Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Listed conglomerate Wesfarmers is merging its store networks Target and Kmart into a singular $10 billion business in a bid to boost returns and bring better value to customers. Ian Bailey will continue to oversee the enlarged Kmart group, while Target MD Richard Pearson is assigned to a new role within Wesfarmers’ health unit. Kmart CEO John Gualtieri will run the day-to-day operation of the combined Kmart and Target stores.

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Design Boom

JULY 24, 2023

Have you ever been in a marble quarry? In Mykonos, the Greek heritage brand Nikos Athina, house of the Sculpture, has designed its flagship store with classical art in mind, creating a quarry-like boutique made of sculpted blocks of Dionysus marble – the same kind used to build the Parthenon. The post saint of athens devises boutique store in mykonos as a white marble quarry appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Consumers have changed. The trend towards using self-service and self-checkout (SCO) options in both retail and hospitality was already strong, but the pandemic sent it soaring. Global research, conducted by Kantar for Glory Global Solutions, a market leader in retail cash recycling solutions, reveals that 80 per cent of consumers consider it important for retailers to provide a choice of checkout options.

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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2023

Retailer confidence at Northern Ireland’s premier designer outlet is continuing to soar as existing tenants take more space to increase stock and add new lines. Long-time tenant, Mountain Warehouse is adding surf brand ANIMAL, taking an additional 1,116 sq ft adjacent to its existing unit, making its total footprint at The Boulevard 3,552 sq ft. The classic surf brand was first re-launched online after Mountain Warehouse acquired it in 2021, with a physical store roll out underway in strong

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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

JULY 24, 2023

Fast food chain McDonald’s is set to inject $1 billion into opening 100 new restaurants across Australia and upgrading its existing network. The company’s Australian chief Antoni Martinez says the company wants to capture the brand’s growing popularity and modernise its online offering. “I just think when you look at our performance at the moment, it’s a great opportunity for us to accelerate that growth,” Martinez told The Australian.

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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2023

The Creative Retail Awards are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the 2023 Awards. The Shortlist presents some of the very best in global retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display with projects including Flannels, Gaucho, Selfridges, Myriam K, Hamleys, Nike and many more. The panel of Judges found it even tougher than usual this year to Shortlist the entries, with exceptional quality submitted from all corners of the globe; from North America, across Europe, South Africa, and t

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Design Wanted

JULY 24, 2023

As is often the case, great companies are created when their founders provide a response to a previously unmet need. And Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. – […] The post A talk with Denys Lapointe, the visionary Chief Design Officer of BRP appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Italian luxury house Valentino has appointed three new executives as part of its strategy to expand its focus on online and marketplaces. The appointments follow the departure of the company’s chief brand officer Alessio Vannetti, who has served at Valentino since March 2020. His responsibilities will be assigned to the new functions of marketing and e-commerce & omnichannel.

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Dezeen

JULY 24, 2023

Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed a shop for fashion and lifestyle brand Holzweiler in Chengdu , China, informed by its Norwegian heritage. Located in Taikoo Li mall in central Chengdu, the 130-square-metre store is Norwegian brand Holzweiler 's first outpost outside of Scandinavia. The exterior of the store is covered with LED screen "The store features recurring themes of currents, reflections and contrasts inspired by landscapes and coastal movements, a bespoke concept of the forces

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Luxury giant LVMH unveiled on Monday a deal to sponsor next year’s Olympic Games in Paris with top fashion brands Louis Vuitton and Dior, Moet Hennessy champagne and spirits labels and jeweller Chaumet, which will design medals for the event. The group will also sponsor athletes, including French swimmer Leon Marchand, and its beauty retailer Sephora will sponsor the Olympic torch relay, LVMH said.

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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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Creative Displays Now

JULY 24, 2023

The world of visual marketing is always changing. Still, one thing remains constant — signage drives foot traffic, encourages impulse purchases and increases brand awareness. The fast-paced world of digital signage has much to offer in a retail environment. However, there is still a significant need for traditional in-store signage. In some cases, traditional signage may be more important than digital, and it’s vital that your business knows which is which.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The 1,679 sq ft store is the third of its kind globally, with the first store of the same concept opening in Guangzhou, China, in December 2022 and the second in Boston, US, in February this year.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 24, 2023

WANG BBQ is a regional dining brand that has undergone a revolutionary reset to break free from obscurity. Its distinctive.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Head to any clothing store this summer and you are likely to be hit with an explosion of pink. Barbiecore outfits, focused on the doll’s signature color, are dominating the fashion scene for a second straight year, helped by Mattel Inc’s all-out marketing blitz to build buzz for the “Barbie” movie that debuted in theaters on Friday.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 24, 2023

A modern twist on Americana, the new fast-casual dining prototype Summerbird celebrates the American love affair with crispy and grilled.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Chinese fast fashion retailer Temu has become Australia’s fastest-growing marketplace, says market research company Ipsos. Temu, which launched in April, is now the eighth-largest online retail brand in terms of audience size and registered more than 9.2 million users in June. The research also observed that computer hardware, cinemas, games & toys, ticketing, and pets registered an increase in sales for the month of June while flower shopping, photos, and automotive sales fell.

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Retail Design Blog

JULY 24, 2023

Kaiama is a breath of fresh air, providing the Rhodes Waterside centre with a new take on elevated Japanese dining.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Malaysian modest lifestyle label Duck has unveiled its third international collaboration with Barbie, in conjunction with the release of the Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The limited-edition collection includes many of the brand’s best-selling products, from scarves to shopping bags to ready-to-wear fashion. According to Duck Group co-founder Vivy Yusof , the collection was inspired by the themes of courage and self-discovery in the film.

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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.

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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A survey of over 1,000 UK consumers has revealed that in 2023 Apple Pay and Contactless Payments have overtaken cash payments by a landslide as our favourite ways to pay in-store, suggesting that the UK has become a contactless-first economy, ready to embrace Apple Tap to Pay to an even greater extent than other countries.

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Scrube

JULY 24, 2023

We go to grocery stores more often than we can count, but have we ever wondered what goes into grocery store shelving? This type of fixture is one of the most practical things you can have in a grocery store, and knowing how to utilize them can bring your store success. Read more here to have S-Cube Fixtures help you learn about custom fixtures to achieve an aesthetically pleasing grocery store look!

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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! GRIDSERVE, the technology market leader in EV (Electric Vehicle) charging, has delivered another UK first at Cornwall Services with a new solution that combines the latest innovations in batteries and solar energy to supplement the existing grid connection to deliver ten times the charging power.

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Contra

JULY 24, 2023

QR codes have become a common sight over the past few years, appearing on food packaging, business cards, brochures and even billboards. Data shows the use of QR codes increased from 35% of customers in September 2020 to 83% in April 2021*. QR codes are a great way to redirect potential customers to a number of things, including signing up to newsletters, product notifications, landing pages and exclusive offers.

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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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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Manchester Arndale is thrilled to announce that the UK’s largest Asian supermarket chain, Oseyo, has selected the centre for its latest location in the city after signing a 15-year lease for a 12,580 sq ft unit.

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Fashion Retail

JULY 24, 2023

These are some notes from a zoom call organized this month by RBC Capital Markets with Reyhan Benzes, Board member of APS Textiles.

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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco and Harper Adams University’s School of Sustainable Food and Farming (SSFF) have today announced the launch of a major new multi-year programme which will help up-and-coming British farmers develop their skills in sustainable agriculture.

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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Grosvenor has announced that German premium fashion brand, BOSS, has officially launched its new-look space on Liverpool ONE’s Paradise Street, following its relocation and significant upsize announcement last year.

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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.

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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sick of boring snacks? So are shoppers, as according to recent research, 82% of the nation are suffering from snack regret. But fret not, Furocity by Tyson Fury has partnered with Iceland to launch the ‘Snack Swap Shop’ – letting shoppers trade in their boring snacks for a better one for FREE!

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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading household brands Fairy and Ariel have expressed continued support to long-term charity partner, akt. With video content featuring interviews with people from the LGBTQ+ community and Hayley Speed, Director of Services at akt showing the small acts of spreading the love that people can do for the community and a survey looking into how the […

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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A survey of over 1,000 UK consumers has revealed that in 2023 Apple Pay and Contactless Payments have overtaken cash payments by a landslide as our favourite ways to pay in-store, suggesting that the UK has become a contactless-first economy, ready to embrace Apple Tap to Pay to an even greater extent than other countries.

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Retail Times

JULY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An independent report into the consumption of counterfeit and contraband cigarettes across the European Union and the UK by KPMG, commissioned by Philip Morris International, reveals that consumption in the UK has risen, increasing to 3.61 billion in 2022 – the highest volume seen by the study since it launched in 2011.

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