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AIA Estúdio designs cave-like interior for clothing store in Rio de Janeiro

Dezeen

Organic shapes and stone -like surfaces characterise the interior of the Haight clothing store in Rio de Janeiro , which was designed by interior and landscaping design practice AIA Estúdio. A large pillar with a rough, textured surface dominates the 110-square-metre shop interior, expanding as it ascends before merging into the ceiling to create a cave-like space.

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Strand fined for fake discount claims after NZ regulatory probe

Inside Retail

Trans-Tasman retailer Strand formerly known as Strandbags has been fined $780,000 (AU $709,246) in the Auckland District Court after being convicted of misleading consumers over discounts. A Commerce Commission investigation found that between 2018 and 2020, the handbag retailer routinely advertised its products as if they were “significantly discounted or being sold at special prices” when they were not.

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Dolce&Gabbana launches Holiday Market pop-up at Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Dolce&Gabbana has launched an exclusive London pop-up in the heart of the Covent Garden Piazza, as part of the estate’s wide-ranging festive shopping and dining experiences. The special Holiday Market from the luxury Italian fashion house brings colour and typical symbols of Sicilian folklore to the Piazza, with the super-Instagrammable retail pop-up now open until 15th January 2023.

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this new pokémon center by I IN echoes okinawa’s ocean and landscapes

Design Boom

the entrance reveals an open-plan enclosure and continuous floor space resembling the architecture of an imaginary world. The post this new pokémon center by I IN echoes okinawa’s ocean and landscapes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

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.

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Lucky Opens Small-Format Grocery Store in San Francisco “Food Desert”

VMS

Lucky Supermarkets, a grocery banner operated by Save Mart (Modesto, Calif.), has opened its first small-format store. Taking over a former Walgreens location in San Francisco’s Bayview community, the new market measures 9459 square feet. Efficiency is the goal of the store, which carries about 15 percent of Lucky’s typical SKU count and includes convertible check stands that can be manned by staff or serve as self-checkouts.

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The strategy behind Chemist Warehouse’s online marketplace launch

Inside Retail

Chemist Warehouse announced the launch of an online marketplace last week in an effort to expand its online presence in the pharmacy, health and beauty categories. The platform, which was launched in partnership with Marketplacer, will be a closed marketplace, allowing Chemist Warehouse to pick and choose the suppliers and products it works with, ensuring every item meets its criteria.

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10 whimsical creations by Pierre Castignola that won’t leave you indifferent

Design Wanted

Design is more about asking the right questions than having the right answers and this is something Pierre Castignola – an Eindhoven-based designer, seems to know […]. The post 10 whimsical creations by Pierre Castignola that won’t leave you indifferent appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Target Debuts Larger-Format Store

VMS

Target Corp. (Minneapolis) has unveiled the next evolution of its new store strategy and store design. The retailer’s new, larger-format stores have about 150,000 square feet, which is roughly 20,000 square feet more than the chain’s average. The first outlet with the new look is near Houston, and features backroom fulfillment space that’s five times larger than previous stores of a similar size.

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Inside Designworks’ four-pronged expansion strategy

Inside Retail

After honing its existing portfolio throughout the pandemic, Designworks is looking to harness the substantial growth it has experienced to develop its local and international presence in the years ahead. Designworks is the wholesale arm of Brand Collective, which recently merged with Pas Group to form a $600 million business in April. Its portfolio includes a mix of about 20 licensed, vertical and owned brands, including Everlast, Mossimo, Bluey, Lonsdale, Umbro and Peter Rabbit.

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KENJI launches West Midlands flagship at the Bullring

Retail Focus

Hammerson has announced that KENJI, the East-Asian-inspired homeware and stationery brand, has opened its debut location in the West Midlands at the Bullring. Located on the Bullring’s middle level, the 3,250 sq ft West Midlands flagship showcases KENJI’s full range of eclectic homeware, collectable plushies and kawaii stationery ranges, alongside the brand’s extensive selection of East-Asian snacks and confectionery. .

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

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

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“Don’t do anything just for aesthetics” – Delo’s approach to design

Design Wanted

As a unique brand that implements a cultural role in every aspect, Delo’s holistic design approach creates high quality and sustainable objects and to form a […]. The post “Don’t do anything just for aesthetics” – Delo’s approach to design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Yorkshire Baking Company introduces Lemon Crunch Mega Loaf

Talking Retail

Having recently announced a fifth addition to the Mega Loaf range with the Sticky Toffee Mega Loaf, Yorkshire Baking Company is expanding its range once again with a six addition – Lemon Crunch Mega Loaf. The new product development comes in response to the growing demand for the Mega Loaf range and will sit alongside. This story continues at Yorkshire Baking Company introduces Lemon Crunch Mega Loaf.

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“Unkind and inconsiderate”: Why brands are leaving Twitter in droves

Inside Retail

The last few days have been particularly embarrassing for billionaire Elon Musk. The self-proclaimed ‘complaint hotline operator’s purchase of social media Twitter is the biggest story in tech circles, and not because it has gone smoothly. . Rather, the drama that is unfolding around his takeover has led many users, as well as crucial advertisers, to question whether they should keep using the service.

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Newson’s Yard unveils new brands

Retail Focus

Grosvenor unveils the design and interiors brands expanding into Newson’s Yard, a new sustainable design hub housed in a re-imagined historic timber yard, as the property owner supports the growth of the renowned Pimlico Road Design District in London’s Belgravia. Designed by Stiff + Trevillion , the innovative redevelopment of the 1840s buildings celebrates their heritage and character while providing five new retail units, two food and beverage spaces and nine homes.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

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.

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10 modern TV concepts that look great in contemporary design

Design Wanted

For interior designers, there’s always been a love/hate relationship with TVs. Modern homes aren’t imaginable without these devices, but successfully incorporating them in an interior can […]. The post 10 modern TV concepts that look great in contemporary design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Chupa Chups introduces new sweet treat Fr-ooze Pop

Talking Retail

Popular lollipop brand Chupa Chups is introducing Fr-ooze Pop, a new playful sweet treat with oozing candy gel. Launching this month, the latest addition to the iconic Chupa Chups portfolio is a fun twist on the classic lollipop and is designed to be enjoyed with friends. When the lid is removed, the lollipop can be. This story continues at Chupa Chups introduces new sweet treat Fr-ooze Pop.

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Strandbags rebrands to Strand after 95 years

Inside Retail

Trans-Tasman retailer Strandbags has changed its brand name to Strand as part of a multi-year modernisation strategy to attract new customers. The company will follow up the name change by investing in improving customers’ omnichannel experiences including modernising all systems, introducing automation and streamlining operations. Strand Group CEO Felicity McGahan said the brand’s legacy needs to “evolve” and attract a new generation of shoppers.

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Fenwick Newcastle reveals Christmas window theme Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf

Retail Focus

Fenwick revealed its much-anticipated Newcastle Christmas window theme Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf, which magically depicts the much-loved character Clarice Bean trying ‘exceptionordinarily’ hard to save her family’s Christmas and stop the Christmas spirit completely floating away. . This year’s theme was created in partnership with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Lauren Child CBE.

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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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Macy’s Seeks to Boost Underrepresented Retail Businesses

VMS

Macy’s Inc. (New York) has created a funding effort to advance entrepreneurial growth, close wealth gaps and shatter systemic barriers faced by diverse-owned and underrepresented businesses, according to a company press release. The department store chain has partnered with Momentus Capital (Washington, D.C.) to create the new initiative, dubbed “S.P.U.R.

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Food price inflation could hit 17-19% early next year, says analyst IGD

Talking Retail

The rate of food price inflation will peak at 17-19% in early 2023, then begin to slow over the following 12 months, suggests a new forecast by grocery market analyst IGD. Speaking at today’s Insight & Impact 2022 conference in London, IGD chief economist James Walton said the biggest food price inflation drivers would come. This story continues at Food price inflation could hit 17-19% early next year, says analyst IGD.

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Chemist Warehouse launches new marketplace with expanded offer

Inside Retail

Australian pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse has launched a new marketplace providing customers access to a broader range of products. Since physical stores and distribution centres are subject to limited capacity, the new marketplace provides both customers and suppliers with “unlimited digital shelf space,” says Nick Blatt, the head of e-commerce and digital customer experience at the retailer.

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RIXO opens its third store located at 44 Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

RIXO opened its third store located at 44 Carnaby Street, in the heart of Londo n ’ s busiest shopping area. The 995 square ft store opens this November. The RIXO Carnaby store is the ?rst to be curated with a design studio. The ?t out of the store will be vintage inspi r ed , keeping true to RI X O ’ s brand DNA. The store will hold all current collections and products perfect for gifting moving into the Christmas period.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

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.

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Showfields Debuts Home-Focused Store in Brooklyn

VMS

Lifestyle retailer Showfields (New York) is opening a concept store, House of Showfields, this week in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. “After three years of serving up the most unique brands and stories, we have launched a new concept store designed around the foundation from which our lives are built – the home,” the company says on its website.

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PRINTING United Expo 2022 Recap

Ultra Flex

After months of preparation, we were delighted (and relieved) to exhibit at PRINTING United Expo 2022. The Ultraflex exhibitor booth was one of 700+ exhibitors, and energetic, curious attendees flocked to our booth to see the newest and greatest products on display. Our products were creatively showcased in many applications using a Mad Men-era, retro NYC-inspired theme.

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Australia’s retail sales growth can’t last. Here’s how to prepare for it

Inside Retail

The latest retail sales figures are really quite incredible. According to the Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales rose by 0.6 per cent from August to September, the same figure as the month prior. It almost beggars belief considering interest rates have increased seven times since May with the Reserve Bank recently announcing another 0.25 per cent hike, adding an estimated $74 a month to repayments for Aussies with a $500,000 loan.

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Cubitts expands to Scotland, opening two news stores in Edinburgh

Retail Focus

Modern spectacle maker Cubitts has today unveiled two new stores in the heart of Edinburgh, its first sites outside of England. The stores, Cubitts Old Town and Cubitts New Town will bring the brand’s considered offering of spectacle making, eye examinations, repairs and services to the city’s residents and visitors. Taking the total number of UK stores to 15, Cubitts Old Town is situated on one of the most historic and photographed streets in Britain (West Bow), while Cubitts New Town sits oppo

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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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From stunning cars to well-known cameras: 10 most impressive Giorgetto Giugiaro designs

Design Wanted

Today’s automotive landscape is unimaginable without the cars that have come out of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s hands. His most successful models – like Volkswagen Golf and the […]. The post From stunning cars to well-known cameras: 10 most impressive Giorgetto Giugiaro designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Free Tour! What has Fixture Lab been up to in Denver, Colorado?

Fixture Lab

At Fixture Lab, we value versatility. We love being your go-to for a variety of needs, from lighting to heavy […]. The post Free Tour! What has Fixture Lab been up to in Denver, Colorado? appeared first on Fixture Lab.

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Kaddy to close consumer arm, focus on fulfilment for trade partners

Inside Retail

Wholesale beverage marketplace Kaddy is to restructure its consumer business into a pure-play B2B fulfilment service provider following a strategic review. Newly appointed CEO Steve Voorma said the business is generating growth momentum with Kaddy Marketplace and has “significant scalability” across the industry. Kaddy will now operate as Kaddy Marketplace for wholesale trading between buyers and beverage suppliers and Kaddy Fulfilment – a specialised B2B warehousing and logistics service to the

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The Fabulous World of Dior transforms Harrods for the Holiday season

Retail Focus

As the holiday season approaches, Dior has created The Fabulous World of Dior , a spectacular presentation illuminating the hallowed halls of the world-famous Harrods department store. An exceptional event combining the charm of the English spirit with French luxury and art de vivre refinement. A fervent admirer of England, from 1953 Christian Dior developed a powerful and unbreakable bond with Harrods.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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