Retail Times

AUGUST 14, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Source: StockCake As the world continues to embrace digital currencies, XRP is emerging as a preferred payment method for a growing number of consumers. This trend is not just a fleeting interest in the cryptocurrency market but is rooted in significant shifts in consumer behavior.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2024

Mosaic Brands ‘ shares and convertible notes will be placed in compulsory trading suspension starting on Monday due to the non-lodgement of its annual financial report. Mosaic expects to lodge its financial report, along with its market update, no later than September 30. Earlier this month, it stated that it would release its FY24 results on August 28.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 29, 2024

the geometries of the watch are spatially translated by transforming stone into a delicate and airy medium with elegant contours. The post partisans sculpts parametric limestone facade with sinuous arches at toronto rolex boutique appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 24, 2024

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Barbour, the British luxury lifestyle brand, has opened at 37 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. The historic retailer’s store is centred around its fresh design concept of New Heritage, which celebrates its dual identity as both historic in legacy and contemporary in design. The entrance of the iconic British retailer emphasises Shaftesbury Capital’s ongoing success in attracting the latest concepts from internationally established b

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 27, 2024

When two giants of Italian design and engineering come together, the result is nothing short of extraordinary, and this is […] The post Pininfarina and De Rosa unite for the lightest bike yet appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Middleeast

AUGUST 27, 2024

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of its new six-part MICE podcast series, “Crafting the MICE Experience: Behind the Scenes at Miral”, in collaboration with the Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT). Set to debut on September 5, the series offers exclusive insight into Miral’s vision, strategies, and groundbreaking initiatives that position Yas Island as a global destination for business events.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2024

Scentre Group’s fund from operations stood at $568.2 million in the first six months, up 2.1 per cent from the year-ago period. The Westfield shopping centre owner and operator’s net operating income grew 3.5 per cent to $1.01 billion while the group’s portfolio was valued at $34.3 billion. The group operates 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand, which hosted 320 million customer visits, an increase of 1.9 per cent.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 17, 2024

the design abstracts familiar scenes from a living room and reassembles them into a clothing store. The post elliptical elements bring living room warmth to xframe studio’s OSC boutique in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 28, 2024

Shoplight has launched its first 3D-printed pendant lighting solution, Origin23, a brilliant sustainable alternative to imported lighting pendants. The range focuses on natural, repurposed, low CO2 and non-hazardous materials. Manufactured to order, and 3D printed in one piece with zero material waste 3D printed in the UK offering a reduction in shipping times and transport related carbon emissions Supports circular economy principles, transforming by-products and waste into a creative resourc

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 8, 2024

One of the region’s largest design festivals is set to take place in the Krulli Quarter (Kopli 70a), a revitalized […] The post Prioritizing urban spaces that focus on human needs and experiences appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Middleeast

AUGUST 18, 2024

Ira and Olya Sundukovy, the founders and design directors of S+S Studio, discuss trends in restaurant design and insights and practices from their latest projects. Sundukovy Sisters (S+S) Studio is a renowned interior design studio known for its vibrant, artistic, and innovative designs in restaurants and hotels worldwide. Boasting 20 years of experience and a portfolio featuring over 200 projects across multiple countries, the studio has garnered over 16 awards for excellence in hospitality des

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Retail Times

AUGUST 16, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Storyblok, the modern content management system (CMS) for all teams, has released a survey of 200 businesses and 200 consumers which illustrates how quickly AI has impacted consumer behaviour online. Nearly one in five consumers now use AI tools as their primary source of information when deciding whether to purchase a product. 15% of consumers […

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Footwear retailer Accent Group ‘s net profit plunged amid higher sales in the last fiscal year. The company saw net profit dip 32.9 per cent to $59.5 million despite sales increasing 2.7 per cent to $1.61 billion. However, like-for-like retail sales fell to 1.7 per cent. Accent Group ended the fiscal year with 895 stores including websites after opening 93 new stores and closing 19, where the company could not achieve return on investment.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 15, 2024

inspired by the stellar minimalism of stanley kubrick's 2001: a space odyssey, the boutique blends bridal elegance with brutal extraterrestrial landscapes. The post balbek bureau evokes extraterrestrial landscapes at milla nova’s bridal store in warsaw appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 24, 2024

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced leading menswear brand, Moss, has opened at Caledonia Park , Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. This marks a Scottish outlet debut at the destination, with Moss opening a new generation store featuring a brand new look and feel, following its rebrand in 2022. Moss, which recently dropped ‘Bros’ from its branding, has opened a 2,984 sq ft unit at Caledonia Park, bringing its full ready-to-wear collection of tailoring a

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 26, 2024

Designed by Wigiwama, the Moon Chair features a modular design that offers a unique and flexible experience. Children can not […] The post A cozy, modular soft chair for children, featuring an innovative and playful design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 27, 2024

Spanish fashion house Loewe paid homage to its own craft history in this Seoul store, which features artwork including a multi-level bamboo sculpture and a basket woven entirely from horse hair. The store is located in Seoul's Gangnam district and is the first Casa Loewe branch in South Korea. Loewe has opened a new shop in Seoul's Gangnam district A gleaming monolithic facade characterises the exterior, covered in handmade ceramic tiles in a verdant shade of green.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UK household favourite, Terry’s, renowned for its Terry’s Chocolate Orange, has launched its latest creation – Terry’s Chocolate Milk Ball. The launch is a step change for the brand, expanding its range beyond flavoured products and tapping into the 40% of the category that is plain chocolate.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2024

Wesfarmers booked higher net income and revenue in the last fiscal year, with its discount department store chain Kmart contributing the most growth among its retail businesses. The company’s net income grew 3.7 per cent to $2.56 billion, while revenue rose 1.5 per cent to $44.19 billion. Kmart Group ‘s revenue grew 4.4 per cent to $11.11 billion, while Bunnings Group’s revenue rose 2.3 per cent to $18.97 billion. “Kmart Group’s performance was a standout, deliverin

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Design Boom

AUGUST 20, 2024

the original two-story building, now hosting the leica store & gallery, features a steel and glass storefront, along with a brick-screen volume above. The post brick-screen facade highlights leica store & gallery in revitalized 1950s NYC meat market appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 21, 2024

New data shows 30-day free trials are the most effective method of paid customer conversions – almost four times (273%) more likely to convert a customer than 14-day free trials. Findings also show free trials are 28 times more effective than free products. However, despite its effectiveness, and at no cost to the business, nearly 3 in 4 ecommerce sellers didn’t use the approach in 2023.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the world of design, the relationship between designers and the companies they collaborate with is pivotal. Robert Bronwasser, the […] The post Robert Bronwasser on bridging creativity through designer-company collaboration appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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

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Design Middleeast

AUGUST 9, 2024

Manish Gulati, Principal Architect at MOFA Studio reveals how the National Institute of Water Sports in Panjim, India merges wave-like architecture with digital fabrication, balancing aesthetics and functionality while promoting community and sustainability. By Roma Arora Can you elaborate on the inspiration behind the design of the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Panjim?

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Retail Times

AUGUST 22, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Marmite and the Elton John AIDS Foundation have joined forces once again to create a new limited edition jar, marking the second year of a three-year $1 million partnership. This time, the spectacular jar artwork is inspired by what Elton John describes as one of his favourite shows at the Dodger Stadium in 1975.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2024

Guzman Y Guzman delivered revenue of $342.2 million in the last fiscal year, up 32.1 per cent, thanks to opening new restaurants. However, the fast-food operator’s statutory net loss widened to $13.7 million. This is the first time the Mexican fast food chain published financial results since its initial public offering on June 20. During the fiscal year, the company saw network sales of $959.7 million, an increase of 26.4 per cent.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 8, 2024

isern serra curates the interiors with warm clay finishes, curved shelves and seating, and recycled materials. The post inside thinking mu rosello: a terracotta oasis for barcelona by designer isern serra appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

Hammerson has announced that PURESEOUL, the UK’s premier K-Beauty store, is to open at Bullring & Grand Central, marking the brand’s Midlands debut and only its second store outside London. Set to launch in September, this significant signing underscores Hammerson’s strategy to broaden the use and purpose of its destinations through innovative brands, market first concepts and cultural partnerships.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 10, 2024

Interior studio Atelier Tao+C has completed a light-filled bookshop with a timber roof at a ski report in northern China for local retailer Naïve. Located in the ski resort of Aranya Chongli in northern China , the bookshop was built within an existing concrete frame. A circular opening on the pitched roof allows natural light in A grid of steel and timber frameworks were inserted in between the concrete columns of the original building, while the partition walls of the 420-square-metre space we

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AUGUST 22, 2024

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Retail Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

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