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Europe’s Premier Invitation-only Event for Senior Customer Experience Leaders in Retail

Retail Focus

The 11 th year of the CX Retail Exchange , 11-12 July 2023, will invite senior customer experience leaders in retail to the Hilton, Syon Park, to explore the biggest challenges and solutions in the industry. When the event launched a decade ago, there were no self-service checkouts, QR codes were non-existent, and same-day delivery was unheard of.

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Coles Liquor CEO Darren Blackhurst resigns to return to the UK

Inside Retail

Darren Blackhurst, CEO at Coles Liquor, has decided to step down from his role and leave the company to return to the UK with his wife, Sam, to be with their children and elderly parents. According to a company announcement, during Blackhurst’s tenure, he led the reset of Coles Liquor’s strategy, creating a more accessible and locally relevant specialist drinks retailer.

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8 Features of a Great Shopper Marketing Plan

Shopperations

The discipline of CPG marketing has become more technical, complex, and dynamic than ever. Expectations for shopper marketing plans have also evolved.

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Tiffany, now owned by LVMH, reopens on a Fifth Avenue in flux

Inside Retail

Source: Tiffany & Co The splashy reopening of Tiffany & Co’s flagship store on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 57th Street is a renovation representing the billions of capital investment in one of New York City’s most iconic shopping districts. Real estate experts say the flow of cash is part of a bid to re-imagine an area of Midtown that extends from 49th Street to the Plaza Hotel and includes Fifth and Madison Avenues.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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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SodaStream saves five billion single-use plastic bottles from landfill In 2022

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As part of its ongoing mission to protect the planet, SodaStream, the world’s leading sparkling water brand, has successfully saved five billion single-use plastic bottles from being used and sent to landfill in 2022 alone*.

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Pinko, Milan

Retail Store Windows

We barely notice this brand in London but here in Milan it looks fantastic. The stores are awash with screaming Pink with a big focus it seems on Maximalism. If you are not familiar with the brand they began in the 1980's in Italy. The stores back in London pale by comparison to the ones here in Milan which look absolutely vibrant, fun and are everything a young fashion brand should be.

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New flavours of award-winning Heartsease Farm to launch at Farm Shop & Deli 2023

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Award winning Heartsease Farm will launch two brand new flavours at this week’s Farm Shop & Deli 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham. Apple & Rhubarb and Apple & Pear are the two new flavours to be added to the premium sparkling pressé range – and will make perfect drinking for the summer months.

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Revamp Your Retail Space: 5 Shopfitting Trends That Will Make Your Store Stand Out

Greater Group

Shopfitting or shop fitting is not a common and familiar term to regular consumers and may only be used by people who work in a specialised field within the broader retail industry such as shopfitters, architects, designers, project managers and retailers. However, it’s one of the key elements in retail design. It involves designing, building, and installing fixtures, fittings, and other interior elements of retail spaces, such as stores, boutiques, and shopping malls.

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Joint launch new campaign for premium yoghurt brand, The Collective, following competitive pitch win

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Independent creative agency, Joint, has been appointed by innovative and disruptive yoghurt brand, The Collective, to lead the creative strategy for its masterbrand campaign, following a competitive pitch process.

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Piazza in a room by Wutopia Lab

Retail Design Blog

Piazza in a room, the Mapoly Coffee in Shanghai Historical Museum, designed by Wutopia Lab will be opened in February.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Taco Bell and music mastermind to produce member of public for new jingle

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! To celebrate the launch of the Naked Chicken Taco, Taco Bell UK has partnered with drill artist, Hip Hop engineer and producer, Fumez The Engineer. Hungry punters need to be quick to feast their ears and their taste buds on this collab that’s dropping for a limited time only.

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Optase launches Bright Eyes to whiten tired eyes – exclusively available in 1,300 Boots stores nationwide

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Healthcare giant Scope Eyecare launches Bright Eyes exclusively in 1,300 Boots stores nationwide. Bright Eyes is the first product in the new Optase Life range, designed to brighten tired and red eyes. Bright Eyes is an essential product for people who work or study long days, or who have been out late the night before.

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On the hunt for big bank holiday savings? Sainsbury’s launches even more Nectar Prices 

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With multiple May bank holiday’s approaching, Sainsbury’s is helping you plan for spring get-togethers through big savings with Nectar Prices. Lower prices can be expected on household favourite brands including Cadbury, Kellogg’s and Heinz, with selected items at half price, available to all Nectar customers in Sainsbury’s supermarkets and online.

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What’s on in Cheltenham: little dobbies set to open this Thursday (27th April)

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Cheltenham community is invited to celebrate the opening of the brand-new little dobbies store in the heart of Cheltenham at 10am this Thursday (27 April). Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a first look at the new store, and the first 50 customers who make a purchase will also be given a free […] If you want more information Retail T

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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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Krispy Kreme opens iconic new shop at Manchester Arndale

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Manchester Arndale is delighted to announce that multinational doughnut company and coffee chain Krispy Kreme has opened a new 3,700sq ft shop at the centre. The new shop, which has been let on a 15-year lease, will feature a click and collect service and will be open seven days a week stocking all of the […] If you want more information Retail Tim

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Bushmills Irish Whiskey releases 25 and 30 year old single malts

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In celebration of the 415th anniversary of its licence to distil, Bushmills Irish Whiskey has revealed two new rare, aged whiskeys which have been created as permanent additions to its core range – a 25 Year Old and a 30 Year Old Single Malt.

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Abel & Cole celebrates inconvenience in disruptive radio campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The campaign ‘Difficult tastes better’, created by Wonderhood Studios, sees sustainable online grocer Abel & Cole celebrate a life of inconvenience. In the radio and paid social execution, Abel & Cole celebrate the moments that customers go the extra mile to do the right thing, even if it means making […] If you want more informa

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Gym+Coffee strengthens omnichannel business operations

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gym+Coffee, Ireland’s largest athleisure brand, has strengthened its omnichannel business operations by implementing Oracle NetSuite to support its rapid growth. Excellent Zephyr, a system implementation and integration service provider for retailers and a NetSuite Solution Provider partner, led the implementation in collaboration with Patchworks,

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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

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MRI Springboard: Coronation weekend will boost footfall by +4.0% across all UK retail destinations compared to 2022

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! According to retail experts MRI Springboard, the Coronation weekend is set to boost footfall by +4.0% compared to 2022 across all UK retail destinations. A spectacle not seen by the majority of the UK population, high streets are expected to enjoy a boost of activity as consumers enjoy a second consecutive bank holiday weekend to […] If you want mo

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Farmison & Co acquired by Yorkshire consortium led by retailer Andy Clarke

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Farmison & Co, the sustainable online meat retailer, was today [24 April] acquired by a consortium led by well-known Yorkshire retailer Andy Clarke and Chilli Marketing’s Gareth Whittle, Christian Barton and Kieron Barton for an undisclosed sum.

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Award-winning Cardi Bay Vodka and Black Batch Rum now available in more than 50 Tesco stores

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Welsh-inspired spirits brand Eccentric Spirit Co has secured a listing with Tesco across Wales. The brand’s Cardi Bay Vodka and Black Batch Rum, which is produced by the award-winning Cardigan distillery In the Welsh Wind, hit the shelves this week (Monday April 17) and is now available in more than 50 Tesco stores across the country.

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Jude’s ice cream 2023 impact report highlights 21% reduction in carbon intensity

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Jude’s, the British ice cream company dedicated to making delicious ice cream with the smallest footprint on the planet, is delighted to share the results of its annual Impact Report which highlights the steps the company has taken to ensure its low impact on both people and the planet.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

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.

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The Handbag Clinic opens in Fenwick York

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading luxury handbag restoration and preowned designer resale retailer, The Handbag Clinic is expanding its partnership with premium department store, Fenwick, with the opening of its third in-store concession in Fenwick York from Thursday 20th April.

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Customer data reveals Etsy as best marketplace for buyers and sellers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Customer data has revealed Etsy is the best online marketplace for sellers and buyers, making the brand an example to be followed by other companies operating in this space. Unified Customer Intelligence startup Chattermill has analysed feedback from over 42,000 responses to some of the most popular online marketplaces, with Etsy excelling in all aspects

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