Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Premium home fragrance retailer Dusk Group says an “increasingly cautious consumer environment” has impacted sales growth. In a trading update citing unaudited accounts, the business said it expects sales to be in the range of $135 million – $137 million while pro forma EBIT will be around $16 million – $17 million. Group CEO and MD, Peter King, said the mounting cost of living has impacted the disposable income levels of customers.

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Retail Focus

MAY 18, 2023

Shopping centres are so much more than a place to purchase a new outfit or a loved one’s birthday gift. In recent years, they’ve become an exciting social hub that serves in strengthening communities and shaping urban areas. Online shopping continues to grow even post-pandemic, meaning it’s never been more important that these complexes continue to differentiate themselves from online retailers, cementing their place in society.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Pizza Capers founder Anthony Russo built something of a franchising empire over the years. Starting with one restaurant in Kenmore, he developed the business to over 120 international locations, before selling to the Retail Food Group for $30 million in 2012. Coming out of retirement, he has joined Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers founders Ben Cleary-Corradini and Theo Roduner, and entered the business as “gnocchi whisperer” and hands-on investor.

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Retail Focus

MAY 18, 2023

As footfall recovers, retailers are upping their game to win over the hearts and minds of shoppers by offering more luxurious shopping experiences. While some may have suspected bricks and mortar retail would struggle in a time of low growth and high inflation, the luxury sector is proving the opposite is true. In fact, the latest figures from Bain & Company reveal that people are increasingly keen to enjoy upscaled retail experiences.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

British luxury fashion group Burberry has reported US$3.72 billion in revenue for the year to April 1, with Q4 comparable store sales surging 16 per cent, according to its preliminary results. “We have delivered a strong financial performance, supported by good progress in our core leather goods and outerwear categories, with revenue accelerating in the fourth quarter as growth rebounded in Mainland China,” said Jonathan Akeroyd, CEO of Burberry.

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! John Lewis and The Floor Room have announced an exclusive partnership, to create an exciting new fitted flooring offer across the retailer’s department stores and online. Under the agreement, the flooring specialist will take over responsibility for all of John Lewis’ fitted flooring, from customer consultation to installation.

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Design Wanted

MAY 18, 2023

LAYER, the experience design agency led by founder Benjamin Hubert, has collaborated with Samsung to create a remarkable portable battery pack. Drawing inspiration from the natural […] The post The new Samsung Battery Pack draws inspiration from the natural world appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

No matter how established you are, the thought of standing at the front of the room to speak to your colleagues or clients is enough to drive even the most hardened professional to reconsider their life choices. The fear, the nervousness, the excitement. What if something goes wrong? What if it goes right! It’s all about the fear factor Having taught presentation skills to the corporate market for the last 20 years, one of the most common questions people come up with is how do they get their mi

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fresh UK consumer research reveals that over half of online shoppers (52%) are not willing to pay for returning clothing items that did not fit correctly. The rising volume and cost of returns is a problem that has plagued retailers for years and in 2022, industry research shows that online returns rose to one in […] If you want more information Re

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

The administrators of Jenny Craig’s Australian and New Zealand subsidiaries say they are in negotiations with several parties interested in buying the business. In an update to creditors regarding the sale process, administrator Vaughan Strawbridge of FTI Consulting, said the sale process is well progressed. “We are working with a number of parties who are interested in taking the businesses forward.

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All Work

MAY 18, 2023

When we design spaces that draw people in — that give them what they want and need from a workspace — we make people the amenity that unites workplace and company culture. In alternate workspaces, organizations will need to be more intentional about creating connections and encouraging social interaction. By approaching the workplace with the understanding that people have changed, employees’ expectations can be met, and designers can continue to help clients get the most out of their budgets t

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

It’s no secret that redundancies have been occurring across tech, retail and e-commerce recently – see Catch , Milkrun and The Iconic. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. More than one in four Australians (26 per cent) have had their role made redundant at some point in their working lives. Various reasons for this can be cited, including concerns about the economic outlook, shifts in business priorities and the need to reduce ongoing costs.

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Greater Group

MAY 18, 2023

A place of business must inspire the people—employees and customers alike—who do business within it. To provide this inspiration, this workspace needs a well-designed commercial fitout that takes every aspect of the branding and culture of that business or company into consideration. Commercial fitout design bears tremendous impact, not just on the way customers and the general public perceive a company, but on the way people work for it.

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Eye on ESG

MAY 18, 2023

The European Union has agreed on the final version of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“ CBAM ”). The CBAM will apply to a limited set of products (cement, aluminium, fertilisers, electric energy production, hydrogen, iron and steel, as well as some “precursors” such as cathode active materials and a limited number of downstream products) which are vulnerable to carbon leakage.

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

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

MAY 18, 2023

EL PASO, TX – The Border Security Expo is coming to El Paso, Texas 2024 at the DEA’s El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) for their 17 th annual edition. The official dates for the Border Security Expo are May 22 nd – 23 rd, 2024. The Border Security Expo is coming back to where it all started 100 years ago at the U.S. Border Patrol established in El Paso, Texas.

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Bish

MAY 18, 2023

Bish Creative, a leading provider of custom retail displays and merchandising solutions, is proud to announce that they have won multiple awards at this year's Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards. The post Bish Creative WINS At OMA Awards appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kantar, the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company, revealed today its annual Brand Footprint study, a detailed analysis of the world’s shopping habits. The research summarises the actual shopping habits of consumers in 53 countries, representing 86% of the global population as they managed their households through the cost-of-living crisis

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Scrube

MAY 18, 2023

Customer experience transformation is a very popular term amongst retail chain buyers and the modern business world. So we’ve created a helpful guide to help you understand everything you need to know about customer experience transformation and how it’s one of the most powerful strategies to achieve success.

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Seasalt Cornwall, the UK-based fashion and lifestyle brand, will open in Marks & Spencer stores in Ireland from May 2023. The move comes as part of the ongoing partnership with the retailers ‘Brands at M&S’ platform and follows on the success of Seasalt’s two standalone shops in Clonakilty and Westport.

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Design Wanted

MAY 18, 2023

Recognizing the kitchen as the heart of the home, where functional yet aesthetically pleasing objects are essential, GESSI introduces Vita Gessi™ – a dispenser that seamlessly […] The post Vita Gessi™ stands out for its innovative multifunctional program appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Daisy Corporate Services has announced a multi-year managed services contract with AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer. Daisy will provide SD-WAN, cloud unified communications, and fibre connectivity to more than 1,500 stores in the UK.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Vivy Yusof is the co-founder of FV Group, an omnichannel retailer that specialises in modest fashion. Under the group, there are two brands, Duck and Lilit. Duck is a premium modest fashion brand that offers an array of apparel, scarves, bags and halal cosmetics. To date, the brand has sold over three million scarves, and it prides itself on its unique collaborations with global brands like Disney, Mattel, Hasbro, Marvel, Sephora, Starbucks, Baskin Robbins and many more.

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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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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research reveals gardens are now one of the most important areas of the home, as garden projects have topped a poll of home improvement jobs undertaken in the last year. The research, conducted by home improvement retailer Wickes amongst 1000 homeowners, found that 76% of Brits undertook garden projects in the last year, overtaking […] If you w

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

This week, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week saw fashion designers and brands descend on Sydney’s Carriageworks to showcase, and define, what’s next for the industry. Between changing customer behaviours, shifting work behaviours and changing ethical expectations, there is a lot of work for the industry to do as it enters its next era. That said, major industry players are not backing away from the challenge.

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Watches of Switzerland Group, a leading luxury watch retailer, has been a longstanding partner of The Prince’s Trust for the past 10 years. 2023 marks the nineteenth year of the awards and on Tuesday it recognised young people who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life and had a positive impact […] If you want more inf

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Papa Johns is to deliver a fresh new look for its stores in Manchester Central, Manchester Fallowfield, Wrexham and Birmingham Central, which have all recently re-opened under new management. Amit Pancholi, director of business development at Papa Johns, explains: “We have re-opened these stores with a new franchised management team.

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the sun starting to show its face and warmer temperatures on the horizon, more people are likely to start getting together and enjoying the brighter seasons, whether that be garden parties or even just relaxing with friends and family outside.

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This May, Whole Foods Market are launching the new, luxury Hot Sauce Brand, TRUFF. Combining the distinctive and well-loved truffle flavour with a fiery kick, this no.1selling hot sauce brand is now available at Whole Foods Market in two categories: the regular black truffle-infused hot sauce and, for those after a punchier kick, a truffle-infused ‘hotte

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Pringles has added Mexican Chilli & Lime flavour to its fiery Sizzl’N range. The new spicy flavour joins medium Kickin’ Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli, hot Spicy Chorizo and extra hot Cheese & Chilli.

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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Declaring summer officially open, London’s first of its kind free BBQ space will be opening on the South Bank later this month, as nearly 15 million Brits do not have the space to host one. Opening on London’s South Bank, during National BBQ Week on Thursday 1st – Saturday 3rd June, the FREE Sainsbury’s Book-a-BBQ Garden will […] If you want more i

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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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