Inside Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Sales in department store David Jones jumped during the last year despite the continuation of the Covid-19 crisis and intermittent lockdowns hampering trade. Sales in the department store rose 2.3 per cent during the year to June 27, and 0.9 per cent in comparable stores, as customers increasingly shopped online through lockdown and unprofitable space was minimised.
Retail Focus
JULY 20, 2021
CBRE Global Investors has today announced that sustainability-focused department store, Know the Origin, has opened its latest pop-up and first zero-waste store at community-led retail and leisure destination, Angel Central. Bringing together a line-up of next-generation ethical brands, and setting the new standard of sustainability, Know the Origin has opened its pop-up store at 11 Parkfield Street.
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Inside Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Preliminary industry-wide sales fell 1.8 per cent in June compared to a month prior according to the latest retail figures released by the ABS on Wednesday, as the impact of a renewed Covid-19 outbreak stifled trade. Victoria led the falls at 3.5 per cent, with its fourth lockdown largely falling within June, while New South Wales saw a 2 per cent fall and Queensland 1.5 per cent.
Retail Focus
JULY 20, 2021
A multi-million pound programme of investment announced today by Ellandi , a UK privately-owned shopping centre operator, is set to transform Merry Hill shopping centre near Birmingham into a best-in-class regional retail destination and the most vibrant family lifestyle destination in the West Midlands by July 2025. Delivered over five years and beginning with a first stage relaunch in September 2021, the £50 million+ investment will mean Merry Hill is the first former intu asset to undergo a m
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Inside Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Toys ‘R’ Us is planning to open a first-of-its-kind experience centre at a new headquarters and logistics hub it is building in the Melbourne suburb of Clayton, as the strategic review and restructure of the business comes to an end. Set to open next June, the experience centre will be a “very unique place for children, adults and families to experience toys and Toys ‘R’ Us”, Dr Louis Mittoni, Toys ‘R’ Us CEO and managing director, told Inside Retail.
Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Premier has unveiled its latest design concepts after a trial at the store run in Sheffield by retailer Mandeep Singh. As part of an extension of his store to 1750 sq ft, Premier helped Mandeep install a wide range of improvements, including several specialist sections highlighting what the store offers. These include: Refresh @ Premier. This story continues at New look Premier highlights brand’s latest innovations.
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Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Snacking company Pladis has rolled out a £1m new design for its Carr’s brand. The design will run across Carr’s entire portfolio, including new Carr’s Black Olive Melts (150g; £1.49) and its Crispbreads, Flatbreads and Ciabatta. The move aims to inspire shoppers to “tuck into Carr’s range of premium crackers during snacking occasions which extend. This story continues at Pladis unveils new design for premium cracker brand.
Inside Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Online marketplace Kogan will deliver its fifth year of consecutive sales growth as active customers soared 46 per cent to over 3 million in the year to June 30, according to unaudited figures released on Wednesday. According to the business, gross sales were up 52 per cent to $1.17 billion and EBITDA 23 per cent to $61.1 million for the year despite an unforeseen decrease in expected demand.
Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
A.G. Barr its “No Added Boring” campaign for its Rubicon brand, as part of a wider £4m investment. The TV advert will run for six weeks across advertising screens, video-on-demand channels, Spotify and social media platforms, supported by a five-week sampling campaign. A.G. Barr has also launched a range of branded POS tools for stores. This story continues at Rubicon returns to TV with £4m investment.
Inside Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Off-White’s founder, Virgil Abloh, is to sell a majority stake of his Off-White label to LVMH Group. The US designer, entrepreneur, and DJ – who has held the role of artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear for three years – has committed to work with LVMH on new luxury fashion projects across multiple categories. Abloh founded Milan-based Off-White in 2012.
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Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Confectionery manufacturer Swizzels has launched a summer campaign for its Squashies brand. The “Squashathon” campaign will feature across Swizzels’ social media channels throughout July and August, running summer-themed challenges with daily prizes on offer. POS and displays materials will also be available for retailers. Clare Lynch, Squashies brand manager at Swizzels, said: ‘‘Squashies continues to.
Inside Retail
JULY 20, 2021
“I’ve seen grown men cry,” says Captain Tejinder Singh, who hasn’t set foot on dry land in more than seven months and isn’t sure when he’ll go home. “We are forgotten and taken for granted,” he says of the plight facing tens of thousands of seafarers like him, stranded at sea as the Delta variant of the coronavirus wreaks havoc on shore. “People don’t know how their supermarkets are stocked up.”.
Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Meat-free brand Taste & Glory has launched a £1m marketing campaign to “showcase its outstanding taste credentials”. The “Notoriously Glorious” campaign is running until September across TV and video-on-demand, digital and social media platforms, focusing on the brand’s core message: “free of meat, full of taste”. Taste & Glory will also be running a sampling.
Design Wanted
JULY 20, 2021
From 29 to 31 October 2021, EDIT Napoli returns : the international fair directed by Emilia Petruccelli and curated by Domitilla Dardi is dedicated to independent designers and design authors. For its third consecutive edition, the event will be hosted within the spaces of the Complesso Monumentale di San Domenico Maggiore and within some of the most symbolic venues of Neapolitan and Mediterranean culture.
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.
Snap Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Nowadays, starting a business is easier than ever, but developing it into a successful and evolving company is no easy fit. The digital world provides the perfect opportunity for you, with no cost, to expand and develop your business. Everyone is online, making the social media platforms one of the most profitable spaces to place your business, attract new clients, meet those selling goals, and evolve.
Retail Times
JULY 20, 2021
A good Google review rating from customers is more important for restaurants, and more likely to draw in more customers, than a good health and safety rating, according to new research from Durham University Business School.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 20, 2021
Alchemy-inspired Speciality Coffee Inheriting the sprite of the ancient alchemy, Roster Alchemy shares the endeavour to perfect their coffee. Aligned.
Retail Times
JULY 20, 2021
The iconic entertainment retailer hmv celebrates its 100th birthday today, revealing its plans for the year ahead and the future of its business.
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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.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 20, 2021
Desiring a space where imagination flows free, IncepTech’s new offices provide a boundless landscape to inspire employees to do their.
Retail Times
JULY 20, 2021
Grocers need to find smarter ways to make on line orders pay, says Jacob Tveraabak, CEO of grocery retail technology firm StrongPoint.
Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Sainsbury’s has unilaterally decided to close down its wholesale business and therefore stop supplying the SimplyFresh group with Sainsbury-labelled products. SimplyFresh announced this morning that as a result of Sainsbury’s decision it no longer has an ongoing agreement with the supermarket as a supplier. Sainsbury’s said that if SimplyFresh wished it could continue to receive.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 20, 2021
Working with the shell of an existing building that used to be the ( IBC) International Broadcast Center during the.
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
Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Indian snacks brand Cofresh has expanded its Grills and Crackers ranges with two new flavours, in response to the “of shared snacking occasions with friends and family”. Mango Chutney Grills (80g; 83p) and Onion Bhaji Corn Crackers (60g; 83p) will be supported by PR and social media advertising, as well as in-store activity such as. This story continues at Cofresh adds new flavours to Crackers and Grills ranges.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 20, 2021
The project is located in Beijing’s Wangjing QiLinShe, a lively neighborhood with restaurants of various regional cuisines. For this complex.
Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
Grocery sales fell by 5.1% in the 12 weeks to 11 July 2021, research reveals. The latest Kantar figures indicate that despite the year-on-year decline, sales are still better compared with two years ago, before the pandemic hit. Shoppers spent £3bn more on groceries in 2021 than in the same period in 2019. The easing. This story continues at Grocery sales dip from pandemic highs, but football provides a booze boom.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 20, 2021
Almost a decade after Stone Island relocated within London‘s coveted Soho shopping area, the popular Italian apparel brand has not.
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Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
The Bestway Wholesale group saw turnover increase to £2.55 billion in the year to June 2020, up from from £2.51 billion in 2019, the company has announced. EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) increased more sharply, by 81%, from £20.8m in 2019 to £37.9m in 2020. Bestway’s managing director, Dawood Pervez, said that.
Retail Store Windows
JULY 20, 2021
Rock Climbing appears to be the theme here at this brands' store along Sloane street. We've seen this scrolling text scheme for some time now although of course yet again we cant be too choosey given the circumstances. The shade of Green applied here with the small figures however are a great edition and nice to see some props added to their installation too.
Talking Retail
JULY 20, 2021
The number of customers who consider sustainability before buying groceries has risen by 25% in two years, according a new report. Neither recession nor the pandemic appear to have dampened increasing enthusiasm for shopping green, says the research, which was commissioned by the food company Ecotone UK whose portfolio includes Clipper Teas, Whole Earth and.
VMS
JULY 20, 2021
(PRESS RELEASE) FAIRFAX, VA – InfoComm 2021 will host D=SIGN, the digital signage conference, as two half-day programs on Oct. 26-27, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Produced in partnership with the Digital Signage Federation (DSF), the conference will explore the solutions, innovations, and big ideas around digital signage.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach
More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio
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