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Sephora China launches ‘Store of the Future’ retail concept in Shanghai 

Inside Retail

US beauty giant Sephora has brought its ‘Store of the Future’ concept to Shanghai’s East Nanjing Road, the brand’s second globally after launching in Singapore last year. The Sephora Store of the Future Shanghai edition features seven touchpoints, including care analysis, AI-generated look analysis, lift and learn, mobile POS, and personalised gift packaging.

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Crafting luxury brand narratives through popup stores

Retail Focus

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Defining the brand story. Defining a brand story involves understanding the core elements that make your brand unique and compelling. A brand story is an ongoing narrative that evolves with your business and resonates with your audience. The more compelling and authentic the story is, the more it will connect with customers on a deeper level.

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first tesla ‘giga lab’ in china shows how its electric cars are built by robots in 45 seconds

Design Boom

tesla debuts china's first giga lab in chengdu, showcasing EV manufacturing and informing visitors about the brand’s electric vehicles with its car-parts exhibition. The post first tesla ‘giga lab’ in china shows how its electric cars are built by robots in 45 seconds appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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EDIT Napoli 2023: contemporary design blends with historical architecture

Design Wanted

Building upon the resounding success of the 2022 edition, the highly acclaimed international design fair under the expert direction and curation of Emilia Petruccelli and Domitilla […] The post EDIT Napoli 2023: contemporary design blends with historical architecture appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Pangaia launches in Australia through David Jones

Inside Retail

Pangaia is expanding its footprint in Australia through an exclusive agreement with David Jones. The brand has launched in David Jones’ stores and online, with a colourway, Wollemi Pine Green, inspired by one of Australia’s rarest and oldest trees. The collection is exclusive to David Jones and includes the brand’s signature hoodie, sweatshirt, track pants and an organic cotton t-shirt.

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L&G calls for a re-imagining of UK High Streets: Let’s think local

Retail Focus

According to the latest Legal & General’s Rebuilding Britain Index (RBI), only two-in-five people (42%) in the UK rate their local high street as good or very good. In fact, when factoring in the quality of local shops, cafes, eateries, banks, Post Offices and other amenities, London is the only region across the UK where more than half of residents (58%) were positive about their high street.

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HOW F.C. DADSON HELPED PROPEL SHOPKO OPTICAL’S GROWTH

FC Dadson

HOW F.C. DADSON'S CUSTOM MILLWORK - AND SENSE OF URGENCY - HELPED PROPEL SHOPKO OPTICAL’S GROWTH Shopko Optical , a leading eyewear, and eye care service provider, was at a crossroads when it embarked on a rapid expansion plan. To open 80 new locations in 180 days, they faced a daunting challenge: finding a reliable millwork supplier capable of meeting their tight production timelines and quality requirements.

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KFC rebuilds its South Penrith store using recycled materials

Inside Retail

Seeking to “revolutionise the restaurant experience”, KFC has collaborated with sustainable startup SaveBoard to incorporate low-carbon construction made from 99 per cent recycled materials into its South Penrith store’s redesign. Aside from using recycled materials for construction, the site also has solar panels and energy-efficient LED lighting.

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Cult Bridal-Fashion Brand Six Stories Launches in Selfridges Manchester and Birmingham

Retail Focus

Six Stories , the cult fashion brand renowned for its contemporary bridal wear and accessories, is captivating brides-to-be worldwide with its empowering philosophy and stunning collections. Founded in 2019 by childhood sweethearts Lucy Menghini and Ross Menghini, Six Stories has become a celebrated name in the bridal fashion industry, capturing the hearts of brides who seek elegance, individuality, and unforgettable experiences.

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A.P.C. store by Laurent Deroo

Retail Design Blog

French contemporary label A.P.C. had been available in Sydney for quite some time, but now, following the inauguration of a.

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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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Thoughts on Zara

Fashion Retail

A few months ago, many of us were surprised to see the best CEO of the decade leave Inditex when the results were still brilliant and the Covid period had been overcome.

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Toys, sleepwear top ACCC clampdown priority list

Inside Retail

To protect consumer confidence and young children from unsafe products, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed four priority areas it plans to address this year. ACCC deputy chair Catriona Lowe said it is “critical” to minimise the risks posed by unsafe products. “Addressing issues for young children, who are among the most vulnerable consumers, is our highest product safety priority.

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Aston Martin unveils its first ultra-luxury flagship, Q New York

Retail Focus

Where Savile Row meets Park Avenue. Aston Martin proudly opens the doors to Q New York , its first ultra-luxury flagship on 450 Park Avenue, in New York City. The new location brings the highest levels of the iconic British brand’s bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin to North America for the very first time, providing the most sophisticated luxury specification experience available anywhere in the world.

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Gant flagship store by Snarkitecture

Retail Design Blog

The Sweden-based brand’s Stockholm flagship has been reimagined by Snarkitecture, with a series of multifunctional, connective spaces evoking the comfort.

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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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With Oogo smart hand luggage – a new way of traveling has arrived

Design Wanted

Making traveling a fast and smooth process, Spanish Industrial Designers Carlos Bajo, Roger Bartra, Adri Besada, Nacho Castillo and Sergi Monforte introduce Oogo – a conceptual […] The post With Oogo smart hand luggage – a new way of traveling has arrived appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Food Group appoints Matthew Marshall as CEO

Inside Retail

Matthew Marshall has been appointed CEO of Retail Food Group (RFG), effective July 1. As head of retail with the group, Marshall was instrumental in implementing the business’ franchisee-first and customer-centric values and strategy and has been internally promoted from his current position as the head of retail, the company said. Matthew Marshall.

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Small Space, Big Impact – How to Maximize Space in Small Restaurants or Shops

Mindful Design

Wondering how you can make the modest square footage of your small shop or restaurant work for you? Far from limiting what you can do, a small space can actually make you think creatively and end up working to your advantage. Yes, a small space can be a challenge, but it’s not a reason to […] The post Small Space, Big Impact – How to Maximize Space in Small Restaurants or Shops appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Wang Daquan: Nanlu Huiguan – The Modern Expression of Traditions

Retail Design Blog

Nanlu Huiguan, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Shanghai’s Lujiazui IFC Mall, underwent a renovation by designer Wang Daquan and reopened in.

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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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Isern Serra turns renderings into reality to form pink Moco Concept Store in Barcelona

Dezeen

Design studio Isern Serra has transformed a computer-generated image by digital artist Six N Five into a rose-coloured retail space for the Moco Museum in Barcelona. Situated in Barcelona's El Born neighbourhood, the Moco Museum exclusively exhibits the work of modern artists such as Damien Hirst , Kaws , Yayoi Kusama and Jeff Koons. The institution's eponymous concept store has a similarly contemporary offering, selling a mix of design, fashion and lifestyle goods.

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How Pack & Send solves online retailers’ biggest pain point: logistics

Inside Retail

For retailers selling products online across multiple markets on- and off-shore, selecting shipping partners can be a significant pain point in time, cost and convenience. Pack & Send, Australia’s most-recognised parcel courier and freight delivery reseller, has taken away that stress, by consolidating the services of the world’s top parcel and freight carriers into a single online access point under a single brand, Pack & Send.

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Workplace Acoustics: A Tool To Draw Employees Back To The Office

All Work

Workplace acoustics can underpin a strategy to get employees agreeably back into the fold. Collaborative areas should be loaded up with acoustically absorptive materials. By employing easy workplace acoustic concepts, the office has a new chance to be an attractive and productive place where employees will be comfortable in their work. This article was originally written by Steve Johnson for Work Design Magazine.

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FNN Sustainability Center by ACARARCH

Retail Design Blog

FNN Sustainability Center was designed within Tekfen Construction’s Machine Maintenance Facilities in Ceyhan for archive, museum, and administrative office use.

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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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More Than Millwork: Making Pods for Busy Moms

FC Dadson

FC Dadson partners with Mamava, the inventor of the lactation pod, to manufacture lactation pods for busy breastfeeding mothers. This successful partnership has allowed Mamava to expand production and provide support for busy Moms.

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Domino’s to shut stores, commissaries and exit Denmark in efficiency drive

Inside Retail

Domino’s is to close up to 70 of its corporate-owned stores across its global network and exit the Danish market as part of a wide-ranging efficiency review. In a stock exchange filing, the company said the right-sizing plan will incur between $80 million and $93 million in one-off costs but save the business $53 million to $59 million annually moving forward.

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Father’s Day research: Novelty ties and self-gifting voted worst ways to treat dads

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! With Father’s Day only a matter of days away, shoppers are already ahead of the game. Dads deserve the best and the nation’s buying habits reveal just what that looks like… In the first of a two-part series of online polls carried out by Product of the Year, the UK’s largest survey of product innovation, […] If you want more information Retail Time

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Alexander McQueen store

Retail Design Blog

The fashion aura of Paris almost has mythical proportions, resonating with a global audience for many decades. No wonder, it’s.

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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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JOIN US AT CORENET 2023

Edge

We are looking forward to seeing many of you there - drop Isabelle or Evelyn a note: isabelle.dauchez@edgegb.com, evelyn.gono@edgegb.com if you fancy a catch-up!

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Ikea takes stake in recycling tech startup

Inside Retail

Ikea has purchased a 12.5 per cent stake in Nilo, a deep-tech business that has created and patented a plastic waste-derived adhesive for use in the manufacturing of wood-based boards. As part of this arrangement, Andrew McIntosh, innovation partnership leader at Ikea Innovation Ventures, has joined Nilo’s board of directors. Ikea says its investment in Nilo demonstrates the company’s dedication to collaborating with innovative businesses that can support and accelerate the Ikea mat

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Horlicks unveils latest campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Iconic British brand Horlicks is set to launch ‘Love the taste’, which features an on-pack ‘money-back guarantee’ for consumers. Being introduced into stores from the middle of June, the campaign will run across Original, Instant and Chocolate on the brand’s new 400g format jars, and aims to drive purchase and trial of the Horlicks range […] If you

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IN.X: He Yuan-A Restaurant on Beijing Financial Street

Retail Design Blog

He Yuan, a Taizhou cuisine restaurant, quietly opened its second location on Beijing’s Financial Street. Collaborating with IN.

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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