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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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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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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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ADvendio on the power of first-mover advantage in monetising first party data

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Why have so many retailers, both large and medium, moved into retail media in the last three years? Bernd Bube, founder and CEO of ADvendio, explores how the advent of media networks is redefining retailers’ advertising plays With eMarketer predicting that US digital advertising will be worth more than $52billion in 2023, McKinsey also estimates that 80%

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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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SKIMS Launches First Ever London Pop Up

Retail Focus

Today, SKIMS has announced the opening of its first-ever European pop-up experience at the iconic Corner Shop at Selfridges London. The brand continues to create one of a kind, viral retail activations for its customers and the latest immersive pop-up experience brings SKIMS Swim to Europe for the first time, allowing visitors the chance to shop the best-selling collection exclusively at Selfridges just in time for summer.

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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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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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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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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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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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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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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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Kim Kardashian brings poolside vibes to SKIMS swimwear pop-up at Selfridges

Dezeen

A three-tiered diving board stands next to a metallic palm tree inside this pop-up shop that designer Willo Perron has created for Kim Kardashian 's lingerie brand SKIMS in London. The brand's first physical retail space in the UK, at the Selfridges department store in London, follows the same formula as its debut shop in Paris. Here, surfaces were coated in panels of glossy plastic with gentle thermoformed curves to suggest the shape of the human body.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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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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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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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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Versace, London

Retail Store Windows

It's unusually very hot in London right now which makes this scheme even more appealing. We've seen references to pools, water, port holes and just about every other combination you can possibly image in relation to this time of year. However, together with the merchandise this is a very refreshing installation. Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retailstorewindows.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

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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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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Australian designer creates jeans for people confined to wheelchairs

Inside Retail

Penny Weber, an Australian entrepreneur, fashion designer and disability advocate, has produced the country’s first ‘Seated Jeans’ as part of an adaptable clothing line, The Shapes United. The Seated Jeans are intended for those with restricted movement, with the concept born from a conversation Weber had with a client at a Melbourne Disability Expo.

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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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How Does Ecommerce SEO Differ From Traditional SEO? 

RetailMinded

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, getting your business noticed may hinge on mastering the art of search engine optimization (SEO). For retailers in particular, stepping into ecommerce ups the stakes, demanding a more intricate version of SEO known as ecommerce SEO. This version shares the same foundational principles as traditional SEO.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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.