Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

With one billion people, or 15 per cent of the world’s population, having some form of disability, according to data from The World Bank, hiring workers with additional needs makes sense for businesses and helps boost economic growth. For multinational beauty retailer Sephora, which recently announced that it is increasing the number of people with disability (PWD) in its workforce to 30 per cent, it’s essential.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2021

Sock and hosiery retailer SOCKSHOP has announced the opening of their latest concession at the Next flagship store on Oxford Street, London. The new opening signals continued retail growth for SOCKSHOP , expanding the brands portfolio of stores which currently include Trinity Leeds and Manchester Arndale Centre, alongside a host of concessions across the UK and the brands innovative sock vending machine in London.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Australian personalised leather brand Maison de Sabré is ramping up its presence in Japan, where it currently sells online through a dedicated e-commerce site. As of next month, the brand’s colourful leather phone cases, wallets and handbags will be stocked in a half dozen United Arrows stores before becoming available in the retailer’s wider store network.

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APRIL 15, 2021

Pantone has revealed its first physical store in Hong Kong which hopes to lead customers into a “different dimension” of colour. Billed as a Lifestyle Gallery, the 600 square ft space is located in the Cityplaza department store in the Tai Koo district. Alongside the launch, the colour company will be selling its new Funmix collection which has an expanded range of homeware products such as bedsheets and towels.

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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

APRIL 15, 2021

Mosaic Brands, the business behind some of Australia’s biggest womenswear retail chains — Noni B, Millers, Rivers, Katies, Autograph, Rockmans, beme, W.Lane and Crossroads — is giving frontline retail staff the opportunity to gain a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Retail through a new online training program. Starting this month , Mosaic Academy will upskill team members in the areas of retail service, sales and management.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

The convenience sector needs to improve its use of data in order to compete with Amazon, which could be the 6th largest supermarket if current shoppers swapped just one grocery shop per month, new research indicates. The TWC Trends Spring 2021 Report, from intelligence and technology consultancy TWC, highlights that the online delivery trend is. This story continues at Convenience retailers need to improve their use of data.

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APRIL 15, 2021

The Visual Team at Nordstrom NYC’s latest sustainability storytelling effort incorporates recycled/recyclable/reusable materials to create a series of incredible fashion moments throughout the store. “This was, by far, one of my favorite projects. The challenge to create beauty out of what’s, essentially, trash is the true test of creativity,” says Nordstrom Stylist and Visual Merchandiser Rasheed Crawford.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Companies in New South Wales that avoid paying payroll tax on unpaid wages could soon face significantly harsher penalties, as part of a NSW government plan to crack down on wage theft in the state. A suite of new laws announced by Finance and Small Business Minister Damien Tudehope on Wednesday will also see Revenue NSW given the ability to name and shame companies that have underpaid payroll tax on wages, and to pass information on to the Fair Work Ombudsman to assist wage theft investigations

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Bay Cities

APRIL 15, 2021

Recently, especially in the State of California, COVID-19 related protocols are being lifted or relaxed, more businesses are reopening, and it is clear to see there is much more activity on the streets. Although many are lowering their guards, Bay Cities is intent on maintaining the protective shield that was created through all the administrative and engineering controls implemented throughout 2020 up until now.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

A study funded by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that across the 36 largest countries in the world, more than 12 billion days of lost productivity (equivalent to more than 50 million years of work) are attributable to depression and anxiety disorders, at an estimated annual cost to the global economy of US$1 trillion. In Australia, a report handed down by the Productivity Commission in November examined the cost of mental health and implications for the broader economy and found th

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Design Wanted

APRIL 15, 2021

A kick-off full of events for the Isola Design Festival, the six-month hybrid event starting on 12 April and continuing with the Milan Design Week in September. Spring came and you can begin to breathe the air of design in the shadow of Boeri’s Vertical Forest in Milan, thanks to Isola Design Festival, the six-month event powered by the Municipality of Milan, beginning on Monday 12th April online and continuing live in September, during Milan Design Week.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Lush director Peta Granger departs business. Cosmetics retailer Lush announced the departure of director Peta Granger after 20 years of contributing to its growth locally and globally. Due to a global restructure which centralises retail, brand and digital direction to the strategic senior leadership in the UK, Granger’s role within the company’s Australia and New Zealand business was made redundant.

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Design Week

APRIL 15, 2021

London-based design studio Otherway has created the “retro-futuristic” identity for instant noodle brand Future Noodles. As well as designing a logo, typeface and illustrations, Otherway has crafted the brand’s packaging which the studio hopes will set it apart in the ready meal category. Future Noodles is a new venture from chef Carl Clarke who set up London restaurants Chik’n and Chick ‘n’ Sours.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Thousands of Indian small businesses will organise an event this week in protest at the business practices of foreign e-tailers like Amazon taking a dig at the US group’s summit with their own event. Starting today, Amazon is organising a virtual summit in India named “Smbhav”, which phonetically means “possible” in Hindi, to showcase opportunities offered by the US firm to get small businesses to expand and sell online.

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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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APRIL 15, 2021

Macy’s (New York) has announced plans to open 45 Backstage shop-in-shops in select Macy’s locations in 10 different states this year, according to Retail Dive. Its final target is 270 Backstage shop-in-shops nationwide. Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette also reportedly said during J.P. Morgan’s 7 th annual Retail Round-Up conference that the department store company was planning more standalone Backstage stores in addition to the shop-in-shops.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) delivered strong results in its first quarter after feeling the impact of Covid-19 first hand last year, with overall revenue up 32 per cent on the same period of 2020. And, while all but one business group contributed to the group’s performance, one in particular shone through. “The luxury group’s watches & jewellery segment experienced the greatest revenue growth of 137.8 per cent during [the first quarter], mostly driven by the successful integration of

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Talking Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Retailer Krishan Patel has extended his Nisa Local store in Bolton. Patel bought the Tonge Moor Road store in 2018 and ran it with an independent fascia as he waited for the opportunity to buy the empty property next door, which would enable an extension and re-fit of his existing store. The store, which now stands. This story continues at Nisa partner extends Bolton store.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

For sisters Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett, going into business together was always on the cards. “We’ve always wanted to work together, our paths had just never crossed,” Sally explained. That was until 2013. “I got the fateful call from Sally one day … ‘Hey I’ve got a great idea, how about we start a business together!

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

The planning of Northern Trust’s expansive Chicago offices was assessed and trialed thoroughly prior to realization to ensure a fully.

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Bay Cities

APRIL 15, 2021

Linerboard supply is very tight across America today. We are waiting for another shoe to drop here in boxland. So far it has been raining shoes and what’s wrong with another? Our industry has been dealing with some of the most intriguing issues I have ever seen personally in my 40 years of box making. We walked into this year coming off the most explosive demand for boxes ever in our country.

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APRIL 15, 2021

Retail sales are up 9.8 percent higher in March, reports the Commerce Department and CNBC. Between consumers receiving their $1400 government issued stimulus checks and retail reopening throughout the U.S., economists were already anticipating a gain of at least 6.1 percent. Food and beverage, clothing and sporting goods were the main categories driving spending.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Unitas Wholesale has launched two new Plan for Profit category guides for 2021, focusing on the core range for the impulse and grocery, non-food, chilled and frozen categories. Retailers will find insights on key categories in each guide including confectionery, sweet snacking, soft drinks, hot beverages, biscuits, and toiletries to help them better understand and.

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Design Week

APRIL 15, 2021

London-based design studio Pearson Lloyd has developed a new stairlift, which aims to offer a “user-centred” solution to an often-stigmatised product. Flow X has been developed with mobility company Access BDD, a division of global tech company TK Elevator. It is the result of 10 years’ worth of “research, design and development”, according to Pearson Lloyd. “Designing for our future selves” As Pearson Lloyd co-founder Luke Pearson explains, ageing popul

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Talking Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

Treasury Wine Estates is set to launch out a new pack design for its Blossom Hill varietals portfolio. The design will be rolled out from May across the brand’s White Zinfandel, Grenache Rose, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. It has “a more modern and sophisticated feel aiming to recruit new. This story continues at Treasury Wine Estates unveils new Blossom Hill label design.

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

To most outsiders, Bandung (pron.: bahn-doong), home to no less than 8.5 million dwellers in its metropolitan area, is one.

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APRIL 15, 2021

Leading figures from the five main political parties in Scotland will take part in the NFRN’s online election hustings on 19 April. NFRN members can watch the event on Facebook Live and submit questions to candidates in advance or on the night. The event is to be attended by: Labour’s Anas Sarwar, a former MP. This story continues at NFRN to hold online election hustings.

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APRIL 15, 2021

MMC DESIGN conceived an office and exhibition space for textile manufacturing company Springair in Hangzhou, China. Continue reading.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

On-demand grocery delivery business Beelivery has secured £4.5m investment to strengthen its position in the sector. The investment from UKTV Venture and GreenBank Capital Inc will enable Beelivery to accelerate its business strategy as it seeks to gain 450,000 new customers over the next two years. Chairman and co-founder of Beelivery, Yazan Bin Mohammad, said: This story continues at On-demand grocer Beelivery secures £4.5m investment.

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APRIL 15, 2021

In an attempt to retain retail workers, Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) announced plans to transition two-thirds of its current, U.S. hourly in-store workforce to full-time employees by the end of the fiscal year, which usually ends in January for the retailer. After the transition, the mass merchant will have roughly 100,000 more employees working full-time than it did five years ago, Reuters reports.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

The stress of Covid-19 has fuelled Britain’s smoking habit, new research reveals. The new research from Mintel reveals 51% of smokers are stress-smoking more since the beginning of the pandemic, while 42% of e-cigarette users are vaping more regularly too. The survey shows 39% of smokers aged 18-34 are now smoking more regularly and a. This story continues at Covid leads to increase in smoking numbers, research shows.

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