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K EEPING THE organizational pipeline flowing with creative, high-potential talent is a challenge every company faces, yet countless studies have shown that identifying and engaging young professionals early in their careers is critical to future success. That’s why in 2012 we created VMSD’s annual Designer Dozen awards program to recognize retail’s rising stars, ages 35 and under, who are making their mark on an industry that is poised on the cusp of reinvention.
T he physical workplace will remain a strong, steadfast component in the world of work. As companies explore the future of work, policies and practices centered on flexibility and empowerment will be critical moving forward. Strategists and designers must focus intently on getting to the unique, underlying “why” driving in-office work at each organization.
GlamCorner has expanded its rental reach to partner directly with Australian fashion designers, with Byron Bay-based Spell among the first to launch a bespoke online store allowing customers to rent from the brand. Using a GlamCorner-hosted store, customers can now choose from 48 Spell garments to rent from the ‘Sister to Sister’ rental platform, with delivery, return and cleaning handled by GlamCorner.
old wooden elements, brass details and terrazzo flooring complete the contrasting materiality palette of the project. The post old carved door from india adorns boutique interior by modektura in ukraine appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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.
Following the launch of its inaugural store in Lakeside, Essex in September 2020, Harrods has announced the opening of its next stand-alone H beauty destination in centre:mk, Milton Keynes. The 29,000 sq.ft. space brings together a diverse portfolio of premium brands, must-have products and exceptional beauty services and experiences. The latest H beauty is an experiential wonderland where beauty addicts and novices alike can find their forever-favourites as well as some of the industry’s most f
Milky resin envelops the windows and furniture within this accessories store in Hangzhou , China, designed by local studio Say Architects. Located in the city's newly-developed Binjiang District, Lika Lab is a boutique selling bags and jewellery, which the owners wanted to display within a red and blue interior. Say Architects designed 12 pieces of display furniture for the Lika Lab boutique.
The Do as Raj would do campaign, in memory of Spar retailer Raj Aggarwal, has so far raised more than £24,000 for two local NHS charities. The initiative, which ran from 19-26 April, urged retailers to donate goods, supplies or products to charities, organisations or individuals most in need in their local communities. Aggarwal, who. This story continues at The Do as Raj would do campaign raises over £20,000 for charity.
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The Do as Raj would do campaign, in memory of Spar retailer Raj Aggarwal, has so far raised more than £24,000 for two local NHS charities. The initiative, which ran from 19-26 April, urged retailers to donate goods, supplies or products to charities, organisations or individuals most in need in their local communities. Aggarwal, who. This story continues at The Do as Raj would do campaign raises over £20,000 for charity.
The Oxford Street store windows reveal precedes Selfridges reopening on Monday 12 April, when customers will be able to enjoy new and unique experiences dreamed up while its doors have been closed. These include a partnership with SoulCycle to open its first Outside Studio in the UK on Edwards Mews, behind the Oxford Street store, offering fitness enthusiasts the chance to get outside, socialise and ride in a safe environment.
Amazon is cutting into the hair styling sector with the opening of its own salon in the UK. The bricks-and-mortar “experiential” venue is launching in London’s Spitalfields, on Brushfield Street, as a showcase for new products and the latest industry technology. Augmented reality hair consultations and point-and-learn technology will be among the innovations being tested (Amazon/PA).
the brand adopts the concept of the 'black hole' to break the definition of beauty. The post sci-fi elements & celestial references decorate HAYDEN interior in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
The Shops, Distributive and Allied Employees Association has lodged a case against a second McDonald’s franchisee in the Federal Court, claiming the owner-operator of a number of sites across South Australia denied workers paid rest breaks. Delbridge Investments, owned by Graham Delbridge, owns and operates the Murray Bridge, Rundle Mall East, and Trinity Gardens McDonald’s sites, and formerly owned the franchise at Cross Roads.
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
Australia Post has appointed Paul Graham as its new CEO and managing director five months after former CEO Christina Holgate resigned amid what’s now known as ‘the Cartier controversy’ Graham, who will start in the role in September, joins Australia Post after a tenure at Woolworths Group as chief supply chain officer and an extensive career working in e-commerce.
The continued rise in online shopping has delivered online bookseller Booktopia another strong period, with third quarter underlying EBITDA up 267 per cent to $4.2 million and revenue hitting $65 million – a 53 per cent growth on the same period last year. And, due to improvements made in Booktopia’s distribution centre in Lidcome , Sydney, the business was able to ship 45 per cent more product during the quarter, from 1.44 million to 2.09 million items.
The e-commerce industry is growing at a rapid rate, and it’s impacting brands and retailers in numerous ways. On the one hand, the accelerated state of e-commerce means there are countless opportunities for the prepared seller. At the same time, it can be incredibly challenging to keep up with trends that change almost daily. Now more than ever, it’s critical to understand the latest consumer expectations — and be ready to adapt.
Supermarket Woolworths is further hastening its consumer-facing sustainable initiatives by announcing a battery recycling initiative, with collection units to be placed in every Woolworths store around the country. The units will accept used batteries, as well as mobile phones, in an effort to bump up Australia’s rate of battery recycling – which currently sits at around 10 per cent, lagging behind other developed nations.
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.
Landsec has announced that Italian luxury fashion brand Armani has opened its first-ever outlet in Essex at Braintree Village, in line with non-essential retail opening across the country. Spanning 1,889 sq ft, the new Armani store is next to Polo Ralph Lauren, joining other leading designer brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Timberland all operating within Braintree Village.
Sempere Mannequins launches a collection of sports and athletic mannequins, designed to express the strength and dynamism of the human body in movement. Comprised of over 60 mannequins, torsos and accessories, the Olympia + Invictus collection evokes energy, victory and prestige to highlight the garments on display. Sempere has carried out detailed studies of human anatomy and movements, to create a collection of mannequins with poses that bring the dynamism of sport into the shop window.
TBC Bank has unveiled their new TBC Concept flagship at 7 Marjanishvili, Georgia. British design agency Sheridan&Co worked with TBC Bank to deliver a multi-use space that provides flexible working environments, remarkable hospitality and educational experiences, whilst also facilitating a stage for the rich cultural scene across Georgia. Spanning over 4 floors and 2400 sq.m. 11 zones are sectioned according to their different functions: exhibitions and presentation halls, library, café, co-
Amazon Australia has today launched its Amazon Hub parcel pick up network in Perth, and added hundreds of new locations across existing networks in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The expansion of its pick up network comes after the surge of Australians having tried online shopping for the first time during the Covid-19 crisis, with the network now available at more than 750 locations across the country.
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.
Property company Charter Hall Group has begun the construction of the $1.5 billion 555 Collins Street precinct which will house online retailing giant Amazon’s new headquarters in Melbourne. Stage 1 of construction, scheduled for completion by early 2023, is worth $750 million and comprises a 48,000sqm premium office tower. A second office tower of 32,000sqm will include premium food and beverage retailers as well as a health and wellbeing hub.
McDonald’s has unveiled an initiative to foster safe and inclusive workplace it calls Global Brand Standards. The policy will focus on four main areas: harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention; workplace violence prevention; restaurant employee feedback; and health and safety. The company says the standards have been set to further ensure physical and psychological safety for its employees and customers. .
Since the Covid-19 pandemic forced many Australians to slow down during lockdown, a change in attitude has become apparent. Over half of Aussies (57 per cent) are more mindful of their impact on the environment than ever before, and a number plan to pass this attitude through to their shopping, according to new research from Mastercard. Three in five Australians believe its more important than ever that businesses and brands do their part to help the environment, with 26 per cent of Generation Z
Nike will start collecting and cleaning some of the sneakers that are returned by customers and reselling them at a discount in stores as part of its Nike Refurbished program, which launched on Monday. . Shoes that are returned within a 60-day window will now be inspected by Nike Experts, and if eligible for resale through the Refurbished program, they’ll be cleaned by hand and given a condition grade before they land back in-store at a reduced price. .
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
Fine jewellery retailer Fairfax & Roberts has a long history of connecting with consumers at some of life’s biggest milestones. And it’s this intimate relationship with customers that has seen the brand go from strength to strength since the brand was established over 160 years ago. Here, managing director Irene Deutsch shares an insight into her own career journey, lessons learned from the past year and the ways the brand is staying relevant with the modern consumer.
Sydney-based gelato brand Gelatissimo is to enter the US market this year – and will accelerate its expansion plan in Australia. The company is targeting opening 20 locations within Australia and overseas this year, with its American debut scheduled for Houston, Texas, in June, followed by several stores in Hawaii. “Global expansion is at the heart of our strategic plan for 2021/22,” said Filipe Barbosa, CEO at Gelatissimo, in a statement.
Retail sales incentive programs are an excellent way for retailers to reward their most valuable assets—their employees—by showing tangible gratitude. There has been a lot of talk lately about how customer service and retail jobs are on the decline. And while that may be true, it doesn’t mean retailers can’t do anything to show their appreciation for the hard work done by their most valuable assets: the store’s sales associates.
Korean clothing brand Acmé de la Vie (ADLV) is launching its first brick and mortar store in Australia this May at QV Melbourne, ahead of a local online store. ADLV co-founders Jinmo and Jaemo Goo launched the streetwear business in 2017, and opened its first store in Korea’s Gangnam district. Since then, the brand has launched more than 50 stores in Asia and collaborated with Disney, Pink Fong, Kakaotalk and The Simpsons.
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.
Pitney Bowes has today launched its online parcel delivery platform, SendPro Online, in Australia. The platform allows small businesses and online retailers to choose a preferred carrier, print shipping labels and track packages from a centralised service, and enables easy integration of a businesses online operations. The service’s launch in Australia is the first time SendPro has been available outside of the United States.
Pinterest and Shopify will extend their partnership to a further 27 countries, including Australia, in a move expected to making social commerce easier on the platform. The partnership will enable Australian businesses to easily bring products to Pinterest and make them shoppable, and allows market-specific feeds, meaning the discovery platform can be used as an online catalogue for brands to show off different products in different markets.
everyday objects and blossoming buttercup bouquets are transformed into colorful fragments that enliven the surrounding streetscape. The post jacquemus cobalt blue pop-up flower shop in paris by paf atelier + yoann et marco appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Like many talented industry professionals last year, Uniek founder Katherine Gracey was motivated to finally take the plunge and launch her own loungewear direct-to-consumer business. Here, we chat with the former head of marketing at Mercedes-Benz about what she learnt from the auto brand, her favourite retailers and why diversity and inclusion are at the heart of her start-up.
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.
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