Talking Retail

AUGUST 13, 2021

Walkers is launching a range of crisps inspired by local restaurants. The Local Taste Icons range will roll-out from 16 August and includes: Madras Curry – inspired by The Radhuni, Edinburgh Thai Green Curry – inspired by Mantra Thai Dining, Newcastle Fish & Chips – inspired by The Wetherby Whaler Chicken Burrito – inspired by. This story continues at Walkers supports local eateries with restaurant-style flavours.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Design China Beijing returns in September for a fourth edition with the theme Nature, Nurture and Sustainable Beauty. The focus of Beijing’s four-day festival, organisers explain, will be sustainable materials and industrial research. It aims to showcase China’s “pivotal role” on the global design stage, the festival’s team says, bringing together both home-grown and international speakers, as well as a trade show of over 100 brands and designers under the umbrella

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 13, 2021

Regal Bakery has added a range of bite-sized cookies to its snacking bakery portfolio. The Minis range includes Coconut Minis, Almond Minis, Cashew Minis, Nan Khatie Minis (shortcake biscuit), Pistachio Minis, and Zeera Minis (made with cumin seeds), available in 350g cartons retailing at £1.69. The brand said the range is ideal for consumers who. This story continues at Regal Bakery rolls out Minis cookie range.

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Design Week

AUGUST 13, 2021

Dearness Only has developed an identity for Spruce, a powdered fruit drink designed to help people who don’t like drinking water. Spruce’s offering is akin to squash, but with added nutritional and environmental benefits. Each powder is formulated only with dehydrated fruits and vegetables, making it a healthier alternative to other soft drinks, according to the brand.

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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.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Adidas (Herzogenaurach, Germany) has reached a deal to divest Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (New York), reports CNN. Adidas purchased Reebok in 2006 for $3.8 billion and will sell the struggling brand for approximately $2.5 billion. “Part of the issue was a lack of clarity around what Adidas wanted Reebok to be. As a result, it was neither seen as the go-to brand for sporting professionals nor for those looking for athleisure fashion and style,” Neil Saunders, managing director of

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 13, 2021

We’ve selected six design projects trying to offset the carbon emissions associated with cremation for a more sustainable way to die. It might seem morbid but world events have us thinking about mortality recently. So, we’ve decided to look at the different ways you can be sustainable after death, starting with cremation. The practice of disposing of bodies by burning is almost as old as the human race itself and has been practised by many civilisations.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 13, 2021

Home and garden expert Homebase is bringing the best of its products, ideas and inspiration to Bradford, with a brand-new store on Enterprise 5 Retail Park.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Giant Eagle (Pittsburgh, Pa.) will become the first U.S. grocery and c-store chain to accept payments via PayPal and Venmo, reports WPXI. The new forms of payment can be used at the retailer’s 474 supermarket and GetGo stores. To pay, shoppers simply open the PayPal or Venmo app on their mobile device, select “Scan” and then “Show to Pay.” They can also use Venmo QR codes to pay using a stored debit or credit card, bank draft or Venmo balance.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 13, 2021

Snacking brand Forest Feast has added two new lines to its Halloween portfolio, featuring glow in the dark packaging. The Witches Pick N’ Mix variant contains a mix of fizzy worms, chocolate pretzels, yogurt raisins and milk chocolate beans. The Bonfire BBQ variant includes a mix of barbecue and buffalo flavoured peanuts with dry roasted. This story continues at Forest Feast expands Halloween portfolio.

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All Work

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why get a standing desk anyway? Are standing desks overrated? The 10 Best Standing Desks for the Hybrid Workplace. More people are working from home than ever before. These same people aren’t expending energy on the commute or moving around a large office environment like they used to. Sedentary occupations have risen dramatically over the past 50-60 years.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 13, 2021

McColl’s has reported mixed interim results and announced plans to increase the number of its Morrisons Daily stores from 56 to 350. In order to finance that expansion the convenience store group said it was issuing shares in a bid to raise £35m. It has already conditionally placed £30m worth of shares. Despite the bullish. This story continues at McColl’s plans to expand Morrisons Daily format rapidly after mixed financial results.

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All Work

AUGUST 13, 2021

We are in the midst of a vast global re-imagining of the physical embodiment and social fabric of the workplace. As businesses began to plot their incremental return towards occupying their physical spaces in the spring of 2021, the call for adopting a new Hybrid work model sounded with magnitude. Bergmeyer’s Rachel Zsembery shares what constitutes a successful hybrid work model and how it is structured.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 13, 2021

The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that it will fall into line with the English date of 16 August to allow workers who are ‘pinged’ by the NHS Covid app to take a PCR test rather than self-isolate. Northern Ireland retailers had previously expressed frustration that Northern Ireland was the only part of the United. This story continues at Northern Ireland follows rest of the UK in stopping automatic self-isolation.

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All Work

AUGUST 13, 2021

Why get a standing desk anyway? Are standing desks overrated? Is it time to take a stand? More people are working from home than ever before. These same people aren’t expending energy on the commute or moving around a large office environment like they used to. Sedentary occupations have risen dramatically over the past 50-60 years. Increasingly, people are sitting for an average of 40+ hours each week.

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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.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

This is such a simple scheme while creating a big impact. Whether this is a launch of the Le Pliage Green bag or they are just highlighting it (we're assuming launch as luxury brands have been very slow to pick up on the environmental thread), a product which has recycled polyamide canvas and described as having a environmental-style (is this just Green washing then?).

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 13, 2021

Bestway has appointed former McColl’s Retail executive Tim Fairs as its new director of marketing. Previously customer director with McColl’s, Fairs has also worked for Virgin, Dixons Car Phone Warehouse and Clinton Cards. In his new role, Fairs will lead the marketing teams in Bestway’s Retail fascias including Best-one, Costcutter, Bargain Booze and Wine Rack.

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E Delevry

AUGUST 13, 2021

Yodel has released its fourth-quarter trading update, with an overall increase in volumes between April and June of 12% compared to Q4 in its 2020 financial year. Total volumes in the twelve months to June 2021 have grown by 28% compared to the twelve months to June 2020. Full-year revenue was slightly over the previous guidance of £563m, up from £430m in FY20.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 13, 2021

WKD is running an extensive campaign to support its Love Island partnership. It kicks off with a TV advert featuring the strapline “WKD coupled up with Love Island; Love it!” It is also running across non-TV devices, including the Love Island app and across WKD’s social channels. The brand is also launching Love Island designs. This story continues at WKD bolsters Love Island partnership.

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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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E Delevry

AUGUST 13, 2021

New research from Reuters Events Supply Chain, in partnership with Blue Yonder, shows that retailers and brands are making the most of the omnichannel opportunities seen in the last 18 months, but are also re-evaluating risk in their supply chain as a result of the pandemic. From constraints on raw materials, to labour shortages, to growing cybersecurity threats on distributed networks, pandemic-related challenges have shifted supply chain risk management priorities, according to the 2021 State

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Parcel Pending

AUGUST 13, 2021

Parcel Pending Lockers Become a Must-Have Amenity for Residents and Property Managers Alike at Two St. Thomas. About Two St. Thomas: Lease-up began in 2018. 250 Units. Luxury living in the Yorkville district of Toronto, Ontario. Average number of packages pre-pandemic: 886/month. Average number of packages during pandemic: 1,827/month. Introduction.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

Which Way Will We Go? Wayfinding in Retail Stores, 2021 Parents who watched “Moana” on repeat during quarantine are very familiar with the term “wayfinding.” During the height of the pandemic, many stores used one-way aisles and directional signage to create a specific flow to traffic within the store to aid social distancing.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

In response to a challenge by animal rights organization Animal Outlook, the NAD has determined that Butterball, LLC should discontinue several ad claims and slogans for its “all natural” turkeys. The National Advertising Division (“NAD”), a part of the Better Business Bureau (“BBB”) National Programs, offers non-binding dispute resolution services to members about advertising claims.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 13, 2021

A new pasta range, which was first created for the UK Government’s Coronavirus Food Parcel Scheme during the first lockdown in 2020, is now available to stockists. ROC CO BRANDS offers new Pasta Per Tutti (‘pasta for everyone’), whose range consists of three classics: penne, fusilli, spaghetti, and costs £1.09 – £1.19 per 500g retail pack. Entrepreneur Aldo Chiappetta created the business during a time when pasta was extremely hard to come by.

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E Delevry

AUGUST 13, 2021

Deliveroo has announced the appointment of Devesh Mishra as chief product and technology officer. He joins from Amazon where he has held various senior roles, most recently vice president, global supply chain. Mishra will be responsible for Deliveroo’s tech org, which contains the company’s engineering, data science, design and product development functions.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 13, 2021

Lidl is launching a glitz kitchen collection, with a range of products on offer in either rose gold blush or sleek black variations. From toasters to wall clocks, Lidl’s Tower collection will add sparkle to kitchens across the nation.

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Compliantia

AUGUST 13, 2021

Did you know that wellness is a $1.5 trillion industry globally? As the economy slowly recovers from the COVID-19 crisis, consumer spending and interest in personal wellness are once again on the rise. . However, the market is still extremely competitive and crowded — and the only real way to be profitable is to make sure that your brand connects with customers on a deeper level.

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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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Retail Times

AUGUST 13, 2021

As climate activist Greta Thunberg calls out the fashion industry for its failure to respond to the climate emergency following the release of a new IPCC report that labelled it ‘code red for humanity’, new findings from parcelLab, the leading Operations Experience Management platform, highlight a systematic failure across DTC retailers to deliver on environmental promises.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 13, 2021

Today, we are throwing a spotlight on German designer Johannes Budde and his strikingly sustainable one-piece coffee table CUT. At DesignWanted we believe in spotlighting up-and-coming talent and today, we are focusing our attention on the founder of creative studio Budde—Johannes Budde. The designer was recently chosen by us to be awarded at the first edition of Isola Design Awards and under the Furniture & Product Design category.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 13, 2021

A five-figure project to install striking exterior and interior signage at Primark’s new multi-million-euro flagship store on Prague’s Wenceslas Square has been completed.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 13, 2021

As part of its new menu, leading sushi franchise Sushi Daily, owned by KellyDeli, has launched a new range for those who think they can handle the heat.

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Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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