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Stores shuttered as lockdown ordered for much of NSW

Inside Retail

Faced with a rapidly escalating spread of the new Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus, the NSW State Government on Saturday ordered a two-week stay-at-home order from 6pm through to July 9. . The order affects Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong. People may only leave home for essential work, medical care, education or shopping.

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How is the current economic climate of retail looking?

Retail Times

Last year was a significantly tough year for businesses across an array of industries, with factors such as coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown measures compounding the underlying challenges created by Brexit.

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Design inspiration: our favourite projects from June

Design Week

British Red Cross mural, by Yinka Ilori. Bringing his joyfully colourful signature look to the streets once again, Yinka Ilori has teamed up with the British Red Cross for its latest campaign, “This is Human Kind” For his part, the designer has created a 15-foot mural bearing the campaign’s slogan. It is available to view now, and is located on Ebor Street, a short walk from Shoreditch High Street Station.

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Nisa’s charity donates over £160,000 to local good causes

Talking Retail

Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has donated more than £160,000 to local projects and good causes in the latest round of its Heart of the Community Awards. The initiative enabled Nisa retailers to nominate a local community project to receive up to £5,000 of funding from MADL, with the emphasis on good causes. This story continues at Nisa’s charity donates over £160,000 to local good causes.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

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.

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tails.com expands range of treats with new hypo-allogenic and puppy ready options

Retail Times

tails.com, the nutritionally-tailored pet food service, is broadening the range of treats for customers to add to their dog’s personalised tails.com feeding plan. These include: NEW Superfood Bites packed with nutrient-rich ingredients; NEW Cold-Pressed Duck Rewards and the popular WHIMZEES Alligator and Rice Bone occupiers.

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Carabao extends League Cup partnership

Talking Retail

Eergy drink brand Carabao will continue its title sponsorship of the English Football League (EFL) Cup competition up until the end of the 2023/24 season. The Carabao Cup, now entering its fifth season, gives the brand access to the 92 competing clubs to ensure football fans across the country are aware of its range of. This story continues at Carabao extends League Cup partnership.

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Scottish government continues to help c-stores stock healthy local produce

Talking Retail

A Scottish government funding programme that promotes the sale of local produce in convenience stores across Scotland has entered its second year. The Go Local initiative will see at least 21 grants paid to convenience store operators, allowing increased sales of fresh, healthy, locally sourced products to customers. The £190,000 fund will be used to.

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Two thirds of smartphone users keen to switch to brands with 24/7 antiviral and antibacterial screen protection, study shows

Retail Times

Only nine per cent of mobile users will definitely stay with their current brand if offered an alternative with built in protection against the harmful bacteria and viruses that thrive on screens.

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Spar Scotland’s sales data reporting service goes live

Talking Retail

CJ Lang and Son, the wholesaler for Spar stores in Scotland, has launched its new sales data reporting service. SalesTrack, developed in partnership with data analyst TWC, gives CJ Lang’s suppliers access to its wholesale shipment data and company-owned retail sales data. The portal provides suppliers with a “very clear read as to what is happening.

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Happi Free From launches Oat M!lk Chocolate Nibbles

Retail Times

New free from chocolate brand, Happi Free From, has launched a brand new range of oat milk chocolate snacks in response to the growing demand for vegan and allergy-friendly sweet treats that can be enjoyed on-the-go.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

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.

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Studio Edwards conceals "jewel-like" eyewear store behind perforated aluminium facade

Dezeen

Cool-toned industrial materials such as aluminium and concrete are paired with marble surfaces and translucent pastel shelving in this eyewear store in Melbourne , Australia. Designed by local firm Studio Edwards , the first flagship store by optometrist Vision Studio is housed in a shopping centre in the city's Glen Waverley suburb. Vision Studio's perforated aluminium facade (top image) hinges open to reveal a jewel-like interior (above).

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Rock Rose Gin Citrus Coastal Edition to launch in a sustainable refill pouch

Retail Times

Dunnet Bay Distillers, located on the Scottish coast, has released its new Rock Rose Gin Citrus Coastal Edition in one of the company's unique, eco-friendly pouches.

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Too Good To Go UK reaches food waste milestone

Talking Retail

Surplus food app Too Good To Go has saved five million ‘Magic Bags’ of food in the UK in the five years since it launched. Too Good To Go lets consumers buy surplus food from businesses to stop it from going to waste. Consumers simply download the free Too Good To Go app and search. This story continues at Too Good To Go UK reaches food waste milestone.

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Thousands of meals donated across the South of England by Southern Co-operative members

Retail Times

Around 200,000 meals have been donated to families and individuals in need across the South of England thanks to members of a regional co-operative.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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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UK consumer confidence remains stable

Talking Retail

Consumer confidence remained steady at -9 in June, new research reveals. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index shows four measures of confidence rose in June in comparison to the figures for May and one measure was down. Joe Staton, client strategy director GfK, said: “While the shifting sands of an end to lockdown might be the. This story continues at UK consumer confidence remains stable.

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Southern Co-op widens the scope of its emissions reduction targets

Retail Times

A regional co-operative's latest climate plans have been praised as ‘ambitious' by a collaboration of world leading environmental organisations.

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Southern Co-op widens emissions reduction targets

Talking Retail

Southern Co-op has had its emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute, and WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature). Southern Co-op has committed to: Reduce emissions that fall.

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Innovative retailers find new uses for RFID to boost their bottom line

Retail Times

A research report released today has revealed the innovative new ways retailers are using RFID technology in-store to improve profitability. Authored by Emeritus Professor Adrian Beck from the University of Leicester and the ECR Retail Loss Group and supported by Checkpoint Systems, Utilising RFID in Retailing: Insights on Innovation highlights how companies are employing the technology for a broader range of purposes.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Thousands of Brits sign petition against stores using imported eggs in own-label food

Talking Retail

More than 30,000 British shoppers have signed a petition demanding that supermarkets stop using imported eggs for own-label foods produced in the UK. The petition, which was launched by British Lion Egg Processors, has already gained support from members of the public, MPs, including Neil Parish, Jim Shannon, Rosie Cooper and Grahame Morris, as well.

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Middlesex Cricket at Lords announce first ever Luxury Drinks Partner

Retail Times

Middlesex Cricket is today delighted to announce that Jukes Cordialities has become the Club’s Official Luxury Drinks Partner in an exciting new partnership.

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Retailers back call for action over truck driver shortage

Talking Retail

The NFRN is urging the government to take immediate action to tackle the delivery driver shortage to avoid stores being faced with empty shelves. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that a shortage of lorry drivers will have a serious impact on maintaining delivery levels to stores. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett, has written. This story continues at Retailers back call for action over truck driver shortage.

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Starbucks creates nine new jobs as new store opens at Edinburgh St James Quarter Shopping Centre

Retail Times

A new Starbucks® store opened in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh, at 9:00am on Thursday 24 June, creating nine new jobs.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

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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Physical gift card sales on the rise, data shows

Talking Retail

Retailers are beginning to see a sharp increase in sales of physical gift cards as high street businesses continue to reopen their doors to the public, new research reveals. The Gift Card & Voucher Association’s (GCVA’s) State of the Nation 2021 research shows that gift card purchasing from physical stores regained significant momentum from March.

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Asda significantly reduces GHG emissions

Retail Times

Asda reduced the amount of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions it produced last year by 16% figures published for the first time today show.

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KP Snacks introduces Tyrells price-marked pack range

Talking Retail

KP Snacks is expanding its £1 price-marked pack (PMP) range with the addition of three of the most popular flavours from its premium snack brand Tyrrells. The new Tyrrells £1 PMP 60g packs are available in three core flavours: Lightly Salted, Sea Salt & Cider Vinegar, and Mature Cheddar & Chive. Matt Collins, trading director. This story continues at KP Snacks introduces Tyrells price-marked pack range.

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Oakham food store gets fresh look with £123k makeover after proving a lifeline to community during pandemic

Retail Times

A community food store in Oakham where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a fresh new look following an investment of almost £123,000.

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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Smokers should be offered advice on vaping to help them quit, says medical advisory body

Talking Retail

Doctors can recommend e-cigarettes or vaping devices to help patients stop smoking, according to new draft guidance from National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which is out for consultation. The guidance says evidence suggests that e-cigarettes have similar effectiveness to short- and long-acting nicotine replacement therapies in helping people to stop smoking.

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Vittles Foods launches Cadbury Brownies exclusive to Iceland

Retail Times

Vittles Foods has teamed up with the international food and confectionery company Mondelez to launch a range of Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Brownies, exclusive to Iceland and Food Warehouse.

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Father and son sentenced for selling illicit tobacco from c-store

Talking Retail

Former retailers Francesco and Angelo Salvo, who traded at the former Salvo’s Convenience in Parkfield Road in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, have been sentenced to community orders for continuing to sell illegal cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco despite a previous warning. Both men pleaded guilty to six offences each under the Trade Marks Act and three each under.

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Mulberry, London

Retail Store Windows

Collaborations are such a great way of refreshing what brands out there do and in celebration of their 50th Anniversary this brand have joined with Ahluwalia as a part of their series of limited edition collaborations with some of the most visionary designers of their generation, as their window decal would indicate. We can certainly see a big shift in the designs of their window schemes and of course look forward to the next instalment which we will share here.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.