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3 Predictions on How Covid-19 Will Change Retail Forever

RetailMinded

Contributed by Mark Hook, Global PR Director, Brightpearl. In the midst of a global pandemic main street is struggling. From Gap to Staples, retailers large and small are trying to maintain their business and stay afloat, with many wondering about the long-term impact of coronavirus on the retail and ecommerce industry. Indeed, there are growing signs that the pandemic could impose permanent lasting change on retailers far beyond the end of the shutdown with the after effects of coronavirus chan

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Iceland’s football team rebrands with folklore-inspired identity

Design Week

Design studio Brandenberg has created a new identity for Iceland’s national football teams. The identity includes a new logo, visual assets for kits and merchandise as well as a bespoke typeface. The Reykjavík-based studio has worked in collaboration with Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ) to create the new look, which has been prompted by the country’s recent sporting success.

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Businesses Supporting Businesses, Made in the USA Products

Nahanco

As we celebrate the 4 th of July this year, it is important to reflect on what has happened to businesses across the US these past few months. In particular, clothing stores were struggling even before a pandemic came through and shut their doors. Everyone in manufacturing tried to figure out how to endure, what could they make to keep their employees working and how to survive.

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Commune designs Serra marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles to be airy and luxurious

Dezeen

Oak and brass display cabinets fill this cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles that local studio Commune designed to look like a jewellery store. Commune designed the store for Portland brand Serra that sells and produces cannabis products, from caramel treats to pre-rolled joints. Serra, whose Portland flagship was designed by OMFGCo and JHL Design , tasked Commune to create a Los Angeles store with a similar palette of white, cream and pale wood.

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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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Beer Sales And Merchandising Tips From an Industry Expert

RepslyBlog

Selling beer is easier said than done - you know that. Your team works hard to brew delicious beer and build a unique brand image. Your sales reps fight tooth and nail to get your cases in as many stores as they can. Unfortunately, that’s only half the battle. To actually get your beer into the hands of consumers, your brand has to outperform your competitors at the point of sale - the liquor store.

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America’s 250th birthday brand seeks to unite a “divided” country

Design Week

Landor has created an identity which celebrates America’s 250th birthday by eschewing stars and stripes imagery in favour of messaging which aims to bring citizens together and inspire them. The work is for the America 250 Commission, a federally appointed body responsible for the celebrations and commemorations of the country’s birthday.

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7 Ways to Use Barn Siding for a Stunning Finish

Elmwood Timber

Real, natural hardwood has a warmth, depth, charm and character that is impossible to duplicate in other materials. Barn wood siding can be used on nearly any surface inside or outside of a building and can be shaped and molded in a plethora of ways. New, freshly harvested wood comes with an environmental price tag and often lacks the same dimension, attractiveness and storytelling of older, antique wood.

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Press Release: 2020 Best Employers in Ohio

Onyx

Onyx Creative, Inc. was recently named as one of the 2020 Best Employers in Ohio. The annual list of the Best Employers in Ohio was created by Crain's Cleveland Business and Best Companies Group. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Ohio, benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses.

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Pantone unveils app to colour match with “real life”

Design Week

Colour company Pantone has revealed a digital platform and matching product for designers which aim to streamline the colour decision-making process. Pantone Connect rolls out across mobile, web and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications. The mobile app provides access to the complete range of Pantone’s colour spectrum. “Capture colour from real life” [link].

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ACTION IN RETAIL Co-Hosted by IBM, Lightspeed and Zoovu Debuts Virtual Conference Experience

RetailMinded

DENVER, CO — June 25, 2020 — ACTION IN RETAIL is pleased to announce that registration for the debut virtual experience taking place on July 22nd, 2020, is now open. ACTION IN RETAIL , co-hosted by IBM, Lightspeed and Zoovu, is a one-day live digital 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.

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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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Remembering Milton Glaser: “You can’t be good at everything”

Design Week

Milton Glaser, the American graphic designer behind one of the most well-known logos in the world, has died on his 91st birthday following a stroke. He will be best remembered for his I ♥ NY logo, though his work spans hundreds of visual identities and poster designs. He spoke to Design Week in 2018, on the publication of a book featuring over 400 of his designs, and talked candidly of his life’s work, both good and bad. “I didn’t want to only show work that represented t

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Designing confidence in public spaces: how cities will change post-lockdown

Design Week

“As much as public spaces are a lifeline for those of us exiting lockdown, they’re also a space of anxiety right now,” so says creative director and producer David Michon. “They continue to be filled with symbols of crisis, caution and restriction.” Like so many others, throughout the UK’s 12-week coronavirus lockdown Michon relied on the space and greenery of his local park.

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Design inspiration: the best projects from June

Design Week

Typefaces for Black Lives Matter. In the wake of George Floyd’s murder – and the subsequent protests – the design world has reacted with reflection and action for moving forwards. In the more immediate future, designers have found ways to support networks that are central to the movement. At the start of the year Pentagram partner Matt Willey announced that he would be giving all his typefaces to the Buy Fonts Save Lives initiative.

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Design Council and Network Rail team up to design train station of the future

Design Week

Design Council and Network Rail have revealed research on the design of future train stations. ThinkStation was compiled following 11 workshops across four cities (London, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow) between November 2019 and the start of 2020; the sessions comprised a mix of passengers and Network Rail stakeholders. The design organisation has provided design advice to Network Rail since 2017.

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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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£200m government fund aims to revive innovative projects threatened by coronavirus

Design Week

The government is hoping to get UK innovators back on track with a £200 million fund dedicated to supporting the country’s research and development (R&D) businesses. The Sustainable Innovation Fund is the latest in a line of government aid, set up to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus crisis on the country’s economy. It aims to “keep cutting-edge projects and ideas alive”, and is open to businesses and projects that have suffered because of the pandemic.

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Nike debuts new aerodynamic tech in “game-changing” football for new season

Design Week

Nike has unveiled a new football ahead of the start of the 2020/21 season which promises a 30 per cent “truer flight” than previous designs. The Nike Flight ball has been developed as a solution to what the brand calls “unpredictable movement”, and is the product of eight years of research conducted by the brand’s Equipment Innovation Lab.

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Picks of the month: the best design events to catch in July

Design Week

Graduate showcase: D&AD New Blood. This year marks the 40 th edition of D&AD’s New Blood festival, and like so many other events in 2020 things will be celebrated a little differently this time around. The Coronavirus pandemic has pushed the festival and awards to migrate online this year, with five days of content hosted by the organisation — including webinars and workshops, job opportunities and the graduate work showcase.

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Design Week Awards 2020 — the winners in full

Design Week

We’re excited to reveal the winners of the Design Week Awards as part of a special Winners Showcase, which we’ve put together so you can explore all projects in detail. Find out who the winners are, which highly commended entries ran them close and read about all of the projects on the shortlist in detail. To view the showcase you just need to click here.

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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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Pride 2020: the role of design in the LGBTQ community

Design Week

“When it comes to design and the queer community, there’s not a world in which I would ever want one to exist without the other,” so says graphic designer Rebecca Brooker. Brooker is the co-founder of Queer Design Club, an online community for LGBTQ designers. Its mission, she says, is to provide queer creators with a space to share work and build relationships with each other.

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