Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior Retail Consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. I. Introduction Significance of Store Windows in Retail Retail displays evolved from the simplicity of handwritten signs strategically positioned both inside and outside stores during the 1800s. The importance of using creative and communicative signage was quickly grasped by shopkeepers to capture the attention of potential customers.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Seed Heritage has launched its largest store with the reopening of an expanded site at Canberra Centre. The 900sqm store showcases the clothing company’s full offerings across the woman, man, baby, child, teen, and home categories. The expanded store marks Brandbank Group’s aggressive growth strategy, with 500 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Design Boom

DECEMBER 15, 2023

celebrating the brand's pottery roots, the space features dramatic angular entranceway, a meeting room ‘hut’, mosaics, and more. The post POLSPOTTEN’s amsterdam space playfully recreates heritage designs amid terracotta hues appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This New Year’s Eve, BrewDog is going to be partying like it’s 1999, rolling back drink prices in-bar nationwide to what they would have cost over 20 years ago, giving customers savings not seen this century.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 15, 2023

TORMAX was recently contracted by Permasteelisa (UK) to install their iMotion 1302.KI operators to the eight sets of swing doors that deliver seamless access into the new Zara concept store situated within the world-renowned, Battersea Power Station development. With a focus on clean lines and contemporary aesthetics, the door drives are discreetly hidden within each door lintel.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Relevant, helpful communication with customers post-purchase can turn brand followers into raving fans. Effective communication in this stage of the customer journey can be a key tactic in building long-term customer loyalty which in turn contributes to sustained revenue growth and an increased Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). From the moment a purchase is confirmed to when it arrives at the customer’s doorstep, Klaviyo ’s intelligent marketing automation tools track progress and inform cust

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Retail Works Inc

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Three ways to become a BOLDLY different store worth visiting in person. Our mobile devices have made it super easy to make purchases without leaving our homes. That’s why creating a memorable customer experience is a critical factor in becoming a successful brick and mortar retailer. 1) Demand Attention with a Striking Storefront Wow with avant-garde.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hammerson is pleased to announce a flurry of high-profile new openings at Bullring & Grand Central, the culmination of a transformational year for the Birmingham city centre destination. Nike, Bershka, Pull&Bear, and M&S have opened just in time for the busiest shopping period in the calendar, alongside the famed Coca-Cola truck having arrived at the destination last weekend, underpinning Hammerson’s strategy to enliven the asset with new brands, concepts and market firsts.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Fawkner Property has agreed to acquire Cairns Central from Lendlease-managed Australian Prime Property Fund Retail (APPF Retail) for about $390 million. The largest shopping centre in Far North Queensland, Cairns Central boasts 51,972sqm of gross lettable area and more than 180 tenants including Myer, Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Target, and Event Cinemas. “With the strategic divestment of this asset, APPF Retail will be able to close out the remaining redemption requests in the fund, providi

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Design Middleeast

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Janus Rostock, a multi-award-winning architect and urban designer, has returned to AECOM as the Vice President & Regional Director for Urbanism+Planning and Architecture+Interiors, AECOM in the Middle East and Africa, with the goal of further elevating the local architecture brand. With over 25 years’ architecture and urban design experience, Rostock’s unique Scandinavian design ethos and leadership style has transformed places and teams through his inclusive, engaging and human-centric desi

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Designer Rafael Prieto has lined tableware store in New York City with wallpaper made from photos taken in the south of France and antique furniture. Located at 181 Lafayette Street in SoHo, the Gohar World store showcases tableware products designed by sisters Laila and Nadia Gohar. The Gohar World store is lined with wallpaper created using designer Rafael Prieto's photos "Gohar World is a tableware universe that embraces tradition, time, craft, and humour," said the duo, who founded their bra

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Competition is fierce in the retail sector as traditional brick-and-mortar businesses face the digital revolution. Data is key for all-sized retailers, not only to assess how far they’ve come but to provide a clear direction for the future. That’s easier said than done, though, which is where forecasting comes in place, providing an opportunity for growth and success even in the most unpredictable market conditions.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Green Cup has opened its seventh store in Hawksburn Village as part of its Australian expansion plans. Located in the heart of Hawksburn Village, Malvern Road, Prahran, the location has an interior design collaboration with luxury design firm Hecker Guthrie. It combines luxurious features with raw materials such as wood, steel, concrete, and fibreglass to create a modern and sophisticated atmosphere.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Designed by Serena Papait, Moon chair embodies a unique approach to design and ergonomics, creating a remarkable sensation of weightlessness and gravity-defying comfort. In 2023, the […] The post Infinite design innovation and ergonomics intertwine to create a harmonious form 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.

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E Delevry

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Each year, DeliveryX starts to look ahead to the coming new year in a series of predictions. Simon Jones , sales executive at Exotec has outlined his warehouse automation trends for 2024. Simon Jones , sales executive Exotec The warehouse automation market is expected to continue to grow by around 15% annually between now and 2027. As we look ahead to 2024, there are a number of trends that will not only drive this growth, but also determine the direction in which the sector is evolving.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Edi Moraes, Media Buyer, Upbeat Agency talks about the reasons why your TikTok ads may not be spending. The TikTok made me buy it hashtag has become a global phenomenon. Viewed more than 77.4 billion times (more if you include #tiktokmademebuythis), on diverse promoted products, it’s a clever marketing ploy that has woken many retailers and etailers to the potential of TikTok as an advertising platform.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

After laying low Down Under for the past few years, premium denim label Ksubi warmed its Bondi Beach House pop-up on Thursday with an influential guest list. It comes as the brand plans to open new stores in Sydney and Melbourne in early 2024. Ksubi’s return to operating stand-alone stores in Australia has been a long time coming. When Inside Retail spoke with current CEO Craig King back in 2018 it was established that the company was scouting for CBD locations in both Melbourne and Sydney.

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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Vernacular architecture whispers the wisdom of the ages, harmonizing and embracing its materials’ warmth. Bodega is a product of a.

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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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Retail Times

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! American Express continues its UK growth momentum with further high-profile businesses from a range of sectors joining the network. Taken together, these merchant signings represent thousands of new places that now accept American Express Card payments.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Victoria Square, the retail and leisure destination in Northern Ireland, has signed over ten national and international brands in the past 12 months, totalling more than 40,000 sq ft. Rituals is the latest brand to launch its 3,530 sq ft upsized location, creating the brand’s largest UK store.Located on the Lower Ground Floor adjacent to Ted Baker, it is also the debut of a new concept design that will now be rolled out across the UK.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Propel Group has agreed to sell its footwear business Rossi Boots to mining magnate Gina Rinehart’s S Kidman and Co. The group plans to use the proceeds to further invest in its Australian rural outfitting brand RB Sellars, with more stores expected to open across Australia and New Zealand. “Rossi boots has been wholly Australian-owned since 1910 and, together with our partners, it has been an honour to grow & develop this iconic Australian brand’s legacy of craftsmanship that is etched into

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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Background Siemens Gamesa engaged Amicus Technology to create a modern, flexible, and collaborative office space to enhance employee and client.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Antonio Lanzillo is clear when it comes to his vision for Italian design brand, Damiano Latini: “My goal is to be at the forefront of international […] The post “Design to surprise” is Damiano Latini’s mission, says art director Antonio Lanzillo appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This December Shoplight has launched Circulight, a new four-step circular scheme to encourage more sustainable practices in retail lighting. In an era where sustainability is paramount, Circulight demonstrates Shoplight’s commitment to environmental stewardship which is at the forefront of its innovations. The scheme can also form part of a retail brands story showcasing their commitment to sustainability across their property estate and operations.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Elevated and exclusive shopping experiences and products are fast becoming a way for brands to differentiate and create hype around new offerings and core products. New Balance has entered the beauty market in celebration of opening a premium direct-to-consumer retail store in Australia this December and it smells like luxury on and off the court for the apparel brand.

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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The convergence of ancient and contemporary, the blend of leisurely and swift elements, and the integration of rich cultural heritage.

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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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Retail Times

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As a general rule of thumb, breads are often pigeonholed as tasty but unwelcome carb generators, a rather lop-sided opinion of this popular mealtime staple, which if eaten sensibly can be a discerning yet versatile ‘energy essential’ packed with beneficial fibre, iron & calcium.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Christmas has come early for shoppers as Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet, The Boulevard officially opens the doors to two new tenants before the end of the year, signalling retailer confidence in the scheme. Joining an already strong offering of luxury clothing, House of Cavani opened at the Lotus Property owned shopping outlet on Friday 8 December 2023, where it will boast a range of contemporary menswear and formalwear, perfect for the modern gentleman.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Viva Energy has agreed to divest 25 Coles Express locations in South Australia to gain a green light from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) for its planned acquisition of OTR Group. OTR Group is a fuel and convenience retailer operating predominantly in South Australia while Viva Energy operates a fuel supply chain with retail sites across the country, including Coles Express convenience stores.

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Retail Design Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How to maximize the use of limited space? Both conceptually and visually, differential growth is used as a key element.

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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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