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How LSKD leverages its community as a powerful marketing tool

Inside Retail

Fast-growing activewear brand LSKD is well-known for its highly engaged customer base. With over 450,000 active customers and an average repeat customer rate of 60 per cent, customer loyalty is key to the brands success. LSKD regularly conducts customer surveys and gathers feedback from conversations in its retail stores not to mention its 95,000-member private Facebook group to refine its product offering and communication strategy.

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Wickes St Albans hosts free tool marking event to help combat tool theft

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Wickes is taking a stand against tool theft with a Mass Tool Marking Event to help protect tradespeoples equipment. The first event will take place at Wickes St Albans on Friday 21st March, from 08:00 to 14:00 at Acrewood Way, St Albans AL4 0JY.

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Why retailers must rethink their Meta and Google ad strategies in 2025

Inside Retail

The digitalisation of media has seen advertising budgets diverted towards social media campaigns and search engine marketing in Australia, 70 per cent of digital advertising spend goes to Meta and Google. For many retailers, these platforms have grown to consume the whole marketing funnel and their templated options have become the default. Metas advertising revenue in 2024 grew year-on-year, with ad impressions up 6 per cent across all platforms, however, price per ad increased by 14 per cent

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The Future of Retail at MWC 25: Key Innovations and Trends

CAAD

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, recently held in Barcelona, has established itself as the epicenter of technological innovations that are redefining the future of retail. This year, the event highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) , extended reality (XR) , and circular economy are transforming the shopping experience and business management in the retail sector. photo courtesy: 2025 GSMA / MWC Artificial Intelligence as a Driving Force for Change AI was one of the central topics at

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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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pixelated gaming visuals turn into bold colored blocks within x+living’s top toy flagship store

Design Boom

top toys first global flagship store in shanghai, designed by x+living, feels like entering a retro video game. The post pixelated gaming visuals turn into bold colored blocks within x+living’s top toy flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Studio Tim Fu Launches First Fully AI-Driven Architectural Project

Design Middleeast

Studio Tim Fu, a London-based firm, is redefining architecture with its visionary Lake Bled Estate project in Slovenia Studio Tim Fu , a pioneering London-based firm, is reshaping the future of architecture with an extraordinary project at Lake Bled, Slovenia. Situated on the storied shores of the glacial lake,Lake Bled Estatecomprises seven exclusive-use villas, combining human creativity with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to shape a visionary hospitality community, marking the begi

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“Should design events ditch panel discussions?”

Design Week

The waspish marketing provocateur Mark Ritson wasn’t pulling any punches. “Is there such a thing as a ‘good panel’?” he wrote on LinkedIn. “Genuine question.

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Innovative Services You Can Offer In Your New Retail Pharmacy

RetailMinded

The pharmacy sector is undergoing substantial expansion, creating considerable prospects for both business owners and medical experts. According to Statista, the global pharmacy market is projected to reach an impressive USD 1.52 trillion in revenue by 2025. This growth trajectory is further emphasized by an anticipated annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.11% from 2025 to 2029.

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Essential safety signs for small retail stores

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With the high street already under threat, safety signage often becomes an afterthought for small business owners who are more focused on increasing their foot traffic. However, proper retail safety sign is paramount in maintaining safety compliance with UK regulations, keeping staff and customers as well as preventing costly litigation if accidents occu

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#SaudiSummit: MillerKnoll is the Workplace Partner!

Design Middleeast

We are proud to announce that MillerKnoll is the the Workplace Partner for the Construction & Design Innovation Saudi Summit and the Design Middle East Awards KSA 2025 , scheduled for April 14 and April 15 at Voco Riyadh. MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in. MillerKnoll brand portfolio includesHerman Miller, Knoll, Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DatesWeiser, Design Within Reach, Edelman, Geiger, HAY, HOLLY HUNT, Knoll Textiles, Maharam

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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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Why design recruitment firms are going so big on content

Design Week

On a chilly Thursday night in Manchester, it’s standing room only at Band on the Wall. The venue is part of the city’s musical heritage, with Buzzcocks, The Fall and Bjork all playing there over the years. But tonight, the 250 people packed into the club are here through a shared passion for design. There […] Source What to read next: “Freelancers talk” – Does the design industry need to do better?

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Springhill Suites Hotel Ponderay by STUDIO a28

Retail Design Blog

The new Springhill Suites Hotel in Ponderay, Idaho features luxurious amenities, Scandinavian design with rustic touches, spacious rooms, an on-site.

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Gordon Ramsay Restaurants announced as first BFC Hospitality Patron

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is proud to announce they are becoming the British Fashion Councils(BFC) first-ever Hospitality Patron. This landmark collaboration brings together two London-based icons that are synonymous with British excellence, reinforcing their shared commitment to celebrating and elevating UK culture.

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Pioneering Water Innovations By GROHE At ISH 2025

Design Middleeast

GROHE is set to transform water experiences at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt GROHE ISH 2025 Enhancing water experiences: GROHE offers Pure Joy of Water thanks to a commitment to quality, technology, design, and sustainability. First GROHE Water Insights 2025 reveals Middle East consumers lead in water-scarcity awareness and the adoption of water-saving solutions; 72% and 60% respectively.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Town & Country kickstarts interstate growth in WA

Inside Retail

Victorian-based Town & Country Pizza & Pasta has unveiled its first interstate location, in the Margaret River area of Western Australian. Joe Rossi, managing director and son of the founder, said it was a strategic decision to secure a site in the tourist region. A low-key introduction for the restaurant brands first interstate location was also deliberate, Rossi told Franchise Executives.

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Malcolm Garrett on designing for Duran Duran

Design Week

When you’re designing record sleeves, who is your client? The record company? The band? No, it’s the fans (AKA consumers), according to Malcolm Garrett. He knows this, because he started out as a fan. “Music for teenagers is about them finding their feet in the world.

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“N” for Natário by MPFXDESIGN

Retail Design Blog

This is the image of a Portuguese wine from the Douro Demarcated Region, from the vineyards planted at Quinta Encostas.

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The Traitors reunite for Red Nose Day

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Alexander, Charlotte, Fozia, Linda and Minah some of the iconic contestants from series three of The Traitors have reunited for a hilarious new sketch for Red Nose Day. The brand-new and exclusive online sketch, released in full today, sees the Traitors go head-to-head in a bid to win the Rare Ruby Red Nose […] If you want more information Retail

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

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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MillerKnoll: Five Inspiring Finds To Energize Your Office

Design Middleeast

At MillerKnoll contract space can be as fun as it is functional MillerKnoll: Transforming office spaces – Truffle Pouf by NaughtOne Who says the contract space can’t be fun? At MillerKnoll , we believe that the possibilities for facilitating connections and experiences into the workspace are limitless. Not only do playful designs energize employees, but they also promote overall wellbeing and enhance workplace culture.

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How compression technology can cut retailers’ waste management overheads

Inside Retail

Next-generation automation and technology are streamlining waste management costs for retailers and shopping centres across Australia, saving significant costs and boosting sustainability outcomes. Bramidan vertical waste balers imported from Denmark and sold by the Australian company Wastech are being deployed to help with the separation and efficient aggregation of various recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard or plastic, leading to fewer collections by waste collection contractors a

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“Urgent” need to boost designers’ green skills

Design Week

The Design Council is warning that “urgent” action is needed to ensure designers have the right skills to help the UK embrace a greener future. Its new Design Economy Report focuses on “the environmental and social value of design” and collates input from more than 1,000 designers across the UK.

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David Dolcini’s dialogue with time

Design Wanted

Rarely does a designer choose to create in free-flowing fashion. To free oneself from a time frame takes courage and […] The post David Dolcinis dialogue with time appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Clarks launches SS25 campaign, reaffirming its position as the UK’s go-to comfort footwear brand

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Clarks launches its new Spring/Summer 25 campaign, celebrating the brands reputation for comfort, quality, and value in British footwear. Rooted in craftsmanship and innovation, the campaign champions the playful messaging:‘Clarks: Theres No Better Feeling’ This year, Clarks proudly celebrates 200 years of creating comfortable, stylish, and p

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Dior flagship store by Peter Marino

Retail Design Blog

Iconic French fashion house Dior has had a standalone store in Vienna since 2014, but now, little over a decade,

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Gucci appoints Demna Gvasalia as creative director

Inside Retail

Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its new artistic director, effective July, following the departure of Sabato De Sarno. Known as Demna, he has been the artistic director at Balenciaga since 2015 and was responsible for introducing streetwear to the luxury brand’s portfolio. However, in 2022, he faced criticism over advertising campaigns featuring children holding teddy bear handbags with bondage-style straps, as well as documents referencing a Supreme Court ruling on child pornography.

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Conagra’s Clarity Powered by Shopperations

Shopperations

Do you struggle with actualization of your shopper marketing events? Many CPGs do. Here we dissect why and what you can do about it.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Create with nature: working with customizable, bio-based materials

Design Wanted

NUVI is a German company specializing in the development and production of sustainable textile materials. Founded by Nina Rssler and […] The post Create with nature: working with customizable, bio-based materials appeared first on DesignWanted.

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How retailers use promotions to drive sales and capture new customers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Promotions are an essential part of a retailers strategy to drive sales, attract new customers, and build customer loyalty. Retailers use a wide variety of promotional tactics, from discounts to loyalty programmes, to encourage customers to make purchases.

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Confidential Global Insurance Company Offices by Conexus Studio

Retail Design Blog

Conexus Studio revamped a global insurance companys office with a modern touch, blending functionality with hospitality through strategic design choices,

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How to get your first-party data strategy right

Inside Retail

Data privacy is no longer nice to have its a business imperative. As privacy engineering expert Chris Brinkworth puts it: If you dont have permission, you dont have trust. And trust is the foundation of everything. With Australias fair and reasonable privacy test expected in 2025, businesses relying on outdated data practices are at risk. Customers now expect full transparency about how their data is collected and used.

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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.