Retail Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Retail environments are becoming increasingly engaged as retailers recognize the importance of creating a one-of-a-kind, memorable customer experience. With the rise of e-commerce, retailers must find new ways to attract customers to physical stores and give more meaning to their visit; one way to do this is by creating a more engaging and immersive experience.

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Design Boom

MAY 19, 2023

OMA revives the historic tiffany & co. flagship on new york’s fifth avenue with a glass addition in ‘tiffany blue.’ The post OMA tops tiffany & co. new york flagship with a glass ‘blue box’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2023

Australian shoppers are expected to spend $9.3 billion during this year’s end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales period, according to data from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan. Although fewer Australians are expected to shop overall, about 51 per cent will do so online while the average spend per person will be up $200 from last year to $1616.

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Design Wanted

MAY 29, 2023

“Many factors go into creating something timeless and recognizable: good marketing, a savvy business strategy, a unique design, and a bit of luck,” says Nicholas Baker […] The post Nicholas Baker designs instant icon with Damiano Latini using virtual reality appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Dezeen

MAY 26, 2023

Local studio EBBA Architects has designed a store for eyewear brand Cubitts that preserves and draws on the original 1930s interior of the traditional F Cooke restaurant on London's Broadway Market. The restaurant, which sold cockney dishes such as jellied eel and pie and mash, had been located on the east London street since 1900 but was given a modernist update in the 1930s.

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Retail Times

MAY 22, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waitrose will become the first UK supermarket to sell a refill pouch for olive oil, when it starts stocking Citizens of Soil’s; award winning, single estate extra virgin olive oil. 500ml bottle and refill pouch will be available in 155 Waitrose shops across the UK Citizens of Soil was founded in 2020 with the aim […] If you want more information Re

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Design Boom

MAY 16, 2023

the facility creates a curious new monument for both the city and brand. The post giant set of chairs and table shelters nikken sekkie’s mixed-use ‘sweets bank’ in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

It’s challenging for bricks-and-mortar retailers to stand out from the crowd. The key to driving customers in-store (and getting them to keep coming back) is differentiation. Using a differentiation strategy allows retailers to create a unique in-store shopping experience – that can’t be replicated online, and will set you apart from the competition.

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All Work

MAY 5, 2023

Incorporating biophilic design principles into workplace environments can have far-reaching benefits, both for individuals and for the planet. As designers recognize the symbiosis between sustainability and human well-being, they can create spaces that accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of different individuals. Providing a range of spatial, thermal, formal, and acoustical environments that prioritize health and well-being can make a workplace more attractive, making it commute-worth

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Dezeen

MAY 27, 2023

The opening scene from a Wes Anderson film provided a starting point for the interior of this bottle shop in Los Angeles, by locally based Studio Paul Chan. The first LA location for Boisson combines elements of mid-century Hollywood design and art deco in a 1,160-square-foot (108-square-metre) space to showcase a selection of non-alcoholic beverages.

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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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Design Wanted

MAY 31, 2023

Recently, I’ve become passionate about the concept of Design for Longevity (D4L). D4L goes beyond discussing only design for financial planning or retirement. In fact, D4L […] The post Design for simulation: how to project your future self? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

MAY 18, 2023

Shopping centres are so much more than a place to purchase a new outfit or a loved one’s birthday gift. In recent years, they’ve become an exciting social hub that serves in strengthening communities and shaping urban areas. Online shopping continues to grow even post-pandemic, meaning it’s never been more important that these complexes continue to differentiate themselves from online retailers, cementing their place in society.

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Design Boom

MAY 31, 2023

LOEWE ReCraft in osaka is the fashion label’s first store to specialize in repairing and maintaining its leather items with the help of local craftsmen. The post in osaka, LOEWE recrafts used and worn-out leather goods to make them new again appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2023

There was huge momentum behind the ‘shop local’ movement over the last few years, as consumers were restricted to certain locations during Covid-19 lock-downs, and felt connected to the success and survival of local businesses. This was partly measured by 2021 research from Shopper , with 62 percent of customers making an effort to support local businesses, and one in three Australians feeling closer to their local community during this period.

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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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Retail Times

MAY 18, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! John Lewis and The Floor Room have announced an exclusive partnership, to create an exciting new fitted flooring offer across the retailer’s department stores and online. Under the agreement, the flooring specialist will take over responsibility for all of John Lewis’ fitted flooring, from customer consultation to installation.

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Mindful Design

MAY 29, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, promising to simplify work processes and enhance creativity. In the realm of commercial interior design, AI has emerged as a tool for generating ideas and visuals, providing designers with a fresh perspective. But how far into the design process can AI take the creators on new interior spaces?

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Design Wanted

MAY 11, 2023

Superstars. Tastemakers. Entrepreneurs. Today there are endless women in the industry who everyone needs to be aware of. They’re changing the architecture and design space with […] The post 10 women architects and designers you need to know appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2023

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Odd Muse, the independent ‘investment fashion’ label, has returned to The Yards , Covent Garden for its second pop-up, following its highly successful debut bricks-and-mortar experience at the destination last month. Located at 4 Slingsby Place and running until mid-July, Odd Muse’s 3,000 sq ft space showcases several of the brand’s womenswear lines such as the sleeveless styles

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Design Boom

MAY 10, 2023

the light can be positioned alone or choreographed as movable engaging, decorative constellations. The post iguzzini’s adaptable libera lighting system defines interior spaces via app appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2023

Canada Goose is set to make a foray into Australia under a brand management agreement reached with Brand Collective. The brand will roll out retail stores this year in Melbourne and Sydney, and open an e-commerce platform, to be augmented by selected wholesale distribution. “Partnering with a world-class luxury brand like Canada Goose gives us a great sense of pride,” said Brand Collective CEO Eric Morris.

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Retail Times

MAY 24, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Waitrose has launched its new own-label coconut oil, which is both organic and Fairtrade, the first of its kind in the UK. This coconut oil has been produced by the Sonmic Organic and Natural Farmers’ Association (SONFA).

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Parcel Pending

MAY 23, 2023

Parcel Pending by Quadient smart lockers incorporated into OneRail’s Omnichannel ecosystem for added operational efficiency Paris, May 23, 2023 OneRail , a leading provider of solutions in last mile omnichannel fulfillment, and Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a major global parcel locker operator, today announced a partnership to provide smart lockers as part of an omnichannel solution for a fast and seamless delivery experience.

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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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Design Wanted

MAY 29, 2023

This year, from the 15th to the 17th of June, Barcelona will play host to Sónar+D 2023, the international congress that brings together leading minds from […] The post Sónar+D 2023: an exploration of art, science, and digital culture appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

MAY 23, 2023

Celebrating this year’s Chelsea in Bloom theme ‘Flowers on Film’, the LK Bennett Duke of York Square store has been transformed with installations reminiscent of the Audrey Hepburn classic ‘My Fair Lady’, in partnership with Royal Ascot. Bringing together the floral focuses of the film, the front window displays include “flower girl” Eliza Doolittle’s job working at the Covent Garden Flower Market, as well as her transformation to a Lady at Royal A

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Design Boom

MAY 23, 2023

the refreshment club draws on the allure of 60s and 70s americana public pools for this experiential store. The post apparel store in france invites shoppers into nostalgic gravity-defying pool appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

MAY 17, 2023

When it released its first-quarter results recently, Simon Property Group, the largest mall operator in the US and a global player with projects in the US, Europe and Asia, reiterated its bullishness on the future of the mall sector. Is the crowing justified or is it a smokescreen to disguise an industry in continuing decline? And what is the spillover into Asia ?

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Retail Times

MAY 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A leading award scheme that celebrates the achievements of young Asian people in Yorkshire is now open for entries. The Yorkshire Young Achiever Awards – known as “the YAYAs” – are in their fourth year and have grown into a key event in the Yorkshire and UK awards calendar.

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MAY 10, 2023

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action lawsuit brought by a consumer who claimed that The Kroger Company supermarkets falsely advertised its spreadable fruit product containing fruit-based sweeteners as “Just Fruit.” The plaintiff claimed that Kroger marketed its spreadable fruit product as “Just Fruit” in order to capitalize on consumer demand for minimally processed foods that avoid unhealthy added sugars.

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Design Wanted

MAY 31, 2023

Seamlessly exploring the intersection between home, wellness and technology – Benjamin Hubert’s London-based creative agency LAYER and Panasonic innovatively launch Balance of Being, a collection of […] The post Blending home, wellness and technology with Balance of Being appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

MAY 22, 2023

MAPIC, the international gathering of the retail, leisure, food, and tech real estate communities, launches this year’s event with the theme The Age of Responsible Growth: Committing to a better future. It will highlight how the industry can secure continued and sustainable growth, by implementing measures that reduce environmental impact—and prioritise people and the planet.

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