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Winners revealed for 2022 National Indigenous Fashion Awards

Inside Retail

Denni Francisco’s brand Ngali with the Warmun Art Centre has won the Fashion Designer Award at the 2022 National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) announced last night in Darwin. Francisco, supported by Australian fashion retailer Country Road, was one of six winners revealed in the awards, that recognise and celebrate innovation, diversity and ethical practices in First Nations people’s fashion and textiles.

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Kylie Cosmetics turns Covent Garden pink with an interactive ‘Kylie Jenner Glam Park’ celebrating its latest cosmetic and skincare launches

Retail Focus

Kylie Cosmetics and Coty has partnered with London’s iconic Covent Garden to engage fans with its ‘Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner Glam Park’ – a fully immersive and unique beauty experience to celebrate the latest cosmetic and skincare launches and summer glam looks. Perfectly positioned on the Covent Garden Piazza from 11th – 14th August 2022, the Kylie Cosmetics Glam Park will be on everyone’s lips as they will be able to enjoy bespoke make-up and skin consultations, a virtual reality world t

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“It’s put us on the map”: why design studios are becoming B Corps

Design Week

“Becoming a certified B Corporation is by no means an easy process,” says Nice and Serious co-founder Tom Tapper. “You’ll need to invest a significant amount of time, so don’t expect it to happen overnight.” A few years after the London-based studio’s first application, it was certified in 2020 – joining 700 other UK-based B Corps.

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Civico 29 by Gae Avitabile is suspended between sea and sky

Design Wanted

In this location which brings together the human hand, echoes of legends and natural beauty, Gae Avitabile has taken on the new interior design project for […]. The post Civico 29 by Gae Avitabile is suspended between sea and sky appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Christina Stephens: Meet adaptive fashion’s disruptive duo

Inside Retail

In just two years, the adaptive fashion brand Christina Stephens has grown retail revenue fourfold by tapping an underserved market for stylish clothes that meet the unique needs of people with disabilities. Jessie Sadler founded Christina Stephens in 2020 after her mother complained that she couldn’t find good fashionable clothing after experiencing a fall.

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Masquespacio designs “metaverse world” for Mango Teen store

Retail Focus

Spanish design agency Masquespacio has created the interior of the first Mango Teen shop in Barcelona, which was informed by the metaverse and aims to provide an interactive and dream-like shopping experience. Designed for customers aged 11 to 13, Masquespacio used graphic shapes to outline clothing displays and a colour palette of oranges and greens for the fashion shop interior.

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Axel Arigato opens "upside-down" pop-up sneaker shop in Selfridges

Dezeen

Trainers injected with magnets climb the walls and polystyrene ceiling tiles line the floor of Axel Arigato 's "upside-down" office-themed sneaker pop-up in London's Selfridges department store. Installed in Selfridge's first-floor menswear department for 12 months, the topsy-turvy pop-up store is a departure from the stone displays and pared-back colour palette ordinarily associated with the Swedish streetwear label 's retail environments.

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Red Rooster adds EV charging to its menu

Inside Retail

Eco-conscious chicken lovers can now charge their electric vehicles (EVs ) as they dine thanks to a partnership between Red Rooster and Evie, a company formed in 2017 to build a convenient and dependable EV charging network. Two Evie fast chargers have been installed at the newly renovated Red Rooster Vermont restaurant in Victoria, and there are plans for more.

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what’s next for retail?

Retail Focus

The past 2 years have resulted in some major changes to the retail industry, such as a significant increase in online shopping, the rise of localisation and other changes in consumer behaviours. The question we need to be asking is what is next for the retail sector? Pre-pandemic, engagement with global environmental issues was mired in a false sense of security and widespread apathy.

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In-house teams: how Nothing is hoping to build an ecosystem to rival Apple

Design Week

When London-based tech company Nothing released its first phone this summer, the launch was surrounded in hype – partly because of the tech pedigree involved. Nothing was set up by 32 year-old Swedish entrepreneur Carl Pei, who previously co-founded Chinese smartphone giant OnePlus. One of Nothing’s major investors is iPod co-creator Tony Faddell.

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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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The St. Louis World’s Fair: When Presidents Attended Expos 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Crazy facts about the St. Louis World’s Fair. If you’re interested in how trade shows, conferences and summits became an essential part of American business, you’ll want to brush up on the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. All the classic elements that make up a trade show are present from almost a hundred and twenty years ago, including exhibit design , networking, and discovering new products. .

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Uniqlo debuts in South Australia

Inside Retail

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is set to open its first South Australia store, in Adelaide’s Myer Centre. The new store spans 1000sqm and occupies a brand new addition to the Myer Centre. It will sell a range of LifeWear apparel for men, women and kids, alongside seasonal collaborations with designers. Kensuke Suwa, COO of Uniqlo Australia, said: “Our South Australian customers have shown tremendous support since we arrived in Australia.

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Icon outlet at the O2 signs Murmur for debut London site

Retail Focus

Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of luxury homeware brand Murmur, marking the brand’s first ever London outlet store. The 1,637sq ft store is set to open in early August and will be located on Icon Outlet’s upper ground level, featuring a comprehensive range of bed linen, towels, throws and cushions, accessories, home fragrance and gifting options.

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Blond designs edge-taming comb for black hair care brand Ruka

Design Week

Blond has collaborated with hair care brand Ruka to create a styling comb with a replaceable head for baby hair and edges. Ruka is a black women-owned business which aims to tailor its products to black women with curly, coily and wavy hair. Edges – also known as baby hairs – are shorter pieces of hair found in textured hair types around the hairline area.

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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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Collaboration, Co-Creation and the New Consumer

Gustie Creative

Collaboration, Co-Creation and the New Consumer; Insights with Deanna Lawrence COVID-19 has permanently transformed the way we use technology to connect with others in a visual way. Most consumers likely never heard of Zoom or Team chats prior to the pandemic, perhaps other [.]. The post Collaboration, Co-Creation and the New Consumer appeared first on Gustie Creative.

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Lids unveils first NBA physical stores in Australia

Inside Retail

American sports retailer Lids – which operates the US NBA’s flagship stores – has opened Australia’s first, in Melbourne, Victoria with a second planned for Sydney later this year. Both stores will sell a range of official NBA and WNBA team and league-branded merchandise and memorabilia, including exclusive hyperlocal NBA products, apparel, headwear, jerseys, sporting goods and collectibles from brands such as Nike, New Era, Mitchell & Ness and Wilson.

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Prochaine selects King’s Road for its debut store

Retail Focus

Sloane Stanley has announced the arrival and debut bricks and mortar store for Prochaine, on the King’s Road this summer. The sustainability-conscious womenswear multi-brand pop-up store features a selection of environmentally responsible labels in one curated space. Prochaine, the carbon neutral, sustainability-conscious womenswear brand, has launched on 340 King’s Road, showcasing a selection of brands until the end of August.

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Shipping costs biggest growth risk, survey finds

E Delevry

Small UK brands selling online have warned that rising shipping costs, currently surging due to fuel surcharges and inflation, pose the biggest risk to growth this year. Fulfilment firm ShipBob, alongside research partner CensusWide, surveyed more than 750 founders of UK brands selling consumer goods online. When asked to rank the challenges that posed the biggest risk to their business growth over the next 12 months, nearly half (48%) said rising shipping costs was the most significant factor,

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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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Popular Options for Ceiling Finishes in Restaurant Design

Mindful Design

As a restaurant owner, you owe it to yourself to use every inch of your space to appeal to your customers. Many times, ceilings are underused or allowed to slip into visual anonimity. However, their design potential is extraordinary. Uninterrupted by furniture or functional structures, ceilings offer you a vast background against which you can […].

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Alibaba revenue growth flatlines for first time as China’s lockdowns bite

Inside Retail

Alibaba Group has reported flat quarterly revenue growth for the first time in its history, showing how China’s Covid lockdowns have hit its business. The slowdown adds to challenges facing China’s e-commerce giant, which has enjoyed double-digit revenue growth almost every quarter since it went public in 2014, as it navigates Beijing’s crackdown on tech companies as well as its scrutiny of founder Jack Ma.

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Superdry selects Icon Outlet at the O2

Retail Focus

Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of the premium apparel brand, Superdry, adding to the destination’s line up of over 60 premium retail brands. Located on Icon Outlet’s Upper Level, Superdry’s 3,541sq ft store, will open in late August, stocking the brand’s authentic apparel collection, including T-shirts, tops, hoodies, sweatshirts, knitwear, jeans, loungewear and a full range of accessories.

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Foster + Partners designs Apple Brompton Road as "calm oasis" in London

Dezeen

UK studio Foster + Partners has unveiled an Apple Store in west London that incorporates stone columns, Ficus trees and terrazzo flooring. Located between the Harrods and Harvey Nichols department stores in Knightsbridge, Apple Brompton Road is the latest store designed by Foster + Partners for the technology brand. Foster + Partners designed Apple Brompton Road.

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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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TRENDING: Whitewashed Wood Wall Paneling

Elmwood Timber

Homeowners can create a wood paneling makeover in a short amount of time! Whitewashed wood panels create an up-to-date modern look that still has the rustic charm of real wood grain. Clean and bright, whitewashing wood paneling creates the perfect backdrop in a wide variety of spaces. The whitewash look is achieved by using a paintbrush to apply white paint to an inconspicuous area of unfinished wood, allowing the paint to absorb briefly and then wiping away the excess paint.

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How viral DIYs on Facebook inspired Kmart Australia’s new product range

Inside Retail

From plant pots transformed into side tables, to bread boxes turned into nightstands, Kmart Australia’s affordable products have long inspired customers to use glue, paint and their own ingenuity to create stylish items for their home. Private Facebook groups with hundreds of thousands of members exist solely to share tips and ideas for Kmart hacks, with the best ones routinely going viral.

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Are Contactless Payments The “New Normal” For The Retail Industry?

Retail Focus

At the beginning of the pandemic, massive shifts and changes were needed for a multitude of industries and the way they operate. One of the industries that saw extensive change was the retail industry, especially when it came to finding solutions for safe and reliable methods of payment. . The ability to be able to pay for goods and services without having to make physical contact was a high priority for retailers looking to keep staff and customers safe while conducting business.

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Moves & changes – design industry news

Design Week

London-based brand agency Boldspace has appointed illustrator and graphic designer Yuko Kondo as its new art director. Kondo has previously run his own studio and also worked at Wieden+Kennedy and AMV BBDO. Manchester-based agency Anything has announced Alex Atkinson as its head of design. Atkinson, who has worked at McCann previously, will oversee the agency’s digital output.

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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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Masquespacio designs "metaverse world" for Mango Teen store

Dezeen

Spanish design agency Masquespacio has created the interior of the first Mango Teen shop in Barcelona , which was informed by the metaverse and aims to provide an interactive and dream-like shopping experience. Designed for customers aged 11 to 13, Masquespacio used graphic shapes to outline clothing displays and a colour palette of oranges and greens for the fashion shop interior.

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Woolworths at Work for SMEs launches online after a long beta phase

Inside Retail

Supermarket chain Woolworths has unveiled gteh post-beta iteration of its business-focused online shopping platform, Woolworths at Work. The company says the website aims to make it easier for Australian businesses to buy groceries, food and necessities online. It will target clients ranging from offices, small- and medium-sized businesses, hospitals, and charities, to early childhood education facilities.

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Europe’s biggest purpose-built giant swing, standing at 46-metres tall, will open at Bluewater this month

Retail Focus

Landsec has announced the opening of two ‘UK first’ attractions at Bluewater, Kent as the destination expands its partnership with Hangloose Adventures. Europe’s biggest purpose-built giant swing, standing at 46-metres tall, will open at Bluewater this month. Skydive, a free-fall experience not found anywhere else in Europe, and the UK’s only outdoor sky dive machine, will follow later this summer.

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V&A reveals installations and events for the 20th London Design Festival

Design Week

A has announced its programme for the 20th year of the London Design Festival (LDF), which includes a 3D-printed sculpture made from marine plastic waste and a live glassblowing studio. For the 13th year running, V&A will act as the official hub for the festival, housing eleven displays and installations created by designers from across the world.

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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.