February, 2023

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You Have to Be There: 4 Retail Spaces That Buy Into Experience

Arch Daily

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The Heart of EuroShop: Shopfitting, Store Design & Visual Merchandising

Retail Focus

The EuroShop trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from 26th February to 2nd March 2023, will showcase the latest developments in retail design, shop fitting and visual merchandising. This sector, one of eight experience areas at EuroShop, is the largest and most diverse, with 328 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and ideas over 28,000 square metres of exhibition space in Halls 10, 11, 12 and 13.

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The impact of gamification on retail customer engagement

Inside Retail

The appeal of interactive experiences has cemented itself into the world of retail. Sephora Beauty uses live streams to promote new products. Ikea recently debut a line of chairs and desks designed specifically for gamers. Starbucks loyalty customers play beat-the-clock classics like hopscotch and bingo that bring them back on the app all day long. Approximately 17 million Australians identify themselves as gamers.

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20 past winners spark creativity for last entries to A’ design award and competition 2023

Design Boom

we share 20 past winners from architecture and interior design to inspire the last call for entries to A’ design award and competition 2023. The post 20 past winners spark creativity for last entries to A’ design award and competition 2023 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Counterfeit vapes are undermining efforts to reduce smoking

Talking Retail

By Martin Cullip There is a vaping epidemic taking place across the UK, but not necessarily the one some would expect. The sale of hundreds of thousands of counterfeit vapes, as opposed to legal, regulated products, should be the real cause of concern. The vast majority of people who pick up a vape do so.

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Gonzalez Haase AAS evokes Iceland's volcanic landscape at 66º North store

Dezeen

Architecture studio Gonzalez Haase AAS has completed a store on London 's Regent Street for Icelandic clothing brand 66º North, featuring curved walls and freestanding plinths made from rammed earth. The Berlin-based studio headed by Pierre Jorge Gonzalez and Judith Haase set out to create a holistic concept for the store that represents Iceland in an original way, rather than relying on stereotypes.

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Lladró Opens a New Concept Store in New York City

Retail Focus

Lladró has announced the opening of a new store in New York, the first in the US with the brand’s new concept. This new retail concept is dedicated to showcasing Lladró’s most innovative and groundbreaking creative designs and collaborations. The interior design of the store is a collaboration between Valencia-based Carmen Baselga Taller de Proyectos and Lladró’s store engineering team.

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Leah Weckert named new CEO of Coles; Steven Cain to retire

Inside Retail

Leah Weckert has been appointed as Coles’ new MD and CEO, effective May 1. Outgoing CEO Steven Cain has announced his retirement and will remain with the company for an interim period to facilitate an easy transition of executive responsibilities. “I would like to thank the Coles board, team and our many partners for their support, insights and resilience – particularly during Covid, bushfires and floods.

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palazzo fendi omotesando modernizes classic roman architecture and arches in tokyo

Design Boom

the arches of fendi’s headquarters in rome are reinterpreted in the luxury brand’s palazzo in omotesando as curved lights on glass. The post palazzo fendi omotesando modernizes classic roman architecture and arches in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Cutting-edge technology enables a new path towards circularity

Design Wanted

Reform Design Lab follows up the success with their groundbreaking Reform Lounge Chair and Gestalt Coffee Table with an equally stunning piece – The MOTIF Chaise […] The post Cutting-edge technology enables a new path towards circularity appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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Supreme's Los Angeles flagship features its first fully floating skate bowl

Dezeen

A team of architects and designers has mixed retail with a skateboard facility for clothing brand Supreme 's Los Angeles flagship store, sited in the building that was once home to the iconic record store Tower Records. The overall design of the he 8,500-square-foot (790-square-metre) store was carried out through a collaboration of London interiors studios Brinkworth and The Wilson Brothers – and New York architect Neil Logan.

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Flox launches to offer immersive metaverse virtual events across industries

Retail Times

Metaverse virtual events platform, Flox, has launched to make large scale immersive virtual events a reality for organisations and brands.

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EuroShop 2023 Preview

Retail Focus

EuroShop 2023 is set to be more important than ever as the global retail industry looks to recover from the effects of the pandemic. Taking place in Düsseldorf from 26 February to 2 March, EuroShop will provide a platform for over 1,700 exhibitors from 56 nations to showcase their latest developments and innovations in the retail industry. EuroShop will showcase innovative solutions from exhibitors designed to help retailers adapt to the changing customer habits and needs.

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Bain Capital sells Boost Juice, Betty’s Burgers parent

Inside Retail

Bain Capital has sold its stake in Retail Zoo – which operates Boost Juice and Betty’s Burgers – to private equity firm Admantem Capital. The value of the deal was reported to be worth about $350 million. Upon completion of the deal, Retail Zoo’s new investment partner will own a majority of the business and partner with the existing management team led by Nishad Alani, CEO of Retail Zoo.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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F.O.G. architecture restores timber structure of conserved historical building in beijing

Design Boom

the construction wraps timber columns and glass partitions around an open courtyard exposing the original skeleton. The post F.O.G. architecture restores timber structure of conserved historical building in beijing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Products accelerating the transition to a solar-powered future

Design Wanted

Embedding solar technology into our everyday lives, there’s been a rise in solar-powered design projects – from coffee-making tools to headphones and the first production-ready solar […] The post Products accelerating the transition to a solar-powered future appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Karimoku opens Kyoto showroom informed by traditional houses and temple gardens

Dezeen

Designer Keiji Ashizawa has created the interior of Japanese furniture brand Karimoku 's second showroom , which features a combination of its own wooden furniture and pieces by local artists and artisans. Set in a three-storey building, the brand describes Karimoku Commons Kyoto as a "hybrid space", which will function as a showroom and also house office spaces for employees.

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A fifth of UK retailers fear insolvency amid energy crisis, FRP research shows

Retail Times

Over one in five (22%) retail businesses in the UK aren’t confident of trading through to the end of 2023, according to new research published by FRP.

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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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NOBULL Announces Launch of First Permanent Concept Store in Europe at Battersea Power Station

Retail Focus

Battersea Power Station announced today that global training brand, NOBULL , will open its first permanent concept store in Europe in the newly restored Grade II* listed Power Station , which opened its doors to the public on 14 th October 2022 alongside Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street for London. Founded in Boston in 2015, NOBULL is a footwear, apparel and accessory brand with a strong global community.

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Australian Retail Outlook 2023: Paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives

Inside Retail

After multiple paradigm shifts in 2022, retailers are facing a very different landscape in the months ahead. Let’s start with shoppers finally emerging from a Covid-19 cocoon of contemplation and online shopping. In a short period, their mindset shifted from lockdown doldrums to finally getting ‘back to normal’ with a bit of catchup spending and a lot of treating themselves after the hardships of the last two years.

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supreme’s first fully free-floating skate bowl hovers in its new flagship at sunset boulevard

Design Boom

the signature suspended skate bowl of supreme lands in los angeles, finally welcoming visitors in its sunset boulevard store. The post supreme’s first fully free-floating skate bowl hovers in its new flagship at sunset boulevard appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A take on future (TV) watching behaviors and their accommodating home interior

Design Wanted

Samsung posed questions on how Form Us With Love imagine a sofa to look and perform 10-15 years from now, and the needs it may have […] The post A take on future (TV) watching behaviors and their accommodating home interior appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Retailers Must Be Careful With Private Label Credit Card Advertising

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The FTC unanimously approved a consent order this week requiring Credit Karma, LLC to pay $3 million dollars for allegedly advertising to consumers that they were “pre-approved” for credit card offers, when in reality, the customers were not pre-approved, and in fact, were frequently rejected. Credit Karma’s advertising—which purportedly took place over three years between February 2018 and April 2021—consisted largely of emails and webpages telling consumers they were “pre-approved” for various

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Organic wine drinkers on the rise, as Beyond Wines partners with Italian producer Corvezzo

Retail Times

Family-run and innovative premium organic wine producer Corvezzo has appointed the UK wine distributor, Beyond Wines to position it as the number one organic Italian wine supplier in the UK. Investing in a sustainable supply Backed by 50 years’ experience and led by the founder’s grandson Giovanni Corvezzo, its progressive management team is committed to preserving the environment.

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Shop and Display Equipment Association Announces Networking Lounge at the VM and Display Show in April

Retail Focus

The Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA) is excited to announce the addition of a new SDEA Networking Lounge at the upcoming VM & Display Show, to be held in April at London’s Business Design Centre. This new feature will provide members with an opportunity to connect with other industry professionals and an extremely cost-effective route to take part in the VM & Display Show.

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Kmart underpins strong quarter for Wesfarmers – but inflation fears loom

Inside Retail

Wesfarmers has reported a 14 per cent increase in interim profit, with its Kmart arm sales up by 114 per cent. However, the company says its retail business will soon face headwinds due to ongoing inflation and interest rate hikes. The retail business of Wesfarmers comprises Bunnings, Officeworks, and the Kmart Group – which includes Kmart, Target and Catch.

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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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curving walls & interactive fitting rooms define this digital showroom by balbek bureau

Design Boom

step inside the symbol digital showroom by balbek bureau Ukraine-based practice balbek bureau reveals its latest retail project, an interactive luxury showroom in the heart of Kyiv. The team was approached by Symbol, the largest Ukrainian distributor of luxury segment brands, requesting a boutique interior with a fresh new concept powered by digital features.

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Snøhetta combines clay and oak in minimalist Holzweiler store

Dezeen

Architecture practice Snøhetta stuck to natural materials for the fit-out of the Holzweiler boutique in Copenhagen , incorporating subtle references to the fashion brand's Norwegian heritage. Snøhetta is a long-term collaborator of Holzweiler 's, having designed the company's flagship store and showroom in Oslo , as well as a number of its pop-up shops, runway sets and its digital identity.

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FTC Extends Deadline for Public Comment on Green Guides to April 24, 2023

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The FTC has announced that it is extending by 60 days (from February 21 to April 24, 2023) the public comment period on potential updates to the agency’s “Green Guides.” As we previously reported , since mid-December 2022, the FTC has been gathering input on various aspects of the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims. According to the FTC’s announcement, several interested parties asked the agency for additional time to provide their feedback, citing a desire to conduct consumer

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Why sustainability needn’t cost the earth when crisis hits

Retail Times

These days it is nearly impossible to pick up a paper or scroll through a news site without reading about the cost-of-living crisis, interest rates and inflation. Although new data shows that the UK narrowly avoided going into recession in 2022, the country’s economic outlook remains troubling for consumers and businesses alike.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.