Sun.Jan 07, 2024

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Metcash-bound: Richard Murray’s new gig

Inside Retail

Wholesaler Metcash has named Richard Murray as CEO of Total Tools Holdings, effective at the end of January. Murray will succeed Paul Dumbrell as CEO, who has decided to step down after more than five years in the role. Before the new appointment, Murray held CEO positions at Premier Investments and JB Hi-Fi. “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard and warmly welcome him to Metcash.

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The Paradox of Symmetry and Grace in the Repetition of Architectural Elements

Arch Daily

Photographic project "Alta Densidad" Photo © Jorge Taboada The flow of architectural values throughout the centuries demonstrates the prevalence of some parameters over others in each historical period. In terms of composition, one of the most fundamental considerations revolves around issues of symmetry and balance. Indeed, a design does not necessarily have to be symmetrical to convey the notion of compositional balance.

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Pandora achieves global fourth-quarter growth but Australian sales fall

Inside Retail

Jewellery retailer Pandora’s positive fourth-quarter results pushed FY23’s organic growth beyond expectations. The company witnessed a 12 per cent organic growth in the fourth quarter, with revenue hitting 10.8 billion Danish kroner (US$1.58 billion), based on preliminary and unaudited results. Its German market posted the highest organic growth of 34 per cent during the quarter, followed by the US and France at 15 per cent and 6 per cent, respectively.

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Yellow lighting illuminates Le Père store in New York by BoND

Dezeen

New York architecture studio BoND has used tubular lighting to create a bright yellow glow inside this men's apparel store on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The first flagship for cult fashion label Le Père occupies a 1,000-square-foot (93-square-metre) corner unit on Orchard Street. The flagship store for Le Père is largely painted white to allow the bright clothing to stand out Utilising the store's large exposure to the street, BoND opted to create an interior that would be just as impactful fr

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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.

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How Fayshell aims to disrupt the skincare sector with affordable facials

Inside Retail

Katelin Gregg is the co-founder and director of Fayshell , a disruptor in the beauty industry that offers a bespoke boutique gym experience for your skin, without the taboo associated with in-clinic treatments and unnecessary mark-up of take-home retail. Gregg co-founded Fayshell with her best friend Ella James in 2022 and they have just celebrated the business’ first anniversary and the opening of their second location in Sydney’s Neutral Bay, in addition to the original Bondi location.

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Architecture and Design Commission launches the Charter Award in its first edition

Design Middleeast

The Architecture and Design Commission announced the launch of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award in its first edition, to celebrate urban projects that distinguished themselves by adopting the values of the Charter and contributed to motivating practitioners and specialists to produce high-quality deliverables. The Award aims to contribute to achieving the objectives of the Charter in promoting distinguished urban projects, as it includes three tracks: the (constructed

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Beyond Aesthetics: The Crucial Role Of Workplace Strategy In Modern Business Success

All Work

The workplace strategy landscape has evolved from a value-add service of interior design to an indispensable requirement in corporate real estate. A growing understanding of the workplace’s impact on well-being and productivity has fueled this paradigm shift, reshaping the mandate of workplace strategists. They now operate beyond mere aesthetic considerations, engaging with the domains of workflow innovation, brand influence, capital expenditure management, and the cultivation of avenues for bu

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Innovative retail experiences: Inside Singapore’s new pet-friendly mall

Inside Retail

There’s a new mall in Singapore with an open-air shopping concept, pet-friendly features and an extensive list of F&B establishments for the discerning customer. Meet One Holland Village Mall. Opened on December 1, 2023, it is the newest addition to the trendy hub of Holland Village. According to Marc Boey, executive director of property services at Far East Organisation and chief operating officer at Far East International, One Holland Village is a mixed-use development by joint-venture par

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Peloton disrupted fitness once. Can it leverage TikTok to do it again?

Inside Retail

Since TikTok first came onto the scene in 2016, certain retailers have excelled at harnessing the power of the social media platform to go viral and sell products ranging from makeup to perfume to home decor. But what about home workout products? In a statement released on January 4, fitness brand Peloton revealed that it had entered an exclusive partnership with TikTok to create #TikTokFitness Powered by Peloton, a dedicated hub to house its content.