Design Wanted
APRIL 12, 2023
Last month, MIT AgeLab hosted the PLAN (Preparing for Longevity Advisory Network) forum in Cambridge, USA, inviting experts and leaders from finance, retail, and design globally […] The post Design for longevity: Service, Systems, and Sustainability appeared first on DesignWanted.
Mindful Design
APRIL 12, 2023
Wallpapers are a simple yet dramatic way to create a selfie wall that can help your restaurant, bar or dessert shop go viral. The ideas are endless: new or unconventional patterns, large graphics, scripts, inspiring messages and oversized logos can all make for a memorable snapshot. When considering wallpapers for selfie walls, a unique character […] The post How to Use Textured or Graphic Wallpapers for Selfie Walls appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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Retail Design Blog
APRIL 13, 2023
A workspace with a cozy atmosphere The office for 3Commas became one of the first projects of ZIKZAK Architects on.
Design Boom
APRIL 23, 2023
ice-like coating made of epoxy resin mixed with white pigment forms rough textures over existing elements. The post DDAA’s store design superimposes architectural layers of old wooden house in osaka appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Inside Retail
APRIL 12, 2023
US-based Duck Donuts has signed a franchise agreement to open five outlets in Sydney, Australia. The company is also planning to open three stores in the Bahamas and 10 in Iraq. The brand, headquartered in Pennsylvania, began franchising in 2013 and now operates in three international locations along with 115 locally owned stores in the US. Eric Lavinder, Duck Donuts’ chief development officer, said: “We welcome our newest franchise partners to the system and look forward to supporting th
Retail Focus
APRIL 11, 2023
Wembley Park is set to welcome an exciting new addition to its vibrant community with the launch of Lone Design Club’s first pop-up store, The Club Apartment. This move marks a significant expansion for Lone Design Club, bringing a unique shopping experience to the people of Wembley Park. At The Club Apartment, visitors can expect a carefully curated selection of one-of-a-kind products from emerging, mindful brands in Homeware, Lifestyle, Beauty, and Fashion.
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Design Wanted
APRIL 29, 2023
As new technologies and gadgets pop up all around us at a breakneck pace, the transportation sector and how humans travel is also changing, but far […] The post TUC technology is driving change in the automotive industry appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
APRIL 20, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Pets at Home, the UK’s leading pet care business, has today (20th April) announced a relaunch of its brand with a new identity and advertising campaign that brings together all elements of its business and celebrates the nation’s love of pets.
Design Boom
APRIL 25, 2023
step inside the new BOyY flagship store in milan Founded in NYC in 2006 by partners Jesse Dorsey and Wannasiri Kongman, BOYY is an accessory now headquartered in Bangkok and Milan. Just recently, the duo opened its flagship store in the Milanese city, designed by Danish artist FOS (aka Thomas Poulsen). Located in Via Bagutta 9, […] The post rough textures + terrazzo tiles adorn BOYY’s FOS-designed flagship store in milan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazi
Inside Retail
APRIL 12, 2023
In recent years, India has emerged as a major market for luxury brands. The country’s growing economy and expanding middle class have created a favourable environment for global brands to set up shop and tap into a new consumer base. According to statistics from the India Brand Equity Foundation, the retail sector in the country is expected to be worth US$2 trillion by 2032.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Retail Focus
APRIL 3, 2023
Great Portland Estates (GPE) has announced that The Fragrance Shop, the UK’s largest independent fragrance retailer, will open its first experiential flagship store at 70/88 Oxford Street in London. The deal finalises the leasing for the entire development. Unit 2 at 70/88 Oxford Street will house the brand’s new store, which spans 2,300 sq ft and boasts an impressive eight-metre double-height frontage.
Dezeen
APRIL 5, 2023
Japanese studio Kooo Architects has converted a 1970s textile factory in Shanghai into a store that aims to capture the ethos of messenger bag manufacturer Freitag. Located on an alley in the Xian-Suo district in central Shanghai, the store was designed to retain elements of the former state-run factory while incorporating reused material. Kooo Architects aimed to create a pared-back aesthetic utilising few finishes to reduce the fit-out's carbon impact.
Design Wanted
APRIL 29, 2023
“Ideas you can feel” is the claim in the Instagram bio of Stockholm-based Note Design Studio. This concept aptly encapsulates the spirit of design as taking […] The post Note Design Studio’s approach leverages collaboration and dialogue appeared first on DesignWanted.
RetailMinded
APRIL 8, 2023
Resources are important in helping you meet your customers’ needs efficiently. These are broad and include human, financial, intellectual, and physical resources. As a business owner, you aim to have the resources bring you returns matching the money you invested in acquiring them. However, you’ll only achieve this if you fully utilize your business resources.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Design Boom
APRIL 29, 2023
tomo design creates a journey through unbound time and space for an avant-garde shopping experience. The post vintage clothing store in china immerses shoppers in multi-dimensional, futuristic realm appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
APRIL 30, 2023
The Withers and Barlow families which own 7-Eleven in Australia are looking to sell the business. On behalf of the company’s shareholders, Russell Withers said “The company has made significant progress in recent years on a number of fronts and is performing well under a highly credentialed management team, with an exciting outlook for growth. “As such, the Withers and Barlow families have decided that the time is right to review options for the future ownership of the business with a view to se
Retail Focus
APRIL 11, 2023
Café and lifestyle brand, EL&N Café, is set to open its doors at Bullring, marking its Midlands debut in the UK. The addition of EL&N supports Hammerson’s initiative to revitalize its assets and bring in more dining and restaurant options to Birmingham’s retail and leisure destination. EL&N Café, famously dubbed as “the most instagrammable café in the world”, has secured almost 8,000 sq ft of space on the bustling New Street, adjacent to Zara, and will offer a
Dezeen
APRIL 1, 2023
Local studio Best Practice Architecture has used punchy colours, glass bricks and dichroic glass inside an optometry store in Seattle 's Leschi neighbourhood. For Eye Eye 's second location, founder Will Pentecost got back in touch with Best Practice Architecture , which had completed the brand's first brick-and-mortar store back in 2015. Cutouts in the low ceiling add extra height to the Eye Eye retail space Unlike the inaugural space, the new store does not benefit from tall ceilings and a str
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.
Design Wanted
APRIL 12, 2023
A bet on sustainability and care for people. This was the founding principle of Doimo Cucine in 1994. Three decades later the brand is still on […] The post What does it mean to be sustainable in the kitchen industry? appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
APRIL 6, 2023
Global fashion retailer, PrettyLittleThing, has appointed Journey Further to drive its organic growth through performance-driven digital PR and strategic consultancy. Journey Further, known for its Clarity at Speed approach, won the account in a competitive pitch process and will be responsible for improving organic visibility and rankings for the retailer in both the UK and US territories.
RepslyBlog
APRIL 27, 2023
In today’s retail landscape, many brands are attempting to use their existing CRM software as a retail execution platform believing that this is the fastest and easiest solution. While at face value, this may seem like a quick fix to get what they need, what they are not aware of are the hurdles and challenges they’re about to face in the process.
Inside Retail
APRIL 27, 2023
Despite Australia being firmly into autumn, Budgy Smuggler isn’t going into hibernation until the temperature rises. Rather, the Australian swimwear company – which also has an accessory and apparel line – has big plans at home and abroad. The brand sold 100,000 swimwear products over summer – representing a 50 per cent sales increase on the previous year – and is set to open a satellite office in France next month.
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
Retail Focus
APRIL 11, 2023
Burlington Arcade, a historical luxury shopping destination in central London, has added to its prestigious retail offering with the opening of Cara Jewellers’ first international boutique in Europe. The new boutique, spread across three levels of the iconic shopping arcade, features a VIP area on the second floor and a fully equipped workshop in the basement for customisation and repair of jewellery.
Dezeen
APRIL 25, 2023
Lime-washed walls meet aluminium display fixtures in this minimalist studio and showroom that designer Hollie Bowden has devised for London brand Completedworks. Set over two floors of a former pub in Marylebone, it provides space for Completedworks to design and display its jewellery and ceramics, as well as to host an array of craft-focused classes.
Design Wanted
APRIL 5, 2023
Sketches are an essential part of the design process, as they provide a quick and efficient way for designers to explore ideas, refine concepts, and communicate […] The post From sketches to products – Interview with Begüm Tomruk of LIXIL Global Design appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
APRIL 28, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New data has revealed retail professionals are one of the most likely to work on days when experiencing poor mental health instead of taking sick leave compared to employees in other sectors, with almost a third (28%) having done so in the last year.
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.
Retail Bound
APRIL 20, 2023
I get it. You have dreams of going big. Well, if you make a physical consumer product, that means you need to get into retail. The trouble is, getting into retail is hard. Retailers are specific beasts and the retail sales environment is very different from where most companies begin their journey these days. Smart startups and scaleups understand that making a physical product and running a successful crowdfunding campaign or driving DTC sales are only the beginning.
Inside Retail
APRIL 23, 2023
Chemist Warehouse has hit a mega milestone, officially opening its 500th store. The pharmacy retailer commemorated the landmark new store, at Croydon Central, Victoria, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Co-founders Mario Verrocchi and Jack Gance cut the ribbon in-store to officially kick off trade. Chemist Warehouse hosted a family-friendly day of activity for local Croydon shoppers to celebrate the store opening.
Retail Focus
APRIL 11, 2023
Liverpool is set to welcome Space NK, the global luxury cosmetics retailer, as it prepares to open its first-ever city store in the heart of Liverpool ONE. The new addition will be joining an array of premium lifestyle brands on the prestigious Peter’s Lane. Scheduled to open its doors in June, Space NK Liverpool ONE promises to feature a curated collection of over one hundred of the most sought-after, innovative and cutting-edge beauty brands.
Bay Cities
APRIL 20, 2023
Package testing is a valuable way to keep products safe once they've left the warehouse. The shipping process can be unpredictable and even seasoned professionals can't always foresee how their packages will be handled along the way. Better package testing can mean the difference between a near-miss and several skids of ruined merchandise.
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