August, 2016

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Elements of retail strategy – Retail like-for-likes bounce back after Brexit

Barber Design

Apparently it’s not all doom and gloom this week. Following a post-Brexit slump in consumer confidence which caused a corresponding slump in like-for-like sales, BRC-KPMG sales monitor report that sales have rebounded during July. Indications are that this heightened performance was driven by elements of retail strategy and promotional activity across the retail sales industry during this period.

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Streamline Sofas

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The streamline sofa is perhaps the apex of minimalist mid-century modern furniture design. This is the sofa in its most basic form - nothing extra. There are no tapered legs, side cushions, there aren't even armrests. Rejoice all you austere, spartan furniture lovers, the no frills sofa is here.

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Restaurant space planning – making use of temporary spaces for co-working

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According to the Pop Up City we aren’t doing enough to cater for ‘digital nomads’ and ‘global citizens’ – that is, people who move around for work and set up office wherever they can find a space to plug in a laptop. Apparently these bright young sparks often feel alienated or lonely in their experiences and would like to feel more involved with others in similar situations.

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Retail planning – Barber revamp food court in Weston shopping centre

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This time last year street artist Banksy put the sleepy North Somerset seaside town of Weston-Super-Mare firmly on the map with his ‘Dismaland’ art installation at the abandoned Tropicana site on Weston’s sea front. This could not have come at a better time for property investment group Vixcroft who had recently acquired the Sovereign Shopping Centre at the heart of the town with plans to revamp it.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Retail Design Awards – Barber shortlisted for two Retail Week Interiors Awards 2016

Barber Design

This week we are delighted to announce that once again our work has been shortlisted for two Retail Week Interiors Awards. This is the third year in a row that we have been nominated for one of these prestigious retail design awards. We are hoping to emulate last year’s success where we won the coveted ‘Best Large Format Store’ award for our work with the Triathlon Store in Bristol.