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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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.
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.
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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.
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 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”. .
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
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Inspired by Dragon’s Den, Hobbycraft set up a panel of its senior management team for its ‘Artisan’ colleagues to pitch their product ideas with the chance to have their own ranges sold at Hobbycraft.
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 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 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: 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.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Red Bull® reveals the mystery taste of the 2021 Red Bull Summer Edition. Introducing the Cactus Fruit edition, with a fresh and delicious red berry taste, this exotic drink is perfect for summer days and nights reconnecting with friends and family.
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
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
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.
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.
Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Following today’s release of Card Factory figures for FY2020/21; Zoe Mills, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “With a proposition reliant on its extensive store network, it comes as no surprise that Card Factory has seen its worst year on record in FY2020/21, as the COVID-19 pandemic meant that its store portfolio was temporarily shut for approximately five months of the year.
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 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 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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Retail Times
JUNE 10, 2021
Aldi has announced the launch of two brand new Specialbuy tipples as part of its multi award winning gin range, Haysmiths. The deliciously celestial Elements by Haymith’s Eclipse Gin and Solar Gin (£14.99 each for 70cl) are available in store and online from the 10th June, just in time for this year’s Solar Eclipse and Summer Solstice, and have been produced as a Limited Edition batch, meaning once they’re gone, they’re gone!
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 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 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: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
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Dezeen
JUNE 6, 2021
Green onyx lines the floors and walls of this fashion boutique in Rome by creative duo Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana. The Forte Forte store is located on Via Borgognona, a street in the heart of the Campo Marzio – the 4th rione, or district, of Rome – that was once full of artists. The boutique was designed by the brand 's co-founder, Giada Forte, and her partner, creative director Robert Vattilana.
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
Nisa has confirmed that the national truck driver shortage caused its logistics supplier DHL to miss deliveries to stores this weekend (4-6 June). Over the weekend several Nisa retailers took to social media to voice their frustration at the situation. Mike Sohal, owner of Dallam Stores in Warrington, tweeted: “Not only have I lost sales. This story continues at Nisa deliveries hit by truck driver shortage.
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.
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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