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1950s villa in downtown tunis is transformed into a slow fashion brand showroom

Design Boom

architects achraf bahri and hassene jeljeli have transformed an old villa into a new showroom for slow fashion brand ANISSA AIDA. The post 1950s villa in downtown tunis is transformed into a slow fashion brand showroom appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Local shopping boost set to continue after pandemic

Talking Retail

Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has thrown its weight behind the Scotland Loves Local campaign, designed to encourage local shopping. The move comes as research from one of the UK’s biggest banks predicted a boom in local stores as more consumers stick to shopping locally. The Scottish campaign’s aim is to nurture support for local.

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Zielinski & Rozen Showroom by Makhno

Home World Design

Zielinski & Rozen is an Israeli perfume house of natural fragrances, founded in 1905. The brand's first showroom in Ukraine was opened in TSUM, in the very heart of Kyiv. Continue reading.

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BREAKING NEWS: Oroton announces new CEO, David Kesby steps down

Inside Retail

Luxury accessories brand Oroton has just announced the appointment of new CEO, Jenny Child, who is taking over from David Kesby. Child was previously partner at McKinsey and Co, where she worked for 14 years partnering with retail and consumer companies in Australia, New Zealand and the US to transform their businesses and accelerate their growth. “I’m thrilled to be joining Oroton.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, 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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vivid pops of color + shiny pillars form sugawaradaisuke’s store in tokyo for louis vuitton

Design Boom

apart from the eye-catching volumes, the dense cylindric metal pillars provide visitors with a feeling of strolling through a vast forest. The post vivid pops of color + shiny pillars form sugawaradaisuke’s store in tokyo for louis vuitton appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Knightsbridge Estate welcomes the arrival of Burberry

Retail Focus

The Knightsbridge Estate is delighted to announce the opening of a new Burberry flagship store at No.1 Sloane Street. The iconic British luxury brand is the first tenant to open in the 340,000 sq ft redevelopment at the northern end of The Estate. The development, designed by Fletcher Priest, transforms an iconic corner of Knightsbridge to deliver a brand-new mixed-use scheme behind retained period façades, preserving the unique character of the area.

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SA trading restrictions prompt calls for “national consistency”

Inside Retail

The devastating delta strain of the Covid-19 virus has caused a third state to enter a form of lockdown, with South Australian Premier Steve Marshall announcing new restrictions on Monday evening – alongside an extension to Victoria’s initial five-day lockdown – prompting calls for a nationally consistent approach when it comes to restrictions. Australian Retailers Association chief executive Paul Zahra said the sudden closure of non-essential retail will be devastating to the industry in SA.

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Retail Industry Awards 2021 shortlist: top independent stores revealed

Talking Retail

The shortlist of independent finalists in the 2021 Retail Industry Awards has been unveiled. Judging for the awards was completed last week, with dozens of retailers and industry experts scrutinising hundreds of top-quality entries to come up with the ‘best of the best’ in the independent sector. Kim Reddick, commercial director for the Retail Industry.

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Know the Origin opens it’s first zero-waste pop-up store

Retail Focus

CBRE Global Investors has today announced that sustainability-focused department store, Know the Origin, has opened its latest pop-up and first zero-waste store at community-led retail and leisure destination, Angel Central. Bringing together a line-up of next-generation ethical brands, and setting the new standard of sustainability, Know the Origin has opened its pop-up store at 11 Parkfield Street.

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Designers reveal the secrets of skateboard design

Design Week

Skateboarding is having a moment. Tokyo 2020 is the first time the sport – popularised by Californian surfers as a way to pass the time when waves were low – is being included at the Olympics. Lockdown has also seen a rise in popularity for skating, suited as it is to social-distancing. MySkate , an app that allows riders to find skateparks in the UK, saw an increase of 180,000 users each month last year.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Retail groups call on customers to follow health orders, curb abuse

Inside Retail

With Sydney’s retail industry re-entering a much harder lockdown following a number of infectious cases making their way through stores, infecting more people in the process, five industry groups have united to call for understanding and patience from the community. The Australian Retailers Association, National Retail Association, the Shopping Centre Council of Australia, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association released a joint statement over

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Plan to crack down on tobacco smuggling welcomed

Talking Retail

Tougher sanctions to tackle the illegal tobacco trade have been warmly welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The government has said it will introduce extended powers for trading standards officers as well as a new track and trace penalty for non-compliant products in the Finance Bill 2021/22. The plans follow a consultation launched.

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Feather and Black debuts physical showroom

Retail Focus

Dreams has opened the first bricks and mortar presence for Feather & Black, with a concept store opening in the Dreams Hedge End store. Despite a challenging year for retail more broadly, the opening in Hedge Ends marks the beginning of a new phase for Feather & Black as an omni-channel brand. Further growth is also on the horizon, with two additional standalone store openings planned for the brand this year.

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Visa undergoes brand refresh as company looks to cashless future

Design Week

Global payment technology company Visa has unveiled a refreshed brand as part of a “multi-year brand evolution” The updated look has been developed in collaboration with international branding and design consultancy Mucho. Established more than 60 years ago, Visa says this new move is in anticipation of “the future of digital commerce” A redrawn wordmark, updated colour palette and custom typeface feature in the new brand.

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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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Lorna Jane fined $5 million for “predatory” anti-virus activewear marketing

Inside Retail

Activewear brand Lorna Jane has been fined $5 million over false and misleading claims it made last year that its of products protected against Covid-19. The judge called the business’ actions “exploitative, predatory and potentially dangerous”, according to the ACCC, which took Lorna Jane to court over the claims in December 2020. The marketing campaign was apparently overseen, signed off, and promoted by Lorna Jane chief creative officer Lorna Jane Clarkson.

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Retailers face shortages of stock and staff as self-isolation soars

Talking Retail

Independent retailers are facing stock shortages and absent staff as the “pingdemic” threatens to cause chaos. Deliveries have been badly affected in some areas, with retailers reporting both late and cancelled deliveries, partly down to the drivers having to self-isolate. Other stores are managing with fewer staff because some have been pinged by the NHS.

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Signal Capital completes the purchase of three UK shopping centres

Retail Focus

Private investment manager Signal Capital , in partnership with retail investment experts Edinburgh House Estates, has completed the acquisition of a further three UK shopping centres; the Quadrant Centre Dunstable, Aberafan Centre Port Talbot and Regent Walk Redcar. Collectively the schemes provide an income of circa £3.4m and comprise a total of 500,000 square feet.

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How to ensure a good design partnership

Design Week

“A lot of design partnerships begin in the pub after a pint or two, I find,” says designer James Webb, one half of the London-based studio Webb & Webb. “Of course,” he continues, “a lot of design partnerships end in this way too.” The design world is full of dynamic duos, but nurturing a design partnership can be hard work.

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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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Breaking: NSW outbreak declared “national emergency”

Inside Retail

NSW state premier Gladys Berejiklian and chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant have declared the Sydney outbreak a “national emergency” and have called on the federal government to shift its vaccine strategy to focus on workers in the state’s most impacted areas in an attempt to get the delta virus under control. “There is no doubt that the numbers are not going in the direction we were hoping they would at this stage,” said Berejiklian.

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New look Premier highlights brand’s latest innovations

Talking Retail

Premier has unveiled its latest design concepts after a trial at the store run in Sheffield by retailer Mandeep Singh. As part of an extension of his store to 1750 sq ft, Premier helped Mandeep install a wide range of improvements, including several specialist sections highlighting what the store offers. These include: Refresh @ Premier. This story continues at New look Premier highlights brand’s latest innovations.

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St James Quarter signs iconic toy giant Hamleys

Retail Focus

St James Quarter, the recently opened 1.7 million sq ft city centre retail destination in Edinburgh, has announced the signing of Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest multinational toy retailer. Set to open in the coming weeks, Hamleys will take 2,475 sq ft at St James Quarter, and will add 10 new local jobs. Founded in 1760, Hamleys has been a household name for over 260 years and will bring its iconic array of toys including its instantly recognisable collection of Hamley bears, speed racin

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Exhibition Road installations start eco conversations with wind power and algae

Design Week

An algae factory, a timber mound and pieces of decommissioned wind turbine blades will be introduced to London’s Exhibition Road, as part of three installations intended to “green” the area. The new additions to the street – which is home to several of the capital’s biggest museums, like the Science Museum, V&A and Natural History Museum – are the outcomes of a competition organised by the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) and Discover South Kensington

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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.

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Myer picks up new national distribution centre in online, efficiency push

Inside Retail

Department store Myer has signed a ten-year lease on a new 40,000 sqm warehouse which will serve as the 120-year-old business’ new national distribution centre. The warehouse, situated in Ravenhall, Victoria, will serve Myer’s stores and online efforts, will hold over 100,000 SKUs, and is key to the next phase of the department store’s ‘Factory to Customer’ initiative – and is another important step in the ongoing ‘Customer First Plan’ according to chief executive John King.

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Pladis unveils new design for premium cracker brand

Talking Retail

Snacking company Pladis has rolled out a £1m new design for its Carr’s brand. The design will run across Carr’s entire portfolio, including new Carr’s Black Olive Melts (150g; £1.49) and its Crispbreads, Flatbreads and Ciabatta. The move aims to inspire shoppers to “tuck into Carr’s range of premium crackers during snacking occasions which extend. This story continues at Pladis unveils new design for premium cracker brand.

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Former INTU Shopping Centre set to transform into West Midlands leading lifestyle destination

Retail Focus

A multi-million pound programme of investment announced today by Ellandi , a UK privately-owned shopping centre operator, is set to transform Merry Hill shopping centre near Birmingham into a best-in-class regional retail destination and the most vibrant family lifestyle destination in the West Midlands by July 2025. Delivered over five years and beginning with a first stage relaunch in September 2021, the £50 million+ investment will mean Merry Hill is the first former intu asset to undergo a m

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Funding cuts for arts universities to go ahead, OfS confirms

Design Week

The Office for Students (OfS) has said the proposed 50% cut to university arts funding will go ahead as planned, despite opposition. The plans relate to the subsidy currently provided to universities to help deliver “subjects that are expensive to teach”, according to the OfS. For arts subjects, this subsidy currently works out at around £243 per full-time student annually.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Listen up: Why Mecca is tuning in to the world of podcasting

Inside Retail

Beauty retail giant Mecca has entered the world of podcasting today with the launch of Mecca Talks, which aims to shine a light on its team members and in-house experts. “While the podcast is digital, Mecca at heart has unbelievable human connection, thanks to our stores. We’re really leaning on the talent and the authenticity of our store team members and platforming it in our podcast,” said chief marketing officer Kate Blythe.

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Walkers focuses on calorie count with latest campaign

Talking Retail

Walkers is set to launch a campaign to drive awareness of its 100-calorie or less multi-pack snacks. The campaign will go live on 31 July across TV, out-of-home and social media platforms, and in-store media. Each product’s logo will be merged with expressions of “surprise and delight” across the campaign assets. For example, Wotsits will. This story continues at Walkers focuses on calorie count with latest campaign.

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Trentham Shopping Village bucks the national trend with 98% occupancy

Retail Focus

The ‘offline’ retail experience at Trentham Shopping Village is proving a hit with businesses and visitors alike. With an occupancy of 98%, the popular North Staffordshire retail destination – to the south of Stoke-on-Trent – is thriving despite the challenges of Covid-19 and online shopping. Plus, footfall through the visitor centre into the renowned Trentham Gardens was up by around 15% in March this year, compared to pre-pandemic figures for March 2019.

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These UCA students are using design to solve real-world problems

Design Week

At a time when the future and funding of creative arts education is under threat, it’s more important than ever to showcase the talent nurtured at UK arts institutions. And in a challenging year, the graduating students at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) have sought to solve real-world problems, tackle wrongs and change perspectives through their work.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.