Flannels to open 18,000sq ft flagship on Oxford Street, London
Luxury British multi-brand retailer FLANNELS to open 18,000sq ft flagship boutique and concept space on London’s iconic Oxford Street.
Boots opens its doors to a brand-new store of the future in Covent Garden
For 170 years Boots has sought to bring the best of health and beauty to the high street and at 11am on Thursday June 27 it is opening its new format store in Covent Garden. Brand new Beauty and Wellness
“Digital natives” value brick and mortar stores more than parents or grandparents
Despite clear differences in expectations among shoppers of different generations, almost half of retailers (44 percent) have made no progress in tailoring the in-store shopping experience according to a recent study conducted by Oracle NetSuite, Wakefield Research and The Retail
Manchester Airport unveils new food and beverage offer in £1bn transformation of Terminal Two
Manchester Airport today gave passengers a flavour of the future, as it revealed the first wave of food and drink outlets that will feature in the new “super terminal” being built as part of its £1bn transformation.
Avon appoints HCL Technologies as IT infrastructure services partner to support ongoing digital transformation
Avon Products, Inc., a globally recognised leader in direct selling of beauty products, today announced that HCL Technologies will serve as the company’s infrastructure services partner. The partnership is another stride forward in delivering Avon’s ‘Open Up’ transformation strategy to
UK retailers lose more than £10bn every year to shrinkage
Shrinkage is costing UK retailers almost £11bn annually – the highest of any country in Europe, a new report has discovered. Following feedback from retailers in 11 countries, the report also reveals the most stolen items and tactics used by dishonest shoppers.
IWC Schaffhausen opens pop-up showcasing iconic watches at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2
IWC Schaffhausen opens a pop-up showcasing its iconic watches at HeathrowAirport,Terminal2.Thisisthefirstpop-upofitskindforthebrandintheUKandaimsto celebrateIWC’ssupportofaspecialround-the-worldmission“SilverSpitfire–TheLongestFlight”.
Retailers falling drastically short in efforts to digitise supply chain, survey finds
Retailers with large supply chains are struggling to digitise interaction with their suppliers despite huge desire to do so, according to a new study.
Shortlist announced for the 2019 British Poultry Awards
Entries for the British Poultry Awards 2019 have been sent in in their droves by retailers, foodservice operators and suppliers, and now the very best have been shortlisted for judging and the chance to win a coveted trophy.
Oakland International and Jungheinrich announce collaboration on supply chain
Oakland International and Jungheinrich UK have announced a long-term contract that will combine cutting edge technology and optimised processes to deliver business and environmental advantages across Oakland’s supply chain operations.
Tips to optimise a social media strategy
You could reasonably describe social media as the "connective tissue" of the internet. It swiftly delivers content about your brand to consumers, who then might go on to share that content or seek out further information about your brand. It's
Westhill Service Station installs EDGEPoS
Henderson Technology’s award winning EDGEPoS solution has now been successfully installed into Westhill Service Station, a SPAR and BP branded forecourt in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Popsa appoints leading data scientist to enhance creativity
Popsa, the UK tech retailer start-up that helps you record your life stories by instantly creating professional photo album designs, has appointed Dr Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe as its lead data scientist.
Sainsbury’s, BOSCH and Dyson among speakers confirmed for leading supply chain debate
The 16th SCALA Annual Supply Chain Debate is coming up 27 June, with a roster of five speakers confirmed from supply chain and logistics leadership roles at some of the UK’s biggest brands.
Greenall’s Gin reinvigorates ready to drink range with a new look and flavour
Greenall’s, the Original Handcrafted British Gin, has unveiled a colourful fresh look for its Ready to Drink (RTD) flavoured gin & tonics that’s set to make them a smash hit with consumers looking for flavoured gin and stylish convenience this
AI dominates the 2019 digital retail innovations league
Artificial Intelligence (AI), payments, robotics and personalisation are dominating innovation in the retail technology industry, according to a new league table. Conducted in partnership with Webloyalty, Retail Insider’s Digital Retail Innovations Report 2019 celebrates the top 60 global retail technology
Frozen food industry recognises pioneering products of 2019
The best new frozen food products in both retail and foodservice have been recognised at a glittering awards ceremony in London.
Acquia unveils faster personalisation for marketers
Acquia has announced the all-new Acquia Lift, the only personalisation tool optimised for Drupal, now available as a no-code application to help marketers quickly and easily optimise customer experiences. The new product was unveiled at Acquia Engage Europe, where attendees
Bakeries compete for bigger slice of £22.5bn food-to-go market and get into click & collect and delivery
Global information company The NPD Group says data from its new Bakery Trends Tracker report show bakery outlets have over the past year (YE April 2019) seen the strongest growth in on-premise business among major British quick-service restaurant (QSR) channels,
Spar stores have tea-rrific time supporting Marie Curie
Spar stores are getting their oven gloves on all over the country to help raise funds for Marie Curie’s summer campaign, the Blooming Great Tea Party.
Regaining relevance a must for Monsoon Accessorize brands, says GlobalData
Following yesterday’s news (Thursday 20 June) that Monsoon Accessorize has launched its CVA proposal, Pippa Stephens, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “While Monsoon Accessorize is seeking rent reductions at just over half
Consumers “trading up” and seeking quality drives record-breaking 18 June
Total sales transaction volume during JD.com’s 18 June Anniversary Sale (“6.18”) reached new heights this year of $29.2 billion. Key drivers leading to breakthrough results with China’s largest retailer were new products as well as Chinese consumers’ continued interest in
Remington launches new products for autumn/winter 2019
Available from Argos for £24.99 RRP.
The Watches of Switzerland Group tours UK schools to inspire fresh talent
The Watches of Switzerland Group has announced plans to visit schools across The UK as part of a new community programme which aims to help inspire young talent, with the first being in the North East.
Laurent-Perrier and Made For Drink collaborate to launch Lotus Root Crisps
This June Laurent-Perrier is offering champagne lovers a new take on the traditional bar snack, as it launches Lotus Root Crisps. The delicious snack, produced in partnership with Made For Drink, will be available at bars and restaurants across the
