Retail Design Blog

APRIL 23, 2025

The Department of Bed Intentions is the worlds first fully sustainable microbiome-friendly prebiotic personal lubricant. The brand shakes up the.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

On Saturday, Baby Bunting officially unveiled its first store of the future in what CEO Mark Teperson is calling a revolution of the companys retail experience. Located in the Melbourne suburb of Maribyrnong, the 2000sqm space features a completely new store architecture with products organised by activities, such as sleep, feeding and travel, as opposed to categories, and thoughtful touches like a table where parents can feed hungry toddlers and recharge their phones.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 23, 2025

Crisp , the leading collaborative commerce platform for retail data, has announced the acquisition of two separate entities: Atheon Analytics (SKUtrak) and ClearBox Analytics (ClearView). Both companies are based in the United Kingdom and connect supply chain data across major retail chains and their consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers. Similar to Crisp, SKUtrak helps CPGs and other retailer vendors improve their business with actionable demand intelligence.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

American cinnamon roll bakery Cinnabon will relaunch in Victoria, with a new store opening in Melbournes Watergardens Shopping Centre on May 10. Family-owned hospitality business Always Hungry Club has taken over the rights to Cinnabon in Victoria. This will be the 23rd Cinnabon in Australia, the first of three new Cinnabons planned in Victoria for 2025, as part of the brands strategy to refocus on growing its footprint across the state.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Design Boom

APRIL 23, 2025

interior layout highlights missonis iconic patterns and color palette. The post gradient satin-finished metal envelops missoni home boutique by LIT studio in milan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

Online luxury fashion retailer Cettire has reported a third-quarter loss of $4.7 million, its first deficit in three years. Investors were quick to react to the bleak news: The companys share price had plunged 24.42 per cent to 49 cents by 5pm on Wednesday. The companys sales revenue grew by 1 per cent from $191 million in the third quarter of 2024 to $192.5 million in the third quarter, and saw an 8 per cent increase in its active customer base to 695,738.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the core of how retail businesses forecast, manage risk, and drive profitability. Customer expectations are growing as supply chains become more complex and margins tighten, forcing finance leaders across Australias retail sector to recognise that data is their most valuable currency. Retail finance teams must evolve from scorekeepers to strategic enablers to remain competitive, armed with intelligent tools and accurate insights to suppor

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Barber Design

APRIL 23, 2025

Why longevity in store design is better for businessand for the planet. Following our recent blog on best practices in sustainable retail design and environmentally conscious fit-outs ( here ), we wanted to dig deeper into a topic that sits at the heart of how we design at Barber: longevity. Fast fashion may still thrive on throwaway culture, but younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, are rewriting the rulebook.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

In a week when geopolitical tension flared and investor confidence in Chinese listings on Wall Street remained fragile, one unlikely contender steeped in tradition broke through the noise. Chinese tea chain Chagee closed its first trading day on the Nasdaq with a 14 per cent gain. Its shares, priced at US$28 for the IPO, opened at US$33.75 and touched US$41.50 before settling, pushing its market valuation to US$6.2 billion.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! While much attention in digital innovation has focused on e-commerce and social platforms, a quieter transformation has taken place within the online casino industry. By necessity and competition, online casino operators refined mobile-first strategies years before many other sectors.

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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran

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APRIL 23, 2025

More often than not, when a retailer looks to rebrand, it starts with their social posts or e-commerce design, but in the case of Just Jeans, it started with a single store. Store design is one of the most powerful selling tools that you can have as a retailer, Anthony Hoffman, director at Melbourne-based interior design firm ACRD, told Inside Retail.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sainsbury’s is set to make the start of summer more affordable, significantly boosting its commitment to value with the expansion of its hugely popular Aldi Price Match with the introduction of even more everyday essentials and exciting products to help customers celebrate the warmer weather and plan ahead to summer.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

Unable to find a playmat that balanced function and aesthetic, Miss Amara founder Alexandra Tanya Weller set out to design her own. The result was Rollie Pollie, a category-redefining creation that looks like a designer rug but performs like a nursery essential. I wanted something that would seamlessly complement your home just like a rug would truly nothing available on the market fit the brief, Weller told Inside Retail.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SOLUM a global leader in retail technology and power solutions, is accelerating the transition toward sustainable operations through its innovations in Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL), power infrastructure, and display technologies.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

Indonesian coffee chain Kopi Kenangan is strengthening its international presence by entering Australia and Taiwan, after making its debut in India earlier this month. The brand, trading internationally as Kenangan Coffee, has opened its first store in a Sydney Westfield shopping mall and plans to open a second in Melbourne by the end of the year. According to local sources, the launch is part of Kopi Kenangan’s global expansion plan, which aims at 100 outlets outside of Indonesia. “

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Wongs Jewellers, the family-run jeweller known for its craftsmanship, heartfelt service, and timeless design, is set to open its doors at Manchester Arndale after securing a prime unit within the shopping centre.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

German sportswear brand Adidas has reported 13 per cent first-quarter revenue growth from US$6.195 billion last year to US$6.984 billion this year. Excluding the sale of its remaining Yeezy products, which was completed at the end of last year, the brand recorded a 17 per cent increase in revenue. “I am very proud of what our team achieved in Q1, said Adidas CEO Biorn Gulden. “Double-digit growth across all markets and channels in today’s volatile environment shows the strength

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! THG Ingenuitys world-class fulfilment and courier management solution, has revealed its market-leading 1am next-day delivery (NDD) offering is driving customer acquisition in the wellness & nutrition and beauty sectors.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

Having held leadership roles in merchandising at companies like Coach, Tory Burch and Cole Haan, Justine Suh knows what it takes to sell a brand. Today, Suh is bringing her 28-plus years of experience to her current role as president of Dearfoams to take the footwear and lifestyle brand into its next chapter. Here, Suh shares her secrets to a successful merchandising strategy with Inside Retail.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Natural health and wellbeing brand Tisserand has just launched new Wellbeing Routine kits to help retailers capitalise on key wellness trends for sleep, stress, menopause & hormone balance, as well as natural energy.

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Mindful Design

APRIL 23, 2025

Good food and great service are not always enough to survive in a crowded market. To really stand out and draw people in, you need to get creative as a dessert shop or restaurant ownernot just in the kitchen, but in how you market your business. It’s all about finding fresh, fun ways to connect […] The post Cool Marketing Ideas to Drive Foot Traffic to Your Dessert Shop or Restaurant appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Outdoor & Cycle Concepts, the British company behind iconic high-street brands Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need and Snow + Rock, has renamed to Cotswold Outdoor Group. Founded in the Cotswolds over 50 years ago in 1974, the company has updated its name to better reflect its business portfolio in 2025.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 23, 2025

BNZ Place in Wellington features a design focusing on navigation, landform, and seascape, with sustainable Southland beech timber elements creating.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! THISchanges everything. Again. Plant-based food company THIS is launching one of its most exciting, deliciously nutritious and versatile products to date, packed full of natural protein, seeds and superfoods.

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 23, 2025

The project was designed by Atelier130, in close collaboration with branding strategist and creative director Mo Al Ghossein, ensuring a.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Independent parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing support. Supporting colleagues since 2018 The partnership which dates back to 2018, has seen the Retail Trust support almost 1,000 Yodel colleagues, equating to 34%

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Retail Design Blog

APRIL 23, 2025

This is a plan for a caf that will be built in the middle of town and open to the.

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! RecentUK Government datafrom 2024 indicates that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the biggest economic powerhouse for the UK, generating the majority of the country’s wealth each year. There are approximately 5.5 million private sector businesses across the country, of which more than 99.2% are small businesses, with medium-sized busine

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2025

The crisis at Kering’s flagship Gucci label deepened in the first quarter, the company said on Wednesday as it flagged possible job cuts with no signs of improvement in sight. Kering’s first-quarter sales, marked by a 14 per cent annual decline with a 25 per cent drop at Gucci came in below analyst expectations and added to evidence the luxury sector is headed for another tough year as shoppers in the US and China, the sector’s two most important countries, cut down on lush pur

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Retail Times

APRIL 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Football fans get to enjoy access to a wide range of tournaments that keep them on the edges of their seats, from regional leagues to global cups. The excitement heightens when they get the chance to back their favourite teams with wagers, more so in the digital era, where placing bets is just a matter […] If you want more information Retail Times

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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