Design Boom
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
the pavilion fuses traditional asian architecture and modern design, generating an iconic addition to the well-known amanpuri resort in phuket. The post kengo kuma tops retail pavilion in thailand with rhythmic sequence of floating roofs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Aldi Corner Store in North Sydney has debuted a first of a kind pizza-making robot vending machine, dubbed Pizzabot. The collaboration with Bondi startup Placer Robotics, will serve restaurant-grade pizzas in two minutes for a limited time. The vending machine is designed and manufactured in Australia. Huw Longman, director of Aldi Corner Store commented: “We understand our shoppers are motivated by quality, value and supporting local.
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Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Shaftesbury has announced that popular Danish fashion retailer, Colorful Standard, has opened a permanent flagship space in Seven Dials. This coincides with the opening of two new experience-led retail brands within the Seven Dials neighbourhood, Apex Rides and Hidden Planet, demonstrating the destination’s continuous retail appeal. Colorful Standard was first introduced to Seven Dials last year, with a pop-up store located on 18 Earlham Street as part of the retailer’s London expansion.
RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
2021 was unlike any other year in commerce history, pushing digitalization full speed ahead thanks to the pandemic forcing retailers to adapt to changes in consumption, channel shifts, supply chain, customer expectations and more. . As ecommerce continues to boom, it has reinforced the need for retail brands to strengthen their online fulfilment and shorten click-to-customer cycle times.
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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.
Design Boom
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
looming over a blue-lit interior, the machinic installation's perpetual motion nods to life and human health's cyclical forces. The post WUUX studio installs rotating cyberpunk tower inside chinese concept store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
With Omicron waning out, Melbourne CBD is launching an additional 20 new stores in the coming months in order to revive its retail wing. This comes after last year’s expansion which added 20 new stores to the precinct. Melbourne Central is home to 12 international renowned flagships: with the highly anticipated Lego store, the largest in the southern hemisphere, set to open in the coming months. .
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Mike Anthony
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
I recently conducted a poll on LinkedIN asking how best to organize products on a shelf. The results were interesting, with the vast majority of respondents suggesting that the merchandising layout should follow the Shopper Decision Tree. And at one level, that makes sense. But there are some significant issues with this approach. Shopper Decision Trees are an important source of shopper insight , but like most data, it is only a guide.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Lidl GB has announced that it will be the first UK retailer to convert all its cotton staff uniforms to Fairtrade, the independent, third-party certification that partners with farmers and workers to negotiate better prices, decent working conditions, and a fairer deal overall.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
The e-commerce boom of the last two years has been felt across the globe, and the Australian market is no exception. If last year felt slightly less volatile than the one before it, it might be because business owners and markets as a whole have learned to keep a finger on the pulse of change and respond quickly. There has been a wealth of research carried out in an attempt to shed light on the rapidly changing e-commerce landscape.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Global fashion retailer New Look has announced it is opening its first ever UK clearance store at Northern Ireland’s outlet, The Boulevard. The 2406 Sq ft store will open its doors at the Lotus Property-owned scheme on 25 th February, offering women’s clothing, footwear, accessories. Following in the footsteps of Molton Brown, Joules and Asics, New Look is the latest retailer to set its sights on Northern Ireland as a prime retail location and is among a number of brands that have opened ‘firsts
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
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Italian lighting specialist, Lodes, has joined forces with Italian architect, Vittorio Massimo, to create IVY. IVY is a minimal, geometric lighting piece composed of a ring hanging on a cable, which gives power to a made to measure LED module. Designed with single and double cables (IVY I and IVY V respectively), IVY responds to the need for flexibility, an increasingly contemporary theme in architectural practice and restoration, allowing the luminaire to be released from its ceiling derivation
Retail Works Inc
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
For the record, brick and mortar retail shopping is alive and doing well! People are longing to get out and about, and shopping in person is one experience they crave. If you are planning to open a retail store, understand that finding the ideal space takes time and strategy. Before you start looking — create a checklist noting all the things you need in the space.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
The Omicron outbreak has failed to dampen retail sales despite initial concerns about foot traffic and staff constraints during the early part of January according to ARA CEO Paul Zahra. . Fresh Mastercard SpendingPulse data released Monday showed a 4.9-per-cent year-on-year increase in retail sales across the country in January and a 14.4-per-cent rise on pre-pandemic levels of two years ago. .
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Nearly half of retailers think they will see the end of widespread supply chain delays and disruption this year, with movement of goods returning to levels of normality seen before COVID and Brexit. New research* by Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) shows high confidence amongst 46% of retailers in supply chains normalising this year, whilst a third think 2022 will see some improvements in the timeliness and reliability of moving products.
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.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
As consumer demand for greener packaging options increases, companies are striving to address the problem by developing edible containers and wrappers. A radical way to combat plastic and possibly even achieve zero waste is by encouraging customers to eat packaging. Edible food packaging is a type of packaging that is designed to be eaten or has the ability to biodegrade efficiently like the food that it contains.
Retail Bound
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
A third-party logistics (3PL) provider typically handles your end-to-end order fulfillment, right from managing your inventory in warehouses, handling incoming orders, and receiving and packing goods, all through to delivering the goods to your customer’s doorstep. Different companies and industries can benefit from 3PL applications, including wholesale, retail, pharmaceutical, collateral distribution, eCommerce, subscription box services, and more.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
The Lego Foundation has launched a US$143 million global challenge to fund initiatives that make a positive impact on the young. The foundation’s CEO, Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen, says the program aims to address what she describes as a “global early childhood emergency” Dubbed Build A World of Play Challenge, the program will fund organisations that pitch a plan to make a positive impact on the youngest children globally. “We are currently facing the biggest global early childhoo
Instore Design
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Choosing a firm to design your cannabis space isn’t a decision to take lightly. Your choice will impact more than the look and feel of your facility or dispensary; because the cannabis industry is so highly regulated, your choice of architect could make or break your business.
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.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
High consumer demand for Fairtrade products, including cocoa, bananas, wine, gold, and cosmetic reflects an increased shopper awareness of sustainability among shoppers, research shows.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
From the design of the space, the branding, application design, communication of the brand, etc., of INC Coffee, we took.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Myer has announced the closure of its Blacktown store in Sydney’s outer west, a move that follows the reduction of footprints of five other stores across Australia. . As the troubled department store retailer tries to reight-size its portfolio in the wake of consumers moving online to shop, Myer said the Blacktown store closure was the fifth under its Customer First Plan launched in January 2019.
Mindful Design
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
If you own a dessert store, offering a generous product selection is essential to attract today’s sophisticated customers. Even more, reinventing yourself and introducing new desserts based on new trends keeps it all fresh and ensures constant interest in your business. In order to do this, some new dessert shop equipment is in order, so […].
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Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
A new range of minty fresh CBD confectionery has launched in the UK, just as the sector looks set to expand.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The relationship we have with our homes is a special one. We curate rooms and pieces to ensure that, when we are in them, they are spaces of comfort. It’s a process that is also driven by utility. We put soft furnishings in living rooms and bedrooms, and easy-clean surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms. “Interior” spaces in the metaverse have neither pressure weighing down on them.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Martin Matthews exits APG & Co amid organisational restructure. Australian fashion house APG&Co has announced that CEO Martin Matthews has left the business after only 15 months, and has been replaced by Elisha Hopkinson, effective Monday, 28 February. His departure came as part of an organisational restructuring. . Matthews first joined the business in December 2020.
Show Best
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
We are excited to be a part of XpresSpa’s newest travel health & wellness venture , Treat. Treat is focused on catering to the new wave of health-conscious travelers that have emerged since the start of the pandemic. Their first physical shop, located in the John F. Kennedy International Airport, is a fully operational care center that provides customers access to board-certified physicians, curated wellness retail items, and luxury services that prioritize the health and wellness of travele
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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Mars Wrigley is delighted to announce the appointment of Marc Carena as its new regional president for Europe, CIS & Turkey.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Netherlands-based studio Superposition has designed an interactive data visualisation for Amnesty International, which lays bare the level of facial recognition technology (FRT) present in New York City. Amnesty International believes FRT “violates the right to privacy” and is actively campaigning against the technology with its Ban The Scan campaign.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Bluethumb, Australia’s largest online art retailer, is launching a new standalone website for digital art, where customers will be able to purchase still images, videos, and animations from some of the country’s leading digital artists as NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The website, Bluethumb Digital, is designed to attract crypto converts and more traditional art collectors alike, with payments accepted via Ether (the native cryptocurrency on the Ethereum blockchain) and credit card.
Frank Mayer
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
The kiosk and display company adds the Gateway bill payment kiosk to its lineup of standard self-service kiosk solutions. GRAFTON, WI – Kiosk and display manufacturer Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. recently announced the addition of the Gateway kiosk to its line of standard self-service kiosks. The new unit provides a bill payment option for companies looking to offer automated cash payment and recycling.
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
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