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elongated wooden roof shields JINS hikone eyewear store’s steel frame in japan

Design Boom

the store design echoes the concept of a pavilion in a park, fostering visual and spatial connection to the lush greenery of the lakeshore. The post elongated wooden roof shields JINS hikone eyewear store’s steel frame in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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HMC Capital acquires cornerstone stake in Baby Bunting

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HMC Capital has bought a 10.29 per cent stake in Baby Bunting , the baby products retailer, making it the second largest substantial shareholder of the company. According to the annual report last year, AustralianSuper leads the substantial shareholders of Baby Bunting, followed by Bennelong Funds Management Group. However, a May 9 disclosure stated that Bennelong Funds Management Group has ceased to be a substantial shareholder of the company.

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Red staircase anchors Diesel store in Miami Design District

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Fashion brand Diesel has debuted a retail design concept at its store in the Miami Design District , featuring raw metal surfaces and a red lacquered spiral staircase. Designed under the creative direction of Glenn Martens, who joined the brand in 2020, the industrial-style store is intended to reflect "the brand's signature bold attitude". Diesel's new store in Miami Design District debuts an industrial-style retail concept "Envisioned as a fresh, powerful expression of Diesel 's design edge an

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How to understand contradictory consumer behaviour: study

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Understanding consumer behaviour is critical to creating a relevant retail offer and marketing message, but what happens when consumers behave in contradictory ways? Many retailers will recognise the reality that despite consumers saying they care about sustainability , their spending tells a different story. Similarly, a new study by strategic consultancy agency Nature found that while consumers are more health-obsessed, busy and connected than ever, they are also unhealthy, bored and lonely.

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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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Design Middle East May 2024

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IGA, Coles, Woolworths among companies that failed deforestation targets

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IGA, Coles, and Woolworths are among the retailers and beef processors that have failed to address deforestation in their supply chains, according to a report by Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The Greenpeace Scorecard. Source: Greenpeace Australia Pacific The companies assessed include Aldi, Woolworths, McDonald’s, JBS, Tyson, Coles, Hungry Jacks, Teys, IGA, and Comgroup.

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Australian consumers spend more on groceries despite higher housing costs

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More than half of Australian consumers are spending more on food and groceries despite facing higher expenses on housing, according to a report by the Monash Business School’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS). This is the second year that the ACRS has conducted the survey. Led by Dr Eloise Zoppos, the survey aims to determine consumers’ retail attitudes towards the cost of living pressures and how their purchasing habits have changed since last year.

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Google puts third-party cookies on hold again: what you need to know

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Yep, Google has once again pushed back its plan to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome. This latest delay highlights the regulatory scrutiny and industry challenges Google faces in finding a privacy-forward replacement for the longstanding tracking mechanism. Sorry, what are third-party cookies again? Third-party cookies are small pieces of data used by websites to track people’s browsing activity.

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Can brand values really benefit your bottom line?

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Value for money isn’t the only value on shoppers’ minds. Consumers are increasingly seeking out brands that align with their personal values. So how can you make that your competitive advantage? Ashling Withers explains. The world is a tough place today. With increasing geo-political instability, cost of living stress and growing anxiety, it makes sense consumers are orienting towards organisations and brands that ensure value for money.

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