Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Dig out your grandparents’ old photos because this autumn and winter, we’re seeing a fashion comeback of some the most iconic garments in the likes of acid-wash jeans, pleated skirts, and grandad vests with a modern twist. The autumn/winter fashion shows that took place in June–September paraded exquisite looks that blend style with comfort in an extravaganza of statement pieces.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The Co-op has linked up with manufacturing giant Unilever to launch two trials of refillable packaging, to find out how consumers will respond. The trial will test two refill models: ‘Refill on the go’ and ‘Return on the go’ and include some of Unilever’s best-known brands. Persil, Simple, Radox and Alberto Balsam will be available. This story continues at Co-op links up with Unilever to trial refillable packaging.
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Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Trends come and go, but trainers and sneakers always find their way into everyone’s wardrobe. The global sneakers market has gone from strength to strength over the years, skyrocketing from over $34 billion (£24 billion) in 2012 to over $70 billion (£50 billion) in 2020 – and you can rest assured that your fancy new footwear will stay strong in the fashion world, as it is projected that by 2025, the industry will be sitting pretty at over $102 billion (£73 billion). .
Design Week
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
On May 26 1971, then-US president Richard Nixon issued a memorandum to the heads of all federal departments and agencies. The note addressed what the president called an “increasing awareness” of the arts among the American populus – an observation that kick started a decade of high-profile design improvements made to government departments and agencies, known as the Federal Design Improvement Program (FDIP).
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RetailMinded
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The inventions of new technologies and the internet have impacted all walks of human life. For instance, it allowed consumers to shop online and have their goods delivered to their doorsteps within no time. So, today, doing shopping online is the most convenient way for most consumers. . Besides, the internet allows customers to make price comparisons between different online stores before making the final buying decision.
VMS
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Meta, the retailer formerly known as Facebook, is considering opening its first retail stores, reports The New York Times. The stores will showcase metaverse exploration devices like virtual reality headsets and video teleconferencing devices that can be used through the Facebook app. The first store, a flagship, is reportedly planned for Burlingame, Calif., where the company has an office for Reality Labs.
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Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Vincent Dassi brings the art of papier-mâché to a new level, showing its potential for an extremely local, low-tech and sustainable production of everyday objects. It’s a novel concept but French designer Vincent Dassi proposes using papier-mâché instead of other more polluting materials. Like a lot of projects that highlight sustainability, the current ecological crisis inspired Dassi to come up with the idea, which he says could alleviate the environmental impact of design. “ We have to change
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
One of the final festive preparations is the deep-clean before guests arrive for Christmas Day or for parties throughout the season. This annual ritual is predicted to be more important this time around as shoppers look forward to a lockdown-free Christmas after last year’s restrictions. Clare Bolland, marketing manager for Marigold, says: “With families and.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Bulldog Skincare for Men has announced the launch of a new Digital Skincare Advisor on its US website, developed in partnership with Revieve®, a personalized digital brand experience company working with global brands, retailers and digital services providers in the beauty, skin, health and wellness categories.
VMS
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Footwear brand Crocs (Oakland, Calif.) and online reseller thredUp (Broomfield, Co.) have partnered to create the Clean Out program based on thredUp’s Resale-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform. Designed to give previously owned apparel and footwear a second life, the program is part of Croc’s commitment to become a net zero company by 2030, according to a press release. “Crocs shoes are incredibly durable and perfectly built for a second life, so encouraging customers to consider reuse is extrem
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Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Country choice has added new lines to its Christmas portfolio New biscuits and cakes include Festive Friends Reindeer and Polar Bear biscuits, Gingerbread Reindeer and White Chocolate Orange Funtime Donuts. The savoury pastries range now includes a Brie and Cranberry Turnover, a Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry and Ham Bake, a Chicken and Stuffing Bake, and Steak.
VMS
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger will launch a membership program, dubbed Boost, that will offer shoppers who join free deliveries of their online orders of $35 or more as well as double gas points, according to The Enquirer. “It’s the perfect time to launch with double fuel points,” said Stuart Aitken, Kroger’s chief merchant and marketing officer. “If you go to the gas station right now, it’s more than it’s been in a long time, so it’s a great deal for c
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The latest data from Lumina Intelligence shows that shoppers visited convenience stores more often in the three months to 17 October and spent more when they did. Compared to the previous three months, customers visited 2.8 times per week on average and despite a 3% fall in basket size, basket value increased by 21%, from. This story continues at Shoppers spending more in convenience stores and visiting more often, says analyst.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Despite a strong recovery in footfall, West End retailers are facing a challenging festive period due to the continued absence of high spending international travellers.
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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.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
UK retail footfall is still down on two years ago, but the decline is significantly less than in comparable European economies, says the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Total UK football fell by 13.7% in October compared with October 2019, said the latest BRC-Sensormatic IQ data. This is a 3.2 percentage points improvement on September and. This story continues at UK retail footfall bounces back in September, but still less than pre-pandemic levels.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
RFID specialist, SML RFID, has announced that it has released part one of its State of Retail in a Post Pandemic Era report, finding that over one third of retailers feel confident in their business’ ability to grow within the next year, but recovery from the pandemic still remains a concern.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Heinz for Baby is launching a new advertising campaign to “celebrate the joy of parenting”. The “Pure Joy” campaign will be launching across digital video and social media channels including Youtube, Facebook and Instagram, followed by broadcast and out-of-home channels in 2022. Georgina Fotopoulou, marketing lead at Heinz for Baby, said: “ We understand parents.
Retail Store Windows
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Since we came across this brands' store along Mount street we seem to see the brand logo just about everywhere. Clearly there is quite a push to elevate the presence of the brand and just about every avenue is being explored. In the meantime, their store along Mount street looks mightily impressive with their living wall-style installation. Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retailstorew
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Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Cash handling company Volumatic is calling on retailers to support customers who want to use cash following the rise in the amount allowed on a contactless card from £45 to £100. The firm, which provides cash handling technology, says that cash payments have had “a raw deal” in the pandemic but that it still plays. This story continues at Volumatic weighs in to the cash versus card debate.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
JD Sports Fashion plc, the leading retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brand, unveils its first fully integrated global Christmas campaign – ‘King of the Streets’.
Parcel Pending
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Every year, the holidays mark the time of year when consumers become less frugal and more impulsive – but there’s never been a year quite like this. Shipping bottlenecks and other supply chain woes are hitting retailers right where it counts: inventory. It’s because of these supply chain issues that shoppers will turn to in-store shopping to ensure they can get the decorations, supplies, and gifts they need this holiday season.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The Brunswick Shopping Centre in Scarborough has undergone a brand refresh to reflect its “growth and evolution” as the Yorkshire Coast’s premier retail and leisure destination.
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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.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Last month, like many, I attended the ACS Heart of the Community event in London. It is always a fantastic occasion as retailers, suppliers and politicians meet and share ideas and findings. This year was even more memorable, as it included the presentation of the Raj Aggarwal trophy to its first-ever winner, Julie Kaur. Myself, This story continues at Viewpoint: Community at its heart.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, has opened its doors today to unveil its dynamic new design at its Brighton showroom, at Churchill Square.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
With a third of convenience stores owned by women, and seven in 10 shop staff female, you might not think independent retailing has a serious gender gap problem – at least, not when you compare it to male-dominated sectors from construction to car manufacturing, or professions such as airline pilots or engineers. But behind these. This story continues at Big story: Out of the shadows.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Amazon and Co-op confirm that customers in Nottingham and surrounding areas including Beeston, Bingham, and Lowdham are now able to do their full Co-op grocery shop on Amazon.co.uk and, enjoy same-day delivery included with Prime.
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Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The rise of the cigarillo has made a big impact on the market for cigars. “It used to be the case that only around a third of all sales went through the independent trade, but now that figure is just below 50% and that is largely due to so many cigarillos being sold in this. This story continues at Cigars: Up in smoke. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Global meat and dairy consumption must be dramatically reduced if we are to avert a climate catastrophe – that’s the clear conclusion of a new report released today (Friday 5th November) at COP26 by the international charity Compassion in World Farming.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
It happens every year: you think you have everything you need for the big day, but at the 11th hour you realise you have forgotten a few crucial products and hope your local shop has what you need. Last year, Christmas shopping habits were sent into a tailspin only a few days before 25 December. This story continues at Christmas top-up: Late, late show.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
A brand new café and retail space, that aims to blur the lines between home and hospitality, opens late November. The Collective, based at 34 Boar Lane in Leeds city centre, is the first of its kind to open in the region. It is a working showroom where customers can take their experience home. Almost everything is for sale, including the table you’re eating your lite bites and freshly baked goods off.
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