March, 2022

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dior flagship store reopens in paris after sweeping makeover by peter marino

Design Boom

unfolding 10,000sqm, the rejuvenated dior flagship now accommodates a dazzling boutique, a gallery space, a restaurant, three gardens, and a 200-meter guest suite. The post dior flagship store reopens in paris after sweeping makeover by peter marino appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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‘Passion never fails’: Why Casetify is going all in on the metaverse

Inside Retail

Back in March 2021, Wesley Ng, like much of the world, became aware of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for the first time. “I got a bit of FOMO,” the co-founder and CEO of Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify, said at the Marketing Pulse virtual conference last week. “So we created a one-of-one piece of collectible art, a phone case NFT, which is interoperable in metaverse space.

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The importance of investing in the community 

Retail Focus

It is now widely accepted that the role of retail destinations has evolved considerably. Changes that had taken hold in the last decade have been accelerated by the pandemic and by the ensuing change in consumer habits. The response both from the retail industry and the real estate owners/investors has been widespread and varied. But the common theme is ‘relevance’.

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Wrigley’s Extra chewing gum drops “dental hygiene” codes in global rebrand

Design Week

Wrigley’s Extra chewing gum has rebranded to move away from dental hygiene cues and instead focus on its variety of flavours. Brand consultancy Elmwood has crafted the new look, which will roll out across Wrigley’s Extra products around the world. The product is known by various names overseas, including Orbit and Freedent. The ambition for the rebrand was to drop the “traditional look built.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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IP in the Metaverse: An Overview for Retailers in a New Landscape

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The metaverse is a new way to engage with computers through artificial intelligence (AI), widespread connectivity, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Instead of interacting with a two-dimensional application or website via screen and keyboard, the metaverse adds a figurative “third dimension” for users to explore in an intuitive, realistic manner.

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GREY GOOSE Vodka launches new Essences range in the UK for the first time

Retail Times

GREY GOOSE, the vodka most recommended by bartenders and the leader in the super-premium category, is proud to introduce GREY GOOSE Essences, made with GREY GOOSE Vodka infused with real fruit essences and cold-distilled botanicals. As the brand’s most expansive innovation to date, the range is crafted with natural flavours and was meticulously developed with the highest-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that have become synonymous with GREY GOOSE.

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7-Eleven to pay $595,000 after chain misled franchisee about lease terms

Inside Retail

Convenience chain 7-Eleven must pay $595,000 to a franchisee after the Victoria Supreme Court found the franchisor had made misleading statements about the term of a franchise agreement. The retailer was found to have breached the Australian Consumer Law in its pre-purchase dealings with Yong Li and Zhe Wang who bought the 7-Eleven Heathmont store in 2015.

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Woking’s Victoria Place welcomes Moss Bros

Retail Focus

Moss Bros has launched a new concept store at Victoria Place, the recently launched £700 million regeneration scheme in Woking town centre co-owned by Woking Borough Council and Moyallen Group. Occupying a 2742 sq ft space, the brand has opened on Victoria Place’s Henry Plaza. . The Moss Bros new concept store is designed to meet the needs of every shopper, including a dedicated style suite with its own fitting room and a cash desk for private appointments.

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Design, Climate, Action: education is exploring new ways to teach sustainability

Design Week

When it comes to the climate crisis, there’s no right answer. As our Design, Climate, Action series highlights, designers are constantly adapting their work, often in reaction to new challenges or break-throughs. But how do you teach a new generation of designers about sustainability in an ever-changing environment? “We’re comfortable being uncomfortable,” says Rebecca Wright.

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Meta4Space launches NFT collection to helps brands enter the Metaverse

Design Wanted

Following the launch of its exclusive NFT furniture collection, we spoke to 4SPACE founder and design director Firas Alsahin, who shared his thoughts on the value […]. The post Meta4Space launches NFT collection to helps brands enter the Metaverse appeared first on DesignWanted.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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Singapore Seeks to Bolster Skillset for its Sustainable Finance Professionals

Eye on ESG

In a further effort to help listed companies align their ESG-related disclosures in line with other international standards and best practices, and to build on ESG reporting landscape in Singapore , the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) have identified 12 technical skills and competencies for professionals within the sustainable finance sector.

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jacquemus installs all-white 24-hour vending machine in milan

Design Boom

on the occasion of milan fashion week fall 2022, jacquemus installed its already successful 24/24 retail concept in the italian city. The post jacquemus installs all-white 24-hour vending machine in milan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail welcomes expansion of national plastic recycling fund

Inside Retail

The Australian government has announced an additional investment of $60 million in the Recycling Modernisation Fund, bringing the total investment to $250 million. The fund will focus on advanced plastic recycling technology and tackle problematic single-use plastics like bread bags, chip packets, cereal box liners, chocolate wrappings. “This new funding stream, dedicated to helping solve the problem of hard to recycle plastic waste, demonstrates our determination to invest in Australian industr

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Kate Spade New York celebrates the opening of a new store at the Boulevard, Northern Ireland

Retail Focus

Global lifestyle brand, kate spade new york, is to open its first Northern Irish store in April 2022, at designer outlet, The Boulevard. . Taking prime position at the entrance of the Lotus Property-owned scheme, which is positioned on the A1 corridor between Belfast and Dublin, the 1458 Sq ft store will open April 2022, offering a range of product categories, including ready-to-wear, handbags, accessories, small leather goods, tech accessories and jewellery. .

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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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The future of remote collaboration

Design Week

Many compromises have been necessary for the shift to hybrid working. Without the same face-to-face energy, some consultancies struggled to maintain their spontaneity and drive – at least at first. But remote processes also bring a wealth of opportunities. “It’s the best of both worlds,” says Olivia Owen, HR manager at strategic design and innovation consultancy Seymourpowell.

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Rising Trend in NFT Litigation Over Popular Brands

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Two leading international brands have filed lawsuits in 2022 to prevent the sale of digital NFTs depicting their physical products, and both cases will test existing trademark law and impact online retailers of NFTs. In January 2022, the French luxury brand Hermès filed a lawsuit alleging trademark infringement and dilution against Mason Rothschild, an American artist who created a series of NFT digital artworks depicting Hermès Birkin handbags—and who has previously sold Birkin digital artwork

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White Wall Treatment Brightens Up Small Boba Store Design

Mindful Design

Boba Store Design: Mindful Design Consulting All pictures: Mindful Design Consulting Boba Spot is a small bubble tea and ice cream store in a busy college area, next to the San Diego State University campus. With make-to-order fruit-infused boba tea, handcrafted ice cream, milk tea and smoothies on the menu, the store is a great […]. The post White Wall Treatment Brightens Up Small Boba Store Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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the new HAYDON shanghai store seamlessly combines retro decor with sci-fi accents

Design Boom

eastern-style textures and colors steadily constrast 'space station' details, creating a new form of eclecticism. The post the new HAYDON shanghai store seamlessly combines retro decor with sci-fi accents appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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The impact of the image: how graphic design can elevate your brand

Inside Retail

If you’re an entrepreneur trying to start or grow a business this year, you need a way to stand out from the competition. With 5.4 million new businesses started in 2021 in the US alone and that number rising every year, saying you’ve got your work cut out for you is one hell of an understatement. At FMD, we can confidently say that we offer some of the very best brand designs Melbourne has to offer.

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Key trends that will help retailers respond to growing consumer confidence

Retail Focus

Keeping pace with consumer trends and changing behaviours is key to the success of retail operations, particularly when managing the impact of current global events on supply chains to ensure they’re able to consistently meet demand. . According to the latest CBI quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, consumer confidence is growing as retail sales volumes were 16% higher than seasonal norms in February.

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How Hermes rebranded as Evri with an ever-changing logo

Design Week

The courier company previously known as Hermes has gone through a complete make-over at the hands of design studio Superunion and type foundry Monotype. Superunion was brought in after winning a pitch as part of an ongoing transformation at the courier, including a significant investment in customer service, which follows a period of growth during the COVID pandemic.

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Co-op Group CEO Steve Murrells To Step Down At AGM – Shirine Khoury-Haq Appointed Interim Group CEO 

Retail Times

The Co-op has today, 25 March, announced that its Group CEO, Steve Murrells will step down following this year’s AGM in May. At the same time the Board has chosen to appoint Shirine Khoury-Haq, Group CFO and CEO of Co-op Life Services as its Interim Group CEO.

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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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DHL Express announces roll-out of 270 new electric vans for its last-mile fleet

E Delevry

DHL Express has announced the roll-out of 270 new electric vans, which will become part of its last-mile fleet. The company has committed to having a 100% electric UK-wide courier fleet by 2030. It follows the introduction last year of 50 electric vans. The 270 new vans will go live between May and September, operating out of more than 30 different locations, including London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton Liverpool, Sheffield, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

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stainless steel tubes and wooden joints assemble bloomdesign’s retail store in china

Design Boom

the overall spatial experience is unfolded around the central architectural installation that blends tradition and modernity. The post stainless steel tubes and wooden joints assemble bloomdesign’s retail store in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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David Jones struggles through a tough first half

Inside Retail

Lockdowns and store closures have severely affected David Jones’ first-half performance, with sales turnover and concessions declining by 9.2 per cent. Online sales rose 44.2 per cent however, and contributed 28.1 per cent of total sales during this period, and comparable store sales fell 9 per cent – only to pick up in the last six weeks of the period, including Boxing day sales, growing 3.2 per cent. .

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New luxury FLANNELS store opens in Preston

Retail Focus

Frasers Group plc has opened the doors to its latest FLANNELS store in Preston. The next generation luxury retailer continues with the commitment to investing in retail and bringing world-class shopping destinations to new locations throughout the UK. Situated in Deepdale Shopping Park, the 15,000 sq ft. site will house a selection of carefully curated men’s, women’s and junior luxury designer clothing and accessories from some of the most coveted luxury names in fashion, including Alexander McQ

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Design Council asks the public to take part in designing future train stations

Design Week

The Design Council and Network Rail are rolling out the next part of a plan to redesign the nations railway stations by inviting the public to experience proposed designs in virtual reality. There are about 2,000 small and medium train stations in the UK. Now, Network Rail is appealing to the British public and asking them to take an active part in a comprehensive programme that will lead to the.

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Modern Boba Bar Design Uses Bright Splashes of Yellow

Mindful Design

Boba Bar Design: Mindful Design Consulting All pictures: Mindful Design Consulting A new Leafly Boba Bar franchise is opening in Huntsville, Alabama, and Mindful Design Consulting is behind its interior design and catching wall graphics. Our goal was an airy, fresh space, with a modern look, cool vibes and lots of character. We achieved this […].

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DHL Parcel UK partners with ZigZag to extend returns service

E Delevry

DHL Parcel UK has partnered with returns platform ZigZag giving access to DHL’s Just Right Returns service for ZigZag’s network of more than 100 retailers, including Selfridges, GAP and Superdry. ZigZag retailers will be able to offer their customers the option to return their parcels at any one of DHL’s 3,500 ServicePoints nationwide for next day collection, with returns then being delivered back to the retailers the following day.

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snarkitecture’s ‘manifest’ wellness club is a modern space for self-care in DC

Design Boom

the wellness club in D.C. integrates a coffee shop, cocktail bar, retail boutique, and barber shop. The post snarkitecture’s ‘manifest’ wellness club is a modern space for self-care in DC appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.