has been restored to its skeleton state and renovated to take advantage of the exposed concrete structure.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

American drugstore chain Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid billions of dollars in debt, declining sales, and lawsuits over alleged illegal prescriptions for painkillers. The company said it has received a commitment for $3.45 billion in new financing from its lenders, which is expected to provide sufficient liquidity to support it during the process.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Celine first opened its boutique on Omotesando dori, arguably Tokyo‘s most prestigious shopping artery, in 2003. Situated on the ground.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Despite some studies indicating a challenging remainder of the year for retailers as consumers look to tighten their purse strings, shoppers around the world expect to maintain or increase both their online and bricks-and-mortar spending this Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend.

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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.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) is Thailand’s first national convention center. Constructed in 1991 under the name of Queen.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Award-winning peanut butter brand ManiLife is cementing itself as an industry leader with further distribution points secured for its exclusive batch Organic range. The new listing in Waitrose, shows the growing appetite for organic produce, which is a first for the brand within its portfolio.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Lemay incorporated warm woods and natural light in the connectFirst offices in Medicine Hat, Canada. Designed by the Canadian firm.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! BrewDog has teamed up with sustainable coffee company, Grind, on a punchy coffee stout, available in all BrewDog bars, online and in supermarkets now. Something for coffee and beer nerds alike, the eye-catching pink can hosts a rich and full-bodied 6.0% ABV stout infused with caffeine.

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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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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As part of the brand image renewal, Olympic Brewery entrusted us with the rebranding of ‘ΦΙΞ’, redefining the brand’s positioning.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This October, BACARDÍ® Rum wants you to dance like everyone’s watching as the world’s most awarded rum brand announces its partnership with Amsterdam-based luxury streetwear brand Filling Pieces.

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Scrube

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Understanding the modern retailer in this day and age is a very valuable asset. Today’s market is ever-evolving, so whatever you know now may be dated. From store layouts to point-of-purchase displays, S-Cube Fixtures will walk you through what is driving revenue for stores across the country today and how to cater to the needs of modern customers. Read more on how to make your retail space both profitable and pleasing!

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Free from and vegan chocolate brand, Moo Free, has announced its latest Christmas line-up with two new products and returning festive favourites, which means that everyone can join in the fun. The Moo Free Christmas range attracts a growing following each year, and has helped the award-winning, B-Corp certified, family-run free from chocolatiers deepen d

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Eye on ESG

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2021, at COP 26, the UK Government announced its intention that the UK would become the world’s first net zero aligned financial centre. It also launched the Transition Plan Task Force ( “TPT” ) with a view to producing a Gold Standard Disclosure Framework for transition plans. Last week, the TPT published its Disclosure Framework and Implementation Guidance.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco has unveiled a new selection of Finest Indian meals and sauces – perfect for those looking to indulge classic flavours in the comfort of their own home. The exciting additions cater to modern tastes and contain authentic flavours from India, allowing people to enjoy their favourite meals with restaurant inspired dishes.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sovereign Centros has announced that Sides, the fried chicken restaurant launched by YouTube collective, The Sidemen, is to open at Merry Hill, joining the centre’s evolving F&B line-up. Founded by YouTube stars The Sidemen in 2021, Sides has quickly garnered a cult following.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today (Monday 16th October) Marks & Spencer has announced it will be recruiting 10,000 new Customer Assistants to support in its stores over the festive period. The number of vacancies is a more than 40 per cent increase on last year and reflects the additional investment M&S is making in colleague hours to support customers […] If you want

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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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