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Four key pricing strategies to optimise trade plans

Inside Retail

Price responsiveness (elasticity) forms the foundation of understanding and improving your trade strategy. The more elastic a product is, the more it responds to price changes, which is critical to building your pricing strategies and deciding how best to allocate your trade spend. Use econometric modelling to determine both base (shelf price) and promotional elasticities, which together help identify the price management strategy that best suits each item in your portfolio.

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Decoding a Neologism: LUXENTAINMENT

Retail Focus

Ghalia Boustani- Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Podcast Host In the ever-evolving lexicon of retail and brand culture, LUXENTAINMENT emerges as a telling synthesis—a fusion of luxury and entertainment. It’s more than a clever portmanteau; it is a cultural signal, capturing a pivotal transformation in how luxury is imagined, staged, and consumed today.

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How TikTok’s demographic shift could reshape Australian retail spaces

Inside Retail

Australia’s TikTok landscape is undergoing a demographic transformation with implications extending far beyond social media into commercial property markets. With 8.5 million active users spending 1.5 hours daily on the platform (more time than any other social media app), the Australian market is positioned to follow the demographic maturation patterns already evident in the US, where TikTok’s user base has fundamentally shifted from teen-dominated to multi-generational.

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Vape popularity increasingly challenged by nicotine pouches, research suggests

Talking Retail

With the recent ban on disposable vapes in the UK, a significant transition to alternative nicotine products is taking place, according to new research.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

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.

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Westfield Southland refresh brings more food and entertainment to Bayside area

Inside Retail

Victoria’s Westfield Southland has launched its revitalised dining and entertainment precinct, designed to reflect the coastal lifestyle of the Bayside area. It includes a new Timezone & Zone Bowling, Little Amigo’s Kids cafe, new restaurants including Kinn Thai Restaurant, Zeus Street Greek, Yo-Chi, and retailers including Toymate and Macpac. “We’re delighted to be sharing this news and all-new experiences with Westfield Southland customers, who we know have been watching on in

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Updated advice on risk of glycerol in slush drinks to kids as temperatures soar

Talking Retail

During the hottest week of the year so far, the FSA Board called on industry to work with the regulator to help protect children from the effects of glycerol in slush ice drinks, based on an assessment showing a risk to children under the age… This story continues at Updated advice on risk of glycerol in slush drinks to kids as temperatures soar Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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Union welcomes Belfast council decision not to extend Sunday opening hours

Talking Retail

Retail trade union Usdaw has applauded Belfast City Council’s decision to step back from allowing Sunday morning shopping this summer.

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Perfect brands get ignored; flawed brands get felt

Inside Retail

Riddle me this: If your brand were a person, would you want them to be universally loved or unashamedly themselves? That was rhetorical. It’s the second one. And this is especially true when we think about the world of retail. I’d like to put forward an idea. It’s a bit radical. But bear with me. Stop trying to be perfect Embrace the parts of your brand that are a bit off.

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Final retailers announced at Cotswolds Designer Outlet

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Developer and investor Robert Hitchins Ltd and the specialist manager of retail and leisure destinations, Multi-Realm, have signed up a further tranche of brands at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet, a month ahead of opening.

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By mutual agreement, Prada’s CEO to quit the office 

Inside Retail

Prada CEO Gianfranco D’Attis will depart from the company at the end of this month, following what the company described as a “mutual agreement,” according to a report by Reuters. D’Attis, who joined Prada in 2023, was charged with steering the brand’s global strategic development. His exit marks a swift leadership change, coming just over a year after he took on the role.

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Humans + Agents = Rethinking Enterprise Commerce with AI

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

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Roots by F/Agency

Retail Design Blog

Subscribe to Retail Design blog premium account! Get an unrestricted access to all the blog and those extraodinary functions that can help your business grow in a continuously changing industry. Register & subscribe to a premium membership! Register Subscribe for 9.9 EUR/month Subscribe now Subscribe special price for 99 EUR/year Subscribe now About us Submit your story Advertise Contact Legal Search Map store design hotels & restaurants exhibit design office & healthcare furniture lig

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KA launches limited edition Blue Krush

Talking Retail

Ka has launched KA Blue Krush, a tropical sparkling soft drink. Annette Yates, brand director, KA says: “Limited editions excite and entice shoppers, and KA Blue Krush will take that to the next level.

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Komerz signs exclusive UK distribution agreement with Cafetex Group, owner of Beanies and Coffeeway Coffee brands

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Komerz Ltd, the fast-growing global commerce and distribution platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Cafetex Group, the international coffee company behind popular brands Beanies and Coffeeway.

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Cyber attacks and card fees highlight need to retain cash acceptance

Talking Retail

2025 is shaping up to be the year of cash, according to Volumatic.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Saucony kicks off London flagship launch with thrilling ‘beat the bus’ race through the city

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Saucony, a leading global performance running and lifestyle brand, officially launched its first UK flagship store in Covent Garden on 19 June with an action-packed and community-focused celebration. The event brought together Saucony’s running lifestyle communities, influencers, media, and creatives to celebrate this milestone, perfectly embodying the b

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More illegal vapes now being reported in Bradford than illegal cigarettes

Talking Retail

The number of complaints about illegal vapes being sold in Bradford has surpassed the number of reports of illegal cigarettes, according to a new report.

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5. Smarter Logistics Services: A Guide to Growth

Scrube

Learn how logistics services can streamline your retail operations, from warehousing to delivery, ensuring efficient store rollouts and satisfied customers.

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Walkers Sensations launches new formats

Talking Retail

Walkers has launched PMPs and 40g single packs for its Sensations Roasted Chicken & Thyme flavour crisps with the aim to extend the usage occasion of its range.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

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.

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Emporio Armani store

Retail Design Blog

Subscribe to Retail Design blog premium account! Get an unrestricted access to all the blog and those extraodinary functions that can help your business grow in a continuously changing industry. Register & subscribe to a premium membership! Register Subscribe for 9.9 EUR/month Subscribe now Subscribe special price for 99 EUR/year Subscribe now About us Submit your story Advertise Contact Legal Search Map store design hotels & restaurants exhibit design office & healthcare furniture lig

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New campaign for Cadbury Twirl

Talking Retail

Cadbury has launched a campaign for Cadbury Twirl. The campaign heroes Cadbury Twirl’s fast-melting curls described as going from 'Zero to Chocolately in Milliseconds'.

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OnBuy’s agentic AI unlocks £4m of Gross Merchandise Value in six weeks

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! OnBuy’s latest AI technology innovation has unlocked an estimated £4m of GMV for sellers on the platform since it was launched at the end of April, saving the business decades of manual effort and millions in operational investment.

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SSH To Design Bold New Radisson RED Hotel In RAK

Design Middleeast

SSH has been appointed Lead Design Consultant for the new 269-room Radisson RED hotel on Marjan Island, marking a major step in the brand’s regional expansion SSH is proud to announce its appointment as the Lead Design Consultant for the new Radisson RED -branded hotel on Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), UAE. The 269-room lifestyle hotel will mark a significant milestone for the Radisson RED brand in the region, bringing a bold new hospitality experience to one of the UAE’s fastest-growing

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From Rigid To Resilient: Why Enterprises Need Modular Commerce Now

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.

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Gressingham Duck launches national on-pack promotion with leading BBQ brand

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Suffolk’s Gressingham Duck® has announced an exciting new promotion with iconic outdoor grilling company, Weber. The highlight of its summer marketing campaign, this new on-pack promotion will give purchasers the chance to enter a prize draw to win a BBQ Bundle set worth over £600.

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Pladis adds Strawberry Cheesecake flavour to Flipz as ‘Grab a Grand’ returns

Talking Retail

Pladis has expanded its ‘swavoury’ snack brand Flipz with the introduction of a limited-edition strawberry cheesecake inspired flavour, Flipz Strawberry Cheesecake Flavour Coated Pretzels.

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India’s heritage brand Vinod Cookware launches in UAE, strengthening global presence

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Vinod Intelligent Cookware, India’s premier manufacturer of high-performance kitchenware, continues its rapid international expansion with the official retail rollout across key Middle Eastern markets, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

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Showroom Cencosud by Casbro Spa

Retail Design Blog

Casbro Spa’s Showroom Cencosud in Santiago redefines corporate workspace with its inspiring design, seamless integration of nature, and breathtaking views.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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One in five Gen Z workers say they can’t do their job without AI

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As AI becomes increasingly embedded into workplaces across industries, recent research shows its use is growing rapidly. According to Gallup, AI use at work has nearly doubled over the past two years, while daily use has climbed even more sharply in just the past year.

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Yeonheun Roasters by Sherpa

Retail Design Blog

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WRAP and Tesco call for urgent action to reduce global food loss and waste

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The leading retailer Tesco has partnered with global environmental action NGO WRAP to inspire fresh action to tackle global food waste, which currently contributes between 8-10% of climate warming greenhouse gas emissions, and totals more than one billion tonnes every year.

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Westfield opens permanent fashion repair studio with SOJO

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Westfield is set to redefine the fashion experience with the launch of SOJO ‘Fix & Fit’—an innovative repair and alterations service opening at both Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City on 25th June.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever