Design Week
APRIL 15, 2020
LEGO was founded in 1932 in Billund, Denmark (where Innovation House, LEGO’s design headquarters, is still located) by Ole Kirk Christiansen. The name’s derived from the Danish words leg godt which translates to ‘play well’ In 2015, LEGO became the world’s largest company by revenue, taking in sales of £1.6bn. There are more than 40 ‘themes’ of the toy, from its Architecture series to Batman, Super Mario to Star Wars.
RepslyBlog
APRIL 14, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has created unprecedented challenges for people in all aspects of daily life, and the CPG industry certainly isn't exempt. While consumer demand for CPG products has increased dramatically over the past few weeks, many brands are struggling to manage the stress this has put on their supply chains. Check out the infographic below to learn how to keep your products on the shelf when demand is at an all-time high.
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Natural Insight
APRIL 30, 2020
Go Home 2020, You're Drunk. Who knew that a normal part of 2020 would be that the entire world was going to be working on the same problem together - and that we'd all be "hibernating" through the spring? We’re all living in this surreal time, where “doing your part” means seeing the streets empty, parks closed, schools cancelled, travel curbed and offices being situated at home.
Quarter 20
APRIL 10, 2020
A multi-tier approach to dealing with uncertainty. Everyone is grappling with the realities of this pandemic. What it means for their business, customers, employees, and the future of their brand is uncertain. As dire as that sounds, always keep in mind, this will all end eventually. "Social distancing" and "shelter in place" orders will end. People will leave their homes to seek out social interaction with rekindled interest.
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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.
Onyx
APRIL 3, 2020
The Emotional Capacity of an Image Architectural renderings have always been an important part of the design process. At face value, they are an efficient tool to convey a design long before a project becomes reality. They facilitate communication and allow for an easy understanding of a project during its earliest phases. They answer questions about the physical properties of a place.
RetailMinded
APRIL 4, 2020
Contributed by Dipesh Hinduja, Mobile Solutions Architect at Stratix. The recent Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic is radically reshaping consumer behavior. According to First Insight , more than 40 percent of shoppers say fears have already impacted their buying decisions. More specifically, 29 percent said they were using Buy Online services to have products delivered to their homes, while 18 percent preferred curbside pickup.
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RepslyBlog
APRIL 9, 2020
Did you know that 72% of brands end up in the red when it comes to promotions ? Chances are, most brands find themselves in that majority -- which means the other 28% of brands (i.e. your competitors!) are dramatically outperforming their competition on the shelf. That is why executing promotions and ensuring a positive return could be a deal maker or breaker when attempting to gain additional share of your category, or when defending your space on the shelf from those desperate to snag your spo
Retail Works Inc
APRIL 27, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic casting a shadow on all of us, our appreciation for the sun, nature and the outdoors has increased. It’s said that human beings have an innate attraction to nature. That biological affinity is called biophilia. The term was coined by American biologist, Edward O. Wilson, in the 1980s when he observed people becoming disconnected from the natural world due to growing rates of urbanization.
Barber Design
APRIL 22, 2020
Whilst the UK is on lockdown and most of our plans are on hold we thought it would be a good time to take you on a virtual tour of the world with a look at some of our favourite shoe store designs from across the globe. The importance of shoes can never be underestimated – they can make or break an outfit and the right pair can make you feel like a million dollars.
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
RetailMinded
APRIL 28, 2020
Nothing is ever set in stone for retailers. While your business might be running great today, tomorrow might present a whole new dynamic. In fact, 96% of businesses are bound to fail within their first decade of operation. Although businesses fail due to a variety of reasons, poor risk management initiative is a huge reason for failure. Every business has to co-exist with a diversity of risks, and gaining a competitive advantage is reserved for those businesses that manage to deal with these inh
Design Week
APRIL 14, 2020
British confectionery company Cadbury has revealed a new global brand identity, which aims to put a “distinctive and modern twist” on the brand’s heritage. It is the first major brand overhaul for the company since the 1960s. The project was led by international design studio Bulletproof, and features a redrawn wordmark and new iconography and typography.
RepslyBlog
APRIL 22, 2020
Guaranteeing the success of product promotions is a top priority for high performing brands. Still, many struggle to meet their promotion execution goals. In the infographic below, we discuss why so many promotions fail to have an impact on sales, and introduce the idea of in-flight promotion optimization -- the concept leading brands are embracing to close the gaps in their promotion execution strategy.
Contra
APRIL 22, 2020
After gaining a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2014 for Overseas Trade and another in 2015 for Innovation, Contra Vision has been successful once again in winning a further Queen’s Award for Innovation; testament to their continued investment into research and development. The award is in recognition of the Manchester UK based company’s development of their High Definition (HD) One-way Vision Perforated Window Film.
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.
Rose
APRIL 2, 2020
Responding to the need to help you safeguard your staff and your customers, we have developed innovative solutions designed to promote proper social/physical distancing and create a safer environment for everyone. By adapting and customizing Rose Displays products — including frame holders, stands and hardware systems — we design, engineer and manufacture easy-to-install shields and partitions that are ideal for assisting with social/physical distancing in your stores.
Down inc
APRIL 20, 2020
In today’s ever-changing retail climate, both companies and consumers are finding it increasingly more important to improve their sustainability efforts; the marketplace in our society is hyper aware of the resources, traceability and materials consumed in the manufacturing process. We all know that environmental sustainability is important these days; from going green and paperless to […].
RetailMinded
APRIL 27, 2020
When you run a retail business, there are many things you have to take into consideration. This includes vital factors such as finances, business premises, and staffing. In addition, you need to think about your target audience, your customers, and how you will provide the best customer experience and service. This is something that is very important, as it could have a profound impact on the success of your business.
Design Week
APRIL 29, 2020
“People come to museums when they’re looking for permanence, and it’s a very uncertain time at the moment,” Michael Tame says. “When you see something that’s 2,000 years old, you think ‘actually we’ve been around for a while’ ” Tame is a digital is a digital programme manager at the British Museum.
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.
RepslyBlog
APRIL 28, 2020
In the age of the coronavirus pandemic, CPG brands are having an unexpected moment. While it seems like most of the world is at home waiting for the storm to pass, brands that sell essential goods are busier than ever as consumers stock up: 1/3 of Coresight Survey respondents reported buying more food/household products than normal, and while overall economic activity may be declining the demand for essential products is peaking.
CTM Design
APRIL 15, 2020
Between innovations in technology, an increasing desire to bring internationally renowned chains to Canada, and the proliferation of ‘convenience culture’ – the quick-service restaurant industry continues to evolve and transform. How might current fast food restaurant trends impact the engineering and design of your building and infrastructure? Charl de la Harpe, a Senior Architect with CTM Design Services, walks us through four trends that should be on everyone’s radar.
Design Week
APRIL 3, 2020
NASA is reviving its worm logo for the first time since 1992. The red typographic logo, now mostly used for souvenirs and merchandise, will appear on the side of the Falcon 9 rocket for its scheduled launch in May. The Falcon 9 rocket launch marks the first time that American astronauts will be sent to space on American rockets in almost a decade. In 2011, the Atlantis space shuttle became the last American space system to ferry astronauts to and from space.
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
Design Week
APRIL 28, 2020
As the story goes, the fashion brand Esprit came into being from the serendipitous meeting of its co-founders, Doug Tompkins and Susie Russell, along Route 89 in the US in 1963. Within three months of their meeting, the two were married; and within five years, they had established Esprit. Throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, the Esprit label developed a cult following for its bold use of colour and pattern and self-confessed “flower power” mission, perhaps most aptly summed up by i
Design Week
APRIL 6, 2020
Apple has sourced over 20m masks for medical workers worldwide and designed its own face shield, the company’s CEO Tim Cook has announced. Last week, Cook said that Apple had sourced, procured and donated 10m facemasks across the “hardest hit regions” in the US and Europe. But this number has now increased to over 20m. Cook calls it a “truly global effort” to support “heroic frontline medical professionals” Apple is working with governments to ensure tha
Design Week
APRIL 9, 2020
Design studio Morrama has designed a sustainable deodorant, which uses plastic-free refills made of bamboo pulp. Wild is an attempt to combat the environmental impact of the cosmetic industries. According to Wild, it is the world’s first plastic-free deodorant refill. The deodorant features an outer case, made of aluminium, which people can fit refills into.
Design Week
APRIL 27, 2020
Design studio Layers has created a series of posters which aim to support the NHS. Tom Robinson, who runs Layers with Will Alexander, tells Design Week: “Both myself and Will have close family and friends working within the NHS, as I’m sure many of us do. “Like most people we are isolating with more time on our hands, and inspired by the nationwide efforts already, we wanted to do our bit from the comfort of our own homes.” MultiAdaptor The studio has launched ten mock-up
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.
Design Week
APRIL 14, 2020
An app to track the spread of coronavirus will be launched in the UK, the health secretary Matt Hancock has announced. Speaking in the government’s daily press briefing on Sunday, Hancock confirmed that the UK would be launching an app, based on the concept of contract tracing. Design Week reported on a similar app, TraceTogether, which Singapore has launched to combat the crisis.
Design Week
APRIL 2, 2020
The V&A has announced the shortlist for its 2020 Illustration Awards. The annual competition aims to celebrate the best work in student and published illustration over the last year. This year, the judges for the published categories are playwright Bonnie Greer, CEO of the Association of Illustrators Ren Renwick and the museum’s director, Tristram Hunt.
Design Week
APRIL 20, 2020
Alphabet has rebranded cryptocurrency platform Coindirect. The Manchester-based design studio has created the brand identity, strategy, digital interface and messaging for the digital currency service. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset, that works as a currency by using cryptography to ensure the security of financial transactions. It is distinct to traditional financial systems as it uses decentralised systems, as opposed to a central banking system.
Design Week
APRIL 2, 2020
Designers working with the James Dyson Foundation have devised a series of science and engineering tasks they say can help keep kids entertained during lockdown. The initiative, which is made up of 44 Challenge Cards , aims to provide young people with ample stimulation as families adjust to spending more time at home because of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shut down of schools.
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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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