Retail Focus

APRIL 23, 2021

Design proposals prepared by JTP for Areli Real Estate and Tikehau Capital for the redevelopment of Maidenhead town centre have been unanimously approved by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. At a time when high streets are in crisis and in need of Government support, these ambitious plans will see £500 million of investment in Maidenhead, building a new town centre designed in partnership with the local community. .

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Design Week

APRIL 23, 2021

Our Design Agency (ODA) has created the branding for Ekko, a new banking app and card which matches transactions with environmental deeds such as planting trees. As well as naming Ekko, London-based ODA has designed the visual identity for the app, debit card and social media presence. Ekko launches in partnership with Mastercard and ties into research from the bank which shows that two in five Brits view reducing their carbon footprint as more of a priority now than before the pandemic.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 23, 2021

Over the past three decades, many real estate owners and local authorities within world cities have prioritised the maximisation of financial returns over the creation of vibrant, inclusive and family-friendly destinations – with some exceptions, of course. . While entry barriers for small and independent businesses have become increasingly higher, urbanisation, mass production of goods, and a disposable culture have replaced a once-thriving, localised and eclectic high street with businesses t

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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

Nestlé Confectionery is set to add an orange flavour for its Yorkie brand, following a “resurgence in the popularity of orange-flavoured chocolate in recent years”. The limited edition 46g Yorkie Orange bar and 72g Yorkie Orange Duo bar will be available from 10 May. Nestlé says orange-flavoured chocolate saw a 23% sales growth in 2020. This story continues at Nestlé unveils limited edition orange Yorkie.

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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.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 23, 2021

After what seemed like a very long three-and-a-half months, shops across the UK are finally welcoming back customers, as Covid-19 rules were eased to allow non-essential retail to reopen. . Hopefully, this is the last time that retailers will be forced to close their doors, with the vaccine roll-out going well and all of the lines on the government’s charts going in the right direction.

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Dezeen

APRIL 23, 2021

A chandelier of Nike sneakers now hangs inside 19th-century mansion Pershing Hall, where design studio Snarkitecture has created a new flagship for American streetwear brand Kith. New York-based Snarkitecture has designed more than 10 different stores for Kith , but this is the largest so far, and the brand's first standalone store in Europe. Kith has taken three floors of Pershing Hall, a Paris mansion built in the 19th century.

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APRIL 23, 2021

L Brands (Columbus, Ohio) is reportedly looking for a buyer for its Victoria’s Secret business, according to Bloomberg. The company is said to be seeking a valuation of $2 billion to $3 billion in a sale. “As a result of the substantial improvement in performance at Victoria’s Secret, various sell-side analysts have valued the business at as much as $5 billion,” Chief Financial Officer Stuart Burgdoerfer said in a statement.

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Design Week

APRIL 23, 2021

BrandOpus has rebranded Gevalia with an identity that embraces the coffee company’s Scandinavian roots. The work includes updates to the logo, wordmark and wider identity and rolls out across the brand’s packaging, website and social media channels. Although now owned by Kraft Heinz, Gevalia was established in the seaside town of Gävle, Sweden in 1853 by Victor Theodor Engwall.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

Central England Co-op shoppers enjoying a treat over Easter by enjoying the retailer’s Irresistible product range have helped raise almost £55,000 to feed people at risk of going hungry.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 23, 2021

The process of contemporary industrial design has never been so pure: Robert Bronwasser, owner of the Amsterdam-based homonym studio, simply starts from hand sketching to deliver good, useful designs that put a smile on people’s faces. By sharing his philosophy, he makes us wonder whether we are on the right track as product designers. While working on a project, sometimes we forget to overhaul our design process and practice and this especially happens when we become addicted to how or wh

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

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Bay Cities

APRIL 23, 2021

For many businesses, counter displays are an easy-to-install way to show off a wide range of different types of products. They're especially valuable in situations where physical space may be limited, but you still need to highlight items at critical impulse purchase points.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

Retail sales volumes continued to recover in March 2021, with an increase of 5.4% when compared with the previous month reflecting the effect of the easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions on consumer spending; sales were 1.6% higher than February 2020 before the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Design Week

APRIL 23, 2021

“Be conscious that you both have something the other doesn’t have,” says Laurence Honderick, head of design at BBC Creative, the broadcaster’s in-house creative team. The sheer variety of briefs that BBC Creative generates – which Honderick has previously spoken with Design Week about – means that the team often works with external studios to get the job done.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Unilever have joined the Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) 100+ Accelerator to fund and pilot sustainable innovation in supply chains.

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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.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

Nisa has today (23 April) signed up its 100th partner into its new rebate terms, Fresh Rewards, in the first week since launch. Fresh Rewards, which launched last week, provides the opportunity for partners to unlock up to 5.5% rebate and can earn more based on their weekly spend, by stocking and selling Co-op own-brand. This story continues at Nisa records strong sign ups to new rebate model.

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

The exhibition “Between the smoke and the mist. Sigfrido Koch Bengoechea” shows 150 photographs structured in two themes: The first.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

The Retail Industry Awards 2021 has today (23 April) opened for entries. Now in their 26th year, the Retail Industry Awards are a celebration of all that is great about the UK grocery retail sector. Kim Reddick, commercial director of the awards, said: “The awards have firmly established their reputation as the event that brings. This story continues at Retail Industry Awards opens for entries.

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Show Best

APRIL 23, 2021

Many of our clients come to us with the idea of fixtures manufactured primarily out of wood for their restaurant or storefront. What they may be overlooking is the design and aesthetic opportunities that come with incorporating various metals into their fixtures. Steel, for example, is an extremely durable, long-lasting, and versatile material which when utilized properly can allow your fixtures to stand out amongst the competition. .

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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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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

Hellmann’s is rolling out its squeezy bottle range of sauces in 100% recycled plastic, building on the brand’s “Real Taste and Less Waste” food waste commitment. Unilever’s wider global packaging commitments. The new packaging features a “New 100% Recycled Bottle” logo on the front of each pack. Unilever said almost half of its range (40%). This story continues at Hellmann’s launches squeezy bottles in recycled plastic.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

As Amazon Salon prepares to launch in London, brand experience agency, Swarm, explores the tech-led opportunities available for other salons and stores to reconnect with their customers post-lockdown.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

Cider brand Kopparberg is set to add a flavoured vodka to its portfolio, in a move designed to “shake-up the market with an explosion of taste and colour”. Kopparberg Strawberry & Lime vodka will be available from Nisa stores from 5 May in 700ml bottles, retailing at £18. The brand said flavoured vodka is fueling. This story continues at Kopparberg moves into flavoured vodka category.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

Co-op and ITV have announced the renewal of their landmark partnership, following three successful years since the iconic Co-op Weatherfield store debuted on Coronation Street.

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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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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

Pain relief brand Panadol is kicking off a marketing campaign to highlight the consensus that “that laughter can help increase our pain tolerance”. The “More Laughs. Less Pain” campaign sees the brand sponsoring comedy streaming platform NextUp, offering three months of free content including 200 on-demand programmes across the comedy spectrum. Panadol is also supporting.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

DCK Group, the leading independent fashion jewellery business, is pleased to announce a partnership with River Island to deliver a unique women’s jewellery range. The collection comprises 380 pieces and is available online and across River Island’s 254 store estate.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

The Court of Appeal has today (23 April) formally overturned 39 convictions in the Horizon IT case. The full ruling by the Court of Appeal judges was published today and the court also upheld the safety of convictions in three cases. The postmasters were convicted of stealing money, with some imprisoned, after the Horizon computer. This story continues at Court of Appeal quashes 39 convictions in Horizon IT case.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

Queensberry has announced its signing of leading luxury fashion brand Flannels as the latest name set to join The Glass Works in Barnsley, ahead of its launch later this year. Construction on the final phase of The Glass Works has continued effectively in line with government guidelines and works are on track for completion in September.

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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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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

Premier retailers Jeff and Beverley Manship, owners of Sea Road Convenience Store in Fulwell, Sunderland, are taking on the growing problem of dog theft. Dog thefts have increased by almost a fifth during lockdown – with up to seven pets being reported stolen each day in 2020. The husband and wife team and dog their. This story continues at C-store takes on dog thieves.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

InPost, a leading out-of-home and e-commerce delivery company, has announced that schuh and New Look are the latest brands to sign up to its recently launched QR code returns service.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 23, 2021

Consumer confidence increased one point to -15 in April, new research reveals. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index shows two measures of confidence were up on the previous figures (19 March), while two measures were down, and one was flat. Joe Staton, client strategy director GfK, said: “The improvement in the consumer mood since January is.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2021

Hermes UK, one of the leading consumer delivery companies, has appointed a supply chain professional with a strong track record of delivering results and change to the new role of director of depots. John Clark has joined the senior team with a remit to support the continuing growth of the business. whilst ensuring that high service standards are maintained as Hermes continues to deliver more than 640m parcels this year.

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