Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2022
For the first time ever, a runway show for people with disabilities will feature at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) in May. . The consumer show will put the Adaptive Clothing Collective in the spotlight, a new group of three adaptive fashion labels which aim to “bring strength and unity of message and voice to mainstream media, retail and fashion industries”.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
British technology company, Dyson , has selected Victoria Square in the heart of Belfast city centre, to launch the first experiential space for the region. Located on the Lower Ground Mall of the extensive four-level scheme, close to the central atrium, Dyson has created a specially designed 200 sq. ft cube. The in-mall space provides visitors with a curated and futuristic space to interact with innovative electrical household products from the world-famous bagless vacuum cleaners, air treatmen
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Design Week
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The Belgian government has revealed a new passport, which honours of the “jewels” of the country’s culture: comic strips. The new document has been designed by French design and engineering consultancy Thales Group and Belgian tech company Zetes. According to Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the document has been developed “in close cooperation with anti-fraud specialists of the.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
More evidence for the sharp rate of growth in plant-based foods came from Aldi this week, as it announced a 500% increase in sales during January. The rise, attributed to customers deciding to go vegan for the month as a New Year resolution, came as Aldi decided to expand its vegan range by 50%. The. This story continues at Aldi provides latest evidence that vegan market is soaring.
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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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Global restaurant chain KFC launches its first drone-delivery service, partnering with Wing, to deliver hot food direct to homes and workplaces in Logan, Queensland. . The drone-delivery service will be available to a small number of households in the South East Queensland suburbs of Kingston, Logan Central, Slacks Creek, Underwood, and Woodridge, and will gradually expand to include other nearby locations.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Gaming is a megatrend; for good reason, it’s an attractive playground for brands to get in touch with younger target groups: The community is curious, networked and active and gaming is a rapidly growing market with 176 billion US dollars in revenue (newzoo 2021) and 2.7 trillion gamers worldwide (IBISWorld 2020). Credits: Louis Vuitton. Brands can take advantage of this trend by developing their own games or integrating gamification elements into their retail store concepts.
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Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Ben & Jerry’s has introduced a new flavour of ice-cream on a stick. Salted Caramel Brownie Peace Pop joins the equivalent snack in cookie dough ice-cream to give customers more choice. The new flavour consists of a sweet ice-cream in a salty caramel coating. It is available in a multi-pack with a recommended retail price. This story continues at Ben & Jerry’s adds a new flavour to its hand-held ice-creams.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2022
Retail turnover fell 4.4 per cent in December last year according to the Retail Trade figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today. Despite the fall, spending on retail goods remains heightened compared to December 2020 for all retail industries except for department stores which is down by 9.0 per cent. Likewise, food retailing such as supermarkets, liquor stores rose 2.2 per cent this month.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 31, 2022
Surface Design Show 2022 presents an exciting combination of education, engagement and entertainment at one of the first industry events to fully return to a face-to-face format this year. Held from 8-10 February, the event will take place once again at London’s Business Design Centre in Islington. . The Main Stage will host a total of 18 different talks staged across the 2 1/2 days, featuring some 50 speakers, inspiring and educating a professional audience of over 1,000 architects and designe
Design Week
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
For the last two days, Creative UK (formerly the Creative Industries Federation and Creative England) has hosted the Creative Coalition Festival. This year marks the second edition of the event, with the first having taken place in 2020 – just weeks before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Attendees of the online festival have been treated to a number of high-profile speakers so.
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.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Ice-cream maker Wall’s, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, is launching a series of products to mark the occasion. They include the Wall’s 100 year Rocket lolly – first made for the 1966 moon landing, and the Viennetta birthday cake. Horacio Cal, ice-cream marketing director at Wall’s owner Unilever, said: “For 100 years, This story continues at Wall’s celebrates 100 years of making ice-creams.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 31, 2022
Bunnings’ parent Wesfarmers is considering temporarily relocating head office staff to Melbourne, citing a growing frustration with Western Australia’s hard border policy. The company described it as “virtually impossible” to do business in the state. . Western Australia’s Premier Mark McGowan has scrapped the planned reopening of the state on February 5 due to the rise of Omicron cases in the country.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
For some years now, personalisation has been gaining pace in retail – but a certain group of trailblazers are supercharging the concept. Streaming platforms are obvious frontrunners in the race, with TV brands making tailored recommendations into something of an art form. . Disney +, for example, is a perfect model for the collisional power of big data and tech.
Design Week
JANUARY 31, 2022
This month, BuildHollywood unveiled its latest collaboration for Your Place or Mine – a project which gives artists and designers a space on the UK’s streets through billboards and other ad spaces. This time around it features designer, printmaker and artist Anthony Burrill. Every Idea is a Useful Idea is a piece in Burrill’s well-known and well-loved no-nonsense typographic style.
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
Talking Retail
JANUARY 31, 2022
Country Choice has unveiled its ‘thaw and serve’ range of cakes and biscuits for Easter 2022. It gives star billing to its new Easter fondant fancies, which come individually wrapped, 10 of each flavour in a case, with a recommended retail price (RRP) of £1.40 per fancy. Other products in the range include hot cross. This story continues at Country Choice parades its Easter range of cakes and biscuits.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2022
Centuria Capital Group has secured the $202 million West Village retail precinct within Sekisui House’s $1.1 billion master-planned mixed-use development in West Village, Brisbane. The group will co-invest in the acquisition alongside an existing international sovereign wealth fund’s institutional mandate. Spanning 16,560sqm, the West Village retail precinct includes two anchor supermarkets, which are complemented by cafes, restaurants, bars, parklands and wellness facilities.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
If there is one thing that almost all retailers have in common, it is surfaces. No matter what sort of environment you are working in, you will almost certainly have some sort of surface space at your disposal. However, these spaces can often be underutilised by retailers as they focus their attention elsewhere in the store or shop. Walls are left painted white, countertops blank and floors are scuffed and dirty, but with a few simple, often cost-effective changes to these surfaces, you can comp
Design Week
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The Winter Olympics can sometimes seem like the overlooked younger sibling next to its summer counterpart. In total, 91 teams are participating at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics ( which begins today). Some 204 nations, principalities and special teams came to Beijing’s 2008 summer games. Viewership is also smaller, as are budgets. But that has allowed the Winter Olympics to tell its own distinct.
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.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Nestlé has added a honey-flavoured version to its range of Shreddies cereals. Honey-flavoured cereals have proved popular with consumers in recent years, showing an increase in value of sales of 14.5% since 2019, according to analyst IRI. The new Shreddies cereal, called The Honey One, will be available to selected convenience stores progressively through this.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
To celebrate Australia’s pride festivities, Aesop has opened a ‘Queer Library’ in Melbourne from February 2 to 8 which will be followed by another in Sydney from February 23 to March 1. Aesop stores in Fitzroy and Paddington will be cleared to showcase over 5000 copies of works from 60 LGBTQIA+ authors and allies. The genres will span fiction, non-fiction and poetry in order to raise awareness and empathy.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
RIANNA + NINA has opened its doors in Paris. The international flagship offers visitors the opportunity to experience never-before-seen one of kind styles made from rare high-end vintage fabrics, an exclusive selection from the label’s Archive Collection, and so much more. Located at 34 Rue de Montpensier at the Palais Royal, RIANNA + NINA Paris is a stunning entry point to the label’s ever-growing world.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
We are excited to announce the launch of the Design Week Awards 2022, which we aim to bring to our largest ever audience. Having already undertaken a major overhaul of categories to make them as relevant to your work as possible, this year we’re adding the Design, Climate, Action award, which recognises work that is making a tangible difference to the health of the planet.
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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.
Thrifts and Tangles
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. So I thought it would be fun to share some super cute gift ideas to give to your partner, bff, mom, sister, co-worker, etc. The best part is all of these gifts are ethical and give back to people and/or the planet. Alright, here is an ethical Valentine’s […]. The post Ethical Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Her – Under $50 appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Sales at furniture retailer Nick Scali grew 5.4 per cent to $180.3 million through the first half, while EBIT hit $55.1 million and profit fell slightly to $35.6 million. The company had to close 55 per cent of its store networks during the six month period, while also managing the widespread supply chain disruptions seen throughout the industry. Overall profit fell by 6 per cent compared to the previous corresponding period in FY21.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 31, 2022
Storeage , the Shanghai-based Dutch retail design agency, worked closely with the team from B+Tube cosmetics to create their first flagship store. With its striking iridescent archways, the store aims to connect to teenagers looking for a more expressive and colourful approach to cosmetics. And in line with the teens shopping behaviour, the store introduces ample room to interact with social media to facilitate online to offline shopping. .
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Players who want to succeed in this trillion dollar ecosystem will need specialised services, which Milan-based studio V12 Design is gearing up to provide. What is the Space Economy? In short, it refers to the industries involved in the full range of activities and resources that create value and benefits to human beings in the course of exploring, researching, understanding, managing, and utilising space.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney
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
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
More than a third of consumers believe that shopping at local convenience stores is better for the environment than shopping at larger and more distant supermarkets, claims a new survey. The report, from data and digital company TWC, found more than 40% said that where they shopped was influenced by concerns about the environment and. This story continues at Many customers see local stores as a greener option, says survey.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
VEats offers a digital solution to explore all businesses offering animal-free food options in designated cities. Founded by Australian entrepreneurs Lara Young and Susan McCarthy, the digital platform will have its first roll out in Sydney this month, followed by a nationwide launch along with international expansion in the UK with Brighton and London being its first stops.
Creative Displays Now
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The average human attention span is only about 8 seconds long , down from about 12 seconds in 2000. For businesses, this means you may only have a handful of seconds to catch someone’s eye before they breeze past your display and you lose the opportunity for a sale. Eye-catching displays can encourage them to slow down a little and give you enough time to entice them to buy.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The ceiling’s highest points, creating the illusion that natural light is pouring into the ‘cave’. Located on the first floor of a building surrounded by skyscrapers in Central Beijing, White Cave is a retail and gallery space that not only sells clothes but various designer pieces such as furniture and paintings. As such, 123 Architects conceived the project as a functional yet flexible design to accommodate its unique wares.
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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