July, 2020

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3 Predictions on How Covid-19 Will Change Retail Forever

RetailMinded

Contributed by Mark Hook, Global PR Director, Brightpearl. In the midst of a global pandemic main street is struggling. From Gap to Staples, retailers large and small are trying to maintain their business and stay afloat, with many wondering about the long-term impact of coronavirus on the retail and ecommerce industry. Indeed, there are growing signs that the pandemic could impose permanent lasting change on retailers far beyond the end of the shutdown with the after effects of coronavirus chan

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The winners of the 2020 V&A Illustration Awards have been revealed

Design Week

The winners of this year’s V&A’s Illustration Awards have been announced, and the line-up includes a dramatic take on Twitter policy and two pieces themed around refugees. The awards, which have been running since 1972, seek to celebrate illustration over a range of categories, from book covers to student work. This year’s shortlist included issues ranging from fairytales to refugee camps.

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Why Selling to CPGs Is So Freaking Hard

Shopperations

I have a passion for creating order and structure out of chaos. CPG Marketing vendor management and buying process is broken.

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What’s the Difference Between All These Face Masks?

Nahanco

There are a variety of face masks being worn today during the pandemic. And if you are in a public place where you will encounter other people, you should wear a mask according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). According to John Hopkins Medicine , “wearing cloth face masks or coverings in public when physical distancing can’t be observed, does offer protection against spread of COVID-19.”No mask will offer full protection and this blog i

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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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Digital Evolution Lab: The Lab

Callison RTKL

Lab participants completed their last week of the Pre-Lab on July 17th before finally embarking on the official Lab itself. The last week of the Pre-Lab included a very informative and engaging workshop called Web Apps with Rhino Compute led by Steve Baer of McNeel. The Lab participants were the lucky first individuals to be presented this new, enriching workflow—proprietarily developed by McNeel.

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Structural Engineers: Who, What, Why, and When

Onyx

Structural engineers are crucial to most projects, whether the project is a new building, a new bridge, or a renovation to an existing structure. Most people have heard of structural engineers but don’t really understand what we do as a profession and when we should be consulted. The following is an explanation of structural engineers: who we are, what we do, why we are important, and when you should consult us.

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Toyota reveals new logo and visual identity for Europe

Design Week

Toyota has unveiled a new logo and visual identity for its Europe division, which looks to oversee the car company’s journey into a “more progressive brand” The identity – designed by international consultancy The&Partnership – will be used across all internal and external brand communications. The&Partnership’s European design team is behind the work, which includes a redesigned logo, colour palette and typeface.

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Aesop's London store takes its colour from the red sandstone of Glamis Castle

Dezeen

Precast stone blocks coloured with red sandstone from Glamis Castle in Scotland form the walls of this refuge-style Aesop store that architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike has created in a west London shopping centre. The studio designed the small store for skincare brand Aesop to be a retreat from the bustling aisles of Westfield shopping centre in Sheperd's Bush.

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The Ultimate Guide to Trade Promotions

RepslyBlog

Trade promotions are a rather loose category. In general, they are classified as any promotional approach that hits these two criteria: They are driven and planned (even if not wholly executed by) product merchandisers. They occur within the point of purchase, i.e. retail.

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CPGers Who Rock it as Entrepreneurs - Carmen Brace

Shopperations

I first met Carmen Brace many years ago when we both worked for Conagra Brands. I admired her vibrant energy and sharp mind, so even after both of us left the corporate world, I followed Carmen's entrepreneurial story and always looked forward to seeing what she was going to do next.

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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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Brand Creative’s Ixora retail project is a delicate balance of history, nature, and science

Design Middleeast

Boutique firm Brand Creative delivered the retail project Ixora recently. Ixora is a certified organic skincare brand and is brainchild of Dr Nader Sheasha, a pharmacist specialising in herbal medicine. The firm was appointed to develop the brand strategy, brand identity, packaging, staff uniforms, social media strategy, photographic art direction and interiors.

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What COVID-19 Has Taught Us About eCommerce Spending

RetailMinded

Contributed by Zach Thomann, EVP and GM of PFS. Despite spikes of COVID-19 cases in certain parts of the country, some brick-and-mortar retailers are gearing up for limited reopenings. Malls and grocery stores will likely be less crowded than before with new safety protocols in place. Although some shoppers will be looking forward to returning to their favorite brick-and-mortar retailers, others may now be inclined to still shop from the comfort (and safety) of their couch.

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Nissan reveals new logo for the “digital world”

Design Week

Nissan has revealed its first new logo in 20 years, which looks to connect the brand’s “rich heritage” with a digital future. The Japanese car company revealed the logo, along with a new model of electric car, at a “digital world premiere” In a statement on its US website , the company detailed the design process and outlined the uses for the updated brand identity.

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Forte Forte fashion boutique in Madrid is filled with shapely details

Dezeen

A pale geometric relief wall offsets brass and green- marble decor details in this Madrid boutique designed by creative duo Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana. Madrid's Forte Forte store occupies a corner plot in Salamanca – a glamorous district of the city known for its boulevards lined with luxury fashion boutiques and upscale restaurants. It was designed by the brand's co-founder, Giada Forte and her partner, art director Robert Vattilana.

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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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Retail Audit Checklist

RepslyBlog

For CPG companies selling at retail, retail audits are an important part of maintaining a strong shelf presence. This checklist covers 37 different metrics that you're reps should be measuring every time they conduct an audit to ensure you have the most accurate and valuable data available.

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Retail Reopening Tips

Jahabow

The country’s retail outlets are beginning to reopen but there’s still confusion on how to best protect against the coronavirus. For essential businesses and even non-essential ones, mitigating the risk of spreading infection is vital for keeping employees and customers healthy, and business doors open. By taking additional steps, your brand can build a reputation of safety — something that goes a long way when they’re facing a long road of recovery ahead.

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5 Smart Cafe Renovation Ideas For A Tight Budget

Fuhrmann Construction

A quick remodel or renovation can make a huge difference to the overall appearance and perception of a café. What is the first impression you want to create for your customers when they walk through the door? This can be a challenging question to answer. It can also lay the foundation for the changes you want to make to the physical space. Are you trying to serve a different customer base with the renovation?

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ACTION IN RETAIL Debuted With Stand-Out Sessions & Speakers

RetailMinded

DENVER, CO — June 28, 2020 — ACTION IN RETAIL is pleased it’s debut virtual experience took place on July 22nd, 2020 and is now available for on-demand sessions through August 21, 2020. ACTION IN RETAIL , co-hosted by IBM, Lightspeed and Zoovu, was a one-day live digital experience that provided inclusive, diverse and accessible business solutions and content to help retailers of all sizes navigate and thrive as the sector builds back better.

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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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“World’s first” plastic-free paper-based spirits bottle unveiled by Diageo

Design Week

Diageo, the makers of alcoholic drinks like Johnnie Walker whisky, Guinness and Smirnoff, has unveiled what it says is the “world’s first” 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle. The technology is the product of a newly established partnership between Diaego and venture management company Pilot Lite, named Pulpex Limited. The “world-leading sustainable packaging technology company” will roll out the paper-based bottles from early next year, starting with Diag

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Gabriel Chipperfield gives London newsagents Shreeji a plush revamp

Dezeen

A traditional newsagent in central London has been given a makeover by Gabriel Chipperfield and his design studio Selected Work to create "an Alice in Wonderland experience" with a warren of luxurious rooms behind the shop. Shreeji , a newsagent and tobacconist located on Chiltern Street in London's affluent Marylebone neighbourhood, was established by Sandeep Garg in 1982 and has since become a go-to spot for locals to pick up sweets, snacks and find an international roster of magazines.

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Beer Sales And Merchandising Tips From an Industry Expert

RepslyBlog

Selling beer is easier said than done - you know that. Your team works hard to brew delicious beer and build a unique brand image. Your sales reps fight tooth and nail to get your cases in as many stores as they can. Unfortunately, that’s only half the battle. To actually get your beer into the hands of consumers, your brand has to outperform your competitors at the point of sale - the liquor store.

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Want the customer’s eyes on your product? Try removing the ceiling.

Fixture Lab

How painting the ceiling can help to upgrade the store and focus the shopper’s attention on the product below. Over the years, we have recommended painting the ceiling to a lot of stores. Sometimes the ceiling in a store is messy, dirty or distracting because there are so many colors going on up there. A lot of the time the ceiling is just painted white (or some other light color) and the net effect is unoffensive…but uninspired.

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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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Lumsden Design

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How This Grocery Chain Met Consumer Demand During COVID-19

RetailMinded

When Keshet Teamim began their journey to provide online grocery shopping, they weren’t expecting to be perfectly placed to respond to the new COVID-19-fueled spike in demand for online grocery shopping. But when the novel coronavirus pushed a sudden rise in demand for online grocery deliveries, the medium-sized chain of grocery stores in central Israel was ready to deliver.

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Rangers FC reveals new crest and visual identity for “digital era”

Design Week

Scottish football club Rangers has been given a new brand identity from design consultancy See Saw, which seeks to modernise the team’s appearance for the “digital era” The studio, also based in Scotland, has designed a new crest, bespoke typeface and visual assets for the premiership team. Rangers is based in Glasgow and is the fourth oldest club in Scotland, having been founded in 1872.

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Commune designs Serra marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles to be airy and luxurious

Dezeen

Oak and brass display cabinets fill this cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles that local studio Commune designed to look like a jewellery store. Commune designed the store for Portland brand Serra that sells and produces cannabis products, from caramel treats to pre-rolled joints. Serra, whose Portland flagship was designed by OMFGCo and JHL Design , tasked Commune to create a Los Angeles store with a similar palette of white, cream and pale wood.

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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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Welcoming a New Era of Retail Operations at the Curb

Theatro

In the post-pandemic era, curbside pickup has become a focal point for the retail industry, a new must-have offering a way to keep stores operating, protect employee and customer health while serving customers, and establish their reputation as a company that steps up in time of crisis. But at what cost? Many retailers without a pre-existing BOPIS or curbside services reacted fast by cobbling something together quick and throwing labor at the problem.

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Digital Evolution Lab: The Pre-Lab Part 2

Callison RTKL

The Digital Evolution Pre- Lab kicked-off on the 22 nd of June with Sol Amour of Autodesk leading an inspiring discussion on bridging the present and the future, and how hackathons have brought about real, tangible change to the AEC industry. So far, p articipants also enjoyed two virtual workshops with Nate Miller of Proving Ground and Daniel Gijsbers of Autodesk —an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skillsets surrounding a multitude of computational design topics.

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What Is the Difference Between Reclaimed & Antique Wood vs. Sustainable Wood?

Elmwood Timber

When it comes to choosing wood for your next commercial construction project, sustainability should be at the forefront of your discussion. Choosing a sustainable wood, however, can be pretty tricky if you aren’t sure how to differentiate between sustainable and non-sustainable products. You also need to understand the difference between sustainable and reclaimed.

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Sessions & Speakers for ACTION IN RETAIL 2020 Announced

RetailMinded

DENVER, CO — July 16, 2020 — ACTION IN RETAIL is pleased to welcome Co-Hosts IBM, Lightspeed and Zoovu to their debut, virtual experience that will provide inclusive, diverse and accessible business solutions and content to help retailers of all sizes navigate and thrive as the sector builds back better. Additionally, ACTION IN RETAIL Is excited to reveal it’s speakers and educational line-up, all aimed to help boost retailer success as they navigate retail during these challenging and unp

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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.