Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Global beauty brand Lush is shutting down its Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat accounts until the platforms take action to provide a safer experience for their users. According to Lush, this new ‘Anti-Social’ policy will take affect across all 48 of its regions, and relates to the social platforms’ unwillingness to deal with the detrimental impact social media has on people.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) has announced that Bershka, the international fashion label from Inditex, has selected Liverpool ONE for its regional debut. The 8,000 sq ft flagship is set to open early next year and will enhance Liverpool ONE’s already extensive international fashion offering. Located on upper South John Street, the new store will offer Bershka’s extensive menswear and womenswear collections, as well as exclusive ranges such as Bershka X Nirvana and Bershka X League of L
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
As a pureplay e-commerce business, Australian fashion brand Petal & Pup was in a strong position to manage lockdown pressures this year, and the pandemic didn’t stop the business venturing into new categories and new markets. Here, Chantal Brayley, global marketing manager at Petal & Pup, discusses the addition of the wedding category, the expansion into the US and how the business has switched up its marketing tactics to connect with consumers.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Dior has opened a pop-up store at Jumeirah beach in Dubai. The initiative, which coincides with the Dubai Expo includes two 3D printed pavilions created in collaboration with Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP and is located at the Four Seasons Hotel in Nammos. The pop-up is made up of two cylindrical modules, 3D printed by combining clay, sand and natural fibres through WASP’s sustainable construction 3D printing technology.
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
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The most valuable apparel brand in the world is on a mission to turn sport and play into a lifestyle for kids, and it is focusing on digital games where youth spend a lot of time. Nikeland on Roblox is a virtual world with multiple yards, activities and mini-games to get kids moving – both their digital avatars and physical bodies. . The vibrant 3D environment set against the backdrop of Nike’s World Headquarters includes many areas to explore, earn medals and ribbons, compete and build mini-ga
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Has the word ‘proximity’ cropped up in your 2022 planning meetings yet? Thought so. But what does retail’s favourite new buzzword actually mean? . In the dictionary, it’s nearness in space, time or relationship – in other words, the things that are close, nearby and on hand. For retailers, it means closing the gap between the people in your most important business relationships: customers and staff, staff and bosses at HQ and ultimately between consumers and your brand.
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Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Workers at nine Tesco distribution centres are being balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute. The Usdaw trade union is carrying out the ballots in distribution centres in Daventry, Goole, Hinckley, Lichfield, Livingston, Magor (both trunk and main site), Peterborough and Southampton. The ballots will take place from now until 6 December and if.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The terms ‘diversity and inclusion’ are constantly being discussed in retail these days, and unfortunately, in some cases, they’ve lost their true meaning in favour of virtue-signalling. In the final episode of the our four-part video series called The modern retail playbook , Matt Skerritt, founder of online retailer Every Human , chats with Jerry Macey, head of consumer at Commonwealth Bank, about how he launched his lifestyle business aimed at people of all abilities and how businesses can ge
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Stockholm-based lifestyle brand ARKET is opening its first flagship store in Russia, 0 0 4 0 2 5 - 9 4 2 , on 9 December. Located in the Metropolis shopping centre in Moscow, the new store will be a modern-day market offering essential products for men, women, children and the home, as well as a Nordic-inspired café and pastry shop.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The pandemic has been a mixed bag for the liquor industry. On-premise channels have been particularly hard hit, while despite operational pressures the off-premise has ultimately benefited from consumer stay-at-home orders. Retailers and venues have had to reconsider and adapt their business models. And some of what’s changed is likely to stick. E-commerce channels expand.
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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.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The UK’s first Family Business Week has been launched today (22 November) by the Institute for Family Business (IFB). The week-long event, supported by NatWest bank, is focusing on the role of business as a force for good. As its name suggests, it will highlight the contribution that family firms make to the UK economy. This story continues at MPs join in recognition of inaugural Family Business Week.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Starbucks has partnered with Amazon to introduce a new store concept in New York City, focusing on convenience by combining Starbucks Pickup and Amazon Go. Customers visiting the store can grab their food or drink without having to wait in line to pay. Their card will be charged after they leave the store. Meanwhile, the Starbucks Pickup store accepts orders placed through the Starbucks app before the customer arrives at the counter.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Yooma Wellness Inc., a global vertically integrated wellness platform that develops and markets a portfolio of CBD and wellness brands, is pleased to announce ASDA, one of Britain’s leading retailers, is now stocking 17 of Vitality CBD Limited’s (‘Vitality CBD’) well-being and active CBD products in ASDA’s vitamin aisles and in-store pharmacies, making Vitality CBD the most extensive CBD product range in ASDA.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Chinese discount goods retailer Miniso has reported strong first-quarter sales and profit growth for the three months to September 30 as its store network continues to expand internationally. Sales surged 28.1 per cent to US$411.9 million and adjusted net profit to $28.6 million, 80.3 per cent higher year on year and 27 per cent quarter on quarter. As of the end of September, Miniso operated 4871 stores, with a net addition of 122 stores during the quarter.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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VMS
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
About 80 people ransacked a San Francisco Nordstrom on Sunday, assaulting employees and making off with merchandise in cars waiting outside, the Associated Press reports. With some wearing ski masks and wielding crowbars, the hoard of thieves rushed the store in a flash mob-style raid. Just three of the culprits were arrested, the article says. Two employees were assaulted and one was hit with pepper spray in what police called “clearly a planned event.”.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Unilever has sold its global tea business – including T2 – to private equity company CVC Capital Partners, for €4.5 billion ($A7 billion). The business, called Ekaterra, owns 34 brands including Lipton, PG tips, Pukka, T2 and Tazo and turned over €2 billion ($A3.1 billion) last year. The company has 11 production factories on four continents and tea estates in three countries.
Onyx
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
On the evening of November 12, 2021, our design director, Jonathan Novak, received an AIA Cleveland award citation for his personal architectural design studies on Instagram ( @jonathan.b.novak ). The following is his journey, told in his own words; his mindset and story behind growing to micro-influencer status in less than a year. 0_prologue_ In the Introduction to The Wexner Center for the Art's 2001 show, 'Perfect Acts of Architecture' curator, Jeff Kipnis, argued that the show's architectur
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Brand websites outperformed online marketplaces during the pandemic as more consumers shopped directly from retailer websites, according to a new report by Monash University. More than 60 per cent of Australian online shoppers made purchases from non-online-only retailer’s websites during the past three months – a figure 14 per cent higher than the number of Aussies who shopped at online marketplaces.
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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.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Nisa has launched an effort to recruit hundreds more of its retailers to a campaign to reduce food waste. The app Too Good to Go lists food that is at or about to reach its sell-by date and offers it to customers at a reduced price in what it calls “magic bags”. Currently, 100 Nisa. This story continues at Nisa steps up efforts to cut food waste. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
New eco apparel label, Ilio Nema, has made its debut, joining the growing range of brands in Australia’s sustainable fashion industry. . Founded by Ariane Leondaridis and Katia Kelso, the sustainable brand was born in the middle of the pandemic, when the two founders spotted a gap in the market for sophisticated but easy clothing, with exquisite craftsmanship.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
A new survey has underlined industry concern about the speed at which regulations on selling foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) are being introduced. Nutrition technology company Spoon Guru says two-thirds of respondents to their survey of those working in supermarkets felt they were uninformed about what the new laws will entail. The. This story continues at Retailers not yet ready for new rules on unhealthy food, says survey.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
John Lewis Partnership has established a £1 million fund in the hope of supporting projects that could speed the shift to a circular economy. In partnership with environmental charity Hubbub, the Circular Future Fund seeks to support a variety of projects which “rethink waste” “We’re hoping to unearth some of the world’s leading innovators, who have built their business models, products and services around the concept of circularity,” John Lewis Partnersh
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
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
One Stop will this week begin its Christmas campaign, which will include games for customers. The star prize will be a £5,000 “Christmas bundle” that will include an Apple iPad, Airpods, a case of Champagne, a 50-inch television and more. Further prizes include an Apple Watch, a spa day for two and a Smeg coffee. This story continues at One Stop Christmas prizes for customers include iPads and spa days.
Retail Store Windows
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
There appears to be quite a trend for chrome this year and naturally this brand have yet again produced a superb scheme. Their seasonal offer for 2021 are these chrome shaped products in a repetition format across their backwall which have been illuminated beautifully from behind (they are a bit like jelly molds although they probably wont thank us for saying that but just so that get the idea.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
According to retail experts Springboard, footfall in UK retail destinations rose by +4.1% last week from the week before, a considerable improvement from the rise of +1.5% in the previous week. In high streets the increase was even greater at +6.2%, nearly double the rise of +3.3% in shopping centres. The rise in footfall of +0.4% in retail parks was the most modest by far of the three destination types, however, it was still a marked improvement from the - 1.1% drop in the week before.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Payment technology firm PayPoint has partnered with YouLend, a finance firm that helps retailers with funding that can be paid back as they earn from card sales. The scheme is designed to free up funds enabling retailers to focus on growth, buy stock or simply assist with cash flow. Instead of paying a fixed monthly. This story continues at Pay-as-you-earn loan scheme for retailers.
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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.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
British SMEs are starting to feel more confident about the performance and resilience of their own businesses, despite challenges in the wider economy, according to the latest quarterly Barclaycard Payments SME Barometer.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
A Hull convenience store has become part of the Go Local Extra network after completing a refurbishment programme that has proved a hit with customers. Navpreet Kaur, who took over the running of the store in 2018, has switched to the symbol group from Nisa. She runs the busy 1,400sq ft community store with husband. This story continues at Hull store refurbishes and switches to Go Local and triples sales.
Retail Design Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Thanks to a renewed color and lighting concept, the existing building of the headquarters of Häuser der Mode, located in.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Popcorn brand Butterkist has kicked off a new on-pack promotion to mark the release of the latest superhero film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. The promotional packs feature images of Spider-Man and offer shoppers the opportunity to win prizes with purchases of Butterkist popcorn. Butterkist buyers can win one of five Sony tech bundles that include. This story continues at Butterkist launches on-pack promotion with Spider-Man: No Way Home movie.
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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