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Suppliers: How to get your retail business customers to pay you quicker

Inside Retail

Options such as buy now, pay later (BNPL) services were first introduced to business to consumer (B2C) transactions, giving customers the ability to access products and services they need today while paying at a later date or over a series of instalments. . Today, new fintech innovations are making it possible for businesses to provide payment options and flexibility to their business customers as well.

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A’ design award and competition: 22 retail winners slide from bars to salons

Design Boom

from skull bars to fully immersive hair salons, we highlight 22 A' design award and competition interior retail designs taking creativity to the top - get inspired to submit for 2022! The post A’ design award and competition: 22 retail winners slide from bars to salons appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Nisa re-launches community awards for retailers

Talking Retail

Nisa’s charity Making a Difference Locally (MADL) has re-launched its community champion awards for retailers. The awards recognise two different stores each month – one over and one under 3,000 sq ft – with a £250 donation to a local good cause. To be in with a chance of winning, Nisa partners simply need to. This story continues at Nisa re-launches community awards for retailers.

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Yatofu applies festive hues to post office in Zhejiang

Dezeen

A gift shop and events space lie inside this post office in Zhejiang, China , which design studio Yatofu has decked out in red, green and white. Bund Post Office – which is shortlisted in the small retail interior category of this year's Dezeen Awards – is situated in Ningbo, a city in northeast Zhejiang. When Yatofu was tasked with designing the interiors, it first examined the duties of post offices and the ways in which different communities use them.

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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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Coles’ latest power agreement locks in 2025 renewable energy goal

Inside Retail

Supermarket Coles has finalised its plan to power its sites by 100 per cent renewable energy by the end of FY25, signing the last power purchase agreement needed to meet the target earlier this week. Recent agreements with Origin Energy, ACCIONA Energía, and ENGIE will allow Coles to cover its estimated energy costs from July 2025. Coles’ chief sustainability, property and export officer Thinus Keevé said he was proud that the supermarket has been able to cut a clear pathway to its renewable ene

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PHOTOS: Retail Design Pros Converge on Denver for IRDC 2021

VMS

The post PHOTOS: Retail Design Pros Converge on Denver for IRDC 2021 appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Production processes are put on show inside Dengo chocolate store in São Paulo

Dezeen

A see-through chute carrying cacao nibs winds above the heads of customers in this São Paulo chocolate shop , which has been designed by Matheus Farah e Manoel Maia Arquitetura. The shop is set inside the four-floor Dengo Factory on Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima, a major avenue in São Paulo that stretches through some of the city's most affluent neighbourhoods.

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Australia’s first Wahlburgers to launch before Christmas

Inside Retail

Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg’s famed burger chain Wahlburgers will open its first Australian store in Circular Quay, Sydney before Christmas 2021. The restaurant will be located at 7 Macquarie Street, Opera Quays, will be able to seat 250 guests, and is expected to employ 65 workers. Wahlberg said the they had “chosen one of the most iconic venues in the world”, and that the restaurant will have views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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California Law Mandates Gender-Neutral Toy Section

VMS

California has adopted a law that requires large retailers to create a gender-neutral toy section, reports the Los Angeles Times. The law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newson, will take effect in 2024. It requires retail stores with 500 or more employees to merchandise some toys and childcare products in gender-neutral areas. Stores are still free to sell other toys and childcare items in boy and girls sections as well.

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Post Office handles more and more cash as bank branches close

Talking Retail

The Post Office says it is shortly expected to exceed £3bn a month in cash deposits and withdrawals for the first time in its 360 year history. The continuing surge, which is begin attributed to bank closures, saw £2.99bn pass through post offices in September, according to latest figures. This is the highest ever in. This story continues at Post Office handles more and more cash as bank branches close.

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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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Paris’s new travel app lets people “start their day with a Bonjour”

Design Week

Sid Lee Paris has crafted the visuals for Bonjour, a new transport app designed as a travel companion for Parisians on their everyday journeys. The work was commissioned by transport operator Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), whose internal team worked on the app’s UX. Sid Lee was responsible for the naming, branding and strategy of the new platform.

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Why retail media has become the next big tool in performance marketing

Inside Retail

Retailers are sitting on a golden opportunity to create revenue streams from assets they may not even appreciate they own, let alone recognise their true value. “Right now, we’re seeing a once-in-a-generation shift that is opening the doors to a major new advertising opportunity for retailers and brands,” explains Troy Townsend, co-founder and chief innovation officer at The Pistol , a leader in marketing technologies and services.

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Cover Story plastic-free paint shop encourages visitors to play with colour

Dezeen

Finnish plastic-free paint company Cover Story has opened its first shop : a "paint studio" fitted out by interior designer Linda Bergroth to offer customers multiple ways to explore colour. The Cover Story Paint Studio is located in a small shopfront in central Helsinki. The brand considers this one of its points of differentiation from how paint is traditionally sold, on the outskirts of town in mammoth hardware stores.

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Country Choice unveils Scottish-themed food-to-go range

Talking Retail

Food-to-go brand Country Choice has launched a traditional Scottish range, with foods from leading Scottish suppliers. The range includes breakfast items, hot food and sweet treat options from suppliers including McGhees Bakery, Dessert Depot, Malcolm Allan, Brown Brothers, Mrs Tilly’s, and Hall’s of Scotland. The breakfast offering includes a Black Pudding and Potato Scone Roll, This story continues at Country Choice unveils Scottish-themed food-to-go range.

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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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How UEFA’s Euro 2024 identity represents the “real-life variety” of football fans

Design Week

The identity for UEFA Euro 2024 was revealed last week at Berlin’s Olympiastadion – marking a “new era” for the tournament, according to VMLY&R creative director Hélder Pombinho. Creative agency VMLY&R designed a flag-inspired logo, launch video, and bespoke typeface for the identity. The 17th edition of the European tournament marks the third time that Germany has hosted the tournament, and Pombinho was keen to take the identity in a new direction. “Pa

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‘More is more’: Q&A with Camilla CEO, Jane McNally

Inside Retail

Local luxury fashion brand Camilla is well-loved for its vibrant prints and colours, and glamorously distinctive collections. In this edited podcast interview with Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra, Camilla CEO Jane McNally discusses what makes the brand so unique, its online and digital growth, and its plans to expand internationally. .

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Russians’ search for ever more convenience creates big new opportunities for retailers

Retail Times

The Russian food retail market – one of the largest in Europe with an estimated value of RUB 17.4 trillion (or about USD 240 billion) in the 12 months to the end of June 2021 – has undergone seismic changes in recent years. The latest trend driving the growth of the sector is Russians’ increasing demand for convenience shopping, with new retail champions emerging as a result.

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Bisto supports premium range with TV advert

Talking Retail

Gravy brand Bisto is set to air its first TV advert in six years, as part of a £4m campaign to promote its Bisto Best range. The advert will debut tonight (12 October) during Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off and will remain on air until March 2022, supported by a partnership with Global Radio. This story continues at Bisto supports premium range with TV advert.

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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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World Illustration Awards 2021 winners explore life under lockdown

Design Week

The winners of the World Illustration Awards 2021 include work exploring life under lockdown and Oscar-winning film Minari. The annual awards are run by the Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with the Directory of Illustration. There were 20 category winners overall as well as four cross-category award winners picked from over 5,000 entries.

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Is brick-and-mortar retailing really dead?

Inside Retail

Industry pundits have long been tolling the bells of doom on the concept of physical stores. After all, why would customers drag themselves to a brick-and-mortar store when they can do all of their shopping online? For retailers, establishing and staffing a physical store is a significant overhead. Eliminating those costs and selling products direct to customers in their own homes sounds like a dream scenario.

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OMA Completes First Quadrant of KaDeWe Department Store in Berlin

Retail Design Blog

The first quadrant of OMA’s Berlin KaDeWe department store transformation opened its doors to the public, revealing a new approach.

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Plymouth Gin bottle heroes sustainability credentials

Talking Retail

Gin brand Plymouth Gin has unveiled a new bottle containing no single-use plastic and a reduced overall weight by 15%. The bottles are rolling out this month across Plymouth Gin’s entire portfolio, including Plymouth Gin Original Strength, Plymouth Gin Navy Strength, Plymouth Sloe Gin and Plymouth Fruit Cup. Toni Ingram, global brand director for Plymouth.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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The third edition of EDIT Napoli is ready to open doors from 29 to 31 October 2021

Design Wanted

Over 80 international exhibitors will bring to life the third edition of EDIT Napoli, the fair conceived by Domitilla Dardi and Emilia Petruccelli focused on design authors. From 29 to 31 October 2021, EDIT Napoli will host international exhibitors such as independent designers, brands and manufacturers, including Lidewij Edelkoort, Daniel Kruger for Galleria Antonella Villanova, La Manufacture, Stephanie Moussallem for House of Today, Federico Pepe curated by Federica Sala, while the prototypes

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‘Not about products’: The genius of Moncler’s global, digital runway event

Inside Retail

Luxury French ski-wear brand Moncler staged a very different runway event recently. On September 25, in the midst of Milan Fashion Week, Moncler created a fashion show which took viewers on a digital journey to five major fashion cities to revel in the 2021 Mondogenius collection. The show was thoughtfully hosted by musician and Moncler ambassador Alicia Keys.

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Moustakas Offices by Lab4 architects

Retail Design Blog

Lab4 architects created a clean and sophisticated style for the newly refreshed Moustakas offices located in Alexandreia, Greece. The project.

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Newsagents asked to display recruitment posters for newspaper delivery drivers

Talking Retail

Retailers are being recruited to play their part in easing the shortage of delivery drivers by displaying posters in their stores. The NFRN trade body has backed an effort by distributors Smiths News and Menzies to alleviate the shortage of drivers by displaying posters in-store or in another suitable place to attract new drivers. The. This story continues at Newsagents asked to display recruitment posters for newspaper delivery drivers.

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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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Neitiv enters the beer market with UK’s first range of Coconut Flower Beer

Retail Times

Neitiv has launched the UK’s first Coconut Flower Beer. With an exciting and unique tasting flavour, the new range of premium British lager uses nutritious coconut flower drops as a key ingredient. Entirely vegan, sustainably produced in the UK and with low-calorie content, the beer is the first of its kind.

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Embroidery, upcycling and scent making: Uniqlo amps up entertainment

Inside Retail

Uniqlo Singapore recently marked the 5th year of its Orchard Central Global Flagship, despite the pandemic presenting various challenges for the business locally. It follows a move last year to reopen its ION Orchard, Plaza Singapura and Orchard Central stores as Uniqlo Towns , a retail destination concept that offers shoppers varied experiences, from sustainability to local arts and culture.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Domestic and Overseas Manufacturing and Suppliers

Instore Design

The supply chain is having a reality check as ports clog, shipping costs skyrocket, and materials become scarce. This is more than an opportunity for "Made in the USA" to shine, for the United States to remain competitive, it's time to rethink what and how we offshore supplies and manufacturing for retail displays.

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Laila gears up for winter celebrations

Talking Retail

Rice brand Laila is rolling out a Laila Celebration range aimed at key festivals, including Diwali and Eid. The range includes a Laila Celebration Bhel Puri Kit (500g; £3.15), a Laila Celebration Pan Puri Kit (280g; £3.20), Laila Celebration Royal Choco Biscuits (102g; £1.10), Laila Celebration Cookies (400g; £2.55), a Laila Celebration Dry Fruits & This story continues at Laila gears up for winter celebrations.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever