Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
SDA, the trade union representing shop and warehouse workers, has launched an advertising campaign calling on the government to boost the minimum wage on July 1. . Seizing on a quote from Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the Australian economy is “the envy of the world” SDA national secretary Gerard Dwyer said retail staff who worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 crisis deserved “a fair pay rise”. .
Retail Focus
JUNE 10, 2021
centre:mk has announced that British lifestyle brand, Crew Clothing, has opened its first store in the catchment at the top 10 shopping centre. Spanning 1,666 sq ft, Crew Clothing’s new store located at 27 Silbury Arcade showcases the brand’s womenswear, menswear and childrenswear collections inspired by the British coast. . Founded in Salcombe with its crystal clear waters and cobbled streets, the brand grew from the back of a windsurfing shop – moving to Cowes Week, the King’s Road and now
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Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
Physical stores are still preferred to online channels among Gen Z Aussies when it comes to shopping for fashion. Despite the ongoing growth of e-commerce, more than 70 per cent of Gen Z said they will buy clothes at physical boutique stores or thrift stores instead of buying across e-commerce sites and marketplaces, according to a survey of Yubo, a Gen Z social media platform. .
Retail Focus
JUNE 10, 2021
Planet 360 recently worked with Sweaty Betty’s in-house VM team to design, develop and manufacture a bespoke in-store structure. The tripart structure created a 360-degree shopping experience based around product discovery and digital insight via QR codes. This unique VM was part of Sweaty Betty’s collaboration with re•spin by Halle Berry. Planet360 Tripart Structure. 1 of 3.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
The sale of pre-owned items is a tradition as old as the marketplace itself, spanning everything from high-end auction houses selling antique art, furnishings and specialist collectibles to the humble garage or yard sale. The arrival of the internet, however, proved transformational as platforms like EBay and Craigslist enabled resellers to tap into a much wider potential customer base.
Talking Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
JTI has removed three tobacco gantries from stores in the North-West of England. The removal of JTI gantries from Moorgate News in Lancaster and Lucky News in Manchester came after both retailers were found to be selling illegal tobacco products. In the case of Lucky News in Manchester, Manchester City Council Trading Standards officers found. This story continues at JTI takes action against sellers of illicit tobacco.
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Design Week
JUNE 10, 2021
Design studio Kurppa Hosk has revealed a brand refresh for Beatport, comprising a bespoke app and new vinyl-inspired logo. Established in 2004, Beatport is an online electronic music store, with a catalogue of over nine million tracks and with 36 million annual customers. The collaboration between Stockholm-based Kurppa Hosk and the American music platform began at the end of 2019.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
Australian discount store chain The Reject Shop is one of many retailers that has seen a staggering increase in aggressive customers in recent times, prompting the roll out of a new training program. Kate Lewis, general manager of HR at The Reject Shop, said customers at the moment are “out of control” and it’s not confined to lockdown in Victoria.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Inspired by Dragon’s Den, Hobbycraft set up a panel of its senior management team for its ‘Artisan’ colleagues to pitch their product ideas with the chance to have their own ranges sold at Hobbycraft.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
In modern-day retail, businesses need to show that they care about something other than making a profit to succeed in the long-term, according to retail leaders from Sephora and Ikea. “At Sephora, one of our key priorities right now is really being an inclusive community,” said. Sephora CEO and president Jean-André Rougeot at this week’s National Retail Federation’s State of Retail and the Consumer conference.
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Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Red Bull® reveals the mystery taste of the 2021 Red Bull Summer Edition. Introducing the Cactus Fruit edition, with a fresh and delicious red berry taste, this exotic drink is perfect for summer days and nights reconnecting with friends and family.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
Australian discount store chain The Reject Shop is one of many retailers that has seen a staggering increase in aggressive customers in recent times, prompting the roll out of a new training program. Kate Lewis, general manager of people and culture at The Reject Shop, said the issue is not just confined to lockdown in Victoria. . “[Customer aggression] is definitely on the increase.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Following today’s release of Card Factory figures for FY2020/21; Zoe Mills, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “With a proposition reliant on its extensive store network, it comes as no surprise that Card Factory has seen its worst year on record in FY2020/21, as the COVID-19 pandemic meant that its store portfolio was temporarily shut for approximately five months of the year.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
Aldi has been deemed 2020’s supermarket of the year in Roy Morgan’s latest customer satisfaction awards. Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine said supermarkets become some of the most trusted brands in the country last year due to the integral role they played during the first national lockdown, keeping Australia’s communities safe and fed. “Many businesses, and particularly those in retail and hospitality, faced a major threat to their way of doing business in 2020 as a nation-wide closure early in th
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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.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Aldi has announced the launch of two brand new Specialbuy tipples as part of its multi award winning gin range, Haysmiths. The deliciously celestial Elements by Haymith’s Eclipse Gin and Solar Gin (£14.99 each for 70cl) are available in store and online from the 10th June, just in time for this year’s Solar Eclipse and Summer Solstice, and have been produced as a Limited Edition batch, meaning once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
Farfetch and Burberry recently collaborated on an immersive retail experience to celebrate the release of Burberry’s Olympia bag. ‘Store in the Sky’ was created as a limited time, shoppable, web-enabled 3D experience and a stunning example of what we can expect to see as digital showrooms emerge. Shoppers visiting the site were able to navigate around a 3D gallery and interact with the Olympia bag, select different colours and learn about the design and its origins.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Dimensions has been working with Greggs PLC since July 2014, supplying their workforce with branded uniform. As part of Dimensions’ ongoing relationship with Greggs PLC Dimensions became a Supporter of the Greggs Breakfast Club programme in 2016 and with commitment to a further 2 years of funding will have donated a minimum of 30,000 breakfasts to the children who live in food insecure households at Roe Farm Primary School.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
Netflix will launch an online store to sell limited-edition apparel, lifestyle merchandise and collectibles based on “Stranger Things,” “Lupin” and other popular shows, the streaming giant said on Thursday. Netflix shop will be available in the United States starting on Thursday and expand to other countries in the coming months, Netflix said in a blog post.
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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
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
This summer, Kumala, the £45m brand from Accolade Wines’ South African portfolio, has launched a new competition in partnership with premium barbecue manufacturers, Napoleon Grills.
Instore Design
JUNE 10, 2021
Point-of-purchase (POP) retail displays offer a revenue boost for brands and brick-and-mortar businesses. POP displays can be placed throughout the store, not just at the register. Customers get a second chance to see a product, away from crowded shelves where they get lost among other items. POP displays encourage customers to try a product they might not usually buy.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
This summer, Westfield London is partnering with the world's first fashion rental app, By Rotation, to host the brand’s first ever physical pop-up store. The platform will welcome its online community in person at the store located in Europe’s largest shopping centre, running from 1st – 12th July. As well as showcasing top items from the app, By Rotation will also be hosting panel discussions, workshops and sustainability masterclasses.
VMS
JUNE 10, 2021
The National Retail Federation (NRF; Washington, D.C.) revised its annual forecast for 2021, predicting retail sales will exceed $4.44 trillion this year, up to $4.56 trillion – a growth between 10.5 and 13.5 percent, according to a press release. Revealed during the association’s “State of Retail and the Consumer” event, the prediction exceeds NRF’s original projection of 6.5 percent growth from February 2021.
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Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
A dozen programmes across the south are helping to reduce reoffending rates and support people identified as at risk of crime, after receiving a share of £100,000 from a local co-operative.
VMS
JUNE 10, 2021
When Central Food Retail Co., owner of the largest grocery chain in Thailand, sought to elevate its Central Food Hall Ladprao (Bangkok) into a fusion of inspiring food hall and world-class international supermarket, it turned to Interstore | Schweitzer for the redesign. The new concept for the 14,000-square-foot space included architecture, layout, design and in-store communication.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
The John Lewis Partnership will become the first UK retailer to launch six months’ equal parenthood paid leave and two weeks’ paid leave for any Partner who experiences the loss of a pregnancy.
Talking Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
Mars Foods is rolling out a new pack design for its Ben’s Original brand, in a move designed to “create a more inclusive future while maintaining its commitment to producing the world’s best rice”. The packaging features the new “Ben’s Original” brand name on the same orange background, to “help shoppers easily find their favorite. This story continues at Ben’s Original unveils inclusive packaging.
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Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Homewares retailer Dunelm has launched its first own-label paint range in-store, online and for Click & Collect. The new Decorate & Co-ordinate offering comprises a paint range of over 40 colour shades and 150 coordinating wallpaper designs.
Talking Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
More than 4,000 cans of illegal lager have been seized by trading standards and customs officers in southeast Wales. A joint operation between Torfaen Council and HMRC targeted three shops suspected of selling duty avoided alcohol. More than 2,000 litres of beer – including Stella Artois, Orangeboom and Kronenbourg – was removed and HMRC is.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Following the release of Inditex figures for Q1 FY2021/22; Chloe Collins, Head of Apparel at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “COVID-19 continued to severely impact Inditex in Q1 FY2021/22, as its key market Europe was badly hit by a third wave of the pandemic. Almost a quarter of trading hours were lost in the period due to temporary store closures, meaning that although the group’s sales rose €1.6bn on the year to €4.9bn, this was still a 16.6% decline on 2019
Talking Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
Vodka brand JJ Whitley has launched a limited edition gold filtered variant of its Russian Vodka. The vodka has been passed through a filter of gold silk thread to “produce a smooth, premium quality vodka”. It is available now from Booker retailing at £16, with further rollouts from this month. The new bottle features the. This story continues at JJ Whitley adds gold variant to vodka portfolio.
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