Creative Displays Now

JULY 24, 2023

The world of visual marketing is always changing. Still, one thing remains constant — signage drives foot traffic, encourages impulse purchases and increases brand awareness. The fast-paced world of digital signage has much to offer in a retail environment. However, there is still a significant need for traditional in-store signage. In some cases, traditional signage may be more important than digital, and it’s vital that your business knows which is which.

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Design Boom

JULY 11, 2023

the renovated boutique reveals a blue backdrop at street level that starts 'blooming' and spreading upward -- morphing into an enchanting floral palette. The post damien hirst enlivens tiffany & co. ginza flagship by kengo kuma with ‘blossoming’ facade art appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen

JULY 26, 2023

Raw finishes and brutalist interventions feature in footwear brand Veja 's first dedicated shop in Madrid , complete with an in-house shoe repair workshop and interiors designed by local firm Plantea Estudio. The retail space is housed in a building in the centre of Madrid, which has functioned as a shop, a restaurant and a bank office since its construction around the turn of the 20th century.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2023

In recent years, cryptocurrencies have emerged as a transformative force in the world of finance. These digital currencies – such as Bitcoin and Ether – are decentralised and offer secure, efficient, and borderless transactions. As their popularity continues to surge, it is crucial for retailers to consider embracing crypto acceptance as a payment option.

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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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Retail Focus

JULY 5, 2023

Discover the healing power of the Japanese forests at Tatcha’s Forest Awakening Pop-Up, developed in harmony with exclusive retail partner Space NK to celebrate the launch of Tatcha’s NEW Forest Awakening Body Collection. Bringing the benefits of healing hinoki to London Step into the Tatcha Forest Awakening Pop-Up, developed in harmony with Space NK.

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Retail Times

JULY 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The WilderKitchen – trailblazers of Hot Honey in the UK are set to bring the sweet heat of WilderBee Hot Honey to the shelves of Harrods, London’s leading luxury department store, this July. Born from humble beginnings on a London street food truck, the cult condiment is now ready to take on the elite palates […] If you want more inform

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Design Boom

JULY 24, 2023

Have you ever been in a marble quarry? In Mykonos, the Greek heritage brand Nikos Athina, house of the Sculpture, has designed its flagship store with classical art in mind, creating a quarry-like boutique made of sculpted blocks of Dionysus marble – the same kind used to build the Parthenon. The post saint of athens devises boutique store in mykonos as a white marble quarry appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JULY 20, 2023

The 2023 North America International Championships (NAIC) for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) were a pivotal moment in the competitive scene. This high-stakes event, which unfolded in Columbus, Ohio, attracted top TCG, VG, GO, and Unite players from across the globe, all vying for the championship title. This climactic championship marked the finale of the year’s North American international circuit, setting the stage for the subsequent 2023 Pokémon World Championships in Yokohama, Jap

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Inside Retail

JULY 2, 2023

Uniqlo Australia says an internal audit has uncovered underpayments of staff stretching back seven years with the fashion retailer now contacting impacted workers to organise redress. An email from the brand to a former employee, shared with Inside Retail , shows Uniqlo identified “a number of errors” in the calculation of wages and superannuation payments between July 1, 2015 and June 30 last year.

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Retail Focus

JULY 5, 2023

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Gramicci, the outdoor and lifestyle clothing brand that specialises in hard-wearing apparel, has opened in Covent Garden, marking its global debut retail space. The 1,400 sq ft store, located at 3 Earlham Street, showcases the brand’s range of functional men’s, women’s and kidswear clothing, as well as its range of exclusive brand collaborations.

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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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Retail Times

JULY 5, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The world’s most famous Grand Slam tennis tournament steeped in history and prestige kicked off yesterday, and Wimbledon will be beamed to tennis fans around the world. In celebration of this significant event, Polo Ralph Lauren eyewear – part of EssilorLuxottica brands portfolio – unveils the new Polo Ralph Lauren X Wimbledon collection of s

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Design Wanted

JULY 27, 2023

From Fika by AllSfär to Fuji by Woven Image, Fost Large by De Vorm, Parthos by Narbutas and Art Prints by Abstracta and Wall of Art […] The post Acoustic products – 5 sustainable designs ideal for your workspace appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Boom

JULY 26, 2023

a central piece of furniture takes the spotlight with its bright, rounded, and imposing presence within the soft green interior. The post high-tech elements and ‘texturized minimalism’ shape all-green optical boutique in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Creative Displays Now

JULY 18, 2023

Selling a product or products requires creating a cohesive marketing strategy. Some of the most crucial parts of this strategy include visual merchandising and crafting a compelling brand experience as part of your overall marketing technique. How you choose to advertise your product reflects your brand’s values and identity. This is where visual storytelling comes in.

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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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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

Australian app Gander has launched with the aim of combating food wastage among retailers – and saving money for grocery shoppers. Gander, describing itself as an Australian first, connects shoppers with reduced-price foods nearing their expiration dates, offering discounts and reducing food waste in supermarkets and grocery stores. Gander has teamed with Spano’s IGA and County Grocers to offer this sustainable solution in stores in Queensland and Victoria, making the chains the country

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Retail Focus

JULY 31, 2023

Grosvenor has announced that Swarovski, the luxury crystal jewellery brand, has opened at Liverpool ONE , in a move that marks the return of a standalone Swarovski store to the city. The 2,000 sq ft space on Peter’s Lane follows the globally renowned brand’s new ‘WonderLUX’ store concept, showcasing an immersive luxury retail experience. Decorated with a blend of metallic finishes, fluted glass, chrome and silk accents throughout, the new Swarovski store is a tribute to the light-filled beauty o

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Retail Times

JULY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Summer, Boots’ suncare brand Soltan will be partnering with Warner Bros and its upcoming film Barbie, to encourage families to stay sun-safe this summer. For nearly 64 years, Barbie has been synonymous with sun, scenery and convertibles – and she can often be seen with her sun cream to hand, making Barbie the perfect […] If you want more

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Design Wanted

JULY 27, 2023

Recently, we participated as jury members in the ‘Design for a Better Future’ contest organized by Quantumleap, with the aim of evaluating the best submitted projects. […] The post Casa Roja aims at supporting women living in rural areas around the world appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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 Boom

JULY 31, 2023

transparent vinyl curtains envelop the facade, inviting shoppers to step inside a space reminiscent of a small auto repair shop or car wash. The post street fashion brand invites shoppers into a vibrant car wash-inspired pop-up in korea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Mindful Design

JULY 12, 2023

If you want to offer your customers an excellent dining experience, carefully consider your chair options. Chairs are essential for your customers’ comfort: Even the best food cannot compensate for an uncomfortable seating situation. In addition, the mere number of chairs you need in your restaurant makes them have a profound impact on the style, […] The post New Chair Designs to Elevate Today’s Restaurant Interiors appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2023

Department store Kmart Australia is set to close its Port Adelaide store in the coming months, resulting in 100 job losses. The closure decision followed what the retailer described as “a regular review” of its store network and the company believes there are other stores close enough to support all of its Adelaide customers. A Kmart spokesperson told Inside Retail that affected employees would be redirected to opportunities within the “wider Wesfarmers business” when the store close

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Dezeen

JULY 24, 2023

Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed a shop for fashion and lifestyle brand Holzweiler in Chengdu , China, informed by its Norwegian heritage. Located in Taikoo Li mall in central Chengdu, the 130-square-metre store is Norwegian brand Holzweiler 's first outpost outside of Scandinavia. The exterior of the store is covered with LED screen "The store features recurring themes of currents, reflections and contrasts inspired by landscapes and coastal movements, a bespoke concept of the forces

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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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Compliantia

JULY 4, 2023

Making the most of sales and promo periods can earn your store a ton of revenue. In fact, for brick and mortar retailers, promotions generally account for anywhere from 10% to 45% of total revenue. Understanding how to manage seasonal sales and promotions is key to running a successful store. But it also requires having an excellent understanding of your historical sales data, current trends, and your inventory or you risk over or understocking—and therefore missing out on revenue instead.

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Design Wanted

JULY 24, 2023

As is often the case, great companies are created when their founders provide a response to a previously unmet need. And Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. – […] The post A talk with Denys Lapointe, the visionary Chief Design Officer of BRP appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Boom

JULY 14, 2023

vertical slabs of different heights spread throughout the concept store, creating a playfully arbitrary layout. The post curiosity sculpts a blue labyrinth of onyx slabs within m-i-d’s concept store in kobe appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Mindful Design

JULY 5, 2023

One of the most enjoyable aspects of interior design is the way it continuously pushes the boundaries of innovation and creativity. This is an ever-evolving field that the most ingenious spirits can use as a wonderful playground for their ideas. As we look ahead, the future of commercial spaces is set to undergo remarkable transformations […] The post The Future of Commercial Interior Design – Exciting Trends to Follow appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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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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Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2023

As consumers, it’s likely that most of us have received a package after ordering a product online that gave a telltale clunk when picked up – the sound of a product moving in a box much too big for it, with void fill material valiantly trying to fight the effects of gravity (and sometimes failing). Making a good impression on customers today means delivering a package that protects products, is easily recycled, and is right-sized, matching exterior packaging to the size of the objects being ship

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Retail Times

JULY 17, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! World class makeup artist Hannah Martin introduces her collection of must-have makeup brushes in a collaboration with Ciaté London NOW in singles and bundles from her 24-Piece Pro Brush Collection! In 2022, Hannah Martin joined forces with trailblazers Ciaté London to bring you the covetable 24-Piece Pro Brush Collection.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JULY 10, 2023

Trade shows are the workhorses of a marketing campaign in that they are both utilitarian and eye-catching, effective, reliable, and entertaining. That’s why, according to the new 2020 Future Trends in Meetings & Events Report , the events industry is growing eight percent annually. That’s true for attendance, as well. A recent report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) found that the vast majority of business-to-business (B2B) exhibition attendees plan to maintain or incr

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Design Wanted

JULY 23, 2023

Why typography matters? Type design has a huge creative, aesthetic and communicative potential that oftentimes goes undetected by the most. Typefaces can shape and express cultural […] The post Type design in branding: find a brand’s voiceprint to make it truly unique appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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.

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