Dezeen
JUNE 6, 2021
Bookshelves made from perforated aluminium and quartz stone double as partition walls in this maze-like Shanghai bookstore by local architecture studio Wutopia Lab. The 452-square-metre bookstore, which opened last month, is located at the base of a recently completed brick-red office block called Cifi Xintiandi (which translates as "The Roof") by Ateliers Jean Nouvel.
Retail Times
JUNE 9, 2021
Maxol Newbridge, developed to showcase Maxol’s transformative, customer-centric brand experience, has won the NACS European Convenience Retail Best of the Best Store Award for the redevelopment of its store in Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
The sale of pre-owned items is a tradition as old as the marketplace itself, spanning everything from high-end auction houses selling antique art, furnishings and specialist collectibles to the humble garage or yard sale. The arrival of the internet, however, proved transformational as platforms like EBay and Craigslist enabled resellers to tap into a much wider potential customer base.
Design Boom
JUNE 7, 2021
geared towards younger consumers, the store employs no staff and doesn't accept cash or cards, only QR codes. . The post QR code operated store in seoul takes design cues from retro movie theaters appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.
Retail Focus
JUNE 7, 2021
Finding new customers can be one of the most challenging aspects of running a business, which is why it is so important to look after the ones you do have to convert them into repeat buyers and loyal customers. Targeting people who have already bought something from you makes sense because they have already shown an interest in your company and products, have disposable income, and are willing to spend it, and they already know your company and platform.
Design Week
JUNE 11, 2021
“It’s like an optical illusion, where you start to doubt your own brain,” says Christian Boer. Graphic designer Boer was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. He explains the condition made school, and later university, a near-impossible challenge. “I could stare at the same two pages for hours – and when I did read, it was wrong,” he says.
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Design Boom
JUNE 11, 2021
the museum store by J.C. architecture is another large-scale artwork that spontaneously and playfully lays out into the taipei fine arts museum lobby. The post rotating cantilevered structure transforms taipei fine arts museum store into a dynamic space appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
JUNE 7, 2021
If you’re one of the many people who share the ambition to start up a business that will gather customers far and wide to relish in the quality of the service that you provide, you might feel pretty confident about your prospects. That attitude is a good start, but you can do even better by being as prepared as possible to properly tackle the challenges that you’ll face in the corporate world.
Dezeen
JUNE 11, 2021
London architectural studio Sybarite has paid tribute to Ferrari 's legacy in the car brand's lifestyle concept store, which features a scarlet glass wall that recalls a racetrack and a terracotta facade that nods to its Italian heritage. Revealed here in photographs shared exclusively with Dezeen, the store is arranged across a single open-plan floor in a 1980s building in Maranello, northern Italy, where Ferrari's factory is located.
Inside Retail
JUNE 10, 2021
SDA, the trade union representing shop and warehouse workers, has launched an advertising campaign calling on the government to boost the minimum wage on July 1. . Seizing on a quote from Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the Australian economy is “the envy of the world” SDA national secretary Gerard Dwyer said retail staff who worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 crisis deserved “a fair pay rise”. .
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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
Design Week
JUNE 8, 2021
A group of illustrators has united to produce a collection dedicated to celebrating Asian culture, in the wake of rising levels of anti-Asian racism around the world. Some 19 illustrators have joined forces for the print project, which has been curated “in aid of #StopAsianHate” It is a part of a wider initiative called Must Be Nice led by artist-led gift platform Paperboy.
Retail Focus
JUNE 9, 2021
Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet has agreed deals with three new retailers, including Next Outlet, taking a combined 14,000 sq ft of retail space at the Scottish outlet shopping destination. Set to open in June, Next Outlet will stock items from across its entire product range within its new 8,576 sq ft unit. It will become the latest major retailer to join the line-up of fashion, beauty, leisurewear, outdoor apparel and homewares brands, including Nike, Adidas, Regatta, Trespass and Beauty Outlet
Talking Retail
JUNE 7, 2021
The deadline for entries to Unsung Heroes, which recognises convenience store owners and staff members who ‘go the extra mile’ to help their customers and local communities, has been extended. The initiative, organised by partners Independent Retail News and Nisa, will now close on 30 June. Retailers can enter by filling in the entry form. This story continues at Unsung Heroes entry deadline extended.
Inside Retail
JUNE 11, 2021
Many retail cultures do not encourage the sharing of challenges or failures and even sometimes the sharing of successes. Therefore, if the culture you work within is against sharing lessons, it may be something that never enters your mind or your team’s, especially if that business is all you have ever known. In our home life, this is the same. If you are brought up not to share failures and to just suck it up and get on with it, then chances are this same behaviour will play out in your life.
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 Week
JUNE 7, 2021
Studio Cronica has designed online platform Your Future London as a way to present urban data in a more engaging way and allow users to envisage the city’s future. The project has been commissioned for thinktank and policymakers Centre for London as part of its London Futures review project, in collaboration with the Mayor of London. Cronica design director Sérgio Cameira explains that the platform had two main objectives.
Retail Focus
JUNE 7, 2021
Icon Outlet at The O2, London’s leading outlet shopping destination, has announced British contemporary design brand, JOSEPH, is the latest new retailer to open a store. The store which is JOSEPH’s only London outlet joins premium fashion brands including Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ted Baker and Hackett under The O2’s world-famous roof.
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Spar Alston, in Cumbria, has completed a store refurbishment which saw the addition of new facilities including a butchery counter and fresh deli offering. The forecourt site, which has served the village since 2012, has remained open during the refurbishment. The 3,000sq ft store now features a Graham Eyes High Class Butchers counter, which offers.
Inside Retail
JUNE 9, 2021
Denim fashion firm Levi’s has partnered with not-for-profit Habitat for Humanity Australia to support Australians hit by the 2019-20 bushfire season, which left thousands of Australians without a place to live. As part of its workwear campaign, Levi’s has donated a total of $30,000 to support the not-for-profit, which helps volunteers to make a different in fragile communities – some of which are still struggling more than two years after the devastating fire season.
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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
JUNE 10, 2021
Design studio Kurppa Hosk has revealed a brand refresh for Beatport, comprising a bespoke app and new vinyl-inspired logo. Established in 2004, Beatport is an online electronic music store, with a catalogue of over nine million tracks and with 36 million annual customers. The collaboration between Stockholm-based Kurppa Hosk and the American music platform began at the end of 2019.
Retail Focus
JUNE 10, 2021
centre:mk has announced that British lifestyle brand, Crew Clothing, has opened its first store in the catchment at the top 10 shopping centre. Spanning 1,666 sq ft, Crew Clothing’s new store located at 27 Silbury Arcade showcases the brand’s womenswear, menswear and childrenswear collections inspired by the British coast. . Founded in Salcombe with its crystal clear waters and cobbled streets, the brand grew from the back of a windsurfing shop – moving to Cowes Week, the King’s Road and now
Talking Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Overall cash deposits and withdrawals increased month-on-month in May, highlighting that cash use continues to recover, new research reveals. The latest data from the Post Office’s May Cash Tracker shows business cash deposits totalled £824m, up 7.2% month-on-month, and up 139% year-on-year. In Scotland, business cash deposits were up almost 36% month-on-month in May as.
Inside Retail
JUNE 9, 2021
Since Afterpay Australian Fashion Week wrapped up last Friday night, critics have come out on social media, accusing it of ‘tokenistic’ attempts at diversity and inclusion. While this was the first year that First Nations fashion was put in the spotlight at AAFW, some have slammed the event for the lack of size representation, particularly during the final show.
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Design Week
JUNE 9, 2021
Kelly Hoppen’s relationship with Eastern design began in a shop on Portobello Road, west London. “There was this old Chinese trunk – it was a deep oxblood red and I fell in love with it,” Hoppen recalls. “So I spent every penny in my pocket and bought it.” This sparked the designer’s interest in her signature East-meets-West style.
Retail Focus
JUNE 10, 2021
Planet 360 recently worked with Sweaty Betty’s in-house VM team to design, develop and manufacture a bespoke in-store structure. The tripart structure created a 360-degree shopping experience based around product discovery and digital insight via QR codes. This unique VM was part of Sweaty Betty’s collaboration with re•spin by Halle Berry. Planet360 Tripart Structure. 1 of 3.
Talking Retail
JUNE 9, 2021
Lucozade Zero is kicking off a multi-media campaign following its recent brand re-fresh and the launch of 330ml cans and a Tropical flavour. The campaign will promote the brand through radio advertising across Kiss, Capital, Radio X, Heart and Absolute stations, as well as out-of-home advertising, Facebook and Instagram coverage and in-store materials for retailers.
Inside Retail
JUNE 8, 2021
Indonesian direct-to-consumer retailer Saturdays is on a mission to transform the eyewear retail experience. We chat with co-founder Rama Suparta about the brand’s omnichannel strategy and its new mobile app and try-on service. Inside Retail: How would you describe the traditional way customers have had to buy eyewear, and how has Saturdays helped change that experience?
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.
Design Week
JUNE 10, 2021
London design studio Praline has revealed a new book dedicated to British pop artist Peter Blake’s collage work, incorporating an eclectic variety of typefaces and graphics. Produced in collaboration with paper company Fedrigoni and London’s Waddington Custot gallery, Peter Blake: Collage launches alongside a retrospective of the artist’s work at the gallery.
Retail Focus
JUNE 7, 2021
Retail display specialist arken P-O-P International has announced the launch of aRC – the arken Recycling QR Code to create an easy and accessible way to help retailers improve recycling of permanent and semi-permanent displays at their end of life in-store. Retail displays manufactured by arken will feature a unique QR code, providing digital sustainability identities that store teams can scan to make informed recycling decisions, simply and quickly.
Talking Retail
JUNE 7, 2021
Ex-Nisa retailer Ajay Odedra is making a comeback in convenience retailing with Simply Fresh. Odedra, who has operated stores in Essex for more than 30 years, is set to bring the best of Sainsbury’s in his new 1,800sq ft Simply Fresh store in Chelmsford at the end of June. Odedra said: “Each and every time. This story continues at Retailer chooses Simply Fresh for convenience sector return.
Inside Retail
JUNE 6, 2021
Fashion label General Pants is set to expand to 65 stores across Australia and New Zealand as part of its growth strategy to focus on Gen Z and millennial consumers. General Plants said it will accelerate its store opening plan together with store refurbishments in Queensland, WA and Victoria in the next few months. In the past 12 months, the brand has opened eight new outlets, three of which are located in New Zealand.
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