Design Boom
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
the interiors evoke a futuristic and an energetic space, with slight nods to tradition. The post orange aluminum walls light up issey miyake’s latest flagship store in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Supermarket chain Coles booked higher revenue in the fiscal first half, thanks to a sales increase across all segments. However, while group earnings before interest and taxes rose by 0.6 per cent to $1.1 billion, post-tax net profit slid 3.6 per cent to $594 million. The company’s revenue rose 6.8 per cent year over year to $22.2 billion as supermarket revenue went up 4.9 per cent to $19.8 billion and liquor revenue climbed 1.8 per cent to $2.0 billion.
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Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The high street in the UK stands as more than a mere hub for shopping; it’s a cornerstone of local economies, embodying community, culture, and commerce. Despite facing challenges, the high street’s significance as a community and economic staple is unwavering, symbolising not only a centre for transactions but also a space for communal engagement and belonging.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Mambo has teamed up with Melbourne-based social organisation HoMie to launch the unique ‘Mambo X HoMie: Reborn’ unisex collection. According to the companies, this collection exemplifies circular economy concepts, with each limited-edition piece combining Mambo’s style with HoMie’s Reborn flair. Every garment in the collection was made from donated stock at HoMie’s new upcycling facility in Melbourne.
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Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.
Dezeen
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Swedish studio Westblom Krasse Arkitektkontor and design agency Snask have revamped a supermarket in Täby, adding pastel hues and materials such as terrazzo and wood to "turn shopping into an experience". The design was intended as a facelift for the store, which is part of Sweden's ICA supermarket chain and had been given many smaller additions over the years without an overall design direction.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Kogan returned to profitability in the fiscal first half, despite lower revenue due to reduced inventory and the company’s focus on platform/software-based subscription revenue. The online retailer swung to a net profit of $8.7 million while revenue slid 9.9 per cent to $248.2 million. Gross margin stood at 36.1 per cent as gross sales fell 5.6 per cent to $446.6 million.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Retail drinks and hospitality business Endeavour Group has posted a slight increase in sales for the fiscal first half, but net profit was down as the group previously expected. Group sales for the 27 weeks ended rose 2.5 per cent year on year to $6.7 billion, driven by growth in both the retail and hotels segments. Dan Murphy’s and BWS both contributed to a 2.5 per cent increase in retail sales, while an improved food and bar offering helped deliver a 2.7 per cent uplift in hotels sales, said S
Hunton Andrews Kurth
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In our client alert, A Brief Explanation of the USPTO’s Useful New AI-Assisted Invention Guidance , we discuss the Inventorship Guidance for AI-assisted Inventions , 89 Fed. Reg. 10043 (Feb. 13, 2024), recently released by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The guidance provides inventors and patent applicants with a framework regarding AI-assisted inventions and how inventorship of such will be judged at the USPTO.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Paire first launched in 2020 with a single product, socks. Fast forward to 2024, it has expanded into apparel while leading the retail industry in sustainability measures. The Australian brand has earned a name for itself in the retail space by innovating high-tech fabric for a better planet. We spoke with Paire’s founders Nathan Yun and Rex Zhang about what it means to combine functionality, comfort and sustainability in their five trademarked fabrics and counting.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
DJOM, a new brand of candles, ceramics and other handmade objects, is launching its inaugural collection, bringing with it a.
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
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The retail headwinds just seem to keep coming. Retailers have endured narrowing margins and soaring rents and watched the cost of living eat into discretionary spending during a tumultuous 2023. For several retailers, it was too much. About 180 retail businesses collapsed in the September quarter alone; only the construction, accommodation and other services sectors had more attrition.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Only five years after opening up shop at P.C. Hooftstraat, Amsterdam‘s continuously expanding golden mile of luxury shopping, FENDI has.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In the ever-evolving retail landscape, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. With consumer preferences shifting rapidly and technological advancements setting new standards, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance customer experiences and drive revenue growth. One such innovation that has been gaining significant traction in recent years is generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Based on the trust forged from past collaborations, PPG, a global supplier of coatings and speciality materials, entrusted us to.
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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
One of the key trends that defined retail in 2023 was pop-up shops and how these experiential shopping experiences have taken hold over millennial and Gen Z consumers. Midway into the first quarter of 2024, there are no signs of this experiential retail trend slowing down. Just this week, American department store chain Nordstrom announced a unique collaboration with the British fashion brand Paul Smith.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The Hortensia Herrero Art Centre is located in the former Valeriola Palace in the city of Valencia, Spain, an emblematic.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Sandeep Sokhanda has worked in retail for nearly three decades, including stints at FMCG majors, Nike and Levi’s, where he is currently the country manager for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Here, he shares his approach to work-life balance, where he goes for career advice and what he loves about his job. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
We were hired to design the headquarters of a local brand called Venus Factory which is a young jewellery brand.
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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In a groundbreaking revelation, recent research from ShipStation and Retail Economics uncovers the pivotal role of physical interactions in shaping the Australian e-commerce landscape. A staggering $15 billion, constituting 48 per cent of online non-food sales last year, can be attributed to seamless interactions between the online and offline realms.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Allowing consumers to experience the flavours of the globe from their office, hotel or favourite café is something that Nespresso Professional is always looking to develop by expanding its coffee ranges to provide an array of taste experiences available.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Amid a global cost of living crisis, consumers are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to manage their budgets and stretch their dollars further. Stocard (a Klarna Group Company) centralises all of a consumer’s loyalty cards in a single mobile application for 5.3 million of its users in Australia and New Zealand, eliminating the need to carry physical cards.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! First came the Vikings. Then came ‘hygge’. Now, the next Danish invasion of the British Isles is here: retail – and the conquest is being led by the likes of Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Søstrene Grene, who are doing it in an innately Danish way, mixing authenticity, community, and Hybrid Retail-technology.
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B2B distributors and wholesalers: this webinar is for you! Discover the game-changing potential of composable commerce—a flexible, modern approach to e-commerce—and explore the strategies and technologies transforming the B2B landscape. Learn how to create custom digital experiences for your business from the leaders at Orium , commercetools , and Contentful as they walk through real-world examples, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your business, integrate new opportunities s
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The Bamboo Temple Hotel, inspired by the enchanting natural and geographical wonders of its surroundings, witnesses the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Four bamboo structures, […] The post Feel the symphony where nature and innovation converge on bioconstruction appeared first on DesignWanted.
Parcel Pending
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
An issue that is typically cast into the shadows is beginning to step into the limelight on college campuses: food insecurity. Its causes and consequences impact more students than previously thought, especially since the pandemic. Below is an issue analysis, plus nine strategies for creating nutritional equity for your students. Food Insecurity: The Extent of the Problem Food insecurity is defined as insufficient or uncertain access to food at a household level.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
One of the most beautiful aspects of our days is that the world is connected by the internet, and you can find many beautiful things all […] The post Does it make sense to produce Lo-Fi tech products nowadays? appeared first on DesignWanted.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Humans struggle with uncertainty, and nothing is more uncertain than the future. Uncertainty is painful. That’s why, especially in business, certainty is a hot commodity. Creating a sense of certainty is what propelled Uber to take over the taxi industry. The real innovation of Uber, as Rory Sutherland points out, is not that you reduce your waiting time – the speed is about the same if you reserve a regular taxi – but that you can see your taxi’s progress on your phone.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sainsbury’s today becomes the largest supermarket to launch a dedicated ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, in a move to better champion and profile British grown and produced products with its millions of online customers.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Today, what sets an avant-garde brand apart from a conventional one? ICG Gallery Berlin, the latest venture by Iris Ceramica Group in Germany, is a fitting […] The post Sustainable elegance: inside the eco-active design of ICG Gallery Berlin appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Tesco has joined forces with Vauxhall to deliver a new programme of services provided through the Tesco Media & Insight Platform, powered by dunnhumby. Through the deal, Tesco Media & Insight Platform will support Vauxhall to refine and better target its advertising to customers interested in electric vehicles, promoting Vauxhall products through
Design Middleeast
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Diana Rysbaeva, owner of SHI Restaurant, shares her F&B journey, including her goals, challenges, and expectations for 2024 and beyond. Tell us about your journey. How did it all start? I’m delighted to take you on the incredible journey that led to the establishment of SHI Restaurant on Bluewater Island and the exciting venture, MOLI by SHI.
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In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.
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