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Multifamily Housing Predictions for 2025

Parcel Pending

2025 is poised to be a year of transition for multifamily residents. The different generations are easing into the next stages of their lives moving away from home for the first time, settling down, or downsizing as they become empty nesters. This comes as economic headwinds are reshaping housing choices, pushing many would-be homeowners toward the rental market.

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How Parachute’s consistent marketing and quality designs won over millennials

Inside Retail

When you think about the types of businesses millennials and Gen Z consumers frequent, apparel or beauty brands may come to mind first, but what about home goods? Research shows that millennials make up an increasingly large part of the consumer base for home goods and furnishings, which includes products ranging from bedspreads to furniture. Data collected by the National Association of Realtors also found that millennials made up 43 per cent of home buyers in 2021, the largest generational gro

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2nd Edition of the Retail Awards with tribute to Valencia

CAAD

The Spanish Association of Retail (AER), the largest retail ecosystem in Europe, held the second edition of the Retail Awards (PdR 2024) in November , solidifying its position as the benchmark event for the sector in Spain. This annual gathering highlights excellence and innovation in an industry that has proven to be a key driver of the Spanish economy.

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MJ Bale, North Sails collaborate on all-action marine collection

Inside Retail

MJ Bale has collaborated with North Sails to launch a 15-piece all-action marine collection, marrying natural and sustainable fibres with sailmaking expertise. The capsule includes a reversible Regatta jacket, Bertrand gilet, limited-edition ‘Smerelda’ deck blazer, chambray overshirts, vintage French terry sweats, cargo shorts and pants, cotton knits, co-branded polos and swim shorts.

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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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Focus Five: Focal Point Displays

Retail Works Inc

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor? Do you know that focal point displays are the best way to get customers to walk your entire store without thoughtful effort? Your storefront and/or window displays are your business’s first focal point(s). Make sure they make a statement from a distance.

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How Flying Tiger aims to compete in Australia with playful, affordable design

Inside Retail

Flying Tiger Copenhagen has officially landed in Australia and is bringing its signature maze store layout and playful seasonal products with it. The European brand has partnered with Bernardi Group to establish a presence in Australia. The first two stores will open in Sydneys Stockland Shopping Centres before adding three further stores in New South Wales to its bricks-and-mortar network in 2025.

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Approval granted for Stockland Aura retail centre in Nirimba

Inside Retail

A $5 million retail centre at Stockland Aura in Nirimba will rise late next year with construction to begin in March. The upcoming 2556sqm retail site will be close to a childcare centre, recreational park, and sports park currently under construction. Its tenants will include a mix of health, beauty, retail, and lifestyle shops and services, including Ford & Folk beauty and wellness collective and Mulberry Lane Cafe. “This centre will offer residents convenience and lifestyle right on

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EVolve’s Sparkion Energy selected by Circle K as energy management solution

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Sparkion Energy, a Vontier (NYSE: VNT) company and part of its EVolve™ e-mobility portfolio, today announces that it has been selected by Circle K to provide Energy Management Software for combined battery and EV charging installations in Europe.

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Why the desk chair is the most overlooked productivity tool in the workplace

Inside Retail

In an era of rising workplace technology investments, many businesses have overlooked a fundamental productivity strategy the humble office chair. According to new research by HR Review , the average employee will sit at their desk for 1300 hours this year and will hit 10,000 hours only eight years into their career. Contrary to the popular belief that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill, using the wrong chair can lead to slouching and increased pressure on the lower back, resulting in chro

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Drytac – 2024 Blogs

Drytac

During what was another busy year for the industry, Drytac created a series of useful blogs to offer help and guidance on some of the most important issues across the market. From preparing surfaces so that they are ready for wall graphics to be installed, to how you should store material to ensure it performs well in the long-term, there was plenty to explore.

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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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Salomon’s Graeme Moore on the importance of failing fast and cheap

Inside Retail

After 14 years with Adidas Australia, Graeme Moore left to head Salomon’s Australia and New Zealand expansion. Since stepping into the role five years ago, Salomon’s local business has tripled, and local brand recognition boomed. Inside Retail spoke with Moore about his passion for business, how to fail, tips for navigating professional challenges, and where he seeks professional advice.

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What if a plate could speak for itself, sparking conversations among diners?

Design Wanted

The Talking Plate is a tableware piece designed to transform the dining experience by fostering connection and conversation among diners. […] The post What if a plate could speak for itself, sparking conversations among diners? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Mondo Caffe Winter Campaign by TungADS

Retail Design Blog

Winter vibes in every sip! Check out the festive magic we created for Mondo Caffe’s hot chocolate cups, capturing the.

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From e-waste to innovation: Open Funk’s mission to transform home appliances

Design Wanted

Born from the partnership of two designers with vastly different origins but a shared vision, Open Funk stands as a […] The post From e-waste to innovation: Open Funk’s mission to transform home appliances appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Holborn Corporation Offices by Studio BV

Retail Design Blog

Studio BV designed a new office in Bloomington, Minneapolis for the Holborn team, featuring social and private spaces, a textured.

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Crafting tradition with innovation – Harshita Jhamtani Designs

Design Wanted

Harshita Jhamtani is bringing Mumbai’s cultural heritage and traditional crafts to the world of product design. With a background in […] The post Crafting tradition with innovation – Harshita Jhamtani Designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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MAAP LaB Berlin

Retail Design Blog

The European retail expansion of MAAP has reached yet another major capital—Berlin. The cycling apparel brand has secured a unit.

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Secretary of State approves M&S Marble Arch proposal

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has today granted approval for the redevelopment of the M&S store at Marble Arch. We submitted a planning application to redevelop the store in March 2021.

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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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Wulingshan Eye Stone Spring by Vector Architects

Retail Design Blog

The spring house sits in a river valley, deep in the forests of Wuling Mountain, a branch of the scenic.

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STEPN GO and adidas launch First-Ever STEPN GO x adidas Physical Shoe Drop

Retail Focus

Social-lifestyle app STEPN GO is thrilled to announce the next milestone in its ongoing partnership with adidas: the launch of the first-ever STEPN GO x adidas co-branded physical running shoes featuring the STEPN GO logo. This exciting development follows a successful year of collaboration between the two brands, which previously saw the release of the STEPN GO x adidas Genesis NFT Sneakers.

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True innovation comes from looking at the world through different lenses

Design Wanted

The collaboration between Ray-Ban and Meta exemplifies the seamless integration of traditional design with cutting-edge technology, resulting in a product […] The post True innovation comes from looking at the world through different lenses appeared first on DesignWanted.

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How Manchester’s design past is being used to question its present

Design Week

There is something interesting going on with the design motifs of Manchester, where creatives are fighting back against the city’s relentless development by subverting its most famous aesthetic codes. In decades past, the likes of Peter Saville’s designs for Joy Division and New Order, and Ben Kelly’s urgent black and yellow striped interiors of the […] Source What to read next: Design Week quiz: a look back through the ages | What will packaging design look like in 2024?

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Freelancing in hard times – how to make it work

Design Week

2024 has been a difficult 12 months for freelancers – many say the toughest year they’ve known. Client budgets seem ever tighter, meaning there’s less money around to outsource work. And with both agencies and in-house teams making lay-offs and freezing new hires, there are more freelancers competing for what little work there is.

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Design View With… TAIT’s Jim Shumway

Design Week

What are the trends you think will define the live and experiential space in 2025? I continue to believe that of all the Rs, AR is the one that is going to emerge beyond all these other things. VR is a singular experience – it’s a movie screen strapped to your face.

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