Design Boom
APRIL 25, 2022
the project marks an urban, car-free furniture store with a hostel in the upper floors and a public roof terrace. The post IKEA completes store in vienna, defined by green facade of massive ‘shelving’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
APRIL 26, 2022
Australian property development company Stockland has created a first-of-a-kind sensory map of its shopping centres to assist customers with autism, and their families. The sensory maps created in partnership with Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) will give people on the spectrum an opportunity to better navigate new environments. Aspect’s Autism Friendly team carried out assessments at Stockland’s retail town centres at Green Hills, Merrylands, Point Cook, Shellharbour, Wetherill Park and Wend
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Retail Focus
APRIL 25, 2022
Today, 96-year-old Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen has announced the re-opening of its store in Ealing on Bond Street – a bustling high street destination. Having closed its doors in late March to undergo a comprehensive refurbishment, Bang & Olufsen is delighted to announce that the store is now ready to re-open to welcome new and loyal customers alike.
Retail Times
APRIL 26, 2022
Nespresso has today announced its certification as a B Corp. The brand joins a movement of more than 700 purpose-led UK and ROI businesses and 4,900 around the world, verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and transparency – including Patagonia and The Body Shop.
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Dezeen
APRIL 27, 2022
Social media brand Meta , formerly the Facebook Company, is opening its first permanent Meta Store for customers to purchase its virtual reality products as a "gateway to the metaverse". The 1,550-square-foot shop will open on 9 May in Burlingame, California, near the company's Reality Labs campus – a research and development hub for virtual reality products.
Inside Retail
APRIL 25, 2022
Meta Platforms is set to open its first physical store where shoppers can try out and buy virtual reality headsets and other gadgets as the company plots a course to take its highly touted metaverse mainstream. The 1550sqft Meta Store at the company’s Burlingame campus in California opens on May 9, and will feature demos for its Quest 2 VR headset and video calling device Portal as well as Ray-Ban’s augmented reality (AR) glasses, Meta said on Monday.
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All Work
APRIL 28, 2022
Despite hybrid working set ups, there is still some reluctance to return to the office. But why, and how can the physical workspace itself help address this issue? Designing spaces that encourage returning to the workplace will need an approach that is tailored to the company, its people and its clients. In today’s environment, that doesn’t just mean a workplace that looks good, it also needs to be seamlessly functional in a hybrid working world.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
APRIL 29, 2022
The world’s leader in vehicle life-cycle management updated their branding, which ultimately led to an entirely new and unique exhibit experience. MARCH 10 th , 2022, Las Vegas—The National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) kicks off their annual show with much anticipation and excitement at the brand new Allegiant Stadium adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip.
Inside Retail
APRIL 28, 2022
It’s like a scene out of The Walking Dead. The table tennis net is sagging and there’s not an annoying ping-ping-ping noise to be heard. The taco truck just stopped turning up one day. The beer fridge is actually full for once. I can’t tell you how much this upsets the social committee members, who spent months coming up with the new employee perks.
Retail Focus
APRIL 25, 2022
After 1095 days, the world of retail finally reunites at London’s Olympia tomorrow for the Retail Technology Show (26-27 April). With one day to go until the new flagship event for retail that brings together Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading tech innovators opens its doors, the final transformative tech and show features that champion innovation as part of the expo, have now been announced.
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
Dezeen
APRIL 28, 2022
Fashion brand Balenciaga has transformed its Mount Street store in London , creating a maximalist look to launch its Le Cagole collection by blanketing the interior in bright pink faux fur. To celebrate its popular Le Cagole bag, which references Balenciaga's maximalist It Bags of the past, and launch the line's collection of accessories and shoes, the entire interior of the store has been covered in fur.
Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group
APRIL 29, 2022
BDNY promises a highly curated event for manufacturers of design elements for hospitality interiors. The Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2022 fair is bringing designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, business owners and developers to meet with interior design manufacturers. Exhibitors can expect to have productive and meaningful conversations with attendees.
Inside Retail
APRIL 26, 2022
Society is facing some significant social challenges. Each day we face alarming headlines like the global Covid-19 pandemic, climate change threatening the very future of humanity, and the looming peril of another world war. . In responding to these challenges, brands are starting to wake up to the fact that it is no longer sufficient to talk about financial performance alone or offer a product without greater substance.
Retail Focus
APRIL 29, 2022
Retail stores need good customer service requiring them to follow a lot of protocols. Air quality is something that is often overlooked. Here’s why it matters. With the ongoing pandemic, regulations have been constantly evolving to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. However, there is not much that can be done against an invincible airborne enemy, especially when there is no proper sanitation.
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.
Bay Cities
APRIL 28, 2022
The introduction of water-based inks has brought a significant change in the corrugate world recently. In the past, most printers used solvent-based inks as that was the norm across the board. But now, alternatives are being created to not only help the environment with its recyclable lifecycle but also decrease costs of materials and labor – a win/win situation for both companies and clients.
Instore Design
APRIL 28, 2022
Theory and practice are two different beasts in retail display design. Sometimes, the fresh ideas we deem revolutionary fall flat when it’s time to actually implement them. If the display set-up is time-consuming or store employees damage it because the set-up is complicated, it may never leave the back room. That means a lost opportunity to serve customers and make a sale.
Inside Retail
APRIL 25, 2022
Flower delivery service Lvly has been acquired for $35 million by Malaysian e-commerce company Limitless Technology. As part of the deal, co-founder Hannah Spilva will take a seat on the board of Limitless Technology while Verity Tuck will leave the business. Together, the duo will receive around $20 million from the acquisition. Established in 2015, the Melbourne-based startup offers a same-day flower delivery service.
Retail Focus
APRIL 27, 2022
Dalziel & Pow partnered with Victorinox to create a new retail design concept and brand experience. The store in Brunnen, Switzerland, is the first to feature the innovative design concept that focuses on Victorinox’s values of quality and innovation. The concept uses fresh and honest materials in combination with functional design and refined details, that reflect Victorinox’s design heritage.
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.
Drytac
APRIL 26, 2022
SteriTac can now be purchased in cut A4 sheet packs online via Amazon, making the film available to the wider consumer marketplace for the first time. Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, has announced the rebranding of its market-leading Protac AMP adhesive antimicrobial clear surface protection film as SteriTac.
Retail Times
APRIL 26, 2022
Dragons Den legend, Levi Roots, has expanded his versatile range to bring the Caribbean sunshine to Iceland and The Food Warehouse with the launch of three new and exclusive products. Chicken goujons, burger fillets and bites can be found in the frozen aisles, so customers can get a taste of the Caribbean and spread the Levi Roots love from the comfort of their own home.Customers can spice up dinner time with Levi Roots West Indian Breaded Chicken Goujons (£3.00, 442g).
Inside Retail
APRIL 28, 2022
Amazon.com delivered a disappointing quarter and outlook on Thursday as the e-commerce giant was swamped by higher costs to run its warehouses and deliver packages to customers. Shares fell 9 per cent in after-hours trade. After a long-running surge in sales during the Covid-19 pandemic, Amazon is facing a litany of challenges. The company’s expenses swelled as it offered higher pay to attract workers.
Retail Focus
APRIL 27, 2022
As a small business owner, efficiency and productivity are always at the top of the list of your priorities. All systems, processes and tasks within the business need to be running smoothly to be efficient. But efficiency isn’t something that happens by coincidence; it takes planning and active steps. If you’re looking for ways to save time in your business and improve overall efficiency, here are five tips that can help.
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RetailMinded
APRIL 26, 2022
Starting a brick-and-mortar business is a very big pursuit. Not only is the risk quite big, but there’s also the capital involved in coming up with your business. To that end, many budding entrepreneurs are finding it convenient and beneficial to do a trial run. This can be done by setting up a pop-up store. . What Is A Pop-Up Store? A pop-up store is a retail establishment opened for short-term sales.
Compliantia
APRIL 29, 2022
As consumer demand for sustainability and minimalism continues to grow, secondhand products are back in vogue. The market is expected to grow 11X faster than the retail clothing sector and may reach $77 billion by 2025. Indeed, with 16-18% of Americans shopping at thrift stores in a year, the secondhand market is gaining a lot of traction which doesn’t show signs of slowing down any time soon.
Inside Retail
APRIL 28, 2022
The four largest Australian online marketplaces – Catch, Amazon Australia, Kogan and Ebay – are under scrutiny by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over the way they use algorithms to influence consumers’ purchasing behaviour. The consumer watchdog’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry report found that online marketplaces have a “high level of control and involvement” in transactions between consumers and sellers on their platforms.
Retail Focus
APRIL 26, 2022
Akeneo , the global leader in product experience management (PXM) and product information management (PIM), announced today the appointment of ecommerce and PIM veteran, Mark Holenstein, as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In his role as COO, Holenstein is responsible for the Sales, Customer Service, and Marketing departments, overseeing Akeneo’s ambitious growth strategy in Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific regions.
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
Bay Cities
APRIL 25, 2022
Packaging may seem like a relatively simple concept, but the truth is that a lot goes into it.
Design Wanted
APRIL 24, 2022
It welcomes submissions from professional, emerging designers and students until the 22nd of October 2022, the program promises to attract entries from some of the most […]. The post LIT Lighting Design Awards 2022 is now welcoming submissions appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
APRIL 26, 2022
Andre Reich, CEO at The Reject Shop, has stepped down with immediate effect. The company’s CFO Clinton Cahn has been appointed acting CEO in the interim while the company searches for a permanent appointee and Amy Eshuys will take on the role of COO effective tomorrow. In a statement to the ASX, company secretary Michael Freier said Reich had decided that now was “an appropriate time for him to leave the company to pursue other opportunities”.
Retail Design Blog
APRIL 25, 2022
The story of “The spice” begins 13 years ago. It started with spices and expanded the products variety with time.
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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