Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

Hong Kong-listed Viva China, a major shareholder of Li Ning, is closer to taking control of British shoemaker Clarks after the company’s extraordinary general meeting approved the acquisition plan. Earlier this year, Viva China said it was in discussions with LionRock and intended to acquire a majority of the outstanding equity interests in Clarks by acquiring 51 per cent of the outstanding equity interests in the LionRock Capital Partners QiLe for US$62 million.

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JUNE 16, 2022

Master Conductor, by Superunion, for LSO Guardian 200 Years, a Work in Progress, by Oliver, for The Guardian D&AD Exhibition in Taiwan, by ken-tsai lee design lab, for National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Altogether Different, by 4creative, for Channel 4 Nike Air Max Day Kids 2022, by ManvsMachine, for Nike Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser, by Hingston Studio, for Victoria and Albert.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

QBD Books is increasing its investment in Queensland,y opening a new store in Brisbane and an Australian Geographic store at Westfield Chermside. . QBD Books’ 85th store, in Westfield North Lakes, will be attended by two well-known locals, author Grantlee Kieza and illustrator Andy Geppert. The store opened on June 25. . The Australian Geographic store at Westfield Chermside, scheduled to open next month, will be the first standalone store under the banner in the state.

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Design Wanted

JUNE 16, 2022

Titled Uncertainty=Certainty, this year’s DEmark exhibition at Milan Design Week responded to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic by serving up an inspirational selection of Thai […]. The post Thai Design shined at the Slow Hand Design Exhibition during Milan Design Week appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

A new partnership between AMP Capital and Evie Networks will see universal fast-charging stations for electric vehicles installed in 16 shopping centres across Australia and New Zealand. The Evie Network’s fast-charging stations are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, adding 150kms of driving range within 30 minutes. Time-poor customers can use the pay-per-charge option of 40 cents per kWh.

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Design Wanted

JUNE 16, 2022

Lea Ceramiche presented Perspectives, an installation curated by the Italian architect Ferruccio Laviani that came to life inside the Giardino dei Platani of the Humanitarian Society […]. The post Perspectives by Ferruccio Laviani for Lea Ceramiche on stage at Milan Design Week appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Today, Etsy is revealing the 100 finalists of the fourth-annual Etsy Design Awards, the global award program that celebrates the highest-quality items on Etsy while spotlighting creative entrepreneurs from around the world.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

A new partnership between AMP Capital and Evie Networks will see universal fast-charging stations for electric vehicles installed in 16 shopping centres across Australia and New Zealand. The Evie Network’s fast-charging stations are powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, adding 150kms of driving range within 30 minutes. Time-poor customers can use the pay-per-charge option of 40 cents per kWh.

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All Work

JUNE 16, 2022

Many of us spend too much time sitting at our desks working, and evidence shows that sitting for long periods is linked to poor health outcomes. . FlexiSpot’s ProPlus standing desk is a solution for people who need a desk at which to work but do not want to be sedentary. . Sheya’s overall assessment of the desk is positive – here’s why she believes it might be ideal for workers looking to improve their overall wellbeing quickly and easily. .

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

Online giant Amazon just announced it is driving into vehicle retail with the launch of its Automotive Part Finder. Customers can enter their vehicle’s brand, model, year, series and engine type, and they will be shown a list of specific products that suit their needs. Using a ‘virtual garage’, customers can also store a list of the vehicles and parts they have purchased, making identifying past purchases and where they’ve been installed simple.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Iceland has become the first supermarket in the UK to launch plastic-free reusable woven bags that will see the retailer expand its alternatives to traditional plastic bags.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

Ahead of World Refugee Day on Monday, Japanese retail giant Uniqlo has launched Peace For All, a charity t-shirt project intended to promote world peace and raise funds for organisations that provide humanitarian aid to those affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict and natural disasters. The initial collection includes five t-shirts designed by novelist Haruki Murakami, architect Tadao Ando, creative director Kashiwa Sato, model and designer Ines de la Fressange and Nobel Prize-w

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Parcel Pending

JUNE 16, 2022

Milford, CT, June 16, 2022. Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels and a major global parcel locker operator, will be exhibiting Parcel Pending by Quadient smart locker solutions at the National Apartment Association’s Apartmentalize trade show being held June 22-24 in San Diego.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

Last month, we launched our first Rising Stars of Retail report in the May issue of Inside Retail Australia ’s quarterly magazine, a special feature highlighting some of the great under-the-radar talent in the industry from a wide range of departments. Each week, we will publish interviews with the inspiring people listed in the feature, where they reveal what motivates them, the work that they’re most proud of and the challenges that they’ve overcome.

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

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E Delevry

JUNE 16, 2022

Halfords has admitted that despite an exceptional FY21 which benefitted from the unprecedented demand that COVID-19 lockdowns generated, cycling sales have been more volatile this year. Wider supply chain disruption, industry-specific production bottlenecks and cost of living concerns have all taken their toll. COVID-19 disruption impacted the production of its own range of bikes while other ranges were also marred by disruption, with the company’s peak period for kids bikes in December impacted

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

Everyone knows many offices are shifting to a hybrid workplace and many staff are working remotely on a weekly basis. One of the big complaints during the pandemic lockdowns was the eight to ten hour days that staff worked nonstop with their eyes glued to a computer monitor. Research showed that this led to large amounts of burnout and staff that felt isolated.

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E Delevry

JUNE 16, 2022

ASOS has seen a “significant increase” in returns rates in the UK and Europe towards the end of the three months ended 31 May 2022 which it says reflects inflationary pressures on consumers. That in turn has had a disproportionate impact on profitability, it said. Sales are now expected to be in the range of 4% and 7% reflecting market volatility and the increased returns rate while profit before tax is expected to be between £20m and £60m.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

A new, nationwide partnership between the Modern Milkman and Crag Spring Water will see fresh spring water from the unspoilt and unpolluted surroundings of the Peak District National Park, being bottled at source and delivered direct to doorsteps all over the UK.

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E Delevry

JUNE 16, 2022

Boohoo says it is continuing to increase sourcing from near-shore markets to reduce its exposure to elevated inbound freight costs, the company revealed in its latest trading statement for the three months to 31 May 2022. It said there had been a 10 percentage point increase in short-lead time product mix compared to the same time last year. The fashion retailer said it has also tightly controlled inventory, leading to lower levels of stock compared to its year-end and improvements in inventory

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Humdinger, the multi-category healthy snack company, has partnered with the King of Beers Budweiser, to launch three brand-new flavours of peanuts, in a deal brokered by IMG.

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Parker Design

JUNE 16, 2022

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Given Gen Z’s affinity with technology and online spaces, it’s easy to assume that this demographic of consumers will only buy their clothes online… But that’s not the case.

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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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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

In an era when more and more consumers are actively shopping across multiple channels, retailers across Australia are leaving millions of dollars of potential income on the table by not pursuing an omnichannel media management solution. Matt Hurle, co-founder of omnichannel retail media booking and planning software company Brandcrush, (pictured above), says Australian retailers are beginning to understand that 80 per cent of retail media assets are in-store and offline.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Home delivery platform, Snappy Shopper, is expecting to complete its five millionth order in the coming days, following record breaking order numbers so far this year.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Scotland’s favourite bakery chain has opened its latest shop in Moray today (Thursday, June 16), partnering with one of the country’s best known retailers.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Virgin Media O2 has partnered with Kindred to launch ‘Feel good shopping’ a unique sustainable shopping service. The new retail shopping feature will help customers save money and support eco projects while shopping online.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Local community retailer, The Original Factory Shop, is provisionally set to open its brand-new Alnwick store on the 23rd June, expanding its store portfolio to 181 and has created 10 jobs in the local community.

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Retail Times

JUNE 16, 2022

Seggiano, the specialist provider of authentic Italian artisan produced foods, is launching two organic loose pastas – Cavatappi and Casarecce.

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