Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Solomon Lew’s plan to spin off Premier Retail into individual business units, announced in August, appears to be moving full steam ahead, as kids’ stationery brand Smiggle and sleepwear brand Peter Alexander investigate potential international expansions. The group plans to review its retail operations and identify any new opportunities that a different corporate structure could bring to Smiggle and Peter Alexander, up to a potential demerger of the brands, and to analyse any potential capital r

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Grosvenor has announced that Sook, the pop-up retail space operator, has signed to take over a unit on Liverpool ONE’s Upper South John Street. Set to open at the start of November, the site will be the brand’s first foray into the North-West and operate for three months. The pop-up will be the third partnership between Sook and Grosvenor following two successful engagements in London.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Winnie Park has quite the resume in apparel retail, having worked as senior director of merchandising at Levi Strauss & Co and executive vice president of marketing at DFS Group. Now, she is the CEO of one of the most well-known fashion chains in the industry, Forever 21. In this interview, Park shares her thoughts on what makes the Gen Z consumer tick, how to market to this developing consumer base, and she offers a little peek into what’s next for the fast fashion retailer.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Delivering Barbie to London, Propability worked in partnership with Blue Kangaroo Design and Mattel to bring the windows of Selfridges and Hamleys to life for the launch of the film. Girl power at Selfridges Two windows were created by Propability for the famous department store using designs by agency Blue Kangaroo. A disco scene from the movie that included the real costumes worn by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling was delivered.

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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 2, 2023

Times might be tough for many Australians right now, but when it comes to gift-giving consumers will still be spending this year – however, they will be very focused on value. Those are among the key findings from a survey commissioned by Gift Flick – the instant digital gifting service – and Inside Retail, which quizzed 750 Australian consumers about their gift-giving intentions now, and in the leadup to Christmas.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In more ways than one, currencies are the building blocks of every economy, and businesses are the link to goods and services controlling the wealth of a country. These systems work hand in hand and cannot exist without the other.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Crafted by Industrial Designer and Luthier Robin Stummvoll, Cosmo electric guitar boasts a bent sheet metal body that incorporates an ingenious, adaptable pickup system. It might […] The post Built to reveal its purest from – A guitar that has been streamlined to its essence appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

News Corp Australia has launched news.com.au checkout , a dedicated commerce content destination it believes will “address consumer needs” The marketplace features product reviews, recommendations and information to help shoppers make shopping decisions and find the best deals, said MD client product at News Corp, Pippa Leary. “Australians love shopping online but what is changing is the increasing time they spend researching products and prices before they buy.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fairtrade is excited to launch a major new initiative in the drive to deliver decent incomes for workers on Fairtrade certified banana plantations across the world. Fairtrade’s sustainable offer to achieve living wages, living incomes and resilient banana supply chains is being launched this week at the global Fruit Attraction expo in Madrid.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near, the buzz around mooncakes reaches a crescendo, filling the air with sweet anticipation. In Singapore, nowhere is this more palpable than at the Mid-Autumn Fair at NEX Mall. This year’s fair brings together a flavorful blend of tradition and innovation, featuring a scrumptious array of mooncakes from renowned vendors such as Conrad Singapore Orchard Hotel, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel and Ju Signatures.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

ETHOS is the chocolate bar with a conscience. Globally, there is a lack of awareness regarding unethical cocoa farming. The.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The project is located within the recently restored commercial passage El Parián, an eclectic-style building cataloged by the National Institute.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With a series of meetings, exhibitions, installations and widespread events – Lake Como Design Festival 2023, in its fifth edition of the, took place from 16 […] The post Inside the 5th Edition of the magnificent Lake Como Design Festival 2023 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Going full circle is a bit of a thing at FREITAG. Similar to the brand’s increased drive to achieve the.

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Drytac

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The South African signage specialist combined Drytac’s Polar Grip and Protac Floortex 200 laminate to create a series of colourful floor graphics to decorate the front entrance of a call centre office building. South African sign manufacturer and installation company Prestige Signage used Drytac Polar Grip and Protac Floortex 200 laminate to produce a set of eye-catching floor graphics to help a client celebrate this year’s Pride month.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Edit Studios designed the Trulioo offices with bold finishes and a thoughtful layout in Vancouver, Canada.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Effectively managing a retail supply chain is essential for meeting customer demands and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Tackling retail supply chain challenges is a blend of smart strategies and the right technologies. And when it comes to the online retail world, diving into the eCommerce supply chain intricacies can shed light on how to fine-tune operations for better efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Howard de Walden Estate is delighted to welcome four new brands to Marylebone Village. A full summary of updates and further information is provided below: Offering visitors contemporary Persian cuisine, Naroon is due to open its 1,200 sq ft restaurant at 17 New Cavendish Street.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The United Kingdom has long been a hub for casino enthusiasts, offering a plethora of gaming options that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. From traditional brick-and-mortar establishments to the digital realm of online casinos, gambling options are both extensive and diverse.

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Parcel Pending

OCTOBER 2, 2023

October 2, 2023 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in business solutions for meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels and a major global parcel locker operator, announces an integration partnership with StarRez, Inc. , a leading global provider of residential experience and student housing software solutions. The collaboration between the two companies integrates Parcel Pending by Quadient smart lockers with the StarRez student resident and property management

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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 Times

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! More than four out of ten (41%) of European supply chain executives expect this year’s peak retail season to be more challenging than that of 2022, with only 18% believing it will be less difficult. That’s according to a recent survey led by Deposco of 200 supply chain leaders working for European retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, or 3PL/4PL […

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Major department store, tick. Global fast-fashion retailer, tick. Supermarket giant, tick. Cinema, tick. We’ve all encountered those shopping centres that look and feel the same, no matter where you are in the world. But there are some visionary developments that seek to stretch the definition and model of traditional shopping centres – delivering environments that celebrate innovation, wellbeing , community and, critically, creativity.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A decade on from the first John Lewis How We Shop, Live and Look report, which looks back at the products and trends that shaped the year, we are a nation that has fallen out of love with DVD players and fidget spinners and gained a burgeoning obsession with air fryers and pizza ovens.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Reward yourself. Treat yourself. You deserve it. Shop ’til you drop. Get your retail therapy fix. It’s all a part of our everyday vocabulary—and just as much as retail shopping holds so much power over us ordinary folks, so does the supply chain over the retailers behind the scenes. In the ever-evolving world of retail, success hinges on the seamless orchestration of an intricate web known as the supply chain.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, Sharon White, has today asked the Partnership Board to initiate the process to appoint a successor as she enters the latter stages of her five-year term. As part of the recruitment process, the chairman has also asked the Board to review the accountabilities of the chairman’s role to […] If you want more

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! International fashion brand Zara has returned to the North East after a major refurbishment and more than doubling in size of their Metrocentre store. The impressive 42,000sq ft store, in the centre’s Red Mall, opened last Thursday and features an expanded product offering across all departments and features the latest technology innovations via their fi

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