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MAY 26, 2021
MAIA ACTIVE is an activewear brand co-founded by two Chinese designers. It emphasizes sports aesthetics, and strives to provide Asian females with lightweight, comfortable and stylish products. Continue reading.
Retail Focus
MAY 26, 2021
When you think of Dubai, it’s luxury hotels, pristine beaches and supercars that spring to mind. Interestingly though, Dubai is also home to more gyms than any other city in the world. It’s no wonder then that the Dubai Mall Village – often dubbed ‘The Greatest Mall in The World’ – is a who’s who of flagship stores owned by some of the world’s leading sportswear brands.
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Design Boom
MAY 27, 2021
apple has opened a new store in rome created in partnership with foster+partners and making it the largest of all the 118 apple stores in europe. The post apple’s new store in rome occupies a renovated 17th century palazzo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MAY 27, 2021
Following a review of David Jones’ food business, which was signalled by chief executive Scott Fyfe in March , the department store’s partnership with convenience chain BP is ending. The 35 dual-branded sites built over the past year will be transitioned in the coming months as DJs continues to streamline its Food business. “Our organisations have collectively agreed to work through a managed transition that will see our relationship end in the coming months,” a BP spokesperson said.
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Design Week
MAY 27, 2021
Ken Garland – whose designs spanned the world of toys to nuclear disarmament – was a “man you quickly run out of words to describe,” says Craig Oldham. Garland, whose political writing and influence have influenced generations of designers, has died at the age of 92. He is survived by his family and wife Wanda. Garland was born in Southampton in 1929, raised in north Devon and later attended London’s Central School of Arts and Crafts in the 1950s.
Retail Focus
MAY 24, 2021
Leek United Building Society has reopened its flagship Derby Street branch following a six-week transformation. The new look branch features several zones where customers can undertake traditional counter transactions, browse products and services, and enjoy relaxed and comfortable conversations in formal and informal meeting spaces. The modern surroundings incorporate an innovative community area for seminars and educational events as well as digital screens and video conferencing facilities.
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Inside Retail
MAY 27, 2021
Iconic Australian footwear brand Wittner may be more than 100 years old, but they’re currently on a path of innovation and sustainability. In this chat with CEO Catherine Willamson – the first female to ever take on the role in the history of the business – we discuss Wittner’s first ever sustainable capsule collection and what it’s like driving a historic retail business into the future.
Design Week
MAY 28, 2021
Shelter has revealed a “determined and brave” rebrand which seeks to embrace the spirit of activism. Superunion has designed the new branding, which launches alongside a campaign by ad agency Who Wot Why. [link]. Shelter was established in 1966 with the aim of ending homelessness and bad housing in the UK. The campaign charity provides advice and assistance to those in housing need.
Retail Focus
MAY 27, 2021
Today, Vashi unveiled and opened a new home for bespoke fine jewellery in Covent Garden – the brand’s new flagship store and its seventh bricks-and-mortar location. With an immersive in-store experience, open workshop and full behind-the-scenes visibility of every stage of production, the new flagship welcomes customers into the heart of the jewellery making process like never before.
Talking Retail
MAY 27, 2021
Spar has unveiled plans to invest £125m in its stores, supply chain, and IT over the next 12 months. Managing director, Louise Hoste, told delegates at the Spar virtual conference today (27 May): “Last year was a year which saw accelerated growth as a result of the dedication and focus of our colleagues. Therefore we. This story continues at Spar to invest £125m in business.
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
MAY 27, 2021
Victoria’s minister for industry support and recovery Martin Pakula has said the state government is working on a targeted package to assist businesses following yesterday’s announcement of a snap seven-day lockdown. According to the ABC , Pakula said the package will be announced next week, with the intention for businesses impacted by the lockdown to receive support “generally within a week or two”.
Design Week
MAY 24, 2021
Licensing a font for a brand is like hiring a car: you’re paying for the privilege of using it for a period of time, and it can look and feel great – but it’s never truly yours. Similarly there’s no exclusivity of use or creative control over how a licensed font expresses the nuances of the brand it is hired for. There’s also the thorny issue that if a business becomes more successful and web traffic rockets, the font bill will likely rocket alongside it.
Retail Focus
MAY 27, 2021
Shaftesbury has officially announced the opening of Olive Jennings at 35-37 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, marking the first retailer to launch as part of the ‘Start Up With Seven Dials’ pop-up incubator initiative. . Olive Jennings , a curated lifestyle brand founded by designer Amy Harrison-Mason and named after her grandmother, is one of four female-led brands to be selected from a pool of 30 entrants following a comprehensive judging process with a panel of industry experts. .
Talking Retail
MAY 24, 2021
Spar’s own-label wine and spirit has secured prizes at five international competitions. The retailer won prizes at the International Wine Challenge, the International Wine & Spirit Competition, the International Spirits Challenge, the Global Masters, and the Sud de France Top 100 competition. The symbol group took home a total of 29 awards at the annual.
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
MAY 27, 2021
E-commerce has seen exponential growth over the past year as the world went into pandemic-fuelled lockdowns, travel bans, and closures. Many retailers have been forced to find new ways to engage their customers, sustain their businesses and find new opportunities for growth leading to an accelerated shift from physical retail to e-commerce. The surge in online sales has also led to increased customer expectations and a demand for better service and personalised experiences.
Design Week
MAY 24, 2021
Cleantech company Pluvo has partnered with ad company Kinetic to roll out its flagship product, the Pluvo Column, across the country. Its inventors say that the “ground-breaking” Pluvo Column can scrub one cubic metre of air clean every second. Through a combination of filtering techniques, it claims to clean up to 99% of harmful particulate matter from the air, including noxious gases and airborne viruses.
Retail Focus
MAY 24, 2021
Ed Butler , VP of technology at digital consultancy Appnovation , picks four standout lessons from the pandemic that F&B strategists can learn from. . The events of the past year have sparked a permanent redrawing of the retail landscape, with online grocery sales soaring 91% year-on-year in a four-week period alone in 2020 and over 17 million Brits planning to stick to online shopping even as lockdown eases.
Talking Retail
MAY 28, 2021
Bells Supermarkets of Habberley, in Kidderminster, has re-located and doubled in size after a spike in trade during the pandemic left the owners in need of an expansion to allow them to respond to growing customer demand. The established family grocery store, which has been serving shoppers in the area for more than 15 years, This story continues at Worcestershire store doubles in size to meet pandemic demand.
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Inside Retail
MAY 27, 2021
Saint Laurent, Mulberry and Golden Goose are just a few of the international designer brands that have opened stores in 80 Collins, Dexus’ new high-end shopping and dining precinct in Melbourne. With a 38-level office tower, boutique hotel and 5,000 square metres of retail space, 80 Collins aims to give different types of customers – CBD workers, international tourists and local shoppers – multiple reasons to come back and explore the precinct at different times of day.
Design Week
MAY 28, 2021
D&AD has revealed its 2021 award winners, including three Black Pencils, in a year which celebrated social issue-based projects. This year, the judges awarded three Black Pencils, the highest level of award. A further 19 Yellow Pencils were handed out, the second tier of recognition. AMV BBDO was awarded a Black Pencil in art direction for #wombstories, a project which featured women animators from around the world exposing the narratives and taboos around the experiences of people with womb
Retail Focus
MAY 27, 2021
As we enter the second quarter of 2021, the UK continues to live under social restrictions. Although these have gradually begun to ease, the rise in digital e-commerce isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. . In 2019, physical stores were a £60.9 billion market, while online stores accounted for £22.3 billion. However, 2020 saw a 46 per cent growth in online sales – this being the greatest increase since 2008.
Talking Retail
MAY 26, 2021
Rogue rating surveyors promising to obtain a marked reduction in business rates bills are “exploiting businesses to sign unfair contracts”, Parliament heard today (26 May). Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton in North Yorkshire, named and shamed rogue agents who he claimed are “effectively conning” businesses – including those in the retail, hospitality and.
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Inside Retail
MAY 27, 2021
Former WooliesX GM takes on HealthyLife MD role. Ananth Sarathy, former general manager of digital experience at WooliesX, will lead the newly launched online HealthyLife business as managing director. Sarathy has held a number of other leadership roles in digital within the Woolworths Group over the last eight years, including as general manager of loyalty and data solutions.
Retail Times
MAY 28, 2021
To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pantys is launching a campaign to help fight against menstrual poverty - an issue affecting one in 10 girls in the UK and more than 500 million people worldwide (Plan International UK, World Bank). The lack of access to menstrual products, information and infrastructure impacts not only their quality of life but opportunities leading to gender inequality.
Drytac
MAY 27, 2021
Authored by Brad Haupt, USA Midwest and Southwest Territory Manager at Drytac. While floor graphics have been a staple part of the industry for some time now, the pandemic of the past year or so – and the need for social distancing signage – has seen the popularity of these applications skyrocket. Simply put, floor graphics have played a significant role in the battle against Covid-19, helping us keep a safe distance from each other when out and about, as well as directing people around one-way
Talking Retail
MAY 27, 2021
Retailers have extra time to submit their entries for the Retail Industry Awards, the sector’s most prestigious accolades run by Independent Retail News and TalkingRetail.com. The entry deadline for the awards, which are now in their 26th year, has been extended to 11 June – apart from the Independent Retailer of the Year category. Kim. This story continues at Retail Industry Awards extends entry deadline.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes
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Inside Retail
MAY 26, 2021
Melbourne Square development complete. The first stage of the Melbourne Square lifestyle and luxury residential precinct is now complete, after four years in development. The $2.8 billion Southbank site includes 1054 luxury apartments, a Taylor Cullity Lethlean-designed public park, Victoria’s first double-storey Woolworths supermarket as well as a childcare centre.
Retail Times
MAY 28, 2021
After a six year hiatus from the area, Co-op plans to open a new-look convenience store in the heart of Soho next week (2 June) following a £700,000 investment which will support up to 30 jobs in the local community.
VMS
MAY 26, 2021
Without a doubt, the worldwide Covid pandemic has had serious consequences on our High Streets and shopping malls. It reminds me of the song, “Ghost Town,” written by The Specials some 30 years ago. Retail trading conditions have been tough for a few years and in many cases, Covid was certainly a contributing factor to the closure of many companies.
Talking Retail
MAY 25, 2021
Family business Creightons has installed EDGEPoS electronic shelf edge labels into all three of its convenience forecourts. The Finaghy, Balmoral and Black’s Road stores, in Belfast, now have the automated system that reduces time and cost for pricing management, improves pricing accuracy, and allows dynamic pricing. Andrew Porter, general manager at Creightons, said: “The results.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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