Retail Focus

MAY 29, 2025

Sports retail has transformed remarkably over the years, moving from traditional high street shops to the dynamic world of online bargains. At the heart of this transition is the changing consumer demand and the quest for convenience, variety, and value. For those looking to capitalise on the best deals, a SportsShoes discount voucher can offer an excellent entry point into the digital sports retail landscape.

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Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2025

In 2025, retail is definitely a battleground where the customer experience (CX) can make or break a brand. In an industry where 86 per cent of consumers are willing to pay more for a great experience, yet only 22 per cent feel that retailers truly understand their needs, the gap between expectation and execution is massive. It’s not all doom and gloom, however, there are amazing retailers out there that create immersive, seamless, and personal experiences and win by changing shoppers into

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Parcel Pending

MAY 28, 2025

Retail has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past decade, driven by rapid technological advancements and the growing integration of digital and physical shopping experiences. As consumer expectations continue to rise, retailers are innovating not only to enhance the overall shopping experience but also to foster lasting customer loyalty and drive growth and revenue in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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Retail Times

MAY 29, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! British lingerie retailer Little Women.com has partnered with Brarista to launch the worlds first AI bra fitting solution. The Brarista AI Fit Chatbot acts as a fit expert, lingerie stylist, and care assistant for small bust customers (A, AA, AAA cups) as part of the new LittleWomen.com Lingerie Angels Fitting Service.

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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.

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Scrube

MAY 28, 2025

Master logistics management with our essential guide, offering strategies to streamline your retail operations and ensure timely delivery of products.

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Inside Retail

MAY 28, 2025

Strong growth potential of athleisure brands is expected to drive up demand for prime retail tenancies, according to a report by CBRE. CBREs Fitness Becomes Fashion report shows that demand for athleisure clothing in Australia has been booming thanks to the rise of remote work, active lifestyles, social media and a generational shift. As a result, many brands have been looking to expand their online success into physical retail stores.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 28, 2025

Colab and Lazza have launched ‘The Sweet Spot’, a bold, immersive pop-up experience unveiled at INDEX 2025, the regions premier interior design event UAE-based Colab , in partnership with Lazza , have unveiled The Sweet Spot at INDEX 2025, which opened yesterday (May 27, 2025) at the Dubai World Trade Center. Their latest collaboration is a homegrown haven where creativity meets indulgence, and sustainability meets innovation.

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The Retail Doctor

MAY 30, 2025

If you have felt like the pace of change in retail is accelerating, you are right. The Unified Commerce Benchmark (UCB) 2025 report by Manhattan Associates, now covering 250 specialty retailers, paints a clear picture. Unified commerce means integrating all retail systems so the customer journey, whether in-store, mobile, or online, is seamless and consistent.

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Inside Retail

MAY 28, 2025

In Australias current retail terrain, an abundance of businesses may assume they are protected from copycatting and opportunistic competitors, simply because they have registered their business name with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. According to franchising expert, Tereza Murray, this common misconception may result in an arduous and complex legal process, particularly for new business owners.

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Retail Focus

MAY 28, 2025

Savills France has recruited Marina Lavrov and Antoine Vandamme as co-heads of high street leasing. The move marks a major milestone in the expansion of the companys retail department. Marina and Antoine will join Savills France in September. Based in the Paris headquarters they will be responsible for developing the company’s city centre business in France.

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MAY 28, 2025

ALEC Holdings has released its latest ESG and Sustainability report, highlighting a continued focus on responsible growth and operational excellence Barry Lewis, CEO at ALEC Holdings ALEC Holdings (ALEC), a leading construction and related services company, today published its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability repor t, underscoring the companys commitment to responsible growth and sustained operational excellence across its UAE and KSA operations.

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Scrube

MAY 29, 2025

If youre not able to price your merchandise correctly, it could risk your overall revenue. In a competitive market like retail, pricing is everything. Competitors are always trying to have a better price than others, and because of this, its hard to figure out what the best price is that both give you profit, but also a competitive advantage. This is where competitor pricing comes in.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2025

The retail community has welcomed the Victorian governments proposed ban on machetes, following a violent brawl in Melbournes Northland shopping centre. Four males have been charged for a brawl between two rival gangs in the food court of the centre. One man in his 20s, with upper-body injuries, was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but stable condition, while three others were treated for anxiety.

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Retail Focus

MAY 28, 2025

Castle Quarter Norwichs leading social, leisure and lifestyle destination has strengthened its retail offer with the arrival of mens formalwear specialist House Of Cavani. The Italian-inspired fashion retailer has taken unit 39 at Castle Quarter on a new seven-year lease. The store will be House of Cavanis 16 th in England and its third in the East Anglia region, alongside locations in Cambridge and Kings Lynn.

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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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Design Middleeast

MAY 29, 2025

ME FITOUT has unveiled a cutting-edge, eco-focused manufacturing facility in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) ME Fitout: The 100,000-square-foot facility is designed to deliver multiple complex large-scale interior contracting projects ME FITOUT , a fast-growing interior fit-out company in the UAE, has unveiled a new high-tech, sustainability-driven manufacturing facility in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) to boost the UAEs booming interior fit-out market projected to reach USD 4.13 billion by 2030.

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Drytac

MAY 28, 2025

Guest Authored by Tara Criscuolo, Sr. Marketing Manager, Infinity Images Whether your project calls for a dimensional retail display, interior wall covering, or outdoor banner, adding a protective layer to printed materials can significantly extend their lifespan and maintain their professional appearance. This is where laminates come in. Often overlooked, laminates are a crucial finishing touch that enhance both the function and aesthetic of printed pieces.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2025

Myer will launch its shoppable app in a bid to accelerate online sales and create a seamless mobile-first experience. Myers current app has over 2.4 million downloads with more than 1.2 million active users. Customers will be able to shop within the app, eliminating the need to switch to a mobile browser, and creating a personalised destination to shop for Myer products.

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Retail Focus

MAY 29, 2025

Affinity Sterling Mills, the leading outlet shopping centre in Tillicoultry, has announced that Skechers is set to arrive on 6 th June, bringing its signature lifestyle and performance footwear to the centre. The outlet centre has established itself as one of the most prominent outlet centres in Scotland, with an impressive retail mix and unrivalled commitment to its customers.

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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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Design Middleeast

MAY 28, 2025

As Feria Hbitat Valncia evolves, its newest initiative, Contract 360 by Maderalia, is quickly becoming a magnet for high-profile exhibitors in the contract supply and interiors space Contract 360 by Maderalia is shaping up to be a dynamic new addition to Feria Hbitat Valncia Feria Hbitat Valncia s new Contract 360 by Maderalia area is taking shape.

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Retail Times

MAY 29, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research reveals UK consumers arenearly 50% more loyal to stores than the brands they buy, with in-store experiences and meaningful rewards driving long-term customer commitment. These findings come fromnew research from digital gifting platform,Prezzee, which surveyed 5,000 consumers in the UK to establish what drives loyalty to brands and retailers

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2025

Dissh has had one of the most successful rebrands in the Australian retail landscape from a standalone multi-brand boutique in Brisbane to a global social media-phenomenon. It’s the kind of before and after story that brands dream of executing. Inside Retail connected with the CEO and creative director of Dissh, Lucy Henry-Hicks, on how the brand has approached international expansion and finding the Dissh girl in new markets abroad.

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Retail Focus

MAY 27, 2025

Retailers are no strangers to tracking every item on the shelf, but most still ignore the true value of their digital shelves. Your product images, promotional videos, branded templates, and SEO content arent just accessories to your brand, but also assets with measurable impact. When treated as stock, these resources can significantly sharpen your competitive edge.

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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.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 28, 2025

Al Huzaifa is turning heads at INDEX Dubai 2025 with an immersive exhibition that reimagines the boundaries of interior design Al Huzaifa Unveils Immersive Design Experiences at INDEX Dubai 2025 Al Huzaifa , the regions leading name in luxury design and craftsmanship, is making a bold statement at INDEX Dubai 2025 with an immersive exhibition that goes beyond traditional interior design showcases.

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Retail Times

MAY 28, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Rituals and UNICEF announced their new partnership, dedicated to strengthening the mental health of children and young people worldwide. Today, one in seven adolescents lives with a mental health condition.

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Inside Retail

MAY 28, 2025

Myer will perform a complete overhaul of its apparel and beauty sections to tap into a younger demographic of consumers. In a presentation to investors on Wednesday, a strategic review by the brand found Myers exclusive brands and its apparel brands were being underutilised. The preliminary phase of our strategic review also identified a potential combination with Premier Investments Apparel Brands business to accelerate our strategic priorities, saidexecutive chair Olivia Wirth.

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2025

As retailers nationwide grapple with changing consumer behaviours and the evolving role of brick-and-mortar, Tommy Bahama is charting a new course that blends hospitality, lifestyle, and experiential retail in an inviting way. The Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar redefines the retail and dining experience, combining a relaxed, island-inspired atmosphere with a fusion of shopping and hospitality.

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Scrube

MAY 27, 2025

S-CUBE started partnering with BAM by providing a single hat rack. Proving to be a competent and engaged vendor-partner BAM awarded S-CUBE more and more fixture items over the years.

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Retail Times

MAY 28, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hublot ambassador, Novak Djokovic has once again made history. On Saturday, he smashed his 100th career title in Geneva, celebrating with Hublot and his family in a Swiss homecoming. An emotional highlight in a week filled with personal milestones. 100 titles, infinite drive.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2025

In an era where sustainability is an increasingly critical driver of business strategy, Bearhug is at the forefront of transforming logistics with an environmentally conscious approach. Committed to redefining how businesses manage pallet wrapping, Bearhug demonstrates that ecological responsibility and commercial success are mutually reinforcing. Founded in 2023 by Tom Field and Max Higgins, Bearhug was cultivated out of a simple frustration: a truck driver wasting a kilo of plastic every day.

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Compliantia

MAY 28, 2025

Dont use generic tools to do a specialized job and expect a positive outcome. Would you use Excel for enterprise accounting and Notepad for contracts? Generic task managers are a dime a dozen and none of them work in retail and hospitality. Why? Because retail and hospitality groups have a site-based field hierarchy. The implications, for execution, tracking and roll-up reporting are profound which is why Bindy implements a retail org hierarchy in a way generic tools simply cannot.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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