Wed.Sep 11, 2024

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Visual Merchandising Basics – What to Know as a Retailer

Scrube

When things look good in a store, nine times out of ten, it’s on purpose. Retailers should know the importance of visual merchandising and that it can sometimes make or break a sale. With this in mind, let S-Cube Fixtures walk you through some insights and essentials to know in visual merchandising basics. Read on for more!

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Dolce & Gabbana opens first exclusive David Jones counter in Sydney

Inside Retail

Dolce & Gabanna will open its first beauty counter in David Jones at the Elizabeth Street flagship in Sydney next month. The counter opening builds on the fashion retailer’s expansion of offerings, with the launching of Dolce & Gabanna Beauty and Dolce & Gabanna Casa homewares. “Since David Jones opened its doors in 1838, it has been our mission to sell the best and most exclusive goods,” said Scott Fyfe, David Jones CEO. “We are fortunate to have been trusted

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CarrefourSA and GoWit join forces in retail media advertising partnership

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! GoWit, a leading AdTech company, has joined forces with CarrefourSA, the leading brand in Turkey’s food retail sector, for a revolutionary Retail Media Advertising partnership. This collaboration was established within the framework of the GoWit Retail Media Advertising platform (GoWit RMA), powering the transformation in Retail Media Ads integrati

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Beyond launches global licensing program to expand reach

Inside Retail

Beyond, parent of Bed Bath & Beyond , Overstock and Zulily, has launched a licensing program aimed at expanding its reach to customers around the world. The program, starting with the Bed Bath & Beyond brand, includes product licensing agreements with other retailers – such as mass market, off-price, and online marketplaces – and licensing agreements for stores in Mexico.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Facility Retail: Facility Management and Retail Design

CAAD

Facility Management is the discipline responsible for coordinating the physical spaces, people, and activities within an organization. Facility Management is one of the relatively ‘new’ disciplines in the world of retail design. The idea is simple: it involves the comprehensive management of spaces, infrastructure, and services within an organization , ensuring that the physical environment operates optimally and efficiently.

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Huawei’s groundbreaking tri-foldable phone scorned for $4200 price tag

Inside Retail

Huawei’s new tri-foldable smartphone has ignited nationalistic pride in China with social media abuzz with what supporters see as its ability to out-innovate Apple despite US sanctions – even if many are balking at the phone’s $4200 price tag. The Chinese technology giant unveiled its Mate XT, the industry’s first tri-foldable phone, on Tuesday just hours after Apple introduced its artificial intelligence-enhanced iPhone 16 lineup.

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Three critical elements of high-performance teams

Inside Retail

Broken down to its simplest form, an organisation is a group of people making decisions in pursuit of a purpose. People make the decisions to hire or fire, invest or divest or insource or outsource. Individuals within teams make decisions; however, forming a collective mind and following the old adage ‘Two heads are smarter than one’ is the starting point of building high performance.

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PizzaExpress brings two of its most iconic flavours together with the arrival of American Hot Dough Balls

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! There are duos, and then there are iconic duos, the latest on everyone’s lips being PizzaExpress’ brand-new American Hot Dough Balls – landing in restaurants from today as part of its new Autumn menu. Inspired by the nation’s favourite pizza, PizzaExpress’ American Hot Dough Balls are hotter than the peppers in Nonna’s kitchen – loaded […] If

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Chanel names Simona Cattaneo president of fragrance and beauty division

Inside Retail

Luxury giant Chanel has appointed Simona Cattaneo as the new president of its fragrance and beauty division. She will start in January. Cattaneo will join the house next month and will be on board with current president Anne Kirby, who is set to retire from the position by the end of this year. The company described Cattaneo as a seasoned beauty executive, having worked at Tod’s Group as GM since 2021 and an executive at Coty from 2016, first as its chief marketing officer, before soon after bec

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Korean cuisine takes over UK dining tables and is now available at Sainsbury’s

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Would you recognise Kimchi if it hit you in the face? Almost certainly your next-door neighbour would. They’ve been piling it into their faces like it’s going out of fashion. But they needn’t worry, Kimchi’s worldwide market share value is growing at a CAGR of 5% and will hit $3660m later this year.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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Alkonost mead by Sofya Khmeleva

Retail Design Blog

“Alkonost” is a design concept of craft mead made according to traditional Slavic recipes. The design of the jar is.

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We’re a nation of filthy fridge owners…with one in five admitting to cleaning theirs just twice a year, Lakeland reports

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lakeland’s annual Trends Report launches today, with some sobering, comical and unexpected reveals. Hot off the press is the surprising revelation that 18% of us are cleaning our fridge just twice a year and 16% are managing to do it on an ad hoc basis only, when it becomes noticeably dirty.

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Bank Avera Offices by Mint Architecture AG

Retail Design Blog

Bank Avera’s new building in Wetzikon, designed by Mint Architecture AG, combines authentic interior design with modern workspaces to reflect.

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White Stuff launches Autumn Winter brand campaign “What on Earth”

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! British fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff launches its Autumn brand campaign, ‘What on Earth’, featuring female morris dancing group Boss Morris. Inspired by the earthy tones and natural, sustainable fabrics of White Stuff’s Autumn collection, the campaign evokes folk culture and invites customers to reconnect with the great outdoors.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Introducing Design Week’s new editorial team

Design Week

We are excited to introduce the new Design Week editorial team that will lead the relaunch of the platform later this autumn. Rob Alderson joins as Editor, and Clare Dowdy will be our new Senior Writer. Rob was previously Editor-in-Chief of It’s Nice That, where he led content across digital, print, events and commercial partnerships.

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Superdrug hosts annual Star Awards with celebrity guests

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading high-street retailer, Superdrug, celebrated their annual Star Awards in style at a dazzling, celeb filled evening at JOIA Battersea last night (Tuesday 10th September). Award winning beauty journalist, Ateh Jewel, hosted the evening and was joined by celebrity guests including Princess Andre, TOWIE stars Harry Derbidge, Courtney Green & Chloe

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Paris Saint Germain Flagship Store by oftn studio

Retail Design Blog

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is a football club based in Paris, France, that extends its football culture into lifestyle products, including.

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Andrew Peace Wines partners with England cricket legend Matthew Hoggard MBE

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Australian wine maker, Andrew Peace, has teamed with England cricket legend turned grill school owner, Matthew Hoggard MBE, to fuel a pipeline of content, PR, digital advertising and social media. The campaign supports its retail listings across Co-op, Morrisons and – new for 2024 – Tesco.

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Optimizing Frontend Delivery in Composable Commerce: The Buy vs Build Decision

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Amaal Breaks Ground on Landmark Residential Project in Mohammed Bin Rashid City

Design Middleeast

In a vibrant showcase of innovation and ambition, Amaal, a pioneering real estate developer powered by Ayana Holding, officially broke ground on its much-anticipated debut development project, Amaal 8, within the dynamic Meydan Horizon community. This 48-level mixed-use residential tower heralds a new chapter in urban living, combining modern design with sustainability and ultimate comfort.

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Co-op triples number of member deals

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has today (Wednesday 11th September) tripled its member deals, launching more than 100 new money-saving offers across big brands and own branded products every month until the end of the year. The leading convenience retailer has turbo-charged its popular member offers to its 5.5 million members which started in April last year and has proved [R

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Retail groups welcome Queensland’s tougher crime penalties plan

Inside Retail

Queensland government’s Respect at Work laws, which will impose stronger penalties for assaults in the workplace, have been welcomed by retailers. The legislation will protect workers against sex-based discrimination, harassment, and attitudes that lead to domestic and family violence. It also provides a new aggregating sentencing factor when an individual inflicts violence against a worker.

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Grind launches first bean-to-cup coffee machine in partnership with Sage Appliances

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cult coffee brand Grind has partnered with Sage Appliances to design a bespoke edition of the Barista TouchTM Impress. Exclusive accessories and tailored content make this state-of-the-art bean to cup machine the closest you can get to having a Grind coffee shop in your kitchen, delivering café-quality coffee in seconds.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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Miniso’s giant Indonesian flagship reveals true scope of its global ambitions 

Inside Retail

Founded in 2013, Chinese lifestyle brand Miniso unveiled its largest flagship store yet in Jakarta, Indonesia, last month – and promptly set a new global single-day sales record of over US$166,000. The store, located in Jakarta’s Central Park Mall, boasts nearly 3000sqm and was under construction for nearly 10 months. It features a design concept of Dream Castle Park and offers eight product categories with three IP zones: Harry Potter, Sanrio , and Disney.

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Leading the way in AI integration: ‘less stressed’ shipping and distribution employees most likely to welcome new tech developments, study finds

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Workers within the shipping and distribution industries are the UK’s most positive when it comes to embracing AI, automation and similar technologies, a new study has found. The in-depth global report, by workforce management specialists Quinyx, monitored the attitudes and behaviours of tens of thousands of deskless employees worldwide, across a range of

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Tommy Hilfiger launches Tommy Forever fragrances

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tommy Hilfiger, which is part of PVH Corp., introduces two new fragrances, TOMMY FOREVER and TOMMY GIRL FOREVER, expanding the classic TOMMY HILFIGER fragrance collection. Tommy archives, these scents blend vintage charm with a modern twist, offering a sophisticated olfactory experience.

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Batch payouts: a game-changer for retail efficiency

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! From managing inventory to processing payments, every aspect of a retail operation needs to run like a well-oiled machine to stay competitive. One area that can make a significant impact on overall efficiency is how retail payments are handled, particularly when it comes to managing multiple payments at once.

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Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition

Achieve more with your commerce with the help of Orium’s Composable Commerce Reference Architecture 2024 Edition. Presented in partnership with commercetools, Contentstack, and Google Cloud, this edition is packed with new insights and practical examples to help you navigate changes in digital commerce and construct an adaptable tech stack optimized for efficiency and scalability.

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Customers shopping Morrisons on Amazon can now Earn ‘More’ Points

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Amazon and Morrisons today announced that customers can earn MorePoints – Morrison’s loyalty scheme – when shopping on the Morrisons on Amazon store. Customers can earn More Points from purchases they make on Amazon.co.uk and claim them back as Morrisons More Card Fivers to spend either in Morrisons stores or on Morrisons.com.

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New roadside service station and Co-op set to launch this week in Finmere

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new roadside service station and Co-op store is set to launch this week (Friday, 13 September) located on the A421 adjacent to Finmere Aerodrome Known as Finmere Services, the 24-hour service station includes four electric vehicle charging points; eight fuel pumps at the front plus eight HGV and four AdBlue pumps.

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New Alibaba.com research reveals optimistic business outlook for global SMEs

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Global small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly optimistic about their future business prospects, according to new research from Alibaba.com, a leading platform for business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce.

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