Dezeen

AUGUST 3, 2024

Chinese studio Say Architects has designed a concept store for fashion brand Nice Rice in the seaside resort of Aranya , featuring bright-orange tiles and furniture intended to evoke the colour of a sunset. Having previously designed stores for Nice Rice in Shenzhen, Chengdu and Shanghai, Say Architects conceived the interior as a response to the store's setting near the port city of Qinhuangdao , also known as the Aranya Gold Coast.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

CashRewards’ acquisition of Little Birdie this week reflects the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a competitive factor in retail. Little Birdie is an AI-powered price-comparison shopping platform that launched in 2021, with $30 million in funding from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, before suspending operations in May. Cashback platform CashRewards said it will relaunch Little Birdie as soon as September and definitely before the busy Black Friday trading period, and it

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Design Boom

AUGUST 8, 2024

isern serra curates the interiors with warm clay finishes, curved shelves and seating, and recycled materials. The post inside thinking mu rosello: a terracotta oasis for barcelona by designer isern serra appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Mercers’ Company has announced a flurry of leasing activity in Covent Garden , with leading fashion and beauty brands, Nobody’s Child, SpaceNK, Whisltes, and Lipault, committing to over 11,200 sq ft of prime retail space on Long Acre and Neal Street. Responsible womenswear brand, Nobody’s Child, has selected 3 Neal Street to house its new London flagship.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

Navigating the complexities of e-commerce requires more than just the right technology - It demands a holistic strategy that aligns platform capabilities with customer- centric design and marketing. This webinar will provide a roadmap for building a robust e-commerce strategy, guiding you through key decisions from platform selection to creating user experiences that convert, and leverage digital marketing to reach and retail customers.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 6, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, Pizza Hut announced that for every new Handcrafted pizza purchase, new customers receive a one-month PC Game Pass membership at no extra cost between 5th August 2024 and 15th September 2024. Pizza Hut has partnered with Xbox for its “Together We Pizza” campaign that surprises and excites communities everywhere, especially in the places you may not

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AUGUST 6, 2024

Mosaic Brands has confirmed it is considering the applicability of safe harbour provisions amid operational issues adversely affecting its trade. Mosaic Brands’ confirmation came in a stockmarket filing and follows a report in The Australian Financial Review that the company had entered a safe harbour. Safe harbour provisions protect directors from personal liability for insolvent trading while pursuing turnaround options for their companies.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 9, 2024

What You Need to Know About Working with a Global AV Partner Being able to conquer the biggest, most complex audiovisual (AV) projects requires expertise that comes from dealing with diverse experiences. The type of diverse experiences that only happen when a partner works across numerous partners and geographies. Simply put, there are significant advantages to working with an organisation like Lead Consultancy that can seamlessly scale its abilities to meet a project’s demands.

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Design Middleeast

AUGUST 9, 2024

Manish Gulati, Principal Architect at MOFA Studio reveals how the National Institute of Water Sports in Panjim, India merges wave-like architecture with digital fabrication, balancing aesthetics and functionality while promoting community and sustainability. By Roma Arora Can you elaborate on the inspiration behind the design of the National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS) in Panjim?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2024

Amazon.com reported slowing online sales growth in the second quarter and said cautious consumers were seeking out cheaper options for purchases, sending shares down nearly 8 per cent. The after-hours stock drop came despite second-quarter profit and cloud computing sales that beat analyst estimates. Amazon shares had gained over 20 per cent this year through the session close on Thursday, and investors were disappointed that the company forecast current-quarter sales below Wall Street estimates

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 5, 2024

In the world of design, the relationship between designers and the companies they collaborate with is pivotal. Robert Bronwasser, the […] The post Robert Bronwasser on bridging creativity through designer-company collaboration appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

The biggest ever outdoor store in Europe will be opening on 23rd August 2024. The brand new GO York store will officially open at Vangarde Shopping Park, with a grand opening weekend on 7th and 8th September. The store will officially be opened by GO Outdoors brand ambassador and TV star Helen Skelton, and celebrations will last all weekend. With demonstrations from brands such as Weber and Campingaz and the opportunity to meet with brand experts from Garmin, Adidas Terrex, Hunter, Montane, The

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Retail Design Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

Opened their first store in Western Australia, the sunniest region in Australia with a hot, dry climate. This inspired a.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Myer has flagged a drop in profit for this fiscal year, largely due to underperformance at its three specialty brands amid macroeconomic challenges. The department store chain expects net profit after tax of between $50 million and $54 million for FY24, compared to $71.1 million in the prior year. The company attributed this to the underperforming Sass & Bide, Marcs and David Lawrence labels amid a weak trading environment and additional discounting.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Food markets and dining halls have been a staple of European culture for centuries. While vendors have been selling delicacies on the streets since the days of Ancient Greece, the ornate covered markets and grand food halls we know today are a 19th-century phenomenon.

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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.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

Shaftesbury Capital has announced the opening of The EL&N Deli & Bakery, a brand new concept from the globally renowned café, EL&N. Located in Covent Garden’s heritage-listed Market Building, the launch marks the creation of EL&N’s first-ever sub-brand, reinforcing Covent Garden’s status as an iconic London destination for world-renowned brands to open new concepts.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 8, 2024

Armed with the latest in 3D printing technology, Philips MyCreation is on a mission to transform the lighting industry one […] The post Philips MyCreation lights up the future of 3D printing appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Columbia Sportswear will open its second premium Australian flagship store in Sydney’s CBD on August 17. The store will be located at the corner of Park and George Street and will feature exclusive events, special releases, limited edition capsules, premium collections and everyday wear. The sportswear retailer has a flagship store in Melbourne CBD. “The first of its kind in the world, this flagship store will showcase custom ceiling logo lights, a Heritage Wall showcasing our histor

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Retail Times

AUGUST 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Along with being a hotbed for fresh trends and innovations, the internet has also emerged as a place for appreciating ancient history. Various famous civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians and Aztecs are represented across the entertainment industry, and they attract a lot of interest.

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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

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

Evolve Estates , part of commercial property and investment collective M Core, has announced the arrival of two new tenants at The Grosvenor Centre in Northampton. Leading fashion retailer H&M has exchanged on a substantial 29,160 sq ft unit on The Parade at the prominent retail and leisure destination. Adding to the existing diverse tenant mix, new coffee shop, Bewiched, is now open to customers in a 4,359 sq ft unit on Newland Walk.

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Design Middleeast

AUGUST 6, 2024

Glenn Nobbs, General Manager, Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel and Apartments, discusses his journey in the hospitality industry, the significance of rebranding and new openings, and the emerging trends shaping the future of hotel management and guest experiences. Can you tell us about your journey in the hospitality industry and how it all began in Sydney, Australia?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2024

Furniture retailer Nick Scali’s net profit plunged 20.3 per cent year over year to $80.6 million in the 12 months ended June 30. Revenue fell 7.8 per cent to $468.2 million, which Nick Scali said reflects the previous year benefiting from increased deliveries with lead times returning to pre-Covid levels. The group’s written sales orders totalled $454.2 million, which includes Fabb Furniture UK’s written sales orders of $6.8 million.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 6, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Kate Bishop Director of Retail and Brand Strategy, Save The Children For too long the charity retail sector has been perceived to be on the outskirts of the mainstream. We’ve made our way into some specific categories with high fashion specialists in the designer second hand market, furniture specialists including up-cyclists becoming more sought [&#

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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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Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2024

Bodycare, a leading health and beauty retailer with over 130 stores across the UK, has chosen TRILUX lighting solutions as part of its ongoing store improvement programme. Bodycare, renowned for its competitive prices and quality brands, faced the challenge of upgrading its store lighting to create a vibrant shopping atmosphere while keeping costs down and ensuring a speedy installation process.

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Design Middleeast

AUGUST 5, 2024

Thirty-five years ago, Brian Johnson was given the opportunity to enter an international architectural competition for the design of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club as a result of him being responsible for the design of the Emirates Golf Club a few years before when he was managing partner of his previous practice. His design won the competition and he immediately established an office in Dubai where he and his team were kept busy on the Dubai Creek Golf Clubhouse and the Creek Yacht Club.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 6, 2024

The face and hands behind Alana Maria Jewellery is Alana Ellis, a 26-year-old from Sydney’s Northern Beaches who has nurtured a passion for jewellery design since primary school, when she began selling beaded bracelets to her peers. In high school, Ellis experimented with the raw materials and dainty designs the brand is known for today. In 2022, she became Westfield Bondi Junction’s youngest leaseholder and navigating the agreements for her three stores has taught her a lot about holding her ow

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Retail Times

AUGUST 6, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Primark, the international fashion retailer, has teamed up with Italian sportswear brand Kappa to launch a 30-piece collection designed for sports and everyday styling. Combining Kappa’s mission of designing innovative and high-performing sportswear with contemporary trends, the range features hoodies, seamless sets and accessories across womenswear and

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 7, 2024

Sportswear brand Castore is set to open at Derbion after signing a 10 -year lease for a 1,771 sq ft unit on the second level of the centre next to Foot Locker. Castore , which was founded in 2015 in Manchester, is a sportswear and athletic clothing brand which supplies leading sports teams including the England Cricket Team, Red Bull and McLaren Formula One teams, as well as football shirts for the likes of the Republic of Ireland, Rangers, Bayer Leverkusen, and Everton.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 5, 2024

Yet Design Studio, based in both Istanbul and London, has been making a significant impact in the design world since […] The post The art of imperfection: sculptural designs enhanced by materials’ uniqueness appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retailers have welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to keep the cash rates at 4.35 per cent amid higher costs of doing business. “Whilst there is no immediate relief in sight, today’s announcement will help keep consumer and business confidence steady,” said Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said. “We’ve seen extraordinary resilience from our retail community in recent years.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 9, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mindful Chef, the UK’s highest rated, B Corp certified recipe box*, is delighted to announce the return of “The Big Mindful Chef Clean Up” which will take place from Saturday 31st August – to Sunday 1st September.

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