2024

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hand-carved red sandstone clads jewelry store’s facade by studio lotus in jaipur

Design Boom

the design by studio lotus highlights meenakari’s legacy, creating an immersive environment for the art and heritage of this craft. The post hand-carved red sandstone clads jewelry store’s facade by studio lotus in jaipur appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Harvey Norman loses Asic case over misleading finance claims

Inside Retail

The Federal Court has ruled that Harvey Norman, along with Latitude Finance Australia, made false and misleading financial claims in a national advertising campaign. The campaign, which ran from January 2020 to August 2021, was for a 60-month interest-free and no-deposit payment method. Customers were required to take out a credit card, such as the Latitude Go Mastercard, to purchase goods.

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Jaguar attempts to pounce on the future with major rebrand

Design Week

As it approaches its 90th anniversary, Jaguar is looking to re-launch its brand to bolster its future plans. “It wasn’t always distinctive enough in the last decade”, said Adrian Mardell, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover at a press briefing at the company’s 12,000-person site in Gaydon, Oxfordshire.

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Small but mighty: backing the UK’s independent retailers through Shop Small

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A Retail Times’ sponsored post By Dan Edelman, general manager, UK Merchant Services at American Express Small, independent retailers play a huge role across the UK, bringing vibrancy and acting as the heartbeat of local communities.

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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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ICA Stop supermarket designed as a "culinary dream come true"

Dezeen

Swedish studio Westblom Krasse Arkitektkontor and design agency Snask have revamped a supermarket in Täby, adding pastel hues and materials such as terrazzo and wood to "turn shopping into an experience". The design was intended as a facelift for the store, which is part of Sweden's ICA supermarket chain and had been given many smaller additions over the years without an overall design direction.

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Shortlist Revealed: Design Middle East Awards 2024

Design Middleeast

The response has been nothing short of extraordinary! Our systems were flooded, and our inbox was brimming with nominations from industry veterans, new faces, and rising talents. After countless hours of sorting through the submissions, the shortlist only grew longer, thanks to the remarkable projects, companies, and individuals that merit attention across the region.

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Modern Mexican Dessert Store Design – Before and After

Mindful Design

Mindful Design Consulting led yet another stunning transformation of an old building into a vibrant dessert shop in Los Angeles, California. Once an unassuming structure at the forefront of a small plaza, its only advantage was its immediate proximity to the flow of cars and pedestrians, ready to be converted into customers. With a fresh, […] The post Modern Mexican Dessert Store Design – Before and After appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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NRF 2024: Key Takeaways From Retail Thought Leaders

RetailMinded

Retail and 2024 are both in full swing, and both the year and commerce kicked off at the National Retail Federation in New York City in early January. This is always a vibrant, engaging and important whirlwind for me… and an experience I look forward to every year. After all, as a self-described retail geek, I get giddy when it comes to exploring the latest retail technology, exploring flagship stores that keep up with collective retail trends and discovering new resources that help fuel t

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Deconstruct Your Office Into Core Resources To Rebuild Productivity

All Work

An effective office layout embraces a mix of experiences, providing a range of work surfaces and seating options to suit various tasks and employee preferences, enabling both focused work and dynamic collaboration. Efficient business performance and employee engagement require easy access to stored information—including digital repositories and peer knowledge—as well as adaptive screen technology that recognizes users and provides necessary data for their daily tasks.

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A Decade of Redefining Experience Retail: 15 Apple Stores Designed by Foster + Partners in City Centers

Arch Daily

Explore Apple's innovative retail designs in urban centers worldwide with Foster + Partners. Discover iconic flagship stores redefining the shopping experience.

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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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cylindrical columns and stone steps outline resoul rooftop concept store in china

Design Boom

the design introduces natural elements like water, greenery, and stone, focusing on creating a sensory, immersive experience. The post cylindrical columns and stone steps outline resoul rooftop concept store in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Bunnings breached privacy laws, Privacy Commissioner says

Inside Retail

Bunnings breached privacy laws by using facial recognition technology (FRT), the Privacy Commissioner determined. From November 2018 to November 2021, Bunnings implemented a trial FRT at 63 stores in Victoria and NSW, capturing the faces of every visitor. Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said that while her office acknowledges the potential for the technology, its benefits must be weighed against its impact on privacy rights. “In this instance, deploying facial recognition technology was th

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How The Workroom involved hundreds of stakeholders in humanist rebrand

Design Week

The Workroom has created a new visual identity for Humanist Ceremonies, an organisation that provides trained celebrants for non-religious weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies.

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Co-op first to announce move to 100% British strawberries

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op is the first UK retailer to announce it is moving to 100% British Strawberries across its entire own brand range – hitting shelves two weeks ahead of last year and just in time for St George’s Day. From 23rd April, the leading convenience retailer will exclusively offer only British fresh strawberries across its offering […] If you want

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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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"Subtle luxury" defines Shoreditch jewellery store by Hollie Bowden Interiors

Dezeen

Interior design studio Hollie Bowden Interiors has created fine jeweller Rachel Boston's flagship store and showroom in London. Located in Shoreditch's Redchurch Street, the store is split into four main areas – the retail space, private appointment area, workshop and office space for the jeweller's team of 12. The space blends a neutral palette of glass, steel and sycamore wood veneer The store aims to blend a neutral material palette of glass and steel with sycamore wood veneer and velvet moha

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GROHE Launches First Saudi-Made Sanitary Products

Design Middleeast

GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, has become the first global sanitary brand to offer products made in Saudi Arabia, with a new manufacturing facility in Dammam dedicated to GROHE brand products. GROHE is an integral part of the strong brand portfolio of LIXIL, which is a maker of pioneering water and housing products.

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Choreographing power: government innovation through a Design lens

Design Wanted

My interest and intention lie less in politics and more in the design and innovation aspects within the political sphere. […] The post Choreographing power: government innovation through a Design lens appeared first on DesignWanted.

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LMTLS clads korean beauty store with rocky texture echoing madagascar’s pristine nature

Design Boom

the design combines elements like rocks, pebbles, and sand to create an urban oasis, offering visitors a unique escape from the city bustle. The post LMTLS clads korean beauty store with rocky texture echoing madagascar’s pristine nature appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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cancun welcomes first bottega veneta store inspired by mediterranean coastal architecture

Design Boom

the store features a sleek application of venetian marmorino plaster, uplifted by strong wooden accents. The post cancun welcomes first bottega veneta store inspired by mediterranean coastal architecture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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OODA’s ndarja multi-use building splits in two to create green urban void in tirana

Design Boom

OODA opts for a rotational design of the volumes forming fluid transitions between the street, square, and interiors. The post OODA’s ndarja multi-use building splits in two to create green urban void in tirana appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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elliptical elements bring living room warmth to xframe studio’s OSC boutique in china

Design Boom

the design abstracts familiar scenes from a living room and reassembles them into a clothing store. The post elliptical elements bring living room warmth to xframe studio’s OSC boutique in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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orange aluminum walls light up issey miyake’s latest flagship store in paris

Design Boom

the interiors evoke a futuristic and an energetic space, with slight nods to tradition. The post orange aluminum walls light up issey miyake’s latest flagship store in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.

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new dior flagship blossoms in geneva with architecture by christian de portzamparc

Design Boom

maison dior has unveiled its newest swiss boutique in geneva, a landmark flagship designed by christian de portzamparc. The post new dior flagship blossoms in geneva with architecture by christian de portzamparc appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Rag & Bone opens Sydney flagship store

Inside Retail

Rag & Bone will celebrate the grand opening of its flagship store in Double Bay, Sydney on November 29. Located at 31-33 Knox Street, the new store features a curated selection of menswear and womenswear collections, including tailored jackets, modern denim, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. “This new store is designed to offer an immersive experience that captures the essence of Rag & Bone, blending timeless design with an unmistakable edge,” said Paul Smith, MD of Signa

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Harvey Norman faces class action over junk extended warranties

Inside Retail

Household goods retailer Harvey Norman is facing a class action for allegedly selling unnecessary and worthless extended warranties to customers. The extended warranty, called ‘Product Care’, is sold with products such as electronics and white goods, claiming to provide extra protection to consumers who experience faulty products. However, Echo Law’s class action alleges that the warranty offers no value to consumers, as the protection it provides is no more than the rights and

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Maternity brand Bumpsuit  launches six-month popup 

Inside Retail

Maternity brand Bumpsuit will launch its first physical location – a six-month extended pop-up store – on November 15. The store, located at Austin’s Domain Northside, is designed by Will Fox of Fox & Fox and will feature collections such as intimates and shapewear, loungewear, healing compression wear for recovery, occasion wear for events and baby showers.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Ecoya CEO on why Metro Martin Place was a perfect fit for its new Sydney store

Inside Retail

Born in Sydney, designed in Auckland and made in New Zealand, luxury home fragrance brand Ecoya has arrived at Martin Place, the heart of the new Metro retail precinct in Sydney. After closing its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, the brand initially planned to open a boutique in Bondi Beach. However, when the opportunity presented, it made sense to pivot to Martin Place.

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Mosaic Brands expected to enter administration

Inside Retail

Mosaic Brands is expected to enter administration as early as todday, the Australian Financial Review has reported. FTI Consulting will facilitate the administration, according to the publication’s sources. Last month, the fashion retailer said it would wind down five of its brands to focus on its other five businesses as it struggles to remain afloat due to operational issues.

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Dusk’s sales increase in first 20 weeks

Inside Retail

Dusk posted higher sales in both online and physical stores in the first 20 weeks of the fiscal year. The home fragrance retailer’s sales rose 12.7 per cent year over year, with like-for-like sales growing 11.5 per cent. Online sales surged 41.2 per cent, while brick-and-mortar store sales jumped 10.7 per cent. “We have opened two new stores and further extended our reach with the launch of 12 pop-ups in flagship centres across the country,” said Vlad Yakubson, Dusk CEO and MD.

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AFW secures one-year lifeline after industry meeting

Inside Retail

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has stepped in to lead the Australian Fashion Week (AFW) 2025 as IMG announced its exit from Australia after nearly 20 years of managing the event. “What is important is that next year’s event goes ahead,” Marianne Perkovic, AFC chair, told the Australian Financial Review. “We can’t stage fashion week as it was by next May, we don’t have time for that.

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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.