Retail Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Regular readers of Retail Focus will remember a recent article that focused on surfaces in retail and how shops and other venues can utilise these as part of their marketing strategy to help drive more sales. However, the reality is that these surfaces can be used for much more than simply pointing customers in the direction of special offers or promoting seasonal sale events.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Gaggenau has opened its first Sydney flagship covering 260sqm on Crown Street in Surry Hills. Gaggenau Sydney features a range of products including the 400 series cooktops, ovens and wine cabinets. The store, designed by Munich-based studio 1ZU33, takes inspiration from the brand’s relationship with the culinary arts and the hospitality landscape that defines the inner-city suburb.
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Design Boom
OCTOBER 20, 2023
together with the glass boxes, these elements create an inviting and playful lounge-like atmosphere. The post torafu architects injects playful wooden masses inside hirotaka jewelry’s osaka store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Dezeen
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Local studio Architecture for London has designed an interior for stationery store Present & Correct in London , which features gridded joinery and draws on "wunderkammer" cabinets of curiosities. The studio designed bespoke joinery and storage for the Present & Correct shop in Bloomsbury, central London, which sells vintage and new stationery from across the globe.
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Retail Focus
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Mark your calendars for the 16-17 April 2024, as the Visual Merchandising and Display Show returns to the Business Design Centre in London. In an age when the narrative often revolves around the digital takeover of retail, this event serves as a resounding reminder that physical retail is not just alive but thriving and continuously evolving. The Visual Merchandising and Display Show: At the heart of the industry Taking place in the heart of London, the Business Design Centre will be filled with
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Brazilian Acai cafe Oakberry is expanding its reach across Australia by opening seven new stores in the coming months. The company has already opened new stores in Cairns, Paradise Point, and Terrigal and plans to launch additional locations in Perth CBD, Circular Quay, Hawthorn, St Kilda, Wollongong, Clovelly, and Maroubra. This expansion brings Oakberry’s store count to 45 across NSW, QLD, WA, VIC, and SA.
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Retail Times
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! NaviLens technology will be added to Pringles cans to make them more accessible to blind and partially sighted people. The new packaging will allow a smartphone to easily detect the unique on-pack code and playback labelling information to the shopper with sight loss.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 20, 2023
If you think lighting installation is the final step in a beautifully lit retail environment, think again. Although it can be easily missed, light focusing is a final step that is key to making retail lighting more purposeful and impactful. Without focusing spaces can appear darker, vital lighting problems like glare control can be ignored and a customer’s attention can easily be drawn away from the brand’s intended customer experience.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 15, 2023
US-based retailer Showfields, the self-described “most interesting store in the world”, filed for bankruptcy this month and will be restructuring through a form of Chapter 11 bankruptcy created during Covid to help small businesses continue operations, reorganise, and maintain control of finances without creditors taking over. The news came after a prolonged decline in sales post-pandemic that left the retailer unable to pay back increasing debt.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The long-awaited Solar Trees Marketplace, a futuristic creation by Koichi Takada Architects has recently opened its doors on the outskirts.
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
Retail Times
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Nirvana, the UK’s first-ever dedicated no/low-alcohol brewery, has recently secured half a million pounds from a small group of private investors, taking its 2023 fund-raising total to just over £750,000.00.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) Company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, today announced its newest product offering, Akeneo Supplier Data Manager: a simple, scalable, and collaborative way to collect product data from all suppliers. Supplier Data Manager is the next evolution of the Akeneo Onboarder solution, incorporating feedback from customers to better support the different ways in which retailers and distributors collect, enrich and import suppl
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Outland Denim Group has announced the addition of Nobody Denim to its portfolio as it eyes international expansion. With the new member, Outland has grown to four businesses and is preparing for its third round of equity crowdfunding on October 17. The company describes itself as “an ecosystem of brands dedicated to creating positive social and environmental change” It is developing an emerging revenue stream with a textile waste solution, targeting the issue of 200,000 tonnes of tex
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Founded by Guendalina Perelli, the brand-new event TERRASZA serves as a dynamic platform that fosters dialogue and contemplation, bringing together diverse entities such as companies, professionals […] The post Terrasza: the first exterior design phigital platform for outdoor living appeared first on DesignWanted.
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.
Retail Times
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As part of its continued drive to positively influence how people shop, today, eBay UK, in partnership with WRAP, announces the launch of the Circular Change Council, an action-focused homeware industry collective aiming to increase circularity in the furniture industry and help reduce furniture waste.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 19, 2023
On Friday 3rd November at 10:00 am, fresh handmade cosmetic brand Lush will open a new store in Covent Garden. It will initially open as an exclusive festive pop-up store with a retail space of 255 sqm and in Spring 2024 an expansion of an additional 176 sqm will follow to include Lush’s transformative Lush Spa. Ellen Peters, Lush UK&I Property Director:- “We’re thrilled to be returning to the historic market and now vibrant retail hub of Covent Garden.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Australian lifestyle retailer Country Road has opened its flagship shop in the centre of Ballarat in conjunction with local architecture and interior design firm Moloney Architects. According to the brand, the regional flagship exemplifies its commitment to innovation and ethical design across its collections and retail spaces, with energy-efficient technologies, recyclable materials, and waste reduction programmes included in the store. “Country Road Ballarat is more than a store; itR
Design Wanted
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Delicate and poetic, iconic but straight-forward, natural and high-tech, Twiggy is one of those objects that fascinate design lovers because of their multifaceted character. The addition […] The post Twiggy by Foscarini: a new personality for an ever-evolving design appeared first on DesignWanted.
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.
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Located on the outskirts of Buon Ma Thuot city, in the Cư Ebur commune, a long-established community with a strong.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Acclaimed Lagos-based architecture practice Oshinowo Studio (formerly cmDesign Atelier) has designed sports and streetwear label adidas’s first West African flagship store in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city. Images © Oshinowo Studio, photographer: Tolu Sanusi Located in the sought-after Victoria Island area, Oshinowo Studio won the project following a design competition held by ONL Estates with a brief to draw together Nigerian art, culture and aesthetics with the global brand’s style and personal
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo will open its first store in Canberra after announcing the launch in July. The new store, in the Canberra Centre, spans more than 1210sqm and will offer a full line-up of LifeWear apparel for men, women, kids and babies. “The Uniqlo Canberra store team has done a great job in getting the store ready and looking beautiful for our customers, and we know that they are looking forward to providing great customer service, introducing locals to our LifeWear philosoph
Design Middleeast
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Havelock One completes hotel refurbishment at The Oberoi, Madina, elevating the luxury experience to new heights. Havelock One, a leading interior fit out specialist, announces the successful completion of a major hotel rehabilitation project at The Oberoi, Madina, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prestigious luxury resorts. The project, which includes guestrooms and public areas, reinforces Havelock One’s dedication to providing great quality and craftsmanship in the hospitality industry.
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Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
HLGstudio delivered an open and dynamic office space for Shaw Industries in Dalton, Georgia. Global flooring provider, Shaw Industries, engaged.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 17, 2023
As well as showcasing the world’s largest range of seasonal and festive decorations, the upcoming Christmasworld (26-30.01.24) also hosts an outstanding programme of events guaranteed to excite and inspire. The wide-ranging special presentations and talks explore the latest developments in the consumer goods sector, including key themes such as sustainability, lifestyle & design, future retail and display ideas for your point of sale.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Luxury fashion retailer Oroton has introduced a rental service in collaboration with technology and logistics company Rntr. Customers in Australia can now rent Oroton clothing and accessories directly from the brand’s website, with new products introduced on a monthly basis. “To complement our commitment to quality and utility, it was only natural for the business to expand into rental, extending the lifespan of our products while offering an accessible experience for our customers,
Design Middleeast
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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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
Retail Design Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The new Adams Street Library is the Brooklyn Public Library’s first new branch to open in more than twenty years.
Retail Focus
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Bespoke Hat Maker Marcel Rodrigues opened a pop-up shop at 20 Savile Row on Thursday 12 October. Known for his bespoke fedoras, Marcel Rodrigues took over the space as the first ever bespoke hatter on The Row in its centuries long history. Marcel brings his unique style to the tailoring district, further expanding the bespoke offering on The Row. Founder Marcel Steyn started his career as an apprentice at Cad & The Dandy on Savile Row in 2008 where he learned the art of tailoring.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Private equity company Crescent Capital has appointed Deloitte to assist in the potential sale of women’s clothing and swimsuits brand Tigerlily, according to sources quoted by the Australian Financial Review. The company is understood to be looking to capitalise on the increased interest in the beach apparel category. Deloitte is expected to prepare a flyer highlighting Tigerlily’s position in the apparel space within the coming weeks.
Parcel Pending
OCTOBER 17, 2023
In the age of e-commerce dominance, shopping has evolved significantly. With the convenience of online purchases comes the inevitable need for returns, a process that can often be as complicated as it is crucial. However, with the right strategy and technology, returns can evolve from the cost of doing business into a competitive advantage, driving increased sales, customer convenience, and cost-efficiency.
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
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