Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Coles Group has reported a slight increase in revenue of 1 per cent to $20.6 billion despite sales disruptions in supermarkets and liquor segments through its first half due to the impact of Covid-19. Profit slipped 2 per cent to $549 million. On a two-year comparable basis – which compares the latest half with the corresponding period pre-Covid, sales in supermarkets grew by 8.6 per cent, in liquor by 18.2 per cent and through the Express business by 1.1 per cent.

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Retail Bound

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A third-party logistics (3PL) provider typically handles your end-to-end order fulfillment, right from managing your inventory in warehouses, handling incoming orders, and receiving and packing goods, all through to delivering the goods to your customer’s doorstep. Different companies and industries can benefit from 3PL applications, including wholesale, retail, pharmaceutical, collateral distribution, eCommerce, subscription box services, and more.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

French luxury brand Louis Vuitton is following Chanel and Hermès’ lead by introducing a price increase for its iconic products from the middle of February. The decision is in response to “changes in production costs, raw materials and transportation, as well as inflation”. Earlier in January, Bernard Arnault, CEO of Louis Vuitton parent LVMH, told reporters any prices to come would be “reasonable”.

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Design Week

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We are excited to reveal the first wave of judges who will form part of the independent panel for the Design Week Awards 2022. Judges have been chosen for their particular expertise so we can assess entries accurately in each category. In the Communications section we have design leaders including Koto founder James Greenfield Vault 49 co-founder John Glasgow, Design Bridge chief creative.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Over the past two years, major retailers including Nordstrom, Sephora, and Tommy Hilfiger have committed to hiring more Black staff, stocking more Black brands and including more Black faces and voices in their marketing campaigns in an effort to achieve more equal representation. But there’s still a lot of work to be done. At New York Fashion Week, three leaders in this space – Aurora James, founder of footwear and accessories brand Brother Vellies and nonprofit Fifteen Percent Pledge; Rashad R

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Show Best

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We are excited to be a part of XpresSpa’s newest travel health & wellness venture , Treat. Treat is focused on catering to the new wave of health-conscious travelers that have emerged since the start of the pandemic. Their first physical shop, located in the John F. Kennedy International Airport, is a fully operational care center that provides customers access to board-certified physicians, curated wellness retail items, and luxury services that prioritize the health and wellness of travele

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A new range of minty fresh CBD confectionery has launched in the UK, just as the sector looks set to expand.

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Parcel Pending

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The Internet revolution ignited the next wave in higher education : IoT devices and applications for the education sector that increase student accessibility, bolster the educational experience, improve teacher efficiency, and enhance the interactive component of learning. The Internet of Things (IoT) Defined. IoT describes the network of physical objects – “things” – that are embedded with sensors , software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data w

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

New analysis published today by IRI, a leading provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights, calls on FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) retailers and manufacturers to look beyond the current headlines on inflation and adopt a different mindset to tap into rapidly changing consumer behaviour.

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Parcel Pending

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, announced today that Purolator , one of Canada’s leading integrated freight, package and logistics solutions providers, has installed more than 20 Parcel Pending by Quadient smart locker systems at its busiest terminals in Canada.

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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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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Leading UK parcel delivery company DPD has today announced a partnership with innovative addressing technology company, what3words, to enable deliveries to precise locations.

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Retail Design Institute

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Circularity in Retail: Where Things Come from and Where They Go. January 27, 2022. The PNW Retail Design Institute digs into the environmental impact of material use in retail store design and construction, including site selection, material selection, and material disposal. Learn about how you can implement solutions for reducing impact and how to connect to available resources.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Mars Wrigley is delighted to announce the appointment of Marc Carena as its new regional president for Europe, CIS & Turkey.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

PNW Mid-Winter Networking Happy Hour. February 17, 2022. The PNW Retail Design Institute was excited to bring our members together for a fun mid-winter networking happy hour! We enjoyed great food, beverages, raffle prizes, and of course – the best company. FEATURING EVENT SPONSOR: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering. Wilsonart. United Tile. FEATURING PLATINUM SPONSOR: CallisonRTKL.

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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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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Personalised nutrition platform, Vitl, is proud to announce that from today Londoners will be able to order their favourite multivitamin products through the Deliveroo app. Arriving with customers in as little as 20 minutes, this faster delivery option will be available across four London boroughs and the surrounding areas including Battersea, Wandsworth, Chiswick and Kentish Town.

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E Delevry

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Screwfix has opened its latest distribution centre, a new 370,000 sq ft distribution centre in Cheshire, run by Wincanton. The latest site at Daresbury, Cheshire, adds to Screwfix’s network of five distribution centres in the UK and will create an additional 400 jobs in the north-west. Screwfix surpassed sales of £2 billion earlier this year and added more than 38 new stores to its network of over 750 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland in 2020/21.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

According to retail experts Springboard, last week’s storms heavily impacted footfall across the UK, with a -3.8% decline from the week before and drops in all three destination types, leaving hopes for a high half-term footfall falling flat.

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Onyx

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Staying at hotels can be tiring. New places and different sounds come with hotel living and cause guests to struggle to get a full night’s rest. Some hotel guests wish they had more sleep to be more productive, positive, and full of energy the next day. There are so many benefits and rewards when people achieve the recommended amount of hours per night.

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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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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Iceland and Uber Eats have driven their partnership to new heights with an exclusive deal to strengthen their partnership as of April 2022, benefiting thousands of customers, following a successful trial.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

It is inspired by the city of Salamanca, Spain, its scents and aromas, its textures, its history and culture, evoking.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Storm Eunice has really got everyone talking and nothing has gripped a nation and united us more than Big Jet TV. As thousands of Brits were gripped to Big Jet TV’s live stream of planes attempting to land at Heathrow Airport, Beartown Brewery, an independent brewer based in Congleton, Cheshire has created a special can to commemorate the occasion - introducing ‘Big Jet TV’ - a stormy pale ale.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We created a light and modern pastry shop and bakery cafe in the middle of Franeker the Netherlands. Together with.

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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.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Continuing to expand its UK presence, Remedy – the UK’s No1 kombucha brand – can today announce the UK launch of a brand new flavour creation, with Remedy Kombucha Wild Berry arriving just in time to celebrate the fizzy stuff on World Kombucha Day today (21 February 2022).

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

V Villas Phuket is a 24 freestanding suite resort in the south portion of the island of Phuket, in Thailand.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

BOXPARK, the UK’s award-winning dining, retail and leisure concept, announces record growth of its delivery sales in 2021, with total revenue up by over 100 percent across the estate.

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Tusco Display

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Happy National Engineers Week! At Tusco Display & Manufacturing, our on staff engineers truly set us apart from others in the display and metal fabrication industries. COO Jason Baker knows the importance of having degreed, professional engineers on staff to serve our clients - Jason earned his engineering degree from Kent State University in 2004. Click the video to hear from him about how our engineers allow us to serve our clients.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

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

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Vyne, the specialist account-to-account payments platform, today announces a new partnership with Gr4vy, a leading cloud-native payment orchestration platform (POP), that will give online merchants access to open banking payments infrastructure.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Overall design for T0 Japanese cuisine brand is inspired by Chinese five elements. Two elements, water and fire, is adopted.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

tails.com, the pioneering pet nutrition service, has today launched its first in-store range, tails.com Nourish & Protect which is available in 108 of Sainsbury’s flagship supermarkets, as part of its Future Brands programme.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

As the new year gets well and truly underway, consumer spending appears to be shaking off the impact of the Omicron variant. While in January, spending intentions across the Australian economy softened due to the pandemic and seasonal factors, early indications suggest that we are already beginning to emerge from this slowdown. CommBank credit and debit card data to the week ending February 11 showed a small dip from the prior week, but the data through late January and early February as a whole

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Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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