Retail Focus

MARCH 28, 2023

Two or three decades ago, a recession hit Europe, the North American countries, and then descended into the Middle East and Asia. Then, not so long ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to the way people shop, and those changes are expected to continue even as the pandemic fades away. One of the most important shifts is the increased use of e-commerce and online shopping.

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Retail Times

MARCH 6, 2023

Sustainability is rising in importance in the complex mix of factors that go to make up brand equity.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI), the metaverse and ChatGPT are creating the biggest buzz so far this year, and it’s no surprise to see the fashion industry catching the wave. Last year saw numerous brands launching virtual collections, including Gucci, Adidas, Zara and Prada. Gucci’s “digital shoes” are only designed to be worn in the metaverse, there’s no actual physical product available.

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Design Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

the sunlit interiors host a monolithic brick centerpiece which opens up into a locally-made, solid oakwood dome. The post KITH to open williamsburg flagship, its second location in brooklyn appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 31, 2023

Milan Design Week will witness PROWL Studio and M4 Factory‘s debut of the sustainable PEEL Chair at the Expect Death exhibition, held at Alcova’s new venue […] The post The PEEL Chair is hemp-based, biodegradable and compostable appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Dezeen

MARCH 24, 2023

American clothing brand Kith has created a flagship store in Williamsburg , Brooklyn, that uses brick, wood and steel to reference the industrial history of the neighbourhood. Designed by Kith 's founder Ronnie Fieg and the brand's in-house team of architects, the Williamsburg location is located in the Gensler -designed 25 Kent Plaza office building, where Kith also has its corporate offices.

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Retail Times

MARCH 6, 2023

As consumers strive to become more sustainable, they are increasingly demanding ethically sourced products such as bananas, chocolate and coffee, says the Fairtrade Foundation as its annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign gets under way.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 1, 2023

Retail theft has hit record levels in Australia, government statistics show, putting pressure on grocery giants Woolworths Group Ltd and Coles Group Ltd that are already struggling with soaring supply costs and freight blockages. Store theft rose 23.7 per cent in New South Wales, the home state of a third of Australians, from 2021 to 2022, state government figures showed on Thursday, the fastest year-on-year increase since records began in 1995.

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Design Boom

MARCH 9, 2023

a wavy polished stainless steel ceiling generously scales up the height of the space. The post woven bamboo installation by AIM architecture drapes over fashion store atrium in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 30, 2023

From Nowatch to Myoovi, Wear A+ and Neural Sleeve – the future of wearable technology in healthcare is here, presenting powerful opportunities and altering our way […] The post How wearable technology is revolutionizing healthcare with endless possibilities appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Dezeen

MARCH 30, 2023

Italian studio Andrea Tognon Architecture has collaborated with former Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott to renovate the brand's flagship store in Milan. Located on Via della Spiga, one of Milan's famed shopping streets, the store sits within the 18th-century Palazzo Perusati, which was recently transformed by real estate company Hines into a luxury retail development.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 27, 2023

Pop-up experiences that last a few days or several months have been around for the last decade, but post-Covid we have seen a huge increase in this form of retail which is in large part driven by the increase in D2C brands looking to explore physical interaction with their audiences. The key downfall of a D2C brand in the eyes of a consumer is the lack of physical presence where you get the chance to pick up, turn on or try on its products.

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Retail Times

MARCH 22, 2023

Emotions run high among UK shoppers, new research has revealed. ‘Comfort’ (34%), ‘curiosity’ (28%) and ‘nostalgia’ (19%) are among the top feelings consumers experience when buying a new product, according to a revealing new survey of 8,000 consumers.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2023

Martin Hosking has been appointed CEO and MD of the Redbubble Group, effective immediately. Outgoing CEO Michael Ilczynski resigned to pursue other opportunities in a non-competitive area and will provide assistance to Hosking until June 30 to ensure a smooth transition. “While I am disappointed the group has not returned to growth under my leadership, I am proud of the progress we have made towards achieving our strategic objectives,” said Ilczynski.

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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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Design Boom

MARCH 3, 2023

jacquemus takes over galeries lafayette to showcase its 'obsessions,' inviting visitors to explore oversized and interactive installations. The post explore galeries lafayette’s ‘jacquemus obsessions’ pop-up in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 20, 2023

Antoniolupi’s origin dates back to 1950 in Fucecchio, a town in the province of Florence, where a small workshop specialized in processing glass for furnishings was […] The post The iconic Antoniolupi unveiled their latest products at ISH, in Frankfurt appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Dezeen

MARCH 23, 2023

American fashion brand Khaite has opened its flagship store in SoHo , New York City – a cement-trowelled and steel-lined interior with an evergreen tree planted into its shop floor. The store was designed by Khaite 's founder and creative director, Catherine Holstein and her husband New York-based architect, Griffin Frazen. The Khaite flagship store is located in SoHo, New York City It occupies a Corinthian column-fronted building in SoHo, capped with Italianate cast-iron modillion cornices, des

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Retail Focus

MARCH 28, 2023

Swaine , a luxury goods brand that has been a fixture of London’s high-end retail landscape since 1750, has opened its largest store yet on New Bond Street, the centrepiece of its most radical rebrand in 273 years. The new flagship store spans 7,000 square feet, with a ground floor and mezzanine level, showcasing Swaine’s range of men’s and women’s leather goods and luggage, along with Herbert Johnson hats and Brigg umbrellas.

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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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Retail Times

MARCH 1, 2023

Nostalgic desserts such as Arctic Roll and Jam Roly Poly are enjoying a renaissance, as new sales data from Ocado has revealed rising consumer spending on frozen desserts.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 28, 2023

Luxury skincare brand La Prairie has partnered with Heinemann Tax & Duty Free to launch a luxury beauty lounge at Sydney International airport. The lounge offers a customised luxury spa service with a skincare consultation for travellers. The store has a welcome lounge and two private treatment rooms where customers can choose from a range of treatment options to suit their needs.

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Design Boom

MARCH 22, 2023

the chairs are laid out as small-scale installations in bottega veneta's london, milan, paris, rome, and berlin stores. The post gaetano pesce’s resin-dipped ‘come stai?’ chairs land in bottega veneta flagship stores appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 17, 2023

Kvadrat will be featured in the exhibition THIS IS DENMARK hosted at Alcova for the Milan Design Week 2023 “Kvadrat is as much an approach to […] The post Kvadrat’s long and disruptive path towards sustainability appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Hunton Andrews Kurth

MARCH 2, 2023

The FTC has announced the next step in its ongoing review of the “Green Guides.” According to the FTC’s most recent announcement, it is zeroing-in on “recyclable” claims and will be hosting a workshop titled “ Talking Trash at the FTC: Recyclable Claims and the Green Guides.” During the workshop, panelists will discuss the kinds of recyclable claims that consumers see in the marketplace, how they perceive or interpret those claims, and the current state of recycling in the U.S.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 31, 2023

Street-fashion retailer size? is opening three new concept stores across the Midlands on Monday 3 rd April. These three new stores represent the expansion of size? following successful store openings in Liverpool and Stockholm in 2022, which align with the retailer’s design direction of paying homage to the history and architecture of the local areas.

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Retail Times

MARCH 30, 2023

The subject of the tech skills gap remains a hot topic of conversation in both tech and wider business circles, with Fortune recently reporting on how the gap may well widen if uptake of tech careers continues to remain low amongst Gen Z.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2023

Research by Reluv, an online fashion retailer, in partnership with Monash University students, has revealed that about 75 per cent of Australians purchased used clothing last year. According to their Fashion Resale Report 2022, economic considerations follow sustainability as the primary two motivators of second-hand clothing purchases. The study found that 73 per cent of Australians said they purchase pre-owned apparel, 80 per cent believe they wear less than 60 per cent of their wardrobe, and

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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 Boom

MARCH 11, 2023

the store can be wheeled around the city to activate vacant urban lots, with traditional japanese style form to meld into the urban fabric. The post japanese SHOPKIT mobile store can be assembled with ease like DIY furniture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 10, 2023

To get a step closer to the world 2.0 that we all want, there’s been a rise in groundbreaking softwares and web design enhancing the power […] The post Innovative digital design and data visualizations that shed light on global warming appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Mindful Design

MARCH 29, 2023

Starting in the 1960s, acrylic made its way into interior design and never left. Acrylic furniture became an attractive option for designers seeking an airy, versatile and modern-looking material to go with the interiors of the modern world. With no bulk or heaviness, and the transparency and elegance of glass, it proved to be a […] The post Recycled Acrylic and Its Use in Sustainable Interior Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 31, 2023

Polestar, the electric car manufacturer, has agreed to lease a 2,495 sq ft unit on a 10-year lease at Cribbs Mall, Bristol. The site will be its first in the South West and its fifth in the UK, as it seeks to continue its expansion and encourage more people to choose electric vehicles. The new Polestar showroom, named Polestar Cribbs, will feature its range of electric cars including the sports car/grand tourer Polestar 1, the compact executive car Polestar 2 and the recently launched mid-size l

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