Fri.Feb 11, 2022

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Primark and Greggs to launch “Tasty by Greggs” cafe and London boutique

Retail Focus

High street bakery chain Greggs is to launch “Tasty by Greggs” cafe in Primark Birmingham opening on February 12. Both brands revealed the new partnership which is to include a fashion collection in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Primark. A limited-edition range of 11 clothing items will go on sale in 60 Primark stores from February 19. The announcement follows shoppers spotting fashion mannequins at a number of Primark stores holding Greggs sausage rolls and steak bakes in window displa

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Justified carves a space “between TikTok and Depop” for Gen Z shopping app

Design Week

Justified Studio has developed the branding, experience and technology for new second-hand shopping platform Finds. The brainchild of Jemma Stacey, Finds is an app platform which allows users to sell, buy and browse clothing via short video uploads.

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NICCE to open first physical store on Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury announces the opening of NICCE’S flagship store on Carnaby Street. The 1,400 sq ft store spans two floors and opens in Spring. It will be located on the corner of Carnaby Street and Beak Street at 57 Carnaby Street. The store will be the first physical flagship store for the London based brand. Samantha Bain-Mollison, Retail Director Shaftesbury says: “We are happy to announce that NICCE will open their first physical flagship store on Carnaby Street in such a prime location un

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Scottish convenience retailer helps young women in India

Retail Times

Scotmid Co-operative has helped more than forty young women in India develop new skills and secure a regular income through a partnership with co-ops across the UK.

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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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How Lexus embraces design to maintain a “provocative” flair

Design Week

To even a casual observer, it’s clear that Lexus has embraced design over the last decade. Its annual design awards, which spotlight young creatives from around the world, has been running since 2013. The luxury car brand also has a presence at international design festivals, most notably at Milan Design Week since 2005. This month, Big Design Challenge debuts – a TV show competition developed by.

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Gaucho makes its debut in Glasgow with new site, following nation-wide expansion

Retail Times

Gaucho, the modern Argentinian dining destination, will open its new restaurant in Glasgow next month. The site heralds a new era for the restaurant group, as DesignLSM continue with the curation of their evolved design DNA for this iconic brand.

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FoodDocs raises £1.8m to solve food safety compliance complexities with the help of AI

Retail Times

Today, the process of getting and staying compliant with food safety rules is cumbersome and bureaucratic. As a result, companies struggle and spend significant resources to achieve compliance. FoodDocs — an innovator in the food safety industry – raises £1.8M ($2.4M/€2.1M) to solve food safety compliance issues with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

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Waitrose and Deliveroo offer new rapid grocery delivery trial

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Waitrose and Deliveroo are extending their partnership with a new rapid grocery service trial. It will see Waitrose using Deliveroo Hop, an ultra-rapid 10 minute delivery service launched by Deliveroo in September last year. The first ‘Hop’ delivery-only store, in partnership with Waitrose, will open in Bermondsey later this month and give on-demand access from 8am-midnight each day to Waitrose products in as little as ten minutes.

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Retailers terminate contracts worth £7bn with unethical suppliers, Barclays Corporate Banking reveals

Retail Times

UK retailers have cancelled £7.1bn in contracts across the last 12 months with suppliers that don’t meet stringent ethical and sustainable standards, new research reveals.

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La Dépendance – Espace Hygge | Café & Boutique

Retail Design Blog

Located on the magnificent St-Denis Street in Montreal, La Dépendance represents a new integrated space concept where a cafe restaurant,

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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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VkusVill opens first cashierless store in Moscow

Retail Times

VkusVill, a leading Russian health foods brand and food tech company, is testing a new format for quick grocery shopping with the opening of its first cashierless store in Moscow.

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Palace store – Paleis het Loo

Retail Design Blog

(Con)temporary Retail design by Pey in the Entrance building of Paleis het Loo in Apeldoorn. A Koen van Velsen building.

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Grand Marnier unveils Exceptional Cuvées Range

Retail Times

Grand Marnier announces the debut of its Exceptional Range, starting with the launch of one of two rare Grand Cuvées: Quintessence. This exquisite spirit pays homage to the liqueur’s exalted history and showcases the highest expressions of the iconic French Maison, demonstrating how the most complex flavours can be derived from seemingly the simplest of combinations: cognac, orange essence, wood, and time.

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Peony Chinese Restaurant by ARTTA Concept

Retail Design Blog

A brand new luscious journey begins at Peony with panoramic views of Discovery Bay. The color red is derived from.

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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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Jack Link’s offers super ‘Snackadiums’ to help fuel supporters through a long night of sport

Retail Times

Big Game Sunday (13 February) has become one of the biggest sporting occasions across the globe, with many making their way to the pub or hosting viewing parties with mates to view the live action.

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THE INK HOTEL

Retail Design Blog

The Ink Hotel is an urban and young business hotel in the center of Tel Aviv. The hotel was built.

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Pricer: Dutch supermarket chain Plus places 55 MSEK order

Retail Times

Pricer AB has received an order of approximately 55 MSEK from the Dutch co-operative supermarket chain Plus to equip 80 stores previously under the Coop banner with electronic shelf labels. The roll-out is planned to start in April 2022 and to be finalized before the end of the year.

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Trustpilot launches industry-leading consumer verification tool for reviews

Retail Times

Global reviews platform Trustpilot today announces it has launched a consumer verification tool as part of continued efforts to protect and promote trust online, and help consumers shop with confidence.

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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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IGD pinpoints five trends that will shape food-to-go recovery

Retail Times

As the food-to-go market continues through a period of innovation and evolution, IGD identifies the five key trends that are driving its recovery, in its latest trends report.

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JDO designs Dove’s new Body Wash Reusable Bottle & Concentrate refills

Retail Times

JDO, the international agency that creates belief, has supported Dove in the launch of its new Body Wash Reusable Bottle & Concentrate Refills.

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LCP acquires West Yorkshire retail centre

Retail Times

LCP, the national commercial property and investment company, has added a shopping centre in Bingley, West Yorkshire, to its growing portfolio.

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Coca-Cola pledges to increase share of sales in refillable bottles as requested by As You Sow Proposal

Retail Times

With an eye to curbing plastic waste, The Coca-Cola Co. today announced an industry-leading goal to increase the share of its beverages delivered in returnable/refillable containers. The company committed to selling 25% of beverages in refillables by 2030, up from a current 16%. The pledge was in response to a pending shareholder proposal filed by As You Sow and Green Century Capital Management, asking the company to set stronger refillables goals.

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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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Russia’s top food retailer launches ESG startup scouting in EuropeX5

Retail Times

X5 Group, a leading Russian food retailer, has teamed up with the accelerator Plug and Play to scout for sustainable development innovations. The two companies look to focus on projects related to reducing waste and GHG emissions as well as sustainable packaging.

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Waitrose and Deliveroo boost partnership with new rapid grocery service trial

Retail Times

Waitrose is expanding its partnership with Deliveroo and will be trialling Deliveroo Hop, the rapid delivery service that brings groceries to customers' doors in as little as 10 minutes.

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Metrocentre announces all new retail training and skills programme

Retail Times

Metrocentre Gateshead has announced the launch of an all-new Jump Start Programme to help upskill talent in the region.

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