October, 2022

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Wood Paneling: 2023 Great Design Trends For Walls and Ceilings

Elmwood Timber

Wood paneling has officially made a comeback! When creating accent walls with durable, high-quality wall coverings, many people choose to use wall paneling in their homes, business or office space. Wall paneling creates elegant, rich warm additions to any space and can be used for a range of design ideas. Whether you choose a wood filled with character or something with a more consistent finish, wood panels can really enhance your interior design.

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How To Master The Literal Art Of Workspace Design

All Work

After long stints of working from home, people have come to expect both functionality and comfort from their office environments. . Office art curation is becoming a more inclusive, collaborative experience that brings more creativity into office environments — in turn creating a positive workplace culture. Allwork.Space caught up with art studio Acrylicize’s Managing Director Paul Arad to learn how employers can use art to attract talent and ultimately make their employees happy. .

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10 Ways to Do Restaurant Design for Social Media

Mindful Design

In the last decade, a new reality gradually became clear: Restaurant designers have to re-evaluate the way they create their interiors, and pay attention to their appeal to social media users. With a large number of customers choosing dining venues based on their online presence, and with the constant hunt for the next best Instagram […]. The post 10 Ways to Do Restaurant Design for Social Media appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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starbucks sets up shop in a century-old timber hanok in south korea

Design Boom

starbucks' new location invites visitors to experience a traditional 'hanok' house, combining the old and new. The post starbucks sets up shop in a century-old timber hanok in south korea appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Five leadership tips from entrepreneurs

Inside Retail

It can be easy to compare ourselves with others seemingly ten steps ahead in business, or to make the mistake of believing success came quickly or easily. In fact, many entrepreneurs will spend years learning from mistakes before solidifying and successfully executing a winning idea. What we don’t always see are the day-to-day steps of consistently working at an idea and on personal development to achieve said success.

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Season’s Feastings Selfridges Reveal 2022 Christmas Windows

Retail Focus

Season’s Feastings invites customers to celebrate the power of food to bring us together this festive season. Launching across Selfridges’ four stores and on selfridges.com , Selfridges will offer customers serving suggestions for setting up, dressing up, gift giving and merrymaking, as we look forward to coming together with friends and family to enjoy cherished Christmas rituals.

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Inflation + Customer/Vendor Contracts = Bankruptcy?

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Over the last two years, courtesy of a once-a-century pandemic, government-mandated business closures, nationwide stay-at-home orders, and—unprecedented—disruptions to the global supply chain have illuminated, previously unknown, vulnerabilities across a whole host of industries. Would anyone have seriously questioned the viability of office space two years ago?

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Your guide to the 10 best design museums in Milan and around

Design Wanted

DesignWanted collaborated with MuseoCity to create a guide featuring the 10 best design museums in Milan and around that showcase design all year like you’ve never […]. The post Your guide to the 10 best design museums in Milan and around appeared first on DesignWanted.

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construction begins on OMA’s transparent ‘harajuku quest’ mall in tokyo

Design Boom

the shopping center by OMA is undergoing a sweeping makeover that sees it as a new landmark for the area. The post construction begins on OMA’s transparent ‘harajuku quest’ mall in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Queen Victoria Market to ban sale of inauthentic Indigenous products

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market has cracked down on the sale of inauthentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander souvenir products, ahead of new laws which come into force next year. In August, the Productivity Commission found two in every three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-style souvenirs sold in Australia are inauthentic, with no connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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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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More than 250,000 people came to visit Battersea Power Station during opening weekend

Retail Focus

Battersea Power Station welcomed over a quarter of a million visitors during its opening weekend between Friday 14 th – Sunday 16 th October , as huge crowds came to see inside the iconic landmark for the very first time and explore the neighbourhood’s new pedestrianised high street, Electric Boulevard. . Nearly forty years after the lights were switched off in one of London’s most defining landmarks and following an eight-year restoration project in which the building was transformed from a der

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Instead Of Trying To Compete With The Home Office — Work With It

All Work

The pre-pandemic open office designs no longer meet the needs of employees who had gotten used to uninterrupted quiet in their homes. A huge benefit of working from home is the empowerment people feel from having control of their space — restoring some of that choice and control will go a long way to making people feel not just comfortable but effective in the space.

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Snarkitecture uses recycled materials for Pharrell Williams' streetwear brand store in Miami

Dezeen

New York design studio Snarkitecture has designed a flagship store for the streetwear clothing brand Billionaire Boys Club, created by American musician Pharrell Williams and Japanese graphic designer Nigo. Located in a former warehouse on a corner in Miami 's Wynwood neighbourhood, the store is a flagship for Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) , which was founded in 2003 and includes sub-brands Icecream, Bee Line and Billionaire Girls Club.

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Buster + Punch – the home fashion label disrupting the design world

Design Wanted

Synonymous with industrial style, Buster + Punch has made a name for itself crafting a wide range of home and lifestyle designs with a distinct edgy […]. The post Buster + Punch – the home fashion label disrupting the design world appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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studio HAS crafts casa de zanotta interiors as a minimalist ‘stone forest’

Design Boom

a softly lit maze of columns invites visitors to meander among the 'stone forest' and discover spaces like meadows. The post studio HAS crafts casa de zanotta interiors as a minimalist ‘stone forest’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Lekker Bikes makes its Brisbane debut

Inside Retail

Dutch urban e-bike brand Lekker has opened its first flagship at the Albion Fine Trades precinct in Brisbane CBD. Found by Meindert Wolfraad in 2009, the company sells a range of premium electric bikes to urban commuters. The new store is stocked with Lekker’s full portfolio of bikes which comprises two core ranges: the Amsterdam e-bike range which is a sporty yet lightweight electric bike and the Jordaan range which is a modern take on classic Dutch bikes.

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Revisited: Microsoft Experience Centre, Regents Street, London

Retail Focus

As part of our Revisited series, Retail Focus took a journey to the Microsoft Flagship in London. Located in a prime location on the junction of Regent Street and Oxford Street, the store originally opened to the public on July 11th 2019. Covering 22,000 square feet over three floors, the store has a modern feel, with lots of space, wood finishes and glass surfaces.

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Architectural Innovation In A Post Pandemic World

All Work

The post-pandemic office environment is continuing to change, as businesses transition to new ways of working and seek to engage their workforce. Among the biggest changes are a renewed focus on innovation and group problem solving, and the need for office spaces that support these styles of collaborative work. Brendan Farrell and Ruba Younan of AO reflect on the new changes and trends they are seeing in post-pandemic office design, including spaces that have their own personality.

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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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Schemata Architects creates sports store with fixtures made from discarded marine debris

Dezeen

Display fixtures made from jerry cans and blocks of polystyrene salvaged from the ocean feature in this concept store for a outdoor brand on Jeju island by Schemata Architects. Created for Kolon Sport , an outdoor brand with sustainability at its core, the concept store is located in a commercial building on the island of Jeju. Jeju is South Korea's largest island and is renowned for its beach resorts and volcanic landscape.

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5 digital artists and designers you need to follow on Instagram

Design Wanted

Since the beginning of the digital age and with the rise of the metaverse today – the lines demarcating art have become increasingly blurred leading creatives […]. The post 5 digital artists and designers you need to follow on Instagram appeared first on DesignWanted.

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puffy, white pillows carpet AMO’s shop-in-shop boutique for jacquemus in paris

Design Boom

the second boutique and retail design of AMO/OMA for french label jacquemus is now open at galeries lafayette in paris. The post puffy, white pillows carpet AMO’s shop-in-shop boutique for jacquemus in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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What’s the future of omnichannel retail?

Inside Retail

The year is 2030. It’s been a decade since the pandemic, and the world has moved on. Society has adapted and we’ve empowered ourselves economically, professionally and with technology. Things are looking bright (and maybe there’s not a mask in sight). We’ve innovated, tested, learnt, and reflected – and ultimately concluded that the future is human.

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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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Carnaby will be home to the first ever retail destination plastic recycling concept shop, Are You Mad

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury announces Are You Mad – the first visible recycling unit on Carnaby Street. The space exists as both a plastic sorting facility and a retail store. They collect plastic waste from local businesses, shoppers and their growing community, which is then sorted, shredded, and turned into new objects, including the build of the shop itself.

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Lessons From Higher Education To Guide Office Design

All Work

Employees’ relationship with the physical workplace is starting to look more like students’ relationship with a campus in terms of the role of shared spaces for working and meeting. . The factors to consider for effective office design are varied — the quality and quantity of spaces, scheduling, research and analytics, and worker flexibility — yet all important. .

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FTC Exploring Rule to Crack Down on Deceptive and Fake Consumer Reviews

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The Federal Trade Commission published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on October 20 seeking public comment on a potential regulation aimed at curbing deceptive consumer reviews and endorsements. In its announcement , the FTC highlighted the prevalence of false and misleading reviews online and the harms they cause consumers and competitors.

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Making a statement through art: 5 war-inspired designs

Design Wanted

What can art and war-inspired design do in a war situation? Can it influence the movement of tanks, stop a soldier or get a child to […]. The post Making a statement through art: 5 war-inspired designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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yuji tanabe completes capsule toy shop in japan with mirror optical illusion

Design Boom

65 capsule toy machines are infinitely reflected on the two mirrors facing each other inside the compact space. The post yuji tanabe completes capsule toy shop in japan with mirror optical illusion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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High tech meets high fashion: Balmain launches NFT-based loyalty program

Inside Retail

French luxury fashion house Balmain has launched a non-fungible token (NFT) based membership program, The Balmain Thread, in partnership with MintNFT. Launched during Paris Fashion Week, it’s a reimagined loyalty and rewards program powered by Web3 technology and designed to be a seamless experience across physical and digital environments. . The program realises Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing’s vision of creating one unbroken story that will continue into the future.

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Carnaby announces Christmas installation in collaboration with Choose Love

Retail Focus

Carnaby is world famous for its iconic Christmas installations and this year Carnaby welcomes the world with an immersive display which will be illuminated from Thursday 3rd November. Since 1997 Carnaby has brought joy to Christmas shoppers with inventive and magical lights. The streets have seen a variety of themes including an underwater seascape , colourful r ainbows , oversized fairy lights , giant snowmen , 60s in?

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SMS marketing tips from Australia’s fastest-growing brands

Inside Retail

SMS marketing is a staple in today’s direct-to-consumer toolkit, opening new opportunities for customer engagement, retention, and revenue growth. The channel’s reach and popularity have extended to all corners of the world, including in Australia, where more brands and consumers are going mobile to not only communicate but shop. More than 74 per cent of Australian shoppers are already signed up to receive SMS marketing messages from brands, while more than half (51 per cent) say they would sign

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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.