Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

September retail sales remained sluggish, according to the Australian Retailers Association, but an analyst points out that the last quarter’s result was the best turnover in more than two years. “Retail volumes rose 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, marking the largest quarterly increase since the June quarter 2022, and that suggests that household consumption may be a little stronger in the September quarter than we’ve recently seen,” said Callam Pickering, Apac ec

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Design Week

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I grew up around protest art. The first thing that I remember strongly was the Anti-Nazi League in the late 1970s, as my mum was involved. We used to have stickers, badges and posters around the house that were designed by David King – really powerful, well-executed graphics.

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Design Week

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Liminal Space has designed a fictional stem cell kit to spark a debate about this powerful but controversial technology. By taking a skin cell and “reprogramming it”, scientists can create 3D models of human tissues, embryos and organs.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Following last year’s opening of its first store in Vancouver, Canadian luggage brand Monos has inaugurated a second retail space.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Honest Burgers is bringing something special to burger-lovers with an exciting one-day giveaway to showcase its best Smashed Burger yet. On Tuesday, 5th November, from 11:00am, Honest Burgers will be giving away 100 Double Smashed Cheeseburgers with its signature Rosemary Salted Chips across all 39 of its UK restaurants.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Amazon’s net income has surged on the back of higher third-quarter sales, breaking the trend of a modest slowdown with a stronger pace of growth than it delivered the previous quarter. The e-comme rce giant’s net income soared 54.5 per cent year on year to US$15.3 billion ($23.27 billion) as net sales rose 11 per cent to $158.9 billion ($241.6 billion).

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the centre of Barcelona is where we find La Pastisseria, owned by Josep Maria Rodríguez Guerola, Master Artisan and.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Aga Blonska, an architect and designer specializing in digital fabrication and large-scale 3D printing, has pioneered an innovative approach with […] The post Reimagining craft: unveiling the potential of emotional Design using AI appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The events of this week have brought the state of bricks-and-mortar in Australia’s rag trade into focus. If we let it, the voluntary administration of Mosaic Brands can show us the downside of having a large store network while the sale of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands can show us the upside. The role of bricks-and-mortar sometimes gets lost by investors, shareholders and executives when examining the balance sheets of these rag trade giants.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Hourglass is a global leader in luxury, cruelty-free beauty. Having garnered a reputation for reinventing luxury cosmetics through cutting-edge product innovation and artful product design; they set out to establish a new retail standard in this highly-competitive market. In collaboration with global retail design agency, Checkland Kindleysides , they created a one-of-a-kind cosmetics counter that would ‘own the room’ and leave consumers in no doubt of Hourglass’s market-leading expertise.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Brazilian studios Vaga Arquitectura and Atelier Pistache Ganache teamed up to design a "consumer-first" boutique outfit with curving coral walls for a mattress company in Sāo Paulo. Renovated in 2024 by design studio Vaga Arquitetura and luxury retail designer Atelier Pistache Ganache , the narrow store sits on the end of a block in the Pinheiros neighborhood.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Christmas, Aldi is serving up a brand-new mince pie that is sure to stir up a festive debate. Joining Aldi’s extensive mince pie lineup for 2024 is the Specially Selected Ruby Port, Fig & Cheese Puff Pastry Mince Pie (£2.59, 6 pack) — a sweet and savoury sensation that combines a traditional mince pie and a much-loved […] If you want more

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Mosaic Brands is expected to enter administration as early as todday, the Australian Financial Review has reported. FTI Consulting will facilitate the administration, according to the publication’s sources. Last month, the fashion retailer said it would wind down five of its brands to focus on its other five businesses as it struggles to remain afloat due to operational issues.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Merry Hill is celebrating a landmark year for tenant commitments, with 25 deals completed in 2024, representing 110,000 sq ft of space at the top 10 UK retail and leisure destination. Renewals formed over half of these, underscoring Merry Hill’s performance, where leading brands succeed and want to stay long-term. The 15 brands that have renewed at Merry Hill this year span its diverse line-up, including British book retailer Waterstones, which covers two floors near the flourishing Leisure Quar

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

PAON Architects embodies a creative and collaborative work environment within a compact 180-square-meter space, thoughtfully designed to enhance the quality.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Ice Cream of Ice Creams, Häagen-Dazs, has unveiled its latest Limited Edition Festive Collection, designed to cater to shoppers looking for the perfect, seasonal treat. The collection is launching in grocery throughout October, helping retailers tap into the ‘big night in’ occasion, which is expected to ramp up across the month with longer evenings [

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Cettire , the listed online luxury fashion retailer, says higher average order value and an increase in active customers boosted first-quarter revenue. The company booked sales of $155 million in the three months ended September 30, up 22 per cent from the year-ago period. Gross revenue soared 18 per cent to $198.1 million. Cettire’s average order value rose 6 per cent to $777 while active customers soared 43 per cent to 698,066. “Over the course of the first quarter we addressed the

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Gamification has been around in the e-commerce industry for a while. After all, it’s one of the best ways to attract customers and boost engagement. The problem is, what happens when everyone’s doing the same thing? When it’s all point systems and freebies, how does an e-commerce business stand out? Gamification in e-commerce is evolving, and it’s crucial that you look for new trends to get an edge on the competition.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A New Beginning for Freeths LLP Leeds Freeths LLP, a leading legal firm, found its Leeds office bursting at the.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Brighton Gin is delighted to announce an exciting new chapter in its gin journey with the release of its new Spice Circuit gin. Made in collaboration with Hyderabad-born, Brighton-based chef Kanthi Thamma, the Spice Circuit gin champions spices and botanicals such as green cardamom, black pepper, mace, and the hero of the gin, curry leaf. […] If y

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This year’s Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW) student collections runway was held at The Lume – where the creativity was unconstrained, the designs were avant-garde and the emerging talent was front and centre. Out of the 40 students selected to represent the next generation of Australian designers, from Box Hill Institute, Holmesglen Institute, LCI Melbourne, RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles and Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia, Nam Tran took home the MFW Student Award.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Today, eBay announces the launch of “Listings in Lights,” an immersive display in the heart of London that promotes private selling and lets people shop pre-loved items across luxury, fashion, home, tech, and toys, from eBay sellers across the UK. Listings in Lights follows last month’s removal of selling fees for private sellers in the UK, making it free to sell across all categories except for motors.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Boosty Dog is a 100% natural herbal blend for dogs, formulated by a canine herbalist. These specialized medicinal products are.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! We’re thrilled to announce the UK launch of BYROE New York’s latest innovation: the Upcycled Vegan Soy Yogurt Collection, now available exclusively at Counter Culture. This luxurious new line brings the essence of clean beauty to your skincare routine, with products crafted from vegan, yogurt-inspired formulas that nourish, soothe, and rejuvenate t

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Universal Store Holdings enjoyed significantly higher direct-to-consumer sales in the first 17 weeks of the fiscal year, with Perfect Stranger leading the growth. The group’s D2C sales surged 19.3 per cent year on year, with Perfect Stranger soaring 111.1 per cent. Universal Store sales increased 15.5 per cent while Cheap Thrills Cycle jumped 7.4 per cent.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 28, 2024

British brand Gandys is proud to announce the opening of its new store at 66 Neal Street in the vibrant area of Covent Garden in London. This exciting new location will showcase the best of their collections, inspired by travel, designed for longevity and crafted to be cherished for a lifetime of adventures. From sturdy waxed cotton bags and backpacks to weatherproof jackets, layering pieces and leather accessories, each item is made to see the world.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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Creative Displays Now

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The retail landscape is highly competitive, which means those in the consumer product industry are always looking for effective ways to differentiate their products from others. Well-designed retail displays can showcase products effectively and enhance the shopping experience for customers. In-store sales represent 85% of retail revenue in the United States — this means in-store marketing efforts for food and beverages are still effective, even with limited ways of measuring success.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! WHY: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Wendy’s® and Paramount partnered to launch Wendy’s Krabby Patty Kollab, which includes a Krabby Patty Kollab Burger and Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty®.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2024

While the industry awaits the outcome of Chemist Warehouse’s proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare, the pharmacy giant has been busy executing several critical initiatives across its business. The ACCC is set to rule on the $8.8 billion merger in early November, but in the meantime, Chemist Warehouse is rolling out a new payment system, expanding internationally and creating new marketing partnerships.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The luxury activewear brand is a favourite among celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Kendall Jenner, and is set to make an even greater impact in London, with new stores opening on the Brompton Road and Covent Garden respectively. Founded in Los Angeles in 2007, Alo Yoga offers a stylish and comfortable selection of high-end activewear and loungewear, that is versatile and can be worn from studio to street, as well as offering a range of accessories and wellness products.

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

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