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tokujin yoshioka-designed issey miyake store in kyoto connects innovation with tradition

Design Boom

the new a-poc able issey miyake store opens today in kyoto. The post tokujin yoshioka-designed issey miyake store in kyoto connects innovation with tradition appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Woolworths Group launching vaccine hubs in closed Big W stores

Inside Retail

Woolworths Group is launching vaccination hubs in a number of closed Big W stores in an effort to speed up vaccinations for its team and their family members. Getting assistance from the Federal Government National Covid Vaccine Taskforce, and partnering with medical provider International SOS, Woolworths has launched hubs at its Wetherill Park and Canterbury-Bankstown stores, and will launch another at its Carnes Hill store later this month.

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In Rough Waters Ahead, Private Label Can Be a Lifesaver – If Prices are Right

Retail Focus

Successive waves of pandemic have created havoc for retailers, as closures, reopenings and even some reclosures have occurred. These waves have created supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures that have their own set of challenges. COVID-related economic uncertainty, further compounded by Brexit, caused already price-conscious shoppers to grow even more vigilant about comparing prices, particularly as they flocked to online channels where complete price transparency is a click away.

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Designers on British Rail’s logo update: “The worst sustainability-by-numbers thinking”

Design Week

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has revealed an update to the National Rail logo as part of the rail service’s We Mean Green campaign. RDG (the group that represents National Rail) unveiled the green-themed logo ahead of November’s COP26 summit, as part of an environmental campaign to encourage rail use. The temporary redesign – which now features five tones of green – will be seen on station posters, board trains as well as through digital channels.

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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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Carbon dioxide shortage threatens food and drink supplies

Talking Retail

The threatened national shortage of food-grade carbon dioxide (CO2) could threaten future supplies of not just fizzy drinks but various foodstuffs. The potential shortage, an indirect consequence of the rise in gas prices, has brought warnings from the British Soft Drinks Association (BDSA) and several food companies, including poultry producers. The BDSA said: “Any local.

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Value of inner city logistics hubs to soar as e-commerce grows: CBRE

Inside Retail

Sydney alone will need to increase its overall logistics footprint by at least 720,000 sqm over the next four years in order to keep up with the rising relevance of online shopping, according to a new report from property firm CBRE. The business’ Sydney Industry and Logistics Land Supply report forecasted that a lack of industrial space in the inner city, coupled with increasing e-commerce use, will drive a major change to how retailers operate logistically.

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Design Council announces Design for Planet festival to coincide with COP26

Design Week

The Design Council has announced a new strategic focus to address climate change, which will see the organisation put on a two-day festival during COP26, the United Nations’ climate change conference, which will be attended by world leaders in Glasgow in November. Design for Planet is the Design Council’s initiative to “mobilise” the UK’s 1.69 million-strong design community, according to its CEO Minnie Moll, who says designers have “the power and responsibili

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Retail Industry Awards 2021: winners revealed

Talking Retail

The winners of the 2021 Retail Industry Awards were announced last night at a face-to-face awards dinner in the City of London. Big winners on the night included Nisa, which took home the trophy for Symbol/Franchise Group of the Year. In the independent store categories, it was a great evening for Mulkerns Eurospar, Newry, County. This story continues at Retail Industry Awards 2021: winners revealed.

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Betty’s Burgers South Yarra collapses due to earthquake

Inside Retail

A magnitude 6 earthquake has hit Australia’s eastern seaboard, causing property damage in Melbourne but with no reported injuries. The Betty’s Burgers restaurant in South Yarra has partially collapsed, though the business has confirmed no one was in the store at the time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @visuals_by_campbell. It is currently unclear if other businesses have suffered damages from the earthquake, but the quake was felt as far as South Australia, New South Wales, the AC

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Laings to upsize at St David’s marking welsh debut for Patek Philippe

Retail Focus

The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s Cardiff , has announced the forthcoming expansion of Laings’ Cardiff showroom. Set to relaunch next month, the upsized 4,735 sq ft showroom will welcome esteemed brands Rolex and Patek Philippe, marking a Welsh debut for the latter. The transformation of the family-run jewellers’ existing boutique at St David’s forms an integral part of Laings’ UK-wide expansion plan, with a £3 million investment into its presence in Cardiff.

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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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Mr. P gets a haircut in “simplified” Pringles rebrand

Design Week

Pringles UK has revealed a rebrand, introducing a new version of its Mr. P mascot for the first time in 20 years. The new look has been created by design studio Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) and timed for the 30th anniversary of the crisp’s UK launch. It includes a new logo and updated packaging. Pringles’ previous logo (left) and the updated version (right) The original Mr.

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Nisa’s Expo preview now online

Talking Retail

The 2021 Nisa Retail annual exhibition, which takes place virtually on 28 and 29 September, can be previewed online from today (20 September). It is the second year that the Expo is being held virtually and the preview week is intended to allow those attending to plan their time for the two days, test the. This story continues at Nisa’s Expo preview now online.

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Gamified and global: How Wish aims to compete with Amazon

Inside Retail

San Francisco-based mobile shopping app Wish has kicked off a campaign to dramatically increase the number of merchants on its platform from countries other than China. It has hired people in Australia, Brazil and Europe to make contact with local brands, slashed its commission rate to attract new sign-ups and promised significant exposure through its internal advertising machine.

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Tommy Hilfiger upsizes at London Designer Outlet

Retail Focus

Fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger is set to significantly upsize in London Designer Outlet following the success of its pop-up store at the outlet one year after it opened its doors. Throughout the pandemic, London Designer Outlet has welcomed a number of new brands, many of which signed their deals over the past 18 months, including Radley, Lyle & Scott, NICCE and Police.

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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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Space10 and Ikea’s Everyday Experiments “take us beyond the home without leaving it”

Design Week

Ikea and Danish design lab Space 10 have unveiled the latest experiments on their collaborate platform Everyday Experiments, which aim to “take us beyond the home without leaving it” Now in its second year, the platform – which collaborates with designers around the world – has been given a new impetus thanks to global lockdowns, according to Space10 lead design producer Georgina McDonald. “Last year, home had to meet a myriad of needs and expectations,” she s

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Britvic switches major brands to recycled plastic bottles

Talking Retail

Britvic is moving several of its soft drink brands to 100% recycled plastic packaging, across single serve 500ml and/or 600ml bottles, by the end of September. The brands include Pepsi Max, 7UP Free, Tango, Lipton, Robinsons ready-to-drink bottles and Drench, with Mountain Dew also following suit in December 2022. The change will be supported with. This story continues at Britvic switches major brands to recycled plastic bottles.

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Skin deep: Why Camilla and Marc, H&M and Jurlique are embracing ageing

Inside Retail

It’s not every day that we see a centenarian front a collection for a leading global fashion brand, but that’s exactly what happened last week. H&M announced a collaboration with Iris Apfel, New York style icon, fashion designer and interior decorator who likes to dress up “for herself and herself only” and is known for her vibrant clothing, fun accessories and signature thick, oversized specs.

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Burlington Arcade Launches 007 installation to celebrate the release of No Time To Die

Retail Focus

Burlington Arcade, the historic landmark and luxury retail destination in Mayfair, is launching a 007 installation in celebration of the much anticipated release of No Time To Die. The James Bond themed installation, which was launched yesterday – Monday 20th of September – features a stunning James Bond inspired entrance at Burlington Gardens: inside special 007 arches run the full length of the arcade, with a show stopping James Bond ‘Gun Barrel photo op’ in the centre.

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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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Penguin unveils “contemporary” brand refresh for Peter Rabbit

Design Week

Penguin Random House has revealed a refresh for The World of Peter Rabbit, in a bid to “futureproof” the brand for future generations. First thought up by Beatrix Potter in 1902, the Tale of Peter Rabbit has never been out of print an remains one of the world’s best loved children’s stories. In 2022, Penguin Random House Children’s will commemorate Peter Rabbit’s 120 th birthday with a collection of celebrations.

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Amazon Career Day 2021 – more than one million people applied for a job at Amazon globally

Retail Times

Amazon has announced that over one million people applied for a job at Amazon globally as part of Career Day 2021 – with around 30,000 people applying in the UK. The virtual event attracted job seekers from around 40 European countries. In the span of 24 hours, more than 2,000 Amazon recruiters offered 30,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions globally with participants in order to provide job seekers with professional advice to start, transition, or grow their careers whether they want to work

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Five Guys opens first Australian outlet

Inside Retail

US burger sensation Five Guys opens its first Australian restaurant, for takeaway only, on 20 September in Sydney’s Penrith. Master franchisee Seagrass Hospitality is opening the long-awaited fast food brand at the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on the busy Mulgoa Road. Robby Andronikos, brand manager of Five Guys Australia, said “It’s been an incredibly fun journey to bring the Five Guys opening to this point.

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Whitworths back on TV after 40 years

Talking Retail

Snacking brand Whitworths is set to launch a new TV advert later this month. The advert looks to “highlight the breadth of the brand’s product range” and “promote healthier snacking”, supported by in-store and online promotional plans. Phil Gowland, commercial director at Whitworths, said: “We’ve increased our brand investment by seven times year on year to.

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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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The Latest Design Books to Look Out For

Design Week

Make to Know, by Lorne M. Buchman. The pandemic has unsettled creatives the world over. But as art and design teacher and ArtCenter College of Design president Lorne M. Buchman explains in his new book, uncertainty is a deeply creative state to be in. In Make to Know, Buchman uses direct interviews with artists and designers to make the point.

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3 Retail Operations Headaches You Can Avoid

Compliantia

The retail and hospitality business is hard enough, there are headaches you can do without because…you can. Sometimes, a little planning is all it takes. In this post, we’ll have a look at 3 common headaches of retail operations and how to avoid them. Let’s dive in. Knowing what has to be done and actually doing it are two different things.

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Meet the Aussie e-commerce aggregator that plans to be a unicorn next year

Inside Retail

The online marketplace boom has given rise to a new type of retail business, the e-commerce aggregator. Since 2018, when the OG aggregator, Thrasio, launched in the US, there has been a veritable explosion of similar startups, including Opontio in Dubai, Upscalio in India, Valerio in Mexico and Rainforest in Singapore. And now, the first one has arrived in Australia.

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Spicy deal for Nisa retailers

Talking Retail

Nisa is offering its retailers a special promotion ahead of National Curry Week, which runs from 4 to 10 October. The deal is designed to offer customers all they will need for a curry night for £7. Shoppers can choose two main courses from three curry options from the Co-op takeaway range; korma, tikka or. This story continues at Spicy deal for Nisa retailers.

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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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Tesco and Vanquis design leaders share tips on navigating ROI pressures

Design Week

Having to justify design work in terms of return on investment (ROI) is a perennial problem for designers. ROI conversations can be creatively constricting for a designer. Meanwhile whole design teams are often lambasted by the national press when they are perceived to have wasted time and money on a problem that didn’t need fixing. This is made more inflammatory if public money is involved.

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Burgers revealed as UK’s favourite takeaway but Brexit could spell trouble, says Foodhub

Retail Times

New data from takeaway delivery platform Foodhub has revealed that the humble burger has seen off traditional favourites, Chinese, Indian and pizza, to be named the UK’s favourite order.

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Kathmandu Group rebounds in FY22 despite lockdown, supply chain impacts

Inside Retail

After a difficult start to the year, outdoor group Kathmandu ended FY21 with relatively strong sales growth of 15.1 per cent, bringing in $891 million, largely off the back of Rip Curl’s stellar performance and growth in North American shoe brand Oboz. The group ended the year with a underlying net profit of $64 million – more than double what was achieved during FY20.

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Paper bands for bananas introduced at Morrisons

Talking Retail

Morrisons is to stop using plastic bags for bananas sold in its stores. From today paper bands will start to replace plastic, which means that 45 million single use bags will be removed from Morrisons every year. The removal of the bags follows a successful 12 week trial and the chain says that the strengthened. This story continues at Paper bands for bananas introduced at Morrisons.

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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.