November, 2021

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life-size lattice 3D-printed elephant pops out of antistatics’ retail store façade in china

Design Boom

along with the outstanding structure, undulating white ribbons are wrapped around the openings, inviting passers-by to an inspiring experience. The post life-size lattice 3D-printed elephant pops out of antistatics’ retail store façade in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Grill’d marketing deemed “extremely inappropriate”

Inside Retail

A recent advertisement made by burger chain Grill’d has been slammed by the Ad Standards board for suggesting sexual violence to its audience, after it showcased a Ronald McDonald-like clown seemingly exposing himself to children in an alley. The clown is quickly shown to be showing the children a selection of plastic toys which are hanging from its trench coat, only to be apprehended by the Grill’d Burger mascot.

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Harrods unveils ‘Emerging Designers: China’ pop-up

Retail Focus

Following Harrods successful return to Shanghai Fashion Week with ‘The Harrods Hive’, a concept that focused on building stronger connections across the luxury industry in China, Harrods is proud to announce the unveiling of an inaugural pop-up focused on young Chinese design. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the development of emerging Chinese luxury talent, Harrods will host its inaugural collection by Chenpeng , the winner of this year’s YU PRIZE on the 1 st floor of its Knight

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Dyson opens virtual reality store for customers to test out products at home

Design Week

Dyson has unveiled an “advanced virtual reality technology” which will allow its customers to test out products in a hands-on way in their own homes. Called Dyson Demo VR, the technology is described as a “virtual online environment” It seeks to help customers understand products better without being instore. Dyson says it is the “first virtual store” of its kind.

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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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Reflections and shadows define Los Angeles Apple Store by Foster + Partners

Dezeen

Architecture studio Foster + Partners has designed an Apple Store in Los Angeles as "a dynamic hall of illusions" amplified by a mirrored ceiling that reflects rows of indoor trees. The single-level store, which replaces an existing structure, is located at The Grove , one of the city's prominent shopping centres adjacent to affluent neighbourhoods Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.

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Sugary snacks for babies should not be labelled ‘healthy’, says pressure group

Talking Retail

Some snacks for babies and toddlers that are marketed as ‘healthy’ contain too much sugar, according to a health watchdog’s survey. Action on Sugar – which is based in Queen Mary College at the University of London – says that some snacks contain two teaspoons of sugar per serving. In some cases the snacks are. This story continues at Sugary snacks for babies should not be labelled ‘healthy’, says pressure group.

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Black Friday sales grew 34 per cent in 2021: Shopify

Inside Retail

Black Friday was a successful endeavour for many Australian businesses, according to data from Shopify which found that, over the course of last Friday, local sales grew 34 per cent on the firm’s records from last year. “Each year, Black Friday represents one of the largest single-day sales moments for entrepreneurs around the world, and this year it was bigger than ever,” said Shopify president Harley Finkenstein.

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Harrods opens first beauty emporium in Scotland

Retail Focus

Harrods has launched its first stand-alone H beauty destination in Scotland, in the heart of Edinburgh. Following two successful H Beauty store openings across England, the latest H beauty, will be located at St James Quarter, in the heart of Edinburgh’s shopping district. The store is an experiential playground where both beauty novices and experts can discover the industry’s most innovative brands in addition to finding their long-standing favourites. © Sandy Young Photography Sandy Young/scot

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Design inspiration: our favourite projects from October

Design Week

WWF Arctic film, by Nomint. London-based animation studio Nomint has created a stop-motion video for the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Arctic programme, as it launches a new campaign about the polar ice caps. It tells the story of a young polar bear, trying to survive in an Arctic environment that is melting. In an attempt to put a new spin on the familiar plight of the polar bear, Nomint has used actual melting ice in the video (creating 500 unique bear ice-sculptures in the process)

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monolithic mirror rotates to transform fathom’s siki hair salon in japan little by little each day

Design Boom

the concrete skeleton of the building frame has been left exposed to highlight the mirror's presence. The post monolithic mirror rotates to transform fathom’s siki hair salon in japan little by little each day appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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aerospace materials + reflective surfaces complete HAYDON retail space in hangzhou, china

Design Boom

the design integrates elements like scattered light strips, curved walls, and a large staircase to narrate a story of exploring the unknown. The post aerospace materials + reflective surfaces complete HAYDON retail space in hangzhou, china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Harvey Nichols unveils 2021 Festive Windows

Retail Focus

Harvey Nichols has today unveiled the most anticipated window scheme of the year – Christmas. After declaring a collective ‘bah, humbug’ to Christmas last year, the 2021 campaign offers a different sentiment that’s designed to spread joy and happiness with bright colours and beaming lights. Transforming the facade for the festive season, this year the iconic Harvey Nichols windows feature modern stained glass panels, flooded with light to reflect a glorious pattern of Christmas-coloured hues ins

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ARCHIEE’s white minimalist coffee store fuses japanese, chinese, and parisian cultures

Design Boom

the parisian studio realized a coffee store on a courtyard of the new chengdu shopping center, china, offering a design that outstands by its simplicity and fluidity. The post ARCHIEE’s white minimalist coffee store fuses japanese, chinese, and parisian cultures appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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AFC leading scheme to create ‘clothing circularity’ in Australia

Inside Retail

The Australian Fashion Council will lead the nation’s first National Product Stewardship Scheme for clothing textiles, aimed at improving the design, recovery, reuse and recycling of textiles. Launching in November 2021 and ending in March 2023, the scheme will provide a roadmap to hit ‘clothing circularity’ in Australia by 2030, in line with the National Waste Policy Action Plan targets, and is powered by a $1 million grant from the Federal Government.

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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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LVMH ups support for Sephora Australia as losses mount

Inside Retail

Beauty firm Sephora struggled through another difficult year and may have difficulties trading as a going concern, according to a report in AFR. The report, which cites Sephora Australia’s accounts filed with ASIC this week, states the makeup retailer’s losses hit $7.87 million in the year to December 2020 – signaling a need for further funding from global parent, LVMH.

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EE launch new experiential concept store at One Braham

Retail Focus

EE has unveiled its new concept store designed to give customers a more immersive experience combined with expert knowledge. The One Braham store will also act as a hub for local communities, as part of EE’s commitment to deliver the most personal and local service on the high street. Located within BT’s new London headquarters, One Braham, the store showcases the best in converged technology with expert face-to-face advice and demonstrations.

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Beaverbrooks doubles in size at centre:mk

Retail Focus

Beaverbrooks, the family-owned jewellery retailer, has opened a brand-new boutique at centre:mk Milton Keynes, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK. Upsizing into a new unit, Beaverbrooks has launched in a 2,744 sq ft store on Crown Walk, more than doubling its presence at centre:mk and adding a new luxury boutique from premium watchmaker, TAG Heuer.

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linear floating elements and reflective surfaces form this retail store in south korea

Design Boom

the design team added silver touches to the overall interior to provide versatile light effects through reflection and refraction. The post linear floating elements and reflective surfaces form this retail store in south korea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Why it’s a good idea to offer payment plans to your business customers

Inside Retail

Payment flexibility has been commonplace in B2C transactions for many years, and now, emerging payment technology is making this possible for B2B trade. Whether you’re looking to get paid faster, address current debtors or provide a better customer experience, implementing an integrated payment solution that delivers more ways for customers to pay their invoices, is a great solution for any business.

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Officeworks, Ikea, Kmart join campaign to bring retail emission to net-zero

Inside Retail

Led by the Australian Retailers Association and the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia, a number of retailers have joined a UN-backed campaign in a ‘Race to Zero’. Ikea Australia, Kmart Group and Officeworks have each pledged to support the campaign, drive climate action in their own businesses, and encourage other retailers to set public net-zero emission goals.

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Why Australia’s ‘great resignation’ is a myth: The Conversation

Inside Retail

In the wake of a jump in the proportion of workers quitting jobs in the United States – dubbed the “Great Resignation” – Australia’s media has been warning of a surge in resignations here. “ Here comes the Great Resignation ,” reads one headline; “ Millions of Aussies predicted to leave jobs ” reads another. In fact: there is no evidence of such a phenomenon here if there was, it would be no bad thing Australia’s resignation rate has fallen to an all-time low.

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Retail media – the future of personalisation in a privacy-conscious world

Inside Retail

If your brand isn’t rethinking data consent and tracking, now is the time to act. We know that privacy laws in Australia are under the microscope and expected to continue tightening in 2022 (and beyond). It makes sense: the last major overhaul of how consumer data is dealt with in Australian law happened way back in 1988. Now, regulators and lawmakers are reviewing the definition of ‘personal information’ (right down to primary online identifiers such as geolocation), with a ra

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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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ARA: Aussies tipped to spend $5.4 billion over Cyber weekend

Inside Retail

Australians are tipped to spend $5.4 billion in stores and online over the upcoming Cyber weekend period, according to the ARA and Roy Morgan. According to ARA boss Paul Zahra, the shopping event, which originated in the United States, has been embraced by Australians and has made November the biggest shopping month of the year. “For the past two years, November has beaten December as the biggest month for Australian retail sales throughout the year,” Zahra said.

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Ikea launching online marketplace for second-hand goods

Inside Retail

Ikea is launching an online marketplace designed to help its customers buy and sell used furniture, the business confirmed to The Australian. As soon as next year, Ikea will allow online customers to browse and ‘reserve’ used items, which they can then go to a store to collect, through a new ‘As-is’ marketplace. According to Ikea Australia’s sustainability manager Mellisa Hamilton, the business wants its products to be reused, repaired, reassembled and recycled – and to create a more cost-effect

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Bunnings’ Beaumont Tiles buy up complete

Inside Retail

Homewares giant Bunnings has finalised its buy up of Beaumont Tiles – a deal which brings the 61-year-old business under its leadership and gives Bunnings access to Beaumont Tiles’ trade expertise. Beaumont Tiles’ chief executive Danny Casey said the business, which will continue to run independently under the deal, is excited to work under Bunnings’ leadership.

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Customer loyalty is changing, are you?

Inside Retail

Customer loyalty has changed a lot in the last two years. During the economic and social crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic, consumers went from valuing long-standing relationships with their favourite brands to focusing on price and availability above all else. According to data from McKinsey, 76 per cent of consumers changed stores, brands or the channel through which they purchased products during 2020 – a figure that shows in stark relief what a massive change the pandemic brought upon the reta

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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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Harvey Norman profit tumbles 35 per cent from pandemic high

Inside Retail

Harvey Norman has been hit by falling sales and depreciating exchange rates, with global sales falling 8.8 per cent during the period between July and November, and unaudited gross profit falling 35.5 per cent between July and October, compared to the same periods of last year. According to the department store business, exchange rates across Europe, Singapore and Malaysia hurt the business’ aggregated sales, and were only partially offset by growth in the New Zealand dollar and the UK pound.

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A new twist on privacy: planning for a post-cookie world

Inside Retail

There are implications for the advertising industry as it navigates new data privacy and compliance rules: Reliance on third-party cookies has been estimated to lead to a 36-per-cent decrease in measured and reported ROAS. There will be a shift towards probabilistic reach and more people-based measurement. An IRI study found “virtually no difference” in sales lift results when food and non-food brands captured 25 per cent or 50 per cent fewer iOS mobile IDs.

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How China’s retail revolution could change the way the world shops

Inside Retail

China’s dominance in manufacturing has made it the factory of the world. The subsequent economic growth enriched an ever-expanding middle class, and the country’s retail industry has quickly adapted to supply a growing appetite for consumption. Some of these developments in the way people spend their money, powered by the latest technology, will soon be appearing on a device near you.

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Off White, Louis Vuitton artistic designer Virgil Abloh passes away

Inside Retail

Virgil Abloh, artistic director at LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White, has passed away. Abloh had been privately battling cancer for several years, according to a statement from LVMH. “We are all shocked after this terrible news,” LVMH chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault said. “Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom.

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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.