Dezeen

JULY 26, 2023

Raw finishes and brutalist interventions feature in footwear brand Veja 's first dedicated shop in Madrid , complete with an in-house shoe repair workshop and interiors designed by local firm Plantea Estudio. The retail space is housed in a building in the centre of Madrid, which has functioned as a shop, a restaurant and a bank office since its construction around the turn of the 20th century.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2023

Discounted designer goods retailer Cosette has been alleged of selling counterfeit goods and ‘superfakes’ following an investigation by media outlets. New South Wales Fair Trading has now received more than 25 complaints following reportage by The Sydney Morning Herald and A Current Affair. Many buyers have revealed that their designer bags were indeed ‘fake’ after authenticity checks failed to ensure the legitimacy of products.

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Design Boom

JULY 24, 2023

Have you ever been in a marble quarry? In Mykonos, the Greek heritage brand Nikos Athina, house of the Sculpture, has designed its flagship store with classical art in mind, creating a quarry-like boutique made of sculpted blocks of Dionysus marble – the same kind used to build the Parthenon. The post saint of athens devises boutique store in mykonos as a white marble quarry appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JULY 26, 2023

Promotion of any product or service in the modern world is not an easy topic. A high level of competition never allows market participants to relax and stand in one place. Retail is a particularly difficult mechanism to promote, because it is a large–scale business. However, it is quite realistic to promote it. We have collected several tools in order to promote the retail business easily and clearly.

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Design Wanted

JULY 27, 2023

From Fika by AllSfär to Fuji by Woven Image, Fost Large by De Vorm, Parthos by Narbutas and Art Prints by Abstracta and Wall of Art […] The post Acoustic products – 5 sustainable designs ideal for your workspace appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2023

Drinks retailer Dan Murphy’s has opened a premium concept store in Sydney’s Martin Place for the precinct’s corporate clientele. The new Cellar concept boasts a “reduced floor format” compared to a typical Dan Murphy’s offering and is stocked with a range of high-quality wines, bespoke spirits, and curated beers. The store also features a temperature-controlled setting showcasing rare, back-vintage, and hard-to-source Australian and international wines.

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Retail Focus

JULY 26, 2023

In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, aesthetics play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining customers to your online retail business. It’s no secret that customers respond better to visually pleasing sites and stores, and retailers need to make the most of this if they want to stand out in a crowd of thousands of online sites. The visual appeal of your website is crucial in creating a lasting impression and enhancing user experience.

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Design Wanted

JULY 27, 2023

Recently, we participated as jury members in the ‘Design for a Better Future’ contest organized by Quantumleap, with the aim of evaluating the best submitted projects. […] The post Casa Roja aims at supporting women living in rural areas around the world appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Subscription-based meal kit provider Marley Spoon plans to revise its full-year revenue guidance after sales plummeted on soft consumer demand. For the quarter to June 30, net revenue fell 21 per cent to €86 million (A$141.31 million) while operating EBITDA slumped 161 per cent to A$3.94 million. In Australia, net revenue grew marginally, up 1 per cent to $59.32 million while the US market reported a 9.1 per cent increase to $67.37 million.

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Design Boom

JULY 27, 2023

the eye-catching pink palette covers everything, from the walls and floors, to the bespoke furniture and wiring. The post vibrant shades of pink clad paris texas showroom by studiooboom in milan 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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JULY 25, 2023

Luxury Ukrainian nail bar So.Shell has opened its first pop-up salon in London’s Fitzrovia. Joining their original stand-alone space located in the iconic Carnaby area on Marshall Street, the brand’s first UK store which offers a range of nail, eyebrow and lash services with two treatment rooms. The new pop-up will be located at Pinch Bar, situated at 9-11 Tottenham Street.

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Design Wanted

JULY 26, 2023

The FIT Sport Design Awards is back for its second annual competition, seeking to acknowledge outstanding and sustainable sports products and solutions. The event celebrates the […] The post FIT Sport Design Awards: cutting-edge sports equipment and apparel appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Consumers have changed. The trend towards using self-service and self-checkout (SCO) options in both retail and hospitality was already strong, but the pandemic sent it soaring. Global research, conducted by Kantar for Glory Global Solutions, a market leader in retail cash recycling solutions, reveals that 80 per cent of consumers consider it important for retailers to provide a choice of checkout options.

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Dezeen

JULY 24, 2023

Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed a shop for fashion and lifestyle brand Holzweiler in Chengdu , China, informed by its Norwegian heritage. Located in Taikoo Li mall in central Chengdu, the 130-square-metre store is Norwegian brand Holzweiler 's first outpost outside of Scandinavia. The exterior of the store is covered with LED screen "The store features recurring themes of currents, reflections and contrasts inspired by landscapes and coastal movements, a bespoke concept of the forces

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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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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2023

Retailer confidence at Northern Ireland’s premier designer outlet is continuing to soar as existing tenants take more space to increase stock and add new lines. Long-time tenant, Mountain Warehouse is adding surf brand ANIMAL, taking an additional 1,116 sq ft adjacent to its existing unit, making its total footprint at The Boulevard 3,552 sq ft. The classic surf brand was first re-launched online after Mountain Warehouse acquired it in 2021, with a physical store roll out underway in strong

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Design Wanted

JULY 26, 2023

With a worldwide presence and a commitment to celebrating innovation and creativity, SIT Furniture Design Award welcomes designers from across the globe to share their remarkable […] The post Call for entries: submit for the 4th Edition of the SIT Furniture Design Award appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Fast food chain McDonald’s is set to inject $1 billion into opening 100 new restaurants across Australia and upgrading its existing network. The company’s Australian chief Antoni Martinez says the company wants to capture the brand’s growing popularity and modernise its online offering. “I just think when you look at our performance at the moment, it’s a great opportunity for us to accelerate that growth,” Martinez told The Australian.

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Creative Displays Now

JULY 24, 2023

The world of visual marketing is always changing. Still, one thing remains constant — signage drives foot traffic, encourages impulse purchases and increases brand awareness. The fast-paced world of digital signage has much to offer in a retail environment. However, there is still a significant need for traditional in-store signage. In some cases, traditional signage may be more important than digital, and it’s vital that your business knows which is which.

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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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JULY 24, 2023

The Creative Retail Awards are delighted to announce the Shortlist for the 2023 Awards. The Shortlist presents some of the very best in global retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display with projects including Flannels, Gaucho, Selfridges, Myriam K, Hamleys, Nike and many more. The panel of Judges found it even tougher than usual this year to Shortlist the entries, with exceptional quality submitted from all corners of the globe; from North America, across Europe, South Africa, and t

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Design Wanted

JULY 25, 2023

Brilliantly providing a means for building occupants to evacuate safely, Korea-based Hanyoung Lee designs Strix – an innovative desk lamp that seamlessly transforms into an emergency […] The post Strix: a one-of-a-kind emergency flashlight that doubles up as a desk lamp appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2023

Super prime CBD retail rents have surged across Brisbane, Sydney, and Adelaide for the first time since the onset of Covid-19, according to a report by the CBRE. Adelaide recorded the biggest increase, with super prime rents up 7.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter to $3275 per sqm, the Australian Retail Figures Q2 2023 report shows. Brisbane was close behind with a 7.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter jump to $3595 per sqm, followed by Sydney with 1.5 per cent growth to $10,944 a sqm.

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Compliantia

JULY 28, 2023

The 4th quarter is essential to a retailer’s bottom line. It is the biggest quarter for retail sales in the United States. In addition, over one-third of small businesses in the United States report that Q4 is the most profitable time of the year. Q4 is an opportunity a retail business simply cannot pass. The biggest quarter for retail sales The months between October and December are “the holiday season”.

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Retail Times

JULY 25, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Luxury apparel brand Dsquared2 has partnered with leading full-service digital commerce specialist Astound Commerce to launch a transformative new online flagship store to drive global direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales.

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Design Wanted

JULY 24, 2023

As is often the case, great companies are created when their founders provide a response to a previously unmet need. And Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. – […] The post A talk with Denys Lapointe, the visionary Chief Design Officer of BRP appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2023

After 17 years of running its discount department stores separately, retail conglomerate Wesfarmers announced earlier this week that it would be consolidating the back end operation of Kmart Australia and Target Australia. The decision, while outwardly focused on delivering better value to customers and improving its own cost of doing business, is also the latest attempt by Wesfarmers to bring Target back to sizable growth.

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Creative Displays Now

JULY 27, 2023

Retail displays are among the best ways to organize and present your business’s products to shoppers in stores. These displays help brands differentiate themselves from the competition and share important messaging. However, some displays are more effective in driving sales and inspiring customer loyalty than others. Let’s explore the most effective types of retail displays and their key benefits for brands looking to elevate their in-person sales and uplift their business. 1.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Dezeen

JULY 22, 2023

Rainwear brand Rains has juxtaposed minimalist restraint with free-form contemporary artworks inside its revamped flagship store in Aarhus , Denmark. The brand's first-ever store, originally opened in 2016, was updated with the introduction of industrial touches such as graffiti and stainless steel hardware alongside custom works by local artists. "We want to tickle the customers' curiosity," Rains ' in-house design team told Dezeen.

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Design Wanted

JULY 23, 2023

Why typography matters? Type design has a huge creative, aesthetic and communicative potential that oftentimes goes undetected by the most. Typefaces can shape and express cultural […] The post Type design in branding: find a brand’s voiceprint to make it truly unique appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Listed conglomerate Wesfarmers is merging its store networks Target and Kmart into a singular $10 billion business in a bid to boost returns and bring better value to customers. Ian Bailey will continue to oversee the enlarged Kmart group, while Target MD Richard Pearson is assigned to a new role within Wesfarmers’ health unit. Kmart CEO John Gualtieri will run the day-to-day operation of the combined Kmart and Target stores.

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All Work

JULY 27, 2023

With more and more professionals joining the coworking community, it’s important to have a space that is well-designed and fosters effective collaboration. When designing the layout, make sure there are enough designated areas for group work and brainstorming sessions; collaboration should be encouraged, so the right spaces should be provided for it.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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