Chutegerdeman
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The fashion industry is undergoing a sustainability shift, with brands prioritizing ethical supply chains, eco-friendly materials, and reducing waste. The post Brands Making Good: Sustainability for People and Planet appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Victorian hole-in-the-wall coffee shop Coffee Treat has launched into franchising, with plans to extend into country towns. Director Chelsea Hayward told Franchise Executives , “I’ve heard so many times people say they can’t get a decent coffee in the country. So by franchising, I aim to make it accessible to country people. They haven’t had a lot of variety in small country towns.
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Design Boom
OCTOBER 16, 2024
with the 2025 edition open for entries, it’s time to showcase 20 past winners from A' design award and competition, turning interiors into a vibrant art form. The post 20 projects from A’ design award and competition transform interiors into spatial art appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Italian luxury group Prada and Houston-based startup Axiom Space unveiled on Wednesday the design of a spacesuit that will be used for NASA’s Artemis 3 mission to the moon that is planned for 2026. In its outward appearance, the spacesuit does not stray too far from what astronauts have worn in the past. It is the familiar bulky white suit, with added red trim and grey patches on the knees and elbows.
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Design Boom
OCTOBER 16, 2024
with the 2025 edition open for entries, it’s time to showcase 20 past winners from A' design award and competition, turning interiors into a vibrant art form. The post 20 projects from A’ design award and competition transform interiors into spatial art appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Businesses that use deceptive tactics, such as hidden fees and difficult-to-cancel subscriptions, are in the crosshairs of the Albanese Government’s latest consumer protection reforms. Aiming to ban unfair trading practices under Australian Consumer Law, the government hopes these changes will ease cost-of-living pressures and offer fairer treatment to consumers and suppliers alike.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Amazon on Wednesday announced its first color Kindle e-reader following years of effort to bring the more immersive device to market. The ‘Kindle Colorsoft’ carries a $280 price tag that compares with similar devices from other manufacturers available on Amazon in the range of $149 to $330. The Colorsoft relies on LEDs and other technologies to achieve the colour display, according to a company statement.
Design Week
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I can’t stop thinking about how people laugh at the experiences we’re designing for them. Here are a few of my favourite UX related jokes: 1. Sign-up friction. Stevie Martin brilliantly identifying one of the sad reasons more people haven’t left Twitter yet. 2. CAPTCHA and authentication hell loops, courtesy again of Stevie Martin. 3. […] Source What to read next: Why 2024 will be the “year of creative emergence” when it comes to AI | What will interactive des
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
A majority of Australians blame supermarkets, at least in part, for the rising cost of living in the country, a survey shows. The Australia Institute’s Carmichael Centre/Centre for Future Work surveyed 1014 participants and found that 83 per cent largely or somehow blame supermarkets for inflation. Meanwhile, 60 per cent nominated groceries as the most-noticed cost increase, compared to 21 per cent who nominated utilities.
Design Week
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Type foundry Dalton Maag is giving creative agencies free access to their entire font library to use in their own, and even some client, projects. Once approved, design studios and creative agencies have free use of the company’s FontPass platform.
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
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In Japan, the summers are usually fairly temperate, but when the country got a real doozy of a hot one this year, its malls became part of the government’s relief operation. Aeon Mall , Japan’s biggest mall operator, offered up its 92 properties as heat evacuation sites. It benefited commercially as a result. On October 8, the company reported that for the six months ending August 31, its operating revenue reached a record high of 222.2 billion yen (US$1.5 billion), representing an increase of 5
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In our exploration of spatial layout, we chose elegant curves as guides to lead visitors into this journey of discovery.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Over the years, I’ve heard ‘grey market’ tossed around a lot in the beauty industry. Brands and retailers talk about it all the time, (I do), but how much do we actually understand? After chatting with some beauty insiders, I realised the grey market is still a grey area. So, I decided to get to the black-and-white of it. Here’s what you should know.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Visitor is a groundbreaking addition to the retail landscape at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“Mission: possible” was the pervading message on day one of the Shoptalk Fall industry event in Chicago. Running from October 16-18, the conference has attracted big names in retail, including Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, Kyle Leahy, CEO of Glossier , Daniel Martinez, global retail director of Farm Rio, and Kiera Gannan, SVP and global GM of Ralph Lauren Brands.
Drytac
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Authored by Dennis Leblanc, Senior Business Development Manager at Drytac. Print service providers that produce and install outdoor applications are all-too aware of the challenges that come with this line of work. No matter the season, pieces placed outside will be constantly subject to the elements, be it the harshness of winter or the warm sun of summer.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
If money were no object, Dean Salakas knows exactly what he would do to take his party supplies business, The Party People, to the next level. “One is to grow online and do a whole re-platform and really focus on driving the business through the website, but also marketplaces,” Salakas told Inside Retail. “And then also bricks-and-mortar. I think bricks-and-mortar has a key role to play in a unified strategy for the business.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lookfantastic, a major player in beauty e-commerce, has taken a bold step into physical retail with the opening of its first permanent store in Altrincham. The store aims to offer a “customer-centric and experiential” shopping experience, building on the brand’s successful pop-up events in Manchester and London.
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.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Kiwi online fashion platform Designer Wardrobe has launched in Australia, committing to supporting Australians in addressing fashion waste in landfills. Australians can access hundreds of thousands of listings across Australia and New Zealand, with the average customer saving 60 per cent off the RRP of brands such as Zimmerman, Rebecca Vallance, Levi’s, and Acne Studios.
Design Week
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Design Business Association’s Design Effect event last week was an eight-hour extravaganza at the British Museum combining talks and the Design Effectiveness Awards (we looked at the big winners here). Here are our take-aways. 1.
Drytac
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The company used its HP Latex 800W to print the graphics onto Drytac Polar Premium Air vinyl coupled with Weathershield Gloss, before applying the wrap to the hull of the boat. Reading, UK, October 15, 2024: Diversified printing and sign-making business Nettl Signs has used its HP Latex 800W to create an impressive wrap for a rowing boat in preparation for its six-week trip across the Atlantic Ocean.
Mindful Design
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Franchising is an exciting way to expand your dessert shop’s reach and grow your brand. However, before diving into the world of franchises, you need to assess whether your business is truly ready for this next step. Franchising comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities, so making sure you’re prepared is critical to […] The post Franchising 101: Is Your Retail Business Ready to Expand?
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RetailMinded
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Balancing multiple career paths can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. For retailers who have mastered their business operations, the idea of pursuing a teaching degree offers an exciting opportunity to share knowledge, inspire others, and expand their professional impact. Whether you want to teach part-time, offer specialized workshops, or contribute to a local educational institution, becoming a teacher while running your business is achievable with careful planning.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! British jewellery brand, Bohomoon, has launched its highly-anticipated 12 and 24-day Advent Calendars. Available in both silver and gold, each item has been handpicked by the female-led brand to add a touch of sparkle this Christmas.
Barber Design
OCTOBER 16, 2024
There’s a buzz among the team around the business turning 25 years old which is very special. Doug sat down with Zara who handles our Marketing and she put him on the spot to answer 3 questions. 25 feels like such a milestone, it’s a testament to the clients we work with, the wonderful briefs we receive and the hard work and dedication from the team.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Beauty accessories brand, Silver Cloud, has just launched the latest addition to their product line, an ultra-soft black satin sleep mask that is infused with silver ions, in WHSmith travel retail stores nationwide.
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 Week
OCTOBER 16, 2024
It seems like across sectors, a lot of parent brands, with well-known names under their umbrella, are looking to increase their own presence. That was the challenge for Bristol-based Fiasco Design, which was tasked to create a new identity and website for Nederlander Theatres.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The role of technology in business can’t be underestimated. For entrepreneurs, it’s difficult to imagine significant growth and success without the input provided by technology. Markets are becoming more complex and customers more demanding, and businesses rely on technology to automate repetitive tasks, optimise resources, and make data-driven decisions
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2024
After a six-year hiatus, Victoria’s Secret’s fashion show has returned to New York City as part of the brand’s attempt to reset its image and inspire a cultural comeback. When the first runway show debuted in 1995, its pageantry seduced customers all around the world with models who were above supermodel status, they were angels. Fast forward to 2019, the fashion show was cancelled, both literally and socially.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Total Till sales picked up at UK supermarkets (+4.7%) in the last four weeks ending 5th October 2024, up from +4.0% in the previous month, according to new data released today by NIQ. This is likely due to shoppers starting to look towards seasonal products as retailers roll out new Halloween and Christmas ranges, resulting in […] If you want more
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