Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As physical retail evolves, design and experience have become more powerful tools than ever. The Creative Retail Awards have recognised the very best in retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display since 2018. With categories including sustainability, omni-channel, technology, VM schemes, POP/POS, shopfitting, store design, experience, and innovation, the Awards recognise talent across the full spectrum the industry.

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All Work

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The concept of identifying the factors that bring buildings and humans closer together is still fairly new, but PLASTARC’s founder wants to make this the norm. . Creating a dedicated space that nurtures innovation, creativity and the overall employee experience drives feelings of loyalty and initiative. . Sitting down with Allwork.Space’s Future of Work Podcast , Melissa Marsh explains what it actually means to create the ideal workspace for occupants, how humans are innately connected to their

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Maserati is pleased to unveil its new global retail store concept, debuting with the opening of a new space in the heart of Milan’s historic and elegant Magenta district. Intended to express the Italian House’s power and prowess in Italian luxury craftsmanship, the innovative retail concept combines the refinement of a sartoria – a tailor’s atelier – with the rawness of an officina – a workshop, allowing clients to unleash their creative passion to bring to life their own bespoke vision of t

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For more than two years into the pandemic, digital transformation and investment accelerated, and customers increasingly turned to online shopping as an alternative to traditional shopping. . However, as lockdowns and movement restrictions become more rare, what does this mean for the future of physical stores? Earlier this month, we heard from industry experts at Country Road, Klarna and Marketplacer about the latest trends they’ve seen in online and offline shopping, where the two are convergi

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Design Boom

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

the japanese retail store takes its cues from the architecture of a well-known french monastery. The post tsutsumi and associates forms labyrinth store in japan with romanesque concrete arches appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Patrick Nash and Cluster will bring a collaborative installation involving neon figures to Bankside Design District. As well as seeking to respond to the unique environment of Borough Yards, the neon figures also are interactive in that they are designed to respond to movement of visitors as they move through the space. Nash is known for employing distinctive minimal single lines in his work and.

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All Work

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Gen Z believes in making the world a better place. How does this translate to the work environment? In the workplace, they expect flexibility and transparency, with flexible spaces and work zones that enable that all-important autonomy. RSP’s Kelsey Sullivan explains how designing offices and policies for Gen Z will positively impact workers of every generation.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Earlier this year, Toyota Motor Europe partnered with Dalziel & Pow to design the vision for the future of its European retailer network at a new site in Paris Nord. It confirms the central role of Toyota retailers in delivering to our customers an immersive brand experience as the company transitions to a mobility company. Toyota’s approach is fully consistent with its wider mission to go ‘Beyond Zero’ by providing memorable customer experiences which cater for all their needs.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The future of the National Retailers Association is unclear after CEO Dominique Lamb resigned suddenly, within two months of the exit of long-standing chairman Mark Brodie. . Their departures follow a controversy surrounding the unexplained source of $430,000 in “policy services” in the association’s books. There have been allegations that the funds came from the tobacco industry to assist the NRA in lobbying in favour of the vaping industry.

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Design Boom

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

pure white columns emulate growing branches of nianjing's buttonwood trees, blending fluidly into the white ceiling in a gentle curve. The post x+living transforms passageway into spiritual ‘white forest’ gallery + store in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Labelled as a “mini-budget,” chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s emergency Budget of 23 September nonetheless includes tax cuts on a scale unseen for more than 50 years paid for by high levels of government borrowing. Kwarteng prefaced the announcements by stating that the current global energy crisis – for which he directly blamed Putin’s actions in Ukraine – required the same urgency of reaction from.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Brilliantly designing innovative products, experiences and strategies to make a positive impact on one’s life – creative studio BEBOP presents ‘FF1’ – an extraordinary full face […]. The post Helmet with a one-of-a-kind augmented reality system appeared first on DesignWanted.

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All Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

According to a survey from McKinsey , occupants are focused on just a few things when it comes to their workplace needs: flexibility, inclusion, wellbeing and work-life balance. . A 2017 report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that furniture waste made up 12.2 million tons, with over 80% ending up in landfills. . Incorporating biophilic design doesn’t have to mean spending thousands on complex live plant walls. .

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Victoria Leeds has strengthened its position with the addition of five new retailers. Where contemporary meets traditional, Victoria Leeds is leading the way in new shopping trends with a progressive approach to retail and its new announcements; home-grown, UK independents meet in-demand fashion and lifestyle brands, as well as avantgarde concept stores.

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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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Australian fashion brand Aje has made its first “off-schedule appearance” at the New York Fashion Week. At an immersive show at Roll & Hill in Manhattan, the brand featured curated pieces from its Spring Summer 23 ‘Lumen’ collection teaming up with NY-based creative agency Replica. The brand says its ‘Lumen’ collection pays “homage to the perennial beauty and power of dawn, a symbol of hope and new beginnings”.

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Robinson Meyer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The MIT professor was unequivocal. “If we had to stop producing CO?, no coal, oil, or gas could be burned,” Carroll Wilson declared. The world would have to adopt nuclear energy en masse and perhaps even turn to “electric motor vehicles.” It was June 9, 1971. Wilson, a management professor, wasn’t speaking at an environmental rally or a scientific meeting.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Innovation design engineering graduates from Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art have won this year’s UK James Dyson Award for the design of an at-home breast health monitoring tool. Debra Babalola and Shefali Bohra graduated from their master’s degree this year. The idea came during a group project on the course. Dotplot is designed to help women stick to a regular breast self.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Everything is set for the new appointment with EDIT Napoli, the fair dedicated to authorial and independent design which, from October 7th to 9th (press preview […]. The post EDIT Napoli: “fair” design is back in town appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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All Work

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Finding time in the day to exercise can be a struggle; riding a bike while you work keeps your body moving and your mind from feeling sluggish. . The bike’s 300-pound weight limit makes it an option for heavier people to use. . Lesley’s overall assessment of the bike is positive with high ratings for comfort, noise and assembly, but minor critiques about the desktop and cupholder. .

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, who own and operate Icon Outlet and the Entertainment District at The O 2 , has announced iFLY , the indoor skydiving experience, is set to open at The O 2 mid-December 2022, in what will be the company’s first London location. The new unforgettable leisure experience, located within the Entertainment District at The O 2 , will allow beginners and professionals alike to experience the thrill of indoor

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Australian retailers generally fared well over the last 18 months during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite temporary store closures as part of government-imposed lockdowns, although headwinds may be on the horizon. Inflationary pressure on consumer discretionary spending, supply chain disruptions and elevated inventory levels, which tie up a retailers’ net working capital, are set to create the perfect storm for retailers that do not have a strategy in place to ensure they are well positioned for t

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Dezeen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Crushed shells were used to form the bio-brick partitions at this store for a decor brand in Aqaba, Jordan , by architecture studio FADAA. Designed by the Jordanian studio for Decoration One , the D/O Aqaba retail space is a flexible showcase for the local brand's craft-focused homeware and ornaments. Bricks made from crushed shells act as sun shades and spatial dividers in the D/O Aqaba store.

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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.

Social Media

Design Week

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The late Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 came during an optimistic post-war era, which gave rise to a period of cultural celebration seen by many as expansive and formative for design, art, architecture and technology in the proceeding decade. The Festival of Great Britain in 1951, which took place less than a year before The Queen came to power in 1952, promoted all of these fields and.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Unlike the previous editions, this year’s Design China Beijing will present a Sustainable Design China Summit 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Summit’), with a brand-new […]. The post The 5th Edition of Design China Beijing is officially launched: a brand-new presentation with Sustainable Design China Summit appeared first on DesignWanted.

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All Work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The term “biophilia” was created by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm who believed humans are genetically designed to thrive in natural settings/nature. . Popular biophilic projects often fail to consider the impact of their greenwashing (false impression of sustainability). . According to Daniel Jaconetti, National Sustainable Design Practice Leader at HED, in order to make the most impact as well as go beyond greenwashed aesthetics, biophilic design should assist in increasing the overall sustainabi

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Hammerson has announced that JD Sports will more than double its presence in Bullring & Grand Central, in a clear signal of the destination’s strength as well as a firm commitment to Birmingham as a thriving city. . JD Sports, which has been at Bullring since 2003, will open a new 27,500 sq ft store on the lower level. The new store will stock even more ranges from brands such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Converse, covering footwear, fashion, and accessories.

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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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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Hermes will launch HermesFit, a temporary workout venue, in Sydney on the 14th and 16th of next month at The Hordern Pavilion. The HermesFit pop-up will be styled in the house’s recognisable orange, with graphic motifs adorning the walls. It will feature a space for scheduled workout classes such as a weights wall with Hermes kettlebells and barbells, a callisthenics course inspired by silk, a boxing ring that serves as a photo booth, and a juice bar.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the past year, the FTC has promoted consumers’ so-called “right to repair.” In particular, the FTC has focused on the “Anti-Tying Rule” of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (the “MMWA”), which limits manufacturers’ ability to steer consumers to manufacturer-affiliated repair shops. Plaintiffs’ firms have taken notice, filing a spate of class actions based on purported violations of the Anti-Tying Rule.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Type foundry The Foundry Types and Studio Sutherlad have collaborated on a new headline typeface for London Fire Brigade (LFB) using a 3D drop shadow style. The typeface pays homage to the hand-painted lettering seen on old fire engines and this informs the wordmark of the organisation. LFB’s previous typeface, Foundry Sans, was created by The Foundry Types’ co-director and designer David Quay and.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Every day, unknowingly, we breathe in fine dust with negative impacts on our health. Shedding light on this, architect Iris de Kievith and designer Annemarie Piscaer […]. The post Tableware made with air pollution – would you eat from it? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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