RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
2021 is in full swing and the reality is, it isn’t necessarily a breeze for small merchants in particular to capture consumer attention or dollars. This said, customers are spending despite the challenges of COVID-19. In fact, retail sales jumped over 5% at the start of 2021 and consumers do not seem to be slowing down when it comes to spending.
All Work
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
In a hybrid workforce world, it’s not only about the plexiglass. It’s about the person. Offices must change not only how they look, but how they accommodate a diverse hybrid workforce. Laura Vierling from Perkins+Will explores the design requirements of the post-pandemic workplace for unique requirements and personalities. This article was originally published on Work Design Magazine.
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Design Week
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Peugeot has revealed a new logo to mark the brand’s “upmarket” growth following a decade of transformation. The new design, which recalls its logos from the 1960s, has been created by the Peugeot Design Lab in collaboration with the company’s global brand design studio. Since 1850, the French marque has had ten logos, all of which featured the lion emblem.
Dezeen
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
Dutch architect Anne Holtrop has remodelled Maison Margiela 's concept store in London adding walls cast in textile moulds to reflect the brand's garment construction techniques. Located at 22 Bruton Street, the boutique is laid out across 190-square-metres and displays Maison Margiela's Co-Ed collections , with men's and women's ready-to-wear alongside accessories such as shoes, jewellery and eyewear.
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Chutegerdeman
FEBRUARY 20, 2021
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Trade Group
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Where are my pants? Celebrate getting back to work with a special event. For many companies, the days of WFH (work from home), endless Zoom calls, athleisure “business attire” (AKA, sweat pants) and dare we say, no-pants required … will soon come to an end. The past year has been difficult for many reasons, but eventually, we will return to the office and face-to-face interactions with coworkers, clients and friends.
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Bay Cities
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Here we go again! It doesn’t seem to be getting better with the supply of linerboard and the raging consumption of this darling. We are witnessing a perfect storm in linerboard supply. Manufacturers are coming off a wild whipsaw holiday season, when demand for boxes skyrocketed and the industry, already dealing with input costs like run away transportation costs, rising OCC costs, and labor blasted with COVID-19, struggled just to keep up.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
The first Augmented Reality (AR) British Sign Language (BSL) book for children and a virtual stage-building platform have joined the government’s tech innovation scheme Digital Catapult. Digital Catapult’s Augmentor programme works with promising start-ups that use immersive technology to help bring them to market through workshops and networking.
T Insights
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Aside from client projects, our Tchai Brand Building team has kept a busy agenda as of late in the celebration of our jubilee year. With a passion for ambience and stories we collaborated with artist JA-DE, and came up with an aesthetic homewear goodie for all kinds of environments… (from the bathroom and bedroom to your living room or your home office!).
FC Dadson
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
2020 was a long year for most retailers. The Covid pandemic closed stores and caused millions of people to stay home and shop online instead. So what will 2021 look like?
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
Retail Prophet
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
By Reilly Stephens. In 2019 Netflix CEO Reid Hastings sent an internal memo to shareholders addressing the competitive landscape and set out how Netflix would continue driving subscription and viewership. Only a couple of months prior, Disney had announced their foray into streaming, leaving many feeling uneasy, seeing Disney as an imminent threat to Netflix’ subscriber rate.
RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
As a marketplace seller, you’re probably familiar with the standard advice for e-commerce marketing: take out ads on sites like Google, issue coupons, and use social media to name just a few examples. But if you’re hoping to be a successful seller, you may want to go beyond the basics. We turned to two experts at DealNews to get their best insider tips on how to market your marketplace store.
Bay Cities
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Setting your products apart from the competition in retail space is a priority for you and your fellow stakeholders. When you have the opportunity for a point-of-purchase, or POP display, the right style and design are key to drawing attention to your brand and products in retail stores.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Irish language channel TG4 has revealed a new brand identity and range of animated idents, to match the platform’s positioning of “Expect the unexpected” The updated look has been designed by London-based agency Red Bee Creative and has begun to roll out. The work was a collaboration with TG4’s in-house design team. Deconstructing the logo.
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.
Retail Design Institute
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Claudia Cerchiara, RDI. Claudia joined the Retail Design Institute’s Ohio Chapter in 2008. She was a valued and dedicated member who served first as Chapter Secretary, Vice President and then President before becoming International President in 2017. She continued to serve as International Chairwoman until October 2020.
Frank Mayer
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
This year marks Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.’s 90 th anniversary, and the milestone has caused me to pause and reflect on our journey. What began as a humble screen-printing operation started by my grandfather in 1931 has evolved into a renowned company in the point of purchase and kiosk industries. We’ve designed, engineered, prototyped, and manufactured merchandising displays, interactive kiosks, and store fixtures for some of the world’s best-known companies.
RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Individuals and businesses that sell online or offline understand the elements of retail and wholesale. However, there is a larger audience that seeks valuable information. If you are looking to translate the differences between the two, then you are in the right spot. Retail and wholesale each have amazing benefits, but they also each have their challenges.
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.
Bay Cities
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
Have you ever ordered something and felt immediate disappointment when you received it? Without trying it out or even seeing the item itself, you couldn't shake the feeling that you had made a mistake?
Design Week
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Design studio 20something has created the new identity for ocean plastic enterprise Seven Clean Seas (SCS), which resists “surf and hippy-inspired” eco-clichés. The work includes a complete visual overhaul as well as strategy guidelines for the organisation as it begins to expand its reach. [link]. SCS was established in 2018 in Singapore and now spans five countries, attracting thousands of beach clean-up volunteers.
Dezeen
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
The minimalist , utilitarian interior of this store in Copenhagen by local studio Aspekt Office provides a neutral backdrop for the colourful clothing and homeware that it sells. Located on Niels Hemmingens Gade where it meets the city's pedestrian shopping street Strøget, the OCE concept store occupies a building that dates back to 1736. Products are displayed across white and coral-coloured shelves in the home department.
RepslyBlog
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
2021 is shaping up to be filled with opportunities and obstacles for CPG businesses and their field teams. COVID-19 cases continue to rise, vaccination campaigns are slower than anticipated, and continued economic uncertainty looms large; but most brands are optimistic they can get back on track in the year ahead. What are the opportunities awaiting in the year ahead ?
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
Chutegerdeman
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Customers shop online these days. It’s faster, easier, and more convenient for them to shop from the comfort of their own homes. Yet, convenience, in this case, comes with plenty of cybersecurity threats. And, it’s your job to protect your business and your customers from hackers. Here’s how. . Over the last few years, e-commerce enjoyed significant growth.
Bay Cities
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
When your product sell-through numbers aren’t hitting the goals you established in your business plan, you know it’s time to evaluate how you are marketing and promoting your products.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Cardboard is in demand. As shops have remained closed during the pandemic, online retail has rocketed , and with it the demand for cardboard packaging. Throughout the past year, there have been reports of both a cardboard shortage and rising prices for the material. More recently, it’s been impacted by Brexit supply chains and the Christmas shopping surge.
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.
Jahabow
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Regardless of the price or value of the jewelry being sold, it would be a disservice to simply place it in a display case and cross your fingers that it will sell. Many times customers will enter a store without even knowing what they want, and merchandising displays will work to help them make up their minds. In fact, luxury jewelry designers spend a good portion of their budgets building flashy, immersive merchandising displays that make an impact.
Home World Design
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
The Portfolio Vinhos project is an holistic exercise on what we expect to use from the space and what the space gets in return from us. Continue reading.
Thrifts and Tangles
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Dear Fast-Fashion, You and I have had some great times together and you once made me so happy, The post Dear Fast Fashion – A Break Up Letter appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.
Rose
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Our work often creates opportunities to collaborate with great clients on amazing projects. Today, we’d like to share this mini case study offering a closeup look at a special project we did with Staples. PROJECT BACKGROUND: Visual Creations and Rose Displays (VCI-Rose) had already collaborated with Staples on the office supply giant’s high-profile initiative to change how consumers view their stores.
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