Retail Focus

JANUARY 12, 2022

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and especially the rapid spread of the Omikron variant also have an impact on EuroCIS 2022 , which will now be postponed to May 31 to June 02, 2022. Messe Düsseldorf has decided on this new date in close consultation with the exhibiting companies and participating partners due to the dynamic infection situation and the continued uncertainty regarding travel and quarantine requirements in the individual European countries.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

An already beleaguered retail industry is being pummelled by Omicron. Foot traffic is down in CBDs and shopping centres as consumers return to working from home. And stores are short-staffed as the highly contagious Covid-19 variant forces hordes of people into isolation. We talked to four retailers about Omicron: Maxine Windram, director of specialty apparel store Brava Lingerie; Brittany Garbutt, owner and director of popular restaurant chain Pretzel Australia; Natasha Dwyer, founder of childr

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 12, 2022

After consultation with the ISE exhibitor and visitor community and in the light of the increasing impact of the Omicron variant in Spain, Integrated Systems Events announces that ISE 2022 , scheduled for 1-4 February, has been postponed and will now take place on 10-13 May 2022 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía. . Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, said today: “We’ve been closely monitoring the conditions in Europe and have been working hard on your behalf to balanc

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Staff shortages and supply chain/delivery issues are the most pressing challenges facing retail businesses in Australia at present, according to an online poll conducted by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). Of those surveyed, 76 per cent said they currently have staff in isolation due to Covid-19 exposure. The issue is perhaps most evident at the nation’s biggest supermarkets, where shelves of fresh produce are once again bare, not because of panic-buying customers, but because of the

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Design Week

JANUARY 12, 2022

After two years of the global pandemic and subsequent restrictions that we have all lived through, I think people are ready for some serious stimulation and branding bravery. Where wordmarks and flat design has played on the “less is more, no logo” approach, we will find ourselves entering a world of visual maximalism. Layering, textures, metallics, bold dynamic type and embellishing will come.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

“Challenge the status quo and do not settle.” That is the mantra of Magali Muratore, who joined New York-based fashion brand Tory Burch LLC in July as executive vice president and chief technology officer. “It’s not about being perfect, but instead always reaching for better, jumping in with both feet and not being afraid of change,” said Muratore, who moved from Capital One, where she was senior vice president and chief information officer of Retail, Direct and Sma

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

BWX Limited has appointed Rory Gration as the Group’s new chief executive and managing director effective 1 March, 2022. The succession in leadership comes with an anticipation of strong revenue growth for the financial year of 2022. Dave Fenlon will remain as the Board’s non-executive director said. Gration is an ideal CEO for BWX. “This is the right timing, particularly with the opening of our new facility and following successful completion of the Go-To acquisition, integration of the Flora &

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Spar is launching an own-brand pet food range under its Spar International label, Spar N°1, in a move designed to “provide shoppers with an even wider choice of quality, everyday essential pet food products at great prices”. The new range includes: Spar N°1 Cat multi-pack in Jelly (£3.25) Spar N°1 Dog Alucup with Chicken and. This story continues at Spar unveils new pet food range.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

If there is a singular skill that got us through the last couple of years in one piece, it is creativity. One organisation far ahead of the curve on creative thinking is The Lego Group. Its chief product and marketing officer, Julia Goldin, spoke with Reuters about unlocking and developing this critical skill – not just at the C-Suite, but across entire organisations.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Pladis is bringing back its McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Lemon & Lime. The variant joins existing Pineapple, Cherry and Passion Fruit flavours, available in 122g boxes priced at £1.20. David Titman, marketing director for McVitie’s at Pladis, said: “With over one billion McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes munched each year, it’s no secret that they are a firm. This story continues at Citrus flavour returns to McVitie’s range.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Consumers’ expectations for the health benefits and sustainability of the products that make up their meals and snacks have never been higher. Health has been a dominant trend in food and beverages in recent years and this trend will continue to evolve in 2022, with consumers setting the bar even higher. It’s not enough for products to be good for health, they also need to have a bigger, better impact on the planet or on society more broadly.

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Dezeen

JANUARY 12, 2022

Design studio Linehouse combined stainless steel and meteorites to create a space -themed cafe in central Shanghai as Australian chain Black Star Pastry's first Chinese outpost. The ground floor of the red-brick villa serves as a coffee and pastry shop for Black Star Pastry, which is famous for selling a Strawberry Watermelon Cake that was dubbed "Australia's most Instagrammed dessert" by the New York Times.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Australia Post names new retail divisional chief. Former McDonald’s Australia CEO Catriona Noble has been named as the head of Australia Post’s retail business. Noble, who most recently headed the retail division of ANZ Bank, takes up the Australia Post role of executive GM, retail, reporting to group CEO and MD Paul Graham. She will oversee the company’s network of 4320 post offices.

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Design Week

JANUARY 12, 2022

The government’ Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is seeking the views of designers as it conducts a review of how designs are protected in the UK. A survey has been developed by the office. It proceeds a call for more in-depth views, which will be published at some point before April. According to the IPO, the survey and subsequent call for views is aimed at designers, design-led businesses and.

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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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Almost a quarter of small businesses in nine countries around the world plan to accept digital currencies as a form of payment in 2022, while 13 per cent of consumers in those countries expect retail stores to begin offering crypto payments this year and beyond, according to a survey by Visa Inc. The survey of 2,250 small business owners across nine countries including the United States, Brazil, Singapore and Canada suggests cryptocurrencies may be starting to go mainstream as a means of payment

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VMS

JANUARY 12, 2022

Foxtrot (Chicago) has announced its plans to open 25 new stores in several U.S. cities throughout 2022, according to a company press release. Some locations include Boston, Chicago, New York, Nashville, Miami and Austin, Texas. Originally a digital-only delivery service, the convenience store retailer has since opened 16 physical stores in Dallas, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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Mindful Design

JANUARY 12, 2022

In the last years, a return to the simplicity of mid-century design and the warm look of rustic interiors has reached the commercial interior design world. Many bars, coffee shops and restaurants breathed new life into old ideas and offered their clients the best of both worlds. The latest restaurant furniture trends prove it: Old […]. The post From Subtle to Cool – Latest Restaurant Furniture Trends appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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VMS

JANUARY 12, 2022

JCPenney (Plano, Texas) announced the appointment of two new executives for its C-suite in order to support the retailer’s omnichannel and e-commerce investments, according to a company press release. Sharmeelee Bala, formerly of Gap Inc. and Walmart, will become the retailer’s Chief Information Officer and will be responsible for overseeing IT supporting supply chains, stores, operational centers and corporate related functions.

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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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Talking Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

More than 60% of convenience store staff in Wales regard their job as a long term prospect, according to the latest report on the sector. The Welsh Local Shop Report, produced by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), found that there were 25,000 convenience store staff in Wales, working at nearly 3000 stores. One in. This story continues at Local shop workforce in Wales is committed and secure, says ACS annual report.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 12, 2022

Project Name?Goose Hut Bistro (Beijing Changyingtianjie Store) Design Team?YUANGU Corporation WUZHI Design Designer?Shuang Zhao, Yanan Zheng, Dongjie Ma Landscape Art.

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VMS

JANUARY 12, 2022

Carrefour (Massy, France) is partnering with Retail & More, a subsidiary of Pallini, Greece-based TeleUnicom, to open franchised stores in Greece after leaving the country roughly 10 years ago, according to a company press release and Greek Reporter. Carrefour was previously in a partnership with the Greek retail company Marinopoulos Group but sold its stake in 2012 during the debt crisis in the country.

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Retail Store Windows

JANUARY 12, 2022

As there is so little out there on the high street that's visual we've been looking around for some inspiration for potential retail store windows. If you were around London during the late 80's and early 90's you would have probably come across the likes of Leigh Bowery. We first became aware of him during a production of Because we Must by the super talented Micheal Clark at the Sadlers Well Theatre in 1987 and subsequently through the nightlub scene of the time.

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VMS

JANUARY 12, 2022

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and especially the rapid spread of the Omikron variant EuroCIS 2022, The Leading Trade Fair for Retail Technology, will be postponed from its February date. The event will now be held from May 31 – June 2, 2022, at the fairgrounds on Düsseldorf, Germany. The organizer Messe Düsseldorf decided on this new date in close consultation with the exhibiting companies and participating partners because of the dynamic infection situation and the continued uncertainty

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Convenience stores will continue to play a key role in rural communities that are being denied basic services, suggests a report by Rural England. The report, published today, highlights that more than half of country residents are expecting to make less use of town centre shops than they did before the pandemic. The report also. This story continues at Local shops and post offices crucial to the countryside, says Rural England.

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VMS

JANUARY 12, 2022

Leaders from some of the world’s largest retailers and other influential organizations are among a slate of speakers who will make their debut on the main stage at NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show. “We are thrilled to have nearly a dozen of the biggest and brightest business leaders appear on Big Show’s main stage for the first time. This talented group will offer their global insights and expertise on timely industry topics including consumerism, customer loyalty, merchandising and corporate social

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

A re-structure at newsagent supplier Menzies Distribution has been welcomed by trade body the NFRN as evidence of commitment to the business. As part of the changes, a newstrade business unit has been created, with Grant Jordan, current general manager of newstrade, becoming managing director. NFRN national president Narinder Randhawa said: “We are pleased to.

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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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JANUARY 12, 2022

China’s economy, currently the second-largest in the world, will surpass the United States’ by the end of the decade, according to forecasts from a couple of European firms. The Chinese government will rely on state investment, high-tech development and domestic consumption to grow GDP 5.7% each year through 2025 and 4.7% annually through 2030, the UK-based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) forecasted in its report.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Sales of champagne and premium food fed into Sainsbury’s trading update today to raise its full-year profit guidance to £720m before tax, up from £660m. Record amounts were spent on champagne and sparkling wine as customers celebrated Christmas, Overall, grocery sales were fractionally up by 0.1% in the 16 weeks to 8 January compared to. This story continues at Sainsbury’s has a champagne Christmas – literally.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, has completed the acquisition of same day delivery company CitySprint, following the recent approval of the transaction by the Competition and Markets Authority. DPD UK first announced that it was buying CitySprint last August. The completion of the deal means that DPD UK’s customers will now be able to access CitySprint’s same day and specialist delivery services in the UK, while CitySprint will be able to offer its customers access to DPD UK’s domest

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VMS

JANUARY 12, 2022

Leaders from some of the world’s largest retailers and other influential organizations are among a slate of speakers who will make their debut on the main stage at NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show. “We are thrilled to have nearly a dozen of the biggest and brightest business leaders appear on Big Show’s main stage for the first time. This talented group will offer their global insights and expertise on timely industry topics including consumerism, customer loyalty, merchandising and corporate social

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