Inside Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Amazon.com’s layoffs will now stretch to more than 18,000 roles as part of a workforce reduction it previously disclosed, Chief Executive Andy Jassy said in a public staff note on Wednesday. The layoff decisions, which Amazon will communicate starting January 18, will largely impact the company’s e-commerce and human-resources organizations, he said.
Design Week
JANUARY 4, 2023
In 2023, I believe we will continue to see brands succeed by tackling two things. Firstly, by challenging the traditional category codes associated with FMCG brands and evolving towards a more contemporary, sometimes rule-breaking approach. There are thousands of products to choose from on our supermarket or virtual shelves and it only takes a few seconds for consumers to either choose your.
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Inside Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Starting as a “basic” athleisure-wear brand under parent company Between The Flags , Bondi Active founder Briony Oayda identified the potential to integrate the coastal Australian suburb’s way of life into its product design, and brand identity. . Targeting a fashion and eco-conscious demographic that live in – or want to buy into – the Bondi lifestyle, Oayda set out to create a wearable wellness brand that offers men’s and women’s activewear with an edge.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Spar store owner Leslie Francis, who was recognised as an Unsung Hero in the Independent Retail News-organised competition in 2019, has now been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list with a British Empire Medal. Francis said she wept tears of joy when she received the news. “I was so surprised and honoured to receive. This story continues at Independent Retail News Unsung Hero receives BEM in New Year’s Honours list.
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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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Big C, Thailand’s third-largest retail company , is rumoured to be laying the groundwork for an IPO, as reported by Inside Retail on 8 November. If it happens, a good slice of the funds needs to go into upgrading its store fleet, which is looking increasingly dated compared to some of its competitors. It is holding back growth at a time when sales should be rebounding strongly from the low bar set in 2020-21.
Design Week
JANUARY 4, 2023
Can design help people to see the bigger picture when it comes to cultural issues? Can it open doors into possible futures for companies and consumers alike? The answer is a resounding yes, according to Superflux founders and partners Anab Jain and Jon Ardern. The couple founded their experiential design practice Superflux in 2009 in the wake of the credit crisis, just four years after graduating.
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VMS
JANUARY 4, 2023
Bloomingdale’s (New York) said it will enter the Seattle market later this year by opening its third Bloomie’s. Such stores are stocked with a scaled-down selection of Bloomingdale’s soft home merchandise. Also offering drinks and dining options, Bloomie’s has been designed for a “casual, contemporary and highly curated experience,” says the company.
Mindful Design
JANUARY 4, 2023
One of the best things in interior design is following the evolution of trends. As one of the areas where creativity and ingenuity have a lot of room to play, furniture design gives us an excellent measure of the mood in the interior design world. So where is 2023 going to take us, what new […]. The post New Furniture Trends That Will Gain Ground in 2023 appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
VMS
JANUARY 4, 2023
EPISODE SUMMARY. Rituals is retail brand whose stores are built on ancient narratives and traditions and made contemporary with modern technology. Their stores are a sensory experience that starts with a cup of tea, a hand washing ritual and then an exploration of the product assortment. Richard Lems is Director Format and Design and has lead the evolution of the store concept to a fleet of over 800 location in 33 countries.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has met with business groups today (4 January) to brief them on the government’s plans for energy bill support for non-domestic energy users after the current package expires at the end of March. According to the BBC, business groups are expecting government help with their energy bills to be halved but businesses, This story continues at Chancellor holds energy bill support meeting with business groups.
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VMS
JANUARY 4, 2023
Focus Brands (Atlanta), parent company of seven quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands, says dual-branded locales will play a major role in its future , due to what it described as their strong franchisee and consumer appeal. As a result, Focus Brands’ portfolio – Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s – have signed agreements to open more than 50 dual and tri-brand locations in the coming year.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Take-home grocery sales increased by 7.6% in the 12 weeks to 25 December 2022 according to the latest figures from Kantar. Year-on-year growth in December was even higher at 9.4%, the fastest rate recorded since February 2021, with sales reaching a new record at £12.8bn. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, This story continues at Grocery price inflation fuels first ever £12bn Christmas, says Kantar.
VMS
JANUARY 4, 2023
(PRESS RELEASE) Nora Lighting’s award winning 2” M2 downlights are now available in a trimless option, without any housing required! Our patent pending trimless mud plate includes integrated magnets to hold the luminaire against the ceiling. These IC Air-tight downlights are a perfect solution for commercial and residential applications with shallow plenums.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Quorn is kicking off 2023 with a brand-new marketing campaign, designed to show Britain’s biggest chicken lovers that Quorn products taste just as good. The So Tasty campaign launches this week and is set to reach millions of consumers across multiple platforms. The activity will be supported by a mass sampling campaign to get Quorn’s. This story continues at New Quorn ad campaign targets Britain’s chicken lovers.
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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 Design Blog
JANUARY 4, 2023
Zendesk‘s internal branding team was tasked to redesign their offices without the assistance of external architect involvement in London, England.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
IW Capital, a leading private equity house, has announced its latest investment in ‘Scan Pay Go’ (SPG) pioneer, Ubamarket by investing an additional £800,000. This latest tranche of capital brings total funding from IW Capital investors to circa £4.4m. Ubamarket has developed a market leading SPG app, with its patented ‘Magic Shopping List’ technology which.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 4, 2023
The To Summer Shanghai Flagship store, located at No. 111 Hunan Road, is a “Spanish Colonial Revival” architecture. Sited amongst.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Spanish fashion retailer Desigual recently opened a new store in Singapore and unveiled an aspirational expansion strategy in Asia that will see it open 60 bricks-and-mortar stores in China and tap into key opinion leaders in the region to reach new customers. The brand’s fifth store in Singapore, which is located in Ion Orchard, features an “enhanced shopping experience” that aims to introduce more consumers to Desigual through a new perspective on the brand.
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
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 4, 2023
Portuguese winery João Portugal Ramos came to creative agency DAf in anticipation of launching a new red blend wine in the.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 4, 2023
A symbolic ‘campfire in the snow’, Arc’teryx’s store at the Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin, China, creates a flow of.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 4, 2023
In Seoul, the good life just got a little better. The city already has its fair share of cool places.
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