Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2023

Accessibility is a buzzword the retail industry loves to throw around, especially regarding new product launches. But is the retail industry really living up to the promise of creating products that all consumers, with a variety of physical, visual, and neurological needs, can use? We reached out to experts in the disability sphere, and several brands breaking barriers within the retail industry, to gather their thoughts on what companies are doing right, and what else they could be doing to bet

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 11, 2023

The emphasis of the Sustainable Design China Summit will be on pioneering, environment-enhancing answers and material applications within the constructed landscape. It will center on circular […] The post Presenting eco-friendly products, materials, and cutting-edge technology appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2023

Global Fashion Group (GFG) continued to be affected by challenging market conditions in the second quarter, as reflected in a drop in net merchandise value for all markets. Net merchandise value in Australia-New Zealand, where the company operates The Iconic, dropped 9 per cent year over year. Rising interest rates, elevated inflation, and GDP growth declines led to reduced discretionary spending and higher discounting to match a competitive market, the company said.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

The boutique Five Dock optometrist is an elegant take on the portrayal of the Greek Goddess of sight and shining.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2023

With customers pulling back spending following months of financial pressure, and with increasing cost of doing business dragging down any increased spend captured, retailers are beginning to feel the hurt. On Friday morning, baby-goods retailer Baby Bunting revealed a 51 per cent drop in net profit during FY23, though sales ticked up 1.7 per cent. During the same period, its cost of doing business rose to $161.7 million, up 11 per cent on the prior year.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fast-growing multi-channel pet merchants All Pet Solutions and All Pond Solutions have chosen Inventory Planner by Sage as the purr-fect platform to accurately forecast demand, stop stockouts and streamline replenishment.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Old El Paso has launched its biggest breakthrough innovation of the year. New Extra Thin Tortillas are the brand’s lightest ever wraps at 96 calories per unfilled tortilla – 45% less than the large version – and packing the same great taste.

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Retail Prophet

AUGUST 11, 2023

By Doug Stephens Over the last 20 years, technology has transformed retail. Mobile phones have become essential conduits for communication, entertainment and commerce. Technologies like augmented reality, once a novelty, have become commonplace digital merchandising and selling tools. E-commerce, which in 2003 amounted to a rounding error on most retailers’ profit and loss statements, has become table stakes for any business wishing to survive.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new Starbucks® store, operated by The Magic Bean Company, will open in Westgate Oxford today (Friday 11 August), creating 20 new jobs. Customers are invited to enjoy the new Chocolatey Wafflecone Coffee Frappuccino® blended beverage and Strawberry Wafflecone Crème Frappuccino® and Starbucks® UK proudly serves a broad range of dairy alternative options

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 11, 2023

As Studio Wood embarked on the design journey for Chilly’s Reusable Cutlery, their challenge was to craft a metropolitan-suited cutlery set with an integrated reusable straw. […] The post A sustainable solution amidst an evolving landscape of conscious consumption appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! METROCENTRE Gateshead has announced the opening of the popular variety store, Flying Tiger Copenhagen. The Danish retailer, which stocks everything from home accessories and party decorations to stationery and sunglasses, currently operates almost 1,000 stores across 25 different countries and will continue its expansion to the North East this Autumn.

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Flagman holds a leading position in the seafood market in Ukraine.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nobody’s Child is pleased to announce the appointment of Just a Group as partners from SS24, supplying independent fashion boutiques in the UK. The initial wholesale campaign begins in August for three weeks.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UK CBD brand Goodrays is happy to announce a new listing, its first in the food-to-go category: Goodrays CBD drinks are now available in the Waitrose Meal Deal nationwide from today. With 30mg of CBD in every can, (double times the amount of its nearest competitor) choosing a Goodrays to enjoy with your lunch offers Waitrose shoppers […] If you wan

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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

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Carrefour Belgium has revealed a rise in customer satisfaction across its retail network. Thanks to its collaboration with Goodays, the retailer can establish even closer contact with its customers and respond to their requests more quickly, as both parties take stock after 2 years of successful cooperation.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Supermarket giant Asda is growing its plant-based cheeze selection by adding Applewood Vegan and Ilchester Vegan to its range at stores across the UK. Applewood Vegan is one of the UK’s most popular plant-based cheeses and is the vegan version of the UK’s number one smoky cheese, Applewood.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sustainable urban gin company, Jim & Tonic, is expanding its leisure offer at Stratford’s Sugar House Island, with a deal to take 4,000 sq ft for its first ever rum distillery, cocktail bar and event space.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Frasers Group plc is pleased to announce the signing of significant leases with British Land, building on the already strong partnership and reinforcing the Group’s commitment to physical retail in the UK. Today, it has signed leases with British Land for over 180,000sq ft of retail space, comprising a flagship 120,000sq ft site in Meadowhall, Sheffield.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has joined forces with Uber Eats to accelerate its on-demand delivery ambitions. Majestic customers can now order from hundreds of the retailer’s award-winning wines through the Uber Eats app, for delivery to their homes within as little as 20 minutes.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research from Tesco has revealed that one of the nation’s favourite takeaway dishes – fish and chips – is in decline. More than half the nation (55%) say that they have cut down on how often they enjoy the meal, with one in five saying that it is something that they now indulge in […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Visa, a world leader in digital payments, is stepping up payment protections for small businesses to fight ‘first-party fraud’ (when a customer claims a legitimate purchase is fraudulent) as new research reveals that 9 out of 10 small businesses (93%)[2] have reported an increase in this type of fraud over the last 12 months.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 11, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! HARIBO, the nation’s leading sweet maker, has officially launched the ‘Hide n Seekers’ experience at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent, featuring the UK’s largest ball pit. Live for 21 days over four weeks, the experience is completely free for fun seekers young and old, providing an exciting, budget-friendly summer day out.

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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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