Design Boom
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
the pavilion fuses traditional asian architecture and modern design, generating an iconic addition to the well-known amanpuri resort in phuket. The post kengo kuma tops retail pavilion in thailand with rhythmic sequence of floating roofs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Aldi Corner Store in North Sydney has debuted a first of a kind pizza-making robot vending machine, dubbed Pizzabot. The collaboration with Bondi startup Placer Robotics, will serve restaurant-grade pizzas in two minutes for a limited time. The vending machine is designed and manufactured in Australia. Huw Longman, director of Aldi Corner Store commented: “We understand our shoppers are motivated by quality, value and supporting local.
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Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
High street bakery chain Greggs is to launch “Tasty by Greggs” cafe in Primark Birmingham opening on February 12. Both brands revealed the new partnership which is to include a fashion collection in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Primark. A limited-edition range of 11 clothing items will go on sale in 60 Primark stores from February 19. The announcement follows shoppers spotting fashion mannequins at a number of Primark stores holding Greggs sausage rolls and steak bakes in window displa
Drytac
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce its Gold Sponsorship for the PRINTING United Expo 2022. Presented by the PRINTING United Alliance, the association made up of Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Printing Industries of America (PIA), NAPCO Media and Idealliance, PRINTING United Expo is one of the most dynamic and comprehensive printing events in the Americas.
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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.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
More evidence for the sharp rate of growth in plant-based foods came from Aldi this week, as it announced a 500% increase in sales during January. The rise, attributed to customers deciding to go vegan for the month as a New Year resolution, came as Aldi decided to expand its vegan range by 50%. The. This story continues at Aldi provides latest evidence that vegan market is soaring.
RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
2021 was unlike any other year in commerce history, pushing digitalization full speed ahead thanks to the pandemic forcing retailers to adapt to changes in consumption, channel shifts, supply chain, customer expectations and more. . As ecommerce continues to boom, it has reinforced the need for retail brands to strengthen their online fulfilment and shorten click-to-customer cycle times.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Your on-site search bar is one of the most popular ways for customers to find what they are looking for on your site. It also offers conversion rates 1.8x higher than browsing alone! However, most e-commerce businesses treat search as an infrastructure cost like web hosting. Friends, retailers, countrymen… lend me your ears… if there’s one myth to dispel, it’s that search is “just another website feature” or “sunk cost.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Shaftesbury announces the opening of NICCE’S flagship store on Carnaby Street. The 1,400 sq ft store spans two floors and opens in Spring. It will be located on the corner of Carnaby Street and Beak Street at 57 Carnaby Street. The store will be the first physical flagship store for the London based brand. Samantha Bain-Mollison, Retail Director Shaftesbury says: “We are happy to announce that NICCE will open their first physical flagship store on Carnaby Street in such a prime location un
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Brian Rees has joined the board of Burnley based retailer The Original Factory Shop as a non-executive director. Rees is chair of Brand Consultancy, the IF Agency and is currently serving as an NED of Super League side Salford Red Devils, data consultancy Bespoke Intelligence and property company LivingCity.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Ben & Jerry’s has introduced a new flavour of ice-cream on a stick. Salted Caramel Brownie Peace Pop joins the equivalent snack in cookie dough ice-cream to give customers more choice. The new flavour consists of a sweet ice-cream in a salty caramel coating. It is available in a multi-pack with a recommended retail price. This story continues at Ben & Jerry’s adds a new flavour to its hand-held ice-creams.
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
Mike Anthony
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
I recently conducted a poll on LinkedIN asking how best to organize products on a shelf. The results were interesting, with the vast majority of respondents suggesting that the merchandising layout should follow the Shopper Decision Tree. And at one level, that makes sense. But there are some significant issues with this approach. Shopper Decision Trees are an important source of shopper insight , but like most data, it is only a guide.
Design Boom
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
looming over a blue-lit interior, the machinic installation's perpetual motion nods to life and human health's cyclical forces. The post WUUX studio installs rotating cyberpunk tower inside chinese concept store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Retail sales surged by 6.4 per cent in January, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today. Sales of clothing, footwear and personal accessories also recorded a 7 per cent year-on-year increase, while sales by restaurants, cafes and takeaway services rose by 6.2 per cent, and of household goods by 5.9 per cent. Food retailing recorded the largest monthly increase since last July, up by 4.5 per cent in January. .
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Ikea opens its first city centre store in the UK today with the company’s boss saying he hopes it will mean shoppers come to the retailer more often. Customers will be able to buy home accessories and soft furnishings at the new site in Hammersmith, west London, but they will also be able to see entire room sets and order beds, wardrobes and bookshelves for home deliveries.
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.
Dezeen
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Design studio Linehouse has filled a restaurant in a Shanghai art museum with mirrors and arched details informed by eastern and western art and design. Located inside the UCCA Edge museum, the New Wave by Da Vittorio restaurant was named after the original UCCA museum's opening exhibition The New Wave Art Movement, which also set the tone for its interiors.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Ice-cream maker Wall’s, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, is launching a series of products to mark the occasion. They include the Wall’s 100 year Rocket lolly – first made for the 1966 moon landing, and the Viennetta birthday cake. Horacio Cal, ice-cream marketing director at Wall’s owner Unilever, said: “For 100 years, This story continues at Wall’s celebrates 100 years of making ice-creams.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
The so-called “Avengers of Hip Hop” assembled last weekend to perform at this year’s Super Bowl half-time show. Dr Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar all took to the stage, performing to a crowd of 70,000 at California’s SoFi Stadium and an estimated 100 million worldwide. The music legends performed on a stage developed by British set designer Es Devlin.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Now is the time to invest in the metaverse, which is why 4SPACE has expanded its design studio to the metaverse, helping guide businesses through this new, virtual territory. Once a niche concept reserved for tech enthusiasts and their novel predictions of the future, the idea of a centralised virtual world, which takes the internet experience and upgrades it to a three-dimensional space has careened into the mainstream landscape in recent years.
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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Global restaurant chain KFC launches its first drone-delivery service, partnering with Wing, to deliver hot food direct to homes and workplaces in Logan, Queensland. . The drone-delivery service will be available to a small number of households in the South East Queensland suburbs of Kingston, Logan Central, Slacks Creek, Underwood, and Woodridge, and will gradually expand to include other nearby locations.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
British technology company, Dyson , has selected Victoria Square in the heart of Belfast city centre, to launch the first experiential space for the region. Located on the Lower Ground Mall of the extensive four-level scheme, close to the central atrium, Dyson has created a specially designed 200 sq. ft cube. The in-mall space provides visitors with a curated and futuristic space to interact with innovative electrical household products from the world-famous bagless vacuum cleaners, air treatmen
Fashion Retail
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Vadim Rogovskiy is CEO and co-founder of 3DLOOK, the global leader in AI-first mobile body measuring and fit solutions. Vadim is an angel investor and partner at Geek Ventures, an advisor and mentor at 500 Startups, and a Forbes “30 Under 30” alumni. I discovered 3DLOOK when writing about the fashion technology ecosystem. Then, in … More A few words with Vadim Rogovskiy, 3DLOOK CEO.
Talking Retail
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Nestlé has added a honey-flavoured version to its range of Shreddies cereals. Honey-flavoured cereals have proved popular with consumers in recent years, showing an increase in value of sales of 14.5% since 2019, according to analyst IRI. The new Shreddies cereal, called The Honey One, will be available to selected convenience stores progressively through this.
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
Design Week
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The Belgian government has revealed a new passport, which honours of the “jewels” of the country’s culture: comic strips. The new document has been designed by French design and engineering consultancy Thales Group and Belgian tech company Zetes. According to Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the document has been developed “in close cooperation with anti-fraud specialists of the.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The Reform Lounge Chair is 3D-printed and made out of plastic waste and bio composite. Merging art and technology into sustainable design pieces, Reform Lab uses state of the art technology, such as additive manufacturing to produce circular pieces of design furniture. The Reform Lounge Chair by Swedish studio Reform Lab features elegant curves and sinuous forms that give it new character every time the light changes. @ Reform Lab.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
With Omicron waning out, Melbourne CBD is launching an additional 20 new stores in the coming months in order to revive its retail wing. This comes after last year’s expansion which added 20 new stores to the precinct. Melbourne Central is home to 12 international renowned flagships: with the highly anticipated Lego store, the largest in the southern hemisphere, set to open in the coming months. .
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Gaming is a megatrend; for good reason, it’s an attractive playground for brands to get in touch with younger target groups: The community is curious, networked and active and gaming is a rapidly growing market with 176 billion US dollars in revenue (newzoo 2021) and 2.7 trillion gamers worldwide (IBISWorld 2020). Credits: Louis Vuitton. Brands can take advantage of this trend by developing their own games or integrating gamification elements into their retail store concepts.
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 Times
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Lidl GB has announced that it will be the first UK retailer to convert all its cotton staff uniforms to Fairtrade, the independent, third-party certification that partners with farmers and workers to negotiate better prices, decent working conditions, and a fairer deal overall.
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
For the record, brick and mortar retail shopping is alive and doing well! People are longing to get out and about, and shopping in person is one experience they crave. If you are planning to open a retail store, understand that finding the ideal space takes time and strategy. Before you start looking — create a checklist noting all the things you need in the space.
Retail Bound
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
A third-party logistics (3PL) provider typically handles your end-to-end order fulfillment, right from managing your inventory in warehouses, handling incoming orders, and receiving and packing goods, all through to delivering the goods to your customer’s doorstep. Different companies and industries can benefit from 3PL applications, including wholesale, retail, pharmaceutical, collateral distribution, eCommerce, subscription box services, and more.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Italian lighting specialist, Lodes, has joined forces with Italian architect, Vittorio Massimo, to create IVY. IVY is a minimal, geometric lighting piece composed of a ring hanging on a cable, which gives power to a made to measure LED module. Designed with single and double cables (IVY I and IVY V respectively), IVY responds to the need for flexibility, an increasingly contemporary theme in architectural practice and restoration, allowing the luminaire to be released from its ceiling derivation
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