Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
Aldi has opened its first checkout-free store, where shoppers will be able to pick up products and leave without queuing to pay. The discount supermarket’s new site in Greenwich, south-east London, will also allow customers to buy alcohol, using facial age estimation technology to check whether they appear to be over the age of 25. Aldi has opened its first checkout-free store in Greenwich, south-east London (Aldi/PA).
Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
ANZ-Roy Morgan’s Consumer Confidence survey has hit its lowest since October last year during Victoria’s second wave of Covid, with consumer confidence down to 8.1 pts to the level of 97.9 – the weakest result since 1992. Confidence is below the neutral level of 100 in all Australian states, except in South Australia and the Territories due to smaller samples. . 36 per cent of Australians expect their families to be ‘better off’ financially by this time next year while 19 per cent ex
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Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
In recent years, retail has experienced a digital overhaul unmatched by other industries. Forced to adapt to a permanent shift in consumer behaviours and expectations as a result of the pandemic, the industry accelerated its digital transformation dramatically last year. Retailers large and small embraced technology solutions able to meet the needs of the post-pandemic consumer, and that was just the beginning.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Ebay Australia has extended its Authenticity Guarantee to a range of high-end sneaker brands from designer brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Balenciaga. . Ebay’s Authenticity Guarantee is extended to both pre-owned and brand new sneakers priced at over $150. This comes after Ebay’s acquisition of Sneaker Con’s authentication business last November.
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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.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
Grosvenor has announced the opening of Rituals, the luxury bath, body and home brand at Liverpool ONE, its first in the city. Located on South John Street, the 1,700 sq ft store stocks the brand’s full range of luxurious yet affordable products, ranging from skin and body care, to scented candles and fragrance sticks. The opening of Rituals also marks the first store opening of the year for Liverpool ONE in 2022.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Liquor retailer BWS is launching a “Snag a Donation” campaign, which will encourage Australians to upload a picture of their BBQ, snags included, to Instagram during the next week. BWS will donate $1 to the not-for-profit platform GIVIT, for every visible snag in each photo uploaded, with the aim of donating $50,000 across the entire campaign.
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Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
It’s common knowledge that women make the vast majority of purchase decisions in households, so when the founder and CEO of men’s underwear brand Step One, Greg Taylor, found out that 40 per cent of his customer base were women, he didn’t think anything of it. But when some of those women started posting selfies of themselves actually wearing Step One products – pouch and all – he realised he was missing an opportunity to expand.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 18, 2022
Forbidden Planet, the world’s biggest chain of comic shops, is moving to the Wulfrun Centre, in Wolverhampton. The store, which specialises in graphic novels, manga and books, plus merchandise and collectibles from sci-fi television, films and comics, has agreed a new lease for units 54-55 with LCP, the national commercial property and investment company that owns and manages the centre.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Better-for-you beverages are evolving at a rapid rate. It’s not enough simply to be sugar-free anymore, consumers are looking for an array of physical health benefits and a mental boost. We asked three beverage companies to share the top trends they are tapping into in 2022. Nexba. Co-founder & CEO, Drew Bilbe. Top trend : Nootropics. What are nootropics?
Design Week
JANUARY 18, 2022
Both online and off, keeping young people safe is a priority most people share, but as the NSPCC reports, many of the risk factors associated child endangerment have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Keeping children safe requires a slew of safeguarding tools and systems. Increasingly, designers are finding that their work can be an important part of this network – be it through the.
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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Before the pandemic hit, international sales of Four Pillars’ gin range at duty-free terminals around the world was the fastest growing part of the business. However, with international travel stalled over the last few years, the business’ airport-based sales suffered. Now, Four Pillars is looking a bit closer to home for its next launch. This week, Four Pillars launched a dedicated pop-up store in terminal one at Melbourne Airport, showcasing a selection of its core spirits and limited releases
Talking Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Premier Foods is launching two, ready-to-eat dessert pots under its Angel Delight brand into the convenience and wholesale channels. Designed specifically for food-to-go chillers, the 100g pots are available in Chocolate & Salted Caramel and Butterscotch & Chocolate flavours, retailing at £1, and will “give consumers more variety of choice in food-to-go, helping grow the.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Singapore’s largest Adidas store has opened its doors to the public in Knightsbridge along Orchard Road, its first brand centre in the country. Dubbed ‘Homeground’, the new store spans three stories, housing a large selection of Adidas performance and Originals apparel, footwear and accessories, including items exclusive to Southeast Asia. The store’s facade features a giant 3D LED screen displaying the brand’s latest campaigns and promotions.
VMS
JANUARY 18, 2022
Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) is planning to create its own cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) per its filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, reports Fortune. The retailer applied for several new trademarks last month that signal its move to planting a flag in the metaverse. The trademarks were for virtual goods including electronics, décor, toys, sporting goods and personal care products.
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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
JANUARY 18, 2022
Veganuary, a global organisation encouraging people to try vegan in January and beyond, has today hit a new landmark with more than 600,000 people officially taking part in 2022, surpassing last year’s total of 580,000 participants. Sign-ups remain strong right through to the end of January so this number will continue to rise.
VMS
JANUARY 18, 2022
Paris-based LVMH has purchased a minority stake in Teddy Santis’ streetwear label Aimé Leon Dore via its Luxury Ventures arm, which focuses on emerging brands, reports Hypebeast. The value of the investment has not been disclosed. “LVMH’s vast network of global leaders across the industry and its rich history in growing exceptional storied brands offers a truly unique partnership opportunity to fuel the next chapter of growth Aimé Leon Dore,” said Santis.
Design Week
JANUARY 18, 2022
German esports organisations Mouz (previously Mousesports) has rebranded with a new name, heart-shaped logo and icon system. Hamburg-based branding studio EIGA is behind the new look, which aims to “supercharge the brand for a new era” [link] Mouz was established in 2002 and was one of the.
VMS
JANUARY 18, 2022
Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) is planning to create its own cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) per its filings with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, reports Fortune. The retailer applied for several new trademarks last month that signal its move to planting a flag in the metaverse. The trademarks were for virtual goods including electronics, décor, toys, sporting goods and personal care products.
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
Talking Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Fears about Omicron directly affected how some customers went about their Christmas shopping, according to research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD). Although more than half (56%) felt a return to normality this Christmas, just under a third (32%) said that Omicron affected their celebrations and 27% said they had avoided any ambitious plans.
VMS
JANUARY 18, 2022
Ikea (Delft, The Netherlands) is on track to reach climate positivity by 2030, according to Reuters. The furniture brand’s annual carbon emissions reportedly fell 6 percent from pre-pandemic numbers despite record sales. “We have (since baseline year 2016) managed to do a third of what our ambition is for 2030 so we are well on track. Then there are big challenges ahead, and we need to put all our energy and efforts into securing that we continue on a positive trend towards this goal,̶
Talking Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Retailers need to widen their efforts to properly police the sale of age-restricted products, says the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). As part of the Challenge25 campaign, the ACS is urging retailers to continue to step up efforts to ask for proof of age from anyone that looks 25 or under and wants to buy. This story continues at Campaign urges retailers to remember that age-restricted products are not just alcohol.
Design Wanted
JANUARY 18, 2022
Designed in collaboration with Spanish architect Alba de la Fuente, Winter House is the first project of a metaverse architecture company established by Reisinger. The metaverse refers to a handful of platforms?—including the Sandbox, Decentraland and Mirandus—where an interactive version of the internet lets users explore virtual worlds, do business and own land and therefore property.
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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.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Batchelor’s is kicking off 2022 with a partnership with Pokémon, offering shoppers the chance to win prizes via an on-pack promotion and a campaign. The campaign will launch on 27 January in the same week that the Pokémon Legends: Arceus game debuts and will offer shoppers the chance to win 100 prizes each week, including. This story continues at Batchelors partners with Pokémon gaming franchise.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 18, 2022
While popular Chinese bakery Luxihe has multiple locations, the studio avoided a standardized mall interior by designing a space that.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
An Essex store that had been empty for more than six months has relaunched as a Nisa Local. The store in South Ockenden, Essex had previously operated as a Best One but was taken over by independent retailer Henry Sudhir who extended the shop by around 200 sq ft to 935 sq ft. This allowed. This story continues at Nisa Local moves into old Best One site in Essex.
Retail Store Windows
JANUARY 18, 2022
With so much of the high street still in the Sale period, as we would expect, there are still, mercifully a few brands who are launching their latest schemes and naturally its the luxury sector who are our go-to's. Its no surprise that this brand have installed such a beautiful scheme to launch 2022 and as usual the Queens of all things minaiture have done it again with this little beauty.
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
Talking Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
French biscuit brand LU is launching into the UK in four varieties. Le Petit Chocolat, Le Petit Beurre, Le Petit Biscotte, and Le Petit Citron (£1.50 each) will offer shoppers a “quintessential taste of France to enjoy at home” Charlotte Parkes, senior brand manager for LU, said: “It’s not every day that you can say. This story continues at French biscuits make their way to UK stores.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
JANUARY 18, 2022
A lot has changed over the last three years. Everyone’s saying it. But what exactly has changed? Specifically, in the realm of business, and how can marketers adapt to the new consumer habits and business operations? This is the first article in our series of reimagining meeting spaces. Before our marketing techniques can adapt to suit the unique needs of clients, employees, and managers, a proper understanding of the changing attitudes that underlie these needs is necessary.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 18, 2022
Shoppers will divide markedly into haves and have-nots in 2022, says the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD). Because Covid has accentuated divisions the IGD put the potential two-tier spending pattern at the top of its list of predictions for the next year. In a statement it said: “For 2022, there will be a division amongst. This story continues at Retailers need to stay nimble to meet customer demands in 2022, says IGD.
VMS
JANUARY 18, 2022
Edward D. Spitaletta. (PRESS RELEASE) Edward D Spitaletta, 91, a pioneer in the Housewares and POP industries passed on Wednesday, Jan 12, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary and 6 children: Edward (Nancy), Debra (Al), Richard (Mary Ann), Robert (Linda), John (Rachel) and Charles (Traci) plus 14 grandchildren. Edward was born on January 28, 1930, in Jersey City, NJ.
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