Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Despite the owners “pouring everything into the business”, Melbourne luxury retailer Harrolds entered liquidation last month after failing to overcome a slew of unfavourable conditions and setbacks. The downfall of the almost 40-year-old business raises the question of whether this is a sign of things to come as retailers struggle to compete with the increasing e-commerce capabilities and convenience of retail goliaths on the global market, or whether it is a case of Harrolds facing a ‘perfect s

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Boots has released its 2024 festive marketing campaign, “The Christmas Makeover ”, unleashing the magic of beauty with actor and Bridgeton star, Adjoa Andoh as Mrs. Claus in a wonderland of Boots beauty. The film follows Adjoa as she leads her trusty squad of beauty elves in her Christmas “Werkshop”, reminding viewers that Boots has a present for every kind of beauty enthusiast.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Retail Consultant | Published author | Visiting lecturer Hyper-local strategies have been increasingly applied by luxury brands to connect with specific communities through limited-time pop-up stores. Their ability to create highly curated experiences that are tailored to regional tastes, cultural preferences, and local consumers is made possible by this approach.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

a visual dialogue between architecture and fashion shapes nude library’s flagship store by el departamento. The post el departamento installs massive wooden bookshelf for nude project’s new store in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

I often wonder if our various road charging schemes in the UK are designed to help our road users, or exploit them. I live near a couple of tolled bridge crossings over the River Mersey. The system isn’t like the M6 toll road, where you drive through toll booths, but more like the Dartford Crossing, […] Source What to read next: What does the Autumn Statement 2023 mean for design?

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Lexicon, owned in a joint venture between Schroders Capital and Legal & General Capital, has announced around 30,000sq ft of new retail lettings with Dunelm, Levi’s and Tesco Express all set to arrive at the Bracknell retail destination.

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Dezeen

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Brazilian studios Vaga Arquitectura and Atelier Pistache Ganache teamed up to design a "consumer-first" boutique outfit with curving coral walls for a mattress company in Sāo Paulo. Renovated in 2024 by design studio Vaga Arquitetura and luxury retail designer Atelier Pistache Ganache , the narrow store sits on the end of a block in the Pinheiros neighborhood.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A new study claims the perception of a country or city has a large and direct impact on its economy. The report by Bloom Consulting and City Nation Place examined the correlations between how a place is perceived, and how much it earns from tourism, foreign investment and the skilled workforce it attracts.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Christmas, Aldi is serving up a brand-new mince pie that is sure to stir up a festive debate. Joining Aldi’s extensive mince pie lineup for 2024 is the Specially Selected Ruby Port, Fig & Cheese Puff Pastry Mince Pie (£2.59, 6 pack) — a sweet and savoury sensation that combines a traditional mince pie and a much-loved […] If you want more

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises CEO and MD Don Meij will retire after almost 40 years with the company, effective November 6. The pizza chain has appointed Mark van Dyck to succeed Meij, who has been the CEO for the past 22 years. “Under his leadership Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd grew from a Brisbane-based company to a truly global business – the market-leader in each of the markets the company has operated for more than three years in Europe and the Asia Pacific,” sa

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Astrid & Miyu, founded in 2012, is a London-based cult jewellery brand that has been revolutionising the industry and leading the way in experiential retail. Known for their unique and stylish pieces, Astrid & Miyu has cultivated a dedicated following and established itself as a trendsetter in the jewellery market. Shoplight , a company renowned for its innovative lighting solutions, has built a strong relationship with Astrid & Miyu, illuminating over ten of their permanent and pop-

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Millennium Contracts completed the refurbishment works inside Zara’s flagship store in Battersea Power Station. Spanning over 45,000 square feet and.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The design industry must move from talking about sustainability to taking action, says one of the leaders of the Design Declares movement. Jo Barnard was speaking ahead of the organisation’s upcoming event in London later this month.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! WHY: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Wendy’s® and Paramount partnered to launch Wendy’s Krabby Patty Kollab, which includes a Krabby Patty Kollab Burger and Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty®.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Clarins has opened its first Australian boutique at Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building , providing a range of skincare products and a complimentary 20-minute express facial. “This milestone brings our 70-year French heritage and renowned beauty expertise closer to our clients than ever before,” said Jerome Bellony, MD of Clarins Australia and New Zealand.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Two major new brands are setting up shop at Northern Ireland’s premier outlet destination, The Boulevard , following the schemes record breaking sales. Becoming known for many retail ‘firsts’ in Northern Ireland such as kate spade ny, Adidas, Levi’s and Under Armour, The Boulevard is set to be home for the first Castore store in Northern Ireland and the first Police on the island of Ireland taking 1,054sq ft and 1,136sq ft units respectively.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

PAON Architects embodies a creative and collaborative work environment within a compact 180-square-meter space, thoughtfully designed to enhance the quality.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If you want to know about the challenges of designing for fans, ask Everton football club. In 2013, the club unveiled a “modern and dynamic new crest” which controversially ditched the previous badge’s laurel leaves and Latin motto. The backlash was immediate and intense.

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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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Retail Times

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! We’re thrilled to announce the UK launch of BYROE New York’s latest innovation: the Upcycled Vegan Soy Yogurt Collection, now available exclusively at Counter Culture. This luxurious new line brings the essence of clean beauty to your skincare routine, with products crafted from vegan, yogurt-inspired formulas that nourish, soothe, and rejuvenate t

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This year’s Melbourne Fashion Week (MFW) student collections runway was held at The Lume – where the creativity was unconstrained, the designs were avant-garde and the emerging talent was front and centre. Out of the 40 students selected to represent the next generation of Australian designers, from Box Hill Institute, Holmesglen Institute, LCI Melbourne, RMIT School of Fashion and Textiles and Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia, Nam Tran took home the MFW Student Award.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Salomon, the modern mountain sports lifestyle brand, is proud to announce the opening of two new brand stores in the heart of London. Located in the biggest shopping destinations of the English capital, the Covent Garden store, which is part of The Yards, has opened, and the Soho store will open on November 14 th. The Yards, Covent Garden brand store, located at 125 Long Acre, St Martin’s Courtyard, London WC2E 9AA, is the first Salomon flagship store in the United-Kingdom and measures 3,628 sq

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the centre of Barcelona is where we find La Pastisseria, owned by Josep Maria Rodríguez Guerola, Master Artisan and.

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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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Design Week

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“Imagine you own a beachside cafe and you’re trying to get more customers,” strategist Will Poskett wrote recently on LinkedIn. Which of the following would be more useful to know? One, “Karen is a 38 year old divorced mother of two, from London. She works in finance and her favourite animals are dogs.” Or two, […] Source What to read next: Turning Points: Editorial designer Kieron Lewis | DesignWeekMeets: Design by Women founder Mary Hemingway | The greatest,

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Down inc

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

What an unforgettable week we had at the High Point Fall Market from October 26-30th! Down Inc. made a grand debut with our all-new Luxe Collection, a luxury bedding line crafted from silk and cotton to provide ultimate comfort and sophistication. The Market was the perfect place to launch this collection, as thousands of designers, […] The post High Point Fall Market Recap 2024 first appeared on DOWN inc.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

September retail sales remained sluggish, according to the Australian Retailers Association, but an analyst points out that the last quarter’s result was the best turnover in more than two years. “Retail volumes rose 0.4 per cent in the September quarter, marking the largest quarterly increase since the June quarter 2022, and that suggests that household consumption may be a little stronger in the September quarter than we’ve recently seen,” said Callam Pickering, Apac ec

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Widely considered to be a beauty insider’s best-kept secret and known as being one of the country’s leading experts in skin having treated Oscar winners, A listers, models and the top beauty editors, Dr Sam Bunting is passionate about making expert skincare advice more accessible and believes in transformation stating ‘when you change your skin, you change your life.

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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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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Arena may seem like a bold name for a showroom, but stepping into the space instantly justifies its grandeur. […] The post Ariostea’s “The Arena” is a showcase of ceramic texture and form appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Cream Store has opened a flagship location in Sheffield, which has been designed to encourage customers to hang out as well as shop. The 280-sq-metre space is on the ground floor of Burgess House in the Heart of the City, the council’s redevelopment scheme. It stocks streetwear brands including Carhartt WIP, Fred Perry, Barbour […] Source What to read next: How Zebra simplified the Whittards shopping experience | SODA Studio’s Instagrammable Humble Crumble shop | Interior I

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Company RE5.5 is a company with a focus solely on the delicate art of eye care, that stood out as.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Australian travel brand Strand has launched its flagship store in Westfield Bondi Junction. The store – whose concept will be launched in the UK soon – features products from brands including Samsonite, Antler, Nere, and Guess. It also displays designed and crafted leather handbags from Evity, Laura Jones and Aya. “Travel continues to play a key role in our wellbeing, and Strand wants to be a part of our customers’ life journey and adventures,” said Felicity McGahan, group CEO of Strand.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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