Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The EuroShop trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from 26th February to 2nd March 2023, will showcase the latest developments in retail design, shop fitting and visual merchandising. This sector, one of eight experience areas at EuroShop, is the largest and most diverse, with 328 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and ideas over 28,000 square metres of exhibition space in Halls 10, 11, 12 and 13.

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Retail Design Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Rice N Roll were initially clients who wanted to refurbish an existing site. This site saw out its lease period.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

One of Southern California’s most storied malls, Santa Monica Place, is to get a new anchor from Korea: Arte Museum, an immersive digital art exhibition created by Korean design firm D’strict. Arte Museum will occupy approximately 4,750sqm of space that was vacated by Arclight Cinemas when it closed in 2020. The space is the upper level of a three-level empty box, the two levels below having been left by upscale department store Bloomingdales , which closed in March 2021.

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Design Boom

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

the ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA store also features a gallery space to display local designs, artworks, and crafts. The post tokujin yoshioka injects futuristic accents into new issey miyake store in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

EuroShop 2023 is set to be more important than ever as the global retail industry looks to recover from the effects of the pandemic. Taking place in Düsseldorf from 26 February to 2 March, EuroShop will provide a platform for over 1,700 exhibitors from 56 nations to showcase their latest developments and innovations in the retail industry. EuroShop will showcase innovative solutions from exhibitors designed to help retailers adapt to the changing customer habits and needs.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reform Design Lab follows up the success with their groundbreaking Reform Lounge Chair and Gestalt Coffee Table with an equally stunning piece – The MOTIF Chaise […] The post Cutting-edge technology enables a new path towards circularity appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Boom

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

step inside the symbol digital showroom by balbek bureau Ukraine-based practice balbek bureau reveals its latest retail project, an interactive luxury showroom in the heart of Kyiv. The team was approached by Symbol, the largest Ukrainian distributor of luxury segment brands, requesting a boutique interior with a fresh new concept powered by digital features.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

“Proximity” has become a controversial term when it comes to retail. In an urban setting, “proximity” goes back to its golden age because customers find it more practical and suitable for shopping around the corner. In remote villages, proximity retail suffers. Customers find it more convenient to drive back and forth to find a retail conglomerate to make or complete their purchases.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Over the past few years, AI-generated art has become a hot topic. Since recent improvements, AI image generators can quickly turn written phrases into impressive pictures. […] The post Is AI bound to change how we design and create? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

L’Oreal posted 8.1 per cent sales growth in the fourth quarter, a touch slower than in the previous three months, with firm demand in the United States and Europe helping to offset the dent from coronavirus disruptions in China. The cosmetics company, which sells Maybelline mascara and CeraVe skincare, recorded sales for the last three month of 2022 of US$11.1 billion, in line with analyst expectations, according to Refinitiv data.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

REWE International AG has chosen Körber’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) to be deployed across 40+ European locations. K.Motion WMS aims to optimise a complex process landscape, bringing maximum flexibility to meet the multi-layered demands of the food and pharmacy retail industry.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In a bid to offer an elevated retail experience and inspire youth culture, Foot Locker has opened a new, 10,000 sqm store in the UK. The store sets a precedent by combining innovation and technology to provide customers with the ultimate shopping experience. By making visitors active participants and going beyond traditional retail, the brand aims to build a deeper connection with the local community.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When a design studio describes itself as ‘timeless and playful’, that’s when you know their designs are ones to have. This is the case with the […] The post From fun to timelessness: Project 213A explores sustainability and craftsmanship through their designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Sportswear giant Adidas has revealed its first brand-new label in five decades – Adidas Sportswear, which will launch this month. The new line, in partnership with producer and style icon Jenna Ortega, aims to elevate the wearer’s everyday appearance with a selection of modern fits featuring cutting-edge performance technology to bring the same level of comfort and assurance to everyday life as its performance collections have for athletes for decades.

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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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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Las Vagas, NV — The KBIS/IBS show floor has always been electrifying, but this year’s edition was packed full of astounding showcases of impressive exhibits and marketing know-how. According to the official publication of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), this year’s annual Design & Construction Week brought in over 200,000 housing and design professionals to Las Vegas.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Are you considering offering your customers same-day delivery? If so, you should first spend time considering the following advantages and disadvantages. Three Reasons to Offer Same-day Delivery Let us begin with the positives. The following three reasons why you should provide same-day delivery will undoubtedly make you think same-day deliveries are a good idea. 1.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Committed to enhancing the collective future of Ecuadorian talent and essence, designer Alejandro Moyano created studio ANDEAN where artisanship is combined with modern manufacturing processes, resulting […] The post Ecuadorian design revisited: studio ANDEAN combines artisanship with modern manufacturing appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The cost of customer acquisition on Google ads has become higher than ever before, with most brands now paying an average of $28 per customer – enough to cover a takeout meal, a decent bottle of red, or two movie tickets on cheap Tuesdays. There’s a clear need for high-performing alternatives to Google and Facebook that help brands convert customers for less, without sacrificing quality or reach.

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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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Barber Design

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The purpose of a shop window and store front is to drive footfall; it needs to be eye-catching, traffic stopping and clear about what the space is going to deliver. It has to deliver the proposition of the store. But what is that? Consumers are currently very price conscious, sustainability conscious and staring at their phones! A store has to be multi-purpose.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As a rental property owner, it can be easy to make mistakes that can cost you time, money, and headaches. Here are some common mistakes rental owners make and how to avoid them. Not running adequate checks on a potential tenant One of the rental owners’ biggest mistakes is not conducting thorough background checks on potential tenants. It’s important to verify a tenant’s income, credit history, and rental history to ensure they will be able to pay rent on time and take care of

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The integration of haptic actuators in products offers several advantages in terms of advanced functionalities, bringing new life to the classical human-object interaction. Even before Virtual […] The post How pressure sensors are going to enhance physical-digital interaction in product design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While love will be in the air this Valentine’s Day, there’s mixed data relating to whether customers will buy in, on account of cost of living challenges, and a change in the way that the holiday is celebrated. Research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan from late January showed that customers are set to spend $485 million during Valentine’s Day, up 16.9 per cent on the previous year.

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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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Design Week

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Swedish design studio Tomorrow Machine has collaborated with juice company Eckes Granini to develop a bio-based bottle called GoneShells, which is made from potato and can be eaten, home-composted or dissolved under water when finished with. While Tomorrow Machine has experience working with research institutes and designing new materials for the packaging industries, this is the first project.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

We face plenty of dilemmas on a daily basis. But few are as polarising as which mobile phone system you should choose: Google Android or Apple iOS? If you’re weighing up whether to get the latest iPhone or a rival handset from the likes of Samsung, here are some of the benefits of each to help you decide. Why get an iPhone? Not convinced an Android is for you?

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VMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The American Dream mega-shopping complex in East Rutherford, N.J., will soon be home to a department store selling modest clothing for populations that require cover-up styles, Women’s Wear Daily reports. Called ADdress, the store will open in phases, starting on Valentine’s Day. “ADdress at American Dream will be the world’s first modest clothing department store to cater to Orthodox Jews, Muslims and others who need styles that provide more cover up,” Don Ghermezian, President and CEO of Ameri

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Legal proceedings have commenced against the franchisor of the 85 Degrees cafe chain, lodged by Fair Work Ombudsman, relating to alleged underpayments by franchisees. The case is a landmark in that it represents the first time the FWO has commenced proceedings against a master franchisor rather than individual franchisees who are employing staff and underpaying them.

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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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Design Week

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

So, farewell 100% Design. The fair, re-badged as Design London in 2021 by owners Media 10, once defined contemporary UK design and shaped London’s creative reputation after its debut in September 1995. Now the show has been folded into Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 (CDW), the London Design Festival (LDF) will not have a cornerstone trade event for the first time in its twenty years.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Despite having a relatively good year for new Apple products in 2022, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that the company may not be able to produce much excitement around new products for the remainder of the year. So instead, it might unveil new products at a relatively low-key event. As the end of the product cycle for Apple approaches, we’re starting to look ahead to next year.

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VMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen (Copenhagen, Denmark) has appointed Carly Conelli its new CEO for the U.S. and Canada. Conelli will lead the company’s newly established office in New York. She will be responsible for wholesale partners and also work closely with the Louis Poulsen sales team on a growth plan for the North American market. “We see an incredible potential in the U.S. and Canada, and we’re excited to bring Carly Conelli in to ensure continued growth,” said Tommy Rothoff, Louis P

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

After a shaky few years, Brand Collective’s Black Pepper is on the front foot and looking to grow. The womenswear retailer consolidated through the Covid-19 pandemic, closing stores while also focusing on its growing online presence. But with a new owner, and new funding, the business is set to reclaim some of its scale. According to general manager Rachel Digby, Black Pepper is set to open a number of new stores in 2023, and is already investing in making its existing stores more “luxurious”.

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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.

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