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1kg installs bespoke bike cinema within new FREITAG store in amsterdam

Design Boom

the structure connects to sensors, battery management systems, and? custom software? that converts energy created by the rider and powers a 360 sensory experience. The post 1kg installs bespoke bike cinema within new FREITAG store in amsterdam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The American Library rebrands to mark a new chapter in its history

Design Week

Design studio The Click has rebranded Norwich’s American Library with a logo that ties together US iconography and the world of literature. As well as a new logo and name, the redesign covers wayfinding at the library and a range of printed materials and merchandise such as T-shirts. [link]. The American Library was founded in 1963 and previously known as the 2nd Air Division USAAF Memorial Library.

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Kingston Lafferty Design creates "otherworldly" interiors for Dublin skin clinic

Dezeen

A palette of plaster, marble, terrazzo and stainless steel was chosen to create interiors that customers want to "reach out and touch" in this Dublin skin clinic by Kingston Lafferty Design. The local firm was commissioned by the Fitzgerald Private Clinic to capture a sense of calm, quiet luxury while maintaining the cleanliness expected from a surgery.

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Evolution of Retail | Bish Creative

Bish

Evolution of Retail | Bish Creative The retail environments we are now familiar with have evolved a lot over time. If you look back, you’ll notice several aspects of in-store shopping that have changed over time, from expanding aisle width to accommodate carts, to interactive displays using advanced technology to grab consumer’s attention. We may … The post Evolution of Retail | Bish Creative appeared first on Bish Creative.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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‘cosmetea’ pop-up shop by nax architects appears as reflective time tunnel in shanghai

Design Boom

in the daytime, the store emerges as a friendly space with a childish sense of wonder, while at night, it resembles a mysterious urban lighthouse. The post ‘cosmetea’ pop-up shop by nax architects appears as reflective time tunnel in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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World Book Day: designers reveal their favourite children’s book designs

Design Week

Hippu by Oili Tanninen published by Tate, 2014. Courtesy of Tate Publishing “My pick is Hippu by Finnish author-illustrator Oili Tanninen. I love this short little book. Despite being over 50 years old, the design still feels fresh. Small and square (think Miffy sized), it’s the perfect starter book for little hands and minds. It tells the simple story of two new friends: a dog and a mouse.

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12 Ways to Put the “Convenience” Back in Convenience Stores

Compliantia

Did you know that the US has more than 150,000 convenience stores accounting for 80% of total motor fuels sold across the country? In such a fiercely competitive industry, staying competitive and profitable remains a huge challenge for c-store owners. This guide discusses a handful of practical ways to enhance the c-store experience and boost customer loyalty and retention.

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Office Design In 2021: 5 Reasons Art Is In Big Demand

All Work

How can employers help staff adjust from working at home to returning to the office? Office design, and particularly art, can help staff re-engage with their workplace and company culture. Here are five key points to remember about incorporating art into your office spaces. This article was originally published on Work Design Magazine. As we move full speed ahead into 2021, many organizations are planning for what the future holds for office structure and culture.

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Going at it alone: independent female designers share their tips – part one

Design Week

Charlotte Coulais, founder of En Ville design studio. Design Week: Tell us about working independently? Charlotte: I set up my design practice En Ville about 6 years ago, when I got my first big contract rebranding an artisan bakery with more than 100 stores worldwide. Working independently means you can do what you want. I am in charge of my time, which is great when I juggle many projects at once while trying to find the right time balance with my family life.

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Branding and packaging design

Parker Design

This branding and packaging design project helped our client launch into a new market thanks to an effective mix of relaxed, rustic authenticity and contemporary touches. Background. Coming from a background of serving the Polish ex-pat community in the UK with a wide range of bakery products traditionally only found in Poland, our client decided it was time to diversify and offer quality bakery products aimed at the British market, specifically sourdough bread.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

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

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3 Steps to Easier, Faster Store Execution

Compliantia

Retail is a highly-competitive industry with generally tight margins. Managing inventory, leases and labor costs alone make retail profitability a difficult balancing act at the best of times. But that’s not all. Today’s retailers must adapt to rapidly changing customer sentiments, weather and the pressures of e-commerce. Add a pandemic to the mix and it becomes clear why it has been so difficult for retailers to turn a profit.

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Why Editorial Brands Will Dominate Retail’s ‘Long Tale’

Retail Prophet

By Doug Stephens. This article originally appeared on The Business of Fashion. In 2008, New York native Ben Clymer was working in finance. When the financial crisis hit, he took a severance package and enrolled in Columbia Journalism School, where, in his spare time, he launched Hodinkee, a simple blog for wristwatch aficionados. The name Hodinkee, he would later reveal, was derived from the Czech word “hodinky,” meaning wristwatch.

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Transport for London reveals “greenest ever” Piccadilly line trains

Design Week

Transport for London (TfL) and railway company Siemens Mobility have unveiled the new Piccadilly line train designs, which will come into operation from 2025. Approximately five million people use the Tube every day across eleven service lines and 700,000 of these passengers use the Piccadilly line trains. Courtesy of TfL Siemens Mobility has been working on the project since November 2018 and says that comfort and sustainability were guiding principles.

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Choose Your Promotion!

Dimensional Impact

Pictured above - our slatwall at Funko Hollywood. For a limited time, CHOOSE the promotion you want! Get either 10% OFF ALL PRODUCTS or FREE SHIPPING when you buy 20+ 3D Slatwall or Decorative Panels (8ft). You’ll save hundreds or even THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS on any order you place! Order now! If you’d like to buy direct, you can find these same savings on our storefront page, SuperiorShiplapandSlatwall.com.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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12 Ways to Put the “Convenience” Back in Convenience Stores

Compliantia

Did you know that the US has more than 150,000 convenience stores accounting for 80% of total motor fuels sold across the country? In such a fiercely competitive industry, staying competitive and profitable remains a huge challenge for c-store owners. This guide discusses a handful of practical ways to enhance the c-store experience and boost customer loyalty and retention.

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What is Social Responsibility and How Can Your Retail Business Benefit From It?

Snap Retail

As a business owner, and even as a consumer, yourself, you’ve probably heard of social responsibility. More often than not, the word “corporate” comes before it. While it’s true that major corporations take social responsibility seriously, small businesses should make it a priority, too. The basis of social responsibility as it pertains to a company is that your business should behave ethically and have a special focus on social, cultural, economic, and environmental issues.

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Changes to IR35 are approaching (again) – here’s what designers need to know

Design Week

Changes to IR35, the tax legislation that looks over off-payroll working, are coming in April 2021 after being delayed by a year as a result of the pandemic. Named after the press release that announced it back in 1999, IR35 was originally adopted to stem the growing number of “one-man” limited companies providing services to businesses as freelancers – thereby avoiding a considerable amount of tax – while still maintaining a traditional employee-employer relationship.

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Remote video interview

Parker Design

An engaging remote video interview that feels like a seamless live TV broadcast. Background. LEO Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company operating in 100 countries, regularly exhibits at congresses and exhibitions taking place all over the world as part of their sales and marketing strategy. After the annual EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology) congress was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers held a virtual event instead.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

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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Why Editorial Brands Will Dominate Retail’s ‘Long Tale’

Retail Prophet

By Doug Stephens. This article originally appeared on The Business of Fashion. In 2008, New York native Ben Clymer was working in finance. When the financial crisis hit, he took a severance package and enrolled in Columbia Journalism School, where, in his spare time, he launched Hodinkee, a simple blog for wristwatch aficionados. The name Hodinkee, he would later reveal, was derived from the Czech word “hodinky,” meaning wristwatch.

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Today’s Consumer and Technology

Gustie Creative

Today's Consumer and Technology, The Impact of COVID-19 In my latest book, Solutions for Disrupting Disruption, COVID-19 Handbook, The Essential Guide for Brands and Businesses, I talk about the fact that COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on American consumers. One is economic, with a widening income gap that is leading to dual [.]. The post Today’s Consumer and Technology appeared first on Gustie Creative.

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When EAT design studio celebrated identity and diversity it flourished

Design Week

“We’re not ‘from here’, and for a long time we tried to hide that,” says Renata Amaral Morris, founder and CEO of EAT design studio. The “here” she refers to in this case is the two cities that EAT has offices in: Paris and Los Angeles. Morris and her business partner Gabriel Seibel were both born and raised in the south of Brazil.

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New Trendy Signage Design

Mindful Design

Making a good impression even before customers have a chance to enter your restaurant or store may help redirect their steps from your competitor’s door to yours. Your storefront design is as important as your interior, and keeping it fresh and appealing is a must. As part of this exterior look, your signage should reflect […]. The post New Trendy Signage Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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How to Plan Ahead for Shipping Delays

Ultra Flex

Heading to Plan Ahead for Shipping Delays. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to test people and industries in ways we never imagined. Not only has it resulted in a worldwide health crisis, but it also has created bottlenecks and shipping delays for businesses trying to keep up with customer demands for imported products. Dock worker shortages, port congestion, cargo container shortages, lack of vessel space causing ship dates and arrival dates to push out.

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Today’s Consumer and Technology, The Impact of COVID-19

Gustie Creative

Today's Consumer and Technology, The Impact of COVID-19 In my latest book, Solutions for Disrupting Disruption, COVID-19 Handbook, The Essential Guide for Brands and Businesses, I talk about the fact that COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on American consumers. One is economic, with a widening income gap that is leading to dual growth [.]. The post Today’s Consumer and Technology, The Impact of COVID-19 appeared first on Gustie Creative.

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What does the 2021 Budget mean for design?

Design Week

If all goes to plan, today’s Budget from Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be his last while the UK is in lockdown. In the early days of COVID-19, the public became accustomed to hearing the chancellor doing “whatever it takes” to protect the UK, its people and businesses. With a vaccination scheme and planned “end dates” for staggered lockdown easing measures now in place, today’s Budget comes almost a year after the first UK lockdown of 16 March 2020.

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Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. Offers Kiosks for Skilled Nursing and Senior Living Facilities

Frank Mayer

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. teams with PROVISIO to provide solutions for senior living centers. GRAFTON, WI – Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. has partnered with PROVISIO, a world leader in kiosk software, to offer self-service solutions for the skilled nursing and senior living center markets. Interactive kiosks offer many advantages to different industries, and the senior living sector is no exception.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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3 C-Store Trends Redefining Convenience

Chutegerdeman

The post 3 C-Store Trends Redefining Convenience appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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Today’s Consumer and Technology, The Impact of COVID-19

Gustie Creative

Today's Consumer and Technology, The Impact of COVID-19 In my latest book, Solutions for Disrupting Disruption, COVID-19 Handbook, The Essential Guide for Brands and Businesses, I talk about the fact that COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on American consumers. One is economic, with a widening income gap that is leading to dual growth [.]. The post Today’s Consumer and Technology, The Impact of COVID-19 appeared first on Gustie Creative.

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Picks of the month: the best design events in March 2021

Design Week

Workshop: London Drawing x London Transport Museum. Among its extensive collection, the London Transport Museum is also home to some 2,000 original poster designs from creatives like Man Ray, Dora M. Batty and Edward McKnight Kauffer. On 11 March, these artefacts will be the focus of a drawing workshop held by the museum and arts organisation London Drawing.

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How Does the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 Help You Protect Your Brand?

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Signed into law on December 27, 2020, the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) provides amendments to existing federal trademark law that will assist US retailers and other businesses with branding decisions. Congress passed the TMA as part of the COVID-19 relief and government-funding bill. Key TMA amendments include authority for submission of evidence by third parties during trademark examination, procedures to challenge trademarks due to non-use (so-called “deadwood trademarks”), and a

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever