Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Former advertising firm executive Chris Willingham has joined the senior leadership team at footwear and apparel brand R.M. Williams as its new chief marketing officer. He will start on the new role in the coming weeks. Willingham, former managing director of advertising and brand consulting company DDB New Zealand, will aim to drive the next phase of growth for the 89-year-old South Australia-based company.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Spar Alston, in Cumbria, has completed a store refurbishment which saw the addition of new facilities including a butchery counter and fresh deli offering. The forecourt site, which has served the village since 2012, has remained open during the refurbishment. The 3,000sq ft store now features a Graham Eyes High Class Butchers counter, which offers.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
“But I’m just a humble shopkeeper!”. Well, ignorance might be bliss but you can’t put it in the bank. Where once upon a time it was enough to simply open the doors and stand behind the counter, times have certainly changed. A customer now wants to be entertained, they want to be “woo-ed” by you. They expect to be guided, some would even say they expect you to control their shopping experience.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Overall cash deposits and withdrawals increased month-on-month in May, highlighting that cash use continues to recover, new research reveals. The latest data from the Post Office’s May Cash Tracker shows business cash deposits totalled £824m, up 7.2% month-on-month, and up 139% year-on-year. In Scotland, business cash deposits were up almost 36% month-on-month in May as.
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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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Woolworths’ standalone online pet business, PetCulture, has launched and, already, is attempting to change the way Aussie businesses see pets. The business is a joint venture between Woolworths and Hollard Group’s PetSure , and is being run independently of Woolworths despite the supermarket group’s 60 per cent ownership. PetCulture will expand on the burgeoning pet care options available across Woolworths Group.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Red Bull is kicking off a Red Bull Pro campaign to “inspire those who want to elevate their training routines with advice from an elite athlete”. The campaign includes a partnership with Liverpool football player Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will feature across all Red Bull packs including its eight and 12 multi-packs. He will also feature. This story continues at Red Bull partners with pro-footballer to launch on-pack campaign.
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Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
National BBQ Week is returning in early July to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The week, which is sponsored by leading grocery brands, aims to educate and encourage consumers to enjoy eating outside. This year National BBQ Week will run for two weeks and will offer consumers a longer opportunity to celebrate better BBQ and gastro. This story continues at National BBQ Week returns.
Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Insta-famous Dr Naomi McCallum from the famed Manse Clinic in the well-heeled suburb of Paddington, Sydney, has swapped her syringe for the development of a new skincare range, which just launched a few weeks ago. Well-loved on social media for her no-nonsense approach to the beauty industry and her extensive experience as a qualified cosmetic doctor, Dr Naomi’s products are currently available on her site and at the clinic.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Spar Landmark Place, a leasehold store situated in the heart of Cardiff city centre, has been bought by local businessman Vishal Gandhi for an undisclosed sum. The store, which has been owned and operated by Tony Cristofaro since August 2013, usually benefits from passing trade from tourists and office workers due to its proximity to. This story continues at Cardiff city centre store finds new owner.
Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it will use its experience centers in London, New York and Sydney to sell products to customers starting July 1. The computing company, which shut its 72 international retail stores last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been using its experience centers to mainly host business customers. Microsoft sells products through a number of distributors in Australia, such as Amazon and JB Hi-Fi, but said last June it would “reimagine” it’s experience centres as part o
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Design Week
JUNE 8, 2021
A group of illustrators has united to produce a collection dedicated to celebrating Asian culture, in the wake of rising levels of anti-Asian racism around the world. Some 19 illustrators have joined forces for the print project, which has been curated “in aid of #StopAsianHate” It is a part of a wider initiative called Must Be Nice led by artist-led gift platform Paperboy.
Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Melbourne will ease its way out of a hard lockdown on Friday, with retailers set to trade once more by the week’s end. Melbournians will be able to move more freely as of Thursday, 11:59 pm, though will still be restricted to within 25km of their home. Some indoor businesses, such as gyms and indoor sports venues, will remain closed. “This is a good day, everyone should be absolutely proud of what we’ve all achieved together,” acting premier James Merlino said, according to the ABC.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
A petition that called for a change in the law to better protect shopworkers, launched by shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw, received strong cross-party support during a parliamentary debate last night (7 June). However, Home Office parliamentary under-secretary Chris Philp declined to offer government support for a change in the law to better protect shopworkers, and.
Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday it was now offering six-month prescriptions starting at $6 for medications of common health issues through its pharmacy. The company said prime members would get additional savings when paying without insurance. Customers can pay as low as $1 per month for select medications, including drugs to treat diabetes and blood pressure, and will get free two-day delivery.
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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
JUNE 8, 2021
MOL Group reached an agreement with OMV to acquire OMV’s 92.25% stake in OMV Slovenija d.o.o., in which INA d.d. already holds a 7.75% minority stake, from OMV Downstream GmbH as direct shareholder. The agreed purchase price is EUR 301 mn (100% share of OMV Slovenija).
Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
American boxing celebrity Mike Tyson is suing Australian streetwear retailer Culture Kings and its owners for allegedly using his imagery to sell clothing without permission. The former world champion boxer filed a statement of claim in the NSW Federal Court last Friday, alleging Culture Kings printed his name and image on a range of clothing, giving the impression it was a sponsored arrangement, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.
Retail Times
JUNE 8, 2021
From baking mug cakes to the new craze for crotchet, the past year has seen Brits adopt a whole range of new pastimes to keep themselves busy during the restrictions. New research from American Express Shop Small reveals that over a third (38%) of Brits have taken up at least one new hobby in an effort to keep themselves busy during lockdown, which has provided a welcome boost for the nation’s small businesses.
Snap Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Whether you own a clothing business or a restaurant, you must look for ways to serve your customers better. For many businesses, selling online is key to adapting to today’s challenges. More so now that people want cashless and contactless transactions. If you own a brick-and-mortar store, you may have thought about accepting orders online to serve your customers better.
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Design Wanted
JUNE 8, 2021
The ocean covers over 70% of Earth’s surface playing a vital role for all life on our planet which we are destroying at our own risk. On June the 8th we celebrate World Ocean Day to raise awareness for the beauty, role and problems of the blue heart of our planet. For this year’s World Ocean Day we planned to make a list of design projects that are helping to tackle the multiple problems faced by our open seas, but aside from designs made with plastic collected from the ocean, we did
Retail Times
JUNE 8, 2021
Aldi, the UK’s fifth-largest supermarket, is introducing packaging made with Prevented Ocean Plastic™ across its entire range of own-label fishcakes and crispbakes.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Nisa has launched a Halloween and Christmas pre-sell event to help partners learn more about the Co-op own brand ranges available to them. The symbol group’s marketing team has created a digital platform for the next set of seasonal campaigns to host a series of short videos delivered by the Co-op Food development team who. This story continues at Nisa introduces Halloween and Christmas pre-sell event.
Retail Times
JUNE 8, 2021
Ensuring the right inventory is available to meet customer demands became even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to its recent digital transformation with Blue Yonder’s cloud-based Luminate™ Planning, HEMA, a leading department store retailer, was able to improve its demand forecasting and fulfilment capabilities to meet those customer demands.
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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.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Molson Coors Beverage Company is rolling out its Three Fold hard seltzer range into Bargain Booze stores via Bestway. The range consist of three flavours – Red Berries, Tropical and Citrus – in 330ml cans retailing between £2 and £2.20, as well as a variety six-pack. The launch forms part of an investment including a. This story continues at Molson Coors invests £5m into hard seltzer roll-out.
Retail Times
JUNE 8, 2021
Gordon Ramsay, one of the world’s most famous chefs, is teaming up with The O2, the world’s most popular, music, entertainment and leisure venue, to create a delicious new dining destination when Street Burger opens in the main Entertainment District this summer, July 2021.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Tesco has unveiled a new pay deal for hourly-paid store staff, which will see their hourly rates increase 2.7% from £9.30 to £9.55 from 5 September 2021. The one-year pay deal, which has been developed in partnership with Usdaw, is above inflation rates. The supermarket giant is also increasing night premium payments for eligible employees. This story continues at Tesco unveils new pay deal for store staff.
Retail Times
JUNE 8, 2021
Rapidly expanding online floristry leader, Bloom & Wild, has signed up to a five year SaaS (Software as a Service) contract with warehouse management system innovator SnapFulfil.
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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
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Total retail sales increased by 10% in May compared with the same month in 2019, before Covid-19 hit consumer spending, new data reveals. The latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor shows that over the three months to May, food sales increased 9.8% on a total sales basis, and 10.2% on a like-for-like sales basis. Susan Barratt, This story continues at Food sales continuing to rise, data shows.
Retail Times
JUNE 8, 2021
Colgate, the brand found in more homes than any other, wants the whole world humming an optimistic tune. The iconic oral care brand has launched its new sonic brand identity, a suite of sonic assets and compositions, produced by international creative music agency MassiveMusic London, in collaboration with MassiveMusic New York.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Consumer spending at independent convenience stores, off-licences, and local food and drink specialist retailers increased by 69.3% in May compared to the same period in 2019 before the pandemic, new research reveals. Data from Barclaycard, which sees nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, shows spending at supermarkets was up 17.7% in.
Retail Store Windows
JUNE 8, 2021
We had a strange feeling that this was an old scheme from this brand although its actually a current one. We suspect that the use of the logo which looks quite old now might have given us that impression. Anyway, there's clearly a nod to the holiday period which actually is slightly rubbing salt in our wounds at the moment as we really cant go anywhere anyway without the risk of facing all of the shenanigans of getting back.
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