Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supermarkets are some of the biggest retail businesses in the world, so it’s no surprise they are at the forefront of industry trends and innovation. Brad Banducci, CEO of Australian supermarket giant Woolworths for the past seven years, is a big proponent of using technology to improve operations. Here, he shares the new tech that has caught his eye, and how changing consumer behaviour is affecting the business.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

MoEngage , the leading insights-led customer engagement platform, has announced that AVON, Virgin Experience Days and LOUNGE will be among its keynote speakers at #GROWTH Summit London , the event that showcases the leading voices and sharpest minds in marketing and commerce. Taking place on Thursday, 19 October 2023 at Kimpton Fitzroy in London, #GROWTH Summit brings together leaders from Europe’s most progressive brands for a high-octane, invite-only event for entrepreneurs, growth marketers a

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Book retailer QBD Books is taking over the former Dymocks store space at the Broadway Shopping Centre in Sydney’s CBD. The 500sqm store will open November 13, and coincide with QBD Books’ introduction of vinyl records in-store for the first time, in partnership with Sony Music. “Broadway is an exciting location for us because of its proximity to some of Australia’s best universities including the University of Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney – and the avid

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

People tend to only associate interior design with their homes, but it can also play a significant role in the world of retail. Have you ever stepped foot in a store and immediately felt uncomfortable? This is often down to poor interior design, making it challenging for retail businesses to keep people in their stores, and sell products. Therefore, retail store owners must be aware of the importance of interior design and how you can use intelligent design to boost the business and create a rel

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The recent influx of international students has attracted many Asian hospitality operators towards Melbourne CBD’s northern precinct, according to specialist property company The Leasing Agency. Aside from the rising number of students, there are also the ongoing development of high-rise apartment buildings and an enormous daily visitor population in the area.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The accessibility to online trading platforms has made forex trading a popular concept amongst investors, coupled with the fact that interest in the global financial market has peaked. Retail forex traders can now explore trading as a source of daily income without doing so much or risking a lot of resources by investing in smaller trades and volumes.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The partnership between Greggs and Sainsbury’s has taken another step forward with the launch of the first Greggs café inside a Sainsbury’s store. The new Greggs café has opened in Sainsbury’s Crystal Peaks, creating 15 new jobs for the area.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Coles and Woolworths say they are committed to continuing negotiations with a small union representing workers who staged a strike last weekend demanding higher wages and favourable working conditions. Both supermarkets expressed commitment to reach a deal with the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) that would benefit all concerned parties.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The embarc Ventura lobby features vintage-inspired travel posters showcasing all locations throughout California—a recurring theme in our brand’s evolution. Throughout.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Chinese art toy retailer Pop Mart has opened its largest Australian store yet at the Westfield Mt Gravatt Shopping Centre in Brisbane. “We had a stunning grand opening on September 30, where visitors enjoyed a diverse experience and expressed their unique selves through art,” Pop Mart said in a LinkedIn post. Last July, the company opened its first store in Brisbane and its third in Sydney.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

DC Shoes is the infamous skate brand that has been challenging the status quo since it first appeared on the.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Outdoor apparel and equipment brand Macpac has expanded its footprint in Sydney with a new store at Westfield Bondi Junction, the brand’s 53rd in Australia. According to Cathy Seaholme, Macpac’s MD, one of the features of the Bondi Junction store is large fitting rooms for consumers to confirm their preferred gear options. “Our Bondi Junction store will proudly showcase elements from our new brand toolkit,” said Seaholme.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In the summer of 2021, Qingshan Village, which is located in Hangzhou City, commissioned TEAM_BLDG to complete the reconstruction of.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The recent rise of “quiet luxury” has been well-documented, but while many consumers are leaning into classic wardrobe staples like knit sweaters and sleek loafers, other style enthusiasts, especially those in Gen Z and Gen Alpha, are searching for more eclectic “ugly fashion” items — like a pair of Shrek-inspired Crocs. Ugly fashion connotes clashing patterns, clunky or seemingly random details, and a louder-than-life presence, and its rising popularity has relevance for the mainstream ap

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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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Drytac

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Polar Blockout UV allows customers to create highly effective and eye-catching applications across window graphics, POP graphics, decals and stickers. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the North American launch of its new Drytac Polar Blockout UV opaque printable block out film.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail trends tend to surface in the UK and Europe about 12-24 months before they reach Australia. That’s what took me to the UK this month for a fact-finding mission. On the ground, I can report that there are challenges facing UK and European retailers that savvy Australian retailers can learn from to plan ahead. In all these markets, the conversation is hyper-focused on inflation and its impact on the cost of living.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! P Recipe box delivery service Gousto is celebrating the launch of its newest range by offering Brits the opportunity to win a whole year of delicious dinners. The Battle of The Buns is a collection of hot dogs and burgers bursting with unique flavours, from spicy coconut to smokin’ teriyaki.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

ORLANDO, FL – The Premiere Orlando international beauty event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The Premiere Orlando 2024 dates are June 1 st – 3 rd , 2024. Premiere Orlando is the largest beauty show in the United States. It’s the ultimate destination to delve into the latest developments in the beauty industry featuring Hair color trends High fashion nail art Edgy barber designs Makeup Skincare and spa And plenty more!

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Bay Cities

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ensuring safety for food packaging is very important and here at Bay Cities, we take that very seriously. We are proud owners of a C500 digital printer that uses water-based inks, compliant with FDA standards for use with boxes packaged with food.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In response to this challenge, Norwegian conglomerate Orkla, in collaboration with Æra and Bakken & Bæck, launched På(fyll) with the objective of tackling plastic waste and […] The post På(fyll) is a circular service designed to offer refillable containers appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shaftesbury Capital has announced that The Breakfast Club, the award-winning all-day breakfast concept founded by Jonathan Arana-Morton, is to launch its latest location at 55 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials this autumn.

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Retail Bound

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Once a quarter, we highlight a client of ours that is seeing success at retail. This quarter, our spotlight is on AirHood – AirHood is the world’s first portable kitchen air cleaner. Launched on Kickstarter and Indiegogo in 2022, AirHood has sold thousands of units all around the world. We sat down this month with Markus Buck, the Director of Smart Product Concepts, and talked about his company’s product, AirHood.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Recipe box delivery service Gousto is celebrating the launch of its newest range by offering Brits the opportunity to win a whole year of delicious dinners. The Battle of The Buns is a collection of hot dogs and burgers bursting with unique flavours, from spicy coconut to smokin’ teriyaki.

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Scrube

OCTOBER 10, 2023

With the weather cooling down, holidays are soon to come. Seasonal changes offer stores an exciting opportunity to showcase their products in different and unique ways. Not only does it revamp your store presence, but it can also make your customers feel more welcome and excited to shop. This article will discuss how you can change your store for the upcoming seasons.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nearly two-thirds (60%) of furniture firms are expanding their use of visualisation technologies, such as 360 product views and try-before-you-buy features using Augmented Reality. Seventy percent of firms also identified ‘revenue growth’ as a critical priority enabled by 3D visualisation.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Lexicon, owned by a joint venture between Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund (SCREF) and Legal & General Capital, has secured new lettings to Giggling Squid, Søstrene Grene, Robert Dyas, Five Guys, ChopStix, German Doner Kebab, Tortilla, and Mr Simms who have taken a combined 23,500 sq ft of retail and F&B space at the Bracknell-based destination.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Online healthy food retailer MuscleFood.com has agreed a sponsorship deal with Surfing England for the next three years. The deal means the brand will become a key sponsor of the UK Adaptive Team and they were the headline sponsor for the 2023 MuscleFood English Para Surfing Open.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. From Pop-Up Stores to Seamless Experiences The economic recession of 2008 shifted attention towards alternative retailing formats like pop-up stores. Brands must continuously find new ways to connect with customers and present their offerings in relevant ways.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, at its 2023 European Exchange customer conference, Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) announced the findings of its latest international omnichannel research, highlighting how retailers are increasingly digitizing their in-store offering in efforts to improve customer experiences and maintain market share, at a time where cost-of-living chal

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