Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As physical retail evolves, design and experience have become more powerful tools than ever. The Creative Retail Awards have recognised the very best in retail, leisure, and hospitality design & display since 2018. With categories including sustainability, omni-channel, technology, VM schemes, POP/POS, shopfitting, store design, experience, and innovation, the Awards recognise talent across the full spectrum the industry.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For more than two years into the pandemic, digital transformation and investment accelerated, and customers increasingly turned to online shopping as an alternative to traditional shopping. . However, as lockdowns and movement restrictions become more rare, what does this mean for the future of physical stores? Earlier this month, we heard from industry experts at Country Road, Klarna and Marketplacer about the latest trends they’ve seen in online and offline shopping, where the two are convergi

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Design Boom

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

the japanese retail store takes its cues from the architecture of a well-known french monastery. The post tsutsumi and associates forms labyrinth store in japan with romanesque concrete arches appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Labelled as a “mini-budget,” chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s emergency Budget of 23 September nonetheless includes tax cuts on a scale unseen for more than 50 years paid for by high levels of government borrowing. Kwarteng prefaced the announcements by stating that the current global energy crisis – for which he directly blamed Putin’s actions in Ukraine – required the same urgency of reaction from.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, who own and operate Icon Outlet and the Entertainment District at The O 2 , has announced iFLY , the indoor skydiving experience, is set to open at The O 2 mid-December 2022, in what will be the company’s first London location. The new unforgettable leisure experience, located within the Entertainment District at The O 2 , will allow beginners and professionals alike to experience the thrill of indoor

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Hermes will launch HermesFit, a temporary workout venue, in Sydney on the 14th and 16th of next month at The Hordern Pavilion. The HermesFit pop-up will be styled in the house’s recognisable orange, with graphic motifs adorning the walls. It will feature a space for scheduled workout classes such as a weights wall with Hermes kettlebells and barbells, a callisthenics course inspired by silk, a boxing ring that serves as a photo booth, and a juice bar.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Design Declares – a climate emergency declaration campaign – has launched, seeking to position designers alongside “policy makers, campaigners and scientists” in the climate action movement. The campaign targets communication, digital, industrial, and service designers and aims to encourage them to take action through eight “Acts of Emergency” According to Thomas Matthews founding director Sophie.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Maserati is pleased to unveil its new global retail store concept, debuting with the opening of a new space in the heart of Milan’s historic and elegant Magenta district. Intended to express the Italian House’s power and prowess in Italian luxury craftsmanship, the innovative retail concept combines the refinement of a sartoria – a tailor’s atelier – with the rawness of an officina – a workshop, allowing clients to unleash their creative passion to bring to life their own bespoke vision of t

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if Black Friday, Cyber Monday and any other seasonal event would be met with zero slowdowns or downtime due to traffic peaks? Yet, most retailers face issues increasing website capacity during these critical times. The result: Annoyed customers and missed revenue. With an increasing demand for elastic e-commerce capacity, it’s time for brands to switch to cloud-native e-commerce – and make downtime and crashes a thing of the past. .

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All Work

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The term “biophilia” was created by psychoanalyst Erich Fromm who believed humans are genetically designed to thrive in natural settings/nature. . Popular biophilic projects often fail to consider the impact of their greenwashing (false impression of sustainability). . According to Daniel Jaconetti, National Sustainable Design Practice Leader at HED, in order to make the most impact as well as go beyond greenwashed aesthetics, biophilic design should assist in increasing the overall sustainabi

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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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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Science and Industry Museum (SIM) in Manchester has released a tender valued at £50,000 for the interpretive design of its permanent gallery, Power Hall. The industrial heritage gallery is a Grade II listed building and houses one of the UK’s largest collections of working 19th and early 20th century steam engines, most of which were built in Manchester.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Hammerson has announced that KENJI, the East-Asian inspired homeware and stationery brand, has selected Bullring for the brand’s first location in the West Midlands. . Opening this autumn, the new 3,250 sq ft store will be located on Bullring’s middle level and showcase the brand’s full range of eclectic homeware, collectable plushies and kawaii stationery ranges.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Woolworths Group has named Daniel Hake as the new MD of Big W operations and Von Ingram as head of the group’s non-food retail businesses including Big W, MyDeal, PetCulture and HealthyLife. Hake joined Woolworths Group in May 2018 and was most recently its commercial director of merchandising and customer value in Woolworths Supermarkets. Prior to this, he was GM of customer transformation and digital strategy for WooliesX and Woolworths Group.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The game of chess has been around for centuries. These two chess sets will make you appreciate this wonderful game even more. It’s intergenerational – where […]. The post 2 chess sets that bring out old-school entertainment, with a twist appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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.

Consumer

Design Week

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Pentagram partner Luke Hayman has led the graphic redesign of US daily newspaper the Philadelphia Inquirer, with a strong focus on more dynamic use of typography. Having been in-print since 1829, the paper is a well-established news source across the city. The brief from the Philadelphia Inquirer team asked Pentagram to create easy-to-navigate page templates that would “streamline production” and.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Ribble Cycles wins the Omni-channel Experience award at the Creative Retail Awards 2022. The Creative Retail Awards ‘is a dynamic and exciting annual event designed to recognise and reward innovation and excellence in retail design and experience. The awards showcase the very best talent across the full spectrum of the industry and from across the globe’. .

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Appliance retailer Dyson has opened a Dyson Demo Service Centre at Sydney’s Moore Park. The space features a walk-in service bar designed to coach owners on how to resolve machine faults at home, a retail area where experts offer live demonstrations and recommendations coupled with other offerings such as gift wrappings and personalisation services.

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RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Recently I had the opportunity to learn from Manhattan Associate’s Sebastian LeFebure about supply chain innovation based on customer purchasing changes. LeFebure shares insight to the RetailMinded.com audience elaborating on this conversation, ultimately revealing how the movement to D2C is a supply chain revelation that brands such as Adidas and Nike have found success with.

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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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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The Victoria & Albert Museum’s (V&A) new exhibition Hallyu! The Korean Wave opens with the frenetic energy of K-culture – loud, vibrant, constantly moving – its title displayed across multiple screens among rotating clips of PSY’s viral 2012 hit Gangnam Style. Curated by Rosalie Kim and Yoojin Choi, it is the first major exhibition to survey the South Korean culture that has recently swept the.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

When Edinburgh Gin wanted to open its latest pop-up store in Edinburgh city centre, they tasked Exhibeo VM to design a store which reinforced the company’s branding, whilst creating a lasting visual impact. Using a colourful, textured look to elevate the customer experience and entice shoppers into the store, Exhibeo VM specified Forbo Flooring Systems’ adhesive-free Modul’up range in the Coral Terrazzo colourway, to bring the vision to life.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Budget apparel retailer Best & Less Group (BLG) CEO Rodney Orrock will be taking a three-month sabbatical from the company, for medical reasons. Former MD and current non-executive chair Jason Murray will take over Orrock’s responsibilities effective immediately. “Our business is in strong shape and the company remains focused on trading through the important Black Friday and Christmas trading periods and executing our growth strategy,” said Murray.

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Creative Displays Now

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In today’s retail environment, point of purchase (POP) displays are a crucial tool for driving sales and brand awareness. But with so many products on the market, how do you design a display that will stand out? In this article, we’ll share tips on creating an award-winning POP display. From materials and branding to layout and packaging, we’ll share everything you need to know to create a display that grabs attention and makes sales.

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Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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Global Shop

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Everyone knows ERP software is required to compete in today’s aggressive manufacturing market, but it’s no longer enough to simply have an ERP system. The most successful manufacturers incorporate ERP software into every critical aspect of their shop floor, and it’s time for you to join the winner’s circle. You might be asking how the winners – your competition – set themselves apart.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Dalziel & Pow continue their partnership with Zürcher Kantonalbank, to reimagine the retail banking proposition and experience, which now sees the most recent launch of their flagship “Branch of the Future” experience in Winterthur. This flagship follows the success of the ‘test and learn’ pilot that opened in early 2020 in Stettback, near Zurich, which helped inform the thinking and design for the flagship experience.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Spin Master, the owner of the toy brand Paw Patrol, has partnered with TerraCycle and ToyWorld to expand a toy recycling program. . The addition of ToyWorld stores as collection points significantly expands the initiative that was first introduced last year. Consumers can now drop off damaged or outdated toys of any brand at any of the 40 Toyworld locations nationwide – or ship them directly to TerraCycle.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

With a riveting approach to art that is highly methodical but playful for unexpected moments to happen – Swiss artist Fabian Oefner brilliantly creates carefully orchestrated […]. The post Innovative sculptures that experiment with our perception of reality appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The post Top 10 Best (Free) Things to See in DFW in 2022 appeared first on The Trade Group.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The online marketing industry is constantly evolving as retailers are always looking to improve their online marketing techniques to meet the demands of their customers. In what follows, we discuss the top 2022 e-commerce technology improvements guaranteed to develop your business. . Mobile Marketing . Mobile commerce is any marketing activity, which retailers use in promoting their services and products through mobile devices.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Australian-owned accessories brand Alf The Label will now be stocked at couture New York boutique, Flying Solo. Not only is this the brand’s first major international expansion, but it will also be the first parenting brand to be featured at next year’s New York Fashion Week. Sophie Doyle, founder and creative director of Alf The Label, said despite the challenges of the pandemic, the brand has “seen remarkable growth” which is showing no sign of slowing down.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Labelled as a “mini-budget,” chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s emergency Budget of 23 September nonetheless includes tax cuts on a scale unseen for more than 50 years paid for by high levels of government borrowing. Kwarteng prefaced the announcements by stating that the current global energy crisis – for which he directly blamed Putin’s actions in Ukraine – required the same urgency of reaction from.

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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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