Show Best
DECEMBER 19, 2022
It’s the holiday season, and many people spend much of their time shopping for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. As people shop around popular retail stores, they’ll be drawn to the carefully and beautifully crafted displays and fixture setups showcasing the brand’s popular and in-demand merchandise. At Showbest, we strategically design these eye-catching fixtures to entice visitors and encourage sales.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners has entered a binding agreement to acquire David Jones from South African retail company Woolworths Holdings for an undisclosed sum. A spokesperson for Anchorage called the deal a “landmark transaction”, and said the firm was thrilled to take on the 183-year-old department store. “David Jones has a storied history, immense brand value and unparalleled assets — including an attractive retail footprint, a loyal customer base, and ded
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Design Boom
DECEMBER 18, 2022
an AR-driven sound garden lets visitors dancing with avatars while a robotic arm plays adidas products like instruments for a soundtrack. The post adidas’ new beijing store immerses shoppers in a series of interactive ‘phygital’ installations appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the upsize of Skechers, the lifestyle and athletic footwear brand, at Caledonia Park in Scotland. Skechers has increased the size of its outlet store by over 1,000 sq ft in a move that illustrates the strong and successful performance seen by leading international brands at the destination.
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Design Week
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Inside the Design Museum’s blockbuster football exhibition As the FIFA 2022 World Cup draws to a close, with viewing figures approaching 5 billion despite this year’s controversies, it may be unsurprising that the Design Museum’s Football: Designing the Beautiful Game was one of our most popular exhibition stories of 2022. Exploring how design has always been a integral part of football’s story.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Lingerie label Victoria’s Secret is set to launch its first Australian store-of-the-future retail concept on the ground level of the luxury shopping complex Emporium Melbourne this Wednesday. . The concept store will introduce a new design with a more open floor plan, brighter lighting, updated fitting rooms, a beauty bar, and soft touches throughout.
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Retail Focus
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Grosvenor has announced that leading British retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S), is to join Liverpool ONE, anchoring South John Street in two floors of the former Debenhams. Set to open in mid-2023, the retail giant is relocating from Church Street to create a 100,000 sq ft store in a move that reaffirms the brand’s commitment to the city centre.
Design Week
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Studio NinetyOne has rebranded baby first aid provider TinyHearts with a more confident identity to reflect the the products and services it offers new parents “when they need it most” TinyHearts was started by a paramedic and her sister after the realisation that if parents were more confident with basic first aid, babies lives could be saved.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Listed online retailer Kogan has bought Brosa, the collapsed online furniture chain for $1.5 million, just a week after it entered voluntary administration. Michael Korda and Richard Tucker of administrators KordaMentha said Kogan was the successful bidder after more than 30 prospective buyers expressed an interest in the stricken chain. Kogan said Brosa would be relaunched with an expanded range and value and maintain its brand and website.
VMS
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Skechers (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) has opened a flagship store on Dublin’s Grafton Street. Joining its concept store on Henry Street and four retail stores in greater Dublin, the new, 10,000-square-foot location is designed to present Skechers’ offering and comfort technologies in one of the country’s most highly trafficked districts, the retailer said in a news release.
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
Mindful Design
DECEMBER 21, 2022
With just a few more days left of 2022, and most people already crafting their New Year’s resolutions, there is an increasing appetite for letting go of the old and embracing the new. So, here is something new and worthy of attention in the world of interior design: The 2023 Pantone color of the year […]. The post 2023 Pantone Color of the Year is Bold and Energizing appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Design Week
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Hingston Studio has created the visual identity for the first official Formula 1 Exhibition, opening in March 2023 in Madrid at the start of a ten-year global tour. The studio was responsible for the visual identity system, typeface design, website, wayfinding and exhibition graphics for the show as well as an animated CG launch campaign. The exhibition itself, designed by Round Room Studios.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Colette by Colette Hayman has bought luxury online accessories brand The Daily Edited after a three-month search for a buyer. The company was placed in liquidation after company members voted in favour of winding the business up on September 30, following a tumultuous three years in its history, sparked by a high-profile dispute between co-founders Alyce Tran and Tania Liu.
VMS
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Before the pandemic, consumers had gotten used to instant gratification, including packages and groceries delivered to their doorstep in under an hour, and stores that stayed open around the clock. But now, many workers who provided such services throughout the pandemic are fed up and don’t want to go back to the way things were, the Associated Press reports.
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.
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 19, 2022
2022 is the sixth time the LIT Awards, initiated by the Farmani Group, select the most magnificent projects of talented lighting product designers and implementers. At […]. The post Here’s a look at the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2022 Winners appeared first on DesignWanted.
Design Week
DECEMBER 22, 2022
As many creative conversations this year have orbited around the topic of AI and advances in systems such as Midjourney and DALL-E 2, its fitting that Dentsu Creative UK opted for an AI Christmas cracker rather than the traditional Christmas card this year. The digital cracker can be accessed through a link, where users will then be asked to input their name and choose their preferred level of.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Health, fitness and beauty. Put those three words together and they give aspiration, perfection and a number of other ideals that are impossible to live up to. A simple image search for health and fitness reveals screeds of bronzed, impossibly-toned bodies, paired with motivational slogans encouraging people to try harder, reach further, strive, dominate, or ‘just do it’.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The FTC has just announced a release of updated “Health Products Compliance Guidance” to help advertisers ensure that claims about the benefits and safety of health-related products are truthful, not misleading, and supported by science. Last tackled in 1998 and styled as a Dietary Supplements Advertising guide for dietary supplements, the new guidance document covers a broad spectrum of products including foods, over-the-counter drugs, homeopathic products, health equipment, diagnostic tests an
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
DECEMBER 18, 2022
In today’s world, it’s not enough for the product to be functional and stylish. Sustainability plays a more important role than ever before. More conscious use […]. The post Sustainable hygiene products for a better world appeared first on DesignWanted.
VMS
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Return rates are up in retail recently, both in-store and for e-commerce, and retailers are setting new stricter return policies, as reported by Forbes in an overview on this year’s returns environment. This year is expected to set a returns record, partly because retail sales are forecast to rise versus last year — some estimate the increase may be as much as 15 percent, driven in part by higher prices, Forbes reports.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 20, 2022
A fundamental question about the future of David Jones was put to rest this week, after the retailer’s parent company Woolworths Holdings announced the sale of the department store chain to Australian private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners on Monday. While the sum was not disclosed, The Australian cited sources close to the transaction who put the figure at around $100 million.
Dezeen
DECEMBER 23, 2022
French shoe brand Nodaleto has chosen Miami as the location of its first US store, which New York studio Rafael de Cárdenas designed with sci-fi-influenced red and chrome interiors. The shop opened in Miami Design District during the city's art week earlier this month, starting a two-year lease in the 1,000-square-metre space (10,764 feet). Sculptural red seats run through the middle of the Nodaleto store.
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Design Week
DECEMBER 23, 2022
The Design Week editorial team is off to celebrate the festive season. 2022 has been another busy year for design. While we’re gone, you can find all of our Best of 2022 round-ups in one place, where we look at our biggest and most popular stories from the last 12 months, from graphics, products and exhibitions to politics and social design. You can also check out our Christmas content tailored to.
VMS
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Christmas Tree Shops (CTS; Middleboro, Mass.) recently cut the ribbon on its new store in Sarasota, Fla., marking the retailer’s third store opening in the state this year. The 49,398-square-foot space is located in University Town Center and features “spacious aisles” and large displays for a comfortable shopping experience, CTS said in a release. Within the last four months, the retailer has opened two other stores within the Sunshine State, one in Estero and the other in Pembroke Pines.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2022
At the end of last week, supermarket giant Woolworths made a play at the pet world: dropping $586 million on PetStock owner Petspiration. The move will see Woolworths acquire 55 per cent of the business, and deepen its investment into the pet industry – having already launched its own online-only pet business Pet Culture in 2021. . Woolworths’ managing director and CEO Brad Banducci told investors the category is “highly complementary” to its existing food and everyday needs businesses, an
Theatro
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Link to the Article. The post 5 Ways QR Codes Can Improve Your In-Store Experience in 2023 appeared first on Theatro.
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.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 20, 2022
ust Eat has today revealed the nation’s favourite dishes, grocery items and big food moments as part of its 2022 End of Year Wrap. The data, produced by Just Eat, found that customers have been keen to broaden their palates with sales for Mexican, Greek and African food up from last year. There has also been […].
VMS
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Help VMSD magazine deck the pages of its January/February 2022 “Look Book” issue with holiday window displays! Each year, we feature a range of holiday themed windows from around the world in our recap, to be featured in print and online. And there’s still time to submit! We’ve extended the deadline to January 3, 2023. For more information, or to submit your display, click here.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 19, 2022
An Australian-first citywide digital marketplace has been launched in Adelaide, allowing South Australians to shop through a range of retailers and have their orders delivered the next day. Delivered by the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA) through the City of Adelaide, ByADL is an online platform that brings together more than 60 city retailers in categories including fashion, health and beauty, jewellery, homewares, toys, and food and beverage.
Retail Bound
DECEMBER 22, 2022
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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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