July, 2024

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The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker in the Heart of Paris

Retail Focus

This summer, as athletes prepared for the biggest competition of their lives, the prestigious Palais Brongniart was reborn as a haven to escape the chaos of the games. “The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker”, a brutalist-inspired safehouse, immersed visitors in the brand’s rebellious history, offering a journey through Oakley’s almost 50 years past, present, and the vision that shapes its future. “At Oakley, we don’t believe in predicting the future; we believe in creating it.

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Carl’s Jr’s Australian licensee collapses into administration

Inside Retail

Carl’s Jr’s Aussie master franchisee CJ’s Group has placed its 24 restaurants in administration and appointed KPMG Australia’s David Hardy, George Georges and Emily Seeckts as voluntary administrators. After an initial assessment, the administrators will continue to trade four of the restaurants owned and operated by CJ’s Group. The voluntary administration does not include a further 25 restaurants which the CJ’s Group has sub-franchised.

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LYCS architecture’s jiang nan zan store rises as a wave overlooking historic city of linhai

Design Boom

lycs architecture forms a white curved surface along with exposed wood structures creating a clear visual. The post LYCS architecture’s jiang nan zan store rises as a wave overlooking historic city of linhai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Remembering Sir Kenneth Grange – 1929-2024

Design Week

Although we are not currently publishing, we felt it necessary to delve into our archives and celebrate his life and work as reflected in Design Week over the years. Publisher David Coveney looks back at Grange’s genius for everyday design. Growing up in England, I fondly remember using many of Kenneth Grange’s designs.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Highlighting the role of design in shaping a sustainable future for all

Design Wanted

The fifteenth edition of Design Month Graz has recently concluded, with DesignWanted as a long-standing partner. Centered around the theme […] The post Highlighting the role of design in shaping a sustainable future for all appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Jakob Sprenger embellishes Aesop store with salvaged plaster medallions

Dezeen

Austrian architect Jakob Sprenger has installed 1920s plaster medallions above a large sculptural sink as the centre of skincare brand Aesop 's store in Paris. Located within a residential neighbourhood in the district of Ternes in Paris' 17th arrondissement, Sprenger designed the store to "create a feeling of simple domesticity". The space was designed around four 19th-century painted gypsum ceiling medallions that the team found during the initial stages of the project.

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7-Eleven trials next next-gen Pay & Go tech

Inside Retail

7-Eleven Australia has launched a 10-store trial of the next generation Pay & Go technology to test new ways to give customers a faster way to shop. The new tech uses computer vision to enable customers to pay for their purchases without scanning items. Customers simply tap their debit or credit card or use the app to pay. The system automatically adds up the items, processes payment, and sends the receipt to the customer.

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geometric skylights infuse jewelry store by aurora design with playful light patterns

Design Boom

kunming, known as the 'spring city,' inspires the interior design's lighting and decoration reflecting a sense of spring. The post geometric skylights infuse jewelry store by aurora design with playful light patterns appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A Decade of Redefining Experience Retail: 15 Apple Stores Designed by Foster + Partners in City Centers

Arch Daily

Explore Apple's innovative retail designs in urban centers worldwide with Foster + Partners. Discover iconic flagship stores redefining the shopping experience.

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Costa Coffee invests in 130 of its Global team members as Official Coffee Partner of the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Costa Coffee, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop*, is proud to announce significant investment in 130 Global team members, offering them the extraordinary opportunity to be involved in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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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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How the art of photography can make the difference in telling a design story

Design Wanted

How crucial is photography to the successful communication of a product? This question intrigued me, so I asked Lea Anouchinsky, […] The post How the art of photography can make the difference in telling a design story appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Axel Arigato opens flagship store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Axel Arigato, the global Swedish footwear brand, has opened its flagship store at 21-23 Earlham Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. Located in the heart of Seven Dials in an anchor unit opposite the iconic sundial pillar, the launch of the international lifestyle brand underscores Covent Garden’s status as the leading destination for flagship stores from innovative, world-class concepts.

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ACCC sues The Good Guys over dodgy promotions

Inside Retail

JB Hi-Fi’s subsidiary The Good Guys is facing legal action from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for alleged deceptive misrepresentations around its ‘StoreCash’ promotions. The ACCC said that The Good Guys ran 116 promotions between July 2019 and August last year, offering consumers a store credit or StoreCash if they spent a certain amount on qualifying products in its online or physical stores.

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consumers’ coffee bean pack preferences shape (beanroom)’s interactive display window

Design Boom

waterfrom design's (beanroom) coffee bean shop focuses on openness and sustainability. The post consumers’ coffee bean pack preferences shape (beanroom)’s interactive display window appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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SharpMinds’ Amir H. Greiss Promotes Human-Centered Designs in UAE

Design Middleeast

Amir H. Greiss, the Founder and CEO of SharpMinds, emphasises the importance of Human-Centered Designs in their approach. SharpMinds, as UAE’s newest bespoke engineering & architecture firm, prioritises creating solutions that directly cater to the needs and experiences of people. In recent years, architecture has shifted away from an emphasis on aesthetics and practicality and towards a more fundamental, human-centric approach.

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Gatestone Offices by Sensyst

Retail Design Blog

Sensyst designed and transformed a dated 90’s financial office into Gatestone & Co’s stunning 55,000 square-foot contact centre in Montreal,

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Reimagining gym experiences: LongevityTech health service innovation

Design Wanted

This summer we taught a 10-day design sprint workshop in Taipei City titled “Gym Experience Redesign for LongevityTech Health Services,” […] The post Reimagining gym experiences: LongevityTech health service innovation appeared first on DesignWanted.

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SpaceandPeople Bring Full End-to-End Retail Solutions to over 300 Prime Locations Across the UK and Europe

Retail Focus

SpaceandPeople , leaders in delivering high footfall spaces to retailers for nearly 25 years, has created a revolutionary new end-to-end service for brands and businesses who want a fully flexible physical mid mall retail solution. Rock Up and Pop Up has been specifically designed to allow any business – regardless of size or budget – to bring a tailored, in-person retail experience to shopping venues and travel hubs across the UK and Europe.

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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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Mosaic Brands confirms loss looms for fiscal FY24

Inside Retail

Mosaic Brands has confirmed it will report trading and statutory losses for the last fiscal year, with a pretax deficit in the range of $15 million to $20 million expected. The fashion retailer forecasts an operating EBITDA loss of between $5 million and $10 million. The company said it continues to anticipate a recovery in the first half of the current fiscal year as it works on resolving operational issues.

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angular geometries sculpt dynamic eyewear store’s interior by design i.o architects in india

Design Boom

cool-toned materials like concrete and steel paint harmonize with warm wood accents. The post angular geometries sculpt dynamic eyewear store’s interior by design i.o architects in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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D. Ratheesh Kumar, Executive Director of Al Shirawi Interiors: Journey to Success and Path Forward

Design Middleeast

We have a brand new video for our viewers. The #CreativeVoices is a video campaign that highlights industry leaders from design, architecture, landscape, developers, fit-out, suppliers, and retailers who are making a difference in the pitch. D. Ratheesh Kumar, Executive Director of Al Shirawi Interiors , discusses his extensive career journey, objectives and goals, what differentiates them in the competitive market, their core focus on sustainability, and future targets and aspirations.

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Luca Faloni Store by PlaC

Retail Design Blog

This store is part of a wider re-thinking of Luca Faloni’s boutiques worldwide. Alongside this store, the team worked on.

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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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Behind Booktopia’s demise and what it says about the future of indie bookstores

Inside Retail

The collapse of Australian online book retailer Booktopia has not come as a shock but rather a reminder that retailers, especially in publishing need to maintain a competitive edge. The compounding reasons that led to the voluntary administration have been cited as a slowdown in book sales, reduced discretionary spending and overspending on a distribution centre.

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Digital trends, AI, TikTok: Here’s what Aussie retailers can learn from Europe

Inside Retail

Last month, I attended eTail London, an e-commerce and omnichannel conference for European retailers. Hundreds of retailers descended on London for two days of insights and innovation ideas. Panellists discussed digital innovations ranging from leveraging new technologies and tailoring digital marketing solutions to optimising supply chains. The content was highly relevant for the Australian retail industry as it grapples with similar challenges.

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KFC unveils Christmas in July at world-first Colonel’s Lodge

Inside Retail

KFC is creating Christmas in July this year by opening its first Colonel’s Lodge. The fast food chain is offering three two-night stays in the festive-themed KFC lodge. With every purchase of $30 or more in the KFC app this month customers can enter the draw to win a trip for four people. The winners will enjoy an unlimited supply of KFC Christmas spreads and the services of a KFC lodge butler.

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Harrolds to relocate its Sydney and Melbourne stores

Inside Retail

Luxury fashion retailer Harrolds is planning to relocate its stores in Sydney and Melbourne as part of the company’s ongoing transformation. The Sydney store will be moved to Westfield’s new development on Market Street, joining a lineup of other luxury brands. Meanwhile, details of a new and immersive store experience in the Melbourne CBD will be announced in the coming months.

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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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Plastic Free July is a waste of time if the onus is only on consumers

Inside Retail

Every year, the Plastic Free July campaign asks us to refuse single-use plastic. The idea is that making a small change in our daily lives will collectively make a big difference. And hopefully, better behaviour will stick and become a habit. The intent is good, but consumers shouldn’t have to bear full responsibility for plastic pollution. Individual sacrifices – particularly temporary ones – won’t make a significant difference.

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Universal Store Holdings forecasts annual sales to rise 9.7 per cent

Inside Retail

Universal Store Holdings expects higher sales for the fiscal year ending June 30, thanks to improved performance in the majority of its segments. The fashion retailer – which sells more than 100 ‘trend-led’ apparel, footwear and accessories brands including Champion, Perfect Stranger, Tommy Jeans, Thrills, and Wrangler – forecasts annual group sales to rise 9.7 per cent from last year to $288.5 million.

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Booktopia administrators call creditors’ meeting

Inside Retail

Booktopia’s administrators have called for a meeting with creditors on July 15. However, creditors will not be allowed to attend in person and can only access the meeting through teleconference and webinar. A creditor must not vote in respect of an unliquidated debt, a contingent debt, an unliquidated or a contingent claim, or a debt the value of which is not established unless a just estimate of it has been made.

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E-commerce experts talk empowering staff through AI exploration and innovation

Inside Retail

Innovative, tech-driven e-commerce strategies can help optimise retail business models, and businesses that engage staff in this pursuit are best placed to improve theenhanced customer experience and simultaneously encourage talent retention. This was the topic of a panel discussion at the Online Retailer conference in Sydney last week , where five retailers talked about the misplaced fear around artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce and how it can be used to create effective content.

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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.