Design Boom
AUGUST 15, 2021
the diamond-shaped bricks expand the volume of the interior and visually enhance the colorful SHANG XIA products. The post kengo kuma designs its SHANG XIA interior in beijing with a constellation of glass bricks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 15, 2021
New on-demand food and grocery service Geezy Go has launched a digital supermarket serving Sydney, aiming to compete with Woolworths and Coles. . The online supermarket offers an under 20-minute delivery service, promising products priced similar to or lower than its rivals. The e-commerce store houses a comprehensive range of local and branded food and grocery products, ranging from plant-based food, pantry & staples, pharmacy to cleaning supplies. .
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Retail Focus
AUGUST 20, 2021
Fashion retailer Mango has launched a new flagship store in London. The new space will be located at 223-235 Oxford Street, taking the total number of stores in the United Kingdom to 43. The aim is to create a functional, relaxed and welcoming space that promotes and simplifies the interaction between the customer and store staff, as well as improving the distribution of collections.
Design Week
AUGUST 19, 2021
Jenki Matcha Bar, by Ruby Kean. New York native Ruby Kean has designed a space for Jenki, one of London’s first-ever dedicated matcha bars. The café, situated in the capital’s Spitalfields market, was an exercise in blending “ancient and modern sensibilities” she says, achieved through different layering techniques. Seating from Japan sits alongside bespoke geometric shelving; meanwhile a bold centrepiece bar designed by wood surface designers Alpi Wood is combined w
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Talking Retail
AUGUST 18, 2021
Making a Difference Locally, the charity fund set up by wholesaler Nisa, has launched a new initiative to help retailers raise more funds for local good causes in the form of branded clothing banks. Charity clothes banks are now available for Nisa retailers to order, following a successful trial that began earlier this year. The. This story continues at Nisa charity launches clothes banks.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 19, 2021
Amazon.com is to open several department stores in its home US market to test the concept as it continues to build out its multichannel business model. According to multiple reports, the new stores will stock clothing, household items and electronics, along with other items, creating a new touchpoint for previously online-only customers. . Department stores’ share of the overall US market has fallen from 14.5 per cent in 1985 to about 2.9 per cent today, according to GlobalData, which might on t
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Design Week
AUGUST 18, 2021
Design studio Pearlfisher has created the identity for fitness brand Body20, with visuals that aim to “humanise” the company’s technology and services. The new work includes a wordmark, motion typography, art direction as well as packaging. Body20 comprises an electro-muscle stimulation suit (which has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) which co-ordinates muscle vibrations with a personalised exercise programme.
Talking Retail
AUGUST 19, 2021
Independent retailers are being encouraged to cut their carbon footprint and become more environmentally friendly through using a new online resource. The Retail Sector Council (RSC) has launched the initiative, which has received ministerial support, and is described an “an informative and accessible hub built by retailers for retailers to encourage planet friendly shopping”.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 16, 2021
Spending intentions across the country predictably fell during July, as Australian consumers geared up for a long, bloody battle with a renewed virus which has only gotten worse. According to the Commonwealth Bank’s Household Spending Intentions data, July was the first time that year on year spending intentions have fallen across the majority of measured categories since the beginning of the pandemic – with only health and fitness spending boosted due to increased medical spend.
Retail Focus
AUGUST 18, 2021
Ten years after opening the doors of its first global retailer in London, British luxury supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive announces that its 100 th retailer is set to open in China later this year. McLaren Automotive’s first retailer opened in the summer of 2011 and allowed customers and fans to discover the company’s first supercar, the 12C.
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
Design Week
AUGUST 16, 2021
Design studio O Street has crafted the new visual identity for Leeds-based Thackray Museum of Medicine, with an emphasis on guts and gore. As well as a new logo, the design studio has worked on exterior signage, internal wayfinding and a campaign for the museum. The museum is named for Charles Thackray, who opened a chemist shop in Leeds in 1902. It developed into one of the UK’s leading medical companies and in the 1980s, Thackray’s grandson started an archive in his predecessorR
Talking Retail
AUGUST 18, 2021
Contactless payments are set to become Britain’s most-popular spending method by the end of next year, accounting for 47% of all retail purchases, says a report by VoucherCodes.co.uk and the Centre for Retail Research. Contactless payments are up by nearly a third (30%) since the start of the pandemic, it found. Pre-pandemic, only 17% of. This story continues at Contactless set to become UK’s most-popular payment method.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 15, 2021
As called for by several industry associations in recent weeks the NSW Government has reinstated the Leasing Code of Conduct in order to further protect businesses from the difficulties of an ever-extending lockdown, with premier Gladys Berejiklian now hinting the state could remain locked down until at least November. “This is a time when all of us have to take stock and take the situation for what it is,” Berejiklian said on Sunday.
VMS
AUGUST 18, 2021
Target (Minneapolis) has released its second quarter earnings, according to a company press release. The mass merchant revealed its second quarter comparable sales grew by 8.9 percent, which they say was driven entirely by customer traffic. Store comparable sales also saw growth by 8.7 percent and digital comparable sales grew by 10 percent. Digital sales have been continuing to increase, the company says, due to its same-day services like order pick-up/drive-up and Shipt.
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.
Design Week
AUGUST 16, 2021
Lucy Barker is a 22-year-old graphic and communication design graduate from the University of Leeds. Her final project is called In the Shade. Design Week: Can you explain what your final project was about? Lucy Barker: This final year project was quite a challenging brief; raising awareness of skin cancer in Black and minority ethnic groups, while also giving people the tools to approach healthcare confidently.
Talking Retail
AUGUST 18, 2021
An independent store in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, has changed hands after 67 years to become the latest outlet owned by Nisa partner Eros Retail. Neish Supermarket (Nisa Local) on Clerkhill Road had been owned and operated by the Neish and Anderson families since opening in 1954. It has now been bought by Eros Retail, which will. This story continues at Nisa store in Aberdeenshire changes hands after 67 years as Eros Retail expands Greens fascia.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 19, 2021
Womenswear online retailer Esther & Co has announced that GM Travis Wright has recently exited the company, with former Mosaic Brands executive John Hardy stepping into her role. Travis Wright. Wright has been at Esther & Co for almost seven years and according to founder and CEO Talita Estelle, she has been “a driving force” at the business, where she helped the brand experience more than five times growth. .
VMS
AUGUST 18, 2021
Breakout Session: Purpose-Driven Design for Community-Based Projects. The events of the past year have given retailers an unprecedented opportunity to reflect on some important questions: How much does your store or brand reflect your purpose and values? What role do you play in your community…and what role should you play? Given the tremendous impact of both the global pandemic and social unrest, what impact and ROI should you be looking to achieve in your retail design projects?
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
Design Week
AUGUST 20, 2021
Biles Hendry has unveiled the branding for Urban Legend, a donut brand that uses a patented steaming method in a bid to make healthier sweet treats. New to the market, Urban Legend says its donuts contain 50% less sugar than traditional offerings. “Shouting about health too much can get in the way” Biles Hendry’s branding for the company seeks to capitalise on this nutritional benefit while still positioning it within the dessert food category, according to creative director An
Talking Retail
AUGUST 17, 2021
Grocery sales fell by 4% during the latest 12-week period and also dipped in the most recent month, according to new figures from Kantar. The decline was just 0.5% in the four weeks to 8 August when consumers made an extra 108,000 shopping trips but the average basket size was 10% smaller as pre-pandemic buying. This story continues at Grocery sales fall as more shoppers return but basket size shrinks, says Kantar.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 19, 2021
New rules take effect from midnight Sunday in NSW covering the types of retailer allowed to let customers shop in-store in areas of high risk for coronavirus transmission. In response to ballooning infections of the highly contagious Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus, the state has extended its lockdown until the end of September and introduced a raft of new measures to restrict person-to-person contact in the hope of slowing the spread of the disease.
VMS
AUGUST 19, 2021
Shinola (Detroit) has partnered with Crate & Barrel (Northbrook, Ill.) on a collection of utility chairs, beds, desks, bookcases and other home goods, according to WXYZ Detroit. The line includes 115 items varying in price from $24 to $4299. Additionally, on Wednesday, Shinola opened its Shinola Home retail store next to its flagship location in Detroit and another at the Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Mich., reports The Detroit News.
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Design Week
AUGUST 17, 2021
Viv Galinari’s career has taken many turns. The self-taught coder started out in her native Brazil as a business student. After graduating, she moved to Europe where her CV racked up job titles like au pair and newspaper vendor. A seven-year stint at D&AD’s London office kicked off her creative career in earnest, and she supplemented this with a masters course in innovation.
Talking Retail
AUGUST 16, 2021
Whitley Neill Gin has kicked off a £1m advertising campaign that taps into “summer al fresco eating occasions”. The new campaign focuses on the brand’s Raspberry and Blood Orange gin flavours and positions them at the “forefront of the summer picnic setting”. The campaign is running across billboards, digital sites, print adverts and social media. This story continues at Whitley Neill launches al fresco summer campaign.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 19, 2021
Introducing our new monthly video series, The Edit , where the Inside Retail team takes you behind the scenes and discusses what’s hot and what’s not in retail. Featuring managing editor Jo-Anne Hui-Miller and features & premium editors Heather McIlvaine and Ruth Hogan, we’ll chat about the stories that we’re chasing, the great retail leaders we’ve interviewed lately and the trends that we’ve got our eyes on.
VMS
AUGUST 18, 2021
Old Navy (San Francisco) announced the launch of its “Bodequality” effort, according to a company press release. This means starting August 20, the retailer will begin offering sizes 0-30 and XS-4X for all women’s styles without price differences. The aim is to provide more inclusive sizing for women’s styles across the brand’s stores and online. In store, there will not be special sections for different sizes, all apparel will be merchandised together.
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.
Retail Times
AUGUST 16, 2021
Adobe today released its Adobe Digital Economy Index for the UK, which analyses billions of online transactions, making it the most comprehensive report of its kind. The report reveals that UK consumers spent a record £10 billion online in July - the highest monthly spend in 2021 so far, and the most spent in July ever. This brings the UK’s year-to-date online spending to £64.9 billion, up 18% YoY and 56% compared with the same period in 2019.
Talking Retail
AUGUST 16, 2021
The tobacco category has shown its resilience once again as it has shaken off the latest legal hurdle – last year’s ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes – to remain a valuable and growing category for convenience operators. The latest in a growing number of restrictions kicked off by the display ban several years. This story continues at Tobacco and vaping: A new leaf.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 19, 2021
Prudvi Mohan Kaka is chief scientific officer at global beauty giant, Deciem, parent company of cult brand The Ordinary, which is focused on no-fuss, science-based skincare products. Here, we chat with Kaka about how he and his team have developed some of the world’s most popular skincare products and how he’s on a mission to bust common skincare myths.
VMS
AUGUST 18, 2021
The City of New York and Major Bill de Blasio are being sued by The Independent Restaurant Owners Association Rescue, Pasticceria Rocco, DeLuca’s Italian Restaurant and Max’s Esca, as well as two gyms – Staten Island Judo Jujitsu and Evolve-33 – due to the new executive order requiring vaccination proof for customers to engage in certain indoor activities in New York City, CNBC reports.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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