Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The British high street has endured a string of high-profile insolvencies in recent years, leading to the demise of household retail brands. Retailers are fighting to stay out of the red as record-high inflation, rising rent, the cost of living crisis, and growing popularity for ecommerce dent already reduced budgets. Chris Bristow, a company liquidation and corporate rescue specialist at Real Business Rescue, examines the financial health of retail businesses under the current climate.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

the design by studio lotus highlights meenakari’s legacy, creating an immersive environment for the art and heritage of this craft. The post hand-carved red sandstone clads jewelry store’s facade by studio lotus in jaipur appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A Retail Times’ sponsored post By Dan Edelman, general manager, UK Merchant Services at American Express Small, independent retailers play a huge role across the UK, bringing vibrancy and acting as the heartbeat of local communities.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Workroom has created a new visual identity for Humanist Ceremonies, an organisation that provides trained celebrants for non-religious weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

antoniolupi’s CEO and Art Director Andrea Lupi is very confident and easygoing about the change of strategy of his brand. […] The post How a bathroom-focused brand started to conquer the whole domestic environment appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A new book is promising to “right a historic wrong” by highlighting the work, and enduring influence, of some of the UK’s modernist graphic designers. Modernist Graphic Design in Britain 1945-1980 is written by graphic designer Ian McLaren, best known for his work on the Munich Olympics and the Lyon Métro, and Tony Pritchard, the […] Source What to read next: The pressure and privilege of designing for fandoms | From the archives: Picture Post | Design Week quiz: a l

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

FlyBuys will host a pop-up store in Sydney on Saturday, where members can choose a range of rewards such as travel and experiences and everyday essentials. Participating brands include Bissell, iRobot, Bosch, GHD, Apple, Velocity Frequent Flyer, Coles and Liquorland. FlyBuys said that members do not need to use any of their points to avail of the “redemption” of their choice.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As the climate crisis deepens, many companies are thinking carefully about how to put environmental considerations at the heart of their work. But few brands have done it more completely, or creatively, than Manchester-based beauty brand, Faith in Nature. Speaking at last week’s Design for Planet Festival, organised by the Design Council, creative director Simeon […] Source What to read next: Eggshell bowls and smart blinds star in GREEN GRADS showcase | Design Week’s favourite

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

geometric elements and perforated surfaces create an engaging interplay of light and color. The post red cantilevered volumes outline one house design’s shanghai techstorm exhibition hall appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the opening of Pret A Manger at Gloucester Quays, bringing the popular British sandwich and organic coffee chain to the city for the first time. This announcement follows a series of food and beverage openings at Gloucester Quays – including a new Subway also now open on High Orchard Street – adding to the destination’s growing food options for its diverse catchment of all-day shoppers and locals and strengthening its reputation as a top 10 UK outlet.

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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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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Continuing its ambition to offer affordable, quality clothes while reducing its impact on the planet, Primark has published its third annual Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report which shows how the business is embedding its sustainability commitments and delivering real impact.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ariostea, the leading innovator in the world of high-quality porcelain stoneware, has introduced its latest project, Elementae—a sublime reinterpretation of […] The post A new standard in porcelain stoneware design – Elementae by Ariostea appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Australian retailers forecast a $69.7 billion boost in the lead up to Christmas, expecting this coming trading season will be “more essential than ever.” The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and American Express Small Retail Index shows that 44 per cent of small retailers are expecting sales to be slightly up or significantly up from last year.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As it approaches its 90th anniversary, Jaguar is looking to re-launch its brand to bolster its future plans. “It wasn’t always distinctive enough in the last decade”, said Adrian Mardell, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover at a press briefing at the company’s 12,000-person site in Gaydon, Oxfordshire.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

OODA opts for a rotational design of the volumes forming fluid transitions between the street, square, and interiors. The post OODA’s ndarja multi-use building splits in two to create green urban void in tirana appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There is no escaping the subject of sustainability, with retailers under increasing pressure to implement changes to make them into a more planet friendly operation. Of course, this is much easier said than done, with “going green” not something that can be done overnight and instead requires careful thought and planning. While there are some more obvious steps retailers can take to bolster sustainability such as switching plastic-based bags for paper alternatives and putting in place product re

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Red Sea shipping crisis has hit headlines again recently, following a series of Houthi attacks on the 163,759-deadweight tonnage M/V Sounion tanker. Occurring late in the summer, the attack and subsequent disruption of shipping operations in the Red Sea has the potential to have more of an economic impact across the globe at a […] If you want m

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Italian appliance manufacturer Elica, founded by Ermanno Casoli in 1970, has always aimed to improve people’s quality of life. The […] The post Elica’s YouChef technology turns every home cook into a culinary chef appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us said its sales grew in the October quarter and expects further growth in the holiday trading period. The toy retailer’s sales during the three months ended October surged 168 per cent, or by $329,000, from the previous quarter, driven by its e-commerce performance. It also noted that Riot continued to perform well and expects the brand’s revenue to accelerate in the coming quarters. “With our streamlined operations and strong inventory position heading

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Rest is Entertainment podcast doesn’t often discuss UX. But recently, host Richard Osman introduced a conversation about the media company Reach, with a short description. “People will know Reach without knowing they know them,” he told co-host Marina Hyde.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

comprising a store, café, and chocolate shop, the 57th street location marks louis vuitton's largest space in the U.S. The post OMA-designed sculptures tower within new louis vuitton store on 57th street appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Merry Hill has announced that Footasylum, the leading streetwear retailer, has launched its upsized store at the centre, tripling its footprint. Combining its existing unit with the adjacent space, Footasylum has expanded its presence at Merry Hill from 3,000 to 10,000 sq ft. The upsized store introduces innovative features, including a mobile payment system that speeds up checkout, new digital screens, and a refreshed fit-out.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Forget everything you know about desserts. Lola’s has just unleashed The Brownie Beast, a colossal 20-layered creation that promises an epic chocolate experience like no other. This is so much more than just a brownie – it’s the most decadent saga, a must-try adventure for every chocoholic and a feast made to be conquered.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

High-end residential interior design is increasingly important in a rapidly evolving city like Milan. Known to be a discreet, demure […] The post How high-end tailored design products are participating in the Milanese Renaissance appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Coles and Woolworths said they will defend the class action proceedings a law firm has filed in the Federal Court of Australia concerning the supermarket chains’ allegedly false discounts. Gerard Malouf & Partners filed a class action against Coles and Woolworths, seeking to recover funds for consumers who may have been deceived by the fake price drops on the items sold in their stores. “Coles announced on September 23 that it is defending the ACCC proceedings and also intends to

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Nearly two thirds of designers and creatives admit to lying on their CV, according to new research. 64% of creatives, design, and arts workers said there are fibs on their CV. This makes our sector the most openly dishonest of those represented in the 1,000 person survey conducted by credit card company, Capital on Tap.

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.

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Design Boom

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

inspired by portuguese limestone, ariostea’s elementae surfaces offer a versatile cladding solution with various sizes, finishes, and slip-resistant options. The post ariostea captures stone in full-body elementae porcelain stoneware surfaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A key to enjoying summertime is proper dressing, and stylish t-shirts will always be the best choice during this season. Whether you need to change your style or are setting out to design your t-shirts for a fashion line, the task can prove to be a joyous one. Today, with the help of simple services available on the internet, anyone can print a t shirt with their own graphics.

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The response has been nothing short of extraordinary! Our systems were flooded, and our inbox was brimming with nominations from industry veterans, new faces, and rising talents. After countless hours of sorting through the submissions, the shortlist only grew longer, thanks to the remarkable projects, companies, and individuals that merit attention across the region.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Quality, innovation, and collaboration—these values form the perfect trifecta at the heart of Italian design brand Désirée. Since 1968, the […] The post Désirée’s Melvil Sofa is a contemporary twist on Bauhaus design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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