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OMA’s temporary tiffany store in paris features a sapphire blue rotunda

Design Boom

this pop-up boutique on avenue montaigne is also an archival display, showcasing items from tiffany's 185-year-old collection. The post OMA’s temporary tiffany store in paris features a sapphire blue rotunda appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inflation helps fuel strong Australian retail sales in May

Inside Retail

Seasonally adjusted Australian retail sales grew in May by 10.4 per cent year on year according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Department stores saw the strongest growth at 5.1 per cent followed by cafes, restaurants and food handling at 1.8 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively. Sales of household goods rose at 0.4 per cent while other retailing registered a 1.5 per cent increase.

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JD Sports opens new flagship store in Gateshead’s Metrocentre

Retail Focus

This Saturday saw JD Sports , Fashion plc, retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, open the doors to its newest flagship store at Metrocentre Gateshead. The 18,000 sq. ft North-East flagship, which has tech and innovation at its heart and is home to over 50 iconic brands, has created an influx of new jobs for the community and provides local activewear advocates with their fix of all the biggest brands including Nike , adidas and The North Face.

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London Design Festival 2022: installations and design districts revealed

Design Week

London Design Festival (LDF) returns this September for its 20th edition, hoping to showcase the city’s creative industry at a time of increasing pressure. As LDF organisers note, around one in six people in London work in the creative industries. But the sector has struggled over the last couple of years as a result of the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and uncertainty around Brexit.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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japanese vintage store’s VIP room showcases clothing in sleek, exhibition-like display

Design Boom

used, vintage items are presented almost like works of art in a museum. The post japanese vintage store’s VIP room showcases clothing in sleek, exhibition-like display appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Workforce crisis: 40,300 retail jobs vacant across Australia

Inside Retail

As the country grapples with a crippling labour crisis, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show there were more than 40,300 vacant jobs in the retail sector in May. This is an increase of 11,200 vacancies – or 38.5 per cent – compared to February last year. Despite inflationary pressures, retail sales surged 10.4 per cent in May year-on-year.

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Hingston Studio designs “kinetic” identity for dance company Rambert

Design Week

London-based consultancy Hingston Studio has redesigned the identity of contemporary dance company Rambert. As well as crafting the new visual identity, the studio has also worked on art direction, campaign visuals and strategy for Rambert. Rambert gave its first performance in 1926, though its origins date back earlier to when Polish émigrée and Ballet Russes dancer Marie Rambert arrived in.

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Neocon 2022 Explored Biophilic Office Design, But What Is It?

All Work

This year’s NeoCon explores many themes within the office setting, namely biophilia. . Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase human connection to the natural environment . Our offices are healthier, calmer and more productive when we invite living things into our workspaces. . With floor after floor of innovative furniture products, this year’s NeoCon offered a wide array of creative new office solutions.

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Uber, TWU set the bar for gig workers in landmark pact

Inside Retail

Months of negotiations between Uber Australia and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) have resulted in a landmark agreement for the gig-worker economy revealed today. The two parties have agreed on minimum standards and benefits for drivers working for both the ride-hailing service and the UberEats delivery service. This is the first time a platform company in Australia has struck a deal with a union across both the rideshare and food delivery industries and is the result of months of detailed dis

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Pride in London pop-up opens their doors on Foubert’s Place

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has announced that the Pride in London pop-up has opened their doors on F oube r t ’ s Place marking the 50 year anniversary of Pride. The pop-up offers a safe space for London’s LGBT+ community, and is located at 15-17 F oube r t ’ s Place, London, W1F 7QB – just off Carnaby Street – open through 3 July, 2022. Brian Bickell, CEO at Shaftesbury says “We are delighted to welcome the Pride in London pop-up to Carnaby to mark their 50th anniversary.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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Picks of the month: design events to look out for in July

Design Week

The Guardian Podcasts creative director of sound Axel Kacoutié will be hosting a talk focussing on the mechanics, perception and effects of sound. Joining him will be director and screenwriter Peter Strickland, ASMR researcher and psychology lecturer Dr Giulia Poerio, and sound designer Joel Cahen. Addressing questions around the power of sound and the influence of tech advancement on sound design.

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Solid as ever—the Marmomac Verona fair dedicated to natural stone

Design Wanted

When Marmomac returned last year after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, it demonstrated the resilience of the natural stone industry. Not even a global pandemic […]. The post Solid as ever—the Marmomac Verona fair dedicated to natural stone appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Welcome to the future: Bricks-and-mortar retail undergoes a revolution

Inside Retail

For those who think the bricks-and-mortar concept in retail is dead, think again. Companies like digital art gallery Teleport in Hong Kong are bringing a new meaning to immersive experiences that can be translated into physical spaces. Edward Eremyan, founder and CEO of Teleport, explains that its immersive art experience that debuted back in November last year promises innovative ways for people to view the art form of NFTs, digital projections, interactive installations and online auctions.

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Carvela and Mint Velvet choose St David’s Cardiff for regional debuts

Retail Focus

Landsec , part of The St David’s Partnership, has today announced the signing of two premium fashion retailers for regional debuts. Carvela , the women’s footwear and accessories specialist, and international women’s fashion label Mint Velvet , are both set to open at St David’s Cardiff later this year. . Spanning 2,130 sq ft on the Grand Arcade, Carvela’s first standalone Welsh boutique will feature its unique ranges of shoes, bags, and accessories.

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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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Meet the graduates: Kingston University’s Constantina Elia

Design Week

Constantina Elia is a 21-year-old BA Product and Furniture Design graduate from Kingston University. Her final project is Eggs-Like. Design Week: Can you briefly explain what your final project was about? Constantina Elia: Eggs-Like is a project which aims to demonstrate the qualities of an eggshell-based biomaterial. A collection of storage vessels was made using eggshells, water.

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Translucent Panels You Never Knew You Needed for Your Commercial Space

Mindful Design

Transparency is a most desired quality that designer want to achieve in a space. It allows for light to travel, it makes a space look air and open, and it gives an interior a modern fresh look. Translucent panels are an excellent way to do just this. While they create a solid structure wherever one […]. The post Translucent Panels You Never Knew You Needed for Your Commercial Space appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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How Country Road dials up personalisation with free digital gifting service

Inside Retail

Iconic Australian retailer Country Road has taken an innovative tech-led approach to maximising gift sales. Launching late last year, every customer purchasing items online as gifts can guarantee the gift can be revealed to the recipient in time for the big day, thanks to the very latest instant digital gifting technology provided by Gift Flick. Gift Flick is an e-commerce plug-in that enables consumers to virtually send any product or gift voucher in an e-tailer’s store.

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Goldsmiths unveils its Bluewater Showroom

Retail Focus

Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent, on Friday 24th June. Bluewater is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, outside of London. The new Goldsmiths showroom boasts a fresh interior concept, as well as a line-up of luxury timepieces and fine-jewellery brands, creating retail environment of the future—embracing a modern and re

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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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Glastonbury’s Shangri-La designed to show that “people power is possible”

Design Week

This weekend, over 200,000 people finally returned to Worthy Farm to see Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar perform at Glastonbury. It also marked the return of immersive space Shangri-La after two years. Kaye Dunnings, the area’s creative director, says that this year’s edition is a love letter to the community-led and queer spaces that have been particularly badly hit recently.

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Slamp first flagship store opening party during the Milan Design Week 2022

Design Wanted

The first Slamp flagship store was inaugurated in Milan on June 7th. The Design Week 2022 was at its best and the opening party was the […]. The post Slamp first flagship store opening party during the Milan Design Week 2022 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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WA shoe chain Bstore makes first interstate move, into NSW

Inside Retail

Western Australian shoe retailer Bstore is set to open its first flagship store in Chatswood Chase, Sydney on Friday (July 1). The 70sqm store boasts a range of international brands including Birkenstock, FitFlop, Frankie 4, Blundstone and Hunter offering style, comfort and quality to customers. Mike Edmiston, Bstore’s founder, said: “Since the pandemic, comfort has become shoppers’ main priority, and Australians have really taken to the innovation and functionality behind the produc

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Safe By Design

Retail Focus

Helping ensure the safety of pedestrians, TORMAX automatic sliding door systems can be fitted with a full-glass screen behind which the door leaf can recess as the entrance opens. This removes the risk of the sliding door mechanism being interfered with or blocked by anyone, allowing immediate clear opening as people approach the door. To keep the entrance looking smart, the pocket screen features a lockable hinge, allowing it to be quickly opened out for easy cleaning and for any accumulated

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Morrama designs the “world’s first” ultrasonic shisha pipe

Design Week

London industrial design studio Morrama has revealed its design for an ultrasonic shisha pipe, described as a “safer alternative to the traditional hookah pipe” Nesta’s developers, Medad Technology, has invested $50m (around £41m) in the ultrasound technology used in the pipe. It marks Morrama’s first project in the UAE.

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Does Your Trade Show Program Suffer from Bad Branding? 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Do you have a favorite potato chip? When you’re walking down the snacks aisle surrounded by all of the different varieties, do you grab a bag without giving a second glance to the others? Why? Are potatoes used for those chips somehow different from all the others? Were these the chips you ate when you were younger? Do you know why you always go for these specific potato chips?

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How Rip Curl saved three tonnes of old wetsuits from landfill

Inside Retail

Leading surf brand Rip Curl will start taking back old wetsuits in overseas markets and recycling them into soft-fall matting in playgrounds and outdoor gyms after successfully launching and scaling the recycling program in Australia. The program is in partnership with TerraCycle, a US-based recycling business that specialises in repurposing hard-to-recycle materials.

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The Online Bingo Blueprint for Virtual Retail Events

Retail Focus

If you work in retail marketing, you are probably already familiar with the concept of virtual retail events. These are online-only events (that may be broadcast from your in-store location) designed to publicise a sale, launch a new product, or increase customer retention. Of course, throwing a successful virtual retail event is often easier said than done.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

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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Penguin reveals 2022 Cover Design Award winners

Design Week

Penguin Random House UK has announced the winners of this year’s Cover Design Award, which were chosen from over 1,500 entries. The award aims to offer designers the opportunity to experience a “real-life book cover design brief” and winners have the chance to be mentored by one of Penguin’s designers. Previously called the Student Design Award, the competition was only open to those studying on.

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ExhibitorLIVE 2022: The Moment that Hit Everyone

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JUNE 22 nd , LAS VEGAS, NV—Outside the strip is blazing in the dry heat. The brightness of the sun reflecting off the gold-tinted windows of Mandalay Bay sears into the eyes of attendees as they walk in. But inside the convention center, the A/C blasts its own stinging waves of cold air. The desert is as harsh as you can imagine, but the city is managing—even thriving.

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Rossi Boots plots renaissance under new owners

Inside Retail

Adelaide-based Australian boot maker Rossi Boots plans expansion into international markets, under new owners and with fresh investment. Founded in 1908 by Arthur Rossiter, the fourth-generation family business creates premium-quality boots from Australian leather. Among the company’s achievements was the supply of 110,000 boots for soldiers in the First World War.

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Could more immigrants save the retail sector?

Retail Focus

The global retail sector has faced several serious challenges in recent years, but could the introduction of more immigrants help to solve the most important issues? By looking at a few examples from around the world, we can see how immigrants are often a crucial part of the retail workforce. . A Look at the Current Situation. Recent news reports from Australia suggest that some of the biggest retail companies there are on the brink of complete financial collapse.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.