Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The Australian Government has launched a national campaign to incentivise Australians to recycle more, as well as to buy more products manufactured with recycled content. The ‘ReMade in Australia’ campaign signals a shift in how the country deals with its waste, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and makes recycling one of six national manufacturing priorities moving into an election year.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Shaftesbury has announced the official opening of a debut pop-up store in Seven Dials for Rowing Blazers, the cult American clothing brand most well-known for their irreverent take on preppy clothing. Located on 16 Earlham Street, and spanning 872 sq ft, Rowing Blazers Seven Dials represents the brand’s first bricks-and-mortar British store which offers an edit of product from their A/W’21 collection fronted by Pete Davidson and Ziwe Fumudoh.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Global fashion retailer Kookai has cut inventory counts from a few days to 30 minutes as a result of implementing radio frequency identification (RFID), from Avery Dennison at its manufacturing facilities in Fiji and Sri Lanka. The project is at the heart of Kookai’s omnichannel strategy: ultimately, all clothing and stores will be equipped with RFID enabling it to precisely track all items within its supply chain, speed up check out times, enable online orders to be fulfilled from local s

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The UK’s cost of living squeeze is making Millennials and younger demographics more sensitive to pricing and promotions, the latest research from antuit.ai , the leader in SaaS Artificial Intelligence (AI) demand forecasting solutions, reveals. With increasing numbers of retailers passing on rising production costs – prompted by supply chain tension and labour market shortages – to the consumer, the CBI warns shoppers face the biggest price rises in 30 years this Christmas.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

McDonald’s is facing a class action over the company’s alleged failure to provide its employees with paid?10-minute?rest breaks. The McDonald’s staff class action filed in the Federal Court by Shine Lawyers follows a 2020 finding that former employee Chiara Staines was not provided with paid 10-minute rest breaks when working shifts four hours or longer.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Antavo , the loyalty technology provider has today launched a new report into the state of the loyalty programme market. The report highlights the vital role customer loyalty programmes have played throughout the Covid-19 crisis, and how the pandemic-induced acceleration of eCommerce looks set to usher in a wave of brand loyalty innovation over the next three years.

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 8, 2021

As part of our ongoing review of 2021 , Dezeen rounds up the top 10 most remarkable and intriguing shop interiors of the year – from a cannabis dispensary made to look like an old-fashioned grocery store to a makeup boutique arranged around a large, mossy mound. Apple Via del Corso, Italy, by Foster + Partners. UK architecture firm Foster + Partners refurbished and converted Rome's historic Palazzo Marignoli into the largest Apple Store in Europe.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Many people know what they need to do to improve their health and well-being, but they don’t do it. This is what I call the knowing-doing gap and I have created a mnemonic to help close this gap, to make behaviour change EASIER. Here is what it stands for. E – explore your reasons why. The world-famous coach, Anthony Robbins, says: “Find your why, and you’ll find your way.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Supple Studio has designed the identity for business coaching network Fox Meet Owl, featuring a logo with a hidden meaning. The Bath-based studio worked with copywriter Jim Davies on the branding project, which rolls out primarily on Fox Meets Owl’s website and mobile site. Founded by business coach Anna Lueneburger, the company provides a network of vetted coaches for clients.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Video game retailer GameStop Corp, which owns and operates EB Games in Australia, said it was issued a subpoena by the U.S. securities regulator back in August for documents on an investigation into its share trading activity, while reporting a bigger-than-expected quarterly loss. GameStop was one of the companies whose shares hogged the limelight in this year’s meme-stock frenzy, which was led by day traders and fueled by chatter on social media platforms such as Reddit. “We are in

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A One Stop franchisee in Yorkshire has opened his thirteenth store with the group. Danny Wilson’s latest shop is in Bridlington on an 1,800 sq ft site that used to be a hardware store. Wilson said that opening a series of stores becomes easier the more that you do it. His stores are mainly around. This story continues at A baker’s dozen of stores for One Stop franchisee.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Over the years, it has become harder to reach consumers, as communication channels have fragmented and the internet has proliferated. It is understandable, then, that marketers sought to cut through the noise by making things simple. Designing communication for a consumer ‘type’ seemed a viable pathway to a conversation. However, in the process, we have reduced our consumer to something so simply defined it is hard to identify with.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A Spar in Wiltshire received a visit from Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall this week, as a tribute to the work of the store during the pandemic. The Duchess visited the store to recognise how the shop had kept the community supplied during Covid. Owner Derek Tinnion gave the Duchess a tour of the store during. This story continues at Royal tribute to Wiltshire Spar for work in the pandemic.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This week, Mexican restaurant chain Mad Mex reacquired 50 per cent ownership of the business from its Singapore-based venture partner , 4Fingers International, after strict lockdowns in Singapore and Malaysia stifled growth. The move marks the end of the company’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia, shifting focus to the Australian market for the foreseeable future.

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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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DECEMBER 8, 2021

High Holborn is a relatively long street, by London standards. It’s central, and it’s full to bursting with barristers and their associated “chambers,” not to mention a sprinkling of very large corporates, which occupy some of the shiny offices just south of the eastern end of this thoroughfare. All of which means that a good number of those walking its length will have above-average disposable income, and when it comes to shopping for lunch, it will be a matter of grab and go.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

A year after falling into administration due to Covid-19, customisable leather goods brand Mon Purse is back just in time for Christmas. The online retailer has relaunched its Australian and international websites and resumed posting on social media with the aim of reconnecting with existing customers and appealing to a new segment: male shoppers. “The goal was to try and get the business back up and running in some way prior to Christmas, the gifting period being an important component of what

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Drytac

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Kent-based morphmy produced a series of festive floor graphics to help raise awareness of a special Christmas charity initiative at a local restaurant. Kent-based custom print business morphmy used Drytac Polar PET 170 film to create a ‘River of Christmas’ floor graphic to help raise awareness for a charity drive at local Indian restaurant Spice Fusion.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Datalogic has just launched the world’s most-advanced, key-based mobile computer – a rugged device constructed to withstand the harshest of environments. The Skorpio X5 is ultra-fast and features the largest and brightest multi-touch display in the Portable Data Terminal (PDT) market, a 4.3-inch Gorilla Glass screen, which is unrivalled for readability in any lighting condition, including bright outdoor environments.

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VMS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Lids (Indianapolis) is opening its first stores in Europe, according to a company press release. Four standalone stores will open across metropolitan London this December. The new stores will be located at Lakeside Shopping Centre, Churchill Square Shopping Centre Russel Place, Peninsula Square and Seven Dials; the location at Seven Dials is now open.

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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

ZOZO Co., Ltd., which operates the fashion e-commerce site ZOZOTOWN, is planning to expand its distribution base. Our clients want.

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VMS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The post 6 Winning Designs from the 2021 AV Experience Awards appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Community retailer McColl’s said in a trading update this morning (8 December) that supply chain difficulties and Covid restrictions were behind an 11% drop in revenue for 2021. This represents a drop from £1.25bn in 2020 against £1.11bn this year. Both figures are for the 12 months to 28 November. Despite the fall in revenue compared. This story continues at McColl’s reports sharp drop in revenue, but good progress on Morrisons Daily stores.

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Retail Store Windows

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It really has been a very long time since we first saw this brand on the high street, in fact it was 20 years ago in Tokyo where we originally came across it. It took quite some time to find the store given that there was a hurricane and that it was in an obscure basement somewhere, but find it we did. Twenty years on they have taken over the old Nicole Farhi store along Conduit street and still look achingly cool.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Parfetts last night recognised the group’s best independent retailers in its annual awards evening. The awards, which took place at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester recognised a retailer for each of its operating regions alongside a newcomer of the year, community award, most improved retailer, retail execution of the year and digital innovation.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Amplience, the leading commerce experience platform for high scale, high growth brands and retailers, says that for retailers and brands to compete and stay relevant in the year ahead, eCommerce decision makers must embrace open tech ecosystems and recognize the importance of fresh, exciting, ever-evolving content.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Hostility from customers to staff is continuing to rise as we approach Christmas, according to the Institute of Customer Service. The Institute, which helps companies improve how they deal with customers, has released research that indicates that nearly two-thirds of staff (60.5%) have reported hostility from customers in the last year. More than 40% said.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Consumer values have changed permanently during the pandemic, driving a desire for a more responsible form of consumption, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

OneStop has announced a partnership with the food redistribution charity FareShare. The group has given £80,000 to the charity, which will be used to provide children with meals in the Christmas holiday and February half-term. Further funds will be raised through the sale of a Christmas activity book in OneStop stores. Between April 2020 and. This story continues at OneStop backs food charity with £80,000.

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Design Week

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Innovation foundation Nesta Challenges has launched a £1.8 million fund to tackle the problem of plastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa. Some 17 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated on the African continent each year, according to Nesta. With only 12% of this being recycled, the rest is dumped, burned or buried and significant quantities end up in the surrounding oceans.

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Talking Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Tesco has asked Usdaw back to negotiations after union members in nine distribution centres voted to strike in a pay dispute. Usdaw said it has welcomed Tesco’s offer of further talks in an effort to avoid industrial action, which is scheduled to start on 20 December and end on Christmas Eve. The dispute involves more. This story continues at Strike threat brings Tesco back to negotiating table.

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