Design Wanted
JULY 16, 2024
The fifteenth edition of Design Month Graz has recently concluded, with DesignWanted as a long-standing partner. Centered around the theme […] The post Highlighting the role of design in shaping a sustainable future for all appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Focus
JULY 16, 2024
Price, sales and coupons have a huge impact on customer loyalty. Studies have shown time and time again that customers will ditch a brand they are loyal to if they find a similar product of the same quality at a lower price. In the eyes of a consumer, coupons are exciting, so brands need to be able to capitalise on them to make the most out of their offerings.
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All Work
JULY 14, 2024
Future meeting rooms will use AI, wearable technology, and smart building controls to create environments tailored to participants’ needs and preferences, enhancing productivity and well-being. Existing technologies like smartwatches and wellness rings will communicate with room sensors for real-time adjustments in lighting, temperature, and other environmental conditions.
Inside Retail
JULY 16, 2024
The supplier of loungewear brand The Oodie has been fined $101,280 for failure to include high fire danger warning labels to its kids products. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued Davie Clothing with six infringement notices related to its Kids Beach Oodie range. The company supplied six designs without the fire label fixed to the garment or displayed on its website, as required by the safety standard.
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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.
Design Boom
JULY 13, 2024
waterfrom design's (beanroom) coffee bean shop focuses on openness and sustainability. The post consumers’ coffee bean pack preferences shape (beanroom)’s interactive display window appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
JULY 19, 2024
At a crucial time for the industry, The Creative Retail Awards is the ultimate celebration of innovation and excellence in retail, leisure and hospitality design. It allows retailers and creatives from around the world to compete for glory in a range of categories, culminating in a glittering awards presentation in London, a global hub for the creative industries.
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Inside Retail
JULY 15, 2024
The collapse of Australian online book retailer Booktopia has not come as a shock but rather a reminder that retailers, especially in publishing need to maintain a competitive edge. The compounding reasons that led to the voluntary administration have been cited as a slowdown in book sales, reduced discretionary spending and overspending on a distribution centre.
Dezeen
JULY 16, 2024
The Danish bricks and narrow floor plan of this Aesop store in Copenhagen nod to the "humble" design of the nearby Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. Located on Kronprinsensgade in Copenhagen's old town, the neutral-hued store was created by skincare brand Aesop 's in-house design team to complement its setting without "unnecessary flourishes". The Aesop store is on Kronprinsensgade in Copenhagen The interior takes cues from the architecture of the famed Louisiana Museum of Modern Art , completed i
Retail Focus
JULY 19, 2024
POC , the Swedish manufacturer of helmets, protection, eyewear and apparel for cycling and skiing, has launched its flagship direct-to-consumer (DTC) online store, fully localised to sell in 35 global markets, in partnership with Centra , the specialist fashion and lifestyle ecommerce platform. Founded in Sweden in 2004, POC is a manufacturer of helmets, eyewear, protection and apparel in snow sports and cycling.
Down inc
JULY 19, 2024
FIRMNESS LEVELS SOFT Features the pliability factor needed to knead, ball or scrunch the pillow into the desired shape. A great choice for stomach sleepers. MEDIUM Offers the perfect mix of medium support with just a hint of softness. Medium fits most sleeping styles. MEDIUM FIRM The perfect mix between medium and firm. A little […] The post Quick Ship Product Highlight: Sleeping Pillows first appeared on DOWN inc.
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
Inside Retail
JULY 18, 2024
Universal Store Holdings expects higher sales for the fiscal year ending June 30, thanks to improved performance in the majority of its segments. The fashion retailer – which sells more than 100 ‘trend-led’ apparel, footwear and accessories brands including Champion, Perfect Stranger, Tommy Jeans, Thrills, and Wrangler – forecasts annual group sales to rise 9.7 per cent from last year to $288.5 million.
Retailing Insight
JULY 19, 2024
Sharing Peace Through Music I n the early 1970s when Dean Evenson and I were first discovering meditation and yoga, we had a visit from some roving Jehovah’s Witnesses who were passing out their literature. The topic of meditation came up and we expressed our enthusiasm about its possibilities. We mentioned how great it was to learn how to clear our mind and let go of our negative thoughts.
Retail Focus
JULY 17, 2024
Specialist fragrance retailer, The Perfume Shop (TPS), has seen “out on time” shipment rates across the UK and Ireland hit 99.2% and has also implemented “ship from store” following the appointment of Scurri as its delivery management partner. Highly regarded as a market leader of omnichannel retail, TPS is the UK’s largest specialist fragrance retailer with 209 stores in UK&I as well as an industry-leading ecommerce offering.
Retail Times
JULY 16, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As comfort classics continue to surge in popularity, we are excited to announce the launch of 19 brand-new Easy to Cook products this week. Focusing on elevating our customers’ favourites and increasing our range of quick and easy healthy meals whilst still maintaining our higher welfare standards.
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.
Inside Retail
JULY 17, 2024
Crocs and Mosaic Brands have settled their lawsuit after the former alleged that several moulded foam shoes of Mosaic violated its intellectual property. Crocs filed the case in late 2021 after discovering Mosaic was selling footwear that was similar to its Classic Clog shoes. The company said it has been selling the Classic Clog in more than 85 countries and owns trademark registrations covering the iconic shape and design in over 30 countries, including Australia.
Creative Displays Now
JULY 15, 2024
Skinny cardboard towers are tall, thin, lightweight displays that you can use in retail spaces to highlight your products. They typically have shelves and hooks to display smaller products, especially in tighter spaces. They are popular display designs because they take up less floor space without compromising on how you can maximize your display. Part of the excellent design of skinny corrugated cardboard towers is that they can be shoppable from all four sides.
Retail Focus
JULY 17, 2024
While discount codes top UK consumers preferred promotions, offers that are personalised and tailored to a specific product a consumer has viewed are almost twice as likely to prompt a sale compared to general ‘range-wide’ discounts, according to the latest data from Wunderkind , based on a survey of over 1,500 shoppers. Original research by AI-driven performance marketing solution Wunderkind, published in its 2024 Consumer Insights Report , revealed that demand for personalised promotions remai
All Work
JULY 17, 2024
Creating a seamless workplace requires a holistic view of the organization’s culture, goals, and ways of working, supported by both quantitative data and qualitative team feedback. An efficient work environment provides versatile options tailored to meet varied employee needs, whether through adaptable spaces or integrated smart technologies. Involving employees in the process and understanding their individual preferences and pain points fosters engagement and productivity, ensuring that
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
Inside Retail
JULY 17, 2024
European eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has purchased the streetwear brand Supreme from VF Corporation (VFC) for US$1.5 billion (A$2.2 billion). Originally acquired by the company for $2.1 billion in 2020, according to The Business of Fashion VFC will offload Supreme at a significant discount due to declining sales and interest in streetwear. The brand generated revenues of $523.1 million last year, down from $561.5 million in 2022.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 16, 2024
“Ark” is a medical aesthetics pharmaceutical corporate club located on the top floor of a single commercial building. It integrates.
Retail Focus
JULY 17, 2024
The potency and power of teamwork are today vital success factors in the dynamic field of property management. It is more crucial than ever for teams inside the property management industry cooperate productively as property operations get more complicated and client expectations rise. This synergy not only enhances operational efficiency but also significantly improves service delivery within CIM property management , ensuring that properties are managed to the highest standards.
Retail Times
JULY 19, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have fallen by 1.2% in June 2024, following a rise of 2.9% in May 2024, the latest ONS figures reveal. Sales volumes fell across most sectors, with department stores and clothing retailers broadly returning to their Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2024 levels.
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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.
Inside Retail
JULY 15, 2024
Perth Airport is looking for retail tenants for 32 new sites across all terminals as part of a multi-billion-dollar expansion project. The expansion and refurbishment project will deliver new terminal facilities, a new parallel runway, two new multi-storey car parks and an airport hotel over the next decade. Existing terminals and their retail precincts will also undergo upgrades to meet growing passenger numbers.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 15, 2024
The design requirement was a minimalistic contemporary design with glass-walled spaces and rich landscaping. The client’s requirement to incorporate koi.
Retail Focus
JULY 16, 2024
Rewarding your customers is no longer optional, it is a given. From local businesses to global conglomerates, gaining customer loyalty is the key, and nothing fosters that more than providing a reward. But giving them can be tricky, as it needs to be done correctly and add value. Below, we discuss the most popular rewards for retail customers. Points Systems Points systems are usually applied through a loyalty card , either a digital one or the old-fashioned paper where you add stickers or stamp
Retail Times
JULY 19, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Championing social responsibility: the core philosophy Fruitful Office is a UK based company that provides office fruit basket deliveries across London and other major cities. They have traded successfully for almost twenty years and are now one of the best established service providers in the country.
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.
Inside Retail
JULY 16, 2024
Luxury camera and lens brand Leica has opened its largest store anywhere in the world, in Melbourne’s CBD. The four-storey store at 267 Lt Collins Street is Leica’s third shop in Australia and its 29th gallery globally. It features a retail shop and full cafe on the first level and a photographic gallery on the second. A mezzanine photographic gallery currently showcases ‘Colours of Antarctica’ shots by Leica ambassador Stuart Robertson.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Oktra transformed Entain’s two-floor office in London into a top-tier workspace, focusing on sustainable design elements, sports integration, and biophilic.
Retail Focus
JULY 13, 2024
Accessibility has always been a sensitive topic, especially in the world of retail, where every square inch is designed for maximum profitability and efficiency. But, due to recent tech innovations, things are starting to change for the better. These innovations are opening new doors for people with accessibility challenges, both shoppers and employees.
Design Wanted
JULY 18, 2024
If all roads lead to Rome, how many roads lead to Design? At DesignWanted, we are constantly driven to discover […] The post Design Doha – Celebrating design excellence in the MENA region appeared first on DesignWanted.
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.
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