Design Wanted
JULY 31, 2024
This summer we taught a 10-day design sprint workshop in Taipei City titled “Gym Experience Redesign for LongevityTech Health Services,” […] The post Reimagining gym experiences: LongevityTech health service innovation appeared first on DesignWanted.
Design Boom
AUGUST 1, 2024
mind-bending artist alex chinneck transforms Hermés store in hong kong with extraordinary kinetic sculptures. The post Hermès hong kong comes alive with kinetic ‘living rooms’ by sculptor alex chinneck appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Retail Focus
JULY 31, 2024
This summer, as athletes prepared for the biggest competition of their lives, the prestigious Palais Brongniart was reborn as a haven to escape the chaos of the games. “The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker”, a brutalist-inspired safehouse, immersed visitors in the brand’s rebellious history, offering a journey through Oakley’s almost 50 years past, present, and the vision that shapes its future. “At Oakley, we don’t believe in predicting the future; we believe in creating it.
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2024
Carl’s Jr’s Aussie master franchisee CJ’s Group has placed its 24 restaurants in administration and appointed KPMG Australia’s David Hardy, George Georges and Emily Seeckts as voluntary administrators. After an initial assessment, the administrators will continue to trade four of the restaurants owned and operated by CJ’s Group. The voluntary administration does not include a further 25 restaurants which the CJ’s Group has sub-franchised.
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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.
Retail Times
JULY 29, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Costa Coffee, the Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop*, is proud to announce significant investment in 130 Global team members, offering them the extraordinary opportunity to be involved in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Design Boom
AUGUST 1, 2024
the maison portocale by L'AURA ORTÍN features a series of flexible fitting rooms with terracotta curtains and corrugated mesh walls. The post bridal catwalk meets flexible fitting rooms in terracotta-hued spanish store by L’AURA ORTÍN appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Inside Retail
JULY 30, 2024
7-Eleven Australia has launched a 10-store trial of the next generation Pay & Go technology to test new ways to give customers a faster way to shop. The new tech uses computer vision to enable customers to pay for their purchases without scanning items. Customers simply tap their debit or credit card or use the app to pay. The system automatically adds up the items, processes payment, and sends the receipt to the customer.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Sensyst designed and transformed a dated 90’s financial office into Gatestone & Co’s stunning 55,000 square-foot contact centre in Montreal,
Design Boom
AUGUST 1, 2024
textured stucco walls complement the stone's warmth, while stainless steel shelves, taps, and fixtures add a cool, precise touch. The post chunks of quarry stones welcome customers inside barcelona’s aesop diagonal store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2024
SpaceandPeople , leaders in delivering high footfall spaces to retailers for nearly 25 years, has created a revolutionary new end-to-end service for brands and businesses who want a fully flexible physical mid mall retail solution. Rock Up and Pop Up has been specifically designed to allow any business – regardless of size or budget – to bring a tailored, in-person retail experience to shopping venues and travel hubs across the UK and Europe.
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
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2024
Mosaic Brands has confirmed it will report trading and statutory losses for the last fiscal year, with a pretax deficit in the range of $15 million to $20 million expected. The fashion retailer forecasts an operating EBITDA loss of between $5 million and $10 million. The company said it continues to anticipate a recovery in the first half of the current fiscal year as it works on resolving operational issues.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 29, 2024
This store is part of a wider re-thinking of Luca Faloni’s boutiques worldwide. Alongside this store, the team worked on.
Dezeen
JULY 28, 2024
A hand-painted tile mural covers the front of this Miami Design District boutique designed by New York studio Sugarhouse Design and Architecture for fashion brand Cult Gaia. Sugarhouse Design and Architecture designers Jess and Jonathan Nahon followed up their New York City store for Cult Gaia founder Jasmin Larian Hekmat with a flagship in Miami intended to align with the brand and the location.
Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2024
M The Galleries , Washington, (formerly known as The Galleries) is preparing to mark its 50 th anniversary this month (23 rd July) with a new brand and an enhanced tenant line-up. The centre, which was acquired by national commercial property and investment collective, M Core , in 2022, has undergone a number of significant changes in the last two years.
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.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 2, 2024
Crocs says its net income rose by 7.8 per cent in the second quarter to US$228.9 million as revenue grew 3.6 per cent to $1.11 billion. Crocs brand’s revenue increased 9.7 per cent to $914 million with its direct-to-consumer revenue rising 12.5 per cent to $479 million and wholesale revenue growing 6.9 per cent to $435 million. By market, Crocs brand’s sales climbed 3 per cent to $489 million in North America and soared 18.7 per cent to $425 million internationally.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 29, 2024
White Bean is a cafe. It is an invitation-only cafe for the upper class of Jeddah’s society. The cafe will.
Dezeen
JULY 29, 2024
Design studio Tutto Bene looked to surrealist artworks and Italian modernist exhibition design when creating the interior for this eyewear store in Islington, north London. Set in the Angel area, the 60-square-metre store belongs to eyewear brand Cubitts and features an interior concept conceived by Tutto Bene based on the architecture of the space itself.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 2, 2024
There has been a lot of talk over the past decade or so about the idea of online retailers potentially replacing high-street shops as the first choice for consumers, but both sides have managed to find a balance so far. With that said, online retailers are leading their traditional counterparts in a number of areas, and there are more than a few things that brick-and-mortar can learn.
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.
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2024
Innovative, tech-driven e-commerce strategies can help optimise retail business models, and businesses that engage staff in this pursuit are best placed to improve theenhanced customer experience and simultaneously encourage talent retention. This was the topic of a panel discussion at the Online Retailer conference in Sydney last week , where five retailers talked about the misplaced fear around artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce and how it can be used to create effective content.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 29, 2024
Following no less than eight shop-in-shops at leading department stores across Seoul, the time was right for Spanish luxury brand.
Dezeen
JULY 29, 2024
Design studio Tutto Bene looked to surrealist artworks and Italian modernist exhibition design when creating the interior for this eyewear store in Islington, north London. Set in the Angel area, the 60-square-metre store belongs to eyewear brand Cubitts and features an interior concept conceived by Tutto Bene based on the architecture of the space itself.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 2, 2024
Deciding how to finance your next car purchase can be a challenging decision. The two main options are taking out a personal loan from your bank or accepting finance from the car dealership. There are pros and cons to each approach. This article examines the key factors to help you make the right choice for your situation when buying a new or used car.
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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.
Inside Retail
JULY 31, 2024
Officeworks opened its first store on June 16, 1994, in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond, with a range of 4500 products. Thirty years later, in 2024, that range has grown tenfold to around 40,000 products both in-store and online. From the beginning, the retailer has been dedicated to supplying customers with technology, stationery and office furniture.
Mindful Design
JULY 30, 2024
If you are a store owner trying to build a strong reputation, creating a distinctive brand identity should be a top priority. Your store’s interior design, and in particular, your custom interior design elements, play an essential role in achieving this goal. By incorporating fixtures that are unique to your retail brand, you can craft […] The post How to Boost Your Retail Brand with Custom Interior Elements appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
All Work
JULY 31, 2024
Traditional offices prioritized process, hierarchy, and task-oriented workflows, with spaces assigned based on title and status. Modern offices emphasize purpose, belonging, and community, promoting wellness, culture, and engagement to better accommodate employees’ evolving work needs. Creating a people-centric workplace boosts employee engagement, which leads to lower turnover, higher retention, and increased productivity and revenue for organizations.
Down inc
JULY 31, 2024
Down Inc.’s Quick Ship program is a game-changer for those seeking efficiency and convenience. Our most popular products are ready to ship by the next business day, significantly reducing the normal lead time of 5-15 business days, streamlining the purchasing process so you can receive your items in a fraction of the time. Let's delve […] The post Quick Ship Product Highlight: Decorative Pillow Fillers first appeared on DOWN inc.
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
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2024
Woolworths Group said that Natalie Davis has resigned as MD of its supermarket division, effective at the end of September. Davis is leaving to pursue an opportunity at Ramsay Health Care after serving Woolworths for more than nine years. “Natalie has played a key role in the transformation of Woolworths Group and Woolworths Supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand,” said Brad Banducci , Woolworths Group CEO. “For the last four years as managing director [of] Woolworths Superm
Mindful Design
JULY 30, 2024
In the fast-paced digital world, a five-year-old website is equivalent to an ancient relic. If your site hasn’t been updated in several years, it might be time for a serious overhaul. The reasons for this are numerous, ranging from new technologies and design trends to SEO requirements and user expectations. Here’s why your five-year-old website […] The post Why Your 5-Year-Old Website May Need a Redesign appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Retail Times
AUGUST 1, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! London-based Currys customers can benefit from a new tool designed to make shopping easier for customers with disabilities. The electricals retailer has announced an expansion of its trial with web-app ‘WelcoMe’ to 20 additional stores*, building on its ongoing success in the Birmingham region.
Design Middleeast
AUGUST 2, 2024
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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
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