Inside Retail
MARCH 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI), the metaverse and ChatGPT are creating the biggest buzz so far this year, and it’s no surprise to see the fashion industry catching the wave. Last year saw numerous brands launching virtual collections, including Gucci, Adidas, Zara and Prada. Gucci’s “digital shoes” are only designed to be worn in the metaverse, there’s no actual physical product available.
Retail Focus
MARCH 27, 2023
Pop-up experiences that last a few days or several months have been around for the last decade, but post-Covid we have seen a huge increase in this form of retail which is in large part driven by the increase in D2C brands looking to explore physical interaction with their audiences. The key downfall of a D2C brand in the eyes of a consumer is the lack of physical presence where you get the chance to pick up, turn on or try on its products.
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Inside Retail
MARCH 27, 2023
Retail spending rose 6.4 per cent year on year in February levelling out after a period of increased volatility, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Month on month, turnover rose 0.2 per cent as shoppers spent more than $35 billion in stores and online. Spending in food-related industries grew steadily in February however non-food industry sectors yielded a mixed result as consumers refrained from making “discretionary” spending.
Retail Focus
MARCH 27, 2023
Sports retail giant, Frasers Group, has opened a new flagship Sports Direct store in Manchester, providing sports enthusiasts with a modern and engaging retail experience. The multi-million-pound investment has transformed the Arndale Centre space, one of the city’s main shopping destinations, into a five-floor retail destination with dedicated areas for football, running, specialist sports, men’s, women’s, and kids’ wear.
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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.
Inside Retail
MARCH 27, 2023
Group chairman Solomon Lew has commended Premier Investment’s strong half year results, attributing standout performances to careful management and execution. The group – which owns and operates brands including Dotti, Peter Alexander, Just Jeans, Smiggle, Portmans and Jacqui E, and features over 1,100 stores across six countries – saw net profit after tax rise by 6.5 per cent compared to the first half of FY2022, to $174.3 million.
Retail Focus
MARCH 27, 2023
Fortnum & Mason has announced a ground-breaking project to revolutionise the 3 rd floor of its historic flagship, 181 Piccadilly, creating an experiential hub dedicated to extraordinary food and drink. Customers will be able to collaborate with guests from every corner of the culinary world in a purpose-built Food and Drink Studio where they can take part in customer workshops, live cooking demonstrations, and experimentation in a new multi-use kitchen.
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Retail Focus
MARCH 27, 2023
Authenticity is now a key new driver for revenue and loyalty among UK shoppers as the trend for more mindful consumption continues, the latest research from Asendia , the leader in international ecommerce and mail delivery solutions, reveals. Original research of over 8,000 global shoppers in Asendia’s ‘How To Sell Direct In The Age Of The Conflicted Shopper’ Report, including over 1,000 UK consumers, showed more than seven in ten (70%) of UK shoppers would spend more money with retailers they p
Inside Retail
MARCH 27, 2023
Paypal has won the Solution Provider of the year award at the Australian Vendors in Partnership (VIP) Awards show last night. The VIP awards celebrate partnerships that have overcome challenges within the retail industry and recognise solutions that “power and transform the ecosystem” The event, which took place on the Gold Coast, attracted key industry leaders, executives, and experts who commemorated the winners and their achievements.
Design Wanted
MARCH 27, 2023
Introducing the KIBB, a revolutionary agricultural transport option developed by CAKE. Massive machines tending to the needs of vast fields of crops aren’t an uncommon sight […] The post Revolutionizing large-scale farming with KIBB by Cake appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MARCH 27, 2023
During the pandemic, food delivery experienced a rapid increase in demand, as people all around the world followed social distancing guidelines and stayed home. For brands like Domino’s, this was a huge challenge, but also a huge opportunity. Now, as the world returns to a sense of normalcy, how has the food delivery industry changed ? Last week, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises’ group chief digital and technology officer Michael Gillespie explained to Inside Retail how the business has grown its deli
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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.
All Work
MARCH 27, 2023
Designers are using AI to reveal what the future of the built environment could look like. The living building — a structure that symbioses with nature — will play an important role. Ancient materials and methods are the key when it comes to making living buildings a reality. Although the concept might seem new, biophilia — the human race’s innate desire to connect with the natural world — has been inspiring the design of manufactured environments for thousands of years.
Inside Retail
MARCH 27, 2023
In February, ShopBack, a shopping, rewards and payments platform, partnered with Sunway Pyramid, a mall in Malaysia, on the ShopFiesta event to reward shoppers with promotions and giveaways. It was all about boosting in-store shopping. According to Eddy Han, general manager of ShopBack Malaysia, 2023 will be a year of growth for the brand. “We are gearing up for retail and e-commerce trends in 2023, where the Malaysian retail industry is forecasted to grow at 3.5 per cent year-on-year,” he told
Hunton Andrews Kurth
MARCH 27, 2023
On March 23, 2023, the FTC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at deceptive and unfair practices involving recurring charges for automatically renewing subscriptions and memberships. The proposed rule is part of a broader FTC initiative designed to crack down on “ dark pattern ” tactics that retailers employ to aid in customer acquisition and retention, among other things.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
We recently showcased our latest exhibition stand for Array STI Norland at Solar Power Africa, featuring a warm and welcoming.
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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 Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Authenticity is now a key new driver for revenue and loyalty among UK shoppers as the trend for more mindful consumption continues, the latest research from Asendia, the leader in international ecommerce and mail delivery solutions, reveals.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
All Design Studio (ADS): Reconstruct a Contemporary Lifestyle Aesthetics Space Through a Balanced Approach This project is a retail premise.
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Fortnum & Mason has announced a ground-breaking project to revolutionise the 3rd floor of its historic flagship, 181 Piccadilly, creating an experiential hub dedicated to extraordinary food and drink.
Drytac
MARCH 27, 2023
The enhanced film allows customers to bring vibrant colours and stunning graphics to applications such as window advertisements, screen displays and white goods decoration. Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the global availability of its enhanced ViziPrint Impress White PET film.
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
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
As members of the Muslim community begin fasting during Ramadan, Uber and Uber Eats are expanding their ‘Sundown Spots’ Iftar diners across the UK, adding over 17 new locations for couriers and drivers, participating in Ramadan, supporting their hard work during the holy month.
Design Wanted
MARCH 27, 2023
In this interview, Ivan Tallarico – Co-founder of the innovation hub Designtech in Milan – shared his journey as an entrepreneur in the design and innovation […] The post The role of innovation design in tackling future challenges – Interview with Ivan Tallarico appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Braehead, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that Superdrug has opened a new, expanded store at the centre.
Mike Anthony
MARCH 27, 2023
“How much money should I spend on consumer marketing versus shopper marketing?” It’s a question I’m often asked by clients and at conferences. They question is sometimes phrased differently (“what percentage of my spend should go in-store”; “What is the best split between above-the-line and below-the-line spend?”). The answer is “it depends”: every situation is different.
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Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Fortnum & Mason has announced a ground-breaking project to revolutionise the 3rd floor of its historic flagship, 181 Piccadilly, creating an experiential hub dedicated to extraordinary food and drink.
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Ginori 1735, the expression of the Italian excellence in the field of luxury and lifestyle, one of the world’s leading brands in pure porcelain and in the design, announces the opening on 17th March of its worldwide first home fragrance exclusive corner located inside the Home Fragrances Room in Harrods, London’s prestigious luxury department store.
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Fast Retailing Group’s global apparel brands UNIQLO and Theory will open the doors to a large, 1,450sqm joint store, located in the heart of historic Covent Garden with entrances on Long Acre and Floral Street on Thursday 27 April. The store covers three expansive floors of UNIQLO LifeWear and Theory alongside beautiful original features.
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Internet sales continue to grow in prominence in UK retail. Of course, 2020 and 2021 witnessed tremendous spikes in sales taking place online, but the upward trend of eCommerce has continued ever since. For some, however, it might be a bit surprising to see that internet sales are still far from being dominant just yet.
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
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Recognised as the UK’s premier luxury fashion retailer, Harvey Nichols, today announces that the appointment of Annabel Thorburn as e-commerce director. The appointment follows two senior hires to bolster the leadership team. Thorburn joins the company as e-commerce director. She will be joining Harvey Nichols in April 2023.
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY), a global leader in materials science and digital identifications solutions, today publishes its latest “Digital Consumer Behavior” report produced in partnership with audience insights company GWI. The study examined the attitudes and behaviors of more than 6,300 clothing shoppers across seven countries (U.K., U.S., France, Germany, China, Mexico and Japan).
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
New search data from MediaVision as part of its annual fashion report has revealed ‘bridge’ brands such as Phase Eight, Cos and Birkenstock are growing in popularity among fashion consumers.
Retail Times
MARCH 27, 2023
Fertility wellness brand OVUM has launched the world’s first fully recyclable pregnancy test, following the success of its fertility supplement that is trusted by some of the UK and Europe’s leading fertility clinics and NHS trusts. Supporting OVUM to bring fully recyclable pregnancy tests to market are environmental partners, Enval and rePurpose Global.
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