Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Comparing different credit cards can be a lot harder than you might think. With numerous credit cards available, each offering different features and benefits, it can be challenging to determine which one is the best fit for your needs – and sometimes you just need to see which ones are best. But how do you actually test a credit card ( kredittkort ) properly and compare it to other options, especially if you have never had to do anything like it before?

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CAAD

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A Paradigm Shift in Retail Design Retail is undergoing a revolution. The transformation of commercial spaces into retail parks is a growing trend that responds to new consumer habits and the need for immersive experiences. Far from traditional enclosed shopping malls , these new formats aim to connect with the environment and offer a more open, flexible, and sustainable shopping experience.

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Design Week

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What is one thing you wish more designers understood about marketing? For Leila Woodington, chief marketing officer at video editing platform VEED, it’s a simple hope. “I wish more designers cared deeply about impact,” she says. “Shipping beautiful work that doesn’t move the needle is no good to anyone!

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Woolworths Group booked lower profit in the first half, attributed to the 17-day industrial action impacting its supermarket business last December and a trend of customers seeking more value when shopping. The group’s net profit fell 20.6 per cent to $739 million after earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) slid 14.2 per cent to $1.45 billion.

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Design Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

a balance of openness and enclosure defines the spatial experience. The post funnel-shaped openings bring light within songmont retail space by archstudio in beijing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Research from inclusive payments platform, Ecommpay, has found that merchants place more value on the practical elements of a payment provision than on a personal recommendation or even cost. Over half (57%) of merchant respondents selected functionality as one of their top three criteria when choosing a payment provider. This was followed by 53% choosing reliability and 51% speed.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Lovisa’s net profit increased in the first half after the opening of 43 new stores worldwide. The jewellery and accessories retailer’s profit grew 6.5 per cent to $56.9 million as revenue climbed 8.8 per cent to $405.9 million and comparable store sales rose 0.1 per cent. The company said its continued focus on pricing and promotion management helped expand gross margin to 82.4 per cent.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hilda Jackson, resident of Holbrook Hall care home in Derbyshire, celebrated her 105thbirthday with a vibrant rave, complete with glowsticks, a birthday cake and a mountain of party food and decorations courtesy of Aldi.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Iconic denim lifestyle brand Levi’s has unveiled a unique storefront takeover – the largest of its kind in Europe – with premium London department store celebrating the campaign launch of REIIMAGINE Chapter II, featuring global icon, Beyonc. Situated on London’s buzzing Oxford Street, the new collaboration sees Levi’s reaffirming its place at the centre of culture and its continued commitment to creating elevated experiences through wholesale partnerships.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Adeera partners with the Architecture and Design Commission to reflect Saudi culture in its hotel brands Stefan Leser Adeera CEO & Dr. Sumayah Al-Soliman ADC CEO sign an MoU Hotel Management Company Adeera , has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Architecture and Design Commission (ADC), marking a strategic partnership to authentically reflect Saudi Arabias rich culture in Adeeras hotel brands.

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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

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Luxury fashion brand Camilla has named Rebecca Mansergh as its new CEO. She steps up after serving as acting CEO for the past year. Mansergh, who served as channels director for six years, was instrumental in developing the brand’s strategic direction and propelling it to international success. According to the brand, Mansergh’s appointment comes at a time of “significant momentum” for the company, which has had tremendous expansion in major international markets.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fireaway Pizza, the UK’s fastest growing pizza franchise, is bringing its signature combination of traditional Italian pizzas and innovative flavours to the heart of Worcester, as it announces the opening of its latest Worcester restaurant.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

London-based menswear brand Wax London proudly presents its SS25 collection, Embrace the World. As the brand nears its 10th anniversary, Wax reflects on the spirit of adventure that ignited its journey and continues to drive its vision. Inspired by the vibrant melting pot of cultures in their London home, the SS25 collection pays tribute to the diverse influences, meaningful connections, and compelling stories that have shaped their path.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Nitin Nadukandy, CEO of HTS Interiors, highlights the importance of balancing technology with human creativity and personal relationships in design Nitin Nadukandy, Founder and CEO of HTS Interiors Nitin Nadukandy, Founder and CEO of HTS Interiors , underscores the need for a balance between technology and human expertise in design. He emphasises that while digital tools enhance efficiency, personal relationships, and creativity remain essential to successful outcomes.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Endeavour Group’s net profit declined in the first half, impacted by the Victor ian supply chain disruption during the peak end-of-year trading period. The group’s net profit fell 15.1 per cent to $298 million while sales slid 0.7 per cent to $6.62 billion. Retail sales declined 1.5 per cent to $5.5 billion, attributed to subdued consumer spending and an estimated $40 million to $50 million loss from the industrial action of Woolworths workers.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are set to make major changes to their product sourcing strategies this year, according to new data fromAlibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is no stranger to challenges. From razor-thin margins to fierce competition, businesses constantly look for ways to stay ahead. AI image recognition FMCG is a technology that transforms how brands manage shelves, track inventory, and understand their consumer behavior. Implementing AI-powered image recognition allows FMCG companies to streamline operations, boost sales, and deliver better customer experiences.

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Design Week

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If you walked past a newsstand yesterday, you’d have been struck by a strange visual. Every major national newspaper – and a host of regional ones too – ran exactly the same front page wrap, calling on the UK government to protect creatives against unfettered AI training.

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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.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Coles booked higher revenue in the first half, thanks with both supermarket and liquor sales increasing. The supermarket and liquor retail operator’s revenue grew 3.7 per cent to $23.04 billion, with supermarket turnover up 4.3 per cent to $20.63 billion and liquor sales up 0.8 per cent to $2 billion. “Sales growth was underpinned by the successful delivery of seasonal events including Christmas, Halloween and Black Friday, trade events including the SMEG and ‘Christmas Instant

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Asda has announced an improvement to its ESG rating score, following an external assessment by financial services ratings agency Sustainable Fitch. For the second year in a row, Asda received an entity rating of 3(1 = excellent, 5 = poor), with the retailers entity score improving to 57 from 54.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

ALTA Real Estate Launches Mr. C Residences Downtown, Blending European Elegance with Dubai’s Vibrancy Mr. C Residences Downtown promises bespoke design, exceptional service, and unmatched amenities Step into a world of sophistication as ALTA Real Estate Development announces the official sales launch of Mr. C Residences Downtown a collection of exclusive homes that bring the timeless elegance of the Mr.

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Design Week

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Americans are drinking more and more iced tea. According to the Food Institute, the beverage has jumped from seventh to third most popular drink in the US. It’s now ahead of carbonated soft drinks which dropped to fifth position. The product is benefiting from its perception as a healthy alternative to fizzy pop.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retailers have long been obsessed with expanding their product ranges product diversification and line extension have been critical for supermarkets to keep pace with online marketplaces like Amazon. However, Australias leading supermarkets are changing tack. Coles and Woolworths are both moving to reduce their product ranges in the name of simplification.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Eldon Square, Newcastles premier shopping and leisure destination, is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Cowie as Centre Director. As the investment programme in Eldon Square continues with several exciting new arrivals set to open this year including NEXT, River Island, Flight Club and Freight Island, Helen will bring over 30 years of extens

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Gensler collaborates with El Qalaa El Hamraa, Buro Happold to unveil a 42,000-seat stadium for Al Ahly The 42,000-seat stadium is designed to be a true home for the Al-Ahly team Al-Ahly, a name synonymous with football excellence across Africa and the Middle East, is the most successful football club in the region. In partnership with El Qalaa El Hamraa and Buro Happold , Gensler has developed a concept design for a world-class, ground-up stadium for the club that redefines the fan experience, d

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Parcel Pending

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In our convenience-driven society, the secret to winning customers hearts and wallets is same-day delivery. Despite higher logistics costs, shoppers overwhelmingly favor home delivery, choosing it 166% more frequently than in-store pickup. 1 This shift has redefined “fast delivery,” with 86% of consumers expecting their orders within two days. 2 Customers aren’t just demanding speed theyre willing to pay for it.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

After establishing itself as a successful social media and e-commerce-led brand, Australian homewares brand Hommey quickly diversified its strategy and expanded into physical retail. Justin Kestelman founded Hommey in 2020 and opened its first store in 2021 and its second in 2022. Now, with a greater knowledge of what it takes to blend online convenience with tangible experiences, Hommey is opening the doors to its third retail hub in Fitzroy.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Noble Foods, the UKs leading egg producer, is the first in the sector to adopt bioacoustic technology for monitoring pollinators on itsPurely Organicfarms. This pioneering pilot project will deliver real-time insights into bee activity, enhancing farm biodiversity action plans and providing robust data to support the companys environmental commitments.

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Drytac

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A translucent embossed polymeric film, Drytacs new Polar Frost Air is now available to customers worldwide. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the global launch of Polar Frost Air , a new translucent matte polymeric PVC film with an embossed pearl finish that becomes the latest addition to the Polar product range.

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Design Week

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Have you ever had that weird experience where you come across a word, phrase, or idea, and suddenly you start seeing it everywhere? Psychologists call this the frequency illusion.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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