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Charity Super.Mkt to open first Kent store at Bluewater

Retail Focus

Charity Super.Mkt, the ‘department store for second-hand style’ launched earlier this year by Maria Chenoweth and Wayne Hemingway, will open at Bluewater this week. Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading shopping and leisure destinations, will join Edinburgh and Bristol as new stores for the brand which has previously opened successful pop-ups in London, Glasgow and Reading.

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Piaget opens Sydney CBD flagship boutique

Inside Retail

Swiss watch brand Piaget has opened a flagship store in Sydney, bolstering its growing presence in the region. The boutique, located at 84 King Street, covers 100sqm and features the brand’s collections including Piaget Polo, Piaget Possession, Piaget Rose, Piaget Limelight Gala, and Piaget’s Exceptional High Jewellery Creations on particularly special occasions.

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USM Haller creates "techno-chic" Coperni retail space at Parisian shop-in-shop

Dezeen

Parisian fashion brand Coperni has collaborated with Swiss furniture company USM Haller to create its first-ever boutique, a shop-in-shop at French department store Printemps Haussmann. The shop-in-shop, installed at Printemps Haussmann in Paris, marks Coperni's first-ever physical retail location and will be replicated at London's Selfridges store and China's Duty Free Mall in Hainan Island.

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Daoxiangcun Concept Store by Blackbird Brand Management

Retail Design Blog

In designing the Beijing Sanhe Daoxiangcun pastry shop, we pursued the idea of injecting modern elements into the century-old brand.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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Fulham Broadway Delivers a New Elevated Destination

Retail Focus

Fulham Broadway, has undergone a destination-led transformation following investment by CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM), to deliver a brand-new look and feel for the 200,000 sq ft scheme in the heart of West London. Having recently launched a new 7,700 sq ft flexible workspace, Fulham Works by Spacemade, CBRE IM has also facilitated an extensive £6.5 million David Lloyd Club revamp, which will join the nine-screen Vue cinema and restaurants to create an enhanced leisure and office hub withi

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One of every four shoppers say shoplifting is justifiable, survey shows

Inside Retail

One of every four shoppers in Australia believes that shoplifting is justifiable amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent survey. The Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit at Monash University surveyed 1001 shoppers across Australia last June, asking them questions about the cost of living and consumer deviance. The survey emphasised the perception of shoppers on shoplifting, which is the only form of consumer deviance that negatively affects retailers.

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Tips for Going Viral on YouTube 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Unlocking the secrets to achieving virality across social media platforms can be challenging, particularly regarding video content. As YouTube continues to establish itself as a dominant platform boasting billions of active users, it presents creators with an incredible chance to connect with an expansive audience. FREE WHITE PAPER Download our white paper "Demystifying Trade Show ROI" However, with millions of videos uploaded every day, going viral on YouTube requires a strategic approach, cre

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Akeneo Acquires AI Platform Unifai, Creating World’s First Intelligent Product Cloud

Retail Focus

Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) Company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, today announced the acquisition of Unifai , the market-leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform for data collection, cleansing, categorisation and enrichment pioneered by the industry’s leading experts in AI and machine learning (ML).

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Datalogic PowerScan 9600 AR: Top flexibility meets extreme reliability

Inside Retail

Datalogic is thrilled to announce the launch of the ground-breaking PowerScan 9600 Auto Range industrial handheld scanner series. Designed to cover a multitude of handheld scanning applications in retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, this advanced series of devices offers unparalleled efficiency and precision. The flagship feature of the new Auto Range series is its scan engine, which can effortlessly read barcodes from up close to an incredible 20 metres away, making it a game-c

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Orchard Pig, the Somerset-born cider unveils modern new design

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Orchard Pig, the Somerset-born cider, has revealed a new brand visual identity, set to hit shelves in October. The new-look will roll out from October into retailers and On Trade outlets, beginning with the brand’s Reveller and Truffler variant 500ml bottles.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

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.

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How to make more sustainable food choices.

Retail Design Solutions

How to make more sustainable food choices. We plan hundreds of retail layouts every year, this article is a look at how we are helping our clients to create layouts that enable their customers to make more sustainable food choices. Climate Change. Let’s set the scene, climate change is very much at the forefront of all our minds, and we all want to help to reduce the impact.

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Should Your Small Business Attend Trade Shows?

Retail Focus

If you run a small business then you may be wondering if you should be attending trade shows. At the end of the day, trade shows are a fantastic way for you to get your business name out there, not to mention that they give you the chance to connect with your clients face-to-face as well. If you have never given much thought to attending a trade show before then now is the time for you to change that, so you can begin putting your business on the map.

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Starbucks signs Enforceable Undertaking, backpays staff $4.5 million

Inside Retail

The Starbucks Coffee chain in Australia has back-paid staff more than $4.5 million and entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman. The coffee chain operates under license in Australia. Starbucks Coffee Australia is a subsidiary of the Withers Group, which is in the process of selling its flagship business, 7-Eleven. Starbucks self-reported its workplace non-compliance in 2020.

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bp bolsters retail leadership team with appointment of Claire Farrant as VP marketing Europe

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! bp is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Farrant as its new VP marketing for the mobility and convenience retail business in Europe. Claire previously served as marketing director at Lidl UK, where she played a crucial role in significantly expanding the retailer’s market share in the UK’s competitive supermarket sector.

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Sustainability at Retail

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.

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The Magic of Colour celebrates 10 years of ceramics creative exploration

Design Wanted

The Magic of Colour serves as the platform for unveiling three thrilling projects: a new edition of the historic Mews collection, enriched with three unprecedented colours; […] The post The Magic of Colour celebrates 10 years of ceramics creative exploration appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Key Considerations in Planning Your Office Fitout Design

Greater Group

Redefining your business office space takes a lot of effort and creativity to attract maximum worker productivity. This movement can result in more significant ROI and growth opportunities. That’s why office fitout and design are a must to set an exciting mood for all your employees to excel in their respective jobs. Before your company invests in interior upgrades and creative approaches to produce a sustainable working environment or even more, it is better to know what factors you should cons

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Juxta Nomads: revolutionising EV charging with micro-retail hubs

Inside Retail

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction in the automotive landscape, the infrastructure that supports them is undergoing a significant transformation. Juxta, a pioneering technology startup backed by industrial giant Vontier, is redefining the EV charging experience with an innovative solution: autonomous micro-retail stores, known as Juxta Nomads.

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Howe Tools launches national ad campaign to show off its no-nonsense UK-wide service to the building trade

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Family-run power tool business, Howe Tools, has unveiled a cheeky new advertising campaign, pitting the company against the established ‘big boys’ of the trade. Harnessing a mix of online, radio and billboard advertising, the campaign builds on the business’ tagline, ‘Reliability?

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)

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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A natural sound experience with this innovative air conduction earbuds

Design Wanted

Korean Rolling Square’s groundbreaking audio brand, HYPHEN®, dedicated to crafting a thoughtful auditory encounter, introduced HYPHEN ARIA: the evolution of earbuds, offering a sound experience that […] The post A natural sound experience with this innovative air conduction earbuds appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Morgan Lovell Offices

Retail Design Blog

Morgan Lovell designed a collaborative space with nature elements for their own space in Bracknell, England. This project by Morgan.

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Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters opens first fully digitised shop in Kuwait

Inside Retail

Franchisee Pinnacle Group has opened its first fully digitised and contactless Toby’s Estate Coffee Roasters shop in Kuwait and seeks to open more stores of the same concept in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The Kuwait-based franchisee inaugurated the contactless shop on Mubarak Al Kabeer Street in Sharq. Customers may pre-order through the newly launched Toby’s Estate mobile app and pick up their order at the contactless shop or any nearest Toby’s Estate store.

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Shoppers can get up to 25% off their weekly shop with Central Co-op App

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The cost-of-living crisis has led shoppers to make a number of changes to how they shop and where they shop from, which has led to an average increase in households’ weekly grocery shop of £5.13 compared with last year.

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Cloud-Based Solutions: The Sky Is the Limit for Retail Success

Speaker: Ryan Bryers, SVP of Global Engineering

In a rapidly evolving industry, the shift from traditional on-premise systems to cloud-based solutions has become crucial for retail success. While many businesses still rely on store-level infrastructure, it's time to embrace the unlimited potential of the cloud! With technology giants like Google, AWS, and Azure leading the charge, the true value of the cloud extends far beyond cost savings.

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10 Attractive Point of Sale Kiosks for Your Upscale Salon and Spa

Mindful Design

Running an upscale salon and spa requires immaculate attention to detail and a keen sense of style. It also benefits from cutting-edge technology that can simplify your operations while enhancing customer experience. This is where Point of Sale (POS) kiosks come in: They provide the perfect blend of functionality, elegance and innovation you need to […] The post 10 Attractive Point of Sale Kiosks for Your Upscale Salon and Spa appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Contentful Workplace by toi toi toi creative studio

Retail Design Blog

toi toi toi creative studio (T3) researches, designs, and delivers feel-good spaces. This ethos was applied to the 8,215 sq.m.

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Intersection of sport and culture: what’s behind New Balance’s rapid growth

Inside Retail

In the fiercely contested and competitive footwear and apparel space, New Balance is one of the fastest-growing global sports brands, with the organisation attracting and engaging the next generation of customers. According to Jonathan Clark, New Balance’s Asia-Pacific direct to consumer director, the company has achieved annual growth of about 20 to 30 percent, and has crafted a brand message that resonates with its audience – which is predominately 16-34 years old, and that emphasises st

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Rituals celebrates opening of new store on Oxford Street with broadcaster, author, podcaster and founder of Happy Place, Fearne Cotton

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Celebrating the exciting new store launch on London’s number one shopping destination, the luxury beauty and wellness brand Rituals hosted a consumer opening event in store from 11am. The first 150 guests had the chance to meet broadcaster, author, podcaster and founder of Happy Place, Fearne Cotton, who attended the store launch between 11am – [&#

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Retail Tech: Empower Associates, Optimize CX, and Boost Productivity

Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.

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New designers showcase the future of Gucci

Inside Retail

Gucci’s new designer Sabato De Sarno sent out a glamorous, skin-baring lineup of minimalist designs for his first fashion show on Friday, drawing praise for a highly anticipated debut which owner Kering hopes will help revive sales at its flagship brand. Models filed down a darkened, concrete runway at the label’s Milan headquarters, a former aircraft factory, parading short shorts paired with suit jackets, strapless mini-dresses, trim sweatshirts and tank tops with plunging neck lin

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Why the BFCM season will be boosted by ‘educated spending’ this year

Inside Retail

Consumers might be being more careful with their cash as the cost of living crisis bites, but one payments expert predicts the upcoming Black Friday Cyber Monday season promises a bonanza for savvy Australian retailers. Luke Latham, who is GM of Airwallex ANZ, describes Australians’ approach to shopping in the new economic era as “educated spending”.

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Rajesh Grover on transforming Kanmo Group into an omnichannel machine

Inside Retail

In a rapidly evolving retail landscape, retail brand house Kanmo Group stands as a symbol of versatility and global partnerships. Founded in 2005, the group has successfully built a conglomerate that speaks to the heart of Indonesian consumers. With a portfolio that boasts an extensive array of world-renowned brands—ranging from Mothercare and Adidas to Kate Spade—Kanmo has created a unique tapestry of retail experiences across multiple channels.

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Behind the big business of coffee retail in Asia Pacific

Inside Retail

It seems that every time you turn around a new coffee shop opens or an existing chain announces that it is expanding, often into a foreign market. In Inside Retail alone there have been more than 30 stories involving coffee chain expansions so far in Asia Pacific in 2023, placing coffee easily among the leading drivers of growth in food and beverage retail floorspace — not just in this region, but around the world.

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Retail Reimagined: What It Means To Be An Innovative Retailer

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.