Retail Focus
JUNE 24, 2025
Visual merchandising is an essential tool for retailers aiming to boost sales and improve customer experience. It involves strategically presenting products in a physical space to engage customers and encourage purchases. This blog post will explore how effective visual merchandising can positively impact sales and offer practical tips retailers can implement to enhance their display tactics.
Inside Retail
JUNE 23, 2025
Price responsiveness (elasticity) forms the foundation of understanding and improving your trade strategy. The more elastic a product is, the more it responds to price changes, which is critical to building your pricing strategies and deciding how best to allocate your trade spend. Use econometric modelling to determine both base (shelf price) and promotional elasticities, which together help identify the price management strategy that best suits each item in your portfolio.
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Scrube
JUNE 25, 2025
Master retail inventory control with strategies to optimize stock levels, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction for a more efficient retail operation.
VMS
JUNE 22, 2025
Now that the Northern Hemisphere has reached the summer solstice (June 20), what better time to look at how consumers are planning to spend their money for the season? One source of such information is the 2025 Summer Spending Survey by Trustpilot, an independent customer feedback platform. “The data highlights a growing sense of financial caution among consumers this summer, reflecting broader concerns about affordability and economic uncertainty,” the report states.
Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA
The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.
Inside Retail
JUNE 24, 2025
If you are a Chinese family who’s been looking ruefully at that noisy old fridge in the kitchen, or the washing machine in the laundry, or even that old clunker in the garage, now is still a great time to replace them with something brand spanking new. The government’s US$40 billion 2025 trade-in subsidy program has been a great gift to both families and bulky goods retailers this year, and it is providing a welcome uplift to sales at a time when things otherwise might be looking a bit grim.
Design Boom
JUNE 27, 2025
the louis opens in shanghai with oma-designed exhibition aboard Louis Vuitton unveils The Louis, a monumental structure moored in Shanghai’s central business district. Resembling a modernist ship at anchor, the boat-like building brings together a multi-story flagship store , Le Café Louis Vuitton, and the brand’s Visionary Journeys exhibition , housed within a surreal facade of metallic Monogram hulls and stacked trunks.
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The Retail Doctor
JUNE 26, 2025
When you make a high-consideration purchase: a luxury mattress, custom flooring, high-end appliances, you’re not just buying a product. You’re buying confidence. You’re trusting that someone, somewhere, will know what customer service is and have your back if something goes wrong.
Inside Retail
JUNE 26, 2025
From barcode comparisons to instant resale authentication and artificial intelligence (AI) models guiding purchasing behaviour, the next evolution of artificial intelligence in retail isn’t happening in the cloud but on the shop floor. As AI reshapes both digital and physical experiences, the store is emerging as a high-stakes frontier, where value, trust and speed must collide in real time.
Design Boom
JUNE 26, 2025
flymingo’s pink interiors for BANILACO SEONGSU FLAGSHIP STORE Situated in the alleyways of Seongsu-dong, Seoul , the BANILACO flagship store presents an interior strategy that combines a kitschy, feminine sensibility with the raw urban texture, creating a fresh sensory experience. Vibrant pink hues and a diverse layout, designed by flymingo, invite visitors to explore and express their own tastes, blending the brand’s unique energy with the city’s character.
Retail Focus
JUNE 25, 2025
Far too many brands are still failing to implement a personalised loyalty program when it comes to promotions and loyalty – stuck in a vicious circle of blanket discounting, poor data, and squeezed margins, at a time when profitability is under scrutiny. That’s according to new research carried out by Harvard Business Review and sponsored by Talon.One , the leading incentives platform.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
VMS
JUNE 26, 2025
Two e-retailers are expanding their physical footprints – and both coincidentally chose to do so almost directly across the street from each other on New York’s Elizabeth Street. They are: • Perfumer Dossier (New York), which has opened its first flagship boutique at 242 Elizabeth St. in the Nolita neighborhood. The space, which offers the brand’s three major lines, was designed by architecture firm Malherbe Paris (Paris) in conjunction with Rekon Retail (New York).
Inside Retail
JUNE 22, 2025
The Good Guys, a subsidiary of JB Hi-Fi, has paid a $13.5 million fine for misleading advertising and store credit promotions. Joint submissions from the ACCC and the appliance company have been filed with the Federal Court for approval of an agreement settlement between the two parties, which includes the penalty and $200,000 in costs towards the ACCC’s legal proceedings.
Talking Retail
JUNE 25, 2025
Snappy Shopper, the q-commerce technology platform for independent retailers, has announced the successful launch of home delivery services across three West Yorkshire stores. They have generated more than 4,000 orders and more than £100,000 in sales in under two months.
Retail Focus
JUNE 26, 2025
Supermarket shelves look calm, yet the prices behind every carton of milk or bag of rice can shift overnight. Weather, geopolitics, energy costs, even a ship stuck in a canal can nudge a commodity upward and squeeze retail margins. If the past few years have taught purchasing teams anything, it is this: price risk is no longer a distant finance issue.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
VMS
JUNE 26, 2025
Canada-based c-store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Laval, Que.) put out a news release on June 25 about its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results. The release has just over 10,000 words, but made zero references to the biggest event in that period – AC-T’s proposal last August to buy industry leader 7-Eleven of Japan. The reason for the silence, C-Store Dive reports : both parties signed a non-disclosure agreement on May 1.
Inside Retail
JUNE 23, 2025
In a bold move poised to reshape Melbourne’s CBD retail experience, the long-anticipated transformation of 260 Collins Street is entering its final stages. Reopening this coming spring as Collins Arcade, the project signals not just a facelift, but a retail revival with purpose – capping off the final piece of Collins Street’s retail ecosystem. With over 80 per cent of the precinct now leased, Collins Arcade is more than just a retail refresh, it’s a statement.
Retail Times
JUNE 27, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Eden Shopping Centre’s ‘Startup to Store’ competition winner, Baked By Marie, opened its doors today at the High Wycombe shopping centre. Joining owner Marie Hazlewood to celebrate was Mayor, councillor Majid Hussain, Susan Hynard, CEO of High Wycombe BIDco, Kathryn Hobbs, director at Heart of Bucks and Eden’s Management Team.
Retail Focus
JUNE 26, 2025
Your favourite vintage treasure trove just got even better. Beyond Retro is introducing a brand-new Weekly Colour Tag Deal System across all stores — offering customers 50% to 75% off specially marked vintage items every week. How does it work? It’s simple: each week, a new colour sticker will mark the discounted pieces in store. Shoppers just need to follow the colour of the week to uncover standout vintage finds at unbeatable prices.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
VMS
JUNE 25, 2025
Though its main business is the sale of furniture and home furnishings, Ikea’s in-house restaurants (think Swedish meatballs) also bring in $2.5 billion yearly, according to a variety of published estimates. Though that only represents roughly 6% of the Sweden-based retailer’s total revenues, providing on-site food is integral to the brand’s strategy of finding ways to keep customers on-site (and shopping) for longer periods of time.
Inside Retail
JUNE 22, 2025
A confluence of economic, geopolitical and cultural headwinds is prompting luxury consumers to reassess not only how much they spend but why they spend at all. The latest Saks Global Luxury Pulse survey found that optimism among wealthy shoppers is sharply declining, with confidence in the economy, personal finances, and the market’s future all hitting new lows.
Talking Retail
JUNE 23, 2025
With the recent ban on disposable vapes in the UK, a significant transition to alternative nicotine products is taking place, according to new research.
Retail Focus
JUNE 24, 2025
For the first time in Europe, POP MART proudly presented an exclusive pop-up shop and immersive exhibition dedicated to one of its most beloved IPs, HIRONO. Titled ‘ RUNWAY TO NOWHERE ’, the highly anticipated event took place from 23rd May to 8th June at Unit X Gallery in Covent Garden, right in the heart of London’s cultural district. More than just a store, the exclusively designed exhibition space,visualised by HIRONO creator Lang, took HIRONO fans on a truly immersive journey.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
VMS
JUNE 24, 2025
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.) and McDonald’s USA (Chicago) announced they have jointly decided to end their year-old partnership, effective July 2. This comes nearly two months after the companies paused the program to find a profitable path for it. One could not be found. “Our two companies partnered very closely, each supporting execution, marketing and training, delivering a great consumer experience in approximately 2400 McDonald’s restaurants,” said Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth
Inside Retail
JUNE 24, 2025
Over 500,000 Australians face daily barriers in accessing everyday products. From identifying a shampoo bottle to using sunscreen, much of the beauty industry still caters to a narrow definition of the consumer: sighted, able-bodied and unreflective of diverse lived experiences. A new movement led by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is calling time on this systemic exclusion.
CAAD
JUNE 26, 2025
A New Horizon for Sustainable Retail. In an era defined by climate emergency, regenerative retail emerges as a necessary evolution of sustainable design. Minimising environmental impact is no longer enough: the new goal is to create commercial spaces that give back more than they consume. This means not only reducing emissions or using recyclable materials, but also r epairing, restoring, and revitalising the urban, social, and economic ecosystem in which the store is located.
Retail Focus
JUNE 26, 2025
As we step into the second half of the decade, the UK property market continues to evolve, shaped by economic shifts, technological innovation, and changing lifestyle needs. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to sell, a first-time buyer, or a tenant navigating the rental landscape, keeping an eye on emerging trends can help you make informed decisions.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
VMS
JUNE 23, 2025
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC (Keene, N.H.) said it plans to acquire SpartanNash Co. (Grand Rapids, Mich.) for $26.90 per share of SpartanNash common stock in cash, which translates to $1.77 billion, including assumed net debt. The companies say the merger will enable them to more efficiently serve customers and communities across the United States and is expected to make groceries more affordable.
Inside Retail
JUNE 25, 2025
Cotton On Kids has unveiled a new concept store at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Melbourne, along with its new Fun Day Club platform. The store is inspired by the nostalgia of the classic Australian neighbourhood milkbars and will include features like a ‘dial-a-story’ telephone and sticker gumball machines to provide children with a hands-on, sensory experience while their guardians shop the collection.
Talking Retail
JUNE 23, 2025
During the hottest week of the year so far, the FSA Board called on industry to work with the regulator to help protect children from the effects of glycerol in slush ice drinks, based on an assessment showing a risk to children under the age… This story continues at Updated advice on risk of glycerol in slush drinks to kids as temperatures soar Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail
Retail Times
JUNE 26, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Akeneo, the Product Experience (PX) Company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, today announced it has officially joined Shopify’s Partner Program as a Premier Partner. This recognition reinforces Akeneo within Shopify’s global partner ecosystem, showcasing a deeper alignment, a proven technical integration, and a shar
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
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