Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2022

Retailers doling out single-use plastic bags in New South Wales face fines of up to $275,000 from Wednesday, June 1 as a statewide ban comes into force. NSW Environment Minister James Griffin said the reason for the single-use plastic bag ban was simple: “It will stop plastic getting into our environment at the source.”. “Single-use plastic is used by many of us for just a few convenient minutes, but it remains in our environment for many years, eventually breaking into microplastics,” Griffin c

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Retail Focus

MAY 24, 2022

Global e-commerce jumped to $26.7 trillion in the first year of the pandemic, a dramatic leap forward from a trend that had already hobbled many high street retailers. Unable to contend with the double whammy of changing consumer behaviour and a COVID-induced slump, dozens of brands fell into administration, from Arcadia and Debenhams to Monsoon and Cath Kidston, with the closure of hundreds of physical stores.

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Design Week

MAY 24, 2022

Design Bridge has partnered with gardening charity, the RHS, to coincide with the opening of its flagships event The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which opens today. As part of the rebrand the wordmark has been rationalised and is now written as RHS, rather that Royal Horticultural Society. It forms part of the new identity inspired by the theme: the limitless wonder of growth, which looks to bring.

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Dezeen

MAY 24, 2022

New York practice Bunn Studio has revamped a furniture showroom set in a Renaissance building in Aarhus , Denmark, to look more like an apartment than a store. Designed for Danish cabinet maker Garde Hvalsøe , the showroom houses the brand's signature handcrafted kitchens and walk-in wardrobes alongside a selection of furnishings. Garde Hvalsøe's Aarhus showroom is set in a Renaissance building.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2022

Australian consumers are set to spend $8.8 billion during the coming months as mid-year seasonal sales ramp up and excess stock is sold. The Australian Retail Association (ARA) forecasts 52 per cent of consumers shopping mid-season sales will be doing so online. Around 6.2 million Australians will spend an average amount of $1420 each. NSW is expected to contribute $3.2 billion followed by Victoria at $1.9 billion and Queensland at $1.7 billion.

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Retail Focus

MAY 26, 2022

Let’s say you want to buy a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s — undoubtedly the most recognizable Jordans of all time. What do you do first? . Chances are you answered: type “Jordan 1” in search. Correct? . By Itamar Abramovich, Director of Data Products, Bright Data . Now, depending on your location, your search will give you the most relevant shopping items related to your query with prices, vendors and shipping details attached to a thumbnail of the shoes. .

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Design Wanted

MAY 27, 2022

Opening the door to a completely new paradigm and way of manufacturing that reshapes the future – innovative Swedish design company Reform Design Lab creates groundbreaking […]. The post Paving a new way for circular furniture production: interview with Sweden-based Reform Design Lab appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MAY 22, 2022

Congratulations! So, you’ve managed to launch a successful e-commerce business. Now what? At EIZ, we know a thing or two about e-commerce. And that doesn’t just come from designing and developing technology solutions for the industry. It also comes from the close relationships we’ve built with thousands of customers – successful and growing e-commerce businesses like you – and dozens of solutions partners, over many years.

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Retail Focus

MAY 23, 2022

Fit out work has already started and New Look says the new, brighter and modern store allows the best shopper experience possible for the people of Barnsley. The announcement comes hot on the heels of a string of leasing announcements, which brings major brands including Fridays, Flannels, River Island, Cineworld, Nandos and The Botanist, to the town. .

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Design Week

MAY 27, 2022

The elusive four-day work week seems to be finally gaining momentum. Next month, 3,000 workers across Britain will trial a condensed working week. The six-month trial, organised by a UK think tank and researchers at Cambridge University, Oxford University and Boston College, has picked employees working across industries to explore whether a four-day week is viable.

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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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Design Wanted

MAY 24, 2022

At this year’s Salone del Mobile, Thailand will present a selection of Thai entrepreneurs offering a wide range of new products for the European market, which […]. The post Host & Home shines a spotlight on Thailand’s regional crafts appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MAY 22, 2022

Coles supermarkets will roll out plastic bags made with 20 per cent marine waste and 80 per cent recycled plastic in stores across the country. The Marine Reusable Shopping Bag is made from recovered plastics from inland and ocean-feeding waterways, mainly in Malaysia. Coles’ chief sustainability, property and export officer Thinus Keevé said the new plastic bags offer a ‘practical and convenient’ way for customers to shop while also supporting a circular economy.

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Retail Focus

MAY 26, 2022

On Thursday May 26th, 2022, Rituals Cosmetics will open its doors in Solihull’s Touchwood Shopping Centre for the very first time. Joining an array of local and global brands in this exciting shopping destination, the Touchwood Shopping Centre is the perfect location for Rituals’ expansion in Solihull. “We are so excited to be expanding the Rituals interactive experience in the UK.

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Design Week

MAY 24, 2022

DesignLSM has redesigned Manchester bar The Alchemist, centring the new décor around the search for the elixir of life and the origins of the universe. The intertwining patterns of orbital planet pathways are echoed in the interiors of the new space. The bar itself – which seeks to highlight the relationship between light and dark – features contrasting rich-coloured base metals paired with deep.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Design Wanted

MAY 22, 2022

A skillful welder brilliantly designing one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture in Germany – Roi B crafts a ‘T-Cord Chair’ from 56 tension cords and a 60mm steel […]. The post Inspired by iconic Pringles hyperbolic paraboloid – this chair is more than meets the eye appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MAY 22, 2022

Apparel retailer Alquemie Group will launch a network of National Geographic apparel stores in Australia and New Zealand. Managed by private-equity group Acta Capital, Alquemie Group last month acquired urban lifestyle apparel chain General Pants, at the time saying it was looking to add further brands to its stable which also includes Lego, Ginger & Smart, and SurfStitch.

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Retail Focus

MAY 25, 2022

Frasers Group has this week committed to open a new 8,500 sq ft Sports Direct store at Affinity Devon , the 100,000 sq ft outlet scheme in Bideford. The news underlines the confidence in the Global Mutual managed scheme from the occupier community. This letting follows the opening of Quba and Co. in a new 1,500 sq ft store last month. Over the next few months, a further 10,000 sq ft of new lettings are set to be announced.

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Retail Times

MAY 23, 2022

A lot has changed across the retail landscape in the last few years. The popularity of e-commerce soared in the last decade, and big brands and retailers embraced it as early adopters. But the pandemic came as a catalyst and made online retail a norm for businesses, regardless of their size, scale, and reach. Selling your products requires more than a great-looking website.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Design Week

MAY 25, 2022

B studio has rebranded Border Biscuits, with a new look that seeks to emphasise accessibility and the brand’s family values. The rebrand, which Border Biscuits says is the biggest move in its 38-year history, coincides with the launch of a new chocolate-covered range. The design elements will be rolled out across all products and ranges. Accessibility and clarity are key elements of the rebrand.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2022

Australia’s thriving First Nations economy was on full display at a pop-up market in Melbourne last night, featuring artwork, apparel and homewares from several Indigenous brands and businesses. Timed to coincide with National Reconciliation Week, the pop-up was hosted by WeWork in collaboration with Ngarrimili, a local nonprofit that provides business advice and support to First Nations entrepreneurs.

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Retail Focus

MAY 23, 2022

Braehead owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual Properties, has announced that H&M has opened the doors to its new new Braehead store in Glasgow. H&M has re-located from its former unit to a new ground floor space, spanning 17,000 sq ft, on a 10-year lease. Visitors to the store will enjoy a new, bespoke interior, with an emphasis on creating a warmer and more relaxed environment.

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Design Wanted

MAY 27, 2022

Brilliantly proposing a new, more integrated myco-fabrication process – ‘Back to Dirt’ is an extraordinary interdisciplinary research project by studio Aléa. “Aléa’s methodology is defined by […]. The post Exploring a fascinating bio-inclusive process with mycelium appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

MAY 26, 2022

Liberty Software grew tired of their long-time exhibit. It wasn’t driving traffic to their booth like it used to. So, after an extended break from trade shows brought on by the pandemic, they finally had the perfect opportunity to revamp their trade show marketing program. Liberty Software knew they wanted to move away from their previous booth’s traditional “hub & spoke” approach, but they were unsure what the reboot should look like.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2022

Supermarket Coles recently made the shift to offer its employees 10 days of paid gender affirmation leave. Coles had offered this leave without pay since 2020, but made the change after realising it can better support its staff members who identify as transgender. Since making the offer, the number of Coles’ workers that were comfortable identifying themselves as transgender in the workplace shortly increased from 900 to 1,100.

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Retail Focus

MAY 23, 2022

As part of JYSK’s plans to expand in the UK, the largest Danish retailer, operating globally, will be opening its first Telford store on 2nd June 2022 at Unit NQ1, Northern Quarter, Telford Shopping Centre. The new store will be managed by Stephen Ambrose and boasts 1200 sq mtrs of floor space in the latest JYSK store concept layout. JYSK will b ring affordable Scandi-chic homeware to Telford, in addition to 10 jobs being created by the Danish brand.

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Retail Works Inc

MAY 26, 2022

Hello Retailers! Are your window displays enticing and attracting shoppers? Are your interior displays effectively capturing your customer’s attention throughout their shopping journey? This blog is an introduction to Retailworks’ tried and true strategies and tips for creating meaningful displays. Whether you’re creating a window display, an end cap display, or tabletop display, consider the following elements: Theme –Start with a story.

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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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Mindful Design

MAY 24, 2022

If tiles are one of of our favorite wall treatments for the opportunity they afford in creative and elegant designs, 3D wall tiles are in a class of their own. Stepping outside of the two-dimensional world of typical wall materials, they bring in an extra dimension that is hard to match. Like all other tiles, […]. The post Adding Dimension to Your Commercial Designs with 3D Wall Tiles appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2022

Australian health and medical start-up Medcart has achieved $10 million in annual sales in less than 12 months. The website allows pharmacy, health and medical providers to display their products along with images, descriptions and prices. Customers can search the portal and place orders directly, make payments or enquire about bulk deals and have their purchase shipped directly from the providers.

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Drytac

MAY 26, 2022

Authored by Phil Webster, Head of Industrial Sales, EMEA at Drytac. Adhesives are absolutely critical to the success of applications across a range of sectors. Simply put, if you get this choice wrong, then you put the entire project in jeopardy and run the risk of undoing your hard work earlier on in the process, thus costing you valuable time, money and, potentially, repeat business.

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Design Wanted

MAY 24, 2022

Taking matters into their own hands – Copenhagen-based sports equipment company Levitate brilliantly introduces innovative running blades for amputees. No more specialists, high costs, hidden fees […]. The post Breaking barriers and giving equal access to an active lifestyle – Meet Levitate appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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