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industrial glass blocks engulf bottega veneta’s avenue montaigne flagship store in paris

Design Boom

bottega veneta frames the blocks with italian walnut wood, distinguishing the transitional spaces of the stairway and jewelry gallery corridor. The post industrial glass blocks engulf bottega veneta’s avenue montaigne flagship store in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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One of every four shoppers say shoplifting is justifiable, survey shows

Inside Retail

One of every four shoppers in Australia believes that shoplifting is justifiable amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent survey. The Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit at Monash University surveyed 1001 shoppers across Australia last June, asking them questions about the cost of living and consumer deviance. The survey emphasised the perception of shoppers on shoplifting, which is the only form of consumer deviance that negatively affects retailers.

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Charity Super.Mkt to open first Kent store at Bluewater

Retail Focus

Charity Super.Mkt, the ‘department store for second-hand style’ launched earlier this year by Maria Chenoweth and Wayne Hemingway, will open at Bluewater this week. Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading shopping and leisure destinations, will join Edinburgh and Bristol as new stores for the brand which has previously opened successful pop-ups in London, Glasgow and Reading.

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Yama fishmonger in Tel Aviv was designed to display fish "like jewels"

Dezeen

Israeli architecture studio Baranowitz and Goldberg Architects has created Yama, a fishmonger in Tel Aviv with a sculptural interior that was informed by jewellery stores. The studio completely renovated the space, adding a sculpted ceiling that was designed to "create a ship-bottom-like formation" to underline the connection to the sea. Yama is located in Tel Aviv's Florentin area Yama – which was named after yam, the Hebrew word for ocean – features a display area for showcasing fresh fish as

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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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STIMULATE Launches a Two-City Roadshow Tour to Connect Vendors + Retailers Through Education

RetailMinded

Nashville, TN – September 26, 2023 – STIMULATE: A B2B Sexual Wellness Trade Show has announced a two-city roadshow experience for the 2024 calendar year. In addition to their annual Nashville based event that will be held August 5+6, 2024, STIMULATE+Roadshow will debut in Austin and Chicago in the year ahead. February 4 – 6, 2024 | Austin, TX October 13 – 15, 2024 | Chicago, IL STIMULATE+Roadshow’s core focus is to enhance retailer success through trusted education, resources and ex

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ARA chief calls for consistent trading hours deregulation

Inside Retail

The Queensland, SA and WA governments have been urged by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) to deregulate trading hours for physical stores – in a consistent policy. The ARA said the deregulation is to create a more flexible, safer, competitive and customer-friendly retail environment, as retailers try to address declining discretionary spending during the holiday period.

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USM Haller creates "techno-chic" Coperni retail space at Parisian shop-in-shop

Dezeen

Parisian fashion brand Coperni has collaborated with Swiss furniture company USM Haller to create its first-ever boutique, a shop-in-shop at French department store Printemps Haussmann. The shop-in-shop, installed at Printemps Haussmann in Paris, marks Coperni's first-ever physical retail location and will be replicated at London's Selfridges store and China's Duty Free Mall in Hainan Island.

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MYA – Fashion Store by ARKT Varejo, São Paulo – Brazil

Retail Design Blog

The store project was designed to express a more human, joyful, and irreverent side of the brand. In it, we.

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Frasers Property to build shopping centre in Tarneit, Victoria

Inside Retail

Frasers Property Australia will begin the construction of a new shopping centre at The Grove community in Tarneit in mid-next year. Covering 167ha, The Grove will comprise a mix of land, house-and-land packages and townhomes and will eventually be home to 2600 families. The shopping centre will house more than 20 retail outlets across 4000sqm, including a bakery, greengrocer, nail bar, pizza restaurant, Chemist Warehouse outlet and Anytime Fitness gym.

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Gucci opens new boutique Munich store at Pembroke’s Maximilianhöfe

Retail Focus

International real estate business Pembroke is delighted to announce it has completed a 794 sqm retail space (964 sqm incl. storage space) letting on a 10-year term to global luxury fashion brand Gucci at Maximilianhöfe in the heart of Munich city centre. Gucci’s new home at Maximilianhöfe – which opened on 15 th September – is situated across two floors and carries a wide selection of the brand’s iconic product range which comprises men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, small lea

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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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Neri&Hu divides Shanghai fashion boutique with fabrics and marble screens

Dezeen

Chinese studio Neri&Hu has completed a store interior for Ms MIN in Shanghai , China, to showcase the fashion brand's diverse use of materials. Located at the Taikoo Li shopping complex in central Shanghai, the 195-square-metre store was designed to evoke a sense of traditional home-based atelier that places materials and craftsmanship at its centre.

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General Contractor and FC Dadson take Collaborative Approach to Large Projects

FC Dadson

GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND FC DADSON TAKE COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO LARGE PROJECTS Customer Background: The Boldt Company is a fourth-generation family- and employee-owned professional construction services firm based in Appleton, Wisconsin. With a history dating back to 1889, Boldt is known for its commitment to honesty, reliability, and innovative construction solutions.

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New Balance follows Nike, Puma in phasing out kangaroo skins 

Inside Retail

Athletic giant New Balance has altered its sourcing policies, aiming to phase out its use of kangaroo skins and halt sales of kangaroo-based shoes by next December. The move comes after Nike and Puma announced plans to stop the use of wildlife skins to make soccer cleats earlier this year. Nike said it will halt sourcing and sales of kangaroo skins by the end of this year. “… There’s no question that the decisions will diminish the financing of the commercial massacres of kangaroos in the

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Beauty entrepreneur Sherrille Riley launches the ultimate shopping destination for clean beauty

Retail Focus

Leading beauty pioneer, Sherrille Riley, has launched her first concept store, Beauty Edit Mayfair, the ultimate shopping destination for clean beauty enthusiasts in the heart of London. Offering an extensive range of clean, high-quality cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and fragrance products from renowned international and niche brands including Monpure, Charlotte Mensah and Darling Sun, beauty enthusiasts are guaranteed an unparalleled shopping experience, with personalised consultations and exp

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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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Alchemist café by Wynk

Retail Design Blog

Coffee roaster and parlour Alchemist was founded in 2016 and has since grown rapidly, opening a string of cafés across.

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Champagne Laurent-Perrier launches exclusive Petal Robe for its iconic Cuvée Rosé

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ring in the end of the summer months with Champagne Laurent-Perrier’s brand new Cuveé Rosé Petal Robe, the ultimate table centerpiece that can be re-used to encase the iconic Laurent-Perrier Cuveé Rosé bottle.

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Accent Group marks 800th store with Nude Lucy opening at Miranda

Inside Retail

Footwear retailer Accent Group has opened a Nude Lucy store at Westfield Miranda in NSW, the group’s 800th store. The new store opening is part of the Accent Group’s plan to expand the footprint of all of its 15 brands as it sees a strong return on investment in brick-and-mortar retail. “Staying focused on the basics like real customer satisfaction, add-on sales and always looking for opportunities has been instrumental for our success to date,” said Daniel Agostinelli, CEO at

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The Crown Estate welcomes four global flagship stores to London’s West End

Retail Focus

The Crown Estate , the landowner and custodian of buildings along Regent Street and across St James’s, continues to bolster London’s West End offer as a global lifestyle destination with the announcement of four new flagship stores opening in Autumn 2023. The lettings span more than 10,000 sq ft of new retail space. Spanish women’s fashion brand Bimba Y Lola has just opened a new 4,000 sq ft store at 211-213 Regent Street, showcasing carefully curated collections, a brand showroom and a programm

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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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The Arts Club by Millennium

Retail Design Blog

Nestled within an enchanting 18th-century townhouse on the iconic Dover Street, our creative touch graced The Arts Club – an.

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Scotmid to unveil new store, bringing jobs to West Lothian

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A leading Scottish convenience retailer is gearing up to celebrate the opening of a brand-new store in Whitburn this week. On Friday (29 September) at 10am, Scotmid will officially open the doors to its 4000sqft store, located in the new mixed-use development of Heartlands in West Lothian.

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Three tips for CRO success after Google Optimize sunset

Inside Retail

Google has announced that Google Optimize and Optimize 360, its five-year-old products used to test and improve user experiences, are no longer available after September 30. In its place, Google is improving its integration with the following alternative A/B testing providers: Optimizely, AB Tasty, and VWO. If you’ve run experiments on Google Optimize, it is recommended to download your historical data before the sunset date since it will no longer be accessible after this month.

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MINISO lands in Central London, with the UK’s first ‘MINI MINISO’ on Shaftesbury Avenue

Retail Focus

Get ready, London! MINISO, the globally recognised lifestyle retailer, is opening a new store on Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of Chinatown, and it’s the UK’s very first MINI MINISO. MINISO’s first-ever Central London spot is opening its doors on Friday, 29th September at midday. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable grand opening.

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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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Marina Home – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Retail Design Blog

Marina Home, renowned for home furnishings, partnered with Altavia ODG to revamp its Reem Mall store in Abu Dhabi. The.

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Al-Futtaim IKEA drops prices of over 2500+ of its most loved products; giving customers access to affordable home solutions

Design Middleeast

In the midst of a challenging economic landscape characterised by escalating living costs, supply chain disruptions, and soaring inflation, Al-Futtaim IKEA stands strong in its commitment to placing affordability with no compromise on quality at the heart of its vision. In a remarkable move, the Swedish retailer has proactively dropped prices on over 30% of its most beloved products without compromising on the quality or design, setting IKEA apart from competition.

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Australian retail sales record modest growth in August 

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales were up only 1.5 per cent year over year to $35.4 billion in August, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The growth was largely driven by sales from the cafes, restaurants, and takeaway industry, which rose 8 per cent, followed by food with a 3.5 per cent increase. Clothing, footwear and accessories rebounded from a decline in July, up 1.4 per cent in August.

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Fulham Broadway Delivers a New Elevated Destination

Retail Focus

Fulham Broadway, has undergone a destination-led transformation following investment by CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM), to deliver a brand-new look and feel for the 200,000 sq ft scheme in the heart of West London. Having recently launched a new 7,700 sq ft flexible workspace, Fulham Works by Spacemade, CBRE IM has also facilitated an extensive £6.5 million David Lloyd Club revamp, which will join the nine-screen Vue cinema and restaurants to create an enhanced leisure and office hub withi

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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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Liquid X water bottle by Elina Tarverdyan

Retail Design Blog

Liquid X water bottle by Elina Tarverdyan

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Power of Personalisation

Design Middleeast

In conversation with Compass Project Consulting’s Regional Director Construction Management Richard Cushnan, discusses the company’s beliefs, exciting projects, sustainability, and how an effective team is the key to success. By Roma Arora How does Compass differentiate itself as an award-winning project development consultancy in terms of its approach and values?

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Cotton On names Natalie McLean as CEO of Typo, Factorie, Supre, Ceres Life

Inside Retail

Cotton On Group has appointed Natalie McLean as CEO of the emerging brands Typo, Factorie, Supre, and Ceres Life, effective July. McLean had served as the group’s chief retail officer for nearly six years and as GM of Cotton On Kids for almost five years. Prior to that, McLean worked as retail general manager at Rip Curl, product manager at Giordano, and as general manager for the Cotton On Group for more than nine years.

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Akeneo Acquires AI Platform Unifai, Creating World’s First Intelligent Product Cloud

Retail Focus

Akeneo , the Product Experience (PX) Company and leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, today announced the acquisition of Unifai , the market-leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform for data collection, cleansing, categorisation and enrichment pioneered by the industry’s leading experts in AI and machine learning (ML).

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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