Inside Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Searchandising is the combination of the terms “search” and “merchandising” (and, no, we didn’t come up with the term!). It’s the process of curating on-site search results to help your customers discover important products on your website as they’re shopping. In fact, it’s not just search that can be merchandised.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Soaring costs will put many local stores out of business unless governments step in to protect them, says the president of the NFRN in Scotland. Fershan Ashiq, who owns shops in Prestonpans and Levenhall, East Lothian, says energy prices and forthcoming increases in the minimum wage were combining to put retailers in an impossible position. This story continues at Many local stores face closure unless cost issues are addressed, says NFRN’s Scottish president.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Design Week
JANUARY 21, 2022
At the M&M’s flagship store in Berlin, visitors can create a virtual version of themselves made up on hundreds of lentils (the brand’s name for the sweet’s distinctive shape). It’s a surreal step for even the most ardent M&M’s fan, but the projecting mapping tool is a way for the brand to surprise visitors at the new location. “We wanted to make sure we were making the brand connection in both the.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
The number of Nisa stores using the company’s Evolution electronic point-of-sale (EPoS) system has risen by a quarter in the last year, says the group. This means nearly 550 stores now have the system, a figure that is expected to go well past 700 in 2022. Nearly 200 (190) were installed in 2021. Nisa’s IT. This story continues at More than 700 Nisa stores expected to have its latest EPoS system by end of 2022.
Advertisement
Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
All Work
JANUARY 21, 2022
Flexible workspaces feature creative desk layouts, and they generally feature an open plan work environment if multiple employees are involved. . Flexible workspace design encourages interaction between employees and can boost overall productivity and mood levels, which can be achieved by open plan concepts, breakout spaces, and quiet zones. . Great design choices can make working from home feel fun and stimulating. .
Design Week
JANUARY 21, 2022
M’s has revealed a global redesign in an attempt to create a “world where everyone feels they belong” Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) has crafted the new look, which will be rolled out across product, retail environments and campaigns. M&M’s were first sold in 1941 and named after the sweet’s two founders, Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie.
Create Retail Today brings together the best content for Retail Design professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
London-based Presto Coffee is delighted to have been recognised as a certified B Corporation, one of only a handful of British coffee producers to date, achieving a fantastic 92.3 B Impact Score.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Shopworkers deserve huge credit for ensuring that Christmas sales held up despite inflation and other problems, says the British Retail Consortium (BRC). But customers face a difficult 2022, warned the BRC’s chief executive, Helen Dickinson. Following the latest Office for National Statistics retail sales figures, which showed 5.3% year-on-year growth for November, she said: “The.
E Delevry
JANUARY 21, 2022
2021 brought many disruptive influences – from the pandemic and Brexit border concerns to the Suez canal blockage and driver shortages. In this piece Rob van den Heuvel, CEO at Sendcloud, predicts how last mile delivery will change in 2022. 1 Revolutionising the last mile thanks to robotisation and new ways of delivery. Every second 3248 parcels are shipped worldwide, and if the forecasts are true, we can expect the global parcel volume to double by 2026.
VMS
JANUARY 21, 2022
A 10-day strike by 8000 King Soopers employees has drawn to a close after the grocer and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 tentatively reached an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, The Denver Post reports. Union members will vote on the proposed three-year contract on Monday, the article says. Terms of the deal are not yet public.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
E Delevry
JANUARY 21, 2022
Gear4music has said that its new European distribution centres are scaling up well to address post-Brexit challenges which previously impacted European sales. “UK sales growth continued to be robust against what were exceptional revenues last year, and as previously reported, European growth has been restricted due to short term Brexit related challenges,” said Gear4music’s chief executive officer Andrew Wass.
Thrifts and Tangles
JANUARY 21, 2022
Today I’m sharing a round-up of our best Thrifts & Tangles post from 2021. I’ll be sharing our most popular posts on the Blog and YouTube. At the end of this post, there’s a reader survey. If you decide to answer the survey questions (designed to help us improve our content), you will be entered […]. The post Best Posts of 2021 + Reader Survey appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
Nespresso has launched a new experiential boutique at the Trinity Leeds shopping centre. The evolved boutique concept is designed to meet shoppers’ changing needs and preferences by offering immersive, localised and personalised experiences, exploring the artistry behind some of the world’s finest coffees.
RetailMinded
JANUARY 21, 2022
This past week in New York City, National Retail Federation hosted its annual BIG Show. Recognized and respected as the largest conference and expo in the world supporting the retail industry, I was both excited and proud to return to the NRF show floors for the first time since the global pandemic. And, while the current retail industry all too often has frustrating experiences to manage – including empty store shelves, hiring instability, and rising inflation – I believe that with great challe
Advertisement
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.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
PayPoint, the bill payment specialist, increased revenue by more than 20% in the last quarter of 2021 compared with the previous year. The Hertfordshire-based payment services provider said revenues in the last three months of the year, the company’s third financial quarter, rose to £29.6m from £24.4m the year before. Nick Wiles, the chief executive, This story continues at PayPoint enjoys rapid growth with its shopping division leading the way.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
Following today’s release of The Works’ figures for H1 & Christmas FY2021/22; Georgina Sreeves, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “The pandemic has encouraged consumers to explore new hobbies, including arts and crafts, and The Works’ strong performance in its financial year so far reflects this heightened demand.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Plant-based foods are likely to be a £1bn-a-year market by 2026, according to a big manufacturer. Pilgrim’s Food Masters, which owns brands including Richmond and Fridge Raiders, said it is expecting a 74% increase in the category in the next four years. This would take the UK market, currently measured at £572m by data firm. This story continues at Plant-based foods will boom but they have to taste good, says leading manufacturer.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
A brand new study by fashion retailer boohoo has ranked some of the most popular comeback fashion trends that have made their way back into our wardrobes thanks to TikTok, and the ones that are set to be big for the rest of this year!
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
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Geek Bar is making its flavour range available in a zero-nicotine disposable vape for the first time. The latest addition, which will be available to specialist vape retail outlets and convenience stores, will include 575 puffs and uses the same battery technology already used by Geek Bar. Launching this month, zero-nicotine Geek Bar disposable vapes.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
BrewDog is proud to partner with Jiffy to launch a new delivery service that is set to trial in the Islington and Teddington areas from this week. BrewDog Express, as the service is branded, will be accessible through users’ BrewDog.com account and gives people in the catchment area access to a selection of fresh, cold BrewDog beer including 12-packs of Punk IPA, Lost Lager, Hazy Jane and a mixed pack, featuring a selection of BrewDog beers.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Clipper Teas is launching a marketing campaign that will encourage consumers to “Make it Better” and not settle for the mediocre, especially when it comes to tea. The campaign “will act as a call to action for consumers to make tea the best way – by making a cup that’s bursting with flavour, uses the. This story continues at Clipper Teas launches integrated marketing campaign.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
Bensons for Beds today announced a return to operating profitability and confirmed it saw two-year like-for-like growth of 10.5 per cent in the key seven-week trading period ending 15 January, as its transformation programme continued to gather momentum.
Advertisement
Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 21, 2022
Northern Ireland’s retailers’ association has welcomed the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions announced this week, although it is now calling for more detailed planning for the return to normal working. The easing of restrictions outlined on Thursday (20 January) included cutting the period of isolation for those with Covid to five days from seven; the removal.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
Klarna today announced it is teaming up with the Chicago Bulls, the legendary franchise of the National Basketball Association. The partnership will promote Klarna’s all-in-one shopping service and popular interest-free Pay in 4 option to Chicago Bulls fans, with the aim to bring audiences closer to the game through unique co-branded in-stadium experiences, shoppable content, exclusive offers, limited edition merchandise, and more.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 21, 2022
PayPal is ready to take a deep dive into the world of cryptocurrency as it looks to launch a stable crypto. Reports have emerged recently suggesting that PayPal plans to bring out its own PayPal Coin , which will be endorsed by the US Dollar. As of yet, it is unclear when exactly the PayPal Coin will be launched, however, it seems to be in the pipeline.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
Retail sales volumes fell by 3.7% in December 2021 but were 2.6% higher than their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) February 2020 levels.
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
Parcel Pending
JANUARY 21, 2022
Given the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a good percentage of retail customers remain wary about shopping in public spaces with large crowds. As a result, the demand for a contactless shopping experience is skyrocketing. Here’s how retailers can create an easy and contactless retail experience for customers. Variants Continue to Disrupt In-Store Shopping.
Retail Times
JANUARY 21, 2022
Iceland and The Food Warehouse are launching an exclusive range of Young’s Gastro Fish to spice up meal times – we’re talking nacho and margherita taste sensations – allowing customers to create restaurant quality dishes, infused with mouth-watering flavours. Say ciao and shout out those arriba’s with every meal as each dish has been created to give a burst of flavour with every bite.
Robinson Meyer
JANUARY 21, 2022
Updated at 5:20 p.m. ET on January 21, 2022 The Rivian R1T, the $75,000 debut pickup from America’s new electric-truck maker, is unlike any vehicle I have ever driven. It is, first, really big: 18 feet long and six feet tall, it weighs three and a half tons, heavier than a white rhinoceros or a tricked-out Ford F-150. But this girth is belied by everything else about it.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
147 
Let's personalize your content