Design Boom
JUNE 14, 2021
arbol design sought to provide visitors with the illusion of becoming koji mold floating in nature, space, and time. The post reflective floating copper cubes clad arbol design’s pitch-black store in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Mindful Design
JUNE 16, 2021
The easiest way to completely change the look and mood of a room and guarantee instant visual impact is finishing off the space with plants. The same goes for restaurant and cafe designs, where the green element can become more than just a final accent. Every designer or business owner should consider greenery, flowers and […]. The post 7 Tips on How to Use Plants in Restaurant or Cafe Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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Retail Focus
JUNE 14, 2021
Without a doubt, it isn’t easy to start a retail company and experience success. In many cases, Businessmen flounder in their attempts to get a leg up over their competitors, which is why startup management is often seen as the most stressful phase. After the startup phase and the business is much more stable, things can get better. Until then, you’ll have to pull out all the stops if you intend to become a success!
Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
New South Wales has become the latest state to commit to ditching single-use plastics, announcing a $356 million five-year plan which could see lightweight plastic bags, disposable cutlery, cotton buds and more cut out by next year. The commitment follows similar pledges from other states such as Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, and the ACT, as well as pledges from businesses across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, such as the recent ANZPAC Plastics Pact.
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Design Boom
JUNE 17, 2021
today, june 17th, 2021, google is opening its first-ever physical retail store in new york city. The post google opens its first store ever in new york city appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Design Week
JUNE 18, 2021
The first thing holidaymakers do as they approach Les Arcs in Savoie, France, is park their car well away from the mountain. This rule has remained unquestioned and unchanged since the ski resort opened its first doors in 1968. It was put in place by its designer, Charlotte Perriand, and to this day, no one dares to rethink the vision. In her six-decade career Perriand was a heavyweight in 20 th century design, bringing her modernist and humanist approach to furniture and interiors projects arou
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Inside Retail
JUNE 17, 2021
The Fair Work Ombudsman today announced it has commenced legal action against supermarket giant Woolworths in regards to “ major underpayments ” of a number of its salaries managers. According to the FWO, Woolies underpaid 70 employees a total of $1.17 million between March 2018 and 2019, and that it has failed to repay the total sum despite having made back-payments.
Dezeen
JUNE 18, 2021
Google has opened its first physical retail space in New York's Chelsea , designed by architecture studio Reddymade to include cork furniture and recycled materials. Welcoming its first visitors on 17 June 2021, Google Store occupies a ground-floor space in the former Port Authority Building – a vast art deco structure that is home to the tech company's NYC headquarters.
Design Week
JUNE 18, 2021
Bath design studio Thisaway has crafted the new branding for the United Rugby Championship (URC), one of Europe’s major rugby union championships. Established in 2001, the URC (formerly PRO14) is an annual rugby union league, comprising teams from Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Wales. It now includes teams from South Africa, bringing the total number to 16 teams.
Retail Focus
JUNE 14, 2021
It can be hard to choose the right temporary retail space option for your existing brick-and-mortar business. The location, size and cost to set up the facility are just a few of the crucial things that you have to get right. Are you a retail business owner who is looking for a temporary building solution to ramp up your services? Well, Smart-Space UK has several options for you to consider.
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
Inside Retail
JUNE 17, 2021
Google has opened its first physical retail store – in New York City. The store facade features floor-to-ceiling windows behind which are physical and digital product displays inside ‘Discovery Boxes’ New customised, transparent LED screens line the interior windows providing information about Google’s products and their features. Upon entering the store, guests are greeted by a 17-foot-tall circular glass structure called ‘the Google Imagination Space’ (pictured below right) w
Talking Retail
JUNE 16, 2021
Edinburgh’s largest family-run convenience store operator is to open its second East Lothian shop in Gullane on 23 June after securing £430,000 funding from HSBC UK. The funding has helped the retailer buy the Hall Crescent premises and finance the refurbishment of the property. The business, which is owned by husband-and-wife team Franco and Audrey.
Design Week
JUNE 16, 2021
“We have sought to bring the history of design to life,” V&A senior curator of design and digital Corinna Gardner says of the museum’s latest gallery, 1900-Now. The space brings together an eclectic mix of some 250 objects – around 40 are new acquisitions – to tell the story of the past century through design. While some familiar pieces are present, others may surprise: a Wi-Fi Barbie or Spanx for men, for instance.
Retail Focus
JUNE 17, 2021
Oxford Circus will be transformed into two, pedestrian-friendly piazzas as part of plans unveiled by Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate today. The new piazzas will become London’s front door and will be the subject of an international design competition. Artist impression from a bird’s eye view showing future transformation of Oxford Circus with traffic continuing on Regent Street and two new Piazzas on Oxford Street, either end of the circus.
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 16, 2021
Kinzu Brands is the business behind successful Australian shoe brand Sol Sana, whose leather boots, mules and sandals are sold by leading retailers around the world, including David Jones, The Iconic, Nordstrom and Revolve. Earlier this year, Kinzu Brands added another shoe brand to its portfolio with the launch of St. Sana. The new line of footwear is made out of recycled polyurethane (PU) leathers and polyester and organic linen and cotton blends.
Talking Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Spar Scotland is launching a new campaign with The SGF Healthy Living Programme (HLP) where participating stores will give out free fruit to children to encourage them to eat more fruit and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. The trial will take place in six Spar Scotland stores in Kincorth, Mastrick, Northfield, Tarves, Peterhead and Keith in. This story continues at Spar Scotland trials fruit campaign with SGF Healthy Living Programme.
Design Week
JUNE 14, 2021
Brand campaigns. IBM Be Equal, by Athletics, for IBM. Build a Life, by Uncommon Creative Studio, for B&Q. Lights on, by Leo Burnett London, for McDonald’s. Britain Get Talking, by Uncommon Creative Studio, for ITV. Playstation 5 Launch: TfL Takeover, by Diva Agency/Red Consultancy for PlayStation UK. Identity design – rebrand. Hackney Church Rebrand, by OMSE, for Hackney Church.
Retail Focus
JUNE 14, 2021
McDonald’s is in the midst of a worldwide design transformation with support by Landini Associates , the Australia-based design firm are executing the rollout and creating its Global Flagship model, dubbed “Project Ray.”. The latest locations to debut as part of the restaurant leader’s reinvention are an elegant, café-style eatery in São Paulo set to open this summer, as well as a sleek, glass-walled location in Brisbane, Australia, that just celebrated its ribbon-cutting last month.
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
Inside Retail
JUNE 16, 2021
Homewares retailer Sheridan Australia is taking part in a novel trial in which its shredded cotton products are returned to the soil to test whether it can improve cotton soil health and act as a scalable solution to textile waste. The project is being led by circular economy specialists Coreo in partnership with the Queensland Government, Goondiwindi Cotton, Cotton Australia, Worn Up and Cotton Research and Development Corporation.
VMS
JUNE 16, 2021
Last-mile logistics company DoorDash (San Francisco) and specialty retailer PetSmart (Phoenix) have announced a partnetship to facilitate on-demand delivery of pet supplies and accessories across almost 1500 PetSmart locations in the U.S., according to a press release. “At PetSmart we understand our customers’ needs are always evolving,” said PetSmart SVP and CEO Will Smith. “We’re delighted to partner with DoorDash to provide pet parents with access to the essentia
Design Week
JUNE 14, 2021
London-based design studio The Sustainable Designer has unveiled Nowdio, a modular solution which aims to help smaller design companies fit out studios cheaply, quickly and sustainably. Nowdio will allow smaller design companies to “take ownership” of rented studio space, according to The Sustainable Designer creative director Nadine Smith. “A self-build system” So often, fitting out these spaces with the facilities and tools needed can be expensive and time consuming, Sm
Retail Focus
JUNE 14, 2021
Nordic lifestyle brand ARKET will open a new flagship store in Moscow, Russia during autumn 2021. Following the opening of arket.ru in autumn 2020, the new 004024 – 940 store is ARKET’s first physical destination in the country. Based in Stockholm, ARKET is a lifestyle destination with carefully made essentials for women, men, children and the home, as well as a New Nordic vegetarian café.
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Inside Retail
JUNE 16, 2021
The Fair Work Commission has handed down a 2.5 per cent increase to the minimum wage set to begin as of 1 July, though the broader retail industry will not be held to the increase until 1 September. The retail sector was given a two-month delay based on the fact that while the industry has certainly recovered from the troughs of 2020, that recovery is patchy and is still adversely impacted by isolated lockdowns – something the FWC expects will continue.
Talking Retail
JUNE 15, 2021
Mondelez International is rolling out a new design for its Cadbury single bars. The design features new background patterns and brand wordmarks, as well as product visuals on all bars. It will run across best-selling Cadbury lines including Cadbury Twirl, Cadbury Wispa and Cadbury Boost, Cadbury Flake, Cadbury Starbar and Cadbury Picnic. The move comes.
Design Week
JUNE 14, 2021
The V&A is launching an interactive map of Glastonbury, which explores the evolution of the festival through stories, memories, objects, sounds and images. The map is part of the London museum’s three-day Glastonbury Weekender, which takes place 25-27 June, around the time the music festival usually takes place. The pandemic led to the festival’s cancellation last year and continued postponement in 2021.
Retail Focus
JUNE 17, 2021
Retail Focus recently caught up with Jaya Singh, TFWA President to discuss his election as president, bringing the industry together and retail trends following the Covid-19 pandemic. Jaya Singh, TFWA President. You have recently been elected as president of the TFWA – how does that feel? It is a huge privilege to serve as TFWA President, but I also feel an enormous sense of responsibility.
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 16, 2021
When you think of a disability-friendly retail experience, you might think of a shop with a wheelchair ramp at the front door. While that alone can be useful for some, there’s plenty more that needs to be considered beyond bricks-and-mortar, including how to ensure your e-commerce platforms are accessible. With nearly one-quarter of our population identifying as having some sort of disability, not catering to them could translate into a significant revenue loss.
Talking Retail
JUNE 16, 2021
Funkin Cocktails has expanded its Nitro canned cocktail range with a spiced rum variant. Spiced Rum Zombie (200ml) is a blend of pineapple, orange, lemon, lime and a “hint of spice”. The brand said rum is now included in 38% of cocktails and spiced rum is driving the sub-category (53% between April and June 2020). This story continues at Funkin Cocktails adds spiced rum to canned cocktails range.
Design Week
JUNE 17, 2021
London design studio Ragged Edge has rebranded Reveal (previously Sharework) with a play on the imagery of underground societies. As well as the change in name, the work includes an arch-shaped logo, illustrations and updated strategy guidelines. The new identity rolls out across Reveal’s website and app. [link]. Paris-based Reveal is a software platform that enables companies to share their client data securely and identify areas for potential collaborative growth.
Retail Focus
JUNE 16, 2021
Online retail giant The Very Group will continue to enhance its pricing strategies with DemandTec Markdown Optimisation. The Very Group’s three-year renewal expands upon their collaborative relationship with DemandTec , which extends back to 2015. . The Very Group carries products in an array of categories, including toys, sports, electrical, beauty, gifts, jewellery, and accessories – many of which are seasonal items that must be sold by the end of the season to make way for the next season’s
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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