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12 Stockroom Organization Ideas and Guidelines to Implement in Your Retail Store

Retail Times

It may not be the sexiest part of your store, and it doesn’t get a lot of customer eyeballs, but your stockroom is still a critical part of your physical location. In many ways, your stockroom acts as the headquarters of the store’s operations. It’s where your management office will be located, where you’ll receive shipments, where your staff will first discover the exciting new inventory, and where your extra stock will live.

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Renault unveils new geometric logo in “timeless” rebrand

Design Week

Renault has revealed a new logo, a geometric version of its diamond-shaped design which has been in use since the 1920s. While the brand’s diamond logo has existed since 1925, the previous iteration had not changed significantly since 1992. The new flat logo comprises two intertwining diamond shapes which can be animated for digital media. It appears without a wordmark and can also be lit-up on vehicle grilles.

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5 Organic SEO Strategies That Will Increase Your Online Traffic and Sales

Snap Retail

Many online shoppers use Google to search for products they are interested in buying. As a result, if your online shop is not appearing on the first or second page of the search results, you are in trouble. It is imperative that online shop owners recognize the importance of visibility as this is a highly effective way of generating new customers and in turn boosting revenue.

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A Minimalist and Futuristic Sales Office from Shanghai

Home World Design

UMA Design presents the metaphor of the future of mankind in reality, and creates the possibility for future life with the language of design. Continue reading.

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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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How HP Latex ink works

Drytac

The media that Drytac manufactures is part of a larger solution; before any graphics application can be delivered, it needs to be printed and finished. Understanding how materials work with specific print and ink technologies is a key foundation of the company’s product development. Drytac maintains a close relationship with hardware and ink manufacturers to ensure its products achieve the best results and – as part of this close collaboration – Drytac launched a series of ink

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Why soft skills help you thrive as a designer

Design Week

Traditional design education may help you generate ideas, refine your craft and populate your portfolio – but if all of that happens in a vacuum, it simply can’t prepare you for the realities of the design industry. A crucial part of that are the ‘soft’ skills that many courses don’t have the capacity – or the inclination – to teach in a formalised way.

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How Cool is Sustainability in Fashion

Fashion Retail

FASHION SUSTAINABILITY IS THE NEW COOL Last week, during a talk with investors, suppliers and retailers, I was asked if Fast Fashion can really be sustainable. We could include other business segments like luxury in this question. Fashion sustainability is the New Cool and is going mainstream, but some brands are still destroying products as a … More How Cool is Sustainability in Fashion.

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4 Effective Tips to Make Your Next Retail Installation Project a Success

Instore Design

In-store shopping remains the preferred retail experience for 82% of millennial shoppers. Consumers are itching to return to their favorite retailers. Installation of new signage or an updated product display can serve as an invitation to welcome loyal customers back into your retail facility.

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Ocado ditches green for grape in rebrand by JKR

Design Week

Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) has rebranded online grocery retailer Ocado, in a bid to “avoid confusion” with other supermarkets. Founded in 2000, Ocado has partnered with other supermarket brands in the UK to expand its offer throughout its 21-year history. Previously, this was with Waitrose and now the supermarket works with M&S. However, in partnering with these companies, the public perception of the brand had become confused, according to JKR.

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3 Ways Independent Retailers Can Compete Using Amazon

RetailMinded

The latest data from Statista suggests that Amazon may account for 50% of the entire e-commerce retail market this year. It’s no surprise, given that a massive chunk of its customer base consists of Prime account holders. They enjoy benefits such as free same-day, one-day, or two-day deliveries, as well as better deals, motivating them to spend more.

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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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5 Inventory Costing Methods to Consider When Valuing Your Stock

Retail Times

How much have you spent on your current inventory? How much did you spend on inventory that you’ve already sold? These are some of the most critical things retailers should be asking, and believe it or not, there is no one “right” answer to these questions, because of the various inventory costing methods out there. In this post, we’ll explore the different ways for valuing retail stock.

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Pharmaceutical stand design

Parker Design

With limited space to play with, both in terms of plot size and access to it, we based this pharmaceutical stand design around layout and structure, and created a space that felt light and airy with a journey that delegates could easily follow. Background. SPIN (Skin Inflammation & Psoriasis International Network) was launched back in 2004 as PIN (Psoriasis International Network) by the Fondation René Touraine, a non-governmental, non-profit organisation that fosters international collaborat

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What are NFTs and Should Designers be Thinking About Crypto Art?

Design Week

“I’m going to Disney World,” said Mike Winkelmann earlier this month, after bidding closed on his digital collage work auctioned at Christie’s New York. Sold for $69 million (£49.5

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The Five Best Financing Options for Retail Businesses

RetailMinded

There are a variety of financing options available to you as a retail business. These loans can be used for general expenses, real estate purchases, or just to cover a gap in your cash flow. Only you know your specific needs, but this article will help familiarize you with the top five financing options for your retail business. SBA Loans. SBA loans are loans backed by the Federal Government.

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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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5 Principles to Live and Work By

Retailing Insight

1. SPIRIT. I am filled with the spirit of life. With every breath we take, we invite the life force into our being. We recognize the interconnected relationship between us and the world around us. The living spirit pervades everything. As the individualized expression of this spirit and through our uniqueness, we carry a great responsibility to live in a way that reflects the majesty of the life force.

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End of March Deals!

Dimensional Impact

Until the end of March, pick your promotion! Get either 10% OFF ALL PRODUCTS or FREE SHIPPING when you buy 20+ 3D Slatwall or Decorative Panels (8ft). You’ll save hundreds or even THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS on any order you place! This is a limited time promotion, so order now! If you’d like to buy direct, you can find these same savings on our storefront page, SuperiorShiplapandSlatwall.com.

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Design Week Awards 2021 entry deadline extended

Design Week

With many of you still finalising your submissions we’re happy to announce that you can have an extra three weeks to enter the Design Week Awards 2021. This year we will be bringing winning work to its biggest ever audience. With so much uncertainty around live, real world events this coming year, we have taken an early decision to again celebrate award winning work across Design Week and its online channels, rather than through a live event.

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Six Of The Most Important Features Of CRM Software

RetailMinded

Managing customers can be a challenging and complex task. Updating customer details, responding to inquiries on time, correctly diagnosing issues and ensuring consistently high satisfaction can quickly get overwhelming. Customer relationship management (CRM) software helps reduce this burden by taking over customer-related processes that would otherwise have to be done manually.

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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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Best-in-class shopper marketing: Time for brands and retailers to step up

Mike Anthony

Take a look at the displays above. What do they all have in common? Yes, well spotted – they are all significant spirit brands. But that’s not it. And no, they are not all owned by the same company. So what is the connection? They are all a missed opportunity to effectively communicate with shoppers, drive shopper engagement, inspire shoppers , and create longer-term value for the retailer and the manufacturer.

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When and How to Update Your Business Brand

Mindful Design

Today more than ever, keeping up with the times in the restaurant and retail business is a job in itself. Tastes change from one year to another, generational divides make it harder to appeal to a vague audience, and neighboring businesses are always up to something new that keeps you on your toes. In this […]. The post When and How to Update Your Business Brand appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Exploring the history of the BFI Flare LGBTIQ+ film festival through posters

Design Week

The BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival will return for its 35 th edition this week. Taking place between 17-28 March, this year’s event will include 26 feature film screenings as well as a programme of shorts selected in partnership with The British Council. Beginning in 1986 as Gay’s Own Pictures, by its third instalment the event was renamed the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.

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How Greenhouse Juice Made Agile Shifts to Meet New Demands During COVID-19

RepslyBlog

The COVID-19 pandemic brought an unprecedented amount of challenges and obstacles throughout the 2020 calendar, forcing many companies to re-examine how they work and operate from the top-down. For many CPG brands and their field teams this, unfortunately, meant reducing headcount, following strict protocols and guidelines, and embracing uncertainty in a time of tumultuous change.

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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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Best-in-class shopper marketing: Time for brands and retailers to step up

Mike Anthony

Take a look at the displays above. What do they all have in common? Yes, well spotted – they are all significant spirit brands. But that’s not it. And no, they are not all owned by the same company. So what is the connection? They are all a missed opportunity to effectively communicate with shoppers, drive shopper engagement, inspire shoppers , and create longer-term value for the retailer and the manufacturer.

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Visual Merchandising for Convenience Stores: 5 Great Tips to Try

Compliantia

When it comes to running a convenience store, crafting an appealing visual merchandising strategy should be high up on your to-do list. In-store visuals and presentation serve many important functions, including guiding shoppers to the right places and driving sales. . That’s why it’s essential to continuously improve your visual merchandising practices.

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Loyal Kaspar rebuilds Paramount peak for streaming platform identity

Design Week

New York-based design studio Loyal Kaspar is behind the branding for Paramount+, a new streaming platform from ViacomCBS. Designed to compete with the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+ will offer subscribers access to more than 30,000 on-demand TV shows from places like MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. It will also offer live sports coverage and 24-hour news. “Rich heritage” alongside a “digital entertainment ecosystem” Loyal Kaspar chie

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Your Home: Powered By Manufacturing

Global Shop

Your home is an amazing space. You’ve made it uniquely ‘you’ with so many manufactured products that make your home functional and beautiful. But did you ever look around and think – who actually makes all this stuff? Important industries such as furniture, electronics, concrete casting, plastics, packaging and more manufacture home products like your kitchen table, appliances, television, living room couch and chairs, office desk, desk chairs, and even the materials that

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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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6 Ways Small Business Owners Can Retire Early

Snap Retail

When you are planning to retire early you need to aim at having at least 25 to 30 times the money you spend annually including savings and investments. However, this number can be lowered or raised depending on the lifestyle you have in mind. For achieving the target you will have to live below the means, raise the income, and maximize the retirement account.

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Bish Creative – Drinkworks Case Study

Bish

? Your personal in-home bartender | Drinkworks! The merchandiser includes a digital screen with looped video and audio to show the consumer how the machine functions, the assortment of cocktails, and draws the consumer in to interact with the replica machine sitting on the counter. The concept of a well-crafted, tasteful alcoholic cocktail made from … The post Bish Creative – Drinkworks Case Study appeared first on Bish Creative.

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Interior inspiration: Design Week’s picks

Design Week

Institute for Creativity and Technology, by Brinkworth. Ahead of its opening later this year, interior design consultancy Brinkworth has released renders of what the Institute for Creativity and Technology will look like. Housed in the incoming Design District, the space will be operated by Ravensbourne University London. The interiors have been crafted by the studio using an “honest and sustainable material palette” It features birch ply, powder-coated steel and linoleum, and the fu

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Visual Merchandising for Convenience Stores: 5 Great Tips to Try

Compliantia

When it comes to running a convenience store, crafting an appealing visual merchandising strategy should be high up on your to-do list. In-store visuals and presentation serve many important functions, including guiding shoppers to the right places and driving sales. . That’s why it’s essential to continuously improve your visual merchandising practices.

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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