Design Boom
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
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Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Woolworths Group is launching vaccination hubs in a number of closed Big W stores in an effort to speed up vaccinations for its team and their family members. Getting assistance from the Federal Government National Covid Vaccine Taskforce, and partnering with medical provider International SOS, Woolworths has launched hubs at its Wetherill Park and Canterbury-Bankstown stores, and will launch another at its Carnes Hill store later this month.
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Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Successive waves of pandemic have created havoc for retailers, as closures, reopenings and even some reclosures have occurred. These waves have created supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures that have their own set of challenges. COVID-related economic uncertainty, further compounded by Brexit, caused already price-conscious shoppers to grow even more vigilant about comparing prices, particularly as they flocked to online channels where complete price transparency is a click away.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Pringles UK has revealed a rebrand, introducing a new version of its Mr. P mascot for the first time in 20 years. The new look has been created by design studio Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) and timed for the 30th anniversary of the crisp’s UK launch. It includes a new logo and updated packaging. Pringles’ previous logo (left) and the updated version (right) The original Mr.
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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.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The threatened national shortage of food-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) could threaten future supplies of not just fizzy drinks but various foodstuffs. The potential shortage, an indirect consequence of the rise in gas prices, has brought warnings from the British Soft Drinks Association (BDSA) and several food companies, including poultry producers. The BDSA said: “Any local.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Sydney alone will need to increase its overall logistics footprint by at least 720,000 sqm over the next four years in order to keep up with the rising relevance of online shopping, according to a new report from property firm CBRE. The business’ Sydney Industry and Logistics Land Supply report forecasted that a lack of industrial space in the inner city, coupled with increasing e-commerce use, will drive a major change to how retailers operate logistically.
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Design Week
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Penguin Random House has revealed a refresh for The World of Peter Rabbit, in a bid to “futureproof” the brand for future generations. First thought up by Beatrix Potter in 1902, the Tale of Peter Rabbit has never been out of print an remains one of the world’s best loved children’s stories. In 2022, Penguin Random House Children’s will commemorate Peter Rabbit’s 120 th birthday with a collection of celebrations.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
The winners of the 2021 Retail Industry Awards were announced last night at a face-to-face awards dinner in the City of London. Big winners on the night included Nisa, which took home the trophy for Symbol/Franchise Group of the Year. In the independent store categories, it was a great evening for Mulkerns Eurospar, Newry, County. This story continues at Retail Industry Awards 2021: winners revealed.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
San Francisco-based mobile shopping app Wish has kicked off a campaign to dramatically increase the number of merchants on its platform from countries other than China. It has hired people in Australia, Brazil and Europe to make contact with local brands, slashed its commission rate to attract new sign-ups and promised significant exposure through its internal advertising machine.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s Cardiff , has announced the forthcoming expansion of Laings’ Cardiff showroom. Set to relaunch next month, the upsized 4,735 sq ft showroom will welcome esteemed brands Rolex and Patek Philippe, marking a Welsh debut for the latter. The transformation of the family-run jewellers’ existing boutique at St David’s forms an integral part of Laings’ UK-wide expansion plan, with a £3 million investment into its presence in Cardiff.
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.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Make to Know, by Lorne M. Buchman. The pandemic has unsettled creatives the world over. But as art and design teacher and ArtCenter College of Design president Lorne M. Buchman explains in his new book, uncertainty is a deeply creative state to be in. In Make to Know, Buchman uses direct interviews with artists and designers to make the point.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The 2021 Nisa Retail annual exhibition, which takes place virtually on 28 and 29 September, can be previewed online from today (20 September). It is the second year that the Expo is being held virtually and the preview week is intended to allow those attending to plan their time for the two days, test the. This story continues at Nisa’s Expo preview now online.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
A magnitude 6 earthquake has hit Australia’s eastern seaboard, causing property damage in Melbourne but with no reported injuries. The Betty’s Burgers restaurant in South Yarra has partially collapsed, though the business has confirmed no one was in the store at the time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @visuals_by_campbell. It is currently unclear if other businesses have suffered damages from the earthquake, but the quake was felt as far as South Australia, New South Wales, the AC
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger is set to significantly upsize in London Designer Outlet following the success of its pop-up store at the outlet one year after it opened its doors. Throughout the pandemic, London Designer Outlet has welcomed a number of new brands, many of which signed their deals over the past 18 months, including Radley, Lyle & Scott, NICCE and Police.
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
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Ikea and Danish design lab Space 10 have unveiled the latest experiments on their collaborate platform Everyday Experiments, which aim to “take us beyond the home without leaving it” Now in its second year, the platform – which collaborates with designers around the world – has been given a new impetus thanks to global lockdowns, according to Space10 lead design producer Georgina McDonald. “Last year, home had to meet a myriad of needs and expectations,” she s
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
Amazon has announced that over one million people applied for a job at Amazon globally as part of Career Day 2021 – with around 30,000 people applying in the UK. The virtual event attracted job seekers from around 40 European countries. In the span of 24 hours, more than 2,000 Amazon recruiters offered 30,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions globally with participants in order to provide job seekers with professional advice to start, transition, or grow their careers whether they want to work
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
It’s not every day that we see a centenarian front a collection for a leading global fashion brand, but that’s exactly what happened last week. H&M announced a collaboration with Iris Apfel, New York style icon, fashion designer and interior decorator who likes to dress up “for herself and herself only” and is known for her vibrant clothing, fun accessories and signature thick, oversized specs.
Retail Focus
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Burlington Arcade, the historic landmark and luxury retail destination in Mayfair, is launching a 007 installation in celebration of the much anticipated release of No Time To Die. The James Bond themed installation, which was launched yesterday – Monday 20th of September – features a stunning James Bond inspired entrance at Burlington Gardens: inside special 007 arches run the full length of the arcade, with a show stopping James Bond ‘Gun Barrel photo op’ in the centre.
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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 Week
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The Design Council has announced a new strategic focus to address climate change, which will see the organisation put on a two-day festival during COP26, the United Nations’ climate change conference, which will be attended by world leaders in Glasgow in November. Design for Planet is the Design Council’s initiative to “mobilise” the UK’s 1.69 million-strong design community, according to its CEO Minnie Moll, who says designers have “the power and responsibili
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Snacking brand Whitworths is set to launch a new TV advert later this month. The advert looks to “highlight the breadth of the brand’s product range” and “promote healthier snacking”, supported by in-store and online promotional plans. Phil Gowland, commercial director at Whitworths, said: “We’ve increased our brand investment by seven times year on year to.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The online marketplace boom has given rise to a new type of retail business, the e-commerce aggregator. Since 2018, when the OG aggregator, Thrasio, launched in the US, there has been a veritable explosion of similar startups, including Opontio in Dubai, Upscalio in India, Valerio in Mexico and Rainforest in Singapore. And now, the first one has arrived in Australia.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
A new study into cooking behaviour has revealed that more people are taking the time to cook their meals from scratch compared to pre-pandemic. The results, released by leading dry rice brand, Tilda, uncover what consumers most enjoyed preparing and identify opportunities for retailers to tap into a growing interest in scratch cooking, by ensuring they stock the highest quality ingredients to help shoppers create the best results.
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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.
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
New York design consultancy ThoughtMatter has crafted the new identity for Mama Foundation for the Arts, a cultural organisation which promotes engagement with gospel, jazz and R&B. Mama Foundation is based in Harlem, New York, where it provides a cultural space for people to access training and employment as performing artists for free. The organisation was founded by theatre producer Vy Higginsen and named after the musical she co-created Mama I want to Sing.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Nisa is offering its retailers a special promotion ahead of National Curry Week, which runs from 4 to 10 October. The deal is designed to offer customers all they will need for a curry night for £7. Shoppers can choose two main courses from three curry options from the Co-op takeaway range; korma, tikka or. This story continues at Spicy deal for Nisa retailers.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
US burger sensation Five Guys opens its first Australian restaurant, for takeaway only, on 20 September in Sydney’s Penrith. Master franchisee Seagrass Hospitality is opening the long-awaited fast food brand at the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on the busy Mulgoa Road. Robby Andronikos, brand manager of Five Guys Australia, said “It’s been an incredibly fun journey to bring the Five Guys opening to this point.
Retail Times
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
New data from takeaway delivery platform Foodhub has revealed that the humble burger has seen off traditional favourites, Chinese, Indian and pizza, to be named the UK’s favourite order.
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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
Design Week
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Having to justify design work in terms of return on investment (ROI) is a perennial problem for designers. ROI conversations can be creatively constricting for a designer. Meanwhile whole design teams are often lambasted by the national press when they are perceived to have wasted time and money on a problem that didn’t need fixing. This is made more inflammatory if public money is involved.
Talking Retail
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Confectionery manufacturer Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) is offering convenience store retailers the chance to win prizes as part of its £2m Loyalty Rewards Scheme. Retailers are being encouraged to display PVM’s best sellers on dedicated merchandising racks, for which they will be instantly rewarded through a points-based membership scheme – the more points they collect, This story continues at PVM rewards retailers through loyalty scheme.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
After a difficult start to the year, outdoor group Kathmandu ended FY21 with relatively strong sales growth of 15.1 per cent, bringing in $891 million, largely off the back of Rip Curl’s stellar performance and growth in North American shoe brand Oboz. The group ended the year with a underlying net profit of $64 million – more than double what was achieved during FY20.
Design Wanted
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Recycled materials prove useful in a series of collaborations highlighting the next-generation design talents in Thailand. For over 19 years now, the Talent Thai and Designers’ Room event has provided opportunities for talented designers in Thailand. Launched in 2002, the annual initiative showcases collaborative projects across various categories including furniture, home decorative items and jewelry with the potential to highlight these projects on a global stage through international media.
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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