Mindful Design
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
If you are a brioche-style doughnut lover and are working on appeasing your sweet tooth, Blondie’s Doughnuts is the place to be. We have recently helped the company design their physical location and came up with a doughnut shop interior design of a unique inspiration. The company’s original logo had been designed by their artist […].
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Retail spending increased 12.5 per cent in October as consumers spent $35 billion both in-store and online according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While year-on-year sales growth was strong, retail turnover fell by a marginal 0.2 per cent compared to September, marking the first month-on-month fall this year. Clothing, footwear and personal accessories sales were up 32.8 per cent while cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services increased by 35.3 per cent.
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Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
The retail environment has witnessed many changes during the past couple of years. Having found out that “traditional” management tools have become less relevant, brands were forced to rethink their processes to survive, stay relevant and true to their audiences. . During and following the pandemic, retail formats have changed on several levels. On the one hand, operational changes and on the other hand, changes linked to the user experience.
Design Week
DECEMBER 2, 2022
At Art Basel Miami Beach Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Viva Magenta, has been revealed by Eley Cheng, Pantone vice president and general manager, and Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Colour Institute – both wearing items of clothing that hinted at the vibrant shade to be announced. For 24 years Pantone’s forecasters have been choosing a Colour of the Year following a process where.
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Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
There was a time when no one could imagine a driverless car would ever exist. But gradually, what we once thought was impossible has become a […]. The post Our pick: 10 awe-inspiring driverless car projects appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Products shipped cross-border by Chinese online fast-fashion giant Shein have been found to contain toxic chemicals at rates twice the level allowed under EU regulations, according to a report prepared by Greenpeace in Germany. “Shein’s business model relies on the lack of enforcement of regulations designed to protect the environment, and the health and safety of workers and consumers, as the company routinely violates laws,” said the organisation.
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Design Week
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The jury is still out when it comes to AI’s impact on our future career prospects. Debates have raged aplenty. I’m not sure how I feel at this fledgling stage in the – admittedly impressive – technology’s evolution. Replications of specific art styles, from naïve drawings to detailed oil paintings have been held up as terrifying harbingers of mass redundancy for us mere mortals, with our pens.
Dezeen
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Avanto Architects and Joanna Laajisto have designed a logistics centre for retailer Finnish Design Shop that features warm timber, a foraged-food restaurant for staff and visitors, and views of the surrounding forest. Located on the outskirts of Turku, west of Helsinki, the logistics centre is the hub for storage, management and dispatch of products from the Finnish Design Shop , which says it is the world's largest online store for Nordic design.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Luxury Australian fashion retailer Oroton Group has reported an increase in profits for the full year. For the year to July 30, sales grew 22 per cent to $97 million driven by solid growth in the Oroton brand and despite the impact of Covid lockdowns and supply chain constraints, tax-paid profits reached $2.31 million. Physical sales grew 57 per cent, aided by brand marketing and exposure at the Australian Fashion Week, while online sales increased by 31 per cent as a result of increased investm
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
The new NBA (National Basketball Association) flagship store is situated within the newly renovated The Playce at Potsdamer Platz, a unique shopping mall in the centre of Berlin’s dynamic community. Its purpose is to create an opportunity for fans in the region to connect and engage with the sport and each other. The real differentiator for this store is its size; at nearly 1,000 square-meters, it is the NBA’s biggest retail space in Europe.
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
Design Week
DECEMBER 2, 2022
A two-day pop-up introduces a range of 20 creative businesses established with the support of the Royal College of Arts (RCA)’s Creative Brands Accelerator programme, which offers mentoring, commercial training and advice to RCA alumni. Designs on show span homeware, fashion, jewellery, ceramics and textiles, including those from Folium, an independent, artist-led publishing platform, Farphoria.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
According to a survey by Pureprofile, 58% of Brits are watching the World Cup at home with the top items purchased being snacks (28%), alcohol (25%) and soft drinks (25%). Pizza (20%) is a more popular food choice over party food (15%) and meal deals (9%) 41% of Brits said they will go to a. This story continues at Survey: could convenience stores be World Cup winners?
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Whether the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend was a success depends on who you ask. The US-inspired shopping event – which sees retailers across the country offer deals and discounts to tempt customers and boost sales – kicks off the peak period, and is routinely one of the busiest days on the calendar for shops, large and small. This year was set to be particularly busy and – according to early indications – customers came and shopped in droves, both online and in person.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
US fashion brand LoveShackFancy is to open its first European store in London’s Notting Hill. Founded by former Cosmopolitan fashion editor, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, in 2013, LoveShackFancy is a vintage-inspired clothing brand. The brand already has 15 stores, but the opening of its London store will be its first expansion outside North America. Advised by Bruce Gillingham Pollard, it has acquired 192 Westbourne Grove W11.
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
DECEMBER 1, 2022
ITN’s rebrand looks to reflect its evolution from a “legacy British news organisation to a global player in news, factual, sports, education and branded content” with a new animated logo that responds to its environment. ITN was founded in 1955 and is known for its news programmes, current affairs series and digital services across the ITV network, Channel 4 and Channel 5.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
There was a time when no one could imagine a driverless car would ever exist. But gradually, what we once thought was impossible has become a […]. The post Our pick: 10 awe-inspiring driverless car projects appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Finnish fashion label Vain has collaborated with McDonald’s to upcycle the fast food chain’s staff uniforms to an exclusive, stylish fashion collection. Inspired by McDonald’s “cultural omnipresence”, the collection features 13 looks and 27 pieces almost entirely crafted from the brand’s used workwear. Vain described the collaboration seem like a rather unconventional combination, “the project ended up feeling very natural from a creative point of view”.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Grosvenor has announced that exclusive footwear and apparel supplier, size?, has opened its debut store design concept at Liverpool ONE. Bolstering the destination’s premium retail line up on Peter’s Lane, the new 2,734 sq ft size? store is the third JD Group retailer to open at Liverpool ONE, joining JD Sports and Tessuti’s global flagship. . Spanning two floors, size?
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
Design Week
DECEMBER 2, 2022
In conjunction with its new phase of growth, creative studio NewTerritory has appointed Ben Harding as its new managing director. Since being introduced into the creative industry eight years ago when he joined WPP, Harding has worked as a strategic leader within various design agencies, most recently as chief operating officer at both Map Project Office and Universal Design Studio.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Encyclopedias call Arne Jacobsen the father of modern Danish design and the leading exponent of functionalism in architecture. The famous Danish architect and interior designer Arne […]. The post 10 most recognized Arne Jacobsen designs appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Multibrand food chain franchisor Retail Food Group says sales across its domestic network have grown 16.5 per cent in the first 21 weeks of this year. The company owns and operates Gloria Jean’s, Crust Gourmet Pizza, Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Cafe2U Michel’s Patisserie, Pizza Capers and The Coffee Guy. In August, the business reported that its tax-paid profits increased threefold to $5.3 million in its full-year results.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Sovereign Centros has announced the relaunch of leading fashion brand H&M at Merry Hill. The refurbished flagship store, spanning 26,000 sq ft, has allowed H&M to expand their offer, delivering an enhanced retail experience for Merry Hill’s visitors. The store reintroduces the brand’s popular collections of womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear, brought together by a refreshed interior design.
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Design Week
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Ragged Edge has rebranded IVF insurance product Gaia as it seeks to separate itself from an “idealised and misleading view” of IVF. The service provided by Gaia centres around making the treatment more accessible and affordable. As well as getting a personalised financing plan based on calculations of the number of IVF rounds that might be needed, people who do not leave hospital with a child pay.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and with a recent restyling, the MUMAC, located in Milan, keeps on growing and connecting with the coffee culture community […]. The post “Communicating heritage with an eye to the future” – discovering MUMAC with Barbara Foglia appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Global pizza chain restaurant Domino’s is set to open another 10 stores across Australia and New Zealand before the end of the year. Domino’s ANZ chief development officer, Cameron Toomey, said Australia is one of the more “mature locations” when compared to the retailer’s global markets. “We have shifted our focus from delivering the standard Domino’s store in a typical, metro location to also developing bespoke stores to get us into locations that we have not serviced.”.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Icon Outlet at The O2, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the appointment of KLM Real Estate to act on the retail leasing, working alongside incumbent, CBRE. Icon Outlet, which is anchored by adidas, Calvin Klein, Nike, Superdry, Ted Baker, Tommy Hilfiger, and more, is celebrating strong performance figures with a robust increase of 11% on 2019 half term sales and 25% increase on like-for-like October sales.
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Design Week
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Coffee company Mozzo has swapped its Italian-inspired look for an identity devised by B&B Studio featuring a new logo that emphasises connection and is designed to be animated.
Talking Retail
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The Mentos gum brand has launched a sour gum flavour. Mentos Sour Gum is initially being launched through the Co-op, but the brand hopes to add other stores soon. The new product is available in two flavours – Green Apple and Strawberry – with 15 pieces in a pocket-sized bottle. The new gum is supported. This story continues at Mentos moves into sour gum market with Co-op launch.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 27, 2022
Louis Vuitton on Friday announced plans to open a dedicated furniture and homewares store in Shanghai, a world first for the French luxury brand as it aims to expand further into lifestyle offerings to affluent Chinese clients. The appointment-only showroom, which will open on Monday, is located in a century-old three-storey mansion situated just behind Nanjing Road, the city’s premier upscale shopping strip.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The Pollen Estate has announced that ‘ Pop-Up at the Cop Shop ’, the Crisis at Christmas Pop Up, will return to Savile Row this December 5th-14th, 2022. The Christmas charity fundraiser will be hosted at the decommissioned police station, West End Central, on Savile Row. Back on Savile Row from the 5th-14th December, the pop-up will be hosting a calendar of events and selling brand new donated womenswear, menswear, accessories and gifts with all proceeds going to Crisis, the national charity fo
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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