Tue.Oct 08, 2024

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How to Use Nature in Your Retail Fixtures & Displays

Scrube

If you’ve run out of props for your retail displays and fixtures, think about incorporating nature! Nature is something customers take a second to glance at, and it can give them the chance to see what you’re showcasing alongside your nature display. Read more on how S-Cube Fixtures can help retailers alike bring liveliness to their displays with nature!

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Kim Kardashian’s Skims men’s range launches Down Under

Inside Retail

Skims – the shapewear and loungewear brand launched by Kim Kardashian, Emma Grede and Jens Grede – has signed up David Jones as the exclusive Australian stockist of the label’s new Men’s range. “We are incredibly excited to be the first to bring Skims Men’s to customers across Australia,” said Chris Wilson, executive GM of menswear, kids, home, and food at David Jones. “This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering the most innovative and

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Weetabix inspires Women in Engineering with second annual careers day

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Weetabix, maker of the nation’s favourite breakfast cereal, is to host its second annual Weetabix Women in Engineering Day this October 11th. The event, held at its headquarters in Burton Latimer and offered to female Year 10 students from surrounding schools, provides a unique opportunity to learn more about careers in engineering from professionals wor

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Uniqlo parent tipped to announce another record profit

Inside Retail

The Japanese owner of casual wear giant Uniqlo is projected to beat its own forecast in what would be a third straight year of record profits as its brand makes inroads in western markets and its business in China recovers. Fast Retailing’s operating profit in the 12 months through August likely rose 24 per cent from a year earlier to US$3.2 billion, based on the average of 15 analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Mattamy Homes Sales Office by Figure3

Retail Design Blog

Mattamy Homes Sales and Decor Centre in Toronto merges office and sales spaces with Scandinavian and Japanese-inspired design by Figure3,

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IGA to open CBD concept store in Sydney with meals and more

Inside Retail

IGA will open a new concept store at Quay Quarter in Sydney CBD on October 15, allowing office workers, locals, and tourists to stop by for a quick meal or a full grocery shopping experience. The new store will also sell seasonal fresh produce and healthy and organic products, specialty Asian products, flowers, and liquor, including luxury and vintage wines. “We are very excited to open our doors in Circular Quay again after our original store closed at the end of 2017,” said Jim and

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Cynergy BPO gives Australian retailers an edge in e-commerce outsourcing

Inside Retail

As e-commerce continues to evolve at breakneck speed, Australian retailers face the twin challenges of exceeding rising customer expectations and optimising their operational frameworks. The difference between thriving and merely surviving in this hyper-competitive landscape lies in one key strategy: outsourcing. For those seeking the perfect balance between customer experience (CX) excellence and operational efficiency, Cynergy BPO stands as the ideal partner – connecting businesses with indust

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Jaramagos BIO by Al Margen

Retail Design Blog

THE ART OF MAKING ECOLOGICAL EVOO Behind every product there is a story to tell, there is passion, there is.

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One million parties later, The Party People goes up for sale

Inside Retail

Sydney-based party supplies retailer The Party People is up for sale after brothers and business owners Dean and Peter Salakas determined the company requires “substantial investment” to take it to the next level. “We have grown it substantially from when we took it over when it was just my parents’ small business with one employee and this tiny shop in the local area,” Dean Salakas, The Party People’s ‘chief party dude’, told Inside Retail.

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MillerKnoll Unveils New Global Hubs in New York and London

Design Middleeast

MillerKnoll a global leader in design, is opening two new flagship locations in London and New York this month. Including contract showrooms and stores from across the company’s collective of brands, these spaces build upon the MillerKnoll strategy of creating world-class design destinations globally. This approach provides our employees with inspiring workplaces and offers customers and the design community a convenient way to experience the latest in design for office, home and beyond. &

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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Take the wheel: Behind LVMH’s billion-dollar bet on Formula 1 

Inside Retail

Building on its Olympic sponsorship, LVMH is expanding its presence in elite sports through a new partnership with Formula 1. The luxury giant is set to become Formula 1’s global partner in 2025, coinciding with the sport’s 75th anniversary celebration. This partnership follows LVMH’s significant investment in sports sponsorship, including a reported 150-million-euro (US$165.77 million) deal to become the premium sponsor of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Heritage Scottish home hardware firm up for national accolade

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An independent family-run group of home, hardware and gardening stores could be named as the UK’s Favourite Local Business after being nominated in the national competition sponsored by Miconex. Wright’s Home Hardware was established as an ironmongers in 1947 in Prestwick and has 12 high street stores across Scotland, including Troon, Bridge of Weir, For

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‘It’s about doing lots of small things consistently’: Lvly COO Jasmine Russell

Inside Retail

Lvly’s chief operating officer, Jasmine Russell, was part of the key leadership team that expanded the e-commerce florist domestically and internationally. Russell’s career path has taken her from online pick-packer all the way to chief operating officer. Inside Retail caught up with Russell to discuss the evolution of Lvly, why no two days are ever the same, what’s top of mind as a COO and her career journey thus far.

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Spatial Labs flagship store

Retail Design Blog

Young entrepreneur Iddris Sandu has taken his Spatial Labs brand to the next level. The Accra-born multitasker has been interested.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Poundland hiring 1,000 colleagues for Seasonal roles this Christmas

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Poundland has today confirmed it was looking for over 1,000 new seasonal colleagues to fill temporary roles in its stores across the UK and Ireland. Those interested in applying for roles can monitor locations where Poundland in the UK and Dealz in the Republic of Ireland are looking for seasonal help via its career website […] If you want more inf

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Finding Success in a Saturated Market: Niche Product Startups That Stand Out

Retail Bound

Starting a business can be challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced and competitive market. With the rise of technology and social media, it seems like everyone is starting their own business and attempting to make it big. This can make it difficult for new product startups to stand out and find success. In a saturated market, it is important for product startups to find their unique niche and differentiate themselves from the competition.

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Gander wins the Startup Tank award in UVV Startup Investments 2024, Brazil

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The fast-growing SaaS-based platform, Gander, has won the prestigious Startup Tank award at the annual UVV Startup Investment competition in Brazil. Acclaimed for its innovative approach to addressing food waste in the retail sector, Gander emerged as the winner.

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Design Middle East Awards 2024: Submit Your Nominations!

Design Middleeast

Get ready to make some noise as we approach one of the year’s most anticipated events, The Design Middle East Awards 2024! Join us on November 22, 2024, at the Al Joud Ballroom, Hilton Al Habtoor City, for an evening of celebration and recognition of outstanding achievements in design and architecture. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious occasion!

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Optimizing Frontend Delivery in Composable Commerce: The Buy vs Build Decision

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E-commerce sees first growth since April 2021: was September a turning point?

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! IMRG, the UK’s e-commerce association, reported growth in total market online revenue for the first time in 41 months in September, at +3.2% Year-on-Year (YoY). That is according to their Online Retail Index which tracks the online sales performance of 220 retailers.

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Unpacking the art and science of wayfinding

Design Week

Patrick Eley and Alan Stevenson believe wayfinding is one of design’s most black-and-white disciplines – it either works, or it doesn’t. In their new book, Straight Forward: How wayfinding works and why strategy matters, the DNCO experts draw on 50 years of combined experience to share their insights.

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What players should know about safe online casino practices

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online gambling offers an exciting and convenient way for players to enjoy their favourite online slot and casino games either from the comfort of their own homes or else, on the move, on their mobile phone or tablet.

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Asda dials up quality credentials by introducing hundreds more lines to its ‘Exceptional by Asda’ range

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Asda is setting its sights on tempting value-loving foodies into its stores in the run up to Christmas by doubling the size of its new ‘Exceptional by Asda’ range – with over 400 new top tier products landing on its shelves.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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Dreams to donate £5 for every transaction to Shelter for World Homeless Day

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Dreams, the UK’s most loved bed retailer, is marking World Homeless Day on 10 October with a product-led promotion to raise vital money to support those who don’t have a safe and secure place to call home. The campaign, to “help make a safe night’s sleep a reality” is part of Dreams’ three-year partnership with […] If you want more information Reta

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Waterstones bookshop opens in John Lewis at its flagship Oxford Street store

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today (8 October) sees the opening of the first ever Waterstones bookshop in John Lewis at its flagship Oxford Street store, with the ambition to extend the partnership to more stores in the future. The opening marks the return of Waterstones to Oxford Street, on which at one time it had four bookshops, with the […] If you want more information Ret

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Clean Food Group partners with THG LABS to harness the power of cutting-edge oils and fats technology powered by food waste

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pioneering UK-based bio-tech business Clean Food Group is pleased to announce an exciting strategic partnership with leading cosmetics product development and manufacturer, THG LABS to create revolutionary new raw materials, starting with a low impact, high-performance oil, for use in beauty and personal care products.

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Grocery price inflation edges up ahead of autumn budget, Kantar reports

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Grocery price inflation increased slightly to 2.0% during the four weeks to 29 September, up from 1.7% last month, according to the latest data from Kantar. Take-home sales at the grocers grew by 2.0% over the same period.

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Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition

Achieve more with your commerce with the help of Orium’s Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition. Presented in partnership with commercetools, Contentstack, and Google Cloud, this edition is packed with new insights and practical examples to help you navigate changes in digital commerce and construct an adaptable tech stack optimized for efficiency and scalability.

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Charles Tyrwhitt set to launch in Trafford Centre this November

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Formal menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt, known for its high-quality tailored menswear, is set to launch in Trafford Centre this winter. Opening in November 2024, the new 1,776 sq ft. store will be located on Upper Regent Crescent and will stock all the brand’s latest Autumn Winter 2024 collections.