Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2021
It’s that time again! New social media platforms and trends emerge as 2021 closes in. If your business is using social media, it’s imperative to keep tabs on the ongoing and forthcoming trends to weave them into your marketing. So, what can we expect to see in 2022 for social platforms? Let’s take a deep dive into how social media will transform the marketing practices in the year ahead.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys has opened the doors of its first sustainable concept store in Dubai’s Layan community, next to Sustainability City. As part of its corporate programme ‘Let’s Do Better Together’, the new branch aims to offer customers an easy, convenient way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and to shop more sustainably. Dedicated to providing its customers with the best possible products, in the best possible way, the store has been carefully stocked to highlight health benefits a
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Design Boom
DECEMBER 14, 2021
designed with barcelona's arquitectura-G, the store combines soft elements with its industrial heritage. The post acne studios opens a minty new store in SoHo, new york city appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Design Week
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In interior design – and many other design disciplines – it is much easier to be unsustainable. Buying or otherwise developing custom solutions for a space is often less time- and research-intensive than sourcing second-hand materials and it allows designers to give a clear image of what a project will look like before it has been started.
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Inside Retail
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Australians are expected to drop $20.5 billion in the remaining 10 days to Christmas, according to the National Retail Association. “[We’re] expecting the shopping frenzy to really ramp up as we kick-off the 10-day Christmas countdown,” NRA boss Dominique Lamb said. “Although there is a growing trend that sees consumers knocking off Christmas shopping earlier than in previous years, the final 10 days is still a frantic time for retailers across the country.” Lamb ad
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Toast has chosen London’s Carnaby shopping district for the opening of its first standalone menswear store. The shop in Newburgh Street sells the retailer’s recently launched range of men’s clothing in functional and pared-back designs, as well as a small selection of homeware and womenswear items. Neil Hobson, head of retail at Toast, said: “Over the past two years we have experienced a renewed appreciation for thoughtfully designed, quality clothing, and we felt it was the right time to reint
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Design Week
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Designers faced increased job instability and loneliness from remote work as the pandemic continued into 2021, according to a wide-ranging career survey. Design-focused social network Dribbble has revealed findings from its 2021 community survey, which surveyed over 13,000 respondents from around the world. The majority of respondents are aged 26-35 (46%) while 13% are between 36-45.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Nike has solidified its frontrunner position in the race to dominate the metaverse with its acquisition of non-fungible token (NFT) studio RTFKT on Monday. Following its recent trademark applications to sell virtual goods in online environments, the move places Nike on a trajectory to being the biggest brand in both real world and virtual environments.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Landsec has announced that five leading retail and lifestyle brands have joined Trinity in Leeds, as part of its drive to secure regional debuts, relocations and upsizes into the destination for the best-performing brands in the region. Nespresso is set to relocate to Trinity from its existing Leeds store in the New Year. Bringing new guest experiences to Trinity, Nespresso will operate its interactive boutique concept from the 1,300 ft unit – which has tastings, demonstrations and masterclasse
Dezeen
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Fashion brand Balenciaga has opened its first retail location in Berlin , which continues the brand's Raw Architecture aesthetic and boasts monolithic concrete slabs and distressed surfaces. Located in Charlottenberg in western Berlin within the Grade II-listed Haus Cumberland building, the store occupies 296-square-metres across the ground floor. In sharp contrast to the building's neoclassical exterior, the store's interior features Balenciaga 's Raw Architecture concept, which the brand intro
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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
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Sound designer Yuri Suzuki has revealed Global Sequencer, an online platform which creates musical compositions from sounds recorded around the world. The work has been commissioned by the city of Hamamatsu in Japan, which was named a UNESCO City of Music in 2014. The project’s aim, according to its website, is to “push the boundaries of sound design” “2021 is a year still largely affected by the.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 12, 2021
Snap Franchising CEO Richard Thame is leaving the heritage print business in February 2022 and will take up the CEO position at CouriersPlease. Thame’s return to the logistics field comes after the exit of long term CouriersPlease CEO Mark McGinley , which was announced on 1 December, and the appointment of former CFO John Venetsanos as acting CEO. A statement from CouriersPlease pointed to Thame’s “decades of combined executive leadership, franchise excellence and logistics industry experience’
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Frasers Group plc has opened the doors to its latest FLANNELS store in Hertfordshire. The luxury retailer continues with the commitment to investing in new physical locations throughout the UK. Situated in Brookfield Retail Park, the 15,000 sq ft. site will house two floors of carefully curated men’s, women’s and junior luxury designer clothing and accessories from some of the most coveted luxury names in fashion, including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Off White and Versace.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 15, 2021
A second planned strike at Tesco distribution centres has been called off following an improved pay offer from the company. Usdaw is from today balloting 5,000 members at nine Tesco distribution centres and has recommended that they vote to call off the pre-Christmas walkout. This follows a similar move by the Unite union, which called. This story continues at Second strike at Tesco called off after improved pay offer.
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
DECEMBER 16, 2021
London design studio 20something has created the branding and strategy for The News Movement (TNM), a news network that is distributed on social media platforms. TNM has been founded by a group of journalists and media workers including former Wall Street Journal publisher Will Lewis and former BBC News editorial director Kamal Ahmed. [link].
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Consumer protection laws need a radical overhaul in order to keep step with the digitisation of retail, a new report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre has found. According to the CPRC, laws and regulations made decades ago are struggling to keep up with the breadth of options now available to shoppers, and the rapid shift to online shopping throughout the pandemic has simply exacerbated the problem.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Following its recent London Stock Market flotation, leading specialist kitchenware retailer ProCook announces the opening of two new stores in Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City. The move is in line with the brand’s plans to expand its UK retail portfolio by targeting destination retail centres. The Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City stores occupy 1600 and 1450 sq ft spaces respectively, and feature ProCook’s trademark light and airy store design, with areas for customers t
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Imperial Tobacco has launched new packaging for its MyBlu pod-mod vape system. The new packaging features blister pod packs with a perforated edge, to “deliver an intuitive unboxing experience for consumers”, as well as a new logo consistent across the entire MyBlu range. Chris Street, market manager at Imperial Tobacco, said: “These latest packaging enhancements.
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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
DECEMBER 17, 2021
We can safely say that 2021 has been an improvement on 2020 for the design industry, although global challenges, particularly in the form of the pandemic, continue to test design businesses. Whatever happens next, designers are likely to be better prepared for it with hybrid working between home and studio now fully established. While redundancies and furlough were the backdrop to 2020.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 13, 2021
JD Sports Australia and Nike are launching a video styling service known as ‘Style on Speed Dial’ which will allow customers to connect with in-store experts from the comfort of their home through instant messaging, video or voice chats. The new service hopes to help customers with concerns around size, fit and style, and drive down the fear of buying sneakers online that fail to meet a customer’s expectations.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Sloane Stanley has announced the official opening of the leading luxury kitchen brand, Poggenpohl, and its largest ever UK studio, at 265-267 Fulham Road in the heart of Chelsea. Totalling 2,458 sq ft, and spanning three floors, Poggenpohl’s new UK flagship store combines architectural concepts and design principles with a trendsetting product range, offering shoppers the opportunity to access and experience the most sought-after kitchens in the world. .
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Pepsi Max is bringing back its festive TV advert for a second year, in conjunction with a consumer competition. The Christmas Refreshed advert aims to reach 52 million consumers and is set to “drive brand awareness during a key sales period across channels for Pepsi Max”. The “Win a Christmas Your Way” competition sees shoppers. This story continues at Pepsi Max gets festive with Christmas competition.
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Design Week
DECEMBER 13, 2021
UK government unveils EV chargepoint design in electrification push Among the announcements at November’s COP26 was a prototype for an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint, designed by PA Consulting. The work was commissioned from a Department for Transport brief worth £200,000 which sought to create “a piece of iconic British street furniture” PA Consulting’s prototype comprised a standpoint and a.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Woolworths Group’s first half results have been impacted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with sales growth moderating compared to the same time last year, while operating costs boomed. Adverse weather in New South Wales was also partially to blame for the business’ slower second quarter, which led to sales growth of 3 per cent for the half compared to 10.6 per cent last year.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Landsec , part of The St David’s Partnership, which owns St David’s in Cardiff, has announced the opening of Phase Eight, Hobbs , and Rituals. Totaling over 7,000 sq ft, the three brands add to St David’s premium fashion and lifestyle offer, reflecting Landsec’s strategy of providing a unique choice and experience for guests across its portfolio. Phase Eight’s 2,135 sq ft store is adjacent to Kurt Geiger and is joined by a 3,024 sq ft unit for sister brand, Hobbs, on the Lower Grand Arcade.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 17, 2021
After a disastrous end to 2020, many people were looking forward to the new year and the possibility of getting back to some semblance of normality. While this is still yet to happen, the country has enjoyed finally being able to socialise with loved ones without social distancing restrictions. Many people were also looking forward. This story continues at Trends of 2021: Year of change.
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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
DECEMBER 17, 2021
I have been thinking about what it means to be a designer today. Given the challenges that we all face, how can we make sense of our world’s shifting priorities, values and vocabulary, and make progress in our response to the great issues of our time, including resource depletion, inequality, and climate breakdown? Homo sapiens play the dominant role in what is now known as the Anthropocene epoch.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Candle and aroma retailer Dusk Group has set out to acquire supplier Eroma in an effort to scale up both businesses operations in an attempt to increase the group’s addressable market. The acquisition will cost the business $28 million, funded through a mix of $15 million in cash and a $13 million placement of shares in Dusk to all Eroma shareholders, and will see Eroma’s management team continue leading the business.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2021
UAE-based Gargash Group and Mercedes-AMG, have announced the opening of the world’s first standalone AMG Store in Dubai. The ‘hybrid retail’ concept store located in City Walk sets a new benchmark for the AMG brand experience in Dubai as it seeks to create a unique lifestyle experience in one of Dubai’s most exciting urban precincts. It features a showroom, boutique, and F&B where enthusiasts can test drive a broad range of the latest top-end Mercedes-AMG models, purchase an exclusive select
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 17, 2021
Birds Eye is launching a Green Cuisine campaign in time for Veganuary, in a move designed to “encourage shoppers to ‘do what they can’ when it comes to increasing their consumption of plant-based products”. The “Do-what-you-canuary” campaign will kick off from 3 January 2022 across TV, video-on-demand and out-of-home platforms, in conjunction with in-store activations.
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