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Shawarma Restaurant Interior Design by Mindful Design Consulting

Mindful Design

As one of the most popular restaurants in San Diego, California, Shawarma Guys had lots going for it. An interior that measured up to the quality of its food and the stellar customer reviews was the next thing on its list. We happily obliged and came up with a shawarma restaurant interior design that makes […]. The post Shawarma Restaurant Interior Design by Mindful Design Consulting appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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MUJI brings its sustainability focus to the forefront of its Angel Central store

Retail Focus

MUJI, the Japanese retail company specialising in household and consumer goods, has refurbished its Angel Central store. The improved 2,624sq ft space allows MUJI to bring its sustainability focus to the forefront of its Angel Central offer by championing ‘recycle and repurpose’ initiatives. The revamped store is the first of its kind for the brand in the UK.

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How feasible are drone deliveries – and do we even want them?

Inside Retail

In recent years, cafes, supermarkets and online shops have started to trial drone delivery in a handful of locations around the world. More than a dozen drone delivery companies are now running such trials. Just this week, Wing (owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet) announced a partnership with Australian supermarket giant Coles to deliver small items via drone to customers close to a Gold Coast supermarket.

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alternating patterns and splashes of color energize retail interior by ROOI in shanghai

Design Boom

ROOI design unveils all beings store in shanghai On the bustling Yuyuan Road in Shanghai, China, ROOI designed a vibrant store for a local clothing brand called All Beings. The design presents a contemporary interior with striking spatial elements that draw the attention of passersby. Floating bright red signs, rotating installations, panels with changing patterns, […].

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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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Switzerland’s new passport looks to celebrate country’s natural beauty

Design Week

The Swiss government has released a new passport designed by Geneva-based creative agency Retinaa SA, which is inspired by rural Swiss scenes. According to a spokeswoman from Switzerland’s Federal Office of Police (Fedpol), the designs “invite you on a virtual journey through Switzerland’s 26 cantons, from the Alpine peaks down to the valleys.” A canton is a political or administrative region of a.

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Blanchardstown Centre welcomes Ireland’s first ‘Nike Unite’ concept store

Retail Focus

Nike is to open its latest retail concept, Nike Unite, at Blanchardstown Centre, Ireland’s largest retail and leisure destination. It will be Ireland’s first Nike Unite store, growing the brand’s presence from its two existing Nike Factory Stores in Dublin and Kildare. Nike Unite will open in Spring 2023. The Nike Unite community-centred concept is focused on helping local people connect with sport and will feature an in-store community wall highlighting local partnerships, landmarks and Dublin

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pink reaction tanks hover above x+living’s commercial center in shanghai

Design Boom

the industrial revolution-inspired design is adorned with reaction tank rooms and replica energy delivery pipes. The post pink reaction tanks hover above x+living’s commercial center in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Royal Mail 2022 Christmas stamps embrace “jewel-like” aesthetic

Design Week

Royal Mail’s set of Christmas 2022 stamps have been released today featuring “jewel-like” illustrations of the nativity scene. Brighton-based studio Baxter & Bailey led the project and worked collaboratively with Kent-based illustrator Katie Ponder on the six-piece stamp set. They also created the presentation pack, mini sheet, and first day cover.

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Sleep.8 Brings its relaxing retail experience to new Westfield Stratford store

Retail Focus

Following the success of its recently opened stores, in the prime retail locations of Bluewater, Lakeside, King’s Road, High Wycombe and Guildford, smart sleep and home brand Sleep.8 continues its mission to bring consumers face-to-face with sleep solutions. The 2.5 design-led store in Westfield Stratford builds upon the momentum as their most technologically advanced store yet, and precedes the grand reopening of their newly renovated boutique King’s Road store. .

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Dell sued over misleading consumers about the cost of add-on monitors

Inside Retail

Federal Court proceedings have been initiated against Dell Australia by The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly making false or misleading representations about the cost of add-on monitors at checkout. The regulator has alleged that the US technology company made fraudulent representations about the prices of monitors on its website and the “potential savings” involved.

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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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Smart, Functional Office Design Needs To Focus On The Human Experience

All Work

Sitting down with Allwork.Space’s Future of Work Podcast, PopHouse’s Director of Strategy Sarah Davis explains how human-centered and data-driven design can coexist, why this melding is important for the future of work, and what to expect from the future of office design. . The use of technology and how it can improve the lives of occupants has taken a front seat in office design.?

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Swedish beer Bellman repositioned to tell story of its namesake

Design Week

Scandinavian design studio Everland has redesigned Swedish beer brand Bellman with a new custom drawn logo and redrawn portrait of its namesake. The pilsner is named after Swedish musician and poet Carl Michael Bellman, who had a major influence on Swedish music. His portrait along with his birth and death date embellish the front of the can. The number six on the can references the beer’s ABV.

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Poundland steps up drive to revamp stores and widen ranges

Retail Focus

Poundland has set out plans to offer an alternative to the big grocers by accelerating ‘Project Diamond’ which will bring new ranges to between 275 and 300 more stores between now and Autumn 2023. Over 350 stores have already had Project Diamond makeovers in the last three years, bringing chilled and frozen food and more PEP&CO clothing and home departments to those locations.

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“Make the change”: Ikea Australia CEO talks tuk tuks and electric vehicles

Inside Retail

Furniture company Ikea Australia is building on its commitment to be a carbon-positive retailer by the end of 2030 by investing in a number of new electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce the carbon footprint of its delivery offering. Through its partnership with last-mile delivery firm ANC, Ikea is using electric trucks, vans, and tuk tuks to help cut down its carbon emissions, and deliver a more sustainable shopping experience for customers.

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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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Our pick for the 10 best biophilic lighting designs that leverage the power of light

Design Wanted

Today, design is increasingly focused on the environment, from LEED buildings and sustainable materials to eco-friendly decor. But this idea is not new. For decades, designers […]. The post Our pick for the 10 best biophilic lighting designs that leverage the power of light appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design events to look out for in November

Design Week

The Design Council’s Design for Planet Festival returns on 8 and 9 November to coincide with COP27, held in Egypt this year. The festival’s theme is Action, and features instructive talks, practical workshops and panel discussions to “explore how design is responding to the climate emergency and what we can do today, together”, the Design Council explains.

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Sign and Digital UK announces registration open for the 2023 show

Retail Focus

Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) today announces registration is open for its annual return to the NEC, Birmingham, with Roland DG, Epson UK, Premier, Hexis UK, The Magic Touch, Tecna UK, Vivid Laminating Technologies and swissQprint, amongst the brands confirmed for the show. The exhibition, taking place 21-23 March 2023, sees many returning exhibitors upgrading their stands.

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McDonald’s to invest $130m in new restaurants and renovations

Inside Retail

McDonald’s Australia is to inject more than $130 million into opening 19 new restaurants and renovating existing stores. The fast food giant has already opened eight new stores in NSW, Queensland, and Tasmania this year and will open 11 additional stores across the country before the end of this year. Aside from opening new outlets, the company said it would also renovate over 80 of its existing stores, including improvements in the design, efficiency and functionality of the drive-thru, deliver

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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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Schemata Architects creates sports store with fixtures made from discarded marine debris

Dezeen

Display fixtures made from jerry cans and blocks of polystyrene salvaged from the ocean feature in this concept store for a outdoor brand on Jeju island by Schemata Architects. Created for Kolon Sport , an outdoor brand with sustainability at its core, the concept store is located in a commercial building on the island of Jeju. Jeju is South Korea's largest island and is renowned for its beach resorts and volcanic landscape.

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As design tools improve great collaborations must still be people powered

Design Week

Design has always had collaboration at its heart: between the individuals directly involved in its creation; with the various stakeholders and sponsors, internal and external; and with any third-party specialists. In the wake of the pandemic, the shift for many to a remote workflow may have necessarily put more focus on digital tools and processes, but it’s all still powered by people.

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Goldsmiths unveils its new luxury showroom in Meadowhall featuring their first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique

Retail Focus

Goldsmiths, part of the Watches of Switzerland Group – the UK’s leading luxury retailer, has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, featuring their first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique. Ever since it opened in 1990 on the site of a former steelworks, Meadowhall is the region’s favourite shopping destination, of which the Watches of Switzerland Group is delighted to have such a strong presence with two Goldsmiths showrooms, a TAG Heuer mono-brand bo

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Introducing the 20 Coolest Retailers in Australia in 2022

Inside Retail

It’s that time of year again when Inside Retail releases its annual list of the 20 Coolest Retailers in Australia, and this year’s list certainly doesn’t disappoint. . Sponsored by Shopify, the lineup is once again packed with impressive and inspiring brands and businesses that are at the forefront of industry trends, from sneakers and sustainability, to digital fashion and medicinal cannabis.

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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 best of both worlds: furniture combining natural and artificial elements

Design Wanted

For generations, people have enjoyed the appeal of natural and organic components that add peace, tranquillity and hospitality to a space but unfortunately, natural materials have […]. The post The best of both worlds: furniture combining natural and artificial elements appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Studio Koto introduces “fresh and exciting” visuals to Mystudenthalls.com

Design Week

Studio Koto has rebranded student accommodation search engine Mystudenthalls.com (MSH) with a graphic system that revolves around its new building-shaped logo. The platform launched in 2011 as the first purpose-built student accommodation search engine. Though MSH has become a “respected name in the sector”, Studio Koto’s creative director Fred North says the website and brand “felt dated” and no.

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The growing conscience of the fashion-conscious: Sustainability and authenticity become key considerations for UK fashion shoppers

Retail Focus

UK consumers are increasingly rating sustainability and brand authenticity as key consideration factors in their fashion buying decisions, the latest research from Centra, the headless commerce platform for fashion and lifestyle brands, reveals. Original research of over 2,000 UK shoppers in Centra’s latest report How your brand can capture its full potential globally showed that while the product itself rated was the top consideration for 50% of consumers, key brand values, including fashio

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Online fashion label ORTC Clothing Co opens first physical store

Inside Retail

Online South Australian apparel brand ORTC Clothing Co has opened its first physical location in Norwood, Adelaide. . Under the partnership with Adelaide-based interior designer, Georgie Fried of Alchemists ID, the store is located on The Parade and boasts three open-plan spaces. It is designed with warm colour tones such as wood and white and features locally made art and furniture items.

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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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BOLDR is redefining home heating with Kelvin, a minimalist, energy efficient heater that is the dream of any interior designer

Design Wanted

With the winter season on the horizon, the energy crisis is leaving many European homes anxiously waiting for the painful reality of the increasing heating bills […]. The post BOLDR is redefining home heating with Kelvin, a minimalist, energy efficient heater that is the dream of any interior designer appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Gretel devises “consistent but flexible” framework for Rhode Island School of Design

Design Week

Brooklyn-based studio Gretel has designed a new “consistent but flexible” identity framework for Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). The initial brief was “complex” as RISD wanted to “involve the community in meaningful ways” and also needed to get “necessary approval from all stakeholders”, according to Gretel’s creative director Andrea Trabucco-Campos.

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H&M puts sustainability, experiential services and customer experience at the heart of their new Angel Central store

Retail Focus

H&M Angel Central “ will create a welcoming, modern and meaningful shopping experience where style, creativity and culture are celebrated,” says H&M UK & IE Expansion Manager, Christopher Clare. “Through introducing new services, like click and collect lockers and self-service checkouts, we hope to create a seamless customer experience within our Angel Central store.”.

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Aussies rate online shopping experience above in-store – ACRS

Inside Retail

As businesses recover from the disruption of the pandemic, new research shows Australians prefer the online shopping experience more than that inside bricks-and-mortar stores. The annual Retail Monitor survey from the Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit of Monash Business School found that customers preferred online shopping due to product availability, promotions, product ranges and sales.

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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.