Design Week

JULY 6, 2021

On 1 October 1964, Japan’s Shinkansen – colloquially known as the bullet train in English – opened for service between Tokyo and Osaka, shortening a six-hour trip to around just four. Less than two weeks later, visitors arrived in the country for the most international-facing Olympics in history. This impressive (though admittedly tight) turnaround is emblematic of the “new Japan” presented at the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, according to Japan House London director of

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Design Boom

JULY 5, 2021

SESN/kiyoshi miyagawa integrated a movable rack system in this showroom to enable both storage and product display. The post movable display racks allow multiple configurations in this apparel showroom in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2021

The lockdown in Sydney will be extended by at least another week, as the city’s total virus cluster grew by another 27 overnight. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the extension on Wednesday morning, though media reports about the lockdown extension were published hours earlier. “What we want to do is give our best chance of making sure this is the only lockdown we have until the vast majority of our citizens are vaccinated,” Berejiklian said.

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Retail Focus

JULY 5, 2021

Situated in the heart of London’s luxury shopping district, the Chaumet boutique on New Bond Street reopens its doors this Spring. Dedicated to a selection of exceptional High Jewellery and the Maison’s iconic collections, this unique location is imbued with an intimate identity, bridging British elegance and Parisian distinction. The prestigious address highlights the enlarged presence of Chaumet in both the United Kingdom and Europe, following the reopening of its space in Harrods, and the ren

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Design Week

JULY 6, 2021

When news broke in May that the government had plans to slash university arts funding in half, the decision drew a familiar ire from the creative industry. Design leaders called the idea “destructive” and “short-sighted” Design courses have been threatened with budget cuts many times before. Design Week has regularly reported on government funding cuts taking aim at school and university education over the last 10 years.

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Design Boom

JULY 6, 2021

the newly opened store combines high-end with casual, and parisian elegance with industrial rawness. The post AMO completes off-white flagship store in paris with corrugated glass and black terrazzo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JULY 9, 2021

Dobbies Garden Centres, today (Thursday 8 July) opens its first London-based little dobbies. Located on Westbourne Grove, this will be the third little dobbies to open in the UK, following the success of its first two format stores in Edinburgh and Bristol. The store will bring Dobbies’ total open stores to 72 across the UK, with number 73 in the pipeline (little dobbies Chiswick).

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Talking Retail

JULY 8, 2021

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to submit entries for a new trophy marking the legacy of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal. Aggarwal, who owned stores in Wigston, Leicester and Hackenthorpe near Sheffield died aged 51 last year after contracting coronavirus. The new trophy will be awarded to the retailer who is judged.

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Design Boom

JULY 9, 2021

from black & white hues to bright kaleidoscopic effects, we pick 10 design award winners from 2021 that turn shops, showrooms and exhibitions into immersive journeys of interior design. The post iF design award 2021 winners spark 10 explorative interior design projects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Online fashion marketplace The Iconic has launched a same-day delivery service on Saturdays in response to the extended lockdown in Sydney. According to the business Sydneysiders can now place orders for same-day delivery up to 2 pm on a Saturday, and it will be delivered later in the evening between 5 and 9 pm. And, customers in Sydney will be able to get free express delivery on all orders which are worth more than $50, and will enjoy free 60-day extended returns.

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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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Retail Focus

JULY 8, 2021

St Johns Liverpool, located in the heart of the city centre and a stone’s throw from Liverpool Lime Street Station, is welcoming a brand-new HMV store to the centre in July 2021. . One of the country’s most iconic and recognisable high street names, HMV will open on Williamson Square, joining over 100 other businesses within St Johns, from local retailers to national brands like JD Sports and Matalan. .

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Design Week

JULY 7, 2021

HyperloopTT has unveiled an autonomous, electric-powered cargo system which seeks to “revolutionise” the freight industry. Designed in collaboration with Spanish innovation consultancy Mormedi, HyperPort comprises an enclosed system of hyperloop capsules and autonomous electric trucks. Hyperloop itself is not a brand but an open-source technology developed by Tesla and SpaceX.

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Talking Retail

JULY 6, 2021

Convenience retailers plan to keep Covid safety measures in place, even if the government goes ahead with plans to further eases lockdown measures in England on 19 July. Most Covid rules, including legal requirements on wearing face masks, are to be removed as part of the final step of the roadmap for ending restrictions in. This story continues at Retailers plan to keep Covid measures in place.

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Inside Retail

JULY 7, 2021

Beauty retailer Mecca has secured an exclusive retail partnership with UK-based beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury. The brand will be available exclusively at Mecca stores around Australia and New Zealand in September 2021 – the first time the business’ products have been available for purchase and in-person testing in bricks-and-mortar in the region. “I am thrilled to finally be launching my award-winning beauty secrets and research-powered glowing skincare in Australia and New Zealand with Mecca,”

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Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Retail Focus

JULY 6, 2021

Boots Hearingcare , the UK’s private hearing care provider, opened its new flagship World of Hearing store in Welwyn Garden City on Wednesday 30 June. The state-of-the-art concept clinic has been built with a purpose to revolutionise the way the nation thinks about hearing care and to help break down customer barriers within the sector. It will also act as the business’s main location for innovation and training.

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Design Week

JULY 9, 2021

The number of prospective students applying to art and design university courses has increased, according to new UCAS data. Numbers released following the 30 June application deadline show more than 500 more applications for creative arts and design subjects have been submitted this year, with a total of 240,420 across the UK. Applications recovering to pre-pandemic levels.

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Talking Retail

JULY 5, 2021

Birds Eye is kicking off a convenience retailer competition offering them the chance to win a £3,000 prize fund to donate to their local community. The “Kit Out Your Community” fund will be put towards providing sports equipment and kit for suitable causes of the retailer’s choice, such as schools, local sports teams or community. This story continues at Birds Eye supports local causes with retailer competition.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2021

7-Eleven has agreed to settle franchisee class actions following mediation. A statement from the convenience chain confirmed the settlement but gave no insight into the details of the agreement. “7-Eleven can confirm that a non-binding in principle agreement to settle the class actions has been reached, subject to terms of a settlement deed being agreed and subject to approval of the Federal Court of Australia.

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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

JULY 9, 2021

Retailers that use their brand communities to create emotional connections with their customers see a greater ROI from their marketing investment, a new study 1 by loyalty and engagement platform, LoyaltyLion has found. The Community Matters report , which involved a survey of more than 4,000 consumers, explains how making customers feel aligned with your values, and offering experiential benefits that elevate their shopping experience, are important in motivating customers to join a brand commu

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Design Week

JULY 5, 2021

London-based design studio Layer has revealed a smart assistant, designed for Russian internet company Mail.ru. The doughnut-shaped device is the physical embodiment of the tech company’s voice assistant, Marusya, and hopes to increase engagement across services such as e-commerce and instant messaging, according to Layer. Layer founder Benjamin Hubert says that the voice– and touch–activated product moves away from “the ‘serious nature of more conventional tech pro

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VMS

JULY 6, 2021

Breakout Session: RED is the New Black: Developing the Next Generation of Retail Experience Design Talent. Experience may be the best teacher in retail design—but what if design students could fast-track some of those learnings to truly hit the ground running? Now you can help make it happen. This pioneering session will help shape the launch of The Columbus College of Art & Design’s (CCAD) first-of-its-kind Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design , a program that will balance busin

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Inside Retail

JULY 5, 2021

Retail environments were already evolving to become more engaging spaces when Covid-19 hit, but the pandemic has underlined just how important the social experience is to us. The evolution that was underway has found new importance. But for retail stores and shopping centres re-imagining the spaces they provide, just as important is the need to get construction projects right the first time.

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Retail Focus

JULY 7, 2021

Shaftesbury has announced the official launch of COW Vintage at 13 Shorts Gardens, marking the retailer’s much-anticipated debut in London and entrance to Seven Dials’ fast-growing community of sustainable retailers. . The new 1,847 sq ft concept flagship store in Seven Dials stocks COW’s one-of-a-kind vintage sourced from around the world, alongside recycled designer pieces and hand-crafted reworked garments. .

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Design Week

JULY 8, 2021

Kurppa Hosk has rebranded the Nordic region’s biggest sports retailer XXL in an attempt to revitalise the brand following a period of difficulty. The design studio, which has offices in Stockholm, Sweden and New York, has crafted a new visual identity and strategy for the retailer, as well as updates to the physical stores. Established in Oslo, Norway in 2001, XXL offers a wide selection of sports gear in its large-scale stores.

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Talking Retail

JULY 9, 2021

Kellogg’s is expanding its Crunchy Nut portfolio with two Nut Butter bars. The bars combine Crunchy Nut flakes with either Almond or Cocoa Hazelnut spreads, available now for £1.30 per single bar. Susann Heinz, senior brand activation manager Kellogg’s, said: “Knowing the popularity of the cereal, launching Crunchy Nut ‘Nut Butter Bars’ allows us to.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

We often talk about the impacts Covid-19 has had on everyday work and life, although it isn’t the first pandemic that has made us pivot, innovate and rethink the way we do business – and it certainly won’t be the last. As humans, we are very resilient and one of our many traits is innovating to adapt for the way we want to live and carry out business.

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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

JULY 9, 2021

New technology can have an incredible impact on your business success. It can make processes quicker, cut down on inefficiencies and remove human error from important work. It is vital to implement new technology so that it has maximum impact and minimises any disruption. . To incorporate new technology in a business, you will need to ensure that you have a plan of action.

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Design Week

JULY 9, 2021

D&AD has unveiled the winners of this year’s New Blood Awards, with winning projects taking on a range of social issues, from healthcare to race. The annual awards seeks to champion emerging and young talent with a series of industry-set briefs across design and advertising disciplines. This year’s festival, which comprised a series of talks and workshops, was once again held digitally.

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Talking Retail

JULY 8, 2021

Boost Drinks is launching a competition to “find the best local independent retailers in the business”, as part of its 20th birthday celebrations. The “Local Legends” giveaway is running until October and offers one retailer the chance to win £20,000, if they complete an online application describing how and why they go “above and beyond”. This story continues at Boost celebrates 20th birthday with ‘Local Legends’ giveaway.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2021

From omnichannel excellence to personalisation and product development, savvy retailers all around the world have accelerated their digital plans to meet customers’ rising expectations in the past 18 months. . Inside Retail recently hosted a webinar with Tumi vice president Adam Hershman, Zalora corporate affairs director Christopher Daguimol and Imran Khan, consumer goods and retail industry director at Salesforce. .

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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.

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