Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2022

Retail spending across Australia is up – but there is a catch, warns Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra. Releasing the latest monthly Mastercard SpendingPulse data this morning, that covers June, Zahra says consumer spending continued its strong trajectory, rising 11.1 per cent year on year. Every single retail category showed growth with fuel and convenience and jewellery leading the way, up by 23.1 per cent and 23.2 per cent respectively.

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Retail Focus

JULY 19, 2022

Shaftesbury has today launched a new ‘Soho Incubator’ initiative giving budding UK brands with sustainability credentials across fashion, beauty, lifestyle and homeware the chance to win a free three-month pop-up shop this autumn/winter. The chosen emerging brand will receive full support from Shaftesbury and This Is Soho to set up and launch for the first time in the iconic West End village, sitting alongside a host of independent and flagship brands such as RÆBURN, Oliver Spencer, Universal Wo

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Design Week

JULY 19, 2022

Uncommon CX – Uncommon’s customer experience division – has collaborated with blockchain start-up Peepl on a brand launch which will feature 100 different logos. The black, white and red handwritten logo is set to change over 100 days. But instead of designers crafting the variations, it’s down to 100 early Peepl users to interpret the logo.

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Design Wanted

JULY 16, 2022

Constantly looking for innovative solutions where environmental and human health can go hand in hand, Mexico-based Luis Fernando Sanchez Barrios introduces ‘Gelassette’ – a sustainable biodegradable […]. The post Self-testing made sustainable using this fully biodegradable rapid test kit appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

The chief executive of Kathmandu, Reuben Casey, has resigned after 12 years working with the New Zealand outdoor wear brand. KMD Brands Group CEO Michael Daly described Casey as an integral part of Kathmandu during his time with the brand where he served as CFO and COO prior to taking the CEO role. “He has built a strong brand leadership team, leaving Kathmandu well positioned for continuing growth.

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Retail Focus

JULY 19, 2022

Sloane Stanley has today announced the signing of London’s ‘most authentic barbers’, Ted’s Grooming Room, at 283 Fulham Road, with the brand set to open at this location by early September. The new 645 sq ft traditional barbershop, designed in-house with a 1920’s cinema theme running throughout, will feature the brand’s traditional barber chairs, eclectic décor and will provide an immersive and intimate experience for every visitor.

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Design Wanted

JULY 20, 2022

Transforming the way materials are made and seamlessly turning them into something new with a vision of a sustainable circular economy, Germany-based Revoltech fabricates a groundbreaking […]. The post Promoting circular economy with this revolutionary sustainable material appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2022

Trans-Tasman retailer Strandbags has launched a new travel lifestyle brand called Nere. The new brand will release two seasonal fashion-inspired ranges each year, including travel bags, suitcases and accessories. Felicity McGahan, group CEO at Strandbags, described the new brand as a “key milestone” in modernising Strandbags’ travel offer. “We saw the opportunity to take our already successful Flylite travel brand and re-imagine it to become a travel lifestyle brand, suitable for today’s m

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Retail Focus

JULY 19, 2022

The Frenchgate Partnership has announced the signing of premium fashion store, Tessuti as part of its regional expansion plans. Totaling 9,000 sq ft, the new Tessuti store will be launching in Doncaster’s premium shopping destination this Autumn and is taking the former Topshop space on the first floor, adjacent to H&M and River Island. Tessuti, Frenchgate, designed by an in-house team, will house a curated selection of men’s, women’s and children’s designer collections from designer brands

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Design Week

JULY 22, 2022

Have you ever walked away from a £1 million contract? I may not be the only person to have turned down a lucrative project, but how many have done so because of just a few words? In the end, we got the job and, 11 years later, you can still see our credit on every Yeo Valley product sold. When I set up big fish with my then business partner back in 1993, having unreasonable clients wasn’t just.

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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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Dezeen

JULY 18, 2022

New York interior designer Sarita Posada has layered "lived-in" details and rich textures inside the first London store from fashion and lifestyle label Aimé Leon Dore. Located on Broadwick Street in London's Soho, the two-storey boutique is the brand's second outpost and first international flagship, designed in collaboration with London-based West Architecture.

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Inside Retail

JULY 21, 2022

Millennials are edging ever closer to owning the majority of the spending power in Australia, and their buyer behaviour is forcing retailers to focus even more heavily on meaningful emotional connections. With 86 per cent of consumers willing to pay more for a better customer experience, the drive to meet this need is forcing major players to adopt new ways of thinking to stay top of mind.

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Bay Cities

JULY 22, 2022

Retail displays do a lot of work to get a brand's products in front of the eyes of shoppers, but it's also important to understand that they're not just for raking in sales at the moment.

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Design Week

JULY 20, 2022

Aston Martin has updated its branding – including a new version of its winged logo redrawn by Peter Saville – as it looks to appeal to a new generation of drivers. It is the British car brand’s first major overhaul since 2003. The design work also includes a range of social, digital and print assets as well as a campaign video. The principle behind the new work is “Intensity.

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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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Design Wanted

JULY 21, 2022

BE WATER is a decorative lamp that transmits the sense of water, as reflected waves are projected onto a wall. When you stare at it, your mind […]. The post BE WATER kinetic lamp: a multi-awarded lighting experience appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

While e-commerce may have been the name of the game two years ago at the peak of Covid-19 restrictions, as we’ve emerged from lockdowns, it’s clear that physical retail is not going anywhere. “Overall, the return to retail has made it clear how important the customer experience is in drawing people back. Throughout Covid lockdowns, customers missed the immersive, physical aspect of retail.

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Mindful Design

JULY 20, 2022

While safe and convenient, the inclination to choose subdued colors or low-key patterns for floors belongs to timid designers. In fact, when used right, floor materials that bring in bold patterns and high contrasts can make an immense difference in the feel and unique character of a space. One of our favorite ways to achieve […]. The post Why Patterned Floor Tiles Are Great for Your Commercial Space appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Design Week

JULY 22, 2022

Butterfly Cannon has rebranded Twinings tea with new packaging that aims to appeal to a younger audience by drawing on themes of travel. The new design intends to translate the brand’s history into a “cool new London luxe” rather than the “souvenir of old London” that Twinings had become, explains Butterfly Cannon creative director Arron Egan.

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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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Dezeen

JULY 21, 2022

Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre has opened IoNoi Gallery, a hybrid retail space and gallery in Milan with "strongly postmodern" interiors designed to showcase his work. Located on a street corner a few steps from Novembre 's studio, the shop sells a range of products the designer has created throughout his career for companies including Italian furnituremaker Kartell , lighting brand Lasvit and glassmaker Venini.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Redbubble has been ordered to fork out $78,000 to the Hells Angels for using its logo without permission, the second copyright case brought against the online marketplace in the last three years by the motorcycle club. The site, launched in 2007 and co-founded by Australian entrepreneur Martin Hosking, operates as a DIY for merchandise — users can have images of their choice printed on t-shirts, stickers, and mugs, and in turn, sell the items to other customers.

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Retailing Insight

JULY 19, 2022

Call of the Desert. Samer Fanek, indie artist. www.samerfanek.com. This is the fourth album from multi-instrumentalist and composer, Samer Fanek. The piano-driven album came out of Samer’s sincere, heartfelt longing for Jordan, his homeland. Along with piano and string orchestration, the album incorporates some exotic Middle Eastern instrumentation such as the oud, tabla, qanun, ney, and riq.

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Design Week

JULY 18, 2022

Interabang has designed a set of eight stamps for the Royal Mail to mark the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, featuring geometric illustrations and a vivid colour palette. Early in the project, the studio decided it did not want to use photographic or photo realistic depictions of athletes. Interabang creative director Adam Giles says they were keen to explore “more abstracted illustration.

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Design Wanted

JULY 18, 2022

With distinct attention to material, functionality, environment and the beauty born from that, Thomas Bentzen Industrial Design crafts ‘Soft Lounge Chair’ – an eco-friendly warm wooden […]. The post Explore this sustainable chair featuring a minimalistic narrative aesthetic appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2022

Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi says heightened customer demand drove strong sales growth during the second half, with its core JB Hi-Fi Australian business sales up by 10.9 per cent in the last quarter. In preliminary unaudited financial results released today, the company estimates group-wide sales for the full year were up 3.5 per cent to $9.2 billion.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JULY 21, 2022

So many aspects of our lives changed in 2019. We all found a new appreciation for hand sanitizer and paper products. We look back fondly on less expensive gasoline. And some of us accidentally flipped on the puppy-dog face during a Zoom business meeting, and no one said a word about it for nearly ten minutes. Our world seemed to get bigger and smaller at the same time.

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Design Week

JULY 18, 2022

Earlier this year, the Royal Horticultural Society – the UK’s leading gardening charity – revealed a colourful rebrand, specifically aimed at appealing to a younger, more diverse audience. “There was a need to modernise,” says Design Bridge creative director Tim Vary. Perhaps the clearest example of this modernisation is the wordmark, which now appears as RHS rather than its full name which.

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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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Design Wanted

JULY 22, 2022

Innately passionate about materials, craftsmanship and industrial manufacturing processes – French studio AC/AL fabricates an innovatively professional ‘Cleaning Trolley’ for the services company OSAE, in order […]. The post Proposing a fresh new vision for a cleaning equipment appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2022

Major changes to the way Amazon operates are on the horizon. Last week, the e-commerce giant offered to refrain from using internal data to compete with third-party sellers on its marketplace and committed to treating all sellers equally when ranking their offers for the Buy Box, a shortcut that allows customers to add products to their cart or buy them immediately.

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RetailMinded

JULY 17, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Cognitive Computing are probably the most talked-about technologies across industries today. The potential to transform industries like marketing is huge. They can help marketers understand data better, predict future behaviors, and deliver more personalized experiences when it comes to their audience.

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All Work

JULY 22, 2022

As the pandemic continues, companies are seeking ways to invest in their most important asset: their people. Access to nature, outdoor spaces, and reducing toxic chemicals in building materials are just some of the ways companies are working to increase their workers’ wellbeing. Jane Bamford and Amanda Cronick of Duda|Paine explore how design can enable workers to stay healthy while connecting with others.

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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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