CAAD
MAY 22, 2025
Gen Z doesnt just buy products they look for experiences that reflect their digital identity and values. In a world where TikTok drives trends, authenticity is currency, and social media is an extension of the self, physical stores face a pressing challenge: they must be as dynamic, interactive, and shareable as the digital platforms that dominate Gen Zs daily life.
Parcel Pending
MAY 20, 2025
As digital and physical shopping experiences continue to merge, retailers face growing pressure to balance operational needs with rising customer expectations. In 2025, the focus sharpens on meeting the increasing demand for flexible delivery and collection options. Retailers are adapting by enhancing last-mile delivery and rethinking their return strategies to deliver more convenient, customer-centric experiences.
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Design Middleeast
MAY 20, 2025
Downtown Design Riyadh has officially opened its doors in the vibrant JAX District, marking a pivotal moment for Saudi Arabias design scene Saudi Arabias capital welcomes its first-ever fair dedicated to contemporary, high-quality design: Downtown Design Riyadh Downtown Design Riyadh has opened its first edition, running 20-23 May, showcasing a line-up of exhibitors from around the globe, including Huda Lighting, Saint Louis, Natuzzi, Scarlet Splendour, Visionnaire and more A section dedicated t
Retail Times
MAY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Shopify, a leading commerce technology company, has unveiled itsSummer 25 Edition, Horizons, the seventh showcase of its latest products and innovations that redefine how merchants build high-converting storefronts and how shoppers discover products.
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.
Retail Focus
MAY 23, 2025
With more people working from home than ever before, having a dedicated workspace within your house is becoming increasingly important. A well-designed home office can help you stay organised, focused and productive. Read on for some tips on how to create a workspace that is both stylish and functional to meet your needs. Defining Your Workspace Needs The first step is identifying how you plan to use the space.
Inside Retail
MAY 21, 2025
Fashion brand Dion Lee has been sold to US-based Revolve Group, a year after it collapsed into administration. The Australian Financial Review reported that Dion Lees administrator DVT Group has sold the brands remaining assets, including its archives, to Revolve for under $1 million. Revolve did not respond to the AFRs request for comment. People close to the negotiations said the Nasdaq-listed group has been in discussions to buy the label since last year.
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The Retail Doctor
MAY 17, 2025
You've heard it walking through stores: "Welcome in." A phrase that sounds meaningful but isn't. It's retail's equivalent of a shrug - forgettable and damaging to customer experience.
Retail Focus
MAY 21, 2025
This coffee-shop-meets-nail bar in the heart of central London by TiggColl architects uses a vibrant palette of coral orange and contrasting blues, to arouse curiosity, attract trade, and create an immersive brand experience. The bold and bright palette multi-layered materials and soft recurring curves infuse the design with a sense of play, from the shopfront through to the caf, and the nail salon space beyond.
Inside Retail
MAY 19, 2025
Alquemie Group has sold luxury Australian womens brand Ginger & Smart for a token amount to an undisclosed buyer, along with its remaining SurfStitch assets. Inside Retail reported SurfStitch’s website to be down last week, with its social media posts carrying inquiries regarding unfulfilled orders and refunds as recently as two weeks ago.
Design Boom
MAY 22, 2025
Lighting as Spatial Strategy in Barrel Swimwear Store In Barrel Swimwear Store project in Korea by Niiiz Design Lab, lighting is positioned as a central design strategy rather than a supplementary feature. Developed for a swimwear-focused brand, the project required a distinct approach from standard fashion retail environments. Lighting functions as a critical element in spatial composition, with variations in color temperature, intensity, and brightness directly influencing the perception of sp
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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
Retail Times
MAY 22, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This summer, IKEA Museums exuberant textile exhibition will debut at Dovecot Studios on 18th July 2025, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh Art Festival, through to 17th January 2026, following a successful season at the IKEA Museum in Almhult, Sweden.
Retail Focus
MAY 21, 2025
To coincide with the London Coffee Festival (15-18 th May, The Truman Brewery), one of Europes biggest hot beverage events, Ugandan Coffee has unveiled a new campaign to encourage British coffee aficionados to choose its beans for their next cup. Kewzi Coffee This marks the Ugandan specialty coffee producers most prominent showcase yet at the London Coffee Festival, where it hopes to secure new listings with retailers and hospitality venues.
Inside Retail
MAY 18, 2025
Dominos Pizza Enterprises ANZ CEO Kerri Hayman will step down in August 2025. Hayman leaves the business after less than a year as the companys first female ANZ CEO. Her 37-year career has been entirely with the pizza brand, across Australia, the UK, and the US and she recently joined the ranks of the Dominos Pizza Enterprises hall of fame. Dominos CEO will exit after a lifelong career with the brand Working with Dominos has given me some of the most rewarding experiences of my life, Hayman said
Design Boom
MAY 20, 2025
heatherwick and longchamp reunite in new york designboom joins architect Thomas Heatherwick and Longchamp CEO Jean Cassegrain inside the newly reopened Longchamp flagship , La Maison Unique, in New York. Ahead of the public opening, the duo reflects on their long-standing collaboration and presented the stores intimate new interiors, nearly two decades after the buildings first transformation.
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
The Retail Doctor
MAY 22, 2025
If you're running a retail operation with hundreds of stores, you're already using AI whether you know it or not. Stock alerts, customer review engines, price recommendation tools - that's AI in its early form. It's a new class of operations.
Retail Focus
MAY 21, 2025
Braintree Village has announced that Joules and Belstaff will be opening their first Essex-based outlet stores at the shopping destination this month, along with Brick Lane Bagel Co. joining its food and beverage lineup. Joules will open on 22 nd May in a 1,862 sq ft unit located opposite Adidas, whereas Belstaff will open on 29 th May in a 1,779 sq ft space next to Ralph Lauren.
Inside Retail
MAY 20, 2025
Bedding retailer, Bedshed, has paid a fine of $39,600 after receiving two infringement notices from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly making false or misleading representations. The company had represented certain products it sold as being evaluated or approved by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Design Boom
MAY 19, 2025
A DESIGN AWARD AND COMPETITION CELEBRATES 2025 WINNERS The 2025 edition of the A Design Award and Competition celebrates 1805 winning entries from 115 countries across 157 creative disciplines. From spatial and product design to fashion , graphics, and digital innovation, the award recognizes outstanding projects and their creators worldwide. Among this diverse pool of winners, designboom presents a curated selection of award-winning architectural works from residential buildings and transport
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.
Design Middleeast
MAY 23, 2025
MAKE, in collaboration with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development and with the support of the Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation announces the launch of the 5th cohort of the Athath Fellowship 2025 MAKE’s fellowship invites a new generation of aspiring furniture entrepreneurs to push the boundaries of design, innovation, and sustainability MAKE is launching their 5 th cohort of the Athath Fellowship 2025 , in partnership with Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, and with the
Retail Focus
MAY 19, 2025
Newbie, a part of the Kappahl Group, is continuing its international growth with an ambitious expansion plan. The company is intensifying its presence in the UK with several new store openings planned for 2025. Newbie will increase the number of UK stores from seven to thirteen during 2025. The first new opening, scheduled to take place in Bromley on 22nd May, will be followed by a store in Windsor and four additional stores in strategic locations across the London area.
Inside Retail
MAY 18, 2025
Noosa Swimwear Collective is selling its swimwear and resortwear retail business across Queenslands Sunshine Coast , including locations in Noosa Heads, Coolum Beach and Noosaville. The deal includes the Sea Elements in Noosa Heads and Coolum Beach stores; Poolside Swimwear in Noosa Heads; and Bikini Hut in Noosaville. An office and storage facility located on Hastings Street is also part of the sale.
Retail Times
MAY 23, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Taylor Swift sold out stadiums and lifted cities last summer. Now Oasis are tuning up for their return and new research fromNovuna Personal Financesuggests Britains economy might just be ready to roll with it, with fans expected to spend over 940m in total during the Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour.
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.
Frank Mayer
MAY 22, 2025
After you’ve invested time and money into planning your initial kiosk deployment, sluggish customer adoption can be a major frustration. But before scrapping your entire roll out, it’s worth examining whether the pilot conditions are set up for success. Luckily, this early phase is the best time for adjustments. Course-correcting now helps ensure stronger kiosk adoption when the program scales.
Design Middleeast
MAY 23, 2025
Relictium has revealed a stunning innovation in luxury living with the unveiling of its 40-million-year-old petrified wood bathtub Relictium introduces petrified wood bathtub Written by Reeba Asghar Relictium is set to debut a truly unprecedented creation in the realm of natural art and luxury living, the worlds largest known bathtub made entirely from 40-million-year-old petrified wood.
Inside Retail
MAY 21, 2025
Online retailer Snaffle is being sued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) for allegedly inflating the cost of household goods and electronics and imposing illegal interest fees. Snaffle, operated by Walker Stores, raised the prices of washing machines, mobile phones and fridges, while also applying unlawful interest charges under its credit contracts, according to Asic.
Retail Times
MAY 21, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! JET Shoreham Service Station, owned by JP&S Servicess Limited, officially opened to the public on Monday 19th May, following a full refurbishment and rebrand. Formerly with Texaco, this forecourt brings the number of JP&S Servicess and JET branded sites to 14 across the South of England.
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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.
Bay Cities
MAY 20, 2025
At a time of rapid change in grocery retail, staying connected with industry leaders and understanding evolving consumer behavior is more critical than ever. Over the past several weeks, weve engaged with some of the top grocery banners in the U.S., and the conversations have been both inspiring and insightful. Here are six high-level themes shaping the future of the industry and guiding our strategic thinking.
Design Middleeast
MAY 21, 2025
Around the Block is set to launch an all-new concept this June at Nad Al Sheba Mall Around the Block: known for reimagining casual dining with heart and creativity Around the Block , the homegrown name behind some of Dubai s most loved neighbourhood eatery, is bringing something new to the table this June and its arriving with fire. Always driven by the desire to create something new, Around the Block is back with an all-new experience that pushes boundaries once again.
Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2025
After launching onto the Australian fashion scene last September, designer label Deering has just released its third drop, Collection 03. Founded by entrepreneur Erin Deering, the eponymous brand is looking to bridge the gap between the function of clothes and the aesthetic of fashion positioning dressing as a form of self-care. A high bar for any brand, let alone a new one.
Retail Times
MAY 23, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! More than 40 of the UKs leading meat-free brands and organisations have joined forces in a world-first, category-wide campaign aimed at driving penetration and unlocking growth by reaching the half (51%) of UK adults who intend to make changes to their diets and consume either more plant-based foods (38%) or less meat and dairy (33%) […] If you wan
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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