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Contributed by Zach Thomann, EVP and GM of PFS. Despite spikes of COVID-19 cases in certain parts of the country, some brick-and-mortar retailers are gearing up for limited reopenings. Malls and grocery stores will likely be less crowded than before with new safety protocols in place. Although some shoppers will be looking forward to returning to their favorite brick-and-mortar retailers, others may now be inclined to still shop from the comfort (and safety) of their couch.
Nissan has revealed its first new logo in 20 years, which looks to connect the brand’s “rich heritage” with a digital future. The Japanese car company revealed the logo, along with a new model of electric car, at a “digital world premiere” In a statement on its US website , the company detailed the design process and outlined the uses for the updated brand identity.
Precast stone blocks coloured with red sandstone from Glamis Castle in Scotland form the walls of this refuge-style Aesop store that architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike has created in a west London shopping centre. The studio designed the small store for skincare brand Aesop to be a retreat from the bustling aisles of Westfield shopping centre in Sheperd's Bush.
Boutique firm Brand Creative delivered the retail project Ixora recently. Ixora is a certified organic skincare brand and is brainchild of Dr Nader Sheasha, a pharmacist specialising in herbal medicine. The firm was appointed to develop the brand strategy, brand identity, packaging, staff uniforms, social media strategy, photographic art direction and interiors.
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.
DENVER, CO — July 16, 2020 — ACTION IN RETAIL is pleased to welcome Co-Hosts IBM, Lightspeed and Zoovu to their debut, virtual experience that will provide inclusive, diverse and accessible business solutions and content to help retailers of all sizes navigate and thrive as the sector builds back better. Additionally, ACTION IN RETAIL Is excited to reveal it’s speakers and educational line-up, all aimed to help boost retailer success as they navigate retail during these challenging and unp
Diageo, the makers of alcoholic drinks like Johnnie Walker whisky, Guinness and Smirnoff, has unveiled what it says is the “world’s first” 100% plastic-free, paper-based spirits bottle. The technology is the product of a newly established partnership between Diaego and venture management company Pilot Lite, named Pulpex Limited. The “world-leading sustainable packaging technology company” will roll out the paper-based bottles from early next year, starting with Diag
A pale geometric relief wall offsets brass and green- marble decor details in this Madrid boutique designed by creative duo Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana. Madrid's Forte Forte store occupies a corner plot in Salamanca – a glamorous district of the city known for its boulevards lined with luxury fashion boutiques and upscale restaurants. It was designed by the brand's co-founder, Giada Forte and her partner, art director Robert Vattilana.
A pale geometric relief wall offsets brass and green- marble decor details in this Madrid boutique designed by creative duo Giada Forte and Robert Vattilana. Madrid's Forte Forte store occupies a corner plot in Salamanca – a glamorous district of the city known for its boulevards lined with luxury fashion boutiques and upscale restaurants. It was designed by the brand's co-founder, Giada Forte and her partner, art director Robert Vattilana.
For CPG companies selling at retail, retail audits are an important part of maintaining a strong shelf presence. This checklist covers 37 different metrics that you're reps should be measuring every time they conduct an audit to ensure you have the most accurate and valuable data available.
In the post-pandemic era, curbside pickup has become a focal point for the retail industry, a new must-have offering a way to keep stores operating, protect employee and customer health while serving customers, and establish their reputation as a company that steps up in time of crisis. But at what cost? Many retailers without a pre-existing BOPIS or curbside services reacted fast by cobbling something together quick and throwing labor at the problem.
From avoiding touching door handles, to sanitising shared workstations and turning off taps with elbows, caution around surfaces has been drilled into us since the very start of the coronavirus pandemic. And for good reason too – studies on coronaviruses, like Sars-CoV-2 (the virus causing the COVID-19 crisis), Sars and Mers, have found viruses can last as long as nine days on certain surfaces that haven’t been properly disinfected.
The Digital Evolution Pre- Lab kicked-off on the 22 nd of June with Sol Amour of Autodesk leading an inspiring discussion on bridging the present and the future, and how hackathons have brought about real, tangible change to the AEC industry. So far, p articipants also enjoyed two virtual workshops with Nate Miller of Proving Ground and Daniel Gijsbers of Autodesk —an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skillsets surrounding a multitude of computational design topics.
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
When it comes to choosing wood for your next commercial construction project, sustainability should be at the forefront of your discussion. Choosing a sustainable wood, however, can be pretty tricky if you aren’t sure how to differentiate between sustainable and non-sustainable products. You also need to understand the difference between sustainable and reclaimed.
London Design Festival has revealed the first stages of 2020 line-up, which includes landmark projects and new design districts as well as a virtual showcase. It is the 18th edition of the festival which seeks to celebrate the capital’s culture of design with a series of public installations and events. There had been concern that LDF, like many other design events, would be cancelled because of the pandemic.
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Currys PC World has been given a brand refresh from FutureBrand, which seeks to streamline the technology store’s assets and modernise its identity. The overhaul, which has been in the works for 18 months, includes a new cross-platform circle-based identity, colour palette and bespoke typeface. FutureBrand account director Katie Revell says: “Currys PC World had accumulated a number of different legacy assets which had led to an inconsistent use of colours and visual language across
The Design Museum was supposed to welcome Kraftwerk and The Chemical Brothers on 1 April. The outbreak of coronavirus put an end to that but not before Electronic: From Kraftwerk to The Chemical Brothers was set up. The London museum’s latest temporary exhibition is a transfer from the Musée de la Musique-Philarmonie de Paris, originally curated by Jean-Yves LeLoup.
DixonBaxi has designed the new brand identity for Regent’s Place, a neighbourhood currently being regenerated in central London which will include offices, shops, restaurants and homes. The new look, which will be used across communications and physically within the area, is focused on the idea of “responsible urbanism” and looks to position Regent’s Place as a place where “people and planet thrive” The centrepiece of the project is a graphic “R” l
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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.
NB Studio and Michael Wolff have created the branding for CBD company Lady A, which seeks to distinguish itself as a luxury name in the sector with a focus on women. The identity includes a wordmark, brand strategy, packaging and a range of visual assets such as marbling effect imagery. Lady A was created by Alexandra Dunhill, the great-granddaughter of English tobacconist Alfred Dunhill.
The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) has been rebranded by Johnson Banks in an attempt to move the conservatoire on from a “generic” identity and convey its future ambitions. The London-based studio’s work includes a new logo, photography and video style, and updated tone of voice and strategy. Studio co-founder Michael Johnson tells Design Week that the project took 18 months, with initial talks taking place in the autumn of 2018.
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A new typeface has been launched in support of the Black Lives Matter movement which allows users to create their own messages using letterforms found on protest signs worldwide. Designed and developed by digital innovation studio Vitamin London, Topic Type BLM aims to bring the “emotion and energy” of physical protesting into a digital space.
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