Retail Focus
MARCH 6, 2024
The dynamics of storytelling in the volatile retail landscape have fundamentally changed and will shape our perception of the future. In this report in partnership with Retail Focus, James Breaks, Associate Director of Design at rpa: group , takes a close look into the past, present and future of our relationship with brands, and how we engage with them.
Inside Retail
MARCH 6, 2024
QIC’s Robina Town Centre has reached a $1 billion in annual sales milestone after raising its customer footfall to more than 13 million per year. “Our long-term leasing strategy has seen several retailers significantly expand their footprint, with brands such as Apple and Mecca tripling their floorspace in the past five years,” said QIC leasing manager Byron Hayes. “Not only does this signal a desire for these brands to deepen their in-person connection with the Robina au
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Design Boom
MARCH 6, 2024
the design focuses on simple, aesthetic alterations that offer a refreshing sense of space without moving walls. The post a terracotta-orange hue engulfs studiomateriality’s wild souls shop design in athens appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MARCH 6, 2024
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has coordinated with police to conduct multiple raids on businesses suspected of using and manufacturing electronic sales suppression tools (ESSTs) to avoid tax. In the last two weeks, the ATO has raided 17 premises associated with three businesses suspected of supplying or manufacturing ESSTs and eight businesses suspected of using the tools in Sydney, NSW.
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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.
Retail Focus
MARCH 6, 2024
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. In the digital age, luxury retail is facing unprecedented challenges, including the proliferation of counterfeit goods and the increasing shift to online shopping. To address these issues, luxury brands are seeking innovative solutions, with blockchain technology emerging as a promising tool to safeguard authenticity and enhance the customer experience.
Inside Retail
MARCH 6, 2024
Victoria’s Secret & Co has seen signs of recovery as sales and net income edged up in the fourth quarter following a period of declines. The company reported net income of US$181 million for the 14-week ended February 3, compared to net income of $173 million for the 13-week fourth quarter of FY22. Net sales were up 3 per cent year-on-year to $2.082 billion, while total comparable sales decreased 6 per cent.
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Inside Retail
MARCH 6, 2024
In an era where fashion is often synonymous with fast-paced trends and disposable consumption, Vestiaire Collective has been spearheading a movement towards a more sustainable future. The renowned global platform for pre-loved luxury fashion recently unveiled its latest endeavour, a celebrity closet sale featuring Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain and esteemed stylist Elizabeth Stewart.
Retail Focus
MARCH 6, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of CBD products, one item stands out as a must-have investment for enthusiasts and newcomers alike: the high-quality CBD vape pens by CBDfx. Investing in a premium vape can elevate your experience by offering many benefits beyond traditional consumption methods. From enhanced flavour Image by nomz from Pixabay profiles to advanced technology, there are seven compelling reasons why discerning consumers should consider adding a top-notch vape to their collection.
Inside Retail
MARCH 6, 2024
At 65 years of age, Barbie shows no signs of retiring from her 250 different jobs as a plastic and fantastic doll whose small feet have left a big cultural mark on the human world. The original Mattel Barbie with her iconic blonde hair, black and white bathing suit and eyes angled to the side, was inspired by creator Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara, in 1959.
All Work
MARCH 6, 2024
An effective office layout embraces a mix of experiences, providing a range of work surfaces and seating options to suit various tasks and employee preferences, enabling both focused work and dynamic collaboration. Efficient business performance and employee engagement require easy access to stored information—including digital repositories and peer knowledge—as well as adaptive screen technology that recognizes users and provides necessary data for their daily tasks.
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
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 6, 2024
The global bee population is declining due to a wide range of human factors, such as pesticides, climate change and.
Instore Design
MARCH 6, 2024
In the fast-paced world of retail, mastering the nuances of end cap displays can be a game-changer for consumer product goods (CPG) companies. As someone deeply entrenched in this space, I've had the pleasure of assisting many CPG brands in crafting captivating displays for retailers like Walmart, Petco, and Tractor Supply. To help your brand stand out in-store, I'm excited to share some insider tips and tricks that can help take your end cap displays to the next level and leave a lasting impres
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 6, 2024
Contract Workplaces designed a new Bogota-based office space for L’Oréal Colombia that emphasizes open and colorful design, functionality, and sustainability,
Design Middleeast
MARCH 6, 2024
Taraf and KARL LAGERFELD have unveiled an exclusive residential community of villas that marks a groundbreaking collaboration, seamlessly blending each partner’s unique vision. Through a meticulous interplay of premium materials, water features, and artistic architectural designs, this exceptional community creates an environment that truly captivates the senses.
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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.
Retail Times
MARCH 6, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Cardhu Distillery in Speyside is marking its 200-year anniversary, kicking off with a free event this International Women’s Day (8th March), to celebrate the pioneering women of Cardhu’s past and present, as well the release of a limited-edition bottling created and inspired by the innovative women at its core.
Design Middleeast
MARCH 6, 2024
Through the integration Villeroy & Boch will join the ranks of Europe’s largest manufacturers of bathroom products, with around 13,000 employees and a global production and distribution network. Ideal Standard complements Villeroy & Boch’s business model excellently. The complementary strengths of the two companies in terms of regional presence, sales strategies and product and brand portfolios will increase the Group’s competitiveness.
Mindful Design
MARCH 6, 2024
In the competitive world of culinary delights, the visual appeal of a dessert store is often just as crucial as its flavors. Designing Instagrammable dessert shops goes beyond traditional interior design. It has to do with crafting a space that not only delights the taste buds but also tempts patrons to capture and share every […] The post Crafting a Visual Feast — The Art of Designing Instagrammable Dessert Shops or Restaurants appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
RepslyBlog
MARCH 6, 2024
In the era of data-driven decision-making, we understand the significant impact that organized data can have on your retail execution strategies. Yet, the pains associated with disorganized and out-of-sync data are all too familiar. Having valuable information without an efficient way to track or organize it can be incredibly frustrating. The ability to turn data into actionable insights is an incredibly important competitive advantage in today’s market.
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.
Eye on ESG
MARCH 6, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted (in a 3-2 vote) final rules related to climate-related disclosures. These rules had first been proposed in March 2022. In his opening remarks, SEC Chair Gensler noted that the climate-change related disclosure rules will apply to public companies and to public offerings, and are intended to benefit investors by, among other things, providing comparable information across companies, enhancing consistency of disclosures and providing, for companies,
Retail Times
MARCH 6, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Desperate Housewives and A-list actor Eva Longoria has teamed up with Hard Rock International this International Women’s Month for its “WE ARE” initiative honouring its ongoing commitment to championing women’s health and empowerment.
Eye on ESG
MARCH 6, 2024
Although Environmental, Social and Governance-related (“ ESG ”) initiatives continue to face some political headwinds, and the ESG-linked debt market suffered a downturn in 2023 , a nascent product type is piquing the interest of certain players in the sustainable debt space. Several debtors have entered the so-called blue financing space in an effort to contribute to the maintenance of the world’s waterways and demonstrate their commitment to ESG programs.
Design Wanted
MARCH 6, 2024
Designed by the German design studio VOSDING Industrial Design, the UP-Light embodies innovation in both production techniques and materials, offering users fresh forms and a novel […] The post From dunes to lamps, a novel material approach in lighting design appeared first on DesignWanted.
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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
Eye on ESG
MARCH 6, 2024
First published in the Financial Times’ Banking Risk & Regulation , the article by Cail Wyn Evans and Oliver Williams explores the adoption of GenAI to identify greenwashing. Continue reading at Mayerbrown.com. The post HEY GEN AI: HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE GREENWASHING? appeared first on Eye on ESG.
Retail Times
MARCH 6, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has today [Wednesday 6 March] announced that it is to reward its frontline store colleagues with a pay increase to at least £12 per hour, in line with the Real Living Wage. The move represents the convenience retailer’s biggest ever investment into pay with an increase of over 20 per cent in the last […] If you want more information Retail Ti
Design Wanted
MARCH 6, 2024
Spanning 1100 square meters, Il Prisma Live acts as a forward-looking observatory, exploring potential influences on future urban environments. It serves as a venue for the […] The post A research center focusing on the future of humanity has been inaugurated appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
MARCH 6, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Circle K has successfully launched a scalable game-based training solution, with a virtual 3D Circle K store to train frontline staff to achieve their customer service and sales goals. From the benefits of making eye contact to recognizing opportunities for upselling, the game focuses on building core sales and service standards across Circle K to [̷
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.
Design Wanted
MARCH 6, 2024
Located at the intersection of 39th Street and Biscayne Boulevard within the prestigious Miami Design District, celebrated for its contemporary, upscale architecture, exclusive design boutiques, and […] The post A beacon of refined interior design in one of Miami’s most trendsetting districts appeared first on DesignWanted.
Scrube
MARCH 6, 2024
Impulse merchandising is an extremely convincing strategy for retailers to increase their sales. This tactic has been used over decades by retailers and is mainly about strategically placing products in a store in a certain spot, likely near the checkout area, to entice them to make last-minute buying decisions. In this blog post, S-Cube Fixtures will help you understand the concept of impulse merchandising and how you can maximize its impact.
Retail Times
MARCH 6, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Jisp’s Scan & Save has continued to go from strength to strength with the recruitment of multi-site retailer Sudheesh Pallikulangara, whose business Sudi’s Stores has eight sites across the northwest of England set to go live with the loyalty and rewards app from 6th March.
Eye on ESG
MARCH 6, 2024
On March 5, 2024, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union reached a “political agreement” on a Regulation prohibiting products made with forced labor on the European Union (“ EU “) market. 1 While binding legislation was initially proposed by the European Commission (“ Commission “) in September 2022 (see Legal Update of 14 September 2022 ), the agreement reached on March 5, 2024 provides for important differences, notably as regards the roles and responsibilities of the
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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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