Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands has witnessed an increase in sales and net profit in FY23 on the back of improved performance across all its businesses – with the Rip Curl and Oboz brands achieving record sales. Sales grew 12.6 per cent to $1.01 billion, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rising 15.1 per cent to $97.4 million and net profit after tax jumping 8.6 per cent to $39.8 million.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform, today announces a strategic partnership with ArrowXL – the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist – allowing retailers on the Scurri platform to deliver bulky and larger size online orders across the country. With over 40 years of experience in the UK logistics sector ArrowXL make over two million deliveries on average each year.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fiskars Group has signed an agreement to acquire the parent company of Danish design house Georg Jensen from Investcorp for EUR151.5 million (US$161 million). Fiskars Group is a global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living including Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Moomin Arabia, Waterford, and Wedgwood, with presence in more than 100 countries.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Post Office is evolving and expanding its retail offering in branches to turn them into one-stop shops to further support communities, by helping to fill the gap left by the demise of local high streets. The shifts in consumers’ traditional retail patterns have seen a growing trend to shop local and stay local – a […] If you want more inform

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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.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

US-based clothing company HanesBrands is evaluating “strategic options” for its global Champion business, including the potential sale of the brand. The board of directors and executive leadership team will consider a range of alternatives to maximise shareholder value, and assess the company’s operations and brands to ensure it is best positioned to grow, said Ronald L Nelson, chairman of the board.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UK consumers are turning their sustainability efforts towards resourceful consumption, reducing food waste to shop sustainably while keeping food bills down, according to the latest data from Retail Insight, the leading provider of store operations execution software.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ed Betts, retail lead Europe at Retail Express, highlights the increasing levels of legal obligation faced by retailers, and the path to ensuring compliance without failing customers Retail pricing has come under significant scrutiny in recent years, and is again in the spotlight.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

What customers want has changed significantly over the past few years, and with the rise of TikTok, and the push-back against unrealistic beauty standards, the beauty industry is one of the more impacted spaces. Beauty customers are increasingly changing their shopping patterns, and Adore Beauty wants to understand what’s next. According to a new report released by the beauty retailer, an increased focus on sexual wellness, as well as holistic health and wellbeing, have been identified as new an

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! LIPTON Teas and Infusions is heavily investing in the relaunch of PG tips, giving it a completely new look and blend. The move comes as LIPTON Teas and Infusions aims to put value back into the tea category by premiumising one of the leading brands.

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RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Businesses have effectively moved away from traditional sales techniques and eagerly seized the opportunities provided by direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales due to the quick progress of digital technology. This transition enables businesses to connect directly with their desired audience, eliminating middlemen and fostering increased individualized engagements.

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Bay Cities

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Changing Landscape of Shopping In an era of rapid technological advancement, technology integration has become imperative for survival in the dynamic retail realm. As the digital age propels, a seismic shift toward online shopping has transformed the consumer landscape, ushering in new paradigms and expectations.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! From 18th September 2023, Fenwick will be seen across the UK from Edinburgh to Bristol and Birmingham to London with the images designed for maximum impact. The campaign will be experienced across billboards from Old Street Roundabout and Edinburgh Picardy Place to Dalston Junction, through underground station takeovers, across the public transport netwo

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Fitout design is no easy feat, whether it be for residential or commercial. It has to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, keep up with the client’s ideas as well as balance and incorporate the designer’s ideas without clashing or being problematic in the relationship of the two as well as the design in the office as it tries maintaining aesthetics and practically in its core.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Whether it’s a midweek breakfast, weekend brunch, lunchtime treat or surprise for a friend, Tesco has it covered with the expansion of its Finest and Own Label Bakery ranges. With indulgent chocolatey confections, twists on classic pastries and more, the ranges boast thirty nine new additions, including brownies, brioche, scones and other tantalising tre

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following a decade of development and five years of production, Sainsbury’s is launching a new Taste the Difference Aberdeen Angus range which could revolutionise how beef is produced in the UK. The reinvigorated range will offer a 25% lower carbon footprint compared to industry standard, making it the largest low carbon beef range ever produced […

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Christmas has come early for shortbread fans as Walker’s Shortbread today unveiled its 2023 Advent Calendar. Packed with festive treats, the luxury countdown to Christmas is expected to sell out with only a limited number available in the UK.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Situated on Commercial street, Panerai unveils its first boutique in Leeds in partnership with Ernest Jones. “We see a strong potential for Panerai in Leeds and this new concept boutique will convey the full brand universe to our clients.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Willow, the much-loved alternative to butter from Saputo Dairy UK, is launching in a 500g spreadable tub format. Launching in Iceland on the 11th of September and followed by listings in Asda and Bestway later in the year, Willow Spreadable 500g is ideal for shoppers who are seeking affordability without sacrificing taste.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Doritos and its UK agency VCCP London have launched their largest ever integrated campaign for Doritos Dippers. Kicking off with an ‘unBRIElievable’ stunt to celebrate National Guacamole Day (September 16th) which is a key ingredient of any bowl of Next Level Nachos, the campaign marks the first piece of work created with VCCP including their […]

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ed Betts, retail lead Europe at Retail Express, highlights the increasing levels of legal obligation faced by retailers, and the path to ensuring compliance without failing customers Retail pricing has come under significant scrutiny in recent years, and is again in the spotlight.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of Kingfisher’s figures for the six months ending 31st July 2023; Jamel Boughedda, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Kingfisher’s group sales fell by 1.0% on a constant currency basis to £6.9bn due to inconsistent weather and a challenging macroeconomic market, especially in Fr

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kyndryl, the world’s largest infrastructure provider, has expanded its partnership with The Very Group, the online retail and digital payments business, to transform its IT platforms and the customer experience.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Playing casino games has become much more exciting with the introduction of live games. So, a player who wants to enjoy casino games like they would in a physical casino can join a live game and play from home.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s release of Ocado’s figures for the 19 weeks ending 27th August 2023; Joe Dawson, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “Ocado’s Q3 FY2022/23 results offer a positive end to what has been a troubling year for the online grocer, as successive price cuts have helped it […] If you want mo

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Christy, the original British heritage brand for towelling and linen releases a new look-and-feel as the near 175 year old brand looks to the future. Christy is on trajectory to increase turnover in the UK by 30% in 2023.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Europe’s leading last-mile technology logistics company, Stuart, has partnered with Otter, the innovative all-in-one restaurant operating system. The collaboration will connect restaurants and independent couriers through a single platform, increasing efficiency, reach, and order volume while decreasing delays, lost sales, and order errors.

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