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Workers at nine Tesco distribution centres are being balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute. The Usdaw trade union is carrying out the ballots in distribution centres in Daventry, Goole, Hinckley, Lichfield, Livingston, Magor (both trunk and main site), Peterborough and Southampton. MORE
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Black Friday shopping is a great way to get deals for cheap. Did you know that thrift stores offer some amazing Black Friday Deals? You will get the best bang for your buck and be sustainable by choosing to thrift on Black Friday. Here is a list of the Black Friday Thrift Store Deals in […]. MORE
Sustainable knitwear brand, Mia Fratino, is set to shut its doors during the upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping sale to protest against waste and over-consumerism. . MORE
The director of operations is crucial to the success of national retail chains. Anyone who takes on this role is tasked with managing high-ranking staff such as district and general managers. MORE
Harvey Norman has been hit by falling sales and depreciating exchange rates, with global sales falling 8.8 per cent during the period between July and November, and unaudited gross profit falling 35.5 per cent between July and October, compared to the same periods of last year. MORE
Australian toy retailer Toymate is set to open “the largest toy store in Australia” early next month, standing at 2960 square metres. MORE
Mallows Bottling has launched a range of flavoured rums to help retailers take advantage of the growing premium rum market. The newly created distillery is bringing its first spirit to the market with The Rummers, a brand developed in partnership with Dutch rum specialist Scheer. MORE
Global beauty brand Lush is shutting down its Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat accounts until the platforms take action to provide a safer experience for their users. MORE
New research of eight of the leading delivery companies in the UK has crowned Royal Mail the most carbon-conscious delivery company for the second year in a row. It is followed by Amazon, DPD and Parcelforce, according to the research by Money.co.uk. MORE
Vimto has brought back its seasonal limited edition squash flavour, Winter Warmer. Available in a 725ml bottle, Winter Warmer is on-shelf now until the end of January 2022, while stocks last. It comes with an RRP of £1.25. MORE
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The latest research on violence and abuse of shopworkers has revealed not only that most staff have been abused, but more than a third of customers have seen it happening. MORE
Luxury body and skincare brand Aesop has just unveiled its world-first fragrance experience, The Sensorium, within its Sydney flagship store. Inside, customers are invited to experience the luxury brand’s seven eaux de parfum. MORE
The UK’s first Family Business Week has been launched today (22 November) by the Institute for Family Business (IFB). The week-long event, supported by NatWest bank, is focusing on the role of business as a force for good. MORE
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Co-op’s revolutionary scheme to use robots to make home deliveries in Northampton has been expanded to make it available to 150,000 residents in the town. The scheme relies on the boxes-on-wheels robots made by Starship Technologies. MORE
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Retailers in New South Wales will no longer need to enforce mandatory masks indoors, QR code check ins, or adhere to the current density limits as soon as the state hits 95 per cent vaccination rate or on December 15 – whatever comes first. MORE
As a pureplay e-commerce business, Australian fashion brand Petal & Pup was in a strong position to manage lockdown pressures this year, and the pandemic didn’t stop the business venturing into new categories and new markets. MORE
The ‘Seven Dials Winter Festival’, is a three-day shopping, dining and cultural event that took place over the weekend from 19th-21st November, in the heart of London’s West End. MORE
Australian fashion label, Aje, has launched an Aje Athletica flagship store at Westfield Sydney City, with six more standalone locations scheduled to open across the country early next year. . MORE
Homewares group Adairs will acquire omni-channel furniture retailer Focus on Furniture for $80 million, in a play to expand its market share in the furniture and bedding space. MORE
Sloane Stanley celebrates the return and opening of Libby Blakey Design , an interior and retail design specialist, at 336 Kings Road, in the heart of Chelsea until January 2022. MORE
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Shaftesbury has announced that leading art toy brand, Pop Mart, has selected Chinatown London for a European flagship and UK debut, and will be joined by Yolé, the world’s first no-sugar added ice cream and frozen yogurt brand. MORE
Senior retail teams should be serving their frontline staff, first and foremost, so they’re empowered to get on with the important business of serving customers. MORE
Retailers are being warned that supplies of alcohol brands are being hit by continuing driver shortages – presenting a major threat to festive drinks business. MORE
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As it builds momentum ahead of opening in 2023, the Grantham Designer Outlet Village has announced a suite of fashion and F&B brands that will take space in the premium outlet – alongside the news it will feature online sales platform Wishibam, a UK-first for outlet retail destinations. MORE
Has the word ‘proximity’ cropped up in your 2022 planning meetings yet? Thought so. But what does retail’s favourite new buzzword actually mean? . In the dictionary, it’s nearness in space, time or relationship – in other words, the things that are close, nearby and on hand. MORE
We’re on the countdown to Black Friday 2021 - an event that has become one of the defining moments in the UK retail calendar and this year, it’s more important than ever. Comment In my opinion Opinion Time Retailer News Black Friday White Label Loyalty MORE
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Stockholm-based lifestyle brand ARKET is opening its first flagship store in Russia, 0 0 4 0 2 5 - 9 4 2 , on 9 December. MORE
Authentic Brands (New York) will no longer be working towards a planned initial public offering (IPO), according to CNBC. Instead the company will be selling equity stakes in its business to HPS Investment Partners and CVC Capital, in addition to a range of existing stakeholders. MORE
French lingerie brand Etam is using digital ID technology from Avery Dennison Smartrac to make every item ‘digital’ so customers can try lingerie at home, avoid queues in store and get video content to learn more about the sustainable origins of the products they love. MORE
Dior has opened a pop-up store at Jumeirah beach in Dubai. The initiative, which coincides with the Dubai Expo includes two 3D printed pavilions created in collaboration with Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP and is located at the Four Seasons Hotel in Nammos. MORE
About 80 people ransacked a San Francisco Nordstrom on Sunday, assaulting employees and making off with merchandise in cars waiting outside, the Associated Press reports. With some wearing ski masks and wielding crowbars, the hoard of thieves rushed the store in a flash mob-style raid. MORE
A new Starbucks® store will open in Sainsburys, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, on Wednesday 24 November. The new store will be the first in the local area and will create 23 new jobs. Retail News Retailer News Starbucks MORE
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Mad Lords (Paris) is planning to expand its footprint with an additional three stores in 2022, Forbes reports. The fine jewelry boutique is planning to open new locations in Belgium, Brussels, and another on Rue St. Honoré, where the brand has an existing flagship. MORE
Dollar Tree (Chesapeake, Va.) announced it will begin selling most of its products for $1.25 throughout its fleet of stores instead of $1, Reuters reports. The new strategy comes after pandemic-related challenges as well as rising freight costs, according to the retailer. MORE
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) has announced that Bershka, the international fashion label from Inditex, has selected Liverpool ONE for its regional debut. The 8,000 sq ft flagship is set to open early next year and will enhance Liverpool ONE’s already extensive international fashion offering. MORE
If your brand isn’t rethinking data consent and tracking, now is the time to act. We know that privacy laws in Australia are under the microscope and expected to continue tightening in 2022 (and beyond). MORE
Co-op has announced it will be committing over £11 million in the next three years to help community environmental causes, social enterprises, charities and groups, both in the UK and abroad. Retail News Co-op MORE
87 Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Harvey Norman has been hit by falling sales and depreciating exchange rates, with global sales falling 8.8 per cent during the period between July and November, and unaudited gross profit falling 35.5 per cent between July and October, compared to the same periods of last year.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The ‘Seven Dials Winter Festival’, is a three-day shopping, dining and cultural event that took place over the weekend from 19th-21st November, in the heart of London’s West End.
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Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Co-op’s revolutionary scheme to use robots to make home deliveries in Northampton has been expanded to make it available to 150,000 residents in the town. The scheme relies on the boxes-on-wheels robots made by Starship Technologies.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
French lingerie brand Etam is using digital ID technology from Avery Dennison Smartrac to make every item ‘digital’ so customers can try lingerie at home, avoid queues in store and get video content to learn more about the sustainable origins of the products they love.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
If your brand isn’t rethinking data consent and tracking, now is the time to act. We know that privacy laws in Australia are under the microscope and expected to continue tightening in 2022 (and beyond).
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) has announced that Bershka, the international fashion label from Inditex, has selected Liverpool ONE for its regional debut. The 8,000 sq ft flagship is set to open early next year and will enhance Liverpool ONE’s already extensive international fashion offering.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Retailers are being warned that supplies of alcohol brands are being hit by continuing driver shortages – presenting a major threat to festive drinks business.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Australian fashion label, Aje, has launched an Aje Athletica flagship store at Westfield Sydney City, with six more standalone locations scheduled to open across the country early next year. .
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Dior has opened a pop-up store at Jumeirah beach in Dubai. The initiative, which coincides with the Dubai Expo includes two 3D printed pavilions created in collaboration with Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP and is located at the Four Seasons Hotel in Nammos.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Vimto has brought back its seasonal limited edition squash flavour, Winter Warmer. Available in a 725ml bottle, Winter Warmer is on-shelf now until the end of January 2022, while stocks last. It comes with an RRP of £1.25.
E Delevry
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
New research of eight of the leading delivery companies in the UK has crowned Royal Mail the most carbon-conscious delivery company for the second year in a row. It is followed by Amazon, DPD and Parcelforce, according to the research by Money.co.uk.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Australian toy retailer Toymate is set to open “the largest toy store in Australia” early next month, standing at 2960 square metres.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Shaftesbury has announced that leading art toy brand, Pop Mart, has selected Chinatown London for a European flagship and UK debut, and will be joined by Yolé, the world’s first no-sugar added ice cream and frozen yogurt brand.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Mallows Bottling has launched a range of flavoured rums to help retailers take advantage of the growing premium rum market. The newly created distillery is bringing its first spirit to the market with The Rummers, a brand developed in partnership with Dutch rum specialist Scheer.
VMS
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Dollar Tree (Chesapeake, Va.) announced it will begin selling most of its products for $1.25 throughout its fleet of stores instead of $1, Reuters reports. The new strategy comes after pandemic-related challenges as well as rising freight costs, according to the retailer.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Homewares group Adairs will acquire omni-channel furniture retailer Focus on Furniture for $80 million, in a play to expand its market share in the furniture and bedding space.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
As it builds momentum ahead of opening in 2023, the Grantham Designer Outlet Village has announced a suite of fashion and F&B brands that will take space in the premium outlet – alongside the news it will feature online sales platform Wishibam, a UK-first for outlet retail destinations.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
A new Starbucks® store will open in Sainsburys, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, on Wednesday 24 November. The new store will be the first in the local area and will create 23 new jobs. Retail News Retailer News Starbucks
Thrifts and Tangles
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Black Friday shopping is a great way to get deals for cheap. Did you know that thrift stores offer some amazing Black Friday Deals? You will get the best bang for your buck and be sustainable by choosing to thrift on Black Friday. Here is a list of the Black Friday Thrift Store Deals in […].
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Luxury body and skincare brand Aesop has just unveiled its world-first fragrance experience, The Sensorium, within its Sydney flagship store. Inside, customers are invited to experience the luxury brand’s seven eaux de parfum.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Sloane Stanley celebrates the return and opening of Libby Blakey Design , an interior and retail design specialist, at 336 Kings Road, in the heart of Chelsea until January 2022.
VMS
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Mad Lords (Paris) is planning to expand its footprint with an additional three stores in 2022, Forbes reports. The fine jewelry boutique is planning to open new locations in Belgium, Brussels, and another on Rue St. Honoré, where the brand has an existing flagship.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Workers at nine Tesco distribution centres are being balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute. The Usdaw trade union is carrying out the ballots in distribution centres in Daventry, Goole, Hinckley, Lichfield, Livingston, Magor (both trunk and main site), Peterborough and Southampton.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Sustainable knitwear brand, Mia Fratino, is set to shut its doors during the upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping sale to protest against waste and over-consumerism. .
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Senior retail teams should be serving their frontline staff, first and foremost, so they’re empowered to get on with the important business of serving customers.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Stockholm-based lifestyle brand ARKET is opening its first flagship store in Russia, 0 0 4 0 2 5 - 9 4 2 , on 9 December.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
The UK’s first Family Business Week has been launched today (22 November) by the Institute for Family Business (IFB). The week-long event, supported by NatWest bank, is focusing on the role of business as a force for good.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Retailers in New South Wales will no longer need to enforce mandatory masks indoors, QR code check ins, or adhere to the current density limits as soon as the state hits 95 per cent vaccination rate or on December 15 – whatever comes first.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Has the word ‘proximity’ cropped up in your 2022 planning meetings yet? Thought so. But what does retail’s favourite new buzzword actually mean? . In the dictionary, it’s nearness in space, time or relationship – in other words, the things that are close, nearby and on hand.
VMS
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
About 80 people ransacked a San Francisco Nordstrom on Sunday, assaulting employees and making off with merchandise in cars waiting outside, the Associated Press reports. With some wearing ski masks and wielding crowbars, the hoard of thieves rushed the store in a flash mob-style raid.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Yooma Wellness Inc.,
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Global beauty brand Lush is shutting down its Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat accounts until the platforms take action to provide a safer experience for their users.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
The latest research on violence and abuse of shopworkers has revealed not only that most staff have been abused, but more than a third of customers have seen it happening.
Compliantia
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
The director of operations is crucial to the success of national retail chains. Anyone who takes on this role is tasked with managing high-ranking staff such as district and general managers.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
We’re on the countdown to Black Friday 2021 - an event that has become one of the defining moments in the UK retail calendar and this year, it’s more important than ever. Comment In my opinion Opinion Time Retailer News Black Friday White Label Loyalty
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
As a pureplay e-commerce business, Australian fashion brand Petal & Pup was in a strong position to manage lockdown pressures this year, and the pandemic didn’t stop the business venturing into new categories and new markets.
VMS
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Authentic Brands (New York) will no longer be working towards a planned initial public offering (IPO), according to CNBC. Instead the company will be selling equity stakes in its business to HPS Investment Partners and CVC Capital, in addition to a range of existing stakeholders.
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