Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
When it comes to renting, choosing the right tenancy agreement can make a real difference in your experience. Whether you’re after stability, flexibility, or a mix of both, understanding the most common types of tenancy agreements can help you make the best choice. With help from SAM Conveyancing , here’s a rundown on the agreements you’re likely to encounter. 1.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research by American Express Shop Small reveals the nation’s top 10 hotspots for independent shops, showcasing the small businesses and the valuable role they plan in their local communities. American Express partnered with retail experts GlobalData to identify the top high streets for independent shops through ranking factors such as the number of i
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Design Week
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
I know what you’re thinking. Why, oh why, have we had to wait so long for Design Week’s take on the US election? Amid the cavalcade of commentators, we’ve heard enough from the experts, the pollsters, the politicians. It’s about damn time a feckless British design journalist weighed in.
Creative Displays Now
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Fresh produce is vibrant and nutritious, and creative retail displays can showcase its delicious potential. As shoppers browse the produce section, they usually have numerous options to choose from — and making sure your fruits and vegetables stand out can encourage them to choose your products over everything else. The right product display provides convenience for shoppers and gets their mouths watering.
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.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
High-end residential interior design is increasingly important in a rapidly evolving city like Milan. Known to be a discreet, demure […] The post How high-end tailored design products are participating in the Milanese Renaissance appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Dusk posted higher sales in both online and physical stores in the first 20 weeks of the fiscal year. The home fragrance retailer’s sales rose 12.7 per cent year over year, with like-for-like sales growing 11.5 per cent. Online sales surged 41.2 per cent, while brick-and-mortar store sales jumped 10.7 per cent. “We have opened two new stores and further extended our reach with the launch of 12 pop-ups in flagship centres across the country,” said Vlad Yakubson, Dusk CEO and MD.
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Dezeen
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Marble covered with plaster and metal treated with acid are among the repurposed materials used by Japanese architect Shogo Onodera to minimise waste while fitting out the flagship store of fashion brand IZA Tokyo. The boutique takes over an existing retail space in the city's Shibuya district, where the previous tenant had left the interior largely intact with much of the display furniture and internal surfaces still in functional condition.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A Retail Times’ sponsored post By Dan Edelman, general manager, UK Merchant Services at American Express Small, independent retailers play a huge role across the UK, bringing vibrancy and acting as the heartbeat of local communities.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It’s not easy to be a mid-market retailer in Australia right now. There is increased competition from e-commerce players, the local market and major international brands. There is also subdued consumer sentiment and the rising cost of doing business. Growth opportunities are hard to come by. Even so, retailers offering a strong value proposition and attractive shopping experience are gaining steadfast shoppers.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the opening of Pret A Manger at Gloucester Quays, bringing the popular British sandwich and organic coffee chain to the city for the first time. This announcement follows a series of food and beverage openings at Gloucester Quays – including a new Subway also now open on High Orchard Street – adding to the destination’s growing food options for its diverse catchment of all-day shoppers and locals and strengthening its reputation as a top 10 UK outlet.
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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
Dezeen
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Spanish studio Mesura salvaged stone remnants of old fountains, archways and Gothic buildings to create the interior of this Aesop store in Barcelona. Located on the city's Avinguda Diagonal, the skincare store has been shortlisted for a Dezeen Award in the small retail interior category. The Aesop store is located on Barcelona's Avinguda Diagonal The project comprises a single, asymmetric room defined by chunky basins and shelving made from neutral-hued Montjuïc stone, native to Barcelona but n
Creative Displays Now
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Health and beauty displays act as your company’s in-store ambassadors, showing shoppers what your brand stands for and the benefits of using your products. Your retail display should use techniques like cross-merchandising and interactive elements to engage with customers and draw them into the aisle. You can implement these best practices to ensure your retail displays get the spotlight they deserve: Integrate Strategic Product Placement Product placement is the art of placing products to
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Bunnings breached privacy laws by using facial recognition technology (FRT), the Privacy Commissioner determined. From November 2018 to November 2021, Bunnings implemented a trial FRT at 63 stores in Victoria and NSW, capturing the faces of every visitor. Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said that while her office acknowledges the potential for the technology, its benefits must be weighed against its impact on privacy rights. “In this instance, deploying facial recognition technology was th
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Diriyah Company , Saudi Arabia’s mixed-use developer driving the transformation of historic Diriyah into a premier global destination, is set to participate in MAPIC 2024, 26-28 November in Cannes, France. At this leading global retail property event, Diriyah Company will present the latest developments of its flagship project, with a focus on Diriyah Square—the dynamic centrepiece of the 14-square-kilometer masterplan.
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
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Red Sea shipping crisis has hit headlines again recently, following a series of Houthi attacks on the 163,759-deadweight tonnage M/V Sounion tanker. Occurring late in the summer, the attack and subsequent disruption of shipping operations in the Red Sea has the potential to have more of an economic impact across the globe at a […] If you want m
Theatro
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
DALLAS, November 19, 2024 – Theatro, a pioneer in voice-controlled mobile communication technology, is proud to announce the launch of Theatro GEN iusAI , an innovative suite of voice offerings that integrate Generative AI with Theatro’s Intelligent Virtual Assistance (TIVA) and Theatro’s portfolio of Digital Workflows. Theatro GEN iusAI equips frontline workers with on-demand, context-specific knowledge, enhancing their ability to deliver seamless customer interactions and enabling them t
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Adore Beauty plans to expand its national retail store network over the next three years to accelerate its omnichannel growth. The company is targeting the opening of more than 25 stores as part of its three-year strategy, which was announced at its annual meeting in Melbourne. The stores, which will leverage existing infrastructure and strength of the Adore Beauty brand, will help broaden the company’s addressable market, increase brand awareness and boost customer acquisition.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Chairman of The Beaverbrooks Group has been awarded the Best Companies ‘Lifetime Recognition Award 2024’ for his outstanding commitment to the workplace over his career. Mark Adlestone OBE is just the second person in Best Companies’ history to receive this prestigious recognition. Beaverbrooks has also celebrated 21 years in the Best Companies rankings, this year being hailed as the UK’s 3 rd Best Retail Company to Work For and 14 th Best Company to Work For in the UK.
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
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Augmented reality glasses could be starting to enter the mainstream, with major tech brands promoting their products. However, they are a long way off from becoming essential. Currently, AR glasses seem like a novelty, and many people may not recognise their potential applications.
Theatro
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Dallas, Texas, November 21, 2024 —Theatro proudly announced its ranking among the fastest-growing companies in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. This prestigious list recognizes the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. This recognition highlights Theatro’s significant revenue growth, fueled by its innovative voice-controlled mobile platform that enhances commun
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The ACCC’s lawsuit against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading consumers about the price of essential products has now been spun into a class action lawsuit by the Gerard Malouf and Partners law firm. For Jim Ritchie, founder and strategy partner at branding agency US+US, the price drop class action and ACCC legal action against the Australian supermarket points to something much larger.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The online retail industry is going from strength to strength. However, with increased competition and growing customer expectations, staying ahead in the market requires more than just a user-friendly website. It demands robust infrastructure capable of handling high traffic, ensuring security, and offering scalability. Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting is proving to be a game-changer for online retail businesses, offering the perfect mix of performance, flexibility, and affordability – keep
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
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! One of the UK’s newest and leading hair tool brands Bellissima will be raising the bar in its marketing strategy, taking the launch of the new Prodigy Air Styler tool to new heights in a large DOOH activation at Waterloo station, reaching over 1 million individuals over a two-week period.
Drytac
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Authored by Kieran Blacknall, Operations Manager at Drytac Many professionals will be familiar with the concept of window graphics, given the explosion of popularity of these applications in recent years. What may not be so clear is the different options when it comes to installing and applying these colourful graphics. There are two main ways of placing window graphics: first surface and second surface.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Nick Scali is at risk of not meeting its first-half net profit guidance for Australia and New Zealand due to delays in the delivery of its products. One of the furniture retailer’s freight forwarders and custom agents is now under the administration of a liquidator, resulting in the company’s containers remaining stuck at the port. Nick Scali has made an application to the Federal Court of Australia to facilitate the release of the company’s containers through giving certain un
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The vaping industry has seen a lot of growth over the years, driven by evolving consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and advancements in technology. For vape juice brands, staying competitive in the retail market requires a deep understanding of the latest trends influencing sales. By tapping into these trends, brands can better cater to consumer demands and position themselves for success.
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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
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The demand by environmentally conscious consumers has made sustainability the central focus of retail design. Businesses that don’t align with green principles are going to find it hard to establish a brand and attract an audience.
Retail Bound
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In today’s digital-first world, the voice of the customer is louder than it’s ever been. For product startups dreaming of seeing their creations on the shelves of retail giants like Best Buy, Target, or Walmart, understanding this voice is crucial. While launching online offers a global audience, transitioning to physical retail is a chance to capture tangibility and visibility in a whole new way.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
To streamline its brand portfolio, H&M Group will integrate the Monki label into its Weekday brand and rebrand all of its Monki stores. The full merger of Monki into the Weekday platform is slated for next year, covering both online and off-line retail. As part of the integration, some Monki stores will be converted into multi-brand Weekday destinations, while others will be closed.
Parcel Pending
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The State of Seniors in the United States Today’s older adults are healthier and more vibrant than ever, creating demand for senior living communities that embrace independence and convenience rather than just providing a cafeteria menu of healthcare options. Consider this statistic: One in six Americans are 65 and older, representing a demographic that has expanded at nearly five times the general population’s rate over the last 100 years. 1 Mortalities and relocations connected to
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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