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Broken glass that makes perfect shine: a versatile material from industrial waste

Design Wanted

Glass is a wonderful and ancient material, intuitively desirable also for its recyclability. However, it is not easy to find thoroughly recycled glass that is suitable […] The post Broken glass that makes perfect shine: a versatile material from industrial waste appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Asic sues PayPal over unfair contract term with businesses

Inside Retail

PayPal Australia is facing legal proceedings lodged by the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (Asic) after discovering an unfair term in the company’s contracts with small businesses. The term appears in PayPal’s User Agreement, one of several documents that form its contract with Australian business account holders. Under this term, business account holders have 60 days to notify PayPal of any errors or discrepancies in fees that it has charged them, or else accept those fees as

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Elizabeth Arden – Experiential Event Sites

Retail Focus

During summer 2023, Impact Retail were challenged to design & deliver an enviable beauty experience for Elizabeth Arden. And they certainly delivered. Leveraging some of the most vital beauty trends in modern retail, the exclusive pop-up sites within Boots stores have been wonderfully received by peers and consumers alike. Elizabeth Arden’s eponymous founder was a pioneer in the skincare industry, acting as inspiration for many brands in the beauty sector today, which makes this pop-up so

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Traditional Korean pavilions inform open-sided Aesop store in Seoul

Dezeen

Skincare brand Aesop has collaborated with designer Samuso Hyojadong to create a store in Seochon, Seoul , that features an open facade and an oversized stone plinth. Positioned in one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Seoul's Jongno-gu district, the Seochon outlet was created to "fit harmoniously within its local context", according to Aesop's design team.

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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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4 Priorities To Consider When Designing Workplaces For Gen Z

All Work

Office design is an essential piece of the puzzle to keep Gen Z and others motivated, engaged, and physically and mentally supported. The younger generation wants to see a thoughtful use of technology in the workplace. Businesses can learn from and grow with their dynamic young talent by fostering an inclusive, impact-led culture that enables flexibility and career development.

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As it turns 10, fragrance brand Lumira opens luxury flagship in Sydney

Inside Retail

Independent luxury fragrance brand Lumira has opened its first store – in Paddington, Sydney. The opening of the boutique coincides with the brand’s 10th-anniversary celebrations. The store will feature the brand’s complete range of perfumes, body care and home fragrance products along with exclusive limited-edition novelties. Image source: Supplied Founded in 2013 by Almira Armstrong, the Australian brand says it has taken a “bold and unique approach” to fragrance creation.

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BioMed Realty Offices by Hacin

Retail Design Blog

Hacin collaborated with BioMed Realty, a leading provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries, for.

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SHEIN and Klarna announce ‘In Pink We Trust’ UK Tour

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SHEIN and Klarna are excited to be hitting the road together on their immersive ‘In Pink We Trust’ tour bus this September. Stopping off at key shopping destinations across the country including London, Birmingham and Manchester, visitors will be able to experience the world of SHEIN by discovering new knitwear, denim, partywear and accessory collections

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Vegan fast-food chain Mr Charlie’s heads to Australia

Inside Retail

US vegan fast-food chain Mr Charlie’s is opening its first location in Australia – in Redfern, Sydney – during the next few weeks. Dubbed the ‘vegan McDonald’s’, Mr Charlie’s’ store will feature the fast food giant’s signature colours of red and yellow and sell its own version of a Happy Meal – the Frowny. Located on Cope Street next to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy offices, the venue will also offer other plant-based dishes including three different types of burgers, an alt-chicken b

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Diamonds Are Not A Girl’s Best Friend–An Elevated Shopping Experience Is

Retail Focus

Shopping is an experience. You can have all the sparkling jewels, intricate designs, and sophisticated styles in-store, but if people don’t want to come, they will stick to online shopping from the couch. Taking this into consideration, NELSON Worldwide designed London Jewelers’ newest jewellery boutique in Short Hills, New Jersey to be a retail destination, allowing visitors to peruse endless jewellery displays, try things on, and have fun with it – because the selection process should be just

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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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Horstonishment window installation by GamFratesi

Retail Design Blog

The glass-fronted Crystal Houses, a magnificent townhouse by lauded architecture practice MVRDV, is home to the Amsterdam flagship store of.

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Nobody’s Child announces digital product passports

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Responsible fashion brand, Nobody’s Child today announces the launch of digital product passports (DPP), empowering customers to make more conscious and informed choices, the brand has added unique QR codes to the care label of each product.

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Federal government set to make ‘wage theft’ a criminal offence

Inside Retail

Australia’s Labour government will introduce legislation to close “loopholes” in workplace law, a move opposed by employer groups fearing higher costs. Workplace Minister Tony Burke has introduced a bill making it a criminal offence to deliberately underpay workers, with a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and a maximum fine of $5.0 million.

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SHEIN & Klarna announce ‘In Pink We Trust’ UK Tour

Retail Focus

SHEIN and Klarna are excited to be hitting the road together on their immersive ‘In Pink We Trust’ tour bus this September. Stopping off at key shopping destinations across the country including London, Birmingham and Manchester, visitors will be able to experience the world of SHEIN by discovering new knitwear, denim, partywear and accessory collections in the decadent walk-in wardrobe.

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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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Design case study: IMI

Retail Design Blog

Where bright, modern, and spacious design come together to promote employee wellbeing – and, to showcase the company DNA Fresh.

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Reclaimed Wood Accent Walls: 12 Unique Design Trends

Elmwood Timber

Wood accent walls can transform a space, adding much needed color and character to a plain living room or office. There is a lot of flexibility when it comes to decor and accent walls, a rustic space and a modern space can both benefit from a beautiful reclaimed wood wall. The wide range of wood plank paneling products available allows for an accent wall to be unique to the vision you have for your interior design.

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The Berry Tea Shop launches equity crowdfunding to scale business

Inside Retail

Craft tea retailer The Berry Tea Shop has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal as it seeks to scale the business and expand its product portfolio. The money raised will be used primarily to secure a new warehouse, venture into wholesale, scale marketing efforts, and introduce new products – including developing a ready-to-drink range.

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The Grand Opening: Making a Splash with Your Retail Store Launch

Retail Focus

Starting a new retail store is more than just setting out products for sale. It’s about creating an engaging and memorable experience right from the grand opening. With careful planning, precise timing, spellbinding storefront decor, and tailored advertising, your initial launch could pave the way for your immense success in the retail industry.

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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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Hoormem Muscle Research Aesthetics Center by CUN PANDA NANA

Retail Design Blog

Hoormem Muscle Research Aesthetics Center, located in Zhangzhou, Fujian, with the aim of creating a soft and healing place in.

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The Bindy Workflow

Compliantia

Implementing Bindy is neither time-consuming nor difficult. It is perhaps one of the easiest steps a retail or hospitality brand can take to boost the execution of programs and brand standards , customer satisfaction and sales. Bindy implements an end-to-end, closed-loop site execution workflow. It lets you communicate, execute, verify and remedy on time, in full, at every site.

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“Mobilising dormant goods”: Circonomy on revitalising the secondhand market

Inside Retail

With affordability and sustainability remaining top of mind for Australian consumers, an increasing number of individuals are turning to and relying on second-hand products. According to Statista , the second-hand market’s value in Australia exceeded $60 billion in 2022, with 85 percent of Australian households having unused or unwanted items.

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Accessibility in Commercial Interior Design – How to Make Your Space More Inclusive

Mindful Design

In today’s world, accessibility is a fundamental aspect of design. It goes beyond aesthetics and functionality, extending to the very core of inclusivity and equal opportunity. This is especially true in commercial interior design, where businesses have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that their spaces are accessible to all. For instance, the California […] The post Accessibility in Commercial Interior Design – How to Make Your Space More Inclusive appeared first on Mind

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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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Marianitos by Meteorito Estudio

Retail Design Blog

Branding and Packaging for Marianitos Brand and packaging redesign for “Marianitos” rolls, a revitalization of the flagship product of the.

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Celebrating Excellence: Justin Nickles Named One of Commercial Integrators’ 40 Influencers Under Forty in 2023

Promotion Tech

At PTG, we take immense pride in our team members’ achievements, and today, we are thrilled to celebrate, Justin Nickles, Vice President of Finance. Justin’s exceptional leadership and contributions have earned him a well-deserved place on Commercial Integrators’ prestigious list of 40 Influencers Under Forty in 2023. Justin Nickles’ journey at PTG began in 2011 when he joined our company’s purchasing department.

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Fenton & Fenton rescued by Berkowitz Furniture

Inside Retail

Family business Berkowitz Furniture has acquired collapsed Melbourne-based homewares retailer Fenton & Fenton rescuing it from liquidation. Plans are underway to reopen the retailer’s physical stores and e-commerce operations later this year. Founder Lucy Fenton will be retained by the new owners as creative director to maintain the brand’s integrity, Berkowitz Furniture CEO Peter Berkowitz said.

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PizzaExpress partners with Too Good To Go

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As one of the UK’s most beloved brands, PizzaExpress recognises its responsibility to both the environment and society, which is why the brand is proud to announce a partnership with Too Good To Go, the world’s number one marketplace for surplus food.

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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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China Nutrition Supplement by LionPeng Packaging Design

Retail Design Blog

This nutritional supplement series is inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain. In China’s nutritional supplement sales market, the packaging.

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Surfaces: how 3 Tech Project boosts esthetics and creativity

Design Wanted

Imagine a flowing space, where outdoor and indoor merge in a chromatic and material continuum. Imagine the serene and peaceful feeling of an uninterrupted surface on […] The post Surfaces: how 3 Tech Project boosts esthetics and creativity appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retailers relieved by Senate’s stalling of controversial workplace bill

Inside Retail

Australian retailers have welcomed the Senate’s vote to delay its controversial workplace bill to allow time for further consultation. On Monday, Workplace Minister Tony Burke introduced the Closing the Loopholes bill making it a criminal offence to deliberately underpay workers with a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and a maximum fine of $5 million.

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Spar begins search for new managing director as Louise Hoste departs

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! After four years as managing director of Spar UK, Louise Hoste has decided to pursue fresh challenges and will leave SPAR on 8th September 2023. Louise joined Spar UK in September 2019. In 2020 she successfully helped steer the business and the convenience industry through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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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