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Humans have been embroidering for literally thousands of years, and yet it is not a process that has sat still or stagnated. In fact its popularity is, like all fashion trends, somewhat cyclical – and the application of modern technology to it is giving high-end brands a way to engage audiences that are hungry for personalisation. To understand why this is happening right now, let’s talk about the motivating factors encouraging retailers to make custom embroidery a staple of their current
Bolia, the Scandinavian furniture brand, is set to open its first Australian flagship store in Melbourne this month. Its new 415sqm Richmond store is described as “an inspiration universe” for furniture buyers to delve into tactile material and colour samples “to build their dream piece of furniture” at the in-store design atelier.
rolex flagship ginza reveals double bezel motif of metal & glass A new Rolex flagship store occupies four floors of the iconic Rolex Tower rising amid Ginza’s Chuo-Dori Avenue in Tokyo. Gwenael Nicolas from multidisciplinary studio Curiosity has led on the interior and facade design, imbuing every detail with sophistication and timeless modernity that contrast […] The post curiosity envelops rolex’s ginza flagship in a shimmering double bezel pattern appeared first on desig
Lowe’s is the first home improvement retailer in the US to offer customers an Apple Vision Pro-powered experience in-store, with a pilot program set to launch in three test markets this month. The experience will allow customers to visualise and plan their dream kitchens in 3D. The pilot will kick off at Lowe’s hometown location in Central Charlotte, North Carolina, from June 8 through June 12, before moving to Lowe’s stores in North Bergen, New Jersey, and Sunnyvale, California, f
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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Hoka’s FlyLab – the brand’s “centre for joyful performance and community engagement” – has landed in Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall. “FlyLab offers a unique consumer experience that encapsulates the true heart of Hoka as a global innovator and a disrupter brand,” said Matt Adams, head of Hoka ANZ. “With an immersive brand activation, community events, and masterclasses, we’ve designed an experience that will spark the ultimate joy.
Have you ever walked into a store and felt instantly drawn to a certain product? Or maybe visited an online retailer’s website and had your eyes immediately drawn to a particular item? That’s visual merchandising for you. It makes you want to buy things, or at least see them a bit closer – even if you don’t need them. Therefore, if you’re looking to boost your sales , one of your priorities should be developing an effective visual merchandising strategy.
Have you ever walked into a store and felt instantly drawn to a certain product? Or maybe visited an online retailer’s website and had your eyes immediately drawn to a particular item? That’s visual merchandising for you. It makes you want to buy things, or at least see them a bit closer – even if you don’t need them. Therefore, if you’re looking to boost your sales , one of your priorities should be developing an effective visual merchandising strategy.
As head of e-commerce at Catch, one of Australia’s biggest online retailers, with $354 million in annual revenue last year, Kate Hatton makes decisions every day that influence the way millions of Australians shop online. But soon, her role could cease to exist. “I actually think e-commerce as a subject matter will dissolve to some degree because, as it’s more and more understood within retail businesses, it will be more deeply embedded in the same way that store management and visual merchandis
A landmark new Aston Martin showroom will open in the West Midlands later this year – the closest in the world to the iconic marque’s manufacturing facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The £10 million project is well underway at the new Aston Martin Birmingham dealership, to be operated by the ultra-luxury marque’s dealer partner in the region, Grange, part of the Cambria Automobiles group.
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Cross-border shoppers from the international markets which purchase the most from UK brands and retailers are also among those with the highest concentration of omnichannel consumers, the latest Global Voices report from ESW shows. The report highlights the need for British brands and retailers to implement unified commerce infrastructures to better meet the needs of cross-border shoppers, since international shoppers with the greatest spending power also index the highest when it comes to dema
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Victoria’s Secret has reported a net loss of $2.5 million for the first quarter, which set the company “off on the wrong foot” at the start of the year, according to an analyst. Although the loss was driven by some higher tax charges related to previous acquisitions, lower operating margins reflected a softer performance, said GlobalData MD Neil Saunders.
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The RNIB See Differently Awards, supported by People’s Postcode Lottery, recognise and celebrate outstanding work supporting people with sight loss. Hosted by standup comedian, Jamie MacDonald, the awards took place on Tuesday 21 May.
There are few areas of retail that are more susceptible to economic woes than the home improvement industry. The products they sell are geared toward the kind of projects that require significant investment, like doing a kitchen renovation or adding on an extra room to the house. These things go on hold when the economy is stumbling, confidence is low and borrowing costs are high.
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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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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lavazza, the globally renowned Italian coffee brand, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary as the Official Coffee of Ascot and Royal Ascot and will be serving a selection of Ascot inspired coffees and sweet treats including the ‘Royal Crumble Gelato’ at its London Flagship Store on Great Marlborough Street on 16th and 17th June.
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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! KnitWell Group is venturing into licensing for Ann Taylor, a pioneer in American sportswear, for the first time in the brand’s 70-year history. In a multiyear deal, KnitWell Group will work with IMG as its exclusive representative for the licensing of Ann Taylor in the United States.
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