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damien hirst enlivens tiffany & co. ginza flagship by kengo kuma with ‘blossoming’ facade art

Design Boom

the renovated boutique reveals a blue backdrop at street level that starts 'blooming' and spreading upward -- morphing into an enchanting floral palette. The post damien hirst enlivens tiffany & co. ginza flagship by kengo kuma with ‘blossoming’ facade art appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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How to reduce shipping costs with right-sized packaging

Inside Retail

As consumers, it’s likely that most of us have received a package after ordering a product online that gave a telltale clunk when picked up – the sound of a product moving in a box much too big for it, with void fill material valiantly trying to fight the effects of gravity (and sometimes failing). Making a good impression on customers today means delivering a package that protects products, is easily recycled, and is right-sized, matching exterior packaging to the size of the objects being ship

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EE launches first-of-its-kind Experience store in Cardiff, inviting shoppers to discover the latest connected technology

Retail Focus

EE, is bringing the first of its brand-new Experience stores to Queen Street, Cardiff on Monday 17 th July, in a vote of confidence in the Welsh high street. Designed to empower customers with the best connectivity and technology solutions for their connected life, the new concept reinvents the role of the traditional phone shop, enabling shoppers to get up close and personal with the latest innovations and giving the South Wales community a dynamic space to work, learn and play.

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WilderBee Hot Honey lands luxury listing

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The WilderKitchen – trailblazers of Hot Honey in the UK are set to bring the sweet heat of WilderBee Hot Honey to the shelves of Harrods, London’s leading luxury department store, this July. Born from humble beginnings on a London street food truck, the cult condiment is now ready to take on the elite palates […] If you want more inform

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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curiosity sculpts a blue labyrinth of onyx slabs within m-i-d’s concept store in kobe

Design Boom

vertical slabs of different heights spread throughout the concept store, creating a playfully arbitrary layout. The post curiosity sculpts a blue labyrinth of onyx slabs within m-i-d’s concept store in kobe appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Shopify to launch AI assistant for merchants

Inside Retail

Canadian e-commerce firm Shopify said on Wednesday it would soon launch an artificial intelligence assistant for merchants on its platform, the latest technology company to roll out such a feature. The assistant called “Sidekick” would be embedded as a button on Shopify and answer merchant queries, including details about sales trends, CEO Tobi Lutke illustrated in a video posted on Twitter.

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Building an AgeTech City: Services, Community, and Technology

Design Wanted

Design for aging has become a trend across almost every industry including people’s daily lives, public and private sector services, governmental policies, business strategies, economics, and […] The post Building an AgeTech City: Services, Community, and Technology appeared first on DesignWanted.

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bottega veneta’s sloane street store in london pairs terrazzo floors & thick wooden volumes

Design Boom

echoing a venetian-inspired material palette and technique, this is the first store in the UK to embody the vision of BV's creative director matthieu blazy. The post bottega veneta’s sloane street store in london pairs terrazzo floors & thick wooden volumes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Lotte Duty Free opens at Melbourne Airport

Inside Retail

Melbourne Airport and Lotte have launched the new Lotte Duty Free store, as part of the airport’s plans to significantly expand its duty-free footprint. The plans include a renovation to the arrivals store set to be complete at the end of 2024, while the departures store will be updated by the end of 2026. “Melbourne is widely regarded as Australia’s fashion capital and the Lotte brand will enhance that reputation with luxury items and travel exclusives that can only be found in duty-free,” said

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Green is the new black as sustainable clothing retailer eyes expansion

Retail Focus

Meander Apparel – a sustainable outdoor clothing and lifestyle brand with its flagship stores in Stockbridge, Edinburgh and Seven Dials, London – has secured funding from the British Business Bank as it gears up for the launch of its crowdfunding campaign later this month. Co-founders Jill and Steve Henry received a £25,000 loan from the British Business Bank and Virgin StartUp to support the business’ growth ahead of its first public funding round, which is expected to launch on 13 th July.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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COSMO-INNERCO Store by Lam Lighting Design

Retail Design Blog

BACKGROUND – COSMO is a shopping mall renovation project, which is different from the traditional high-end commercial complex and does.

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klein dytham’s fender flagship offers a stress-free guitar-shopping experience in tokyo

Design Boom

fender's inaugural flagship store in harajuku opens its doors. The post klein dytham’s fender flagship offers a stress-free guitar-shopping experience in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Reebok Pacific GM talks new Chadstone store and growth plans down under

Inside Retail

Following its acquisition by Brand Collective earlier this year, Reebok Pacific has been taking big strides in Australia. The brand has a range of partnerships in the works, and recently opened its first domestic flagship – a 167sqm store at Chadstone Shopping Centre, showcasing new trends and styles, and introducing new customers to the vintage brand.

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RetailNext and KPMG to co-chair Retail Think Tank’s quarterly Retail Health Index

Retail Focus

RetailNext , the analytics solution for bricks-and-mortar retailers, today announced that it will partner with the Retail Think Tank to produce its quarterly Retail Health Index , alongside existing co-chair and global consultant, KPMG. First established in 2006 by KPMG and market research leader, Ipsos, the Retail Health Index is the industry’s only comprehensive, sector-level benchmark of retail performance.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Diasen and the cork revolution: transforming home experiences with sustainable comfort

Design Wanted

At the fourth edition of Venice Innovation Design, hosted at the picturesque San Servolo location in Venice, we had the pleasure of discovering Diasen, a pioneering […] The post Diasen and the cork revolution: transforming home experiences with sustainable comfort appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Klein Dytham Architecture gives Fender's first flagship store a welcoming feel

Dezeen

Klein Dytham Architecture has aimed to counter rock music snobbery with its design for guitar brand Fender's Tokyo flagship store , which is meant to feel welcoming to people who might feel judged in other guitar stores. The Fender store sits across the bottom four floors of the glass-walled Ice Cubes building, a 12,000-square-metre space in the neighbourhood of Harajuku that was formerly home to an H&M store.

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How Up There struck gold in Australia’s streetwear scene

Inside Retail

In the ever-evolving men’s fashion space, independent retail brand Up There has carved out a niche in Melbourne, Australia, as the only spot for exclusive streetwear, shoes and fashion accessories that can’t be found domestically. The company, which also includes Up There Athletics, was co-founded by Jason Paparoulas, Brendan Mitchell and James Barrett in 2010, and recently relocated from a smaller space in a hidden alleyway in Melbourne’s CBD, to a striking, 345sqm flagship store on Flinders La

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SEVERITY Cyprus

Retail Design Blog

Innovative and elegant workspace for top managers ZIKZAK Architects have designed a new office in Cyprus for an international IT.

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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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How to Give B2B Trade Show Attendees What They Truly Want 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Trade shows are the workhorses of a marketing campaign in that they are both utilitarian and eye-catching, effective, reliable, and entertaining. That’s why, according to the new 2020 Future Trends in Meetings & Events Report , the events industry is growing eight percent annually. That’s true for attendance, as well. A recent report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) found that the vast majority of business-to-business (B2B) exhibition attendees plan to maintain or incr

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Spazio Pesca – your new milanese creative hub with a collaborative soul

Design Wanted

With summer 2023 marking its third birthday – creative reality Studio Pesca by Benedetta Gambino opens its new space Spazio Pesca nestled in the heart of […] The post Spazio Pesca – your new milanese creative hub with a collaborative soul appeared first on DesignWanted.

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ARA creates pathway for disabled jobseekers into retail

Inside Retail

To help disabled jobseekers land roles within the retail industry, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has launched a new program in Queensland. Dubbed ‘Retail Ready and Able’ the program aims to “empower and upskill” candidates who face employment barriers because of physical, mental or emotional challenges. The program also addresses various stigmas and shifting mindsets when it comes to employing people with varying disabilities.

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HARMAY Guangzhou by NIHILII STUDIO

Retail Design Blog

Situated in Guangzhou, a historic port city in southern China, our completed interior design project draws inspiration from the city’s.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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New Chair Designs to Elevate Today’s Restaurant Interiors

Mindful Design

If you want to offer your customers an excellent dining experience, carefully consider your chair options. Chairs are essential for your customers’ comfort: Even the best food cannot compensate for an uncomfortable seating situation. In addition, the mere number of chairs you need in your restaurant makes them have a profound impact on the style, […] The post New Chair Designs to Elevate Today’s Restaurant Interiors appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Diverse Voices & Powerful Narratives in the Workplace

All Work

To make inclusive programs successful, it’s important to align with an organization’s authentic culture and brand values. The ultimate goal is to create inclusive behaviors and experiences, not just places. Here are three ways to tell a more inclusive story in the workplace. This article was originally written by Beth Novitsky of Gensler for Work Design Magazine.

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Diversity down undies: How Bonds is embracing inclusion to stay fresh

Inside Retail

Here in Australia, being around for more than 100 years makes a brand old. It makes it a heritage brand. It’s a tricky course being a heritage brand, especially a mass-market fashion one. It’s not easy to stay relevant, on or ahead of trends. To reflect modern values and appeal to the next generation without losing current customers, all while maintaining clear sense of who you are.

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TEA WELL Store by Ruhaus Studio

Retail Design Blog

TEA WELL is dedicated to creating innovative space experiences based on pure tea and a unique Oriental aesthetic lifestyle. Whether.

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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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PDI Technologies: understanding the network of convenience

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Dawn Desai, SVP & GM of International Solutions at PDI What does the word “convenience” mean to you? For individuals, professionals, and cultures around the world, convenience can mean different things.

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Kibu headphones for children that can be built, repaired and recycled fuss-free

Design Wanted

With the Right to Repair movement and booming circular economy, industrial design and innovation consultancy London-based Morrama collaborates with circular manufacturing company Batch.Works to launch Kibu […] The post Kibu headphones for children that can be built, repaired and recycled fuss-free appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail New Zealand names Carolyn Young as its new CEO

Inside Retail

Carolyn Young has been appointed Retail New Zealand’s new CEO, succeeding Greg Harford who will step down on July 21. Young was most recently the CEO of Special Olympics New Zealand and Netball Central Zone. She has a background in marketing, finance and accounting which gained from her previous roles. Outgoing chief Greg Harford will take up a new role as CEO at the Canberra Business Chamber.

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adidas flagship store by Various Associates

Retail Design Blog

Given a robust economy that has largely expanded for many years, South Korea‘s retail scene has seen some pretty interesting.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever