Design Boom
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
the arches of fendi’s headquarters in rome are reinterpreted in the luxury brand’s palazzo in omotesando as curved lights on glass. The post palazzo fendi omotesando modernizes classic roman architecture and arches in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Battersea Power Station announced today that global training brand, NOBULL , will open its first permanent concept store in Europe in the newly restored Grade II* listed Power Station , which opened its doors to the public on 14 th October 2022 alongside Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street for London. Founded in Boston in 2015, NOBULL is a footwear, apparel and accessory brand with a strong global community.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
After multiple paradigm shifts in 2022, retailers are facing a very different landscape in the months ahead. Let’s start with shoppers finally emerging from a Covid-19 cocoon of contemplation and online shopping. In a short period, their mindset shifted from lockdown doldrums to finally getting ‘back to normal’ with a bit of catchup spending and a lot of treating themselves after the hardships of the last two years.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
PepsiCo has redesigned 7UP’s visual identity introducing a 3D drop shadow effect and “zesty citrus” colourways. This is the first time in more than seven years that the lemon-lime flavoured drink has been rebranded. Its new can design, motion graphics and strategy centre around what PepsiCo senior vice president (SVP) and chief design officer Mauro Porcini calls “Upliftment” The drop shadow on.
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Design Boom
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
we share 20 past winners from architecture and interior design to inspire the last call for entries to A’ design award and competition 2023. The post 20 past winners spark creativity for last entries to A’ design award and competition 2023 appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull has continued to expand its leading offer with the arrival of Spanish fashion retailer Mango. Mango has taken a 5,250 sq ft ground floor unit on a new ten-year lease. The arrival of Mango is in line with the wider strategy- developed and implemented by Touchwood owner The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”) alongside asset manager Sovereign Centros – to diversify the scheme’s offer and attract premium brands to the scheme.
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Design Week
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Sir Jony Ive has designed the official coronation emblem for King Charles III, depicting flora from each of the four UK nations as a gesture to the King’s love of the natural world. The rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and the shamrock of Northern Ireland merge to form the shape of St Edward’s crown, which the King will be crowned with during the service.
Design Boom
FEBRUARY 11, 2023
the construction wraps timber columns and glass partitions around an open courtyard exposing the original skeleton. The post F.O.G. architecture restores timber structure of conserved historical building in beijing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Few retailers need to be convinced about the power quality data can have in making informed business decisions. Yet, a recent global survey by Forrester Consulting and WNS found that, while 63% of business leaders recognise that data and analytics are strategic enablers , just 37% have prioritised investments in these capabilities. The issue is especially acute within the retail and CPG sectors, where 73% of brands with strong data maturity have achieved quantifiable business value as a result
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Specialty baby goods retailer Baby Bunting has reported a dramatic slump in its interim profits as consumers return to pre-pandemic shopping behaviours. As the company released its half-year trading results, the company announced CEO and MD Matt Spencer would stand down later this year after 11 years with the business. For the six months to December 26, sales grew 6.6 per cent to $254.9 million while tax-paid profit fell 67 per cent to $2.7 million.
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
Design Week
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The challenges that all transport industries face in becoming more sustainable are vast and while some focus has been given to car interiors it seems that car manufacturers can go much further. Industrial design and engineering consultancy Callum has been carrying out feasibility studies of car interiors made of foodstuffs that you’d find in your pantry, such as coffee, eggs, walnuts.
Design Boom
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
the signature suspended skate bowl of supreme lands in los angeles, finally welcoming visitors in its sunset boulevard store. The post supreme’s first fully free-floating skate bowl hovers in its new flagship at sunset boulevard appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S23 smartphones have hit the market and are now available worldwide. The product has received impressive pre-order results, with last year’s Galaxy S22 series more than doubling the pre-orders of the Galaxy S21 series in the first week. This year’s pre-order results are even more significant, with 60% of customers choosing the premium Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Chemist Warehouse is entering a new retail category, launching its first Optometrist Warehouse in Malvern, Victoria. Through a partnership with Chemist Warehouse the new chain will “revolutionise the optical sector” the company said, bringing consumers high-quality, easily accessible, and reasonably-priced eye care. “Optometrist Warehouse is focused on broad-based patient health as well as eye wellness, working hand-in-hand with our pharmacy colleagues, in each community we ser
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.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Cultural organisation Watershed has unveiled the six interactive projects which have received funding to appear on the streets of Bristol as the winners of the Playable City Award. The award encourages designers and artists from across the globe to create playful, human-centred technology installations, awarding each of the six winners £45K to turn their designs into protypes.
Design Boom
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
anne holtrop has once again joined forces with charlotte chesnais to complete a second jewelry boutique on boulevard saint germain, paris. The post anne holtrop nestles jewelry series within monolithic translucent wall in parisian boutique appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The UK retail sector has witnessed its share of controversy over the years. Disputes over working conditions, health and safety, sustainability, and the impact of certain working practices on local communities have all been cited at various points. But there are several instances of controversy which stand apart from the crowd. Here, we’ll examine three of the most notorious in recent years.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Fashion label Alice McCall is to be wound up after the company failed to restructure debt and reduce its store footprint during the Covid crisis. Matthew Kucianski of Worrells was appointed as liquidator of the 20-year-old brand today. The business was placed in administration in 2020 and has been trying to trade out of it since. At the time, founder McCall said she had to make the decision to edit down the business “with the objective of building a more sustainable business model for the
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
Design Week
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The newly restored Grade II listed Tramshed building in Shoreditch is now home to Vitra’s London HQ. Thirdaway design studio sought to forge a link between the old and new, placing Vitra furniture classics and contemporary design pieces against an industrial backdrop. Built as a power station for the East London Tramway in 1905 on Rivington Street in Shoreditch, the original Tramshed was designed.
Dezeen
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Architecture studio Gonzalez Haase AAS has completed a store on London 's Regent Street for Icelandic clothing brand 66º North, featuring curved walls and freestanding plinths made from rammed earth. The Berlin-based studio headed by Pierre Jorge Gonzalez and Judith Haase set out to create a holistic concept for the store that represents Iceland in an original way, rather than relying on stereotypes.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Rado, the high-end Swiss watch brand, has launched its first UK boutique in Merry Hill, adjacent to the existing Ernest Jones store. The opening of the boutique is the result of a longstanding and successful partnership between Rado and Ernest Jones, and the 32.5 square foot space allows Rado to offer customers the full 360-degree experience. Inside the boutique, customers will be able to enjoy a serene atmosphere surrounded by opulent materials, providing a truly unique shopping experience.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Following nine consecutive interest rate increases in Australia – with more likely to come – retailers are having to navigate a challenging economic environment, as consumers are looking to cut back their spending across a range of categories. This was arguably felt in December 2022, which saw a 3.9 per cent drop in consumer spending. Industry experts are also predicting challenging months ahead, with weaker-than-usual results expected ahead of key calendar events.
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Design Week
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Education publisher Pearson is working with leading arts organisations on a design and technology education curriculum proposal that moves away from the creation of consumer products and towards sustainable design solutions that seek to solve global challenges. The proposal for an improved secondary school curriculum is backed by organisations including the Royal Society of Arts.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
These days it is nearly impossible to pick up a paper or scroll through a news site without reading about the cost-of-living crisis, interest rates and inflation. Although new data shows that the UK narrowly avoided going into recession in 2022, the country’s economic outlook remains troubling for consumers and businesses alike.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Today, as the world and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), in particular, race to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to avoid the worst effects […] The post Material innovations aimed at reducing concrete’s carbon footprint appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
Hotel and liquor retailer Endeavour Group has delivered strong first-half sales of $6.5 billion, 2.5 per cent higher than last year. EBIT increased by 15.8 per cent to $461 million, which the company attributes to the hotel operations’ return to full swing after the pandemic. On a three-year comparative basis, hotel and retail sales are trading at 4.7 per cent and 4.5 per cent cumulative annual growth rates, respectively.
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.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Ragged Edge has rebranded gaming technology lab Homa with a “symmetrical and precise” algorithm-inspired logo and a world of “surreal landscapes” to house gaming characters, which are part of the brand. Homa works by giving independent game creators the tools and knowledge to turn ideas into profitable games. After accumulating a team of 200 people, 1 billion downloads of its games and $165m (£136.
Mindful Design
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
One of the least glamorous aspects of designing your desert shop has to do with waste. Grease traps are an additional expense that most dessert shop owners are trying to avoid. So is there any way to bypass the need for installing one in your small store? The short answer is YES! In some instances, […] The post What Foods Require a Grease Trap in Small Dessert Shops?
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
VOXART is the second Kickstarter campaign by the PIXIO team. First one raised over $160 000 in 2017 and launched a successful pixel art brand that […] The post VOXART: meet new click-tile construction set in pixel art style appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Crime has always been an issue in retail. However, the last few years have seen significant levels of crime hitting the retail industry in several key ways. Customer aggression has been one of the most notable forms of retail crime in the last few years, but growing levels of theft and organised retail crime are beginning to hit businesses across the sector.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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