Design Boom
MAY 12, 2022
‘I wanted to create crazy and unrealistic installations, all related to water and bathroom imagery,’ said creative director simon porte jacquemus. The post jacquemus creates a surreal blue version of his bathroom in selfridges london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Australian fashion companies can now apply to use a special trademark certifying their products are locally created. The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) today unveiled a world-first industry certified Australian Fashion Trademark, created with funding from a federal grant last May that also includes a campaign to drive demand for local brands both at home and abroad. .
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Retail Focus
MAY 10, 2022
Grosvenor has announced the opening of leading international Inditex clothing brand, Bershka, at Liverpool ONE, marking its regional debut. Spanning 8,000 sq ft on South John Street, the space houses the brand’s three main lines; Bershka, BSK and Man, as well as a number of exclusive ranges. Joining Zara and Pull & Bear, Berskha is the third Inditex brand to open a flagship store on Liverpool ONE’s South John Street.
Design Week
MAY 10, 2022
BrandOpus has overhauled the branding for Cathedral City cheddar cheese, incorporating influences from screen-printed illustration and sign painting. The consultancy’s work includes a new logo, type system, packaging as well as motion video and sound assets. Cathedral City was founded over 50 years ago, and to this day the cheese is made in Cornwall.
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Hunton Andrews Kurth
MAY 12, 2022
Trade dress is a sub-category of trademarks traditionally reserved for product packaging. However, it can also include product design itself if the design elements claimed are distinctive and allow the consumer to recognize a single source as the producer or seller of the goods. Well known product design cases include high heels with contrasting red soles [1] , iconic electric guitar shapes [2] , and the green color of night-time cold medicines. [3].
Inside Retail
MAY 11, 2022
Australians are returning to shopping malls as Covid fears subside with Scentre Group reporting customer visitations up 12 per cent on 2021 levels during the first quarter. In an operational update filed with the ASZ, Scentre Group CEO Peter Allen said the mall operator saw “a significant increase in sales for our business partners, above pre-pandemic levels”.
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Design Week
MAY 13, 2022
Music transcends many barriers that divide us, going beyond the written word to achieve a deeper resonance across cultures and national boundaries. Some instruments have been purposefully built to offer disabled musicians the chance to make music. Touch Chord, for example, is a touch-sensitive, breath-controlled instrument. Created by Human Instruments in collaboration with John Kelly and Bare.
Design Wanted
MAY 13, 2022
USA-based William Fairnington crafts ‘Rotor’ – a conceptual dual orientational record player with smart technology that skillfully offers an industrialized twist to modern turntable aesthetics. Rather […]. The post Make a bold statement with this one-of-a-kind record player appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Discount department store Big W has partnered with recycling platform TerraCycle to launch a toy recycling scheme in all 176 stores nationwide. After a trial in limited stores, the retailers’ Toys for Joy program collected over 18 tonnes of old toys. The two companies say around 26.8 million toys are discarded in Australia every year, the majority placed in normal rubbish as they are not kerbside recyclable.
Retail Focus
MAY 13, 2022
French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris announces the opening of two stores in iconic London shopping destinations Carnaby Street and Kings Road, marking the brand’s entry into the UK. Bringing Parisian attitude and a sense of free spirit to London, the first shop will open at 3 Carnaby Street this May. The 2,610 sq ft store spans two floors with a full collection of womenswear, menswear, and kidswear.
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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
Design Week
MAY 12, 2022
What will Earth’s future look like, and how will art, design and science influence that vision? These are the questions underpinning the Barbican’s latest exhibition Our Time on Earth. The exhibition – a collaboration between guest curators Kate Franklin and Caroline Till and the Barbican’s Luke Kemp – showcases responses to the climate crisis from the perspective of design, art.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
coegg, has further expanded into bricks and mortar retail with both Tesco and Sainsbury’s now stocking the ecoegg Laundry Egg’s and refills. The eco-friendly, ecoegg Laundry Egg completely replaces washing detergent and conditioner, reducing single use plastic in the home but also helping save the pennies. The RRP is £9.99 for a Laundry Egg, and £4.99 for refills, it works out at just 10p per wash when consumers refill and reuse.
Inside Retail
MAY 9, 2022
Ikea is to launch its small-format planning studio concept in two locations in Australia this year. The first is in Northwest Melbourne, with the second planned for Newcastle. Unlike its traditional warehouse-like stores, the Planning Studio is sized between 300-500sqm and designed for customers to plan and order complex home furnishings and services such as dining, kitchens, and bed spaces.
Retail Focus
MAY 13, 2022
Garden centre retailer, Dobbies has announced today (Friday 13 May) that it has been granted planning permission to build a new 60,000 sq ft store in Reading. The retailer currently has a store at Hyde End Road, Shinfield, and the new store will be built on the land behind the existing store. The current store will remain trading for the majority of the build.
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.
Design Week
MAY 13, 2022
London-based consultancy Uncommon Creative Studio has produced This Much I Know to Be True (True), the latest documentary film from musician Nick Cave. Cave is no stranger to the world of film. Released in 2016, One More Time with Feeling explored the musician’s process in the wake of his 15-year-old son Arthur’s death and was widely praised as a moving exploration of loss.
Design Wanted
MAY 12, 2022
Giving everyone inspiration for the future – Iceland’s largest festival DesignMarch 2022 brings together diverse talented designers with progressive design and innovation. This vibrant platform for […]. The post Celebrating creativity and optimism – come explore DesignMarch 2022!? appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MAY 8, 2022
Am I the only one who’s suddenly doing a lot more shopping at 8pm? And I swear I’ve never been more susceptible to a digital promo in my life. Twenty-per-cent off at my local Thai restaurant on a Friday night? I’ll have the extra pad see ew , thanks. Since early 2020, like everyone, I’ve been online a lot more. I’m seeing greater quantities of online advertising and – especially if they’re good ads – feel motivated to purchase. .
Retail Focus
MAY 13, 2022
Moët & Chandon is opening its largest stand-alone Champagne bar in Europe at Harrods in Knightsbridge, London at the end of June. Located on the ground floor of the iconic department store, the Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar is set to be the must-visit place in the capital for champagne lovers to enjoy the spirit and glamour of the renowned House.
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Design Week
MAY 9, 2022
Industrial design studio Morrama has revealed a biodegradable and recyclable COVID-19 testing kit concept, which aims to lessen the environmental impact of tests being used today. The London-based consultancy has used sustainable materials for the Eco-Flo kit, and sought to make the kit more accessible to people with disabilities. “Plastic has been at the front line of the pandemic – face masks.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
MAY 12, 2022
What are hybrid trade shows, and are they valuable? Hybrid trade shows use digital exhibit halls, virtual exhibits and/or exhibitor directories in conjunction with their live event. For example, in 2021, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) hosted its annual Xponential conference using both in-person and digital components.
Inside Retail
MAY 10, 2022
Apple is discontinuing the iPod more than 20 years after the device became the face of portable music and kickstarted its meteoric evolution into the world’s biggest company. The iPod Touch, the only version of the portable music player still being sold, will be available until supplies run out, Apple said in a blog post on Tuesday. Since its launch in 2001, the iPod took on a storm of competing music players before being eclipsed by smartphones, online music streaming and within the Apple
Retail Focus
MAY 13, 2022
Capital & Counties Properties PLC (‘Capco’) has announced a number of new brands to the Covent Garden estate from globally renowned fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands. New openings include TAG Heuer, Chestnut Bakery, and Empresa while new brands joining the estate include Parfums de Marly and Vuori, further cementing Covent Garden’s position as one of London’s leading retail destinations.
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Design Week
MAY 11, 2022
How&How has rebranded tree-planting browser extension app Freetree with an emphasis on “feel-good fuzziness” The design consultancy, which has offices in Lisbon and London, has worked on the company’s new logo, a suite of illustrations, as well as gamification aspects. Freetree is a free browser extension which works with shops to plant trees when people online shop.
Mindful Design
MAY 11, 2022
Despite their humble name, concrete pavers may surprise you with their excellent ability to completely change the look of the outdoor or indoor areas of your business. As an affordable solution that is more sophisticated than poured concrete, they bring in some pattern, a clean look and a maintenance-free solution for all your high-traffic areas, […].
Inside Retail
MAY 12, 2022
Amazon Australia will now permit employees to bring their pooches to work at its Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra offices. The global Dogs at Work (DAW) program currently has 8000 registered pooches. Having dogs at the workplace is shown to reduce stress levels, increase interaction between employees and boost morale. Independent research commissioned by Amazon Australia found that 23 per cent of Australians welcomed a dog into their family during the pandemic while seven out of 10 dog owne
Retail Focus
MAY 10, 2022
Railpen, the investment manager for the £37bn Railways Pension Scheme, has announced Animal, a coastal lifestyle clothing brand, has opened its first UK outlet store at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village. Animal has taken a 1,504 sq ft unit adjacent to Skopes. The outlet store, which opened this month, stocks a range of Animal’s most popular pieces, including menswear, womenswear, accessories, and footwear created for coastal adventures.
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.
Global Shop
MAY 9, 2022
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Mike Anthony
MAY 7, 2022
In the battleground that is retail today , retailers are turning to new (and old) strategies to win. Private label has been around for decades, but in recent times, around the world, I’ve seen a significant rise in the use of private label as a key retail strategy ( check out this recent article about Target as an example ). We are seeing private label being used aggressively comparing prices versus leading brands (see image).
Inside Retail
MAY 12, 2022
Yesterday, the first ever adaptive fashion show hit the runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, featuring local labels Christina Stephens and Jam the Label. The groundbreaking showcase prompted a standing ovation, rapturous applause and even a few tears in the audience. “The response from the audience was very overwhelming, I thought the models looked spectacular, they had amazing confidence.
Retail Focus
MAY 9, 2022
P-THREE, the real estate agency and consultancy focused on mixed use development and prime retail and leisure leasing, has appointed John Strachan as a consultant. Strachan, the former head of Cushman & Wakefield global retail, will work alongside P-THREE’s founders, Justin Taylor, Hannah McNamara and Thomas Rose, to further expand the company’s international network, geographical coverage and client base.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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