Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2021
Remember the debate over e-commerce versus brick and mortar? It didn’t last long. Online and in-person selling quickly became complementary strategies and soon that model gave way to omnichannel retailing – delivering a seamless customer experience across all platforms including physical space, e-commerce, mobile applications, and social media.
Dezeen
MAY 3, 2021
Shopping centres don't have to "bright, white and shiny" according to AIM Architecture , which has transformed the Xintiandi mall in Shanghai by adding natural materials and plants. The previously underused atrium has been reimagined in the spirit of a garden plaza, with wooden surfaces, plants hanging down from the balconies and natural light filtering in from above.
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Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2021
] While live-streaming platforms may once have been reserved for gamers and their fans, luxury fashion brands are increasingly turning to this unique method of connecting with consumers. Last September, Burberry’s virtual fashion show as part of London Fashion Week was broadcast live on the maison’s website and on the streaming platform Twitch.
Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
The Corona Plastic-Free Challenge has launched today within the 100+ Accelerator, a global program founded in 2018 by Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) accelerating sustainable solutions from start-ups in Fortune 500 CPG companies. As part of the brand’s long-standing dedication to protecting the environment, the initiative will identify, fund and pilot sustainable innovations for plastic reduction across supply chains.
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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
MAY 3, 2021
Sydney-based retail and dining precinct Skittle Place will lure in more high-end retailers due to the high occupancy rate of the five-star hotel, SKYE Suites Sydney, which sits above the precinct, according to owner Crown Group. Additionally, office workers are returning to the CBD as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, which is driving a recovery for local retailers from market loss last year due to the lockdown, said Michael Charlton, Crown Group general manager of commercial and retail.
Retail Store Windows
MAY 3, 2021
We have really missed being out there looking at the latest schemes from brands like this. The whole store has been illuminated in a fabulous shade of Blue with their windows filled with wonderful props. Time for Tea is their latest promotion which we are guessing is (at least in part) promoting their afternoon tea experience inside the store. Social distancing will of course be very important to the brand and we're confidant that you can still have a wonderful experience here.
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Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
MySize, the developer and creator of e-commerce measurement solutions, has announced the launch of an application with added direct-to-retailer sizing. The solution provides customers shopping for footwear and apparel online with highly-accurate sizing for more than 120 retailers, with recommendations shown directly on the retailers’ sites when navigated to from the MySizeID app.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2021
Mexican fast food chain Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is planning to open an additional 30 drive-thrus in Australia over the next 12 months, which will bring the company’s total store count to over 180 locations across Australia, Singapore, Japan and the US. Ultimately, GYG founder and CEO Steven Marks believes there’s room for at least 500-600 locations in Australia, where the first GYG opened in 2006.
Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
THIS, the pioneer of creating hyper-realistic plant-based products that look and taste just like meat, has announced its arrival in Morrisons. The addition of another major supermarket stockist is a big milestone for THIS, and its rapidly expanding consumer fanbase who can now buy their products in over 3,000 retailers.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2021
Furniture firm Nick Scali’s written orders grew 50 per cent during the third quarter, continuing the strong trading momentum the business enjoyed during its first half. Due to this ongoing positive momentum, Nick Scali is forecasting its full-year EBITDA to hit $120 million and resulting net profit to fall in the range of $78 to $80 million – a 90 per cent increase on the year prior.
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Design Wanted
MAY 3, 2021
If ADDI has to visualize their creative process, it will be a circle made of four sectors: Inspiration, Interaction, Ideation & Innovation. An iterative path leading to holistic, playful design solutions and along which ADDI’s Creative Director Andreas Karlsson is about to guide us. A couple of months ago, we spotted ‘Playful Furniture’ as part of our Instagram community’s interests ; so, we decided to collect a bunch of fun designs in line with that specific concept.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2021
Online marketplace eBay is stepping up its sneaker game by opening almost 90,000 new sneaker listings which are to be fulfilled direct from the US. The move is back by the launch of its ‘Authority Guarantee’ program, which, once purchased, will put products through a dedicated authentication centre in New York or Las Vegas for physical inspection, and will cover the cost of the item’s international delivery to Australia.
VMS
MAY 3, 2021
After formal introductions to the contact furniture industry earlier this year, Division Twelve is excited to make this relationship a little more…personable. The company is thrilled to announce the opening of its dedicated showrooms in Chicago, Toronto and New York. Located on the third floor of Chicago’s famous Merchandise Mart, the new Division Twelve showroom is designed by best-in-class firm Figure3 and mirrors the brand’s goals to spark joy and creativity.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2021
A new skincare brand for kids is set to shake up the usually adult-only category with an e-commerce offer, and immersive and fun stores. Allkinds — which describes itself as a “selfcare brand that’s fuelled by fun” — aims to build confidence in kids. “Kids have a lot to deal with,” Paula Gorman, Allkinds general manager, told Inside Retail. “They face a lot of emotion in a fast-paced, social-media-driven, always-on world that demands they try on all sorts of selves.
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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
MAY 3, 2021
Nomadic Dairy is welcoming people back to work with the first stage of an urban-focused, out-of-home, ad campaign that includes tube and train stations.
Inside Retail
MAY 3, 2021
Online marketplace eBay is stepping up its sneaker game by opening almost 90,000 new sneaker listings which are to be fulfilled direct from the US. The move is back by the launch of its ‘Authority Guarantee’ program, which, once purchased, will put products through a dedicated authentication centre in New York or Las Vegas for physical inspection, and will cover the cost of the item’s international delivery to Australia.
Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
Knoops is taking its expertly crafted chocolate drinks on the road this summer thanks to its latest four-wheel arrival.
Retail Design Blog
MAY 3, 2021
The spaces where “we” often gather – tennis courts, locker rooms, swimming pools, etc… are the construction’s design inspiration. 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
Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
XPO Logistics has announced that Bill Fraine will become the chief commercial officer of GXO Logistics, Inc., the intended spin-off of XPO's logistics business. He will be responsible for leading GXO's go-to-market activities, with a focus on aligning growth with long-term value creation when the planned separation is complete.
VMS
MAY 3, 2021
A union that represents Macy’s (New York) employees has won its challenge of a self-checkout-based sales policy that eliminate their commissions, reports CNBC. An independent arbitrator ruled the rule is a violation of its bargaining agreement. In the future, Macy’s is required to exclude departments that offer commission-based pay from the self-checkout feature.
Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
A community food store in Birmingham where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a fresh new look following an investment of over £117,000.
Retail Store Windows
MAY 3, 2021
After many months of lockdowns, shutdowns, no travel, no socialising, and so on, we are finally allowed out and about to explore the delights of all things visual. Naturally, not everything is open here yet however new window schemes have been going in and we are getting closer to some kind of normality. Here at this staggering brand, their new scheme has gone in and just wow.
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
Kingsland Drinks has announced its Vin Crowd brand will be teaming up with online clothing e-tailer Nasty Gal this year for an on-pack takeover.
VMS
MAY 3, 2021
U.S. investment bank Eastdil is searching for buyers for U.K. fast fashion brand Top Shop’s Oxford Street Store, reports The Guardian. The flagship is expected to fetch as much as £420 million (approximately U.S. $585 million). Top Shop was part of Arcadia Group, which filed for bankruptcy last fall. The building was reportedly valued at £500 million just two years ago, however the pandemic has likely negatively affected that price.
Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
Percival Menswear, a London-based contemporary menswear fashion brand, has secured a further £3m investment from growth capital investor VGC Partners, following an initial investment of £150,000 in 2018.
VMS
MAY 3, 2021
Deerfield, Ill.-based retailer Walgreens plans to open multiple mobile vaccination clinics around the Chicagoland area as part of a national rollout, reports Forbes. The move is part of a coordinated effort to reach medically underserved communities. “We understand the important role Walgreens has and will continue to play in removing access barriers to the COVID-19 vaccine,” Walgreens president John Standley said.
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
MAY 3, 2021
A total of 35 good causes have been awarded a co-operative grant to help their work supporting more than 26,000 families across Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Kent, London, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire.
Shopperations
MAY 3, 2021
“I am working 11-12 hours a day since COVID hit and am still not keeping up,” says a Director of Marketing for National Accounts at a beverage manufacturer. Rather than the exception, the “always on” feeling for shopper marketers is wearing on these leaders as more is asked of them and more complexity is becoming their norm in their roles without additional tools or resources.
Retail Times
MAY 3, 2021
With most of the UK working from home for the past year, many of us have turned to caffeine to help keep our productivity levels high. The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company has surveyed over 2,000 coffee drinkers to find that the UK is drinking more coffee than ever before with 22% stating an increase in coffee intake over the past 12 months.
E Delevry
MAY 3, 2021
Sweaty Betty, who saw triple-figure digital growth in 2020, has partnered with ReBOUND to offer rapid returns to its customers both in the UK and internationally. The brand saw total revenues increase by around 60% during 2020. ReBOUND will now manage all Sweaty Betty returns across the UK, as well as Sweaty Betty’s core ecommerce markets across the USA, Ireland and Australia.
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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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