Retail Focus
JANUARY 25, 2023
Different types of pre-cast retaining walls are used in many construction works. One of these is the king post wall, which looks different from other types. Using the proper type of retaining wall is necessary because it makes a huge difference in the property and the area’s safety. Concrete retaining walls are effective in preventing water build-up and soil erosion.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
The last two years had the world throwing an array of curveballs that sent the retail sector into uncharted territory: because customer needs were constantly changing, brand strategy had to be adaptable and flexible. Now, with the pandemic seemingly under control and the economy slowing down, being flexible just won’t cut it: a company’s ability to plan strategically will be the crucial factor for success.
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Fuhrmann Construction
JANUARY 27, 2023
People visit restaurants because of the atmosphere. The atmosphere of a restaurant can greatly impact a customer’s dining experience. A comfortable and inviting atmosphere can make customers feel welcome and encourage them to return. But if it doesn’t give off a good vibe, you could struggle to generate repeat customers. Want to give your restaurant atmosphere a boost?
Retail Times
JANUARY 27, 2023
Nationwide bed and mattress retailer Bensons for Beds today reported robust sales for the last three months of 2022, driven by investment in its stores and online platform and following leadership changes made in the summer.
Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist
The past three years have forever changed the retail landscape. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment. In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 24, 2023
The Bank of England has predicted that the United Kingdom is falling into a prolonged recession, with inflation not expected to return to its target level of 2% until 2024. Here we will discuss the retail sector outlook this year and what investors should expect. Retail Conditions Inflation in the UK currently sits around 10%, the highest rate in 40 years.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
Instant delivery startup Milkrun unsuccessfully sought new investment on two occasions in 2022, The Australian reports, suggesting the sector is struggling to adapt with a rapidly changing economic environment. Milkrun secured a spectacular $75 million Series A injection in January 2022 , as Tiger Global, AirTree Ventures, Skip Capital, and Mike and Annie Cannon-Brookes’ Grok Ventures sought to crown the leader of Australia’s burgeoning instant delivery scene.
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Retail Times
JANUARY 27, 2023
Following today’s release of H&M’s figures for FY2021/22; Darcey Jupp, apparel analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “Though the H&M Group achieved revenue growth of 12.4% to SEK223.6bn (+6% in local currencies) in FY2021/22, its revenue still remains 4.0% behind FY2018/19 levels. While it will have been impacted by the tough macroeconomic climate in its home European market in H2, it is now lagging far behind key rival Inditex, which was already
Retail Focus
JANUARY 23, 2023
The Surface Design Show, set to take place at London’s Business Design Centre from 7-9 February 2023, has announced that the theme of its upcoming edition will be “Shaping Communities.” The theme aims to improve the built environment for all through collaboration and meaningful design solutions. The theme explores an open dialogue among industries and brands with the common goal of building stronger relationships between people and places.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
H&M, the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, reported on Friday a much larger dive than expected in September-November operating profit, slammed by soaring costs and weakening consumer confidence. Operating profit in the period, the Swedish group’s fiscal fourth quarter, was $79.7 million against $607.8 million a year earlier and a mean forecast of $356.3 million in a Refinitiv poll of analysts. “The lower profit in the fourth quarter when compared with the same quarte
Speaker: Jenn VandeZande, Head of Digital Engagement Strategy at SAP Customer Experience | Beth Scott, VP, Business Operations - Supply Chain | Nikki Grigsby, PHR, Chief Operations Officer at Syndigo | Levana Wang, Content Creator, Gen Z Expert
Post-2020 life has changed the world in many ways — not the least of which is accelerating our reliance on digital commerce. Furthermore, there's the growth of social commerce, evolution of omnichannel commerce, in-store transformation, and online/offline hybridization, all of which are becoming e-Commerce trends that will inevitably shape the 2022 innovation landscape.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 23, 2023
ISE is the largest trade show for professional AV and electronic systems integration in the world. This means that retail designers will have access to the latest technology and innovations in the industry, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve and incorporate cutting-edge solutions into their designs. Additionally, ISE provides a unique opportunity for retail designers to network and collaborate with other professionals in the field.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
Luxury goods group LVMH’s sales rose 9 per cent in the fourth quarter as shoppers in Europe and the United States splurged over the crucial holiday season, helping partly to offset Covid disruptions in China. Sales at the world’s biggest luxury group reached $24.65 billion in the final three months of the year, with the 9 per cent increase on an organic basis a touch above analyst expectations for 7 per cent growth, based on a consensus cited by UBS.
Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree
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.
Retail Times
JANUARY 27, 2023
Productsup, the leading Product-to-Consumer (P2C) software company, today launched the Business growth report, a study comparing business priorities for the year ahead with today’s consumer expectations. The report reveals a sharp contrast between what consumers want and how businesses intend to meet demand amidst the downturn and provides decision-makers with actionable takeaways on how to create a competitive advantage by straying from the norm.
Mindful Design
JANUARY 26, 2023
When building or updating your business, choosing your flooring is one of the less glamorous, but most important parts of your design. It’s true that the look of your floors will have a great impact on the overall look of your restaurant or store. But this is not all: The quality of your floors will […] The post How to Select Flooring for Retail Businesses and Restaurants appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
Lotte Duty Free has inked a 10-year concession to operate duty-free shops at Melbourne Airport as part of its effort to further gain influence in Oceania as international travel resumes. The South Korean travel retail giant will begin operating its Melbourne Airport store on June 1. The Melbourne Airport Duty Free Shop will span 3592sqm with departure and arrival duty-free shops.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 27, 2023
Architecture studio OMA has designed the backdrop for the inaugural Islamic Arts Biennale, which is being hosted in the Western.
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Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.
Retail Times
JANUARY 27, 2023
AF Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses, is pleased to announce that Carol Welch will join as chief executive in April, succeeding Jerry Marwood who is leaving to focus more time on his non-executive directorships and consultancy roles.
Instore Design
JANUARY 26, 2023
TREVOR LEWIS PROMOTED TO CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER AND MINORITY SHAREOWNER FOR INSTORE DESIGN DISPLAY InStore Design Display announced the promotion of Trevor Lewis to Chief Revenue Officer, reporting directly to CEO Randy Edge. Lewis also became a minority shareowner in the business as part of the company’s long-term ownership succession plan. The story was covered in the Kansas City Business Journal in an article entitled: InStore Design's succession plan arms new owner with powerful offering: men
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
The secret to being a good forecaster is to predict something often enough that in the long run it has a good chance of happening. Most of us in the retail industry were optimistic about the return of tourism two years ago, when mass vaccination programs kicked off. The year 2021 was, therefore, a disappointment, but that didn’t stop us from being flush with optimism a year later; the foot-dragging on unrestricted border openings had to end, or so we thought.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 27, 2023
BIZOUX is a jewellery brand that was born in 2009 with the brand concept of “a beloved piece of jewellery.
Retail Times
JANUARY 27, 2023
Consumption of plant-based dairy and meat alternatives looks set to hit the mainstream in Ireland in 2023 as new research commissioned by Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat drink company, reveals one third of shoppers are buying more meat and dairy alternatives than they did three years ago.
RepslyBlog
JANUARY 26, 2023
Welcome to our new “Ask the Product Expert series” featuring none other than our resident product expert, Katherine Fawcett, Product Director at Repsly. She's here to answer your burning questions about our new Workforce Management (WFM) solution, which is basically a magic tool that helps businesses manage large, flexible teams and coordinate a high volume of activities for diverse initiatives.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
What is the secret to great workplace culture and engagement? The founder of Amplify HR, Karen Kirton, believes it’s all about finding, recruiting and retaining great employees. Kirton reveals her top tips in a new book Great People Great Business. “Research consistently shows that if you develop a workplace culture that engages your teams, you will enjoy higher customer satisfaction, loyalty, productivity and profitability, and lower employee turnover.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 27, 2023
These days, being an advertising or communications agency, you’ve got to be on top of your game. So, having brilliant.
Retail Times
JANUARY 27, 2023
Morning routines have just been made simpler with the launch of Rokit Health’s wellness coffee pods. Great tasting, premium coffee enriched with vitamins… yes please!
Greater Group
JANUARY 26, 2023
Shopfitting is an elaborate yet rewarding creative design challenge and process for many retail designers. From the store’s layouts, customer flow and wayfinding to fixtures and display arrangements, each element is a puzzle piece that must perfectly align with the client’s physical retail store vision. Experienced shopfitters can bring a different perspective, yet fresh ideas, but will also discuss their customers’ own perspective and brand guidelines.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
Almost a decade ago, Harvard Business School professor Gary Pisano famously wrote that companies should consider creating an innovation strategy. Today, an innovation strategy is not just an optional nice thing to have — it’s a requirement for companies that want to be successful. With significant post-pandemic inflation and interest rates climbing to new highs, the big banks are warning of a recession in 2023.
Form Room
JANUARY 26, 2023
The world of fashion retail is constantly evolving, with in-store innovation and hospitality crossovers introduced to keep customers excited and coming back for more. But what about beauty?
Retail Times
JANUARY 27, 2023
The Fairtrade Foundation has been awarded ‘Superbrand’ status for 2022/2023 in recognition of the strength of the ethical movement’s brand and public perception in the UK.
Greater Group
JANUARY 26, 2023
Many of us are already welcoming 2023 with optimism – including the hotel & tourism industry with new hotels ready to welcome their first guests. From leisure and business to individual and family travel, the ever-changing personalities, preferences, and spending power of vacationers continue to revolutionise the hospitality industry. There is a rise of a conscious approach to designing hospitality spaces that enhance the guests’ physical and wellbeing, igniting multi-sensory experiences th
Inside Retail
JANUARY 26, 2023
A few years ago, co-founders Adam Morgan and Tyson Gundersen left the corporate world behind to start Bureau Booths – which provided soundproof office booths to existing spaces – then TaskPod , which offers private working spaces in recreational and retail spaces, transport hubs and other locations. With Covid-19 leading to the popularisation of a hybrid working model , TaskPod has flourished.
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