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Window France Wins Creative Retail Awards’ EuroShop 2023 Best Stand Award

Retail Focus

The Creative Retail Awards, an annual event that celebrates innovation and excellence in retail, leisure, and hospitality design, has crowned Window France the winner of the Creative Retail Awards EuroShop Best Stand 2023. Over 1800 EuroShop exhibitors were automatically entered into the competition, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany from February 26 th to the 2 nd of March.

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7 Menu Design Ideas for Small Dessert Shops or Restaurants

Mindful Design

While you are carefully choosing your color scheme, furniture and lighting for your small dessert shop, cafe or restaurant, don’t tread lightly on your menu boards. As the one element that all people who enter your business will carefully measure and analyze, your menu display is not just a functional detail. So, think hard when […] The post 7 Menu Design Ideas for Small Dessert Shops or Restaurants appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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How Tag Heuer is evolving to stand the test of time

Inside Retail

Global watch brand Tag Heuer is gearing up to grow in Australia after going through a period of consolidation. Here, we speak with the brand’s general manager, Van Mulryan, about the new Tag Heuer boutique in Adelaide, the increased demand for luxury items and how her upbringing has shaped her career. Inside Retail : Can you tell me about the new store Tag Heuer just opened in Adelaide?

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woven bamboo installation by AIM architecture drapes over fashion store atrium in china

Design Boom

a wavy polished stainless steel ceiling generously scales up the height of the space. The post woven bamboo installation by AIM architecture drapes over fashion store atrium in china 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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Sephora UK Opens Its First Physical Store in Westfield White City, London

Retail Focus

SEPHORA, the global beauty retailer, has opened its first physical store in the UK at Westfield White City in West London. Customers, who had eagerly awaited the opportunity to shop in-store after the unprecedented demand following the launch of its website and app last autumn, can now enjoy a retail space spanning over 6,000 square feet. The store boasts next-generation design features that enhance the retail experience for customers, including soft geometric shapes, ambient lighting, textured

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Innovative digital design and data visualizations that shed light on global warming

Design Wanted

To get a step closer to the world 2.0 that we all want, there’s been a rise in groundbreaking softwares and web design enhancing the power […] The post Innovative digital design and data visualizations that shed light on global warming appeared first on DesignWanted.

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F.O.G. architecture inspires new perspectives to shopping with collage city in beijing

Design Boom

mirror fragments, floating corridor and winter playground are the names of the three main design features in F.O.G. architecture's collage city. The post F.O.G. architecture inspires new perspectives to shopping with collage city in beijing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Next Announces Return to Gloucester Quays Shopping Centre

Retail Focus

Peel L&P has announced that NEXT, the renowned British retailer, will be making its return to Gloucester Quays, the premier outlet and dining destination in the South West. The retail giant is set to open its doors later this spring, following a record-breaking 2022 sales period for Gloucester Quays. The 10,441 sq ft store will be located opposite M&S Outlet and will feature NEXT’s clearance collections across women’s, men’s, and children’s fashion, as well as hom

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Everything Must Dough: Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts at the last minute before shops close for one week only

Retail Times

Krispy Kreme is bringing joy to doughnut lovers by giving them the chance to snap up last-minute boxes of doughnuts for FREE.

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Best Jumpers takes out MFF national designer award, pocketing $130,000

Inside Retail

Best Jumpers has won this year’s National Designer Award at the Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival, taking home a prize pool of $130,000. The fashion program, now in its 27th year, awards and celebrates Australian fashion designers in their formative years of business — providing finalists opportunities through mentorship, networking and industry exposure.

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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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3M Office by Vacons Architects

Retail Design Blog

PLANET theme is a modern, inspiring design concept for 3M offices. The goal of Vacons Architects is to bring life.

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SPORT 2000 Launches New “Home of Experts” Retail Concept for Global Expansion

Retail Focus

Creative agency, Mynt , has designed a new retail concept for SPORT 2000, the international sports retail giant. The new concept, which was first launched at the Tribeca Mall in Mauritius, is being rolled out into various store shapes, sizes, and formats globally. The 1,000sqm concept brings to life SPORT 2000 ’s new brand positioning, ‘Home of Experts,’ which was also devised by Mynt.

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Strong consumer demand for affordable, sustainable products will drive Fairtrade market in 2023

Retail Times

As consumers strive to become more sustainable, they are increasingly demanding ethically sourced products such as bananas, chocolate and coffee, says the Fairtrade Foundation as its annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign gets under way.

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Aje co-founders step up, appointing three divisional CEOs

Inside Retail

The co-founders of Australian fashion company Aje – Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest – are stepping up into new roles and appointing CEOs to each of the company’s three operating divisions as the company pursues international growth. Norris will move into the new role of group CEO at Aje Collective, overseeing its three divisions: Aje, Aje Athletica and the beauty brand Ikkari.

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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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What does it mean to design an ergonomy-proof kitchen

Design Wanted

Doimo Cucine is an Italian brand producing kitchens. Their catalog is characterized by an infinite offer of color and material variations, as many kitchens’ catalogs are. […] The post What does it mean to design an ergonomy-proof kitchen appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Sephora’s First UK Store Opens Today in Westfield White City

Retail Focus

SEPHORA , the global beauty retailer, is set to open its first physical store in the UK today at Westfield White City in West London. After the unprecedented demand following the launch of its website and app last autumn, British customers will now be able to shop in-store across a space spanning over 6,000 square feet. The store boasts next-generation design features that will enhance the retail experience for customers, such as soft geometric shapes, ambient lighting, textured finishes, and su

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Branding sustainability into commerce

Retail Times

Sustainability is rising in importance in the complex mix of factors that go to make up brand equity.

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From Snoop Dogg to DVF: How collabs help drive growth at Skechers

Inside Retail

Skechers has teamed up with renowned apparel brand Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) on its Endless Kisses Capsule range, which will see the latter brand’s iconic lips design feature on Skechers fashion sneakers, footwear and recovery sandals. The collaboration also extends to Skechers t-shirts, leggings, shorts and racerback longline bras, and marks the brand’s first coordinated apparel and footwear collaboration.

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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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Drytac materials to be showcased on leading manufacturers’ stands at Sign & Digital UK 2023

Drytac

Epson, Roland DG, Soyang Europe and Hybrid Services, the exclusive distributor for Mimaki equipment in the UK and Ireland, will all feature Drytac products on their stands. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce its products will feature on a number of stands at Sign & Digital UK 2023.

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Sephora UK Celebrates First Store Opening with Glamorous VIP Launch Event

Retail Focus

Sephora, the international beauty retailer, has marked its first physical store opening in the UK with a star-studded launch event. The event was held at the largest retail destination in Europe and attracted a host of VIP guests, including Gemma Collins, Ekin Su, Leomie Anderson, Louise Roe, and Bimini. The London store is set to become a “must-see” destination for beauty lovers, with an exciting program of activities hosted by local icons developed for its opening week.

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Tesco report highlights £100m investment made in communities across UK

Retail Times

A community group that works with teenagers at risk of getting caught up in knife crime is just one of more than 50,000 projects across the UK that have received funding through Tesco Community Grants since their inception.

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Four ways to support your team for better mental health 

Inside Retail

You’re probably aware of the critical role you have in the operations of your company, as a leader. But, do you know the impact you have on the mental health of your team? Recent research by The Workforce Institute at UKG , indicates that 69 per cent of people think their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist or doctor, and a similar impact on their partner.

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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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Polish brand Artu hits the nail once again with a new collaboration with Moritz Putzier

Design Wanted

With a successful trajectory and only four years in the market, the Poland-based brand Artu, has paved its way to the home interior and hospitality market […] The post Polish brand Artu hits the nail once again with a new collaboration with Moritz Putzier appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Under Armour Opens First UK Brand House in Liverpool ONE

Retail Focus

Under Armour, the global sports apparel brand, has opened its first UK Brand House in Liverpool ONE in spectacular fashion. To mark the occasion, Liverpool and England footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold took on the challenge of taking a free-kick to smash open the windows and officially launch the new store. The launch event saw Under Armour athlete Trent Alexander-Arnold and football presenter Josh Denzel host a Q&A session with youth football athletes from local Tiber Football Centre.

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Conkr?ta by SEMITONE Design Studio

Retail Design Blog

Naming: The name “Conkrēta” is derived from the Esperanto word “konkreta” meaning concrete. It also serves as a descriptor of.

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Reserve Bank’s ‘sledgehammer approach’ leaves small businesses the victims

Inside Retail

Today’s Reserve Bank interest rate rise will force some local businesses – especially small retailers – to close, says National Retailers Association CEO Greg Griffith. The bank raised the official cash rate (OCR) another 0.25 per cent, taking it to 3.6 per cent – the highest rate in a decade – and warns that further raises are likely. The strategy of increasing the OCR is to increase the amount of money householders must spend on their monthly mortgages, reducing the amount they spend on disc

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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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Hong Kong’s push to become an international green technology and financial centre

Eye on ESG

In the Hong Kong government’s 2023-2024 budget , the Financial Secretary, the Hon Paul MP Chan, unveiled various measures to bolster Hong Kong’s economy following the Covid-19 epidemic, with a strong focus on promoting green and sustainable finance and technology and advancing the virtual assets sector (also reported here ). The following initiatives were announced, amongst others: Setting up of a Green Technology and Finance Development Committee which will partner with representatives from gr

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Bang & Olufsen and Tom Sellers Unite Film and Food in a Visionary Pop-up at Smallbone’s Luxury Pavilion

Retail Focus

Bang & Olufsen has launched a visionary pop-up in the heart of Knightsbridge, inviting Londoners to immerse themselves in an evening of cinematic indulgence at Smallbone’s Luxury Pavilion. The pop-up, which will be available for two weeks only, unites film and food in collaboration with celebrated two Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Tom Sellers.

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IKEA and Shelter launch roomsets revealing reality of temporary accommodation

Retail Times

IKEA and its national charity partner, Shelter, have today launched ‘Real Life Roomsets’ in four IKEA stores, alongside new research that reveals public opinion around the housing emergency in the UK.

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Simplifying the process: Why Koala is taking on the nursery

Inside Retail

Koala has grown substantially since its launch in 2015 with the brand expanding beyond its initial product line and into the living room with a range of homewares. Now, Koala is growing into a new room in the home: the nursery. For the past two years, the team have been testing and trialling a set of nursery products, called Joey, which includes a baby cot and mattress, a kids bed and mattress, drawers and a guard rail, in order to deliver the safest possible set of products.

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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