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Retailers have 11 billion reasons to look forward to this Christmas period, according to the Australian Retailers Association. Aussies are expected to spend an average of $726 each, with most (79 per cent) preparing to spend the same or more than they did last year, according to joint research by the ARA and Roy Morgan. This is compared to last year’s expectations, which saw Aussies wanting to spend around $500 each.
tokyo based studio KIAS renovated an existing residence into a lush flower shop in tokyo that reflects the florists experimental spirit. The post mosaic tiles + glass partitions decorate this residence turned flower shop in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Located on Kurfürstendamm, in the centre of the city, the Tommy Hilfiger Berlin flagship store has undergone an extensive refurbishment and expansion to include a Tommy’s Coffee and will even include a 40-seat cinema in the near future. Tommy Hilfiger worked with rpa: group to refit the 476 sq.m of retail space which will includes the brand’s entire menswear and womenswear ranges. .
Located on Kurfürstendamm, in the centre of the city, the Tommy Hilfiger Berlin flagship store has undergone an extensive refurbishment and expansion to include a Tommy’s Coffee and will even include a 40-seat cinema in the near future. Tommy Hilfiger worked with rpa: group to refit the 476 sq.m of retail space which will includes the brand’s entire menswear and womenswear ranges. .
Mondel?z International is set to roll out new packaging for its Cadbury Dairy Milk brand, made from 30% recycled plastic. The packaging will be rolled out across more than 28 million sharing bars in 2022, as part of a broader global commitment to reduce the use of virgin plastic material in its overall packaging portfolio. This story continues at Mondel?
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Australian B2B marketplace TradeSquare has expanded its reach by creating a spin-off solution – TradeSquare Connect – that allows businesses that do not otherwise have a wholesale offer to launch one using its platform. TradeSquare Connect already has more than 100 brands signed up to the feature which integrates between their TradeSquare store and their own existing website, optimising sales to wholesale customers no matter which interaction point they connect with the company through.
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Hydrow , the immersive at-home rower is launching into John Lewis stores regionally across England from the beginning of September. This follows the launch into Selfridges, Oxford Street last month as the retail expansion continues across the UK. Fitness enthusiasts can now try Hydrow in all of the retail stores before purchasing, by prebooking a workout on Hydrow.co.uk and walk-in spaces are available.
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.
A fast expanding Nisa retailer which has opened four stores since May has said it is on the hunt for more sites. Amacor Capital now operates 16 stores but says that it wants to nearly double this by the end of next year. The four stores it has opened since May are in Hebden Bridge, This story continues at Nisa retailer aims to double estate by end of next year.
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Luxury fashion house Dior is expanding its presence in Australia through a dedicated online store, which will bring the business’ womens- and menswear together, as well as its jewellery, launching today. Dior.com will also bring Dior Maison, the firm’s homeware range, to Australia for the first time, and will make a selection of products available only through the online store.
Some four decades of experience culminate in Morici’s Tellux collection, defined by its intricate combination of materials mastered by the company’s highly skilled artisans. Founded in Le Marche amongst a breathtaking backdrop decorated with idyllic hilltop towns in 1979, the beautiful Italian landscape has long been an inspiration for luxury accessories and furniture brand Morici.
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