Retail Focus
MAY 12, 2025
By Ghalia Boustani Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Podcast Host Luxury has always been about desire. But today, desire is shaped by experience, exclusivity, and, more than ever, ephemerality. The once-rigid world of luxury retailrooted in grand flagships and heritage faadesis shifting. In its place, we’re seeing something more fleeting, more emotional: the luxury pop-up.
Shopperations
MAY 14, 2025
The agency world is evolving fast with holding company shakeups, retail media pressures, and a growing need for integration across sales, marketing, and insights. I launched this series to help CPG brands make sense of it all: whos who, what they actually do, and how to find the right fit for your business.
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Inside Retail
MAY 13, 2025
When OpenAI rolled out shopping features within ChatGPT, it signalled more than just a product update, hinting at a potential transformation in how consumers discover, research and purchase products. In this AI-powered landscape , retailers are asked a critical question: If consumers no longer start their shopping journey on Google or Amazon, how will they find you?
Retail Times
MAY 12, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mobile devices are now the primary gateway to online retail, reshaping how consumers browse, compare, and buy products. As traffic from smartphones continues to outpace desktop visits, mobile-first design has moved from an optional enhancement to a competitive necessity in e-commerce.
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.
CRP
MAY 15, 2025
Top 10 Unexpected Consequences of the Trump Tariffs on Packaging The Trump-era tariffs were intended to protect American manufacturing. But for industries like packaging, the ripple effects were anything but straightforward. Behind the headlines of trade wars and political posturing, packaging professionals have been navigating a storm of unintended consequences.
Retail Focus
MAY 15, 2025
Nedap (AMS:NEDAP), the global leader in RFID solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tillys, a leading specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. Starting in Q2 2025, Tillys will deploy Nedaps iD Cloud solution across all its stores nationwide, aiming to enhance inventory accuracy, optimise product availability, and streamline operational efficiencies.
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Retail Times
MAY 15, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The veterinary sector has undergone substantial transformation, moving from traditional clinics to modern, technology-driven offices. Snoots Vet is at the vanguard of this transformation, reinventing pet healthcare via innovative design and accessibility.
Design Middleeast
MAY 15, 2025
In the heart of Dubai, where innovation meets elegance, The Chedi Private Residences rises as a bold new icon The Chedi Private Residences stand out in the bustling cityscape with their sleek, all-white exteriors and spacious interiors In a city known for pushing the boundaries of architecture and luxury, one project stands out as a true game-changer.
Retail Focus
MAY 15, 2025
For 25 years, Folk Clothing has been about people coming together, sharing ideas, and making things that feel right. A legacy of creativity, community and craftsmanship. Now, as we celebrate this milestone, we invite the next generation to pick up a pencil and shape whats next. For us, many good ideas start with putting pencil to paper. This humble tool is intuitive and immediate – a natural extension of the mind.
Inside Retail
MAY 11, 2025
In the midst of a pandemic that brought the world to a standstill, something began to stir fragrantly. It didnt begin in a boardroom or with a slick pitch deck, but in a kitchen where Eresha De Zoysa, after a distinguished career in law, found herself reconnecting with a rich familial legacy in the spice trade. That vision became Lord & Lion , a brand that has since carved out a distinctive space in Australias food scene through a growing network of boutique stockists and a national partners
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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 15, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Smart Charge, Sainsburys ultra-rapid EV charging network, has reached a major milestone by saving the equivalent of 60 million fossil fuel miles on UK roads, resulting in a reduction of 10.71 million kg of CO2 emissions compared to non-electric vehicles.
Design Middleeast
MAY 12, 2025
CHAPI Design, led by Tatiana Sheveleva, brings a rich cultural narrative to the interiors of St. Regis Cap Cana The interiors of St. Regis Cap Cana, crafted by CHAPI Design, take guests on an immersive journey through the Dominican Republics heritage CHAPI Design, led by Founder Tatiana Sheveleva, has unveiled its latest masterstroke: the interiors of The St.
Retail Focus
MAY 16, 2025
Every company wants a streamlined warehouse operation to benefit its supply chain. Utz Group helps companies to enhance their warehouses with smart storage systems. Forbes states that management changes can help to address warehouse concerns and streamline processes. But warehouse operations vary from company to company, and the storage systems need to vary as well.
Inside Retail
MAY 15, 2025
Spanish luxury brand Loewe has opened a store at Westfield Sydney shopping centre, featuring its new women’s and mens collections. Situated on the third floor of Westfield, the 245sqm store reflects the Casa Loewe retail concept, embodying the essence of the Pacific Ocean through handmade tiles in a color palette of blue, emerald, and jade. Loewes signature adornment and artworks including Utrecht armchairs, an Akari light sculpture, Spanish-style black iron martini tables, and podiums c
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
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading stationery brand STABILO is proud to announce the BOSS ORIGINAL Highlighter, has been awarded The Icon Award at this years Stationery Awards. The awards were held on Tuesday, 13th May, the first evening of The London Stationery Show, where the worlds biggest stationery brands gathered in The Business Design Centre to celebrate new products [̷
Design Middleeast
MAY 12, 2025
Motif Interiors debuts the Motif Social Caf at Workspace Exhibition 2025, a 1,025 sqft immersive installation reimagining the modern workplace through the lens of caf culture Motif Interiors returns to Workspace 2025 with a bold new concept: The Social Caf Following the success of last years Boardroom of the Future, Motif Interiors returns to the Workspace Exhibition 2025 with a bold new installation that explores one of the most transformative shifts in modern office culture: the rise of the co
Retail Focus
MAY 15, 2025
The South American home and household goods chain Casaideas has partnered with Ansorg to create a holistic lighting concept for the opening of its first Home Store in the brands new visual identity. Returning to the iconic Mall Alto Las Condes in Santiago, Chile, Casaideas has reached a milestone: the brand recently opened its first store in the revamped concept, covering 1,033 square meters a pilot project for the rebranding of its international network of over 95 locations.
Inside Retail
MAY 15, 2025
Australian homewares company, Dusk Group, has hinted at steady sales growth in an update ahead of its third-quarter results. The company anticipates sales of between $137 million and $139 million, at least $10 million higher than the $126.7 million of the same period last year. While gross profit margin is expected to fall by up to 1 per cent from last year’s 64.3 per cent, underlying EBIT is expected to be between $7 million and $8 million, up from $6.2 million last year.
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.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fire safety experts are sounding the alarm as the UK prepares to ban disposable vapes on 1st June 2025, with serious concerns over the potentially life-threatening impact of stockpiling. According to new research byHaypp, a staggering 82% of disposable vape users are planning to stock-pile disposable vapes before they are banned.
Shopperations
MAY 15, 2025
Were excited to continue the our 2025 Agency Landscape series a behind-the-scenes look at the most innovative commerce marketing agencies shaping the future of CPG brand-building. This series helps brands cut through the noise and understand how agencies differ in their capabilities, cultures, and strategic strengths.
Retail Focus
MAY 15, 2025
World leading backpack & travel accessories brand Kapten & Son is excited to announce the opening of its first-ever UK retail store, launching on 16th August 2025 in the heart of Londons vibrant Seven Dials/Covent Garden district. This opening marks a major milestone in the brands international expansion, bringing the beloved Kapten & Son experience to one of Europes most influential fashion capitals.
Inside Retail
MAY 14, 2025
Authentic Brands Group founder, chairman and CEO Jamie Salter and Saks Global executive chairman Richard Baker kicked off the final day of the 2025 World Retail Congress with an interview about their joint venture to expand Authentics luxury brands into new territory, including hospitality, real estate, art and travel. The two retail giants discussed the shifting dynamics of the luxury market, including the rise of experiences, an area theyre looking to explore through the Barneys brand.
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.
Retail Times
MAY 15, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! What if you could train your employees twice as fast for half the price? Key points: Immersive technologies like VR/AR can significantly reduce training costs and duration. Employees learn faster, retain knowledge longer and make fewer costly errors.
Design Middleeast
MAY 16, 2025
DMDC and OCTA Properties are shaping the future of luxury living with three uniquely designed villas in the heart of Dubai Hills At the heart of Dubai Hills Estate, DMDC and OCTA Properties are pushing the boundaries of design with three one-of-a-kind villas Premium Dubai-based design and construction company DMDC is pleased to announce a new partnership with OCTA Developmentsthe real estate development arm of OCTA Propertiesin a joint venture to elevate industry standards across the region.
Retail Focus
MAY 12, 2025
ORSKA, the artistic jewellery brand known for its bold design, craftsmanship and love of the World, has opened a new boutique at Silesia City Center in Katowice. The boutique’s design, developed by architectural studio mode:lina , heralds the brand’s new design direction and redefines the way artistic jewellery is presented. We started the design of the new ORSKA boutique arrangement by talking to Anna Orska, who told us about her biggest inspiration – the inspiration of nature
Inside Retail
MAY 14, 2025
Reverse e-commerce, referred to as recommerce, is no longer exclusive to consumers today, brands are trying to figure out how they too can capitalise on the global secondhand fashion market that is expected to hit $367 billion by 2029. This week, Ebay commemorated style and sustainability at Australian Fashion Week 2025 with a runway co-hosted by Vogue where archival designs from Aje, Bianca Spender, Lee Mathews, Nagnata and Romance Was Born walked down the runway.
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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.
Retail Times
MAY 15, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bloq.it, the smart locker company providing end-to-end services for logistics and e-commerce businesses, announces its expansion with Vinted Go, the dedicated logistics brand of Vinted Group. This latest phase of the partnership covers Vinted Gos expansion into the Iberian Peninsula and represents a strengthened commitment by the Portugal-based Bloq.it t
Retail Design Blog
MAY 15, 2025
Loop Interiors reimagined the modern workspace at Huckletree Bishopsgate in London, creating a sustainable and collaborative environment that champions flexibility.
Retail Focus
MAY 16, 2025
Customising your businesss bins to reflect your unique identity can elevate your brand image. When you customise colours, logos, and messaging on your bins, you create a cohesive look that resonates with your target audience. Bin customisation can also help with practical aspects like waste management. Your bins should align with your business branding for both functionality and aesthetics, leading to a well-rounded approach to visual marketing.
Inside Retail
MAY 15, 2025
To call Jaimee Lupton, a New Zealand-based PR executive turned beauty brand founder, ‘entrepreneurial’ would be putting it lightly. Over the past seven years, Lupton has co-founded five beauty brands (in chronological order); Monday Haircare, Chlon Paris, Being Haircare, Laura Polko Los Angeles and Daise Beauty. Several of these brands have become top-sellers with American retailers including Ulta Beauty, Costco and Walmart.
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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