Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Kmart is updating its toy line-up to include a new doll – a Guide Dog Handler doll, designed with advice from Guide Dogs Australia. The doll follows the retailer’s previous efforts at creating more inclusive toys, which included a range of dolls reflecting people with disabilities, such as someone who is hearing impaired, someone with Down Syndrome, and someone with a prosthetic leg.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
H&T Pawnbrokers, has unveiled its new Christmas campaign, “ Ready to be loved again ”. The push is the first activity the brand has launched in partnership with M&C Saatchi since it appointed the agency earlier this year. Tapping into the growth of shopping for pre-loved items, with 12 million people in the UK purchasing something secondhand in 2020 , H&T’s new festive campaign seeks to drive sales of pre-loved diamond jewellery.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Major clothing and shoe companies are moving production to countries closer to their US and European stores, smarting from a resurgence in cases of the Delta variant of the coronavirus in Vietnam and China that slowed or shut down production for several weeks earlier this year. The disclosures come amid a massive shipping logjam that is driving up costs and forcing companies to rethink their globe-spanning supply chains and low-cost manufacturing hubs in Asia.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
To kick of the Design Council’s Design for Planet festival, designer Sophie Thomas took delegates on a very different kind of tour. The Binn Ecopark, located some 45 minutes from the festival’s hub at V&A Dundee, is not for the faint-hearted, or those with a weak stomach. The 62-acre site is billed as one of Scotland’s most progressive recycling and waste management operations.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Customer spending saw a strong recovery in October, according to CommBank’s Household Spending Intentions Index, with overall spending up 6.6 per cent from the month prior and 4.4 per cent from a year prior. Retail spending rose 9.1 per cent on September, and 4.1 per cent on the same period of 2020, with the main difference being the widescale easing of restrictions across several Australian states – creating a sharp increase in spending on travel, transport, entertainment, and retail.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
With Christmas on the horizon, Odysea have launched a collection of glorious hampers, each showcasing a unique selection of Greek and Mediterranean products. From a selection of wines from Greek producers, to a versatile set of molasses and Great Taste Award-winning pantry heroes, the collection of hampers are fantastic gifts for Christmas, for friends, family and yourself.
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VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Pacsun (Los Angeles) opened a Pacsun Kids store at the Mall of America (Minneapolis) November 4, according to a press release. The location is attached to its existing adult location already located in the mall. Set at 1435 square feet, the store was designed without gender in mind and offers a range of apparel for kids, ages 4-14 years old. Five more locations are already planned for 2022 and will also feature apparel from partnered brands like Adidas, Fear of God ESSENTIALS, Santa Cruz, Champi
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it plans to remove detailed ad-targeting options that refer to “sensitive” topics, such as ads based on interactions with content around race, health, religious practices, political beliefs or sexual orientation. The company, which recently changed its name to Meta and which makes the vast majority of its revenue through digital advertising, has been under intense scrutiny over its ad-targeting abilities and rules in recent years.
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Macy’s (New York) announced it plans to raise its minimum pay to $15 an hour by May 2022, Bloomberg reports. The department store retailer also plans to create an education benefit program in partnership with Guild Education, which aims to cover workers’ books and tuition costs as well as other related fees. It will also cover high school completion courses, bachelor’s degrees, professional certificates and English language classes.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Australian plant-based food company Fable Food Co has notched up another major market as part of its international expansion, recently launching into vegan restaurant Beatnic in New York City. It marks the brand’s entry into the US with its meaty mushroom product expected to intrigue New Yorkers at the brand’s eight locations across the city, as well as visitors to its restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts.
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VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Inspire Brands (Sandy Springs, Ga.) has officially debuted a ghost kitchen in Atlanta that features five of the company’s fast-food brands, CNBC reports. Brands include Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s, Sonic, Jimmy John’s and Rusty Taco. Dubbed Alliance Kitchen, the concept has already been operating since a “quiet rollout” this past July. Shoppers can either order from third-party aggregator platforms or use the brands’ apps.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
One of the most important challenges that retailers have faced since the advent of the coronavirus pandemic is how e-commerce players can replicate the kind of in-store service normally provided by shop assistants. Good service is one of the cornerstones of successful retail, and consumers often report a willingness to return to stores that have delivered a positive retail experience in the past.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Two stores in Scotland have switched to Spar as the group expands its presence. One is in the small village of Mosstlodoch, Moray and is owned by independent retailer Suraj Thapa. The C J Lang supplied-store operates in a Jet branded forecourt and has parking for 20 cars. It employs 10 people , has a. This story continues at Spar expands in Scotland with a brace of new stores.
Retail Store Windows
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
We dont have access to emoji's on this platform however if we did we would be clicking on the OMG face and the sad one with the tears. What on earth happened to this amazing installation? Just a few weeks ago we were lavishing Visual Merchandising love on these windows and all thats left are the bricks where those amazing pieces were placed. Its like a reverse version of cars on blocks although in this case the blocks have been left and the cars has been stolen.
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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 9, 2021
Grocery sales fell by 1.9% over the 12 weeks to 31 October 2021, according to the latest figures from Kantar, although Christmas products are already selling well. Kantar discovered that 4.7m households bought mince pies in October and 1.6m households have already got their Christmas pudding. Despite the overall sales decline compared with the same.
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
For its latest store concept in downtown Toronto, Epic Cycles (Clermont, Fla.) partnered with Figure3 (Toronto) on its design. Keeping in mind the goal of reshaping the retail experience for urban cyclists, it boasts an efficient yet engaging look and feel. With a minimal color palette throughout, and sleek metal fixtures lining the walls, Figure3 had to find a way to utilize creative and efficient solutions to accommodate the space’s limited square footage.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Food sales had a “muted performance” in the five weeks to 30 October, according to the latest sales monitor from the British Retail Consortium and accountant KPMG. Nevertheless over the three months to the end of October food sales increased by 0.3% like-for-like and 1.5% overall. Helen Dickinson, the BRC’s chief executive, said: “Some people. This story continues at Food sales growth slows as consumer uncertainty increases.
Edge
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The British lifestyle brand, Joules, officially opened its new head office last week…. in Market Harborough, where the brand was established more than 30 years ago. “ I can’t believe it’s so faithful to the concept… it’s taken Joules back to our roots and given us a platform for the future ” — Tom Joule, Founder - Joules. Edge, has designed the new Joules campus as a series of independent but interconnecting barn structures that are assembled around a central covered space.
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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 9, 2021
Bestway has launched a £250,000 campaign to highlight its Christmas offerings this year. The group has linked up with key suppliers to back the campaign, called ‘Your Home This Christmas’, which includes a Christmas ‘house’ being created in 35 Bestway depots. Each house contains supplier branded rooms that will contain special offers for retailers which.
Retail Insider
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Awards 2021 sponsored by Talkdesk. We asked all our winners in this year’s Transforming Retail Awards to tell us how they felt about winning their category. So here is our Q & A with David Hawkings, SVP EMEA at antuit.ai on its plans for the future. How do you feel about winning this Award? Retail Insider is a leading media channel and a valuable source of industry news and views for European retailers and brands – many of whom we already help to make sense of their data with our artificial
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
RH (Corte Madera, CA) will open a four-level design gallery at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA that will feature a rooftop restaurant and wine bar, the luxury home furnishings retailer announced. The glass-encased restaurant will open onto a landscaped park and offer views of Catalina Island and the Pacific Ocean, the company said in a release. The gallery will also include an in-house interior design firm and atelier to provide services.
Retail Bound
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Kickstarter is a fantastic platform to generate awareness and raise funds for your projects. However, you aren’t the only fish in the aquarium. Founded in 2009, the crowdfunding platform has launched over 500,000 projects and received pledges worth around $5 billion. Still, many projects fail to reach potential donors. The Launchpad Agency explains the importance of a Kickstarter advertising strategy and tells ways to promote a campaign.
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VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
For this Under Armour flagship that opened May 2021 in Dubai Mall Village, the Baltimore-based brand’s U.S. and EU Global store design and brand teams (as well as its partner in the region, Athlocity) collaborated with Green Room (Birmingham, U.K.) on the design. The new store’s look and feel in part strove to reference the luxurious and premium aesthetic of Dubai Mall Village, sometimes referred to as “the greatest mall in the world.”.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The UK dominates the leaderboard, accounting for 60 percent of Europe’s Top Breakthrough Innovations in NielsenIQ BASES annual report released today, the findings highlight a number of leading trends that retailers should be prepared to tap into in 2022 and beyond.
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
For its latest store concept in downtown Toronto, Epic Cycles (Clermont, Fla.) partnered with Figure3 (Toronto) on its design. Keeping in mind the goal of reshaping the retail experience for urban cyclists, it boasts an efficient yet engaging look and feel. With a minimal color palette throughout, and sleek metal fixtures lining the walls, Figure3 had to find a way to utilize creative and efficient solutions to accommodate the space’s limited square footage.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Yeo Valley Organic has today announced an alternative approach to carbon offsetting. Britain’s largest organic dairy brand is investing in a £2m soil carbon programme with its supplying organic dairy farms and trialling multiple carbon sequestration work streams based on the principles of regenerative organic farming.
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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
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
A Simple Machine by Dutch design studio HeijltjesAkkaya was born from the duo’s experience in trying to improve our way of working. There’s nothing complicated about keeping fit and healthy while working. Change posture, keep active, take regular breaks. Easy. Yet, most of us still don’t. And we are no stranger ourselves to the back-aching results of a day glued to our chairs.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The vital role that post offices are playing in providing cash services was underlined again last month when total deposits and withdrawals exceeded £2.9bn for the second month running. Figures released by the Post Office this morning show that business cash deposits were more than £1bn for the fifth month in a row and personal. This story continues at Post Office continues to take the strain of demand for cash.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Ting, the sparkling soft drink which is made with real grapefruit juice, is looking to build on the success it has achieved since it was founded in Jamaica in the 1970s, by driving further awareness amongst UK shoppers with a new collaborative marketing campaign.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Singles’ Day on November 11 is the biggest shopping event in the world. However, this wasn’t always the case. Started by university students in China in the 1990s, Singles’ Day (or 11.11 as it is sometimes called) was originally conceived as an anti-Valentine’s Day for single people to buy gifts for themselves and others. But as more retailers started offering Singles’ Day discounts and special products, it gradually became the global bonanza for bargain hunters that it is today.
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