Jahabow
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
It’s easy to assume that cannabis sells itself, but that’s not necessarily the case. Your dispensary is like any other brick-and-mortar business, but the industry you’re in also lends itself to misconceptions and miseducation about your product. So it’s just as important (probably even moreso) to optimize cannabis dispensary merchandising as it is for any other line of inventory!
Design Week
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Warner Bros. has unveiled a new brand identity, which gives a new look to the famed “WB” shield, last updated in 1993. The design was led by Pentagram partner Emily Oberman and looks to position the entertainment company for the future. Over its near-century in operation, the WB shield has largely remained the exclusive symbol of the company, only occasionally being replaced and then reinstated.
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Rose
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The retail space is flooded with imagery – announcements, advertisements, signage, directories, screens, posters, you name it – and no matter where you look, there are dozens of brands fighting for attention. In such a crowded visual space, how can a product or display stand above the rest and truly pop? The answer is right there – POP displays! Otherwise known as Point of Purchase displays or marketing , POP displays are changing the way brands interact with customers in the retail space.
Natural Insight
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
After a considerable hit to the economy during the financial crisis, wages began a steady climb for workers in 2019; average hourly earnings climbed 3.2%. This is great news for the up-and-coming millennial and Gen Z workforce – but it still puts a crunch on employers. Start scrolling to read our secrets to slashing costs in your merchandising execution efforts.
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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.
Barber Design
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Coming soon to Covent Garden. Kompanero are opening a new luxury leather goods store designed by Barber Design for this designer brand, based in India. The store will be arriving just in time for Christmas in the shopping mecca of Neal Street, Covent Garden. The window graphics went up last week, all ready for the store fit out. Pop down soon to take and look and buy your loved one (or even yourself) something fabulous for the festive season !
Design Week
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
The Netherlands has unveiled a new international logo, created by Dutch design consultancy Studio Dumbar. The logo is how the country will be recognised internationally from now on, and part of a wider update to the country’s identity. The updated logo — which cost £170,000 — retains the previous design’s orange colour, a shade associated with the country’s royal family, the House of Orange.
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Retail Design Solutions
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
We’ve been doing some ‘essential research’ in the network of amazing Tap houses which have sprung up at the brewery’s in Hackney in the East end since the resurging interest in craft beers and ales over the last few years. It’s great to see the creativity that goes hand in hand with the culture that surrounds these venues…the simple, paired back, mend and make do style on a budget which although rough and ready just goes to prove that you can create some warm and we
Barber Design
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
This month we are taking a look at 17 inspiring jewellery shop designs, in the first of a new series of blog posts exploring how different retail sectors use distinct strategies in both their retail interiors and their approach to customer experience design. We’ve included links to virtual tours of the stores where possible so you can take a nose around and explore them without getting out of your seat.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries — an object-rich exhibition with over 3,000 items tracking the history of medicine — is opening at the Science Museum. They are the largest galleries exploring the history of medicine in the world, with items ranging from an iron lung to the world’s first MRI scanner and a scale model of a 1930s hospital.
Firefly Store Solutions
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Black Friday is a hectic yet opportune time for your business – according to The Balance, Thanksgiving and Black Friday are two of the busiest days for brick and mortar stores. Shoppers are getting ready for the holidays and can't wait to browse your store for the latest trends at a great price. The days leading up to this event can seem like a lifetime, and then bam!
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
Design Week
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Farmacy, the popular plant-based west London restaurant, has launched its first residency at New York’s Chef’s Club Counter. The visual identity for the six-month pop-up has been led by London-based studio Here Design, and aims to “portray a sense of modernity, while also being rooted in something much bigger” Founded by Camilla Fayed in 2016, Farmacy has attracted foodies since inception with its biodynamic approach to food.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
A new typeface has been launched to commemorate the 30 th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Designed and developed by creative consultancy Heimat Berlin, the Voice of the Wall typeface allows users to create their own messages with real graffiti found on the Wall. Photo courtesy of Bundesarchiv. A canvas for discontent. From its erection in 1961, the surface of the Berlin Wall became an attractive canvas for those voicing their discontent.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The Atlantic magazine has been redesigned, with a new logo, typeface and guidelines for cover design. There are also updates to its recently-launched iOS app. The 162-year-old magazine is published ten times a year and covers contemporary social, political and cultural issues with a variety of guest writers. The December issue features Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tara Westover and former Secretary of State James Mattis.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Design Bridge has unveiled its latest work with department store Fortnum & Mason, which this time involves a “wild and rebellious” line of chocolate pralines and caramels. The treats, which have been labelled the “less traditional cousin” of the brand’s other confectionery lines, feature flavours like yuzu and chili, black truffle, and oud.
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.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The V&A has announced Gus Casely-Hayford as director of V&A East, its project comprising two sites — a museum and research centre — in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Casely-Hayford is currently director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. The London-born curator will take up his new position at the V&A in spring 2020 — the museum is expected to open in 2023.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
The Times Literary Supplement has relaunched itself, adopting a new name and layout across its print, online and app platforms. The weekly magazine has now adopted its widely-used acronym “the TLS” as its primary namesake, with marketing director Craig Niven saying this has been done to “dispel misassociations” about the publication. “We are not a subsidiary of The Times, and haven’t been for over 100 years,” he says. “We do not write solely on lit
Design Week
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
NASA has unveiled its experimental electric aircraft, which has been in development since 2015. The X-57, informally known as ‘Maxwell’, is the agency’s first foray into electric air travel, and its first manned X-plane in more than two decades. The aircraft has been adapted from an Italian-designed Tecnam P2006T twin-engine propeller plane.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Planned Parenthood, the US’s most widespread provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare, has launched a digital tool to help those seeking abortions. Abortion Care Finder provides users with location-specific information, which includes state laws, treatment requirements and the location of nearby clinics. “A dynamic, real time tool” It has been designed inhouse and is available on mobile and desktop.
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
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The B Team, a business-focused non-profit set up by Richard Branson, has been rebranded by London-based design studio, Nice and Serious. Launched in 2012, The B Team brings together business leaders in an effort to create more “sustainable” business practices, focusing on workplace equality and the climate. Its leaders include Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post and Kathy Calvin, CEO of the United Nations Foundation.
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