Design Wanted

AUGUST 24, 2021

Thai design spanning furniture and product design is one of the most exciting sectors for eco-friendly materials and “Bio-Circular-Green-Design”. From advanced bamboo materials to upcycling furniture and recycled textiles—in Thailand, craftsmanship may be ancient, but design and innovation in the country are up and coming. Shaped by centuries of tradition, forward-thinking designers are going beyond boundaries to create products that meet today’s fast-changing demands.

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Instore Design

AUGUST 26, 2021

Did you know it costs up to seven times more to attract a new customer than it does to retain one? With that understood, the importance of brand loyalty really comes into focus. A major disruptor to brand loyalty is the lack of continuity between customer touchpoints—whether they are digital or in-store. In some industries, consistent brand messaging is even harder than in others.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 23, 2021

ECCO has launched its new flagship store in Shanghai. The space is an interaction of eastern and western culture by many international brands. Spanning 442 m2, the new flagship shop is located in Huaihai Middle Road, a prime commercial area of the city. Hong Designworks uses the concept of “Metropolitan Dreamland” using the experience of multiple dimensionalities to reconstruct the relationship between people and objects.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

We’re living in an era that has seen profound technological advances change the face of retail. Just a decade ago, Instagram and Afterpay were barely in their inception phase – now, it’s hard to imagine any B2C business not taking advantage of these tools. As new tech continues to emerge, it’s becoming increasingly clear that businesses keeping pace with progress are setting themselves up to thrive, while those struggling to keep up will inevitably fall behind.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 26, 2021

dong tiantian picks up the space's natural form from the mountains and forests and transforms it into a combination of space columns and planes, extending the indoor visual space. The post curvilinear display + minimal forms decorate this all-white clothing store in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 24, 2021

From shops that display books on tree trunk columns to stores that reflect books all over the walls, we've rounded up ten bookshops in China that exhibit books in non-traditional ways. Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore, Chongqing, by X+Living. Mirrored ceilings and zigzag staircases create the disorientating interior of this bookstore in southwest China designed by Shanghai-based studio X+Living.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2021

Richard Murray has been the CEO of Australian electronics giant JB Hi-Fi since 2014, but this week, he has left the electronics company to become CEO at retail business Premier Investments, parent company of Just Group, Smiggle and Peter Alexander. . In this edited podcast conversation with Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retail Association, Murray reflects on his proudest moments at JB Hi-Fi and shares the leadership lessons he’s learnt during his career.

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Design Week

AUGUST 27, 2021

@coverjunkie – editorial. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by coverjunkie (@coverjunkie). Run by Jaap Biemans, @coverjunkie is an account that celebrates the best of magazine cover design. Offline, Biemans works as an art director for Volkskrant Magazine in the Netherlands. He says designing covers is the “acest thing to do” and describes the process as “an intuitive way of thinking, a way of observing and questioning the subject” A scroll down Bieman̵

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Dezeen

AUGUST 22, 2021

Translucent glass shrouds the books within this bookshop in Chongqing , designed by architecture studio HAS Design and Research. Located in Chongqing's dense city centre, The Glade Bookstore is a bookshop, restaurant and exhibition space designed to act as a "spiritual and restful place" in the otherwise bustling Chinese city. The Glade Bookstore is a peaceful store inside the bustling city of Chongqing.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2021

Shaftesbury has today announced the launch of modern wellness apothecary, anatom? , at Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street, marking the brand’s latest London flagship. Retailing its renowned supplements and essential oils, anatom? is set to take a residence in Seven Dials until January 2022. Spanning 1000 sq ft at 42 Monmouth Street, anatom? Seven Dials joins the brand’s network of premium bricks and mortar stores in Marylebone, Shoreditch, and Islington, as well as a presence within Liberty London.

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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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

Wesfarmers has joined in the parade of businesses reaping the rewards of a strong year of trade, despite ongoing movement restrictions, signaling a 40 per cent jump in net profit to $2.38 billion. The conglomerate’s retail sector, made up of Bunnings, Kmart Group and Officeworks, delivered strong sales of $33.9 billion (up 10 per cent) over the last 12 months, according to managing director Rob Scott.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

McCoy’s is set to launch a new pack design to highlight the “full on flavour” proposition of its core range. The new design will roll-out from 30 August across Salted, Cheddar & Onion, Salt & Malt Vinegar, Flame Grilled Steak, and Thai Sweet Chicken flavours. This story continues at McCoy’s unveils new pack design for core flavours. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Design Week

AUGUST 24, 2021

Design studio Ragged Edge has rebranded British luggage company Globe-Trotter, with an identity inspired by the company’s archives. As well as designing a new logo for Globe-Trotter, the studio has provided strategy guidelines and printed promotional material. Globe-Trotter was established in 1897 by David Nelken in Saxony, Germany, though production takes place in England.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 23, 2021

Boots Hearingcare has confirmed that it has opened within the new Boots store at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter Shopping Centre. The opening further enhances the business’ ability to offer a vast healthcare option within the heart of the £1 billion development , which replaced the 1960s St James Centre and had been five years in development. Boots Hearingcare will be bringing all of its renowned traditional audiologist services, hearing tests, and full range of high-quality hearing aids.

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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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

Next to the rise of online and digital channels, one of the most frequently mentioned trends in retail pre-Covid was the rise of the ‘price conscious, empowered consumer’. The basic idea of this trend is that consumers are becoming more focused on paying less for products, and increasingly have the means to do so through enhanced competition and the ability to search for information online.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

Nisa’s registered charity, Making a Difference Locally (MADL), has reported a big increase in donations from retailers during the pandemic. Well over a million pounds (£1,190,976) was donated in the charity’s latest financial year, which ended in June 2021. This is a 43% rise on the previous year, with retailers making 2,082 donations to support. This story continues at Nisa’s retailers increase charitable donations sharply during pandemic.

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Design Week

AUGUST 24, 2021

Recent Loughborough University graduate Joseph Bentley has been named the UK winner of the James Dyson Award 2021. Bentley won the accolade with REACT, a device to help first responders and police stem blood flow caused by knife wounds. Knife crime on the rise. According to the government , there were 46,000 offences involving a knife or sharp instrument in England and Wales last year.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 23, 2021

While ten years ago, most consumers would have preferred to purchase furniture and homeware brand-new, another option has been growing in popularity: using second-hand. People may reuse items of their own, buy used items from friends or on second-hand goods websites, or they might purchase from vintage shops. The trend may be led by an awareness of the environmental impact of mass production and buying brand-new, as well as personal finances and style preferences.

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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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

Australia’s $1.5 billion garment manufacturing sector is at risk because of unfair restrictions on garment workers, according to Mary Lou Ryan, co-founder and director of supply chain and sustainability at Sydney-based fashion brand Bassike. Under the current Covid-19 restrictions in Greater Sydney, garment workers cannot travel into or out of local government areas (LGAs) of concern, which is where most of the state’s garment factories are located, because they’re not considered authorised work

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Dezeen

AUGUST 23, 2021

Grand steel and micro-cement structures, celestial lighting and symmetrical layouts add a sense of ceremony to the shopping experience within this clothing boutique in Hangzhou , China by Liang Architecture Studio. Located within a corner unit on a busy street in the city's Xiaoshan District, the 300-square-metre Audrey boutique sells women's fashion.

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

Pladis, the biscuit and snacks giant, has teamed up with some Nisa stores in a trial to help maximise their biscuit sales. The Better Biscuits initiative has been running across eight Nisa stores for eight weeks throughout July and August. Claire Parker, Nisa’s marketing manager for category growth wholesale, said: “Biscuits is an important category.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2021

LabTech, has announced the signing of 9 independent retail brands, covering over 5,000 sq ft at the soon to launch Hawley Wharf Camden. Cult skatewear brand, Scum, leads the raft of new retail signings, with a circa 800 sq ft store fronting onto Chalk Farm Road. It will stock the brand’s full range of apparel, skateboards, and accessories, and will be looking to have limited edition drops that will be unique to this store.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

Retail veteran David Briskin has enjoyed a long, successful career in Australian fashion, from founding accessories brand Mimco to being at the helm of Sass & Bide for several years and chairing the Melbourne Fashion Festival. Now, he’s a director at menswear label MJ Bale and a board member at not-for-profit Thread Together. Here, Briskin discusses his passion for supporting the community and the challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Design Week

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ananya Rao-Middleton’s entry into illustration was unorthodox. Despite studying art in school, a lack of confidence meant she didn’t pursue it at university – instead opting to study history and anthropology. It wasn’t until an accident involving a head injury that Rao-Middleton would be reintroduced to her creative side. Unable to work for six months, painting became an escape, she says. “Symptoms like light sensitivity meant I couldn’t use my phone or laptop

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

Kikkoman is launching a TV campaign this autumn, following the “success” of its Chinese New Year activity earlier this year. The “Cook it up with Kikkoman” campaign will kick-off from 18 October and will include a TV advert and video-on-demand content aimed at a younger, more affluent audience, encouraging them to “try Kikkoman in everyday. This story continues at Kikkoman unveils autumn advertising plans.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2021

Hines, the international real estate firm, will welcome leading luxury fashion retailer FLANNELS to The Centre, Livingston, as Frasers Group commits to taking 17,500 sq ft of space with a trading space of 11,000 sq ft across two floors. Strengthening The Centre’s fashion offering, FLANNELS will bring a vibrant retail destination to the town and will house a collection of men’s, women’s and junior luxury designer clothing and accessories from some of the most coveted brands in fashion.

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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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

After starting out as a ride-hailing app 12 years ago in the US, Uber has become a place to not only hitch a lift, but to order takeaway, groceries and alcohol. And it doesn’t plan to stop there. In Australia and New Zealand, Uber is firing up its retail partnerships as it seeks to grow its Uber Eats Marketplace. On Monday, the platform announced a partnership with supermarket giant Woolworths , which will see over 1200 products from its Metro stores in Sydney and Melbourne available to or

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All Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Custom products play an increasingly important role in the reconfigured and refreshed workplaces that are being planned and implemented. Now that we are getting past the ‘plexiglass’ phase of the pandemic, designers are thoughtfully exploring what the purpose and function is of the office and how it can best serve its employees. Allison Stegich from Icon Modern and Lindsay Braun from Emblem offer fascinating insight into how they are tackling the challenges of the past year and exploring differe

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Talking Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Scottish retail leaders have widely welcomed Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act, which came into force yesterday (24 August). The law is designed to give shop staff greater legal protection if they are assaulted or abused. The law was long called for by retailers and retail organisations and those that welcomed it included the Scottish Grocers’. This story continues at Scottish retailers warmly welcome new law to protect shopworkers from violence.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 23, 2021

Online investment can be hazardous, but an equitable platform can help save more and protect yourself. Some agents assist their clients in finding the platform that matches the needed requirements. Selecting the venue on your own is not a cinch but a commensurate task. This article is about how to choose the best trading platform based on the experience of professional brokers.

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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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