Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

We’re living in an era that has seen profound technological advances change the face of retail. Just a decade ago, Instagram and Afterpay were barely in their inception phase – now, it’s hard to imagine any B2C business not taking advantage of these tools. As new tech continues to emerge, it’s becoming increasingly clear that businesses keeping pace with progress are setting themselves up to thrive, while those struggling to keep up will inevitably fall behind.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

A majority of transactions in convenience stores are still made in cash despite the increase in card payments during the pandemic, says new research. But there is a geographical divide in the UK, with southern counties less reliant on cash than those further north, adds the PayPoint data. County Down in Northern Ireland is the. This story continues at Cash still king, says new research.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Breakout Session: Purpose-Driven Design for Community-Based Projects. The events of the past year have given retailers an unprecedented opportunity to reflect on some important questions: How much does your store or brand reflect your purpose and values? What role do you play in your community…and what role should you play? Given the tremendous impact of both the global pandemic and social unrest, what impact and ROI should you be looking to achieve in your retail design projects?

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Design Boom

AUGUST 5, 2021

dubbed 'spectrum', the instagramable retail space is so saturated with color that it looks almost unreal. The post a color explosion: studio animal completes rainbow-hued store in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 20, 2021

Fashion retailer Mango has launched a new flagship store in London. The new space will be located at 223-235 Oxford Street, taking the total number of stores in the United Kingdom to 43. The aim is to create a functional, relaxed and welcoming space that promotes and simplifies the interaction between the customer and store staff, as well as improving the distribution of collections.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 24, 2021

From shops that display books on tree trunk columns to stores that reflect books all over the walls, we've rounded up ten bookshops in China that exhibit books in non-traditional ways. Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore, Chongqing, by X+Living. Mirrored ceilings and zigzag staircases create the disorientating interior of this bookstore in southwest China designed by Shanghai-based studio X+Living.

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Design Week

AUGUST 11, 2021

Turner Duckworth has redesigned Campbell’s Soup for the first time in 50 years, with the aim of endearing the brand to new audiences. Founded in 1869 by Joseph A. Campbell, Campbell’s Soup has been a mainstay in kitchen cupboards for more than 150 years. It has also been an unexpected feature for popular culture, rising to fame as a muse for artist Andy Warhol. “We were able to cherry-pick from the past 150 years” Turner Duckworth was brought onto the project through a la

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

McCoy’s is set to launch a new pack design to highlight the “full on flavour” proposition of its core range. The new design will roll-out from 30 August across Salted, Cheddar & Onion, Salt & Malt Vinegar, Flame Grilled Steak, and Thai Sweet Chicken flavours. This story continues at McCoy’s unveils new pack design for core flavours. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 15, 2021

the diamond-shaped bricks expand the volume of the interior and visually enhance the colorful SHANG XIA products. The post kengo kuma designs its SHANG XIA interior in beijing with a constellation of glass bricks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 10, 2021

Space NK brought their ‘My Beauty Space’ campaign to life with a pop-up experience in Old Spitalfields Market between Friday 30 July – Sunday 1 August. The space allowed visitors to discover new products, curate the ultimate beauty shelfie and enter an infinity room where lights and a magical mirror can become the backdrop for a photo opportunity. .

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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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AUGUST 4, 2021

Creative agency Saint of Athens has used cool blue tiles throughout this jewellery store in Mykonos, Greece , for brand Gavello to make it resemble a "luxury 60s swimming pool ". Saint of Athens worked with Dive Architects to make the jewellery store stand out from the plethora of nearby retail stores. It includes light blue tiles, lockers and a pool ladder.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2021

Harvey Norman has delivered another strong year in spite of the Covid-19 crisis, with total revenue up 15.3 per cent to $9.49 billion, and profit after tax up 75 per cent to $841.4 million. Earnings at the furniture and homewares business also spiked during the year, growing 54 per cent to $1.45 billion, with Harvey Norman’s Board recommending a payout of a fully-franked dividend of 15 cents per share.

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Design Week

AUGUST 6, 2021

The V&A has announced it is adapting its blockbuster Alice in Wonderland exhibition for cinema release later this year. Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser opened at the London museum earlier this year, after considerable delays posed by the pandemic. The exhibition charts the 157 years of Lewis Carroll’s tale, exploring origins, adaptations and reinventions. “A great experience of the show” Exhibition curator Kate Bailey has worked with broadcaster Andi Oliver to present the fi

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

Nisa’s registered charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), has reported a big increase in donations from retailers during the pandemic. Well over a million pounds (£1,190,976) was donated in the charity’s latest financial year, which ended in June 2021. This is a 43% rise on the previous year, with retailers making 2,082 donations to support. This story continues at Nisa’s retailers increase charitable donations sharply during pandemic.

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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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Design Boom

AUGUST 2, 2021

the indoor pool concept by SAINT OF ATHENS for a high-end store gives jewelry the modern twist it deserves. The post this swimming pool is actually a jewelry store in greece’s popular island, mykonos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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VMS

AUGUST 18, 2021

Target (Minneapolis) has released its second quarter earnings, according to a company press release. The mass merchant revealed its second quarter comparable sales grew by 8.9 percent, which they say was driven entirely by customer traffic. Store comparable sales also saw growth by 8.7 percent and digital comparable sales grew by 10 percent. Digital sales have been continuing to increase, the company says, due to its same-day services like order pick-up/drive-up and Shipt.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 22, 2021

Translucent glass shrouds the books within this bookshop in Chongqing , designed by architecture studio HAS Design and Research. Located in Chongqing's dense city centre, The Glade Bookstore is a bookshop, restaurant and exhibition space designed to act as a "spiritual and restful place" in the otherwise bustling Chinese city. The Glade Bookstore is a peaceful store inside the bustling city of Chongqing.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2021

The Federal and NSW Governments announced a joint $24 million investment into greater recycling capabilities across the state on Monday, a decision which will see 22 projects greenlit with the intention of reducing waste. ARA boss Paul Zahra said the scheme will provide retailers with more options to recycle, and will go a long way to help the industry make more sustainable decisions.

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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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Design Week

AUGUST 19, 2021

Jenki Matcha Bar, by Ruby Kean. New York native Ruby Kean has designed a space for Jenki, one of London’s first-ever dedicated matcha bars. The café, situated in the capital’s Spitalfields market, was an exercise in blending “ancient and modern sensibilities” she says, achieved through different layering techniques. Seating from Japan sits alongside bespoke geometric shelving; meanwhile a bold centrepiece bar designed by wood surface designers Alpi Wood is combined w

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 18, 2021

Making a Difference Locally, the charity fund set up by wholesaler Nisa, has launched a new initiative to help retailers raise more funds for local good causes in the form of branded clothing banks. Charity clothes banks are now available for Nisa retailers to order, following a successful trial that began earlier this year. The. This story continues at Nisa charity launches clothes banks.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 9, 2021

frank ocean works with new york architecture studio ANY to design his luxury jewelry store 'homer.'. The post frank ocean opens luxury store on the bowery in new york for his ‘homer’ collection appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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VMS

AUGUST 4, 2021

THE NUMBERS. Dubbed the Mile High City due to its elevation at exactly one mile above sea level, Denver is Colorado’s capital city as well as its most populous. The mountainous metropolis is home to roughly 749,103 people (nearly 3 million in the Denver metro) according to 2020 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. And those numbers carry a lot of weight: Per the Census, Colorado’s population rose 14.8 percent over the last decade – mostly in the Denver metropolitan area – enabling the state to add an e

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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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AUGUST 23, 2021

Grand steel and micro-cement structures, celestial lighting and symmetrical layouts add a sense of ceremony to the shopping experience within this clothing boutique in Hangzhou , China by Liang Architecture Studio. Located within a corner unit on a busy street in the city's Xiaoshan District, the 300-square-metre Audrey boutique sells women's fashion.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

Australia’s battle with the Delta variant of Covid-19 is continuing to shut businesses down, with the state of Victoria re-entering lockdown, rejoining New South Wales and Queensland in shutting non-essential retail and restricting citizens movements in light of surging cases. Victoria’s state premier Dan Andrews said he would have preferred to wait to reintroduce restrictions, but that, as seen in Sydney’s case, they only get one chance to act before the more infectious strain gets away from he

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Design Week

AUGUST 6, 2021

According to the US’ Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , approximately 4.2 million Americans have a visual impairment. Vision disabilities are expected to rise around the world in part because of population growth and ageing, according to WHO. When New York-based design studio Applied Design rebranded the Braille Institute of America (BIA), its design team struggled to find a typeface that was both “extremely legible” and stylistically appropriate for the organis

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

Pladis, the biscuit and snacks giant, has teamed up with some Nisa stores in a trial to help maximise their biscuit sales. The Better Biscuits initiative has been running across eight Nisa stores for eight weeks throughout July and August. Claire Parker, Nisa’s marketing manager for category growth wholesale, said: “Biscuits is an important category.

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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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Design Boom

AUGUST 11, 2021

the overall exterior wall is made up of several large transparent glasses, giving the impression that the roof is floating in the air. The post UFO-shaped roof tops glazed ‘alienware pop-up store’ in hangzhou, china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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VMS

AUGUST 4, 2021

CVS (Woonsocket, R.I.) is raising its minimum enterprise hourly wage to $15 per hour beginning July 2022, according to a company press release. Incremental increases for the company’s competitive hourly rates will begin this month. According to the company, 65 percent of its employees already earn more than $15 per hour. CVS Health Chief People Officer Laurie Havanec says, “With millions of visits per day to our nearly 10,000 locations across the country, our retail business plays an important r

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Dezeen

AUGUST 8, 2021

Fashion brand COS added an installation of mirrored plinths and display stands draped in layers of transparent mesh to enhance and contrast the interiors of the historic Palazzo Menz in Bolzano, Italy. COS 's in-house design team inserted the site-specific installation to showcase the brand's latest collection in the opulent ballroom of the palazzo, which was built in 1670.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2021

Mail and logistics firm Australia Post delivered record revenue in FY21 driven by increase e-commerce growth in the retail sector, hitting $8.27 billion. The group’s profit before tax spiked 87.7 per cent to $100.7 million after a disappointing result in FY20, while AP Global, Australia Post’s cross-border e-commerce business, saw revenue increase 90.6 per cent to $429 million.

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