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Hailing from Bangkok, Khong Ngamthin is the founder and designer of fashion label Heart Made, which offers products that combine old-fashioned techniques and contemporary design. He was inspired by the ancient Thai art of hand weaving, which his ancestors spent thousands of years perfecting. His sustainable products are designed to speak to a younger generation, and are a tribute to the craftsmanship of a bygone era.
Icon Outlet at The O2, the London outlet shopping destination, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the opening of Superdry, the premium apparel brand. The opening coincides with a record-breaking summer trading period across The O2’s Entertainment District and Icon Outlet. Superdry has opened its 3,541 sq ft anchor store on Icon Outlet’s upper level and forms part of the brand’s expansion in the outlet sector, with Icon Outlet marking the brand’s second outlet stor
Aiming to express the beauty of materials through clear-cut forms with a focus on the relation between the applied materials – Studio Rik ten Velden skillfully […]. The post A fascinating piece bringing fluidity and elegance together appeared first on DesignWanted.
If you pop over to Data Magazines website you will find an article that RDS feature in. We are very proud to say we have been voted one of the top 101 Most Innovative Cad Companies in the United Kingdom. It all started with CAD back in 1998 and we still use it everywhere in our business today but over the last 24 years we have integrated new technology into our workflows to benefit our clients, some of these are: Reduced costs (Timesaving Technology, Laserscanners, Drones).
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.
The future of the National Retailers Association is unclear after CEO Dominique Lamb resigned suddenly, within two months of the exit of long-standing chairman Mark Brodie. . Their departures follow a controversy surrounding the unexplained source of $430,000 in “policy services” in the association’s books. There have been allegations that the funds came from the tobacco industry to assist the NRA in lobbying in favour of the vaping industry.
Earlier this year, Toyota Motor Europe partnered with Dalziel & Pow to design the vision for the future of its European retailer network at a new site in Paris Nord. It confirms the central role of Toyota retailers in delivering to our customers an immersive brand experience as the company transitions to a mobility company. Toyota’s approach is fully consistent with its wider mission to go ‘Beyond Zero’ by providing memorable customer experiences which cater for all their needs.
Advertising – one of the most talked about facts of business life. Whether your business is selling lemonade on the sidewalk outside your home or selling passenger aircraft to other countries, the need to advertise is unavoidable. It can be as simple as word of mouth, especially if you are in the neighbourhood lemonade business, but the bigger and more widespread your business, the more complex your advertising campaign will need to be to ensure the correct level of market penetration.
Advertising – one of the most talked about facts of business life. Whether your business is selling lemonade on the sidewalk outside your home or selling passenger aircraft to other countries, the need to advertise is unavoidable. It can be as simple as word of mouth, especially if you are in the neighbourhood lemonade business, but the bigger and more widespread your business, the more complex your advertising campaign will need to be to ensure the correct level of market penetration.
The year is 1980. Only a select few understand the revolutionary character of the shift from mechanical and analog machines to digital devices. By 1989, 15% of households in the U.S. own a computer. Not surprisingly, the rise of video games coincides with the digital revolution. Once physical objects could be represented on a digital screen, people began transferring everything into the digital realm, including themselves in the form of “avatars.”.
Joyce Corporation, the listed franchisor and owner of retail bedding store chain Bedshed, and Wallspan and Kitchen Connection, says revenue increased 16 per cent to $129 million in the year to June 30, despite challenging operating conditions. Earnings before income and taxes rose 33 per cent to $32.2 million, while tax-paid profit from continuing operations increased 36 per cent to $17.6 million.
Battersea Power Station announces today that it will open its doors to the public for the first time in history from Friday 14th October 2022. Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street, which runs from the south of the Power Station, between Frank Gehry’s Prospect Place and Foster + Partners’ Battersea Roof Gardens to the new Battersea Power Station Zone 1 Underground station, will also open on the same day.
When a manufacturing customer stays with the same ERP provider for 25 years, the relationship is undoubtedly working to the benefit of both organizations. Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers, is proud to announce the 25 th anniversary of House of Doolittle ® as a loyal customer. Based in Arlington Heights IL, House of Doolittle makes calendars, planners, desk pads and other paper-based productivity products, for office, promotional, collegiate, and persona
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
You may know Bissell for their quality vacuums or their pet friendly SpotBot cleaners. Or, better still, perhaps you know the company is famous for having America’s first woman CEO, Anna Bissell. But what interests me is how Bissell became the launching pad for modern American advertising. Claude Hopkins recounts the story of his working for Bissell in his autobiography, My Life in Advertising.
Department store Myer has announced it will close its Frankston store in Victoria. . The retailer says it wants to divert resources to its rapidly growing online business and develop stores near the Frankston location, such as Southland, Chadstone, and Fountain Gate. “Today’s decision continues to deliver against our Customer First Plan where we will continue to make targeted improvements to our store network, reduce space and improve the overall offer for our loyal customers,” said John King, C
Shaftesbury has today announced that British fashion brand The Ragged Priest has opened a new flagship store in Seven Dials, the heart of London’s West End. The Ragged Priest’s Seven Dials site is set out over two floors, spanning a total of 975 sq ft, making it the fashion brand’s largest location to date. The new flagship store on 45 Neal Street provides a revitalised space designed using salvaged and recycled materials, including a 200-year-old church floor and reimagined Eko-ply fixtures mad
We make cabinets. We make drawers. We make front counters and work stations. This kind of stuff is our bread and butter at FC Dadson. But unlike many other millwork suppliers, we are a custom shop. We design and build fixtures for each of our customers based on their specific needs.
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.
CARU, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit of BBB National programs, issued a compliance warning last week reminding industry that the self-regulating body on children’s advertising and privacy intends to enforce its advertising guidelines in the metaverse, just like in the real world. CARU’s August 23 compliance warning puts companies on notice of what perhaps should have been obvious: its guidelines for advertising to children apply in the metaverse, too.
Sydney Airport has opened the first stage of its premium luxury retail precinct in the T1 International terminal. The 2700sqm precinct will house 19 of the world’s leading sought-after luxury fashion brands along with new concepts from Heinemann Tax & Duty-Free. The first phase of store openings includes stores for Balenciaga, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Bulgari, Moncler, Hermès, Loewe, Rolex and Saint Laurent.
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Wooden wall paneling has become one of the hottest and most popular DIY home design trends to add some interest and dimension to a room. Creating an accent wall or adding some texture or a different color to the wall decor of a room has long been a recommended interior design technique for upping the style in both homes and commercial spaces. . Wood accent walls have helped take this to another level, adding warmth and a rustic look to rooms as well as interest and color.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
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Most entrepreneurs understand that one big idea can make all the difference. A clear, compelling goal has the power to inspire your team and set you up as an industry leader. But you may be wondering, what’s stopping me from being more creative? . The problem is anxiety gets in the way of finding that one big idea. Anxiety can act as an emotional barrier that blocks our ability to be creative, to get stronger, and to be active instead of reactive.
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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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