Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Anna Lee, the current COO at online fashion and lifestyle marketplace The Iconic, is leaving to head up Australian customer-loyalty program company Flybuys. . Lee will succeed current CEO, John Merakovsky, who will depart in April. Lana Hudson, Flybuys’ CFO, will hold the interim CEO role before Lee begins working on June 13. “Flybuys has an exciting growth trajectory and I’m pleased to be handing the reigns to a leader of Anna’s calibre,” Merakovsky said.

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Drytac

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce its Gold Sponsorship for the PRINTING United Expo 2022. Presented by the PRINTING United Alliance, the association made up of Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Printing Industries of America (PIA), NAPCO Media and Idealliance, PRINTING United Expo is one of the most dynamic and comprehensive printing events in the Americas.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Government-backed battery recycling scheme B-cycle has launched nationwide, aimed at combating a growing waste stream. Research indicates there are as many as 150 million loose or removable used batteries stored in homes across the country, used in tools, toys, wristwatches and remote controls. The program aims to prevent 90 per cent of those from reaching landfill.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Kantar, the world’s leading data-driven analytics and brand consulting company, today releases Sustainability Sector Index, a landmark study that maps consumers’ sustainability attitudes and behaviours against the UN sustainable development goals.

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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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Few areas of the economy have been as affected by Covid-19 as the retail sector. Non-food retailers have been forced to close, switch to online or click-and-collect, and switch back again. Food retailers became essential frontline workers and dealt with a time of booming sales and insatiable demand. There has been volatility, uncertainty, frustration, and panic buying.

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Creative Displays Now

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Now that our most recent holiday shopping season is over, we saw that shoppers worldwide are finding new ways to purchase gifts for loved ones. While in-person purchasing remains a popular option, many consumers have chosen to complete their shopping online, causing retailers to adapt to the changing landscape. Trends to Consider. The 2020 shopping season was unlike any other, and many of the trends established during this time are here to stay for holiday shoppers.

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Global Shop

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

DesignPro Automation is headquartered in County Limerick, Ireland and is a leading provider of precision automation and machine building services and offers solutions anywhere from design, prototyping, installation, maintenance and more for automated robotic solutions. As a young growing company, the need for an integrated ERP system to simplify manufacturing processes became paramount.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Snooze has a new MD, Damian Donohoe, the former GM of operations for the Greenlit Brands subsidiary. He succeeds the current MD Simon Beaty, who will conclude his term on March 11. Damian Donohoe Image: Supplied. Greenlit Brands CEO and executive chairman, Michael Ford expressed his gratitude to Beaty, adding: “Snooze’s sales have almost doubled over Beaty’s 14-year tenure and he leaves the business in great shape with record sales and profits achieved last year.”.

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Frank Mayer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Chances are you’ve seen self-service kiosks, whether ordering at a restaurant, finding your way around the airport, or checking out at the grocery store. Self-service technology is everywhere. And while it was already gaining traction before 2020, the need for social distancing during the pandemic helped push self-service kiosks from convenient to essential.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Louis Vuitton, LVMH’s top fashion brand, will raise prices globally on Wednesday as a result of increased manufacturing and transportation costs, a spokesperson for the French luxury goods company in China told Reuters. Louis Vuitton, the world’s biggest luxury brand, will become one of the first big labels in the industry to hike prices widely this year to protect its margins as costs soar.

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Design Week

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

London-based design consultancy NB Studio has rebranded the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), with a typographic identity that aims to adapt to the company’s wide variety of performances. As well as designing a new wordmark, the studio has worked with BRB on strategy and provided guidelines for layouts and applications. The touring ballet company has a long history which dates back to the.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

From managing greenwashing to authentic storytelling and tackling the haters on social media, the journey towards genuine sustainability is long and challenging for modern retailers. According to a new report from Inside Retail and Klarna, 69 per cent of shoppers have started with a new brand because they admire its positive impact activities, but 59 per cent have also begun shopping at a brand – and then dropped it when it faced backlash about what it was actually doing.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As the value of the green pound grows, UK shoppers feel supermarkets should go further with sustainable retailing, the latest research from Retail Insight, the a leader in retail execution, reveals.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Customer lifestyles are drastically evolving. The pandemic continues to influence customer purchasing priorities and penetration in the omnichannel environment, which is affecting assortment mix and demand at each location. This is creating new challenges for retail operations, including a particular demand for agile merchandise planning and supply-chain processes.

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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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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Based on a won competition, we designed Petr Hájek’s Library at The Institute of Computer Science of the Czech Academy.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Adelaide CBD retail and hospitality businesses will benefit from the significant wave of new investment in apartment buildings, office towers, hotels and retail developments completed or in the pipeline according to David West, the director of Retail Adelaide City. The city skyline has been transformed by new developments and it will continue to change as projects are completed.

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Retail Store Windows

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This was a nice and surprise find. The large window space has gone (hopefully temporarily at least) and here we have the latest scheme which brings the visual merchandising to the street. In doing this of course we have lost the narratives which we so enjoyed and perhaps this is a cost cutting issue or maybe just a refresh of their schemes, who knows?

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

GSK power brand Sensodyne is launching Sensodyne Nourish, the first in a new range of products designed to resonate with a younger audience. Driven by Sensodyne’s ambitious growth plans, Sensodyne Nourish remains true to its parent brand’s DNA focusing on tooth sensitivity, but aims to broaden its relevance and appeal to recruit a younger generation of Sensodyne users.

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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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Compliantia

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This animal care checklist for pet stores is based on the Pet Retail Store Best Management Practices of the Pet Industry Advisory council. The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has developed the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) as a guide for retail pet stores in developing excellent husbandry and care standards for the animals in their care, now complete with sample forms and checklists in Appendix. – Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Iconic London restaurant, The River Café, today announced a new formal delivery service with same day courier Gophr. This comes as The River Café expands its delivery service, following a successful trial with Gophr that kicked off in November 2021 and peaked at 180 orders delivered across three days in the week before Christmas.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Hear from attendees on the show floor about the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and the International Builders Show 2022. *SPOILER ALERT* It went GREAT! For written analysis and a review of the event marketing trends, check out our blog KBIS Means Business. The post On The Show Floor at KBIS and IBS 2022 appeared first on The Trade Group.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Hoxton Spirits has scored a seven-figure investment sum to help to expand the range and grow internationally. The backing comes from Optiva Securities Limited, an investment banking firm based in Mayfair.

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E Delevry

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Collect+ parcel volumes rose 11.3% during November and December 2021, compared to the same period the year before, with more than 6.5 million packages making their way through the 10,000 stores network. New data from the company show that purchases and in-store pick-ups in 2021 were more evenly spread over the month of December rather than being focused on weekend pickups.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

British shoppers spent an additional £19 million on toys over the 12 weeks to 26 December 2021 according to new figures from Kantar, an increase of 1.0% on the previous year. Growth was driven by physical stores, up by 16%, while online sales declined by 11% as consumers made the most of festive shopping without restrictions.

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E Delevry

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Retailers and delivery firms are failing disabled consumers according to a joint survey between Which? and the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers. It found that seven in ten disabled consumers had faced one or more delivery problems in the past year. In a survey of 704 disabled consumers the most common frustration for half of those with a delivery issue was that the courier didn’t wait long enough for them to answer the door.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

International ice cream company Froneri announces a new and exciting SKU to its Rowntree’s ice lolly range: Ocean Adventure, featuring innovative chocolate decoration technology on each fruity tropical sorbet and creamy vanilla ice lolly - a real treat for the tastebuds.

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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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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Sayfa Group is an innovative height safety solution specialist situated in Melbourne, Victoria providing high levels of safety and confidence.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

DHL Parcel today announces the launch of a brand new over the counter service ‘Walk In Send’ across its ServicePoints nationwide. The new service will be rolled out across the UK in partnership with Collect+, part of PayPoint Group and DHL’s ServicePoint partner.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As a curated library of vast automotive treasures, it is designed with the intent of strengthening the thread that cultivates.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The managing director and co-founder of Dina Foods, Suheil Haddad, has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the West London Business Awards 2022, held on 10 February.

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