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Five Reasons Why Pokémon Continues to Stay Relevant

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

My brother introduced me to Pokémon as a kid. On the long car rides we used to take when visiting family for the holidays, I would lean over his shoulder to watch him travel from Pallet Town to Viridian to Pewter, challenging gym owners and capturing wild Pokémon along the way. Whenever I glanced through the car window, the tedious landscape of trees transformed into a mysterious world full of hidden creatures and delightful possibilities.

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natural textures and earth tones wrap each surface of cavernous la nena cafe in dubai

Design Boom

organically curved surfaces, furnishings, and homewares handcrafted by artisans in spain spill across the space in fluid expressions. The post natural textures and earth tones wrap each surface of cavernous la nena cafe in dubai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sephora set to open in Westfield London

Retail Focus

Sephora is kicking off the year with the announcement of a new experiential store in London. The beauty lover’s ultimate destination is arriving in March 2023 in Westfield London, one of the Europe’s largest shopping and leisure destination. The 6000+ sq. ft store is set to showcase an exceptional assortment of products and personal services in a dazzling space that will feature inspiring innovations drawn from the Global retailer’s unique network.

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Game on: How H&M is bringing fast fashion to the metaverse

Inside Retail

Fast fashion brand H&M recently launched Loooptopia, a Roblox game focused on creating, trading and recycling digital fashion items. It’s the latest apparel company to set up a virtual environment on the platform where players can style their avatar and run or scoot around Loooptopia districts collecting tokens. . Loooptopia players can collect elements such as blank clothing items, colours and patterns to create new looks.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Louis Vuitton overhauls stores with Yayoi Kusama polka-dots and life-like animatronics

Dezeen

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton has transformed its stores across the world for the launch of its anticipated capsule collection with Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. The launch of the collaboration has seen a number of key stores across the world redecorated with Kusama 's signature polka-dots, life-like animatronics of Kusama painting in the windows of the stores and an inflatable replica of Kusama peering over the roof of Louis Vuitton 's Champs-Élysées store.

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Designing for our Future Selves

Design Week

Despite Census 2021 results showing that 18.6% of the UK population was aged 65 years or older, “the needs of older audiences are all too often overlooked by companies and designers”, says Josephine Chanter, director of audiences at the Design Museum, ahead of the opening of a new display exploring design to improve later life. Opening at the museum on 24 February, Designing for our Future Selves.

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T2 teams up with local Australian artists to launch teaware range

Inside Retail

Premium tea retailer T2 Tea has teamed up with emerging Australian creatives to unveil a ‘Kiss The Future Hello’ teaware range. Last year, the Australian company challenged artists to design a mug that represented their version of a “brighter, more positive future”. Based on votes, winning designs by Elaine Li, Sian Downey, Tammy Zhang and Alexandra Truong will be printed on fine bone china mugs, finished with 24k gold details and paired with a stainless-steel infuser.

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Biophilic design informs "otherworldly" moss-covered installation at luxury bag store

Dezeen

Creative studio Spacemen looked to biophilic design principles to construct a tree-like installation covered in moss, which forms the centrepiece of a flagship outlet for luxury leather brand Braun Büffel in Malaysia. Described by Shanghai-based Spacemen as a store that straddles an art gallery and a laboratory, the studio wanted to create an interior that would attract a younger audience and serve as "an abstract oasis" in Putrajaya's IOI Mall.

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UX designers see pay cuts as other design sectors grow in 2022

Design Week

A stabilising jobs market is signifying the end of a pandemic recruitment “bubble”, according to new data from global recruitment agency Aquent, based on its design placements made in the UK in the past year. Aquent’s annual salary guide shows that as the job market stabilises, with a slow-down from the “hiring frenzy” of 2021, normal levels of salary growth are being recorded for most sectors.

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Louis Vuitton takes over Harrods Façade to Mark Launch of Yayoi Kusama Collaboration

Retail Focus

Louis Vuitton has launched a brand-new collection with world renowned artist Yayoi Kusama. To celebrate the launch in a standout way, Louis Vuitton has projected a colourful, moving Yayoi Kusama polka dot design onto the façade of Harrods; the first brand ever to do this. Running from 6 th January – 13 th February, Kusama’s mesmerising, multicoloured, and immersive, vision will inhabit the iconic department store.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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Country Road brands to return to Myer after David Jones separation

Inside Retail

Woolworth Holdings’ sale of the David Jones department-store business has cleared the way for the brands of its Country Road Group division to return to the shelves of Myer. The Witchery, Politix and Mimco brands will launch at Myer from next month while Country Road – including Country Road Kids, Country Road Home and Trenery – will be stocked from July.

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4SPACE revolutionizes the design process with its innovative use of AI

Design Wanted

4SPACE strives to stay ahead by utilising cutting-edge technology and embracing artificial intelligence software. Since introducing this highly beneficial tool, designers have used the software in […] The post 4SPACE revolutionizes the design process with its innovative use of AI appeared first on DesignWanted.

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A gin released for Scottish Opera’s 60th anniversary mixes musicology and mixology

Design Week

Glasgow-based studio Tangent has created the branding and packaging for Suonare gin to celebrate Scottish Opera’s 60 th anniversary, working with local distiller Biggar Gin, with a project that blends “mixology and musicology” At the core of the concept was the collaboration between different artforms, explains Tangent designer Katrina High, who came up with the concept.

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How the Pantone Colour of the Year, Viva Magenta, can Impact Retail Businesses

Retail Focus

The announcement of the Pantone Colour of the Year is much anticipated and has become increasingly influential in the world of business, design, and brand marketing. But why is Pantone so influential? Why should a colour matter? And how can you use colours to positively impact your business? Viva Magenta! Four weeks ago, if you’d uttered the phrase ‘viva magenta’, people probably would have looked at you strangely.

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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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What Melbourne’s booming population means for Australian retail

Inside Retail

Following a population decline amid Covid-19 restrictions, the Federal Government’s Centre for Population report predicts that Melbourne will overtake Sydney as Australia’s largest city within the next 10 years. The implications will be felt by every industry, including Melbourne’s retail sector, but how so, and to what extent? According to The Age , Melbourne’s population size is set to increase by 1.8 per cent over the year to June, and is forecasted to rise by about a million people, to over

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Joyful design heritage. The discovery of Konstrukta toys design comes into production

Design Wanted

When the heiress of one of the most important 20th century industrial designers in the world finds the original plans, matrixes, and prototypes of a product, […] The post Joyful design heritage. The discovery of Konstrukta toys design comes into production appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Typographic Arsenal project seeks to build deeper connection with fans

Design Week

Arsenal Football Club has unveiled new artworks for the exterior of the Emirates Stadium, co-designed by a group of supporters, artists Jeremy Deller and Reuben Dangoor and graphic designer David Rudnick. Rudnick, who created bespoke typefaces for the artworks, is also working on an ongoing typographic project with the club, with the first new custom-made typeface family, Northbank.

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Stetson to debut first UK flagship in Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has announced the signing of iconic, heritage hat brand, Stetson, as their first UK flagship in Seven Dials. Positioned in the heart of London’s West End at 58 Neal Street, the new store will span 1,165 sq ft and include an eclectic range of the brand’s signature styles. Renowned for creating high-quality, durable headwear, internationally acclaimed brand, Stetson, create headgears for all lifestyles; whether it’s authentic Western wear, country-style outdoor fashion, timeless classi

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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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Mys Tyler’s in-app collaboration hub helps brands embrace diversity

Inside Retail

Mys Tyler has introduced the Contributor Hub, an in-app collaboration platform that connects a wide range of content creators with fashion brands. The Contributor Hub seeks to make it easier for brands to interact with minority artists and a diverse range of talent, and it stems from research Mys Tyler performed mid-last year highlighting the lack of representation perceived by Australian women in fashion advertising.

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Whole Foods Settles BIPA Voiceprint Class Action

Hunton Andrews Kurth

On January 3, 2023, an Illinois state court entered a preliminary approval order for a settlement of nearly $300,000 in a class action lawsuit against Whole Foods for claims that the company violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). The plaintiffs alleged that Whole Foods unlawfully collected voiceprints from employees who worked at the company’s distribution centers.

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What will product design look like in 2023?

Design Week

Rather than predictions about a new aesthetic, what interests us at PriestmanGoode is how design will drive change, leading to improvements in people’s lives and a more optimistic future for the planet. Beyond delivering the physical and tangible, design can lead new conversations and provoke different perspectives to resolve critical challenges.

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Jeroboams launch their new retail concept in Wimbledon

Retail Focus

For over thirty years, Jeroboams have been at the heart of some of London’s oldest neighbourhoods; offering a wealth of experience in fine wines, as well as beers, spirits, charcuterie and cheeses. Just last month, Impact Retail designed and implemented a beautiful retail identity for the Jeroboams Wimbledon store. Launching mid-December, the revamped store kicked off the festive season but the brand have big plans for the years ahead including innovative wine tasting and insight into investment

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

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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Early data suggests apparel, groceries drove December retail sales growth

Inside Retail

Despite inflationary pressures and rising living costs, retail spending increased 1.7 per cent in December, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse report, released by the Australian Retailers Association. Consumers spending on apparel rose by 6.7 per cent, on groceries by 6.6 per cent, lodging 4.1 per cent, electronics 3.5 per cent, jewellery 2 per cent, and at restaurants by 1.8 per cent last month.

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Farm-and-Ranch Retailers Merge

VMS

C-A-L Ranch Stores (Idaho Falls, Idaho) and Coastal Farm & Home (Albany, Ore.) have merged , creating a 54-unit farm-and-ranch retailer in the Western U.S. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Nolan Capital (Hermosa Beach, Calif.), Coastal’s current majority partner, will retain a majority stake in the combined business. “There are great synergies between the two companies,” said Tom Yearsley, CEO of C-A-L Ranch and the newly combined company.

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Airtasker collaborates with Studio Koto on brand overhaul

Design Week

Sydney-based online marketplace Airtasker collaborated with Studio Koto on an extensive rebrand and repositioning, including a bespoke hand-drawn wordmark and refreshed colour palette. The Airtasker website and app allows its users to outsource everyday tasks from business and admin to gardening and cleaning. Studio Koto was chosen as a partner for the rebrand for its strong track record of.

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Visual Merchandising on a Budget: Creative Ideas for Small Businesses

Retail Focus

As a small business owner, you know how important it is to make a good impression with customers. Visual merchandising can help you do just that, but it can also be costly. Fortunately, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to create a visually appealing store. In this blog post, we’ll explore some creative ideas for visual merchandising on a budget that small businesses can use to make a big impact. 1.Use Perspex Cut to Size.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

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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Finalists revealed for Inside Retail’s Retailer Awards 2023

Inside Retail

Inside Retail is thrilled to announce this year’s finalists for the upcoming Retailer Awards 2023 presented by Commonwealth Bank. Judges for the 2023 awards include Heather McIlvaine and Aron Lewin of Inside Retail ; David Martin, national manager of retail and e-commerce at CommBank; Reuben Casey, former CEO of Kathmandu; Colleen Callander, founder of Callander & Co and former CEO of Sportsgirl; Gary Mortimer, professor of marketing and customer behaviour at Queensland University of Technol

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IRI report: Price inflation hasn’t diminished thirst for water-based drinks

Talking Retail

Analysis from IRI’s data (from actual sales of FMCG products across Europe) for the year ended August 2022 reveals new trends across the global water category. Value sales in water-based drinks (excluding tea, coffee, juices & nectars and water additives) in Europe – has grown by circa 9% in 2022 on inflationary trends. It is.

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ThoughtMatter designs identity for misshapen food range

Design Week

ThoughtMatter has named and created the visual identity for US online grocer Misfit Market’s new private-label brand Odds & Ends, aiming to highlight the unique nature of its misshapen products. As well as making high-quality food more affordable and accessible, Misfit Market is also working toward breaking the food waste cycle. Odds & Ends fits into this goal as the range is made up of discounted.

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Lone Design Club Launches in Leeds Announcing A New Strategic Partnership With Landsec and Trinity Leeds.

Retail Focus

Lone Design Club (LDC) is delighted to bring in 2023 with the announcement of its new partnership with Landsec and Trinity Leeds. Lone Design Club will be working with Trinity Leeds shopping centre to bridge the gap between sustainable living and wellness brands with the launch of the “My Sanctuary: My Home” immersive pop-up experience. LDC is renowned for its dedication and success in creating innovative pop-up stores and unique events to support independent fashion designers.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.