Talking Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Wine brand Echo Falls is rolling out a new design for its Fruit Fusions portfolio. The new design will be available from August across the 9.0% (£6) and 5.5% (£4.25) ranges – the lower ABV range will feature a silver colour and the higher ABV range will feature different colours depending on the flavour. Each. This story continues at Echo Falls unveils new design for Fruit Fusions range.
Design Week
JULY 26, 2021
Woman Made, by Jane Hall. It’s no secret that globally women working in design have been marginalised. Phaidon’s upcoming book brings the work of Great Women Designers from around the world to the fore and covers many disciplines. Written by founding Assemble member Jane Hall, Woman Made will feature more than 200 designers from more than 50 countries.
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Design Wanted
JULY 27, 2021
Jason Krugman’s mesmerizing light sculptures feature wire mesh forms studded with thousands of hand-soldered LED bulbs. We spoke to the designer after he recently winning a LIT Lighting Design Award for his project, Capella Basket. We know it’s hard to believe but before he mastered the art of light, New york-based artist Jason Krugman worked in investment banking.
Design Boom
JULY 25, 2021
in this flagship store, estudio guto requena simulated all senses through the coverings, the soundscape, and an immersive installation. The post vibrant pixelated walls + immersive dreaming bedroom characterize zissou flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2021
The Levi’s® store in Bromley is the first in a line of branches to have a shift in design and strategy, in collaboration with Lucky Fox , as the brand hits a new direction. The selected stores, which will have a more focused product selection of mainly tees and jeans, have been redesigned to create a more informative and focused shopping experience.
Inside Retail
JULY 25, 2021
Melbourne’s Bayside Shopping Centre has become Victoria’s first shopping centre-based vaccination hub, and expects to give easy access to Covid-19 vaccines for 500,000 local residents. “We are pleased to have opened the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub at Bayside Centre, where we are able to provide this important service in a central, easy to access location to our community,” said Peninsula Health executive director of operations Helen Cooper.
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Talking Retail
JULY 28, 2021
The government’s latest plan to cut crime must result in “real action” for shopworkers, says the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The “Beating Crime” plan, published by the government this week, recognises that shops have become vulnerable to criminals. The plan says: “Shops are critical to areas, and often have become as much part of community.
Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2021
Bally’s new London flagship on 106-112 Regent Street is located on the city centre’s famous thoroughfare and housed in a historic Regency building. Boasting a columned façade and windows framed by antique trim, the boutique sees the latest installation of the global Bally Haus concept, driving synergy among the company’s retail outposts. Celebrating Bally’s 170-year heritage, Bally Haus honours the brand’s Swiss pillars of art, architecture and craftsmanship through contemporary design and natur
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2021
Far from being a historical issue, modern slavery impacts an estimated 40.3 million people globally, including one in every 130 women and girls, according to a recent article published in the journal Energy Research & Social Sciences. Australian jeans brand Outland Denim was founded to bring an end to modern slavery by providing opportunities to people who have experienced or are vulnerable to human trafficking.
Design Week
JULY 30, 2021
Among Equals has created the identity for Zero Hour!, a climate crisis campaign which hopes to gather support for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE Bill). The London-based studio has created a bee-inspired logo, visual identity and strategy guidelines for the environmental campaign. [link]. The CEE Bill is a potential law that seeks to ensure that the government would fulfill obligations set out by the Paris Agreement and work to protect ecosystems, among other measures.
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
Talking Retail
JULY 28, 2021
PepsiCo has launched a retailer competition to win cash prizes, in a move designed to “maximise the chilled fruit juice and smoothies opportunity”. The company’s first ever on-trade exclusive competition is running until 15 September, offering one retailer the chance to win a £5,000 cash prize and another 10 to win £500 runner-up prizes. To. This story continues at PepsiCo launches juicy retailer competition.
Retail Focus
JULY 28, 2021
Everyone has something to say about Amazon. Yet one thing always rises above the critiques: They’ve been ruthlessly customer focused. If it doesn’t benefit the consumer, they won’t do it. Their latest example is “Just Walk Out,” a suite of technologies that enable shoppers to simply enter a store, gather their items, and simply leave.
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2021
Australian mattress retailer Koala has selected South Korea as its second international market, launching into the region this week. The move follows the brand’s recent success in Japan, where consumers are demanding quality international products. “We’ve been [in Japan] for four years and in the last two years, we’ve really seen incredible growth.
Design Week
JULY 28, 2021
San Francisco-based design studio Landscape has rebranded Curative with an ambition to position the U.S heathcare start-up as an on-the-go and “essential” service. The studio has designed a new logo for the company, as well as a wider identity which rolls out over physical and digital touchpoints. Curative was established in 2020 by Fred Turner with the aim of improving sepsis testing.
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.
Talking Retail
JULY 26, 2021
Retailers suffered a market share decline in food-to-go compared to foodservice operators during the pandemic but should recover strongly, says the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD). The IGD expects retailers overall share of the food-to-go market to reduce to 21% in 2021 from 24% in 2019. But this will gradually increase to 23% by 2026. This story continues at Retailers set to recover lost ground in food-to-go, says IGD.
Retail Focus
JULY 27, 2021
Harrods is delighted to open the doors to its new Hair and Beauty Salon on the Fifth Floor from the 26 th July 2021. The Knightsbridge store’s new Hair & Beauty Salon offers guests a serene and tranquil beauty space, with unrivalled access to exclusive treatments and ‘must-have’ products from the world’s most innovative beauty brands, all under one roof.
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2021
We spoke with LK Group’s Larry Kestelman about his recent acquisition of Brand Collective and what kinds of retail brands he’s looking to acquire next. Inside Retail: What about the Brand Collective business attracted you? Larry Kestelman: When we took over PAS Group, we said straightaway that we’re a growth organisation and we want to grow organically and through mergers and acquisitions, and Brand Collective was a very logical target for us.
Design Week
JULY 28, 2021
Drinks company Heineken has developed a sustainable bar concept for the London E-Prix which it hopes will become “the standard” design for all future events sponsored by the company. All elements of the Greener Bar have been rethought to reduce more waste, water, emissions and energy use, as compared with standard offerings, according to Heineken.
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
Talking Retail
JULY 27, 2021
JJ Whitley Vodka has kicked off a media campaign running throughout the rest of the year, focusing on the brand’s Russian heritage. The campaign includes out-of-home, digital and print advertising, as well as sponsorship of Sky One’s Nights In programme throughout August. Simon Jackman, senior global marketing manager for white spirits at brand owner Halewood.
Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2021
The past 18 months have been tough for the Great British high-street, with many retailers forced to close for months on end as the Coronavirus pandemic hit the UK. However, this hasn’t stopped The Fragrance Shop – they have seen exponential online and in-store growth during this period, with business booming. The launch of their brand-new Southport store in July 2021 has seen the company reach the impressive milestone of 200 branded stores across the UK, bringing their overall portfolio to 203 s
Inside Retail
JULY 29, 2021
When Sheryl Sandberg announced the introduction of sponsored egg freezing at Facebook in 2014, some criticised the move as a ploy to drive women to delay motherhood until it suited the business. But a recent study by Monash University in Australia signals a change in attitudes, with almost half of 656 Victorian women surveyed believing it appropriate to offer egg freezing as an employee benefit.
Design Week
JULY 26, 2021
Kavya Jain is a 21-year-old product design graduate from Nottingham Trent University. Her final project is Sensei. Design Week: Can you explain what your final project was about? Kavya Jain: For my final year, I wanted to use my skills to deliver a project that focuses on inclusivity and underserved communities. Almost two million people in the UK are registered as visually impaired.
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Talking Retail
JULY 26, 2021
One in five UK consumers (21%) have stopped buying a particular brand or product because of concerns over its environmental impact on the environment, with those concerns most notable in the weekly grocery shop, according to a new study. More than a third (36%) of shoppers say they have stopped buying from a food and. This story continues at Go green and make money, says survey.
Retail Focus
JULY 29, 2021
The Mercers’ Company has today announced that the UK art gallery group, Clarendon Fine Art, has selected 117 Long Acre, Covent Garden, for its latest unique gallery experience in the capital. . Capturing the gallery’s mission to make art accessible and enjoyable to all, from first-time buyers to established collectors, the 3,500 sq ft Long Acre site joins the brand’s portfolio of over 20 galleries across the UK and is just a few miles down the road from Clarendon Fine Art’s first-ever location
Inside Retail
JULY 28, 2021
Australian online furniture business Temple & Webster is well on its way to achieving its goal of becoming the biggest furniture retailer — either online or offline — in Australia. The company recently reported a record year of revenue, profit and active customers, thanks to the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns, which not only drove more people to shop online rather than in stores, but also to redecorate their homes.
Design Week
JULY 27, 2021
Glasses company Cubitts has revealed an app that allows people to try on spectacles virtually from their phones using a 3D scan of their face. This solves the biggest problem when it comes to online retail, according to the London-based brand: “finding frames that fit your unique face” According to Cubitts’ research, only 20% of spectacle wearers in the UK think they have the perfect fit when it comes to frames.
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.
Talking Retail
JULY 26, 2021
Birds Eye is launching a campaign to help change perceptions towards frozen fish. The “Get On Board” campaign features Birds Eye’s frozen fish range and encourages people to increase their fish consumption. Launching this week, the campaign will span TV, digital, on pack and in-store POS advertising, initially running into September. Dietary guidance from the.
Retail Focus
JULY 30, 2021
In the past year, online shopping has boomed. With customers stuck indoors, many swapped in-store purchases for online splurges, but can it continue? As a result of the pandemic, it’s no secret that some of the world’s biggest retailers saw huge increases in the sales thanks to e-commerce. But which sectors were the biggest winners? Retail sectors that saw a steep increase in online shopping.
Inside Retail
JULY 28, 2021
Digital shelf, dark store and a fresh food playground – is this the future of supermarkets? Accenture thinks so. The consulting company has developed a new supermarket concept, in partnership with design agency Le Projet Hope, that blends online with offline and old shopping habits with new processes. . Dubbed Openmarket A22, the supermarket concept is designed to be as logistically efficient as an automated e-commerce warehouse, bringing back the sense of discovery to grocery shopping thr
Design Week
JULY 29, 2021
Talk: The first five years after graduation, with Theodóra Alfreðsdóttir. How do design graduates move on from university to working in the industry? It’s a question that will be on many people’s mind during graduate season. Icelandic product designer Theodóra Alfreðsdóttir will be discussing her own journey from a master’s degree at the Royal College of Art to starting professional work.
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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