Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

A grocery delivery app that was founded in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic has collapsed into voluntary administration. Send offered grocery deliveries in under 10 minutes to 46,000 registered users, with an estimated 300 employees working for the company from 13 sties and several dark grocery stores in Sydney and Melbourne. The company entered voluntary administration on Tuesday, May 3, with administrators Matthew Kucianski and Matthew Jess of Worrells appointed to the company.

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Retail Focus

MAY 5, 2022

Imagine being able to play the very best in video gaming, with state of the art technology, whenever you want, solo or in a party, learn tips and techniques from gaming experts, experience gaming challenges and then take home the top rated tech and accessories from leading brands. Now you can, as Hamleys Regent Street unveil its newest retail space dedicated to Gaming.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

Amid ongoing global uncertainty, it’s time to go deeper with data through programmatic. After two years of immense disruption, cost-effective customer acquisition is a challenge, particularly given decreasing retention and loyalty and an upsurge in ‘switching’ among consumers. Shoppers are using a multi-channel approach to satisfy their needs – and this seismic shift, from both a consumer as well as a marketing perspective, has seen a huge increase in competition across every marketing channel i

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Dezeen

MAY 5, 2022

A pink furry fashion boutique, a cosmetics store styled like a 1970s office and a streetwear outlet adorned with a chandelier of Nike trainers feature in this roundup of weird and wonderful retail interiors. The past year has seen a growing trend for over-the-top shop interiors, from stores containing surreal sculptures and installations to those masquerading as something else entirely.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

Dan Murphy’s MD to seek new Endeavour in the UK. Dan Murphy’s MD Alex Freudmann has resigned from the role to return home to his native UK with his family. Steve Donohue, MD & CEO of parent Endeavour Group, announced Freudmann’s decision today but he will remain in the role for six months while a replacement is found and a transition completed. Freudmann joined the business at the end of 2019 and played “an integral role” in the business’ success during his tenure, Donohue said.

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Design Week

MAY 5, 2022

Yuri Suzuki has designed The Ambient Machine, a device that allows people to customise their own background noise with a number of sounds and effects. The Ambient Machine has four rows of eight switches. By flipping the first row of switches, you can choose from a range of sounds, from wave sounds, ambient music to white noise. The second row lets you control volume, while the third applies sound.

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Rose

MAY 5, 2022

Thanks to their high-profile, end-of-aisle position, shoppers pay extra attention to retail end caps — and that means you should, too. From over-the-top eye-grabbers to workmanlike displays that get the job done without being too flashy, well-thought-out end cap features can make a world of difference when it comes to getting customers to engage with your products or brand.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

One-in-five Australians live with a disability, most of whom will struggle to find meaningful work. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, only 53 per cent of people living with a disability participate in the workforce, compared to 84 per cent of able-bodied people. Working with St Lucy’s School in Wahroonga, New South Wales, supermarket Coles is hoping to change that.

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MAY 5, 2022

The Aerospace & Defense industry is returning at the same time as events and trade shows. In 2020, the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry suffered an 8% decrease in revenue , and a 61% decrease in operating profit. No doubt, this dramatic loss was due to the pandemic. Thankfully, new reports describe an optimistic outlook as commercial air travel and customer order activity are in better shape than previous expectations.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

Australian casual youth apparel retailer General Pants Co has been bought by Alquemie Group, the retail investment platform of private-equity company Acta Capital. . General Pants Co CEO Sacha Laing will take on the role of group CEO at Alquemie and current shareholders including Victor Smorgon Group, Phil Staub and Jackie Vidor, have agreed to reinvest “a significant portion of their proceeds” into Alquemie, the company said in a statement.

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Bay Cities

MAY 5, 2022

As always, we apprised you last month on the latest news from big-box retailers. The goal? To keep you up-to-date on current consumer needs and how major national retailers are responding.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most impressive and inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. Our 2022 report features C-level executives with decades of leadership experience, alongside start-up founders and digital specialists with a wide range of skills, from marketing to logistics. You can download it here.

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All Work

MAY 5, 2022

Workspaces have been primarily designed by, and for, neurotypical people. How can workspaces better meet the needs of neurodivergent people – such as those with hypersensitivity to sound, light, or smell? Agile and flexible working spaces, particularly now with hybrid working, present challenges where the level of noise is unpredictable – and this can impact neurodivergent employees.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

After 18 years at the helm of Booktopia, Tony Nash is gearing up for a new role as the company’s first-ever chief growth officer. But despite having served as CEO since 2004, he insists the transition will largely be business as usual. “It wasn’t a big decision in my opinion because over the last 18 years I have mostly focused on growth,” he told Inside Retail.

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Global Shop

MAY 5, 2022

Based in Rochester, N.Y., Genesee Global Group provides complete manufacturing services to companies around the world. A trusted manufacturer of sophisticated assemblies, components, and parts, the privately held company has 75 years of custom metal fabrication experience. Its services include machining, metal fabrication, specialty welding, surface preparation and painting.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

Temple & Webster has launched The Build – an online edit of DIY, renovation, and home improvement goods. Temple & Webster said The Build is part of a plan to expand the business since this new platform offers “a first-stop shop for everything they need to renovate and redecorate their homes” “The Build will stand for the same core values as Temple & Webster – an amazing and comprehensive range, paired with great customer service and a source of practical advice and inspiration,

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Coinciding with the hotly anticipated showcase of its A/W 2022 Collection in Seoul, it’s in this sprawling city where Dior.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

Hugo Boss has recorded a 17-per-cent increase in first-quarter sales over pre-pandemic levels, reflecting what one analyst describes as a “well-executed rebranding strategy”. Currency-adjusted sales rose to US$820 million (€772 million), driven by the German luxury brand’s key markets of Europe and the Americas, which grew 21 per cent and 17 per cent respectively against the first quarter of the 2019 financial year.

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Retail Store Windows

MAY 5, 2022

This brand produce wonderful schemes within their windows spaces and you may remember the incredible installation at one of the Milan stores which we included recently. With on obvious nod to the holiday season, which also has a whiff of the Jardin Majorelle, the scheme is filled with beautiful pots, cacti props and arch forms. Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retailstorewindows.com Do

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E Delevry

MAY 5, 2022

Boohoo is to focus this year on optimising its operations, with increasing flexibility in its supply chain and strategic initiatives around warehousing. Summarising its full-year 2022 results this week, the company said that although revenues were up 14% versus last year growth had been impacted by returns rates increasing significantly in the second half of the year.

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Design Wanted

MAY 5, 2022

Designed for modern flexibility, Cologne-based label BUDDE fabricates ‘C1 – Lounge Chair’ – a beautiful synthesis of a timeless, minimalistic form and an adaptable seating system. […]. The post How a single line gave birth to this one-of-a-kind object appeared first on DesignWanted.

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E Delevry

MAY 5, 2022

Asda warehouse workers and drivers have voted in favour of strike action in protest at a proposed pay deal from the firm which would see staff lose an element of sick pay. GMB balloted their 8,000 GMB members working in driver, warehouse and clerical roles and found that 95% of those who voted said they were willing to take industrial action over a real terms pay cut.

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Contra

MAY 5, 2022

The Contra Vision team will be attending FESPA Global Print Expo in Berlin from May 31 to June 3 to meet old friends (and new ones) whilst showcasing our latest innovations. Click the button below to get your free pass! Get your free pass for FESPA 2022! FESPA— Experience Print in Motion. With almost 57 years experience organizing exhibitions, FESPA’s Global Print Expo has firmly established itself as the leading print exhibition in Europe, providing visitors with access to exhibitors for

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E Delevry

MAY 5, 2022

DPD has expanded its green fleet after agreeing a deal with Ford for 1,000 E-Transit vans. It will take DPD’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet to over 2,500 in total. The 3.5t, 135kwh, long-wheelbase vans have 12.4 cubic metres of load space and will operate from depots across the UK network from this month. The Ford E-Transit order is part of DPD’s green pledge.

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2022

Bingo is something of a national treasure in the UK. Bingo halls are monuments in city centres, pillars of community as well as purveyors of a simple yet exceedingly fun game of chance. Its cultural impact on the UK is undeniable – but how did we get here?

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Design Wanted

MAY 5, 2022

With home office, isolation and lockdown becoming familiar concepts today, the need for socializing has grown across the globe. Amid this transition – a social object […]. The post This alluring product facilitates meaningful interactions appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2022

Following today’s release of Next’s figures for Q1 FY2022/23; Emily Salter, senior apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Next has had a good start to its FY2022/23, with total full-price sales rising 21.3% on the year, and 19.5% on a three-year basis, as its LABEL branded proposition drives the retailer’s sales.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Hospitality, residential, and high-tech design come together to create a wellness-focused office for Mintz, a premier cross-industry space to accommodate.

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Retail Times

MAY 5, 2022

The battle of the high street brands heats up this year, as the shortlist for the annual Which? Awards is announced today (5th May).

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Jarrah Honey is a collection of skincare, body, bath and home fragrance products designed, developed and produced in Australia. The.

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