Design Week
JANUARY 4, 2023
Can design help people to see the bigger picture when it comes to cultural issues? Can it open doors into possible futures for companies and consumers alike? The answer is a resounding yes, according to Superflux founders and partners Anab Jain and Jon Ardern. The couple founded their experiential design practice Superflux in 2009 in the wake of the credit crisis, just four years after graduating.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 3, 2023
Ten years ago, who would have thought that we could one day buy anything we want online and have it delivered to our door in a matter of hours? Or that we could use our smartphones to scan items in-store and instantly compare prices across different brands? The retail industry is constantly evolving, and as we head into 2023, there are plenty of exciting technology trends to look out for.
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Retail Focus
JANUARY 3, 2023
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced a number of new fashion, dining and healthcare brands including personal care and beauty products retailer, Space NK, which will more than triple the size of its store at Westfield London this January. The new store, which will become among the retailer’s largest in the UK, will increase from 893sqft to 2,960sqft.
Design Wanted
JANUARY 5, 2023
We often hear that size doesn’t matter. But there are instances when bigger is better and certainly more impressive, this is the idea behind these mega […]. The post <strong>Mega architecture concepts we’re excited to see</strong> appeared first on DesignWanted.
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Design Week
JANUARY 4, 2023
In 2023, I believe we will continue to see brands succeed by tackling two things. Firstly, by challenging the traditional category codes associated with FMCG brands and evolving towards a more contemporary, sometimes rule-breaking approach. There are thousands of products to choose from on our supermarket or virtual shelves and it only takes a few seconds for consumers to either choose your.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 2, 2023
As we launch into the new year, we’ve rounded up our top e-commerce predictions for 2023. While we’re expecting this year to see an acceleration of many trends that took off in the pandemic years, the consumerisation of B2B e-commerce is the sleeper of the 2023 season. Without further ado, here are four major areas for retailers to focus on in 2023.
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Design Wanted
JANUARY 5, 2023
The right pair of wireless headphones can make or break your day, whether you’re listening to your top podcast or favorite tune. Long gone are the […]. The post Wireless wonders: cool headphone concepts for the modern age appeared first on DesignWanted.
Parcel Pending
JANUARY 5, 2023
Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, will be showcasing its new Parcel Pending by Quadient Oversize Lockers and highlighting its Smart Locker Network at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show from January 15-17 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 6, 2023
Amy Hauk, CEO at Victoria’s Secret, will leave her position – a decision revealed within hours of the completion of the lingerie giant’s acquisition of Adore Me. Victoria’s Secret said Hauk would quit her role on March 31 in order to spend more time with her family in Florida. She will also step down as brand CEO of Pink, the sister firm that sells items geared toward teenagers, that she managed before moving into the broader group CEO role.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Spar store owner Leslie Francis, who was recognised as an Unsung Hero in the Independent Retail News-organised competition in 2019, has now been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list with a British Empire Medal. Francis said she wept tears of joy when she received the news. “I was so surprised and honoured to receive. This story continues at Independent Retail News Unsung Hero receives BEM in New Year’s Honours list.
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
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
JANUARY 3, 2023
Trade shows are a time-tested way to network, sell your ideas and learn about the latest industry trends—especially if you are in the agricultural or farming industry. Many new agricultural inventions debuted at large expositions. For example, Eli Whitney introduced the first model of the cotton gin in 1881 at the International Cotton Exposition. Today, there are a lot of impressive agricultural and farming trade shows you can attend.
VMS
JANUARY 3, 2023
Sports-performance retailer Eastbay is shuttering its operations, according to an announcement on its website. While the site for the unit of Foot Locker (New York) originally said the shutdown was effective Dec. 31, it has since been changed to say the closure will happen “soon.”. Founded in 1980, Eastbay was a direct-to-consumer brand for most of its existence.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 5, 2023
More than 55,000 casual and contract workers have signed up for Victoria’s Sick Pay Guarantee program, including retail workers. The two-year pilot program – an Australian-first – offers casual workers without sick leave entitlements up to 38 hours of sick and carer’s pay each year, at the national minimum wage. Industries with the highest rates of casual and contract workers such as supermarkets, food and beverage operators, fast-food chains, and bakeries – together with companies employi
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 2, 2023
Today, most immersive art events (such as TeamLab’s exhibitions) are realized completely in closed and dark spaces. The viewer is.
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.
Mindful Design
JANUARY 4, 2023
One of the best things in interior design is following the evolution of trends. As one of the areas where creativity and ingenuity have a lot of room to play, furniture design gives us an excellent measure of the mood in the interior design world. So where is 2023 going to take us, what new […]. The post New Furniture Trends That Will Gain Ground in 2023 appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
VMS
JANUARY 3, 2023
Once almost solely concentrated in major retail cities, luxury retailers are changing their location strategies due to new patterns of living and working, Frame reports. As secondary and tertiary cities become more populous — or see an increased demand for more luxury options — premium retailers are increasingly looking to locate brick-and-mortar stores in such locales.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Spanish fashion retailer Desigual recently opened a new store in Singapore and unveiled an aspirational expansion strategy in Asia that will see it open 60 bricks-and-mortar stores in China and tap into key opinion leaders in the region to reach new customers. The brand’s fifth store in Singapore, which is located in Ion Orchard, features an “enhanced shopping experience” that aims to introduce more consumers to Desigual through a new perspective on the brand.
Design Week
JANUARY 3, 2023
2023 is going to be an important year within the design space; 12 months that will undeniably set the tone for the next decade. The mindset of consumers has undoubtedly changed as we see people becoming increasingly more driven by their own value systems. Addressing this, brands will be adopting a more authentic, personal approach, communicating their core ethics and beliefs through their.
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.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 3, 2023
Weetabix is showcasing “value through versatility” in a new take on its popular ‘Any Which Way A Bix’ campaign. The brand has created a free digital recipe book to inspire the nation with healthy, affordable meals and snacks for breakfast and beyond. Demand for affordable meal solutions, and advice on how to make household budgets. This story continues at Weetabix offers free recipe book with affordable around the clock dishes.
VMS
JANUARY 6, 2023
As part of the 125th anniversary celebrations of the Swiss Army Knife, its parent company Victorinox (Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland) has opened a new flagship store, at 388 Oxford St. in London’s West End. The new store’s design concept brings together the Victorinox values of quality, functionality, innovation and iconic design with refined details, according to a case study posted on the website of Dalziel & Pow (London), the project’s retail designer.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 3, 2023
Entertainment and music retailer Sanity is set to close all 50 of its physical stores by April 30, taking its business entirely online. Founded in 1980 by Australian businessman and former chairman of BB Retail Capital, Brett Blundy, the company sold vinyl records, DVDs, cassette tapes, hardware and other accessories pertaining to music. It was purchased by Ray Itaoui in 2013 despite the “challenging” entertainment landscape.
Design Week
JANUARY 6, 2023
Running for 32 years, the latest edition of the four-day furniture industry event brings together over 350 brands showcasing 50,000 products, with an increased presence of international pavilions. New for 2023 is a partnership with The Better Trends Company, providing advice as well as showcasing trends through a number of themed installations such as Permacrisis – “a defiant design response.
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Talking Retail
JANUARY 6, 2023
Independent drinks company Global Brands has bought Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef from Molson Coors, brands that it has distributed on behalf of Molson Coors since 2012. Steve Perez, chairman and founder of Global Brands, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands as fully fledged members of the Global Brands family. This story continues at Molson Coors sells Hooch, Hooper’s and Reef brands to distributor.
VMS
JANUARY 5, 2023
Amy Hauk is leaving her post as chief executive of the Victoria’s Secret brand, effective March 31. Her departure was announced in a securities filing this week. Martin Waters, CEO of Victoria’s Secret & Co. (Reynoldsburg, Ohio), will fold Hauk’s responsibilities into his own. Hauk’s exit announcement comes less than six months after she was promoted to her current role.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 2, 2023
The co-founder of American footwear company DC Shoes, Ken Block, has died in a snowmobile accident in the US, at the age of 55. Block was a marketing executive who co-founded the skateboard fashion brand DC Shoes with his business partner, Damon Way in 1994. Together they launched several artist collaborations and limited edition releases in DC’s product line popularising its identity among athletes and creators in the nineties.
Design Week
JANUARY 6, 2023
There will be a huge gap between what I want graphic design to look like, and what it will actually look like in the coming year. Rather than focusing purely on aesthetics, I would like to see improvements in how content is supplied, questioning of the design process itself, with clear responsibility for every aspect from those with specific training, and knowledge acquisition.
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 Wanted
JANUARY 5, 2023
Over the last few years, biophilic design has become more popular as people strive to get closer to nature. One of the easiest ways to embrace […]. The post A touch of nature: well-designed pebble furniture and lighting appeared first on DesignWanted.
VMS
JANUARY 2, 2023
More than 20 years after the Ames department store chain closed all of its stores, the retailer is mounting a comeback. That’s according to an announcement on a website purporting to represent the long-defunct discount retailer, which says Ames is “returning in spring 2023.” According to NBC 10 News , the first locations will open in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 4, 2023
Amazon.com’s layoffs will now stretch to more than 18,000 roles as part of a workforce reduction it previously disclosed, Chief Executive Andy Jassy said in a public staff note on Wednesday. The layoff decisions, which Amazon will communicate starting January 18, will largely impact the company’s e-commerce and human-resources organizations, he said.
Design Week
JANUARY 5, 2023
I’m always highly sceptical about ‘trends’ in design. I’m very much of the mindset that fashions fade, while true design (where form follows function) is eternal. A good logo, therefore, should never follow (or be inspired by) a particular zeitgeist. It would not be the purest representation of itself, or the strategy behind it, if it did.
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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