Retail Focus
JANUARY 5, 2024
Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior Retail Consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Luxury retail has undergone a significant transformation driven by digital technology and changing consumer expectations. The term ‘phygitalisation’ is used to describe the fusion of physical and digital realms to create a seamless and enhanced customer experience.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 2, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co’s Eureka Innovation Lab is located on a quiet, dead-end street near Coit Tower in San Francisco. Unassuming from the outside, the brick warehouse is a hive of activity within. Sewing machines whir, washing machines thump and lasers beep as they precisely cut holes into raw denim. Hundreds of jeans in every shade of blue hang on the walls and mysterious trunks covered in stickers from around the world are stacked wherever there’s room, while jazz music plays in the backgroun
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Design Boom
JANUARY 5, 2024
the design pairs the floral motifs of the store's facade with the plasticity of the brand's jewelry. The post 3D-printed, organic formations by external reference engulf la manso store in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Dezeen
JANUARY 2, 2024
East London hair salon Buller and Rice has opened a new venue with an interior design palette that includes seaweed, algae, cork and mushroom leather. Buller and Rice Wanstead is a salon that doubles as a lifestyle store, selling products ranging from homeware to wine. Company founders Anita Rice and Stephen Buller designed the interior themselves, filling it with bespoke creations from designers and makers including Natural Material Studio 's Bonnie Hvillum and Copenhagen-based Jonas Edvard.
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Retail Focus
JANUARY 3, 2024
While the retail sector outlook for 2024 is expected to be muted, hampered by ongoing macroeconomic challenges, weakened consumer demand and low economic growth prospects, retailers mustn’t let stagnation stifle innovation and future opportunities, the KPMG/RetailNext Retail Think Tank (RTT) , an independent board of retail experts, warns. With the UK economy set to tread water in 2024, the RTT expects this will impact growth within the retail sector.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 4, 2024
AI is a non-negotiable for retailers. As the driving force behind a new era of hyper-personalisation, efficiency and sustainable retail experiences, its impact on the way we shop cannot be understated. So as more and more retailers integrate the benefits of AI into their growth strategy, what will be next for this transformative technology? And how will it shape the way we shop?
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Dezeen
JANUARY 4, 2024
Local architecture studio Moroni Ciovini and designer Ana Montero have preserved the exposed layers of concrete wall for this bookstore and café in Buenos Aires. At just 247 square feet (23 square metres), Medio Pan cafe is just large enough to fit seating, a bar and bookshelves, which are located at the back and front of the store. Local studio Moroni++Ciovini and designer Ana Montero have completed a café and bookstore in Buenos Aires For the shop's interior, Moroni Ciovini (M++C) and Montero
Design Middleeast
JANUARY 1, 2024
The Jasra House project in Bahrain by Salloum & Salloum Architects is all about quality of life and good design. Jasra House in Bahrain is a beautiful and simple home property that takes you back to simplicity. The project by Salloum & Salloum Architects (S&S) provides its owners with a holistic experience. S&S is an award-winning, RIBA chartered, architecture and interior design studio with offices in Surrey (UK) and Bahrain.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 3, 2024
Europe-based home furnishing chain Habitat has shut down all of its operations, just a month after collapsing into receivership. The company’s trustees have initiated a final liquidation due to the lack of cash flow and a recovery plan. As a result, all of the chain’s 25 stores in France will close and 383 employees will lose their jobs. The fate of five other shops in Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich is unclear.
Retail Times
JANUARY 4, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SML, a global leader in innovative RFID solutions, has today announced the launch of its brand-new solution, ClarityⓇ Food, to help grocers and quick service restaurant (QSR) businesses minimize food waste. SML provides innovative RFID solutions for retail stores and supply chains with over 7,500 stores using its technology to manage inventory and run op
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
Dezeen
JANUARY 3, 2024
LA studio PlayLab Inc has created a flagship store that contains a sky blue conversation pit at its centre for local clothing brand MadHappy. PlayLab Inc split the West Hollywood store into two distinct zones – one for retail space and the other for "intimate gathering spaces", including a cafe and a courtyard. PlayLab Inc has created a flagship store for LA clothing brand MadHappy "Our collective goal with the design was to put space for conversation at the heart of the retail experience, creat
Mindful Design
JANUARY 3, 2024
It’s easy to love the Pantone Color of the Year 2024: Peach Fuzz is fresh, approachable, charming, soft, hopeful and even playful. Giving it this most coveted crown, Pantone speaks about the warmth of this gentle shade with its youthful and radiant presence that is, however, pleasing and non-threatening. Photo above: Peach Fuzz, Pantone Color […] The post Pantone Color of the Year 2024 Is a Friendly Choice for Interiors appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 2, 2024
The Body Shop has earned the title of being the first global beauty brand offering 100 per cent vegan product formulations certified by The Vegan Society. Back in 2021, just 60 per cent of the cosmetic brand’s products already carried the Vegan Society trademark. The retailer has been campaigning against animal testing in the cosmetics industry since 1989. “We were the first beauty company to fight against animal testing in cosmetics.
Retail Times
JANUARY 4, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Sascha Dobbelaere – founder and CEO at Tweave.tech [link] Sascha Dobbelaere, founder and CEO at Tweave, gives his insights into the role of robotics in the retail industry. Tweave is a specialist in optimising businesses results through digital means by becoming part of the team, developing intelligent software tools and supporting the change.
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.
FC Dadson
JANUARY 3, 2024
When it comes to creating a unique and engaging space, whether in retail, hospitality, the medical field, spas or salons, specialty millwork is a key element. But where do you find the right provider who can deliver not just quality but also the craftsmanship and customization your project demands? Today, our goal is to guide you in making this crucial decision and highlighting the reason FC Dadson has become a leader in this field.
Design Middleeast
JANUARY 3, 2024
A conversation with Professor Gabriela Medero, Deputy Principal for Global Sustainability, Heriot-Watt University
Inside Retail
JANUARY 4, 2024
This year the Australian government is introducing a series of measures to restrict the availability of vapes, starting today. The new reforms address loopholes in the current laws that allow easy access to highly addictive, flavoured, cheap, and harmful vaping products that are marketed to kids. Vaping products will still be available through a prescription for anyone using them to quit smoking.
Retail Times
JANUARY 2, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Krispy Kreme is here to celebrate Veganuary with their brand-new limited edition vegan doughnut Cookie Indulgence range. These handcrafted doughnuts will be in shops just ahead of 2024, bringing joy and flavour into the New Year!
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
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
Taking chocolate very, very seriously, newly founded Hong Kong-based brand CACAOLAB clearly acknowledges the added value of retail to shed.
Elmwood Timber
JANUARY 4, 2024
Hardwood floors are one of the most popular flooring options to use in the home. W ood floors have been around for centuries and are well known for being incredibly long lasting and durable, as well as beautiful. There are many different types of wood flooring to choose from, and it comes in wide variety of wood species. Each has its own coloration, grain pattern, hardness factor, and character to consider, which may make one a better fit for your home design than another.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 3, 2024
The 2024 Australian Open is gearing up to serve a fashion-forward Grand Slam by partnering with sportswear giants, high-fashion brands and luxury labels. This year’s Australian Open will be sponsored by the likes of Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, New Balance and Rolex – positioning tennis as a rival with the races for sport’s most fashion-forward event.
Design Wanted
JANUARY 3, 2024
More and more, we are getting familiar with biochar, a carbon-rich material with a high carbon content, a stable structure and large specific surface area. This […] The post mBlack, a 100% bio based material derived entirely from renewable resources appeared first on DesignWanted.
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Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
Bello Gelatto – The most beautiful of moments. Brand Concept, Naming, and Packaging for an artisanal gelato shop based in.
Retail Times
JANUARY 2, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Millions of eyes will roll around the world today as The Body Shop announces that it has become the world’s first global beauty brand* to achieve 100% vegan product formulations across all ranges including skincare, body care, haircare, makeup and fragrance.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 2, 2024
Retailers of all sizes and industries are using the success of experiential activations to create brand awareness and, as a result, drive more business. Sydney’s Bondi Beach has become home to many pop-up activations and brand collaborations, including, most recently, a beach club venture between membership-based skin clinic Fayshell and ice-cream giant Magnum.
Drytac
JANUARY 4, 2024
The Ohio Floor Company used Drytac Polar Grip to produce a large-scale American football helmet graphic for the boys’ locker room at Dalton High School in Ohio. Diversified flooring business The Ohio Floor Company recently used Drytac Polar Grip white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl to produce stunning sports-themed wall graphics for a nearby high school.
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.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 3, 2024
A transcendent space narrating the passage of time The spatial design of the HongT Lounge began with our interpretation of.
Retail Times
JANUARY 5, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nisa retailers have been preparing for a change in consumer behaviour as people across the UK take part in Veganuary and Dry January. Many consumers across the UK will be kicking off 2024 by taking part in Veganuary, where people try a plant-based diet for the month of January, and Dry January, which involves giving […] If you want more information
Inside Retail
JANUARY 3, 2024
British fragrance retailer Penhaligon’s has opened a flagship store at the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney. The new store features a full range of Penhaligon’s collections including Portraits, British Tales, and Trade Routes, as well as in-store exclusives such as the Potions & Remedies line-up, Russh reported. This location also offers scented soaps, body care, candles, trinkets, and lip balms.
Design Middleeast
JANUARY 3, 2024
Caption: Steven Batchelor, Managing Director & Damien Keane (R), KSA Country Director UN!Que Project Solutions (UN!Q), previously known as Dezire Project Consultant, is the newly rebranded Project and Cost Management provider with offices in KSA, UAE and India, and has officially commenced operations. With core values Unity, Nurturing, Integrity, Quality, Understanding, and Excellence, the company aims to offer a refreshing alternative in the market, committed to leaving no stone unturned wh
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.
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