Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2021
It’s that time again! New social media platforms and trends emerge as 2021 closes in. If your business is using social media, it’s imperative to keep tabs on the ongoing and forthcoming trends to weave them into your marketing. So, what can we expect to see in 2022 for social platforms? Let’s take a deep dive into how social media will transform the marketing practices in the year ahead.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys has opened the doors of its first sustainable concept store in Dubai’s Layan community, next to Sustainability City. As part of its corporate programme ‘Let’s Do Better Together’, the new branch aims to offer customers an easy, convenient way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and to shop more sustainably. Dedicated to providing its customers with the best possible products, in the best possible way, the store has been carefully stocked to highlight health benefits a
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Design Boom
DECEMBER 14, 2021
designed with barcelona's arquitectura-G, the store combines soft elements with its industrial heritage. The post acne studios opens a minty new store in SoHo, new york city appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Dezeen
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Fashion brand Balenciaga has opened its first retail location in Berlin , which continues the brand's Raw Architecture aesthetic and boasts monolithic concrete slabs and distressed surfaces. Located in Charlottenberg in western Berlin within the Grade II-listed Haus Cumberland building, the store occupies 296-square-metres across the ground floor. In sharp contrast to the building's neoclassical exterior, the store's interior features Balenciaga 's Raw Architecture concept, which the brand intro
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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
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Australians are expected to drop $20.5 billion in the remaining 10 days to Christmas, according to the National Retail Association. “[We’re] expecting the shopping frenzy to really ramp up as we kick-off the 10-day Christmas countdown,” NRA boss Dominique Lamb said. “Although there is a growing trend that sees consumers knocking off Christmas shopping earlier than in previous years, the final 10 days is still a frantic time for retailers across the country.” Lamb ad
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Toast has chosen London’s Carnaby shopping district for the opening of its first standalone menswear store. The shop in Newburgh Street sells the retailer’s recently launched range of men’s clothing in functional and pared-back designs, as well as a small selection of homeware and womenswear items. Neil Hobson, head of retail at Toast, said: “Over the past two years we have experienced a renewed appreciation for thoughtfully designed, quality clothing, and we felt it was the right time to reint
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Design Week
DECEMBER 17, 2021
I have been thinking about what it means to be a designer today. Given the challenges that we all face, how can we make sense of our world’s shifting priorities, values and vocabulary, and make progress in our response to the great issues of our time, including resource depletion, inequality, and climate breakdown? Homo sapiens play the dominant role in what is now known as the Anthropocene epoch.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Affiliate marketing has become a multi-billion dollar industry globally – but in Australia, the concept remains shrouded in suspicion, largely misunderstood by consumers. Its share of the broader e-commerce market is just a fraction of that in China or the US. Affiliate marketing is a system where a company or person can earn a commission or reward for marketing some else’s product or service.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Landsec has announced that five leading retail and lifestyle brands have joined Trinity in Leeds, as part of its drive to secure regional debuts, relocations and upsizes into the destination for the best-performing brands in the region. Nespresso is set to relocate to Trinity from its existing Leeds store in the New Year. Bringing new guest experiences to Trinity, Nespresso will operate its interactive boutique concept from the 1,300 ft unit – which has tastings, demonstrations and masterclasse
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Imperial Tobacco has launched new packaging for its MyBlu pod-mod vape system. The new packaging features blister pod packs with a perforated edge, to “deliver an intuitive unboxing experience for consumers”, as well as a new logo consistent across the entire MyBlu range. Chris Street, market manager at Imperial Tobacco, said: “These latest packaging enhancements.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
VMS
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Nike (Beaverton, Ore.) has purchased virtual sneaker company RTFKT as part of the brand’s effort to plant a flag in the “metaverse,” reports CNN. RTFKT makes NFT collectibles and memes and was founded in 2020 by Benoit Pagotto, Chris Le and Steven Vasilev. “This acquisition is another step that accelerates Nike’s digital transformation and allows us to serve athletes and creators at the intersection of sport, creativity, gaming and culture,” Nike Chief Executive Officer John Do
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Nike has solidified its frontrunner position in the race to dominate the metaverse with its acquisition of non-fungible token (NFT) studio RTFKT on Monday. Following its recent trademark applications to sell virtual goods in online environments, the move places Nike on a trajectory to being the biggest brand in both real world and virtual environments.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Frasers Group plc has opened the doors to its latest FLANNELS store in Hertfordshire. The luxury retailer continues with the commitment to investing in new physical locations throughout the UK. Situated in Brookfield Retail Park, the 15,000 sq ft. site will house two floors of carefully curated men’s, women’s and junior luxury designer clothing and accessories from some of the most coveted luxury names in fashion, including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Off White and Versace.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Pepsi Max is bringing back its festive TV advert for a second year, in conjunction with a consumer competition. The Christmas Refreshed advert aims to reach 52 million consumers and is set to “drive brand awareness during a key sales period across channels for Pepsi Max”. The “Win a Christmas Your Way” competition sees shoppers. This story continues at Pepsi Max gets festive with Christmas competition.
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
Retail Times
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Following the news that UK Omicron variant cases are skyrocketing; Ryan Whittaker, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “In light of the influx of government recommendations, including recent advice to avoid unnecessary socialization due to Omicron, the hospitality and foodservice (FS) industries are certain to take a big hit this Christmas.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Snap Franchising CEO Richard Thame is leaving the heritage print business in February 2022 and will take up the CEO position at CouriersPlease. Thame’s return to the logistics field comes after the exit of long term CouriersPlease CEO Mark McGinley , which was announced on 1 December, and the appointment of former CFO John Venetsanos as acting CEO. A statement from CouriersPlease pointed to Thame’s “decades of combined executive leadership, franchise excellence and logistics industry experience’
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Following its recent London Stock Market flotation, leading specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook announces the opening of two new stores in Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City. The move is in line with the brand’s plans to expand its UK retail portfolio by targeting destination retail centres. The Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City stores occupy 1600 and 1450 sq ft spaces respectively, and feature ProCook’s trademark light and airy store design, with areas for customers t
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 17, 2021
After a disastrous end to 2020, many people were looking forward to the new year and the possibility of getting back to some semblance of normality. While this is still yet to happen, the country has enjoyed finally being able to socialise with loved ones without social distancing restrictions. Many people were also looking forward. This story continues at Trends of 2021: Year of change.
Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree
What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Italian group AURALIS presents the future of lighting with the “first integrated industrial center in the field of lighting” comprising three of Italy’s most iconic lighting brands. “Everything stems from light; with light, humans modulate time and transform space,” says Andrea Citterio, the CEO and founder of AURALIS, a leading integrated industrial hub in the field of lighting.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Consumer protection laws need a radical overhaul in order to keep step with the digitisation of retail, a new report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre has found. According to the CPRC, laws and regulations made decades ago are struggling to keep up with the breadth of options now available to shoppers, and the rapid shift to online shopping throughout the pandemic has simply exacerbated the problem.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Sloane Stanley has announced the official opening of the leading luxury kitchen brand, Poggenpohl, and its largest ever UK studio, at 265-267 Fulham Road in the heart of Chelsea. Totalling 2,458 sq ft, and spanning three floors, Poggenpohl’s new UK flagship store combines architectural concepts and design principles with a trendsetting product range, offering shoppers the opportunity to access and experience the most sought-after kitchens in the world. .
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Birds Eye is launching a Green Cuisine campaign in time for Veganuary, in a move designed to “encourage shoppers to ‘do what they can’ when it comes to increasing their consumption of plant-based products”. The “Do-what-you-canuary” campaign will kick off from 3 January 2022 across TV, video-on-demand and out-of-home platforms, in conjunction with in-store activations.
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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.
Bay Cities
DECEMBER 14, 2021
This season has been a difficult one for retailers in many ways, with everything from supply chain interruptions to inflation, all amongst the busy (and extended) holiday shopping season. We look at the bigger retailers and how they’re handling it all.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 13, 2021
JD Sports Australia and Nike are launching a video styling service known as ‘Style on Speed Dial’ which will allow customers to connect with in-store experts from the comfort of their home through instant messaging, video or voice chats. The new service hopes to help customers with concerns around size, fit and style, and drive down the fear of buying sneakers online that fail to meet a customer’s expectations.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Landsec , part of The St David’s Partnership, which owns St David’s in Cardiff, has announced the opening of Phase Eight, Hobbs , and Rituals. Totaling over 7,000 sq ft, the three brands add to St David’s premium fashion and lifestyle offer, reflecting Landsec’s strategy of providing a unique choice and experience for guests across its portfolio. Phase Eight’s 2,135 sq ft store is adjacent to Kurt Geiger and is joined by a 3,024 sq ft unit for sister brand, Hobbs, on the Lower Grand Arcade.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 17, 2021
As soon as the tree has come down and the decorations put back into the loft to gather dust for another year, the convenience sector swiftly moves onto the next major confectionery event – Easter. Next year’s celebrations will kick off on 17 April – or 15 April if you celebrate Good Friday – but. This story continues at Filled and mini eggs: Cracking sales.
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
Instore Design
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Your store is showing its age. Scuff marks, peeling laminate, sagging shelves, faded paint, dark corners, and displays needing updates: these are all signs it is time for a refresh. Whether you own one brick-and-mortar store or a franchise with many, updating your fixtures, layout, look, and feel can reinvigorate your relationship with loyal customers and attract new ones.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Candle and aroma retailer Dusk Group has set out to acquire supplier Eroma in an effort to scale up both businesses operations in an attempt to increase the group’s addressable market. The acquisition will cost the business $28 million, funded through a mix of $15 million in cash and a $13 million placement of shares in Dusk to all Eroma shareholders, and will see Eroma’s management team continue leading the business.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
UAE-based Gargash Group and Mercedes-AMG, have announced the opening of the world’s first standalone AMG Store in Dubai. The ‘hybrid retail’ concept store located in City Walk sets a new benchmark for the AMG brand experience in Dubai as it seeks to create a unique lifestyle experience in one of Dubai’s most exciting urban precincts. It features a showroom, boutique, and F&B where enthusiasts can test drive a broad range of the latest top-end Mercedes-AMG models, purchase an exclusive select
Drytac
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Drytac Protac AMP was applied to surfaces in the kitchen area of WII Projects Calgary warehouse to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 among workers. Calgary-based on-demand print and information solutions provider WCD used Drytac Protac AMP film with Microban® antimicrobial protection on a specialist project to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 among workers at a local distributor’s warehouse.
Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.
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