June, 2021

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foster + partners transforms los angeles’ historic tower theatre into an apple store

Design Boom

the apple tower theatre encompasses one of apple's most significant restoration projects to date, taking over the historic los angeles' location. The post foster + partners transforms los angeles’ historic tower theatre into an apple store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Ferrari unveils glossy lifestyle concept store designed by Sybarite

Dezeen

London architectural studio Sybarite has paid tribute to Ferrari 's legacy in the car brand's lifestyle concept store, which features a scarlet glass wall that recalls a racetrack and a terracotta facade that nods to its Italian heritage. Revealed here in photographs shared exclusively with Dezeen, the store is arranged across a single open-plan floor in a 1980s building in Maranello, northern Italy, where Ferrari's factory is located.

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Selfridges launch Garden Centre

Retail Focus

Today, 21 June, Selfridges launches its Garden Centre, a playful response to a boom in outdoor appreciation, as part of Good Nature, Selfridges’ creative theme for 2021. Figures from the Horticultural Trades Association show that over 3 million people started gardening in 2020 as a result of more time spent at home since the first lockdown. Pictured, botanical artist Carly Rogers at Selfridges, London, UK.

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Amazon launches resale platform in Australia

Inside Retail

Amazon Australia is getting into resale with the local launch of Amazon Warehouse – the online giant’s storefront for pre-owned and open-box items across a range of products. The items on Amazon Warehouse will be checked over and fulfilled by Amazon staff, can be eligible for free delivery for Prime members, and will be discounted. “Items are returned to Amazon for many reasons – sometimes a product is just not what a customer is looking for, or perhaps there’s a cosmetic defect or the packaging

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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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Charlotte Perriand’s life in design: “She refused to confine women to a closed kitchen”

Design Week

The first thing holidaymakers do as they approach Les Arcs in Savoie, France, is park their car well away from the mountain. This rule has remained unquestioned and unchanged since the ski resort opened its first doors in 1968. It was put in place by its designer, Charlotte Perriand, and to this day, no one dares to rethink the vision. In her six-decade career Perriand was a heavyweight in 20 th century design, bringing her modernist and humanist approach to furniture and interiors projects arou

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Nisa retailers introduce new £5 frozen deal

Talking Retail

Nisa retailers are today (23 June) introducing a new £5 frozen deal. The offer is supported by dedicated in-store POS, as well as activity on Nisa’s consumer-facing website and social media pages. The deal includes a Goodfella’s Stone Baked Pizza 452g, McCain Lightly Spiced Wedges 650g, Co-op Garlic Baguettes 2 pk, Birds Eye Wholegrain Nuggets. This story continues at Nisa retailers introduce new £5 frozen deal.

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Google's opens first physical retail space in NYC by Reddymade

Dezeen

Google has opened its first physical retail space in New York's Chelsea , designed by architecture studio Reddymade to include cork furniture and recycled materials. Welcoming its first visitors on 17 June 2021, Google Store occupies a ground-floor space in the former Port Authority Building – a vast art deco structure that is home to the tech company's NYC headquarters.

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Onitsuka Tiger Opens its World’s Largest Flagship Store on London’s Regent Street

Retail Focus

Onitsuka Tiger has opened their new flagship in London. The site is Onitsuka Tiger’s largest-ever store and has a prestigious Regent Street location. This London Flagship is the first store in the world to offer the entire Onitsuka Tiger lineup in a single establishment, from the contemporary and heritage collections to the NIPPON MADE series rich in craftsmanship as well as the luxury THE ONITSUKA line.

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Australia’s disloyal shoppers: most will change brands to save money

Inside Retail

Aussie consumers’ loyalty is primarily influenced by the price tag, however emotional connection and ethical values will become key loyalty drivers, according to a consumer research by Emarsys. . About 65 per cent of 1000 Australian consumers surveyed said they will choose other brands if a cheaper option is available. More than half of respondents said consistently low prices are the top reason for staying loyal to a retailer. .

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Why designers need to consider accessibility in type

Design Week

“It’s like an optical illusion, where you start to doubt your own brain,” says Christian Boer. Graphic designer Boer was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. He explains the condition made school, and later university, a near-impossible challenge. “I could stare at the same two pages for hours – and when I did read, it was wrong,” he says.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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Nisa partners introduce new £5 frozen deal

Talking Retail

Nisa has unveiled its latest frozen deal, which offers five branded products for £5, providing a savings of up to £9.28 off the RRP. The deal, which is available now in participating stores until 22 June, comprises Birds Eye Battered Fish Extra Large Fillets 2pk, Birds Eye Crispy Batter Fish Fingers 8pk, McCain Naked Oven. This story continues at Nisa partners introduce new £5 frozen deal.

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google opens its first store ever in new york city

Design Boom

today, june 17th, 2021, google is opening its first-ever physical retail store in new york city. The post google opens its first store ever in new york city appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Wutopia Lab's latest bookstore in Shanghai borrows from traditional Chinese garden design

Dezeen

Bookshelves made from perforated aluminium and quartz stone double as partition walls in this maze-like Shanghai bookstore by local architecture studio Wutopia Lab. The 452-square-metre bookstore, which opened last month, is located at the base of a recently completed brick-red office block called Cifi Xintiandi (which translates as "The Roof") by Ateliers Jean Nouvel.

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Harrods unveils dedicated sportswear room on its redeveloped menswear floor

Retail Focus

Harrods has unveiled its newest menswear space, a unique 4000 sq. ft. space dedicated to the athletic pursuits of Harrods menswear customers. This new space is the latest launch in an ambitious rejuvenation of its historic structure beginning in 2018, with the menswear destination on the second floor at the forefront of this transformation. Men’s Sports is a one-stop-shop for all athletic activities, Harrods customers can get the essentials no matter what their work-out whether that is a Sunday

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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KFC Australia delivers “standout” result in FY21

Inside Retail

KFC Australia has led the growth of its local operator, Collins Foods, as more and more Aussies turned to convenience and brands they trust during the last year. According to Collins Foods’ CEO Drew O’Malley KFC Australia was its “standout performer” in FY21, with same-store-sales growth of 12.9 per cent and underlying EBITDA growth of 17.9 per cent.

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Uncommon designs cookbook cover that can be planted and eaten

Design Week

Uncommon has developed a cookbook cover for plant-based food company Merchant Gourmet which can be planted at home, producing herbs as it grows. The book is part of a wider strategy project led by the London-based design studio, which aims to encourage UK consumers to “help the planet one meal at a time” by making plant-based changes to their diets. “Something physical and tasty” Uncommon creative director Jonas Roth says launching a plant-based cookbook felt “like

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Britvic sponsors major rugby tournament

Talking Retail

Britvic Soft Drinks has signed a sponsorship deal with Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RLWC2021), a 61-match event kicking off on 23 October. Pepsi Max will become the official soft drinks of the event, with further support from Gatorade as the official sports drink. The brands will receive sales and marketing rights for the tournament, This story continues at Britvic sponsors major rugby tournament.

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reflective floating copper cubes clad arbol design’s pitch-black store in japan

Design Boom

arbol design sought to provide visitors with the illusion of becoming koji mold floating in nature, space, and time. The post reflective floating copper cubes clad arbol design’s pitch-black store in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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PetSmart, DoorDash Partner for Same-Day Delivery

VMS

Last-mile logistics company DoorDash (San Francisco) and specialty retailer PetSmart (Phoenix) have announced a partnetship to facilitate on-demand delivery of pet supplies and accessories across almost 1500 PetSmart locations in the U.S., according to a press release. “At PetSmart we understand our customers’ needs are always evolving,” said PetSmart SVP and CEO Will Smith. “We’re delighted to partner with DoorDash to provide pet parents with access to the essentia

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ZARA launches St David’s regional concept store

Retail Focus

St David’s Cardiff is celebrating the launch of a new 36,500 sq ft regional flagship store for global fashion brand ZARA on 3 June. The store, set across two levels, features ZARA’s full range of womenswear, menswear and kidswear, and joins Inditex sister brands Bershka and Stradivarius at the destination. With an impressive new retail integration, the ZARA St David’s format features an ‘Automated Collection Point’ for customers to make swift product collection, and driving new footfall to the s

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Myer Melbourne attracts biggest CBD sale in 13 years

Inside Retail

Myer’s Melbourne store is at the heart of the biggest local CBD retail transaction in 13 years, and the largest one in 2021. Charter Hall and Abacus Property Group have bought up a majority interest in the 5,680sqm site – 66 per cent – with the remaining third to continue to be held by Vicinity Centres, in a deal organised by Colliers and JLL. “Myer Melbourne represented one of the best CBD retail offerings in Australian history,” said Colliers’ head of retail investment services Lachlan MacGill

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Two years on, Lucy Hughes continues mission to replace plastic with fish waste

Design Week

“I’m happy to collaborate with other designers because this is bigger than us,” says Lucy Hughes. Hughes is the designer behind MarinaTex, a bioplastic film made using by-products of the fishing industry, namely fish skins and scales. Over the last two years, MarinaTex has won a slew of design awards, including the UK national and International Dyson Award s, a D&AD Wooden Pencil and a nomination for Beazley Design of the Year.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.

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Unsung Heroes entry deadline extended

Talking Retail

The deadline for entries to Unsung Heroes, which recognises convenience store owners and staff members who ‘go the extra mile’ to help their customers and local communities, has been extended. The initiative, organised by partners Independent Retail News and Nisa, will now close on 30 June. Retailers can enter by filling in the entry form. This story continues at Unsung Heroes entry deadline extended.

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stepped yellow walls shape a clothing store in malaga designed by studio animal

Design Boom

studio animal utilized geometry and color to meet the requirements of the client while providing a memorable experience for shoppers. The post stepped yellow walls shape a clothing store in malaga designed by studio animal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Clearpay hits 2m UK customers in two years and celebrates very first UK brand campaign

Retail Times

Clearpay, a leader in “Buy Now, Pay Later” payments known as Afterpay outside the U.K. and Europe, has announced it has reached two million active UK customers, showing the continued rise of the BNPL service as it reaches its second anniversary in the UK.

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Zürcher Kantonalbank reimagines the banking experience for the new era

Retail Focus

Dalziel & Pow developed a new strategic vision for Zürcher Kantonalbank in response to evolving customer needs and aspirations, the exponential growth of digital platforms and tools, and the changing attitudes towards traditional advertising and marketing channels. The vision is to inspire personal progress and financial wellbeing, helping people feel inspired and motivated about their future – from saving and investing, to progressing in life, work and business.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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SDA launches ad campaign to support minimum wage boost

Inside Retail

SDA, the trade union representing shop and warehouse workers, has launched an advertising campaign calling on the government to boost the minimum wage on July 1. . Seizing on a quote from Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the Australian economy is “the envy of the world” SDA national secretary Gerard Dwyer said retail staff who worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 crisis deserved “a fair pay rise”. .

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The 2021 Design Week graduate show guide

Design Week

South East England. University of Brighton – digital showcase. The School of Architecture and Design End of Year show will be taking place on 18 June. Following this, the Brighton Graduate Show will take place on 25 June and the MA show on 16 July. University for the Creative Arts – digital showcase. The platform celebrating UCA students’ work will go on 28 June.

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Margiotta opens second East Lothian store

Talking Retail

Edinburgh’s largest family-run convenience store operator is to open its second East Lothian shop in Gullane on 23 June after securing £430,000 funding from HSBC UK. The funding has helped the retailer buy the Hall Crescent premises and finance the refurbishment of the property. The business, which is owned by husband-and-wife team Franco and Audrey.

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QR code operated store in seoul takes design cues from retro movie theaters 

Design Boom

geared towards younger consumers, the store employs no staff and doesn't accept cash or cards, only QR codes. . The post QR code operated store in seoul takes design cues from retro movie theaters appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.