Dezeen

JANUARY 19, 2023

Creative studio Spacemen looked to biophilic design principles to construct a tree-like installation covered in moss, which forms the centrepiece of a flagship outlet for luxury leather brand Braun Büffel in Malaysia. Described by Shanghai-based Spacemen as a store that straddles an art gallery and a laboratory, the studio wanted to create an interior that would attract a younger audience and serve as "an abstract oasis" in Putrajaya's IOI Mall.

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Arch Daily

JANUARY 25, 2023

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Surface Design Show, set to take place at London’s Business Design Centre from 7-9 February 2023, has announced that the theme of its upcoming edition will be “Shaping Communities.” The theme aims to improve the built environment for all through collaboration and meaningful design solutions. The theme explores an open dialogue among industries and brands with the common goal of building stronger relationships between people and places.

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Design Boom

JANUARY 27, 2023

'calatrava boulevard' will take shape as a narrow and organic promenade to evoke a sunlit canyon The post santiago calatrava to make his mark on düsseldorf with vaulted boulevard appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2023

Sydney’s Paddy’s Market is at the centre of a debate over its redevelopment with some traders and members of the public opposing plans to give the venue a significant facelift. The precinct – which is run by Sydney Markets Limited – has approved a proposal to sublet 3000 sqm of space to Doltone Hospitality Group to run a food and beverage and events precinct.

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Design Week

JANUARY 27, 2023

San Francisco-based design studio Mucho has created an AR annual report for the University of California (UC), combining “the tactility of a printed piece” with digital enhancement. Mucho has worked with UC Investments office designing its annual reports for the past seven years. The report sets out information on the company’s performance but Mucho’s creative director Rob Duncan says “it doesn’t.

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All Work

JANUARY 24, 2023

Organizations tend to take a virtual-first, function-first or culture-first approach to hybrid working. Visioning workshops and ecosystem mapping can help employers figure out their approach and refine it. Office space utilization can help make or break an organization’s bottom line and its ability to retain talent. Hybrid working has become much more common for desk-based businesses, but how does a business owner know if their employees are happy with the arrangement?

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 18, 2023

Sephora is kicking off the year with the announcement of a new experiential store in London. The beauty lover’s ultimate destination is arriving in March 2023 in Westfield London, one of the Europe’s largest shopping and leisure destination. The 6000+ sq. ft store is set to showcase an exceptional assortment of products and personal services in a dazzling space that will feature inspiring innovations drawn from the Global retailer’s unique network.

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Design Boom

JANUARY 7, 2023

the interior arrangement by designer kenta nagai sets up finishing materials such as stone, plastic, and aluminum. The post watch store in tokyo peeks through orange stained glass facade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2023

To help retailers in their transition to net-zero emissions, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has developed what it hails as a world-first training program featuring leading sustainability experts. The ARA Net-Zero Accelerator is a two-day intensive workshop with guest expert speakers guiding retailers to build an initial strategic roadmap to take climate action.

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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 Week

JANUARY 27, 2023

We should always be thinking ‘what are the alternatives?’ It’s easy to jump to conclusions when designing, doing something the way it has always been or because it’s the simplest solution. This is inevitably why we fall back on using plastic; it’s such an incredibly versatile material and it’s not always clear what other options there are.

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Talking Retail

JANUARY 13, 2023

Fruittella is expanding into the jellies market with its newest innovation – Fruittella Curiosities. Available now, Curiosities have a recommended retail price of £1.50 per 110g bag. The HFSS-compliant sweets are made with 30% less sugar, real fruit juice and natural colourings and flavours. Curiosities come in two contrasting themed packs: By the Sea, which carries.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 26, 2023

A new 'Conscious Commerce' report debunks the ‘sustainability premium’, revealing consumers and businesses remain committed to sustainable practices, such as carbon-neutral shipping, and being climate-conscious – despite the cost-of-living crisis and tightening budgets. These stats are crucial at a time when January temperatures in Europe reach an all-time high, and the UN warns global temperatures may exceed pre-industrial levels within five years.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2023

Space NK has revealed a newly expanded store, which is the largest in the company’s portfolio, and four times the size of its original location at Westfield London in White City. Covering 2,500 square feet of trading space, the new store will serve as a beauty shopping destination, tailored to customers’ needs and staffed by a team of Space NK experts.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Design Boom

JANUARY 12, 2023

the plant-like centerpiece by spacemen is encircled by a composition of custom furniture made of precious stones and marble. The post abstract tree installation sprouts from the floor to display premium leather goods appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

Ten years ago, who would have thought that we could one day buy anything we want online and have it delivered to our door in a matter of hours? Or that we could use our smartphones to scan items in-store and instantly compare prices across different brands? The retail industry is constantly evolving, and as we head into 2023, there are plenty of exciting technology trends to look out for.

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Design Week

JANUARY 27, 2023

We are living through extraordinary times. And in an uncertain world of social, economic and environmental turmoil, we’ve never needed creative thinking more. But with creative education under threat at all levels, it’s going to need us all to play a role in ensuring the next generation gets the opportunities to develop as creative thinkers.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 5, 2023

We often hear that size doesn’t matter. But there are instances when bigger is better and certainly more impressive, this is the idea behind these mega […]. The post <strong>Mega architecture concepts we’re excited to see</strong> 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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Hunton Andrews Kurth

JANUARY 31, 2023

On Monday, January 30, 2023, the Third Circuit in In re LTL Management, LLC 1 ordered debtor LTL Management, LLC’s (“LTL”) chapter 11 petition dismissed for failure to demonstrate that the petition was filed in good faith pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code. 2 The dismissal of LTL’s bankruptcy will also result in the termination of an injunction staying numerous lawsuits against third-parties—including lawsuits against certain third-party retailers being sued for allegedly having sold certain allege

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 23, 2023

ISE is the largest trade show for professional AV and electronic systems integration in the world. This means that retail designers will have access to the latest technology and innovations in the industry, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve and incorporate cutting-edge solutions into their designs. Additionally, ISE provides a unique opportunity for retail designers to network and collaborate with other professionals in the field.

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Design Boom

JANUARY 15, 2023

organically curved surfaces, furnishings, and homewares handcrafted by artisans in spain spill across the space in fluid expressions. The post natural textures and earth tones wrap each surface of cavernous la nena cafe in dubai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2023

Fast fashion brand H&M recently launched Loooptopia, a Roblox game focused on creating, trading and recycling digital fashion items. It’s the latest apparel company to set up a virtual environment on the platform where players can style their avatar and run or scoot around Loooptopia districts collecting tokens. . Loooptopia players can collect elements such as blank clothing items, colours and patterns to create new looks.

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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 Week

JANUARY 4, 2023

In 2023, I believe we will continue to see brands succeed by tackling two things. Firstly, by challenging the traditional category codes associated with FMCG brands and evolving towards a more contemporary, sometimes rule-breaking approach. There are thousands of products to choose from on our supermarket or virtual shelves and it only takes a few seconds for consumers to either choose your.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 20, 2023

4SPACE strives to stay ahead by utilising cutting-edge technology and embracing artificial intelligence software. Since introducing this highly beneficial tool, designers have used the software in […] The post 4SPACE revolutionizes the design process with its innovative use of AI appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

JANUARY 20, 2023

On January 3, 2023, an Illinois state court entered a preliminary approval order for a settlement of nearly $300,000 in a class action lawsuit against Whole Foods for claims that the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). The plaintiffs alleged that Whole Foods unlawfully collected voiceprints from employees who worked at the company’s distribution centers.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Woking’s Victoria Place is set to welcome Lark London, an independent lifestyle boutique, in a move that marks the brand’s first store outside the capital. The multi award-winning retailer will open at 7 Commercial Way in a 1,558 sq ft space, showcasing its eclectic selection of lifestyle and homeware products from over 300 brands. Lark London, one of the first ‘Lifestyle Boutiques’ in London and run by Dominic and Priya Aurora-Crowe, takes a family-oriented and personal approach, rejecting th

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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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Design Boom

JANUARY 11, 2023

located on bahnhofstraße 25 in zürich, bottega veneta’s new retail is an allusion to its collection and affinity to italian design. The post bottega veneta injects subtle references to italian design in its zürich flagship appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2023

Travel company Flight Centre has entered into a binding agreement to acquire UK-based premium leisure travel business Luxury Travel Holdings Limited (Scott Dunn) for A$211 million. Scott Dunn offers tailor-made luxury holiday packages to high-value customers. It is established in the UK and the US and has a small presence in Asia. Flight Centre MD Graham Turner said the company is “well positioned” to help Scott Dunn “unlock a new era of growth”.

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Design Week

JANUARY 23, 2023

Independent postgraduate liberal arts institution The Margate School faces an impending threat of closure after several funding acquisition attempts failed. Though the school was established in 2018 by founder and director Uwe Derkson, he first incorporated it in 2015 as a not-for-profit company, sustained by course fees and private and public investment.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 20, 2023

When the heiress of one of the most important 20th century industrial designers in the world finds the original plans, matrixes, and prototypes of a product, […] The post Joyful design heritage. The discovery of Konstrukta toys design comes into production appeared first on DesignWanted.

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