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Following Harrods successful return to Shanghai Fashion Week with ‘The Harrods Hive’, a concept that focused on building stronger connections across the luxury industry in China, Harrods is proud to announce the unveiling of an inaugural pop-up focused on young Chinese design. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the development of emerging Chinese luxury talent, Harrods will host its inaugural collection by Chenpeng , the winner of this year’s YU PRIZE on the 1 st floor of its Knight
Beauty firm Sephora struggled through another difficult year and may have difficulties trading as a going concern, according to a report in AFR. The report, which cites Sephora Australia’s accounts filed with ASIC this week, states the makeup retailer’s losses hit $7.87 million in the year to December 2020 – signaling a need for further funding from global parent, LVMH.
Some snacks for babies and toddlers that are marketed as ‘healthy’ contain too much sugar, according to a health watchdog’s survey. Action on Sugar – which is based in Queen Mary College at the University of London – says that some snacks contain two teaspoons of sugar per serving. In some cases the snacks are. This story continues at Sugary snacks for babies should not be labelled ‘healthy’, says pressure group.
Founded in the middle of the pandemic, it’s no wonder Mexican design studio Siete has opted for an otherworldly approach. Behind a beautifully celestial aesthetic, it’s the differences between Siete’s founders that make it stand out. Creative director Gerardo Cordova is an industrial designer with a background in engineering, executive director Escobedo Diego studies International Business, and curator Alexa Fernandez is educated in human behavior interaction.
AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Harvey Nichols has today unveiled the most anticipated window scheme of the year – Christmas. After declaring a collective ‘bah, humbug’ to Christmas last year, the 2021 campaign offers a different sentiment that’s designed to spread joy and happiness with bright colours and beaming lights. Transforming the facade for the festive season, this year the iconic Harvey Nichols windows feature modern stained glass panels, flooded with light to reflect a glorious pattern of Christmas-coloured hues ins
Led by the Australian Retailers Association and the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia, a number of retailers have joined a UN-backed campaign in a ‘Race to Zero’. Ikea Australia, Kmart Group and Officeworks have each pledged to support the campaign, drive climate action in their own businesses, and encourage other retailers to set public net-zero emission goals.
Toilet hygiene brand Bloo is set to launch two toilet rim gel blocks with perfume-inspired fragrances. The Bloo Brilliant Gel range retails at £2.90 and will be available to Nisa and Costcutter stores from December in Spring Rain, inspired by Dior’s Dolce Vita perfume and Arctic Ocean, inspired by Chloe’s Eau de Parfum. The variants. This story continues at Bloo launches perfume-inspired toilet blocks.
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Toilet hygiene brand Bloo is set to launch two toilet rim gel blocks with perfume-inspired fragrances. The Bloo Brilliant Gel range retails at £2.90 and will be available to Nisa and Costcutter stores from December in Spring Rain, inspired by Dior’s Dolce Vita perfume and Arctic Ocean, inspired by Chloe’s Eau de Parfum. The variants. This story continues at Bloo launches perfume-inspired toilet blocks.
The Waitrose farm on the Leckford Estate will be a test bed for farming innovation over the next 15 years and will be critical in helping Waitrose play its part in helping to tackle climate change.
EE has unveiled its new concept store designed to give customers a more immersive experience combined with expert knowledge. The One Braham store will also act as a hub for local communities, as part of EE’s commitment to deliver the most personal and local service on the high street. Located within BT’s new London headquarters, One Braham, the store showcases the best in converged technology with expert face-to-face advice and demonstrations.
In the wake of a jump in the proportion of workers quitting jobs in the United States – dubbed the “Great Resignation” – Australia’s media has been warning of a surge in resignations here. “ Here comes the Great Resignation ,” reads one headline; “ Millions of Aussies predicted to leave jobs ” reads another. In fact: there is no evidence of such a phenomenon here if there was, it would be no bad thing Australia’s resignation rate has fallen to an all-time low.
Dettol is updating its disinfection wipes portfolio to be biodegradable, in a move designed to “provide more sustainable choices for consumers”. The range is rolling out now, including Dettol’s Surface Cleansing, Multi-Purpose, Floor, Big & Strong and Kitchen & Bathroom wipes. The brand said the move will mean that consumers can continue their new cleaning.
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Business leaders are once again delaying their return-to-office date, with some pushing back to 2022. Design plays a key part in creating a safer workplace, and using a third party process can help alleviate concerns over workplace wellness. Allwork.Space spoke with Jonce Walker, HLW’s Director of Sustainability and Wellness, about how companies can upgrade the workplace so that employees are more comfortable returning to it.
Beaverbrooks, the family-owned jewellery retailer, has opened a brand-new boutique at centre:mk Milton Keynes, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK. Upsizing into a new unit, Beaverbrooks has launched in a 2,744 sq ft store on Crown Walk, more than doubling its presence at centre:mk and adding a new luxury boutique from premium watchmaker, TAG Heuer.
Australians are tipped to spend $5.4 billion in stores and online over the upcoming Cyber weekend period, according to the ARA and Roy Morgan. According to ARA boss Paul Zahra, the shopping event, which originated in the United States, has been embraced by Australians and has made November the biggest shopping month of the year. “For the past two years, November has beaten December as the biggest month for Australian retail sales throughout the year,” Zahra said.
Confectionery brand Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) has added a blackberry flavour to its Summer Fruits sticks and sharing bags lines. The Summer Fruits range includes strawberry, orange, lemon and new blackberry flavoured sweets and is available now in stick and Favourites multi-pack formats. PVM research has found that blackberry is the UK’s second favourite flavour.
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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.
Head of Design Jonas Ekholst and Head of Sustainability Joakim Lundgren from Green Furniture Concept discuss biophilic design, durability and the future of public space. “When we design, we aim to create timeless, elegant and human-centered designs,” says Jonas Ekholst, Head of Design at Green Furniture Concept. Turning spaces into places since 2007, Green Furniture Concept designs to enhance the public landscape through straightforward pieces that appeal to a myriad of different users.
European fashion retailer and Creative Retail Awards winner Modivo, has turned to display technology from PPDS to create and open a futuristic new store in Warsaw, combining the benefits of online and physical shopping for a highly unique and transformative customer experience. . Located inside the 85,000 sqm, Galeria Mlociny shopping mall in Warsaw, the new high-end store designed by Dalziel & Pow was opened in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and was designed to offer a revolutionar
Ikea is launching an online marketplace designed to help its customers buy and sell used furniture, the business confirmed to The Australian. As soon as next year, Ikea will allow online customers to browse and ‘reserve’ used items, which they can then go to a store to collect, through a new ‘As-is’ marketplace. According to Ikea Australia’s sustainability manager Mellisa Hamilton, the business wants its products to be reused, repaired, reassembled and recycled – and to create a more cost-effect
Confectionery brand Swizzels has launched a stick version of its Love Hearts sweets. Love Hearts Candy Sticks are available now and retail at 35p per roll. Each pack includes one of 20 temporary tattoo designs to collect, featuring a positive and “feel good” message, reinforcing the brand’s “commitment to sharing the love with consumers”. Sarah-Louise.
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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 studio Wynk Collaborative has created a store in Singapore for Ginlee Studio, featuring pebble-washed interiors and an indoor garden for "quiet respite from the city". Located within a shopping centre in central Singapore, the Ginlee Studio store is set across a single level and is shortlisted in the small retail interior category of Dezeen Awards 2021.
Sainburys opened their new Colwick store today, the first of three supermarkets Sainsbury’s will open in the run-up to Christmas. The flagship 53,000 sq. ft supermarket was opened by Mayor of Gedling, Meredith Lawrence, alongside St John the Baptist Primary School pupil, Jace Pikett, who won a competition to design a limited-edition Sainsbury’s bag for life to mark the launch of the new store.
There are implications for the advertising industry as it navigates new data privacy and compliance rules: Reliance on third-party cookies has been estimated to lead to a 36-per-cent decrease in measured and reported ROAS. There will be a shift towards probabilistic reach and more people-based measurement. An IRI study found “virtually no difference” in sales lift results when food and non-food brands captured 25 per cent or 50 per cent fewer iOS mobile IDs.
Consumers are just as worried as retailers about increasing energy prices, according to a Post Office poll. The survey found that two thirds of Post Office customers (65%) describe themselves as “extremely” or “very” concerned about rising fuel prices. The Post Office published the survey partly to highlight that it can advise customers who are. This story continues at Rising energy prices a headache for both retailers and their customers.
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The sad news came earlier this week of the death of Nicholas Thirkell, my old business partner, colleague and friend. I’d known him since the late 1960s, when we were both art directors in the publishing world. I was impressed with what he was doing over at Macmillan, so we met for a drink. Nick (as I always called him) cut a rather dashing figure: he was tall and rather aloof, with a well honed RP accent – think BBC continuity department and you’ll have it.
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced that curated designer retailer, Tessuti, is to upsize at Liverpool ONE. The brand’s commitment to relocate to Paradise Street in a new global flagship is a significant vote of confidence in Liverpool ONE. Tessuti , part of JD Sports Group, has operated a 5,300 sq ft store on Liverpool ONE’s Peter’s Lane since 2013.
Online retailers rely on the appeal, consistency, and effectiveness of their website and app to attract new business and build lasting relationships with existing customers. While the website and app may be attractive, all too often the login box lets retailers down. If the first buying interaction customers have online is disappointing, retailers will pay a high price.
Fatherson Bakery is expanding its Christmas portfolio with four new festive products. The new launches include: Six-pack Traditional mince pies: Made with shortcrust pastry with a rich mincemeat filling and sprinkled with sweet snow icing sugar Four-pack Luxury mince pies: Orange flavoured shortcrust pastry with a brandy-soaked mincemeat filling Four-pack Port & Cranberry mince pies: This story continues at Fatherson Bakery gears up for Christmas with festive bakes.
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The government has revealed a prototype for an electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint, in its push to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The charging point has been designed by product designers PA Consulting in collaboration with the Royal College of Art (RCA). It was revealed at the UK Pavilion at UN climate change conference COP26. As the PA Consulting design team explains, there were a few challenges in developing the device.
The expression of Indian heritage has inextricably found its roots embedded in the treasure trove of craftsmanship and artisanal detailing. A torchbearer of values across generations, jewellery in the subcontinent epitomises gestures of love and heirloom that are painstakingly passed on over decades. Anand Jewels as a brand have strived to encapsulate the undying essence of preserving traditions through every collection and venue they have founded across the years.
Kmart is updating its toy line-up to include a new doll – a Guide Dog Handler doll, designed with advice from Guide Dogs Australia. The doll follows the retailer’s previous efforts at creating more inclusive toys, which included a range of dolls reflecting people with disabilities, such as someone who is hearing impaired, someone with Down Syndrome, and someone with a prosthetic leg.
Pilgrim’s Food Masters has updated its Bisto and Sharwood’s frozen ready meals ranges, including new product launches and packaging. The Bisto portfolio now includes four new meat-free products, including meat-free Cottage Pie, Spaghetti Bolognese, Lasagne and Chicken Hotpot. Each product in the entire Bisto portfolio has also undergone a recipe revamp to reduce the salt.
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