Design Boom
MAY 16, 2024
in addition to its retail space, the cacaolab flagship store features a bakery, café, and museum. The post other projects’ monogram facade conceals new-age cacaolab flagship store in hong kong appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
In a retail industry full of fierce competition and fleeting consumer attention spans, business owners, PR experts and marketers are working tirelessly to create the most valuable asset a brand can ask for: the raving brand fan. What separates a loyal customer from a devoted brand fan is not how much or how often they make a purchase. Brand fans go beyond merely being satisfied customers; they’re fervent devotees who transcend consumerism to become champions of a brand’s ethos.
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Retail Focus
MAY 16, 2024
Many thriving online platforms owe their success to a good user experience (UX), and Bonus.org is no different. Although the competition is fierce, they’ve managed to stand out against the rest and provide their users with a satisfying experience on this page that keeps them coming back for more. Since the beginning, Bonus.org has recognized the crucial role that UX plays in shaping a user’s interactions and perceptions of a service.
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
Ikea will invest $4.5 million to build an electric charging infrastructure for its delivery partner fleet nationwide this year. The homewares retailer has tapped Jet Charge to install electric charging and energy management systems for six vehicles at each of the 10 Ikea stores in the country. The infrastructure will also enable low-cost charging of 28 vehicles at its central distribution centre warehouse in Sydney’s Marsden Park.
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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.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced Manhattan Active® Maven, a specialised Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) solution built for customer service, along with Manhattan Assist, which adds cutting-edge GenAI capabilities to all Manhattan Active solutions.
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
Australian period underwear brand Modibodi has always taken a bold approach to advertising. It had to. When Modibodi founder Kristy Chong launched the brand in 2013, the period underwear category was in its infancy and many people still considered periods and bladder leaks to be taboo topics. Modibodi’s efforts to reposition these issues as normal human experiences – while also offering an industry-first solution to them – were truly groundbreaking.
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Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
Value retailer Miniso has posted double-digit increases in both revenue and profit for the quarter ended March 31, driven by the higher number of stores across all markets. The company’s revenue rose 26 per cent year on year to US$515.7 million, attributed to the increase in average store count and an around 9 per cent same-store sales growth. Revenue generated from mainland China was up 16.2 per cent to US$346.5 million, while revenue from overseas markets jumped 52.6 per cent to US$169.2 milli
Design Wanted
MAY 16, 2024
One of the most interesting initiatives I found on the (good) use of AI is the ‘An Improbable Future‘ project. Before delving deeper into their reality, […] The post The improbable future of tech design appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
Australian fashion label Rebecca Vallance recently celebrated its first decade in business with the opening of a brand-new Sydney flagship boutique. Inside Retail spoke to the designer behind the brand, Rebecca Vallance-Gasan, about starting her day at 4 am, a must for someone running a global fashion empire. The plan is to reach 20 stores globally within the next few years, with a focus on strategic growth across both the direct-to-consumer business and international wholesale.
Design Middleeast
MAY 16, 2024
Kvadrat/Raf Simons unveils their home concept at THAT Concept Store, redefining living spaces and transforming order into beauty The Shaker System is evolving, with the expanded accessory line now encompassing bathing and bathroom items. In their second collection, Kvadrat/Raf Simons turns its attention from open living spaces to toiletries and wearables.
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
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
In 2011, Australian swimwear label Bond-eye re-entered the market, after taking a hiatus for several years to recalibrate. Since then, the brand’s attention to detail and focus on people have gotten it to runways at New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week – and its latest capsule collaboration with former Victoria’s Secret Angel and Sydney local, Georgia Fowler.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail Express’ Ed Betts explains that the time to reach for advanced tools is now – and the opportunity to optimise retail processes does not have to be disruptive or difficult Managing intricate supplier interactions can be a minefield.
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
Few industries were quite as affected by the pandemic as the bridal wear industry. As revealed by a survey Statista conducted worldwide, 82 per cent of weddings globally that was supposed to take place in April 2020 were postponed and 11 per cent were canceled. To survive the shaky state of the market, Rachel Leonard, the current editorial director of The Bridal Council and former fashion director of Brides magazine, pointed out that wedding retailers had to get resourceful.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ben Sherman and its global brand owner, Marquee Brands, are proud to announce the UK heritage brand’s return as an Official Supplier of Team GB for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. For the third consecutive Olympic Games, Ben Sherman is set to outfit the official Team GB delegation in exclusively designed looks for the […] If you want more in
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.
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
In the heart of Bengaluru in India, amidst the vibrant streets of Koramangala, Levi’s has unveiled its largest mall store in India at Nexus Mall. The grand opening marks a significant chapter in Levi Strauss & Co’s expansive retail strategy within the country. The new 6000-square-foot store not only underscores the denim brand’s commitment to the Indian market but also showcases its innovative NextGen Indigo store concept, designed to enhance the consumer shopping experience.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Leading health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has today announced an investment into its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint, with plans to open 25 new stores in 2024, as it celebrates its 60th year on the British high street.
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2024
Marimekko Group ‘s net sales increased 7 per cent to €37.7 million (US$41.0 million) in the first quarter, thanks to the growth of wholesale sales in Finland and higher international sales. The textiles, clothing, and home furnishings company saw its Finland sales rise by 8 per cent while international sales increased by 6 per cent. The company noted that wholesale sales showed positive results in Asia Pacific and North America and its licensing income grew considerably.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, eBay UK confirms its return as headline sponsor for ITV’s Love Island Season 11. This marks eBay’s fifth consecutive season in partnership with ITV, spotlighting the power of pre-loved fashion on millions of screens nationwide.
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Design Middleeast
MAY 16, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Kit & Kaboodle is the Category Sponsor for the Architecture Leaders Awards 2024, which will be held on May 22 at Habtoor Palace Dubai. Kit & Kaboodle is more than just interiors, it is a place where the inspirations and dreams become reality. Our team is global and based on talented professionals traveling every nook and cranny of the world to gather the trendiest and exotic interior products at one place.
Instore Design
MAY 16, 2024
In today's world, where sustainability is increasingly becoming a focal point for businesses, the choice to use recycled materials in retail displays is not just an eco-conscious decision, but also a strategic one. In my time at InStore Design Display, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that incorporating recycled materials into retail displays can have, both for the environment and for brand perception.
Design Middleeast
MAY 16, 2024
Pack your bags for the ultimate home away from home experience at Six Senses Ibiza With summer coming up and long school vacations around the corner, there is no better time for a Mediterranean escape to the Balearic island of Ibiza. Six Senses Ibiza invites guests to enjoy this summer in style, comfort and luxury with their long term stay rentals – offering properties between three to seven bedroom residences or two stunning five and ten bedroom mansions.
Scrube
MAY 16, 2024
Custom displays offer a level of versatility and personalization that traditional displays simply can't match
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
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Subway®, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, is launching its “Fresh Moves” initiative, dedicated to promoting emerging sports and the importance of physical activity. To kickoff its “Fresh Moves” initiative, the brand will partner with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB, and will be participating in a series o
Contra
MAY 16, 2024
As the temperatures start to climb and the sun’s rays intensify, ensuring your home, office or commercial space stays cool becomes increasingly crucial. While turning up the air conditioning may appear to be the only solution, there’s a smarter and more cost-effective way to beat the heat: Contra Vision® Mirror Dual Reflective™ Window Film!
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi’s wagyu beef supplier has received the King’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category for 2024. Warrendale Wagyu, a Yorkshire-based, family-owned business, was established in 2017 and has been supplying Aldi since 2020, with the partnership growing considerably over the past four years.
CAAD
MAY 16, 2024
The retail sector is facing significant challenges this year, with reasons for optimism and the need to adapt to new trends. The retail industry is undergoing a transformation in the first half of 2024, addressing challenges that demand agile adaptation to new trends , especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite previous challenges such as high inflation impacting profitability in 2023, Spain achieved a 6.1% growth in retail sales , the highest increase recorded in the European Union.
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Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Following today’s news that ASOS is partnering with Reliance Retail in India; Pippa Stephens, senioapparel analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: “Joining forces with Reliance Retail to boost its own-brand proposition in India will allow ASOS to better cater to the preferences and styles of local consumers, due to Reliance’s extensive expertise in the I
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UK shoppers spent a total of £50.2bn on FMCG in Q1 2024, this is an uplift of 6.2% compared with the same period last year. However, spending on Tech & Durables (T&D) fell by -2.6% to £18.3bn as shoppers cut back on large and expensive tech purchases, such as TVs, Computing and White Goods.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waitrose Canary Wharf will soon be home to the first in-store GAIL’s takeaway bakery. The opening comes a year on from the introduction of dedicated GAIL’s bakery areas within 64 Waitrose stores. The bakery is being built in GAIL’s unique style and will be 280 sq ft in size.
Retail Times
MAY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The UK’s leading Kefir brand, Biotiful Gut Health will step up their awareness-driving activity with a £1m+ TV advertising campaign, starting this week. The new TV advert, which will run across ITV, Channel 4 and Sky, is the biggest yet for Biotiful Gut Health, forming part of a seven figure above the line campaign which […] If you want more inform
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
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