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Interiors Inspiration: Design Week’s favourite new projects

Design Week

A-nrd studio took inspiration from Sydney’s Art Deco architecture and coastal scenery for the new Soho branch of Australian restaurant, Milk Beach. The restaurants take their name from Sydney’s Milk Beach, a small, isolated beach surrounded by the heritage-listed Strickland House Estate. Based in the new IIona Rose House building, Milk Beach Soho’s interior boasts an array of natural materials.

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wutopia lab’s floating showroom with sweeping orange peaks echoes chinese mountainscape

Design Boom

the form evokes the khan tegri mountain's snow-covered ridges and its summit which glows a mystical red at sunset. The post wutopia lab’s floating showroom with sweeping orange peaks echoes chinese mountainscape appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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London’s First Crisp Pick ‘n’ Mix Pop-Up Arrives This November

Retail Focus

Simply Roasted announce the opening of London’s first ever Pick ‘n’ Mix bar dedicated solely to one of the nation’s favourite go to savoury snacks, crisps. Positioned on the corner of one of Soho’s most instantly recognisable streets, where Air Street meets Brewer Street, the exclusive Pick ‘n’ Mix experience will give crisp lovers the opportunity to try Simply Roasted’s collection of award-winning triple cooked crisps, all completely free of charge, for one weekend only on Friday 25th to Sunday

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How digital signage and kiosks can help stores match the online experience

Inside Retail

Having embraced digital shopping channels during the pandemic, Australian consumers have become well used to the personalisation and tailored content offered online. So how can physical retail stores replicate the experience and deliver an equally personalised interface for customers? “The only way to achieve that is through a digital medium,” says Neal French, director of Chrome Enterprise sales JAPAC at Google.

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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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Design Week’s 2022 Christmas Gift Guide

Design Week

Pantone Espresso Cup – from £8.50 This neat 4oz Pantone Espresso Cup is sure to impress any designer. Ranging from neutral tones of warm grey and brown to bright hues of yellow and green, the gift can be tailored to any kitchen colour scheme. Pantone boasts a range of kitchenware gifts, but this miniature is perfect for Secret Santa, priced between £8.50 to £10.25 on the official Pantone website.

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2023 Future Of Work Forecast: Office Design Is Ever-Evolving; Here Are 5 Trends For 2023

All Work

This article is part of the Allwork.Space 2023 Future Of Work Forecast. Click here to read about other trends we expect to see in the new year and how they will impact the future of work. The office sector will have to adapt to new ways of design that are more eco-conscious, and this is already being seen. . Organizations can be expected to integrate the remote and in-person employee experience by installing new, flexible technology within meeting rooms, common areas, and individual offices.

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How Burberry’s new leadership duo can reignite the luxury brand’s spark

Inside Retail

Burberry’s new chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd will on Thursday set out his plan to finish the job started by his predecessor: boosting growth at the British luxury brand to the levels of its European rivals. Akeroyd, who took over in April, will present his strategy alongside first-half results that will show the lingering impact of lockdown restrictions in China, Burberry’s biggest market.

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RSA announces nine 2022 Royal Designers for Industry

Design Week

The Royal Society for Arts (RSA) has unveiled the nine recipients of the 2022 Royal Designers for Industry (RDI) title as it overhauls its structure to recognise speculative design, regenerative design and design research.

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Mauro Porcini and the human side of innovation

Design Wanted

Mauro Porcini is a happy designer. One of the few who was able to make it a big corporation without giving up on his original ideal: […]. The post Mauro Porcini and the human side of innovation appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Asda welcomes fresh draught beer, cider and cocktail concept

Retail Focus

Asda Pudsey customers will be able to pick up their favourite from a rotating range of freshly poured tipples after Craft on Draft, the fresh craft beer, cider and cocktail concept opened at the Asda Pudsey store in Leeds. Shoppers in Pudsey, Leeds, can now sample from a menu of 12 regularly changing beers, ciders and cocktails whilst seeking expert advice to find something that perfectly suits their tastes.

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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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Furniture retailer Ecosium to charge more on Black Friday

Inside Retail

In a bid to bring awareness and reduce excessive consumption during the Black Friday sales period, sustainable furniture company Ecosium is set to levy a 50 per cent surcharge on orders. The company is encouraging customers to delay their purchases until the next day to help “take a stand” on the issue. During the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period, retailers are known to offer 20-90 per cent discounts on a range of products both online and in-store.

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Design, Climate Action: regenerative exhibition design

Design Week

The UK’s first sector-by-sector report by sustainability focused non-profit Julie’s Bicycle and BOP consulting, commissioned by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, highlights the fact that unlike many creative sub-sectors, UK galleries no longer have a dedicated industry body to “develop programmes to educate its members and encourage change” Yet with the relatively short life.

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Forward-thinking genius: 10 best Philippe Starck designs

Design Wanted

The list of the most iconic figures in design wouldn’t be imaginable without Philippe Starck. The French genius has filled the world with beauty for nearly […]. The post Forward-thinking genius: 10 best Philippe Starck designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Grosvenor appoints new Liverpool ONE lead

Retail Focus

Grosvenor announces the appointment of Chris Jukes as Director of Liverpool ONE, succeeding Alison Clegg who is retiring after leading the destination for 15 years. . Chris joined Grosvenor in 2005 and has held various finance positions in Grosvenor Property UK and the broader Grosvenor business. Today he is responsible for finance in the UK property business’ Development and Investment teams, including Liverpool ONE.

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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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Business ownership the dream for Australians; Specsavers makes it possible

Inside Retail

Despite everything the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown at the business community in the past three years the spirit of entrepreneurship is alive in Australia. According to recent research conducted by NAB four in 10 people indicated they would love to own their own business (41 per cent). For many in the retail sector, owning your own business can seem like a pipe dream.

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How to use your AI superpowers for good

Design Week

As AI tools continue to evolve at an exponential rate, creative practitioners of all disciplines are both curious about its potential and concerned about its longer-term implications. And with increasingly high-profile case studies to stoke debate, it’s fair to say that artificial intelligence has enjoyed its share of the spotlight in 2022. For instance, Jason Allen’s Theatre D’opera Spatial.

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5 designs using H steel bars as the main focus

Design Wanted

Thick. Massive. Heavy. These probably are the first words that pop into your mind when thinking about H steel bars. But, surprisingly, they can also be […]. The post 5 designs using H steel bars as the main focus appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Ksubi Open Their First London Standalone Store

Retail Focus

Global streetwear brand Ksubi have opened their first UK standalone store, located in the heart of Soho on 10 Carnaby Street. The opening will also coincide with the launch of a limited-edition collaboration with London-based artist Slawn. “London’s been calling us for some time with its buzzing music and arts communities. At Ksubi, we celebrate the triumph of the creative outsider – the rebels doing things their own way and to their own beat.

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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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Does Redcycle’s collapse prove retail needs alternatives to plastic?

Inside Retail

Last week, soft plastics recycling program Redcycle paused its nation-wide collection program and revealed it had been stockpiling plastics collected from the supermarket sector for months, rather than recycling them as it had said it had been. The collapse left Australia’s supermarkets, as well as various parts of the retail industry that relied on Redcycle, without a meaningful recycling option at a time that consumers want more than ever to support climate conscious business.

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Sensory wound dressing scoops James Dyson Award 2022

Design Week

The James Dyson Award 2022 global winners have been announced, with a smart sensor designed to measure the pH level of wounds and a machine that recycles plastic bottles into affordable 3D printer filaments winning £30,000 each in development backing. The annual competition opens every year to students, recent graduates, young designers and inventors who must fulfil the brief of designing.

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CBE and Gander join forces to support roll out of reduced-to-clear solution

Talking Retail

Retail innovator CBE has integrated the Gander app with its in-store technology. CBE believes that the app’s real-time technology has allowed many retailers with the right infrastructure in place, to achieve significant cost savings whilst reducing food waste. Established in 1980, CBE has grown to become one of the most innovative retail IT companies in.

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Chinti and Parker has opened its debut pop-up on the King’s Road

Retail Focus

Sloane Stanley has announced that Chinti & Parker , the luxury womenswear brand, has opened its debut pop-up on the King’s Road, joining returning fashion favourites, Prochaine and Seraphina , as well as Dacre Art x Air Contemporary at 340 King’s Road. . Chinti & Parker has launched a 1,298 sq ft unit at 336 King’s Road, which will be in situ until February next year.

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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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Uniqlo opens its first South Australian store, at Myer Centre

Inside Retail

Uniqlo has expanded its Australian footprint, opening a new brick-and-mortar store in Adelaide’s Myer Centre. The new store, with 900sqm of floor space, will open on November 24 and provide a full line of Uniqlo life wear clothes for men, women, children, and newborns. It has 11 fitting rooms for customers and five self-checkout stations to improve the shopping experience.

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How will the 2022 Autumn Statement impact design?

Design Week

UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented an Autumn Statement that promised “a consolidation of £55 billion” and prioritising “stability, growth and public services” Following the numerous “U-turns” since Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget, the new Statement confirmed the Government’s move away from its predecessor’s economic plans. “I understand the motivation of my predecessor’s mini-budget and he was.

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One of a kind sensorial immersion with McIntosh and Sonus faber in Six Senses Ibiza

Design Wanted

Ibiza’s music scene is still as groundbreaking as it has always been. Emerging from music beats and party spilled onto the beach, the island has attracted […]. The post One of a kind sensorial immersion with McIntosh and Sonus faber in Six Senses Ibiza appeared first on DesignWanted.

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RetailNext Acquires UK Counting and Footfall Solutions Specialist from Ipsos

Retail Focus

RetailNext, the leading analytics solution for brick-and-mortar retailers, today announced the acquisition of Retail Performance, the UK-based people-counting and footfall solutions from Ipsos, one of the world leaders in Market Research. The deal strategically positions RetailNext for further rapid growth in the UK and European retail intelligence space, and coincides with the company’s opening of new offices, headcount expansion, and onboarding of major new customers.

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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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Cettire reports solid sales growth as active user count nearly doubles

Inside Retail

Australian-listed online luxury fashion retailer Cettire says it is experiencing a “strong profitable growth trajectory”. Cettire sales grew 82 per cent in October to $34.8 million compared to the same period last year while adjusted EBITDA was at least $3 million for the month. The boost in sales is driven by repeat customers and active users which grew 88 per cent to 297,358 members.

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Perron-Roettinger clads Kim Kardashian SKKN pop-up store in raw plaster and cement

Dezeen

Design studio Perron-Roettinger has created a pop-up shop for Kim Kardashian 's skincare and homeware brand SKKN in Los Angeles that showcases its products in a physical space for the first time. The minimalist pop-up store, which is located inside Los Angeles shopping mall Westfield Century City, was designed using a limited material palette in a nod to the brand's pared-back design.

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Unveils North Carolina Prototype

VMS

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice (Orlando, Fla.), a fast-growing purveyor of frozen desserts, has taken the wraps off a brand-new look at its latest location in Locust, N.C. This is the first Jeremiah’s to be built from the ground up and will be used to gather insights on improving the customer experience in future stores. The new location, which opened Nov. 15, is a 1500-square-foot, free-standing building featuring a drive through, two overhead garage doors that open up to outdoor seating, a

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Omnia: the new multi-awarded design of Sonus faber’s Natural Sound

Design Wanted

Tapping into a new user experience, Sonus faber latest release Omnia speaker has already made a place for itself on the market. This new speaker is […]. The post Omnia: the new multi-awarded design of Sonus faber’s Natural Sound appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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.