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JUNE 19, 2023

Regionalism in retail design allows brands to create genuine connections with customers, drive revenue growth, and craft personalized experiences

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Retail Focus

JUNE 16, 2023

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Defining the brand story. Defining a brand story involves understanding the core elements that make your brand unique and compelling. A brand story is an ongoing narrative that evolves with your business and resonates with your audience. The more compelling and authentic the story is, the more it will connect with customers on a deeper level.

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Design Wanted

JUNE 28, 2023

Armed with a design degree from the GBS School of Design in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Rea Stark swiftly established himself as a prominent figure in the […] The post Embracing the power of design: a conversation with Rea Stark appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

Pangaia is expanding its footprint in Australia through an exclusive agreement with David Jones. The brand has launched in David Jones’ stores and online, with a colourway, Wollemi Pine Green, inspired by one of Australia’s rarest and oldest trees. The collection is exclusive to David Jones and includes the brand’s signature hoodie, sweatshirt, track pants and an organic cotton t-shirt.

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Design Boom

JUNE 30, 2023

the showroom takes its cues from rajasthan's distinctive ancestral architecture of recurring stepwells and arches, and color palette of pink and terracotta. The post roar designs captivating display of recurring stairs for jaipur rugs showroom in dubai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen

JUNE 24, 2023

London studio Alex Cochrane Architects has created a trio of museum shops at the recently revamped National Portrait Gallery in London. Completed as part of a wider three-year refurbishment of the Victorian Grade I-listed building by Jamie Fobert Architects and Purcell , the retail outlets had to be respectful and, where possible, non-intrusive. Alex Cochrane Architects overhauled the National Portrait Gallery's shops Alex Cochrane Architects worked closely with the lead studios to create a mai

Shopping 107

Shopping Design Architecture Display 107

Retail Focus

JUNE 26, 2023

Online businesses will live or die depending on their SEO strategy as the ruthless toll of the cost of living crisis means almost a third of businesses went to the wall, reveals the latest government statistics. You need to throw everything you can to make your business work in this climate, even just to survive, and one weapon for e-commerce business must be SEO.

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Design Wanted

JUNE 20, 2023

During this year’s 3daysofdesign – Muji beautifully honored the harmonious blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design with a unique set of installations, ‘Hverdag / Everyday’ at […] The post Illum x Muji celebrates 10 years of 3daysofdesign with B33 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Harmony Design 119

Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2023

In a significant move towards improved animal welfare, more than 200 brands have pledged their support to Humane Society International (HSI) Australia’s campaign to eliminate mulesing in the wool industry. The growing list of brands can be found in HSI’s Better Wool Guide for 2023. Mulesing is the controversial practice of removing strips of the skin of a lamb’s rear and is often done without pain relief.

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Design Boom

JUNE 21, 2023

boasting a white marble backdrop, the minimal store aesthetic pays tribute to the brand's ethos: quality over quantity. The post claesson koivisto rune unveils UNIMATIC’s milan flagship store, with watch series to match appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Dezeen

JUNE 30, 2023

Hong Kong-based architect and interior designer André Fu has completed the first global flagship store for electronic accessory brand Casetify in Osaka , combining traditional Japanese shoji paper lanterns with bright colours. The store, which marks the first retail project by Fu in Japan, was informed by the urban landscape of the Shinsaibashi neighbourhood in Osaka where the store is located.

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Shopping Design Interior Interior Design 105

Barber Design

JUNE 28, 2023

We know online shopping and we know offline shopping, but what about all the other aspects of digitalisation within the retail environment or in the consumers’ path to purchase? Hybrid shopping is the best of both worlds and is being delivered in various forms. Retailers need to react to customers arriving in their stores or online after experiencing their app, website or prior real-life browsing.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 9, 2023

The UK’s fourth Dyson Demo store opens at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent, making this the first store in the Greater London area. Since 2022, Dyson will have opened three new Demo Stores in the UK. Bluewater has been home to Dyson technology for seven years, previously being home to a successful Demo Zone which the new immersive store has replaced.

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Design Wanted

JUNE 30, 2023

Bambooder‘s founder Marc Bokeloh and co-founder Dr.Ir.Ing. Almer van der Stoel developed a patented technology to mechanically extract bamboo fibers and produce semi-finished products for high-performance […] The post Long bamboo fibers for high-performance composite applications appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design 105

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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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2023

Burger brand Grill’d has opened its first drive-thru location in Brisbane’s Mt Ommaney area, marking the brand’s 165th local location. Customers can get a Simon Says, Simply Grill’d, or Big Queenslander from their cars from today onwards. Grill’d says it plans to build a drive-thru network, offering Aussies quick convenience food on the go with healthy options.

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Design Boom

JUNE 7, 2023

the brand creates a continuous flow of rounded shelves while introducing ample daylight through generous window displays. The post wooden tones + sweeping curves captivate shoppers inside bottega veneta’s st tropez store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen

JUNE 27, 2023

Fashion brand Loewe has opened a store in Osaka that, for the first time, is specifically dedicated to the repair and preservation of its leather goods. The opening of Loewe ReCraft continues the "obsessive focus" that the brand has had on leather since 1846, when it initially launched as a leather-making collective. The store is set inside luxury department store Hankyu Umeda, and – thanks to the presence of an in-house artisan – is able to offer maintenance services ranging from re-painting a

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RetailMinded

JUNE 22, 2023

Do you want to know the secret sauce for boosting your brand’s success? You guessed it — a strong social media presence! With everyone glued to their screens these days, it’s more important than ever for small retailers like you to make an impact in the online world. So get ready to explore our incredible guide filled with tips and tricks tailor-made for your retail success.

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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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Retail Focus

JUNE 13, 2023

According to the latest Legal & General’s Rebuilding Britain Index (RBI), only two-in-five people (42%) in the UK rate their local high street as good or very good. In fact, when factoring in the quality of local shops, cafes, eateries, banks, Post Offices and other amenities, London is the only region across the UK where more than half of residents (58%) were positive about their high street.

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Design Wanted

JUNE 28, 2023

Crafting a a mobile extension of architecture that would seamlessly blend into any living space – Italy-based Mattiazzi presented Oto by Studio Œ on the occasion […] The post Furniture that’s perfect for any space – Oto by Studio Œ for Mattiazzi appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Space Architecture Design 98

Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

Customers are becoming increasingly irritated by what they perceive to be aggressive sales approaches in digital marketing communications. According to a report from Customology, dubbed The Unspoken Customer, many consumers do not trust brands or their communications, therefore overly enthusiastic customer campaigns could be detrimental to businesses.

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Design Boom

JUNE 13, 2023

tesla debuts china's first giga lab in chengdu, showcasing EV manufacturing and informing visitors about the brand’s electric vehicles with its car-parts exhibition. The post first tesla ‘giga lab’ in china shows how its electric cars are built by robots in 45 seconds appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.

Social Media

Dezeen

JUNE 29, 2023

With Apple opening its latest Foster + Partners -designed store in the newly renovated Battersea Power Station , our latest roundup spotlights 10 Apple Stores designed by the British architecture studio. Apple has been working with Foster + Partners since 2014, when the technology company and architecture studio initiated its almost decade-long relationship to complete a retail location in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Mindful Design

JUNE 14, 2023

Wondering how you can make the modest square footage of your small shop or restaurant work for you? Far from limiting what you can do, a small space can actually make you think creatively and end up working to your advantage. Yes, a small space can be a challenge, but it’s not a reason to […] The post Small Space, Big Impact – How to Maximize Space in Small Restaurants or Shops appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

SODA Studio has designed a new flagship store for Humble Crumble, a dessert company with a huge following online. Using colours and materials that reflect the ethos of the brand, the new home of crumble has been created to serve the rapidly growing fan base and provide an improved experience for the company’s social-media savvy clientele. Humble Crumble started operating in Spitalfields but moved around the market into increasingly larger plots as their popularity grew, which developed as more a

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Design Wanted

JUNE 28, 2023

Showcasing how design thinking can pave a path for a promising new future utilizing materials already available – FÓLK collaborated with Studio Flétta to fabricate a […] The post A sustainable Airbag by FÓLK x Studio Flétta, presented at 3daysofdesign appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Inside Retail

JUNE 4, 2023

Myer’s CEO and MD John King has announced he will retire in the second half of the 2024 calendar year and return to the US. In an ASX announcement, the department store’s board thanked King for his “extraordinary contribution” and added that his decision to leave is based on “being with his family as their health circumstances demand.” King has more than 30 years of experience in retail across department stores, specialty retailing and premium global brands in the US and UK.

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Design Boom

JUNE 1, 2023

nature gracefully permeates the structure, becoming a living landscape on each floor, from the façade to the rooftop. The post van cleef & arpels opens nature-infused garden maison in seoul appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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FC Dadson

JUNE 13, 2023

HOW F.C. DADSON'S CUSTOM MILLWORK - AND SENSE OF URGENCY - HELPED PROPEL SHOPKO OPTICAL’S GROWTH Shopko Optical , a leading eyewear, and eye care service provider, was at a crossroads when it embarked on a rapid expansion plan. To open 80 new locations in 180 days, they faced a daunting challenge: finding a reliable millwork supplier capable of meeting their tight production timelines and quality requirements.

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Retail Times

JUNE 14, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Why have so many retailers, both large and medium, moved into retail media in the last three years? Bernd Bube, founder and CEO of ADvendio, explores how the advent of media networks is redefining retailers’ advertising plays With eMarketer predicting that US digital advertising will be worth more than $52billion in 2023, McKinsey also estimates that 80%

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