CAAD

JUNE 6, 2025

Population ageing is one of the most significant phenomena of the 21st century. According to the UN, by 2050 one in six people in the world will be over 65. This demographic shift not only affects healthcare and pension systems, but is also redefining how brands design their physical spaces. Now more than ever, inclusive retail is not an option—it is a strategic necessity to connect with older, more diverse, and active consumers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 6, 2025

The Athlete’s Foot has hit the ground running in the Melbourne seaside suburb of Brighton with the opening of a first-of-its-kind concept store. The Brighton concept store marks the retailer’s 145th store opening, but it is intentionally different from the rest of the network, with a two-storey floor plan that takes consumers on a journey to find their perfect fit.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 6, 2025

The word ecommerce crops up more and more often in the retail world, but some are still unsure what it means. Essentially, ecommerce refers to any kind of commercial transaction that is carried out electronically. With the internet becoming increasingly dominant in our everyday lives, it is vital for companies to have an ecommerce strategy now. Very few can survive purely on transactions in the physical world these days.

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VMS

JUNE 6, 2025

Since its launch in 1950, David’s Bridal Inc. (King of Prussia, Pa.) has catered almost exclusively to one side of the aisle at wedding ceremonies. But now, David’s is making a major bid to get some business from grooms and their parties by entering a partnership to create shop-in-shop spaces with Generation Tux (Louisville, Ky.). To start, David’s is dedicating space to Gen Tux at 10 of its locations.

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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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Talking Retail

JUNE 6, 2025

Entries for the 2025 Retail Industry Awards have to be submitted today Friday 6 June by midnight. Whether you’ve started your submission and just need to finish it off, or you’re still planning to begin, this is the last chance to act. NEED A HELPING… This story continues at Retail Industry Awards 2025 | Midnight deadline!

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VMS

JUNE 6, 2025

Little Caesars (Detroit) is continuing its push into overseas markets by unveiling plans to open restaurants in India. The pizzeria plans to open its first franchised outlet later this month in Delhi, marking its 30th country of operation. Little Caesars’ expansion into India is being led by Mumbai-based Harnessing Harvest— a franchisee with nearly nine decades of experience in the country’s food and hospitality industry.

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VMS

JUNE 6, 2025

Hooters Inc. (Clearwater, Fla.) began this month by closing 30-plus restaurants, causing a cascade of news stories across the country, such as this one from USA Today. That, in turn, caused the restaurant chain to put out a news release reiterating that such closures were part of its ongoing effort to switch to a franchise-only format. That release said: “In response to the recent announcement of Hooters of America store closures, Hooters Inc and Hoot Owl Restaurants LLC (the Buyer Group) reiter

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op Wholesale and Roadchef have officially begun a nationwide store rollout, following the announcement of their strategic partnership in April. The first of eight new convenience stores opened yesterday, Thursday 5th June, at Roadchef Norton Canes, and is the first step in a phased launch of former Spar-branded sites being transformed into modern conv

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Scrube

JUNE 6, 2025

Learn how POP displays can enhance your retail strategy and boost sales. Discover effective techniques to make your products stand out in-store.

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Harrods today announces the appointment of Geoff Weaver as chief financial officer, with Geoff bringing more than two decades of financial leadership experience across multinational environments. Geoff joins Harrods from TUI Group, where he held senior finance roles since 2011, most recently serving as Finance Director for TUI Markets & Airlines, the

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JUNE 6, 2025

In April, Moroccanoil welcomed guests to a temporary pop-up event in The Glass Box at The Grove in Los Angeles , to celebrate the launch of its new fragrance, L’Originale Eau de Parfum. To capture the essence of the fragrance, the pop-up was built for a sensory journey with scents of sweet florals and spicy amber. The fragrance, inspired by the Mediterranean coast, is complemented visually by the event’s décor such as its light linens set against warm wood and jewel tones.

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Drytac

JUNE 6, 2025

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Wickes has officially opened a new store in Leeds today, marking the latest step in the retailer’s continued investment in its store estate. This is the first of four former Homebase locations to be transformed into Wickes stores.

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, on the 10th anniversary of National Fish and Chip Day, the iconic 80’s snack, Fish ‘N’ Chips, rolls into London’s Camden Market with a never seen before one-day pop-up serving up free, unexpected butties with a twist.

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

Subscribe to Retail Design blog premium account! Get an unrestricted access to all the blog and those extraodinary functions that can help your business grow in a continuously changing industry. Register & subscribe to a premium membership! Register Subscribe for 9.9 EUR/month Subscribe now Subscribe special price for 99 EUR/year Subscribe now About us Submit your story Advertise Contact Legal Search Map store design hotels & restaurants exhibit design office & healthcare furniture lig

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Newmark announces it has advised Jewells, a Brett Blundy-backed premium jewellery brand under the Lovisa umbrella, in securing and coordinating a synchronized launch for seven stores in highly sought-after locations across the United Kingdom, set to open on June 6.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 6, 2025

Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock cider brand. Peacock Passion Fruit & Guava will be available to grocery and convenience retailers from June onwards with an RRP of £2.70 for a 500ml bottle.

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The LEGO Group today announces its second Creativity Workshop of 2025, centered around the theme of Botanicals. Part of an ongoing series, this workshop is designed to ignite imagination and nurture valuable social skills through engaging online and in-store experiences for young creators aged 6 – 12.

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Retail Design Blog

JUNE 6, 2025

Tequila SeisCuatro “Where Greatness Resurfaces” In the sacred heart of Jalisco’s highlands, where ancient legends whisper through emerald agave fields,

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sweaty Betty has launched a new campaign with integrated creative agency Gung Ho. The latest work from Gung Ho challenges traditional notions of perfection in activewear — and puts real movement, in real spaces, at the centre of the story.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail crime and increased costs mean a large number of convenience stores are finding it tough to survive, according to a survey by the Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed).

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

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Newly launched in the UK, Sake ONO is a premium sake brand that blends centuries-old Japanese brewing traditions with a forward-thinking, modern approach. Its inaugural expression, a Junmai Daiginjo, showcases the elegance and purity of finely crafted sake while opening the door to new possibilities in how it can be enjoyed.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 6, 2025

A survey of 1,000 retailers on behalf of tobacco giant JTI has found that 82% believe the government has broken its electoral promise to support small businesses.

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! CELSIUS®, the functional energy drink brand, continues its forward momentum in the UK & Ireland with the addition of four world-class athletes to Team CELSIUS. Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice, Lioness midfielder Georgia Stanway, Irish Olympic sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, and England rugby flanker Tom Curry are now officially part of the impr

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Talking Retail

JUNE 6, 2025

More police on the streets would help cut retail crime and protect shopworkers, the government’s policing minister said in parliament this week.

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New data from Virgin Media O2 Business’ Movers Index reveals ‘sweet treat’ spending at work is on the rise. As Brits return to the office en masse, office workers are shelling out an estimated £57 million* per week on chocolate.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 6, 2025

Illicit tobacco worth £50,000 has been seized by Northumberland trading standards officers. Following a tip off, trading standards officers attended a business in the south-east of the county where they found 1,100 pouches of illicit Turner tobacco with a potential retail price of £50,000.

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Retail Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retailers are finding new ways to make the shopping experience more exciting and personal. One approach that’s gaining attention is gamification. This is the process of adding game-like features to loyalty schemes, mobile apps, and in-store experiences.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 6, 2025

Retailers only have until midnight tonight (Friday 6 June) to submit their entries for the 2025 Retail Industry Awards.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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