Design Boom
MAY 12, 2022
‘I wanted to create crazy and unrealistic installations, all related to water and bathroom imagery,’ said creative director simon porte jacquemus. The post jacquemus creates a surreal blue version of his bathroom in selfridges london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MAY 4, 2022
When Covid hit and physical stores closed, many retailers were left floundering, trying to work out how to maintain their relationships with customers and remain relevant in their hearts and minds. Enter the acceleration of social commerce. “The role of social media is changing. It is now both the megaphone and the marketplace for brands. It is the new search, the new storefront and the new helpdesk,” observes Etienne Mérineau, senior director of marketing at Hootsuite.
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Retail Focus
MAY 10, 2022
Grosvenor has announced the opening of leading international Inditex clothing brand, Bershka, at Liverpool ONE, marking its regional debut. Spanning 8,000 sq ft on South John Street, the space houses the brand’s three main lines; Bershka, BSK and Man, as well as a number of exclusive ranges. Joining Zara and Pull & Bear, Berskha is the third Inditex brand to open a flagship store on Liverpool ONE’s South John Street.
Dezeen
MAY 5, 2022
A pink furry fashion boutique, a cosmetics store styled like a 1970s office and a streetwear outlet adorned with a chandelier of Nike trainers feature in this roundup of weird and wonderful retail interiors. The past year has seen a growing trend for over-the-top shop interiors, from stores containing surreal sculptures and installations to those masquerading as something else entirely.
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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.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
MAY 19, 2022
The FTC voted today to issue revised proposed Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, aka, the “Endorsement Guides.” In a 5-0 vote, including a yes vote from the FTC’s newest Commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya, the FTC agreed to publish their proposal in the Federal Register and will take comment on the updates from the public.
Design Wanted
MAY 30, 2022
At this year’s Salone del Mobile, the Host & Home showcase will present some of Thailand’s most talented entrepreneurs and designers whilst offering a wide range […]. The post Host & Home designers make the most out of materials made in Thailand appeared first on DesignWanted.
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Inside Retail
MAY 24, 2022
Retailers doling out single-use plastic bags in New South Wales face fines of up to $275,000 from Wednesday, June 1 as a statewide ban comes into force. NSW Environment Minister James Griffin said the reason for the single-use plastic bag ban was simple: “It will stop plastic getting into our environment at the source.”. “Single-use plastic is used by many of us for just a few convenient minutes, but it remains in our environment for many years, eventually breaking into microplastics,” Griffin c
Retail Focus
MAY 31, 2022
Sloane Stanley has announced the return of luxury retailer, Seraphina, to 340 King’s Road, marking the twelfth year running the brand has selected this space to show its collection of timeless, Indian-inspired apparel and homeware. . Following over a decade of success via annual appearances on the Sloane Stanley estate, luxury retailer Seraphina has recently opened again at 340 King’s Road, offering a curated collection of conscious clothing and homeware, crafted from India’s finest natural fab
Dezeen
MAY 24, 2022
New York practice Bunn Studio has revamped a furniture showroom set in a Renaissance building in Aarhus , Denmark, to look more like an apartment than a store. Designed for Danish cabinet maker Garde Hvalsøe , the showroom houses the brand's signature handcrafted kitchens and walk-in wardrobes alongside a selection of furnishings. Garde Hvalsøe's Aarhus showroom is set in a Renaissance building.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
MAY 12, 2022
Trade dress is a sub-category of trademarks traditionally reserved for product packaging. However, it can also include product design itself if the design elements claimed are distinctive and allow the consumer to recognize a single source as the producer or seller of the goods. Well known product design cases include high heels with contrasting red soles [1] , iconic electric guitar shapes [2] , and the green color of night-time cold medicines. [3].
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
Design Wanted
MAY 27, 2022
Opening the door to a completely new paradigm and way of manufacturing that reshapes the future – innovative Swedish design company Reform Design Lab creates groundbreaking […]. The post Paving a new way for circular furniture production: interview with Sweden-based Reform Design Lab appeared first on DesignWanted.
Design Boom
MAY 18, 2022
VOLGARE draws inspiration from milan's creative scene, while celebrating a mix of mexican, moroccan, spanish, and portuguese designs. The post puntofilipino’s eclectic store design in milan combines fashion with motorbike culture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MAY 26, 2022
Australian consumers are set to spend $8.8 billion during the coming months as mid-year seasonal sales ramp up and excess stock is sold. The Australian Retail Association (ARA) forecasts 52 per cent of consumers shopping mid-season sales will be doing so online. Around 6.2 million Australians will spend an average amount of $1420 each. NSW is expected to contribute $3.2 billion followed by Victoria at $1.9 billion and Queensland at $1.7 billion.
Retail Focus
MAY 24, 2022
Global e-commerce jumped to $26.7 trillion in the first year of the pandemic, a dramatic leap forward from a trend that had already hobbled many high street retailers. Unable to contend with the double whammy of changing consumer behaviour and a COVID-induced slump, dozens of brands fell into administration, from Arcadia and Debenhams to Monsoon and Cath Kidston, with the closure of hundreds of physical stores.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Dezeen
MAY 17, 2022
Indoor trees, natural light and a sculptural 12-metre-high waterfall help to create a calming shopping experience inside the Hyundai Seoul department store in Seoul , with interiors designed by Canadian studio Burdifilek. Hyundai Seoul , which opened last year, is the largest shopping centre in the South Korean capital and spans 89,100 square metres – the equivalent of around 13 football fields.
Retail Times
MAY 23, 2022
A lot has changed across the retail landscape in the last few years. The popularity of e-commerce soared in the last decade, and big brands and retailers embraced it as early adopters. But the pandemic came as a catalyst and made online retail a norm for businesses, regardless of their size, scale, and reach. Selling your products requires more than a great-looking website.
Design Wanted
MAY 24, 2022
At this year’s Salone del Mobile, Thailand will present a selection of Thai entrepreneurs offering a wide range of new products for the European market, which […]. The post Host & Home shines a spotlight on Thailand’s regional crafts appeared first on DesignWanted.
All Work
MAY 10, 2022
For those who work from a desk, finding time to exercise can be a struggle. . FlexiSpot created a solution; the Sit2Go Fitness Chair. It’s an office chair combined with an exercise bike. . Emma’s overall assessment of the chair is positive, and here’s why she believes it might be ideal for those who work from home. . Allwork.Space is supported by its readers, and this page contains sponsored links.
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
MAY 22, 2022
Congratulations! So, you’ve managed to launch a successful e-commerce business. Now what? At EIZ, we know a thing or two about e-commerce. And that doesn’t just come from designing and developing technology solutions for the industry. It also comes from the close relationships we’ve built with thousands of customers – successful and growing e-commerce businesses like you – and dozens of solutions partners, over many years.
Retail Focus
MAY 26, 2022
Let’s say you want to buy a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s — undoubtedly the most recognizable Jordans of all time. What do you do first? . Chances are you answered: type “Jordan 1” in search. Correct? . By Itamar Abramovich, Director of Data Products, Bright Data . Now, depending on your location, your search will give you the most relevant shopping items related to your query with prices, vendors and shipping details attached to a thumbnail of the shoes. .
Dezeen
MAY 27, 2022
Promotion: designer Fabio Novembre 's concept store for Italian furniture brand Natuzzi celebrates the brand's Puglian roots with an interior that reflects the culture, colours and traditions of the southern Italian region. Novembre, who was born in the Puglian city of Lecce, has created a "new retail concept" for Natuzzi at its Milan flagship store that will be launched during Milan design week next month.
Design Week
MAY 20, 2022
The Elizabeth line is set to open on 24 May at 6:30am, covering over 100km from the west of London (Reading and Heathrow) to the east of the city (Shenfield and Abbey Wood). While the idea of a railway connecting the west and east of the city has long been popular, the plans for the Elizabeth line (previously known as Crossrail) began in earnest in 2001, a collaboration between the Department for.
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 Wanted
MAY 22, 2022
A skillful welder brilliantly designing one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture in Germany – Roi B crafts a ‘T-Cord Chair’ from 56 tension cords and a 60mm steel […]. The post Inspired by iconic Pringles hyperbolic paraboloid – this chair is more than meets the eye appeared first on DesignWanted.
All Work
MAY 20, 2022
Lockers can be used to define spaces and create boundaries between work and non-work areas. . Hybrid work is driving the desire for personalisation and keyless access. People are also establishing boundaries to create a clearer distinction between work and life. And secure, personal storage spaces – as functional as they are – can help. . Lockers are an obvious but often overlooked amenity in shared workspaces.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Australian fashion companies can now apply to use a special trademark certifying their products are locally created. The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) today unveiled a world-first industry certified Australian Fashion Trademark, created with funding from a federal grant last May that also includes a campaign to drive demand for local brands both at home and abroad. .
Retail Focus
MAY 3, 2022
Many people today aspire to have extra income. Some people choose to open a retail shop, which could be the start of something bigger later. While retailers in the UK still face many challenges, there are plenty of opportunities for those who wish to start small. Fortunately, they can get small business relief, so they can continue their operations. .
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.
Inside Retail
MAY 29, 2022
Stockland has launched an incubator initiative it calls S Connect Starter aimed at assisting small businesses to grow and gain exposure and experience in its shopping centres. The program provides businesses with an opportunity to partner with Stockland to overcome traditional barriers to launching retail stores by giving them access to shopping centres.
Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2022
Coles supermarkets will roll out plastic bags made with 20 per cent marine waste and 80 per cent recycled plastic in stores across the country. The Marine Reusable Shopping Bag is made from recovered plastics from inland and ocean-feeding waterways, mainly in Malaysia. Coles’ chief sustainability, property and export officer Thinus Keevé said the new plastic bags offer a ‘practical and convenient’ way for customers to shop while also supporting a circular economy.
Inside Retail
MAY 22, 2022
Apparel retailer Alquemie Group will launch a network of National Geographic apparel stores in Australia and New Zealand. Managed by private-equity group Acta Capital, Alquemie Group last month acquired urban lifestyle apparel chain General Pants, at the time saying it was looking to add further brands to its stable which also includes Lego, Ginger & Smart, and SurfStitch.
Inside Retail
MAY 11, 2022
Australians are returning to shopping malls as Covid fears subside with Scentre Group reporting customer visitations up 12 per cent on 2021 levels during the first quarter. In an operational update filed with the ASZ, Scentre Group CEO Peter Allen said the mall operator saw “a significant increase in sales for our business partners, above pre-pandemic levels”.
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