Mindful Design

AUGUST 17, 2022

Since you have to consider lighting when designing or updating your restaurant, why not use the opportunity to make a statement and make your light fixtures work harder for you? Instead of simply picking your light pieces based on their shape, color or your personal preferences, think outside the box and bring in fixtures that […]. The post How to Make the Most of Lighting in Restaurant Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2022

Trans-Tasman electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi has reported record earnings backed by strong online growth in its full-year results. The business says total sales grew 3.5 per cent to $9.23 billion while tax-paid profit rose 7.7 per cent to $544.9 million. E-commerce revenue grew 52.8 per cent to $1.63 billion, accounting for 17.6 per cent of all sales.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 17, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg has tongues wagging with big claims about his “Metaverse”, and while he’s since shed very little light so far on what this will entail, or how far it’s progressed, we know the aim is to create a ‘phygital’ world where people can work, play and hangout, accessed by virtual and augmented reality tools. . For the physical retail world, the thought of all this taking place within the Metaverse could seem like a real threat.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 18, 2022

With a mission of inspiring and developing the builders of tomorrow through the power of play, LEGO reveals the new ‘LEGO Atari 2600’ set – a […]. The post LEGO brings back the retro console and 80’s video games appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Week

AUGUST 18, 2022

The number of students studying design and technology subjects is on the rise for the first time since 2010, according to data released today by Ofqual. There were some 9,620 students registered for the design and technology A-Level in 2022 compared to 8,345 in 2021, which is a 15.3% increase. Design is split into two pathways at A-Level: art and design, and design and technology.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2022

Ikea Australia has launched a two-week festival inspiring people to explore their creativity and inventiveness at home. The global festival runs from August 26 to September 10 and takes place both online and in-store. Ikea stores across the country will host free live workshops, events and activities including ‘Interior Design Speed Dating’, indoor plant workshops, plant-based cooking demos, expert talks, food tastings and store treasure hunts.

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All Work

AUGUST 18, 2022

Generation Z, the youngest working generation, is expected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. They are hyper-connected, digital natives, with access to a wealth of online knowledge on diverse working styles, office layouts, and workplace amenities. To attract Gen Z workers, Salma Siddiqi of AURA explores how and why companies must evolve to meet the needs of the growing workforce.

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Design Week

AUGUST 19, 2022

Superunion has created “a suite of tools” for clients, allowing them to create new digital assets and experiences through generative, motion, and metaverse design. The tools combine base technology, like JavaScript and WebGL, with customised algorithms which are tailored to individual clients and their needs. Superunion Asia’s digital director Jessica Tan says that the idea is to give the clients.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

Coles is set to open its first Coles Local supermarket store in Perth, Western Australia, in November. The new store will be located in South Perth’s Angelo Street and will sell products from 45 suppliers unique to Coles Local, including bread and pastries from Mary Street Bakery, artisan deli goods from The Farm Margaret River, pantry items from Dirty Clean Food and convenience meals from Hail the Kale.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

AUGUST 16, 2022

The FTC, through the Department of Justice, has entered a settlement with two companies and the joint corporate President for falsely claiming that the LED lighting products and personal protective equipment (PPE) they sold were “Assembled in the USA,” “Buy American Act Compliant,” “Manufactured in the USA” and “100% Made in the USA,” despite having been imported from China.

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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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RetailMinded

AUGUST 18, 2022

A 2021 report revealed that the world’s five largest tech companies – Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft, only have a workforce of about 34% women. This statistic may come as a surprise, a disappointment, or even a hopeful promise depending on your perspective of tech, women leaders, and employment in general. But what can’t be perceived as one way or the other is that women in tech have come a long way over the last few decades.

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Design Week

AUGUST 16, 2022

Misty Buckley’s designs for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games aimed to “touch on all the difficult and messy parts” of the city’s history, as well as the positives. Taking on the role of production designer in both shows, Buckley oversaw the design of all the staging, sets and prop elements.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

As inflation and rising interest rates start to bite and reduce consumers’ spending capacity and confidence, Australian e-commerce sales declined sharply in July. . According to new figures from global e-commerce and marketplace accelerator Pattern , online retail sales in July across Australia declined by 34 per cent compared to the same period last year.

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Retail Bound

AUGUST 16, 2022

Trade shows may seem like an outdated experience, but they still are essential for building your brand and business especially if you are a product startup. These industry-specific events provide valuable face time for companies around the world, and offer the chance to connect with high-profile press contacts, potential partners, and other businesses.

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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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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

AUGUST 16, 2022

Many business owners see great value in exhibiting—and it’s up to marketers to know the best strategies for lead generation at trade shows. But the problem is handling all the logistics can distract them from their goal of getting quality leads. Overcoming the hurdles of the exhibit process, from planning an itinerary to making sure your booth arrives on time, is a big challenge.

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Design Week

AUGUST 17, 2022

User research is an essential part of the design process. It is crucial to understand who we are designing for, what their needs are and to try to put ourselves in their shoes to achieve the best results. As the lead design researcher at Big Motive, I take immense pride in having the opportunity to meet with individuals from all backgrounds, hear their stories and understand their experiences.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2022

Super Retail Group has reported a “record” year of sales in its full-year results marked by a strong second-half performance – but its bottom line did not fare as well. For the year to July 2, the business says sales grew 2.8 per cent to $3.55 billion although tax-paid net profit fell 20 per cent to $244.1 million. Online sales grew 44 per cent to $601 million with click-and-collect accounting for 55 per cent of online sales — surging 73 per cent to $332 million.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 13, 2022

Identifying and solving everyday functional problems, Korea-based industrial designer Hyun Yeol Shin brilliantly creates ‘Tilt Wash’ – a conceptual washing machine innovatively featuring a tilting mechanism […]. The post Doing your laundry has never been easier until Tilt Wash appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Theatro

AUGUST 15, 2022

Link to the Forbes Article. The post How Retailers Can Improve Their Front-Line Teams’ Satisfaction appeared first on Theatro.

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Design Week

AUGUST 15, 2022

Wagamama has launched new packaging, which seeks to reduce the company’s use of virgin plastic by 330 tonnes each year. Moramma was approached by Wagamama in 2021 and tasked with redesigning the whole takeaway packaging range. The studio drew inspiration from “circular design strategies” and used knowledge from material, recycling and packaging experts to find “the best possible sustainable.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2022

Queensland’s large format retail centre Homeworld Helensvale has sold for $265 million to a private investor, marking Australia’s second largest and Queensland’s largest transaction on record for such a centre. Located in the northern suburbs of the Gold Coast, Homeworld Helensvale spans 36,000sqm of lettable area and has a diverse mix of health and medical, retail, lifestyle, dining and daily needs tenants.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 16, 2022

Geometrie da Compagnia, a product design studio by Italian architect Federica Sala presents ‘Happy Hammock’ – a kinetic sculpture which is an ode to the invaluable […]. The post An object beautifully cradling the inner child appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Bay Cities

AUGUST 19, 2022

Packaging protects your products, but it’s also doing a lot of work to communicate with shoppers in the store.

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Design Week

AUGUST 17, 2022

Our Creative has crafted the visual language and a new name for Asda’s value range, Just Essentials, with the aim of making it “positive and distinctive” Previously, Asda had two value ranges – Smart Price and Farm Stores – which will now be merged under the Just Essentials brand. Our Creative co-owner and managing director Kim Van Elkan says that the new name is meant to “solidify the two.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

Australian businesses and consumers are encouraged to share their views on social media services as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) prepares the sixth interim report in its Digital Platform Services Inquiry. The commission will examine various “consumer protection issues” such as the state and degree of competition in these services, trends in mergers and acquisitions by social media platforms, the use and abuse of social media services for scams and the role of adverti

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Tusco Display

AUGUST 15, 2022

Creative Hiring Benefits Tusco Conversations continue in regards to labor shortages across the country. manufacturing is one industry that has been hit particularly hard by staffing issues, despite offering great wages and benefits across the sector. Some companies, like Tusco Display & Manufacturing, are opting to think outside the box when it comes to hiring and people continue to take notice.

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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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Retail Store Windows

AUGUST 15, 2022

This is a very smart scheme although perhaps a little dull for this time of year, don't you think? Gorgeous product of course and we don't mind a bit of Greenery and some topiary although we find ourselves wanting to look at some additional which will add interest. We have seen some superb quality schemes from this brand although while to quality is of course here the subject is sending us to sleep.

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Design Week

AUGUST 15, 2022

Customisable canned drinks company ELIQS has rebranded with a “lighter, brighter” digital-first identity, which accompanies an overhauled website with improved navigation. ELIQS is a service for customising a beer, wine or seltzer-filled can with a pattern, image, or text. The rebrand was done in house and led by the company’s creative director Katie Barger.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2022

Claire Peters, Woolworths’ MD of B2B & Everyday Needs, has resigned to take up a new role with Amazon in the US. Peters joined Woolworths as MD of supermarkets in 2017, before taking on her current role in 2020. She will leave the company at the end of this year to relocate to Seattle, Washington, to take up the role of VP worldwide at Amazon Fresh.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 17, 2022

Inspired by an environmental awareness and the challenge of crafting something new within a pre-existing form, Los Angeles-based studio Otherside Objects presented ‘The Garden’ at Milan […]. The post Exploring the significance of dreams and memory 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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