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elements of greek summer meet local materials within parthenis café by anaktae in mykonos

Design Boom

the resulting design stays faithful to the pure forms of cycladic architecture and the stripped-back parthenis aesthetic. The post elements of greek summer meet local materials within parthenis café by anaktae in mykonos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Bad debt blowout fuels massive Afterpay loss

Inside Retail

Afterpay, Australia’s largest buy now, pay later company now owned by US firm Block, has reported a massive pre-tax loss of $501.9 million as more and more of its instant-loan clients failed to pay their debts. . The company’s operating expenses – in particular its bad debts – ballooned out from $72.1 million a year ago to $176.8 million at the end of the first half, December 31.

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Liverpool ONE welcomes Timothy Oulton first standalone gallery in NORTHERN ENGLAND

Retail Focus

Grosvenor has welcomed Timothy Oulton, the British furniture company noted for its traditional handcraftsmanship, to Liverpool ONE. The 3,200 sq ft gallery, located on Peter’s Lane, has opened its first standalone space in the north of England. The new Timothy Oulton gallery features their trademark blend of British heritage-inspired design reconceived from a modern perspective.

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Jodrell Bank’s new visual identity hopes to inspire a “sense of awe”

Design Week

London-based design consultancy Johnson Banks has crafted the new brand identity for research centre and observatory Jodrell Bank, home to the Lovell Telescope. The Cheshire-based observatory was established over 75 years ago, and is now owned and managed by the University of Manchester. Its centrepiece is the Lovell Telescope, built in the 1950s by Bernard Lovell, and once the world’s largest.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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.

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foster + partners completes seoul apple store with landscaped pockets

Design Boom

located at the corner of the site, the park pockets are envisioned as calm escapes from the busy street and covered meeting spots for the community. The post foster + partners completes seoul apple store with landscaped pockets appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Grocery giants face ‘marathon, damaging’ court case over underpayments

Inside Retail

Australia’s two largest supermarket operators – Woolworths and Coles – are set to face a seven-week-long Federal Court case over employee underpayments after a judge made an unusual order that four separate cases could be heard as one. But the proceedings will not begin until June next year, extending the wait for affected staff to be paid, should the court rule in favour of reimbursements.

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London Design Biennale names Het Nieuwe Instituut as curator for 2023

Design Week

The London Design Biennale has appointed Dutch national design and architecture museum HNI (Het Nieuwe Instituut) as artistic director for its 2023 edition. Every other year the London Design Biennale invites design delegations from around the world to a Somerset House takeover, where the global role of design is explored. The HNI’s artistic and general director Aric Chen will lead the.

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FENDI casa inaugurates its first flagship store in the heart of milan

Design Boom

the boutique store fuses FENDI's iconic signature features through an interplay of solids, voids and light, as 9 world-renowned furniture designers adorn the two-floor space of the store. The post FENDI casa inaugurates its first flagship store in the heart of milan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dan Murphy’s opens premium concept store stocking rare wines

Inside Retail

Dan Murphy’s has unveiled a new premium wine cellar concept in Sydney’s Lane Cove today. The cellar stocks some of the world’s rarest wines, such as a bottle of 1951 Penfolds Grange which retails for $160,000 and Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanée-Conti at $20,000 per bottle. . The store stocks more than 2800 different products, 350 of them rare premium wines.

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FTC Brings First Civil Penalty Action Under New “Made in USA” Rule

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The FTC entered into a consent order with Lithionics Battery LLC and its General Manager, settling allegations the company misrepresented its lithium ion cells are made in the United States. This is the first case the FTC has brought under its new civil penalty authority provided in the Made in USA Labeling Rule, which we wrote about last summer. According to the FTC, Lithionics expressly claimed – in videos posted to social media and on the company’s website and in catalogs – that their product

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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How Slowthai’s rooftop Brixton stage was designed to “feel like a nightmare”

Design Week

For Slowthai’s current Hell is Home tour, the British rapper brought a make-shift home to Brixton Academy with the help of designer and artist Lewis James. Slowthai (real name Tyron Frampton) is on tour following the release of his second album Tyron last year. The sophomore record explores the rapper’s conflicting personality traits, and also touches on social issues – one song is dedicated to.

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Kellogg’s reduces salt in Special K cereal range by 20%

Retail Times

Cereal and snacks giant Kellogg’s is today announcing salt in one of its biggest cereal brands - Special K – has been reduced by an average of 20% across the product range.

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Westpac claims new online scam blocks are saving customers millions

Inside Retail

Westpac Bank says new scam detection systems monitoring offshore online transactions have saved customers more than $6 million during the past two months alone. In a trial last year, blocking selected online stores mainly selling diet pills, Westpac says it prevented more than 11,000 potential scams saving $1.2 million. Now it has expanded the program to protect Australians from many overseas retailers targeting Australians with false advertising for popular products like diet pills, supplements

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Beyond Occupancy: New Metrics To Inform The Post-Pandemic Workplace

All Work

How will employees experience the renewed offices of the future of work? Hybrid work will require a deep understanding of employee preferences. Why community-driven office design creates a culture of support. This article was written by Meg Campbell and Alex Palmisano and was originally published on Work Design Magazine. All signs point to “when, not if” employees will return to the office—but a better question is, what will they experience and expect once they do?

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

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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Computational design experiment for older adult’s footwear

Design Wanted

According to the 2019 Revision of World Population Prospects, by 2050, people aged 65 or above will account for 25% of the population in Europe and […]. The post Computational design experiment for older adult’s footwear appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Using Plants as Decor in Restaurant Design

Mindful Design

If you are looking for one simple change that could give your restaurant or cafe a fresher look, but you don’t have the budget for major upgrades, consider plants. Whether in residential or commercial interiors, plants bring in something that no other type of decor does: They respond to the instinctive human search for shelter, […]. The post Using Plants as Decor in Restaurant Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Lorna Jane’s digital transformation

Inside Retail

Prior to the pandemic, Australian activewear brand Lorna Jane recognised it had a problem: its e-commerce experience was simply not up to par. When the brand’s website got busy, it slowed to a crawl, and when it got very busy, it crashed. Customers often complained that items they added to cart would simply disappear, or they couldn’t complete a transaction.

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Creative Services at Bay Cities

Bay Cities

Bay Cities has expanded their offerings to now include a full menu of creative services for their clients. With an emphasis on working from concept to completion, expect a 360° approach to your campaign, starting with extensive market research from our trendspotters who stay up to date on retail trends to benefit your product’s success. With so many elements a part of the design and marketing process, producing the right retail display can be overwhelming on your own.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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FTC Uses Civil Penalty Authority in Rayon-as-Bamboo Cases

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Several retailers recently settled cases with the FTC over allegations they deceptively marketed “bamboo” textiles. These cases come as some of the first, if not the first, instances of the FTC using its revived civil penalty authority to punish initial offenses by retailers. According to the FTC’s complaints, the retailers advertised numerous textile products as made of bamboo when in fact they may have originated from bamboo but had been manufactured and processed into rayon.

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Aptamil Follow on Milks ‘Product of the Year’ Pre-Measured Tabs go live across major retailers

Retail Times

Aptamil, the UK’s leading baby and toddler milk brand has announced the roll out of its award-winning Pre-Measured Tabs at major retailers ahead of an extensive summer marketing campaign, going live at the end of May. It follows the exclusive and highly successful launch of the unique Tabs format in Boots a year ago, with the Follow-on Milk version being nominated by consumers as the winning innovation in the follow on milk category of the 2022 Product of the Year awards.

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Rodd & Gunn to open global flagship in Brisbane

Inside Retail

New Zealand men’s fashion brand Rodd & Gunn has launched its global flagship store, Rodd & Gunn x The Lodge Bar & Dining, on James Street in Brisbane – its first in Australia to feature a restaurant. Located in a heritage-listed building, the shop features 749sqm and will showcase Rodd & Gunn’s seasonal fashion collection as well as offer a dining experience.

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Lexus Design Award 2022 offers next-gen designers opportunity of a lifetime

Design Wanted

“For over 10 years Lexus has supported young talent from around the world. We challenge them to better our lives with design, and that starts with […]. The post Lexus Design Award 2022 offers next-gen designers opportunity of a lifetime appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Dispensary Construction Tracker Tool for Multi-Site Build Outs in the Cannabis Industry

Instore Design

As cannabis restrictions lift across the United States, we’re seeing an increase in demand for new construction among business owners in the cannabis space. If you’re a general contractor, you may be intimidated by this booming new industry and all the regulations that come along with it. That’s why we put together our Construction Tracker Tool for dispensaries.

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Iceland.co.uk launches a one penny sale on all vegetables to help customers enjoy Easter for less this year

Retail Times

To help shoppers enjoy Easter for a fraction of the price this year, all of Iceland’s fresh and frozen vegetables that are priced at £1 or under will be available for just 1p.

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Assembly Label launches Re-Worn program, to promote circular economy

Inside Retail

Assembly Label has launched the second Re-Worn collection program, which will also be available to shop online. The collection contains 30 pieces and features basic items including denim, tees, linen pieces and knitwear from past seasons. According to the brand, all of the pieces “were returned by the previous owners through Assembly Label’s much loved Re-Worn program and have been carefully laundered and repaired.”.

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Meet our picks for the 2nd Edition of the SIT Design Award

Design Wanted

Created to shed light on the efforts of diverse talented designers across the globe – the SIT Furniture Design Award celebrates creativity. Sharing innovative visions – […]. The post Meet our picks for the 2nd Edition of the SIT Design Award appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

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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NB Studio’s “unconventional” branding for a Ghanaian farm tech company

Design Week

NB Studio has created the branding for Farmerline, a social enterprise which aims to improve the lives of farmers in Africa. According to Farmerline, the Ghana-based enterprise is now one of the largest private employers in the country. Its team works with farmer associations and partners with the aim of creating lasting wealth in the farming sector, through fair accreditation and ongoing.

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What do I Need to Get a Quote for My Brand’s Retail Display Program?

Bay Cities

Securing a display program with a retailer is a huge step for your brand. Now it’s time to get down to business on developing your display!

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Priceline Pharmacy launches health insurance

Inside Retail

Priceline Pharmacy has launched a new health insurance offer in partnership with healthcare fund NIB. The health cover includes all areas of private health insurance and provides Priceline perks where applicable. Priceline health insurance members will receive Sister Club bonus points for every $1 spent on the premium and a $5 voucher for every $50 spent in Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy stores.

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Gen X increasingly buy by D2C channels and cross-border online, ESW study shows

Retail Times

Gen X consumers, the demographic aged between 41-56, are increasingly shopping direct-to-consumer (DTC) and cross-border online, making them a key audience for brands and retailers looking to reach consumers primed to purchase, according to ESW’s ‘Global Voices: 2022’.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.