Inside Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Lovisa chief executive and managing director Shane Fallscheer is stepping down from his role leading the jewellery retailer after 12 years. Fallsheer will be succeeded by Victor Herrero, former Inditex Group head of Asia Pacific and managing director of Greater China, will work with Herrero to ensure a smooth transition, and will step down as director on 14 October.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Nisa’s charity Making a Difference Locally (MADL) has re-launched its community champion awards for retailers. The awards recognise two different stores each month – one over and one under 3,000 sq ft – with a £250 donation to a local good cause. To be in with a chance of winning, Nisa partners simply need to. This story continues at Nisa re-launches community awards for retailers.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Michael Hill has seen online sales spike 58 per cent in its first quarter of FY22 compared to the same time last year, while same-store sales jumped 15.5 per cent. The boost in digital sales is likely tied to the fact the business lost almost 7,400 trading days across its store network during the quarter – meaning more customers needed to shop online – though this did lead Michael Hill’s total sales to be 10 per cent down.
Design Week
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Sid Lee Paris has crafted the visuals for Bonjour, a new transport app designed as a travel companion for Parisians on their everyday journeys. The work was commissioned by transport operator Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), whose internal team worked on the app’s UX. Sid Lee was responsible for the naming, branding and strategy of the new platform.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Amsterdam-based fashion label, Scotch & Soda, is ramping up its global expansion plan, including upcoming brick-and-mortar store launches across Asia-Pacific. So far this year, the brand has opened 34 physical stores and 27 shop-in-shops. The expansion plan will see the opening of 15 new brick-and-mortar stores and seven shop-in-shops across key cities including Mumbai, Perth, Paris, Madrid, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Gothenburg.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Britvic is rolling out new clear bottles for its Fruit Shoot brand, made from 100% recycled plastic. The bottles also feature a new design, supported by a new formulation across the range, including 275ml bottles (79p) and 4x200ml (£2) and 8x200ml (£3) packs in Orange, Apple & Blackcurrant, Summer Fruits and Apple flavours. Britvic found. This story continues at Fruit Shoot transitions to clear bottles.
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Talking Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The Post Office says it is shortly expected to exceed £3bn a month in cash deposits and withdrawals for the first time in its 360 year history. The continuing surge, which is begin attributed to bank closures, saw £2.99bn pass through post offices in September, according to latest figures. This is the highest ever in. This story continues at Post Office handles more and more cash as bank branches close.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Danielle Atkins and Alexander Babich started Australian bikini label Kulani Kinis as a side hustle in 2015. Today it’s a multi-million-dollar global business, with customers in the US, Canada, Australia and Europe. “Our journey began with selling directly over the internet, we were working from home and shipping bikinis on our lunch breaks at our old workplaces,” Atkins told Inside Retail.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Gravy brand Bisto is set to air its first TV advert in six years, as part of a £4m campaign to promote its Bisto Best range. The advert will debut tonight (12 October) during Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off and will remain on air until March 2022, supported by a partnership with Global Radio. This story continues at Bisto supports premium range with TV advert.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The NSW government will provide $20,000 grants to SMEs hit by local lockdowns as part of a new business support package as the state emerges from more than 100 days of lockdown. The cornerstone of the support package are grants for businesses that lose revenue due to wasted perishables or reduced capacity limits if the government enforces local lockdowns over the summer months.
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Design Week
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Recruiting and retaining staff is one of the biggest concerns among design businesses in 2021, according to the Design Business Association’s (DBA) Annual Survey Report 2021. Despite DBA members losing on average 10% of their workforce last year because of the pressures of the pandemic, the organisation’s annual survey suggests many are now struggling to find talent to fill their ranks. “Freelancers have been able to fill required gaps” “The data is telling us that
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Australian department store David Jones has become the latest retailer to sell pre-owned clothing following the announcement of its partnership with Sydney-based luxury reseller Blue Spinach last week. The move, which will see David Jones offer second-hand items from over 30 luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Prada, comes as traditional retailers around the world attempt to reach a younger generation of shoppers for whom sustainable consumption is key. .
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Over 80 international exhibitors will bring to life the third edition of EDIT Napoli, the fair conceived by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli focused on design authors. From 29 to 31 October 2021, EDIT Napoli will host international exhibitors such as independent designers, brands and manufacturers, including Lidewij Edelkoort, Daniel Kruger for Galleria Antonella Villanova, La Manufacture, Stephanie Moussallem for House of Today, Federico Pepe curated by Federica Sala, while the prototypes
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
British online fast-fashion firm Asos has announced a shock management reshuffle, with CEO Nick Beighton stepping down after six years in the job. According to a report in Bloomberg , chairman Adam Crozier also stepped aside, stating the business needed a “fresh pair of eyes” after the pandemic wrecked havoc with its share price and supply chain. A search is now underway to find a replacement chief executive, though current CFO Mat Dunn will temporarily take the reigns with immediate effect.
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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
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Neitiv has launched the UK’s first Coconut Flower Beer. With an exciting and unique tasting flavour, the new range of premium British lager uses nutritious coconut flower drops as a key ingredient. Entirely vegan, sustainably produced in the UK and with low-calorie content, the beer is the first of its kind.
Retail Design Institute
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Buff City Soap, Dallas. Design: CallisonRTKL, Dallas. Innovation Awards for Environmental Graphic Design and Visual Merchandising. Inspired by the imagery of a bakery, the new 2,000-sq-ft. Dallas location of Buff City Soap displays raw, all-natural ingredients and soap-making tools to create a level of transparency in the soap-making process. Buff City Soap channels farmers’ market nostalgia, and the theater of in-store creation.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 12, 2021
From Solihull to Rugby, Leeds to Hemel Hempstead, Britvic has filled 30 Kickstarter jobs since it backed the Government’s youth unemployment scheme earlier this year. Roles including Finance, IT, Research & Development, through to placements at Britvic’s Leeds and Rugby factories, have been created for 16 to 24-year-olds who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
Retail Design Institute
OCTOBER 12, 2021
T-Mobile, Plano, Texas. Design: IA Interior Architects, Seattle. From a brand perspective, the new T-Mobile store in Plano, Texas, marks the evolution from a transactional to an experiential format. The Interior Architects team carried out T-Mobile’s desire for a more human and welcoming brand by offering choices of how to shop. The team created zones focused on the shopping occasions of discovery, service, community, instant gratification and convenience.
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VMS
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Amsterdam-based Pon Holdings, which owns bike brands Santa Cruz, Gazelle and Urban Arrow, has purchased brands Cannondale, Schwinn and Mongoose from owner Dorel Industries for $810 million, according to Reuters. “Together we can further cater to the ever-growing demand for quality and electric bikes, whether it’s for urban use, leisure or sports,” CEO Janus Smalbraak said in a statement.
Retail Design Institute
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Tempur-Pedic, New York City. Design: CallisonRTKL, Seattle. Innovation Awards for Materiality and Digital Integration. The CallisonRTKL and the Tempur-Pedic team channeled multi-sensory experiences for a new 3,100-sq.-ft. store in New York City. The interior is visible from the exterior. The location takes advantage of its storefront using nature photography much like a window to a landscape beyond.
Design Week
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Canadian design studio Public Address has unveiled a new brand for plant-based food company Wholly Veggie, which aims to “push industries boundaries” According to Wholly Veggie, its mission is to help create a more sustainable food system by “democratising access to healthy foods made from plants” The company does not offer meat-alternatives, but rather “quality vegetables and simple seasonings” “An opportunity to take an entirely different route”
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Rising energy prices are already forcing convenience store operators to consider laying off staff and putting up prices, say retailers. In many cases, retailers are facing a doubling of monthly electricity bills. Sophie Towers, who runs Kibble One Stop in Burnley, Lancashire, says that her electricity contract, which must be renewed next week, looks set.
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VMS
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Urban Outfitters (Philadelphia, Pa.) has introduced Nuuly Thrift, a resale marketplace to buy and sell women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel and accessories launching this fall, according to a press release. “URBN has been in the vintage renewal business since our founding in 1970,” said Richard A. Hayne, CEO and Chairman, Urban Outfitters, Inc. “With the launch of Nuuly Thrift, we’re excited for URBN to capitalize on shifting customer behavior and gain market share in the rapidly expanding online re
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The latest data from Barclaycard indicates that delivery problems for convenience stores continue to be felt by customers. Although the card provider found that consumer spending grew 13.3% in September compared to the same month in 2019, it also noted product shortages in grocery stores. In a statement it said: “Almost half (46%) have reported. This story continues at Delivery problems and inflation fears continue to worry consumers, says Barclaycard.
VMS
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The International Council of Shopping Centers predicts that, despite supply chain woes, holiday spending will increase 8 to 9 percent compared to last year, according to Forbes. “I think this is going to be a very strong holiday season, for obvious reasons,” ICSC President and CEO Tom McGee said. “The economy is strong, consumer spending has continued to be strong despite the challenges related to the pandemic, and there’s a tremendous amount of personal savings and pent-up demand.”.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
Aldi is introducing a policy of selling food at 30% reduction if its packaging is damaged. All of the group’s 920 stores are making the markdowns on goods including rice, pasta, cereal and tinned goods in a bid to further reduce food waste. The reduction plans to give customers a chance for a bargain as. This story continues at Aldi introduces discounts for damaged packaging to reduce waste.
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Retail Store Windows
OCTOBER 12, 2021
We've shared some real corkers from this brand recently and while we captured this scheme a few weeks ago (we mention this in case it has changed) this one is worth mentioning too. In collaboration with Richard Malone, the brand have created more of their abstract forms with which to show the product. Great use of colour and an interesting direction in their windows for this brand right now.
Talking Retail
OCTOBER 12, 2021
GroceryAid, the grocery industry charity, has named Allan Leighton as its new President. Leighton, chairman of the Co-operative group, BrewDog and Pizza Express, will take up the role in January. He said: “The grocery trade has been a huge part of my life since I was a child, and I was honoured to be asked. This story continues at Leighton to lead GroceryAid from 2022.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 12, 2021
This week, Fortissimo Chocolate’s Raw Chocolate Company launch a radical ‘live in wonder’ rebrand. Renowned for creating innovative, vegan chocolate products that are both delicious and ethically conscious, Raw Chocolate Company has undergone a vivid makeover to celebrate fifteen years of game-changing fare.
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The Italian brand unveiled the monolithic kitchen as part of two installations during Milan Design Week, which upheld its luxurious aesthetic. Henry Timi, the Milan-based designer and founder of his namesake studio HENRYTIMI, has a clear vision. It’s restrained, it’s refined and it’s luxurious. Celebrating raw materiality and Italian craftsmanship, his pieces—which range from pewter vases to planar oak chairs—are simple yet striking.
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