Design Boom
APRIL 9, 2021
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.
Retail Focus
APRIL 8, 2021
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.
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Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
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.
Dezeen
APRIL 6, 2021
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.
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Design Boom
APRIL 4, 2021
the brand's different collections are exhibited under a large, sculptural ceiling system that integrates all lighting and flexible displays. The post curiosity designs tod’s studios in milan as an ever-changing gallery covered in travertine appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
APRIL 7, 2021
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.
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Talking Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Paper receipts should be banned to stop them from heading to landfill, waste collection company BusineseWaste.co.uk suggests. More than 11.2 billion paper till receipts are printed each year by retailers in the UK and consumers are “overwhelmingly” unaware that they are not only non-recyclable in most cases, they’re also potentially harmful.
Design Boom
APRIL 8, 2021
the interior juxtaposes existing historical features with clean, contemporary lines. The post dimorestudio creates a sumptuous interior for browns’ flagship store in london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
APRIL 9, 2021
On Monday 12th April, Frasers Group plc will open the doors for the very first time to Frasers Wolverhampton, a dynamic 34,000sq ft retail destination in the heart of the city. Designed as an inspirational place to meet, explore and shop; Frasers boasts a range of beauty, fashion, premium and contemporary accessories and designer childrenswear. Frasers will also feature homewares in an interactive Frasers House area of the store, and a vibrant new restaurant that will open at a later date in li
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda is accelerating its global expansion plans with a total of 15 new brick-and-mortar stores and 12 shop-in-shops opening worldwide over the next six months. Cities across key markets in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific will welcome the retailer, which has just unveiled its new brand identity embodying “the free spirit of Amsterdam”.
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
All Work
APRIL 7, 2021
Art and culture have a transformative effect on our communities. Being in the presence of art, particularly fine artworks, has been shown to benefit workers by doing everything from reducing stress and boosting creativity. Hosting local art not only supports the artists in the surrounding community, but creates an opportunity for increased social engagement in the space.
Talking Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Wine brand Barefoot is launching a bag-in-box range ahead of the summer season. The Barefoot on Tap range is rolling out this month in 1.5-litre packs, available in Pinot Grigio and White Zinfandel variants (£12.50 each). The packs are designed to “appeal to consumers who are looking for refreshing wines for summer in a convenient, This story continues at Barefoot gears up for summer with boxed wine range.
Retail Focus
APRIL 6, 2021
The longest and fastest zip wire in England, Skywire, is to open on May 14 at Bluewater , one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations. Landsec is redefining the Bluewater experience and Skywire is the first of nine unique attractions that will comprise Hangloose Adventure , a brand new large-scale leisure offer at Bluewater. Skywire is the focal point of Hangloose Adventure, and includes four individual 725-metre-long zip wires linked to a 15.5-metre high dispatch tower situated on
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Customer service in a multi-cultural world is a complex matter. While good customer service rests on the ability to establish trust, rapport and demonstrate respect, how we achieve that differs across cultural groups. How many cultures does your business encounter on a typical day? Even with borders closed to international shoppers, businesses are constantly navigating diverse cultural situations within our national borders.
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.
All Work
APRIL 8, 2021
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.
Talking Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Morrisons is to remove all plastic bags for life from all of its stores, saving 3,200 tonnes of plastic per year. Customers will be able to purchase paper bags, which are reusable, recyclable, water-resistant, tear-resistant, and can hold up to 16kg. Paper bags will cost 30p and be available alongside other reusable options including string, This story continues at Morrisons becomes first supermarket to completely remove plastic carrier bags from store.
Retail Focus
APRIL 6, 2021
Shoppers are ready to hit the pavements after weeks of national lockdown, as new research from O2 has found that 62% missed going into physical shops during Covid-19 lockdown restrictions – a 12% increase since July, and 65% are planning to go back to the high street for things they would have brought online during lockdown. Additionally, 90% are looking forward to the opening of non-essential retail stores and 24% are drawn to shopping in person due to the enjoyment of the atmosphere.
Inside Retail
APRIL 7, 2021
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.
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.
Dezeen
APRIL 3, 2021
Space travel, race cars and the French Riviera are among the eclectic references that informed Snøhetta 's design for the Moniker boutique in Oslo, Norway. Called Moniker Fashion Universe , the 1,500-metre-square concept store is located in the heart of Oslo's shopping district, near the newly renovated Valkyrien Square. When the store opened last spring, its two Snøhetta -designed floors housed only womenswear.
Talking Retail
APRIL 9, 2021
Snacking company Pladis is launching three limited edition Jacob’s Mini Cheddars variants inspired by “best-loved regional cheeses”. The new flavours include Ploughman’s Cheshire Cheese (England), Strathdon Blue Cheese (Scotland) and Dragon’s Breath Chilli Cheddar (Wales) and will be available from 19 April in 6x25g multi-packs (£1.79). The Scottish and Welsh flavours also feature new logos.
Retail Focus
APRIL 4, 2021
Browns Brook Street, located at 39 Brook Street in the heart of London’s Mayfair, is an enchanting destination designed to immerse you in a curated world of fashion, fine jewellery, food and culture. The move from their roots on South Molton Street, which first opened its doors in 1970, cements Browns as a purveyor of experiential retail, celebrating innovation and translating the brands pioneering spirit into new and exciting retail concepts that place emphasis on technology and the power of pe
Inside Retail
APRIL 6, 2021
Australia’s small marketplace and the continued decline in onshore manufacturing are among the biggest barriers facing local fledgling designers, according to Melbourne Fashion Hub founder Julia Browne. Browne is an advocate and supporter of emerging and independent fashion designers. She officially launched the Hub at the end of March as part of Melbourne Design Week, with the aim of giving young fashion graduates the tools they need to be successful in the business world.
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Design Wanted
APRIL 7, 2021
The Portland-based designer folds the pliable material in on itself to create swooping furniture like this table. Using a uniquely flexible and ultra-thin concrete, designer craftsman Neil Aronowitz has created flowing pieces of furniture that fold in on themselves like this console table. Called “Concrete Canvas”, the pliable and cloth-like material is formed from fabric impregnated with cement, which hardens on hydration to form a thin, durable, waterproof and fire-resistant layer.
Talking Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Typhoo Tea is partnering with The Fire Fighters Charity to “help to raise awareness of its ongoing work” ahead of International Firefighters’ Day on 4 May. The “Brew with a Crew” campaign aims to raise money to support the physical and mental health of the UK’s fire services community. It is running across packs of. This story continues at Typhoo supports firefighters with on-pack partnership.
Retail Focus
APRIL 9, 2021
The struggles of the UK high street and the acceleration of retail sales from ‘bricks to clicks’ have never been more apparent than during the Covid-19 pandemic. With consumer use of e-commerce said to have accelerated by up to five years in the first UK lockdown, some retailers were initially left floundering as panic buying ensued and supply chains were challenged to keep shelves stocked, as well as extend their home delivery capabilities.
Inside Retail
APRIL 5, 2021
Tributes have been flowing in from around the world since Australian fashion icon Carla Zampatti passed away in Sydney on Saturday 3 April at the age of 78. Customers, past employees and leaders across various sectors, from fashion and politics to sports and media, have shared their memories of the acclaimed designer. In October last year, I spoke with Carla for the first time at a Sydney event for Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, when it was announced that the show would make a return as a phy
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
Retail Times
APRIL 6, 2021
We don’t need to tell you that the days of traditional shopping are behind us. Customers today are voting with their wallets and choosing retailers focused on creating an enhanced customer experience. Whether it’s curbside pick up, cause based marketing, or social shopping — the way retailers are doing business is rapidly evolving. Innovation in the retail industry is critical to staying competitive — and maintaining a healthy bottom line.
Bish
APRIL 6, 2021
Top 7 Types of Displays and what they’re used for What exactly is a retail display and why do they matter? A retail display, also known as a POS Display (Point of Sales) or POP (Point of Purchase) display, is anything in a store that houses or promotes a product. Visual merchandising strategy focuses heavily … The post Top 7 Types of Displays and what they’re used for appeared first on Bish Creative.
Retail Focus
APRIL 8, 2021
Sloane Stanley has today announced the signing of luxury pet lifestyle brand and grooming parlour, Love My Human, for a brand-new 1810 sq. ft concept at 330 King’s Road set to open to the public in July. . Titled the Love My Human ‘Townhouse’, the new boutique site will be graced with Little Greene luxury paints and wallpaper and will encompass three floors of dog themed extravagance and care.
Inside Retail
APRIL 6, 2021
It may have been a tough year for retail, but former Alceon executive director Richard Facioni is feeling bullish about its future and today, he’s putting his money where his mouth is with the launch of his private equity business, ACTA Group, focusing largely on retail. “We’re seeing more opportunities in retail and through Covid in particular, with all the changes happening, like consumer [behaviour], it’s going to set up some really interesting opportunities going forward,” he told Inside Ret
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
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