Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Nike will start collecting and cleaning some of the sneakers that are returned by customers and reselling them at a discount in stores as part of its Nike Refurbished program, which launched on Monday. . Shoes that are returned within a 60-day window will now be inspected by Nike Experts, and if eligible for resale through the Refurbished program, they’ll be cleaned by hand and given a condition grade before they land back in-store at a reduced price. .

Fashion 264

Fashion Perspective Branded Environments Consumer 264

Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2021

Today, Selfridges reopens its four stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham. Packed with energy and excitement, each store is set to share the most exciting, unique-to-Selfridges experiences and curated products with its customers. While its doors have been closed, Selfridges has been busy dreaming up new ways to invite its customers to reconnect with the pleasure of the unique shopping experience its stores offer.

Curate 246

Curate Outdoor Beauty and Health Gifts 246

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Sydney-based gelato brand Gelatissimo is to enter the US market this year – and will accelerate its expansion plan in Australia. The company is targeting opening 20 locations within Australia and overseas this year, with its American debut scheduled for Houston, Texas, in June, followed by several stores in Hawaii. “Global expansion is at the heart of our strategic plan for 2021/22,” said Filipe Barbosa, CEO at Gelatissimo, in a statement.

Expansion 264

Expansion Planning Location Marketing 264

Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2021

Home and garden experts Homebase is set to bring the best of its gardening products and green-fingered expertise to a selection of Next stores. This is part of a trial across the country between the two well-loved British brands. Six Homebase garden centres will open in Next stores in Shoreham, Ipswich, Warrington, Camberley, Bristol and Sheffield today, which coincides with non-essential shops reopening.

Outdoor 246

Outdoor Shopping Location Space 246

Advertisement

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.

Strategy

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Buy now Pay later firm Karna and loyalty program Flybuys are partnering to allow customers to earn reward points for every dollar repaid through through the BNPL platform. Starting in May, Flybuys’ members can use the Klarna app online and in-store and shop, and when making their repayments can earn 1 ‘vibe’ per dollar repaid, which convert to 3 Flybuys points.

Shopping 246

Shopping Management Design 246

Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2021

Ribble, a digital first business and renowned bicycle manufacturer has opened a brand new destinational flagship showroom in the heart of the Ribble valley, Lancashire. The 2,000sq ft state of the art showroom has been designed to showcase Ribble’s complete award-winning and critically acclaimed bicycle range and provides a brand new bicycle retail proposition blending digital with the physical to create a unique, totally immersive and all-sensory consumer experience. .

Art 204

Art Display Reimagine Engagement 204

Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2021

Property giant Hammerson has confirmed that it is in talks over a deal to sell its portfolio of UK retail parks. It comes after reports the Birmingham Bullring owner was set to sell its seven sites for around £350 million to Canadian private equity firm Brookfield. Birmingham Bullring owner Hammerson is in talks to sell its UK retail parks (Jacob King/PA).

Balance 162

Balance Shopping Space Other 162

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Facial recognition for payments authentication is expected to boom in the next four years, achieving 120 per cent growth, according to Juniper Research. The research predicts that by 2025, the number of people using facial recognition to secure payments will exceed 1.4 billion, more than double the number of users last year. Juniper said the growth in face-recognition authentication has been fuelled and accelerated by the implementation of FaceID by Apple.

130

130

Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2021

Rapha’s first UK Clubhouse – which launched in 2012, a stone’s throw from Piccadilly Circus – has today reopened its doors having undergone a complete refurbishment. The Clubhouse will act as the ultimate Rapha experience and everything the brand has to offer: a community hub and place to meet like minded people, a trusted destination to get advice for your cycling journey or to find inspiration in stories past and present, or the gateway to discovering new roads. .

Expansion 130

Expansion Curate Space Shopping 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Sydney-based gelato brand Gelatissimo is to enter the US market this year – and will accelerate its expansion plan in Australia. The company is targeting opening 20 locations within Australia and overseas this year, with its American debut scheduled for Houston, Texas, in June, followed by several stores in Hawaii. “Global expansion is at the heart of our strategic plan for 2021/22,” said Filipe Barbosa, CEO at Gelatissimo, in a statement.

Expansion 130

Expansion Planning Location Marketing 130

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.

Strategy

Retail Focus

APRIL 12, 2021

McArthurGlen designer outlet group, today celebrates the opening of McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands, its major new £160 million fashion destination that is set to be the only stand-alone shopping centre to open in the UK this year. The arrival of the landmark centre is a significant moment for McArthurGlen as it marks the group’s first UK opening in over 20 years, as well as a return to the market where it introduced the concept of designer outlet retailing in Europe with Cheshire Oak

Shopping 130

Shopping Line Fashion Design 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

At a time when traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers are making the dash online, Australian automotive website CarExpert.com.au is heading in the other direction, to physical retail, with a bold plan to reboot the car buying experience – in a shopping centre. CarExpert has just set up shop at Westfield Warringah Mall on the Northern Beaches of Sydney with a revolutionary showroom and test drive hub covering 960sqm of retail floor space.

Shopping 130

Shopping Boutique Concept Strategy 130

Design Week

APRIL 12, 2021

Coca-Cola has unveiled a new, simplified design system across its Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke brands. The change is the first global redesign of packaging since 2015, when the company first instituted its “One Brand” strategy , which featured work by Turner Duckworth, Epoch Design and Bulletproof. The new look removes “added elements” from cans and is an evolution of the One Brand strategy, the company says.

Design 145

Design Strategy Line Space 145

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Mexican food chain Taco Bell is expanding its presence in New South Wales with a fifth store, to be located at Green Square, Sydney. The store will be launched within Crown Group’s Infinity Square retail precinct in May 2021, will be located directly above the Green Square train station, and will offer a dedicated delivery and pickup entrance. “We are really excited to add Taco Bell, such a sought-after global brand, to Infinity Square,” said Crown Group chief executive Iwan Sunito.

Location 130

Location 130

Advertisement

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.

Customer Engagement

Talking Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Hovis is launching a Bakers Since 1886 range, consisting of premium buns and two half cob loaves. The Premium Burger Buns have been “designed with the ultimate burger in mind” and will be available in packs of four (£1.35) from Nisa from 19 April and Spar Blakemore from 10 May. The two 450g half cob. This story continues at Hovis unveils premium bakery range.

Design 122

Design 122

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Ed.Square Town Centre set to officially launch. Frasers Property Australia is set to unveil the second phase of its Ed.Square Town Centre in Edmondson, Sydney, this month. The precinct features more than 40 retailers, a new alfresco dining section, an Event Cinemas, and entertainment centre iPlay. A four-day celebration will kick off on April 29, featuring a Welcome to Country and ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as performances from local artists and musicians, and arts and crafts workshops.

Beauty and Health 130

Beauty and Health Reimagine Shopping Tailored 130

Talking Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

The Coca-Cola Company is rolling out a new pack design for its Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke variants, as well as an updated recipe. The design features new lettering for the three variants – white for Coca-Cola Original Taste, black for Zero Sugar and silver for Diet Coke – as well as the. This story continues at Coca-Cola rolls out new pack design for core variants.

Design 116

Design 116

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Facial recognition for payments authentication is expected to boom in the next four years, achieving 120 per cent growth, according to Juniper Research. The research predicts that by 2025, the number of people using facial recognition to secure payments will exceed 1.4 billion, more than double the number of users last year. Juniper said the growth in face-recognition authentication has been fuelled and accelerated by the implementation of FaceID by Apple.

130

130

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

Architecture

Design Wanted

APRIL 12, 2021

Based on a unique concept, MAD Bars House gathers 5 bars and restaurants while respecting the local culture. It is a six-storey venue with a unique concept that is reflected in its interior. MAD Bars House gathered 5 bars and restaurants under one roof. The higher the floor, the higher the alcohol percentage in beverages they serve. . The building is located on pedestrian street in the historical center of Lviv.

Design 106

Design Interior Pattern Interior Design 106

Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

A few days ago, it was announced that food delivery giant Grab Holdings is reportedly seeking a listing in the US. It could float as soon as this week through a merger with one of Altimeter Capital Management’s SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Company), which is already listed on the stock market. Talk of an IPO for the ride-hailing and food delivery app comes hot on the heels of the flotation of Deliveroo in London last week.

Contrast 130

Contrast Other Marketing Planning 130

VMS

APRIL 12, 2021

Nordstrom (Seattle) has closed on $675 million of senior unsecured notes that will be used to cut the department store company’s interest expenses by $30 million, according to a press release. Nordstrom is planning to use the sale to pay off $600 million in senior secured bonds issued that were issued in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The offer creates flexibility for leveraging with 2024 notes.

Visual Merchandising 93

Visual Merchandising Department Stores Merchandising Planning 93

Dezeen

APRIL 12, 2021

Dezeen promotion: bathroom brand VitrA has opened a showroom in London's Clerkenwell, where it will present its latest products and host design events. Spread across two floors of the Turnmill Building on Turnmill Street, VitrA London has been designed by architecture studio TP Bennett as a creative hub for architects and designers. VitrA London has been planned as a creative hub for architects and designers.

Architecture 93

Architecture Space Interior Promotion 93

Advertisement

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.

Strategy

Talking Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

More than 14,000 cigarettes and nearly 5kg of rolling tobacco worth an estimated £10,000 have been seized from a shop in Wallsend. An operation by North Tyneside Council’s Trading Standards team and Northumbria Police under Operation CeCe, which is a National Trading Standards initiative in partnership with HMRC to tackle illegal tobacco, found the items.

Shopping 84

Shopping 84

Retail Design Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

KOI thé, a Taiwanese premium bubble milk tea brand, is located at Gaysorn Village. We aimed to design this brand.

Design 98

Design Location 98

Talking Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Birds Eye has become the official sponsor of Team GB ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this summer, in a move designed to “make eating meat-free more mainstream and promoting ‘the power of plants’”. The partnership sees the brand launch a TV advert as part of a wider marketing campaign, incorporating in-store and social. This story continues at Birds Eye promotes plant power with Team GB sponsorship.

Promotion 81

Promotion Marketing Design 81

VMS

APRIL 12, 2021

McDonald’s (Chicago) is planning to close hundreds of restaurants inside of mass merchant Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.), reports CNBC. About 150 McDonald’s locations within Walmart will remain after the closures. Despite Walmart and McDonald’s collaboration for roughly the past three decades, , the pandemic has changed customers’ shopping and dining preferences.

Location 73

Location Visual Merchandising Merchandising Planning 73

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

Light

Talking Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is expanding its Capri-Sun portfolio with the launch of Capri-Sun Multivitamin Squash, available exclusive to the convenience and wholesale channels. The one-litre squash is available in Orange and Apple & Blackcurrant flavours and “contains no artificial colours, flavours or added sugar and is enhanced with vitamins”.

75

75

Retail Design Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Located in Huli District, Xiamen City, the building was originally a public bathhouse of an aluminum factory. Our job is.

Location 81

Location Design 81

Talking Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

The Press Distribution Forum (PDF) has published an updated charter. The third edition of the charter, which confirms a renewed commitment by wholesalers, distributors, and publishers to ensure retailers receive a good service, is the result of a review conducted by the Press Distribution Review Panel under an independent chairman, who listened to the views.

75

75

VMS

APRIL 12, 2021

Britain has begun to reopen non-essential retail after months of lockdowns, reports The New York Times. This includes retailers like gyms, salons and non-essential stores, Additionally, The New York Times reports that thousands of pubs also reopened today, currently limited to outdoor service. Today was the first step in a phased reopening that will last until June 21, when the government is hoping to lift all restrictions in England.

Visual Merchandising 63

Visual Merchandising Outdoor Merchandising Planning 63

Advertisement

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.

Architecture