Inside Retail

JUNE 4, 2023

Myer’s CEO and MD John King has announced he will retire in the second half of the 2024 calendar year and return to the US. In an ASX announcement, the department store’s board thanked King for his “extraordinary contribution” and added that his decision to leave is based on “being with his family as their health circumstances demand.” King has more than 30 years of experience in retail across department stores, specialty retailing and premium global brands in the US and UK.

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MAY 31, 2023

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Odd Muse, the independent ‘investment fashion’ label, has returned to The Yards , Covent Garden for its second pop-up, following its highly successful debut bricks-and-mortar experience at the destination last month. Located at 4 Slingsby Place and running until mid-July, Odd Muse’s 3,000 sq ft space showcases several of the brand’s womenswear lines such as the sleeveless styles

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

Vicinity Centres has sold a 50 per cent stake in Broadmeadows Central shopping centre to Melbourne-based Nikos Property Group for $134.5 million. The shopping centre is located 19 km north-west of Melbourne CBD and is anchored by Kmart and has three supermarkets – Aldi, Coles and Woolworths – along with Hoyts Cinemas and more than 115 specialty stores.

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Design Wanted

MAY 29, 2023

“Many factors go into creating something timeless and recognizable: good marketing, a savvy business strategy, a unique design, and a bit of luck,” says Nicholas Baker […] The post Nicholas Baker designs instant icon with Damiano Latini using virtual reality appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.

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Design Boom

MAY 31, 2023

LOEWE ReCraft in osaka is the fashion label’s first store to specialize in repairing and maintaining its leather items with the help of local craftsmen. The post in osaka, LOEWE recrafts used and worn-out leather goods to make them new again appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Times

MAY 31, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Robots are heading to Wakefield from today as a partnership between Starship Technologies, Co-op and Wakefield Council brings the benefits of autonomous grocery deliveries to local residents. The service will initially be available to 13,000 residents across 6,500+ households, with orders made through the Starship food delivery app, which is available fo

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MAY 30, 2023

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Creating a brand community has always been an important marketing concept and a valuable brand asset. Many brands have been particularly attentive to strengthening their community relations during and after the global health crisis (COVID-19). They understood to what extent building and maintaining a relationship with their clients had an impact on their survival.

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Design Wanted

MAY 31, 2023

Recently, I’ve become passionate about the concept of Design for Longevity (D4L). D4L goes beyond discussing only design for financial planning or retirement. In fact, D4L […] The post Design for simulation: how to project your future self? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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FC Dadson

JUNE 1, 2023

How Tiff's Treats Reduced Costs and Maintained a Premium Aesthetic Through a Strategic Millwork Partnership Picture this: you walk into a Tiff's Treats retail location, instantly greeted by the warm aroma of freshly baked cookies. The atmosphere is inviting, and the sleek, modern design adds to the premium experience. But have you ever wondered how Tiff's Treats maintains its high-quality aesthetic while keeping costs in check?

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Retail Times

MAY 31, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Data crunched by online pharmacy delivery partner Gophr, paints a concerning picture for the pharmacy sector in England. Gophr’s ‘Prescription For Pressure’ initiative, reveals a challenging time for the industry and is supported by separate analysis by the BBC showing that the number of pharmacies in England is at its lowest since 2010.

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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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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

It’s challenging for bricks-and-mortar retailers to stand out from the crowd. The key to driving customers in-store (and getting them to keep coming back) is differentiation. Using a differentiation strategy allows retailers to create a unique in-store shopping experience – that can’t be replicated online, and will set you apart from the competition.

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Elmwood Timber

JUNE 2, 2023

Hickory has become a popular choice for hardwood flooring. Homeowners, designers and architects have been specifying the use of hickory for a wide variety of reasons. To better understand if hickory floors are the right choice for your project, let’s take a deeper look at the unique properties and benefits of the wood itself. Wood flooring made from hickory is one of the toughest and most durable floors available.

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Design Wanted

JUNE 1, 2023

From Nendo to PepsiCo, The Coca-Cola Company, Jones Knowles Ritchie and OlssønBarbieri – today, brands and design studios are seamlessly adapting their approach and rebranding their […] The post 5 refreshing drink rebrandings that are sure to catch your eye appeared first on DesignWanted.

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All Work

JUNE 2, 2023

When designed well, amenities are an integral part of workplace infrastructure that enrich and support both physical and mental health. Designing with a focus on both employee personalization and integration within the broader community can help businesses focus their resources on successfully designing experiences, spaces, and services that ultimately have a greater impact on employee satisfaction.

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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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Retail Times

MAY 31, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl has announced it is joining the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme this month, meaning Scots can now look forward to even more choice when using their gift cards. From Kirkwall to Kelso, Lidl’s 111 Scottish stores are now accepting the regional Scotland Loves Local Gift Card.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2023

Asos recently launched its first ever rental edit with UK-based rental marketplace, Hirestreet, as the struggling online fashion retailer attempts to stem its losses amid a decrease in consumer spending. Featuring over 180 styles from Asos’ homegrown brands, namely Asos Design, Asos Edition and Asos Luxe, the collection will focus on women’s occasion wear, including wedding-guest outfits, bridal looks and bridesmaid dresses.

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Design Boom

JUNE 1, 2023

nature gracefully permeates the structure, becoming a living landscape on each floor, from the façade to the rooftop. The post van cleef & arpels opens nature-infused garden maison in seoul appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Wanted

MAY 31, 2023

Welcoming you to a new shopping experience – Netherlands-based agency Publicis Groupe launches The Drop Store during the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York featuring […] The post The Drop Store – your market for a world in water crisis has arrived appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist

The past three years have forever changed the retail landscape. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment. In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year.

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Dezeen

MAY 29, 2023

An Italian company that makes candied fruit now has a dedicated space for cookery demonstrations, designed by Milan -based architecture office Co.arch Studio. Cesarin has produced its fruity bakery products at a factory between Verona and Vicenza in Italy for over 100 years. The plywood structure is installed within one of Cesarin's factory buildings Co.arch Studio founders Andrea Pezzoli and Giulia Urciuoli worked with the company to create a pop-up kitchen for hosting live-audience events and

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Mindful Design

MAY 29, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, promising to simplify work processes and enhance creativity. In the realm of commercial interior design, AI has emerged as a tool for generating ideas and visuals, providing designers with a fresh perspective. But how far into the design process can AI take the creators on new interior spaces?

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2023

Australian shoppers are expected to spend $9.3 billion during this year’s end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales period, according to data from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan. Although fewer Australians are expected to shop overall, about 51 per cent will do so online while the average spend per person will be up $200 from last year to $1616.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 30, 2023

Gensler designed a dynamic office space with natural lighting, flexible seating arrangements, and communal areas that reflects Chemonics’ transparency, community.

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Speaker: Jenn VandeZande, Head of Digital Engagement Strategy at SAP Customer Experience | Beth Scott, VP, Business Operations - Supply Chain | Nikki Grigsby, PHR, Chief Operations Officer at Syndigo | Levana Wang, Content Creator, Gen Z Expert

Post-2020 life has changed the world in many ways — not the least of which is accelerating our reliance on digital commerce. Furthermore, there's the growth of social commerce, evolution of omnichannel commerce, in-store transformation, and online/offline hybridization, all of which are becoming e-Commerce trends that will inevitably shape the 2022 innovation landscape.

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Design Wanted

MAY 31, 2023

Seamlessly exploring the intersection between home, wellness and technology – Benjamin Hubert’s London-based creative agency LAYER and Panasonic innovatively launch Balance of Being, a collection of […] The post Blending home, wellness and technology with Balance of Being appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Store Windows

JUNE 4, 2023

We love to see floral displays. The one thing which we find odd however is when flowers are placed in a scheme where you are able to see the stalks. Some fake floral displays can look incredibly real, that is until you see the stalk element and we're not entirely sure what the solution to this is apart from simply showing the flower element face on as the larger flowers here indicate.

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RetailMinded

JUNE 3, 2023

As an independent retailer, ensuring the safety and security of your store, employees, and customers is a top priority. For one, retail theft and other security issues can damage your brand reputation and lead to significant financial losses. The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey, for instance, revealed retail shrink or merchandise losses reached USD$ 94.5 billion in 2021.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2023

Australian fashion label Kivari has opened two new retail stores – at Bondi Junction and Burleigh Heads. This takes its network of boutiques in major locations to six, with further stores planned as the company expands. The brand has its roots in a local market in Burleigh. It drew so many followers that the founders decided to develop stylish boutiques.

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Retail Times

MAY 31, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aston Manor Cider has announced the return of its highly successful advertising campaign, Straight Outta Crumpton, to screens this summer. The advert is a play on N.W.A’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ hit and instantly injects both personality and fun into the cider category.

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Design Wanted

MAY 29, 2023

This year, from the 15th to the 17th of June, Barcelona will play host to Sónar+D 2023, the international congress that brings together leading minds from […] The post Sónar+D 2023: an exploration of art, science, and digital culture appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 30, 2023

UK studio Foster + Partners has unveiled the first flagship Apple Store in India, which has a ceiling made from.

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Parcel Pending

JUNE 2, 2023

Milford, Conn., June 2, 2023 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels and a major global parcel locker operator, announced today it is bringing its Parcel Pending by Quadient Oversize Lockers to the multifamily industry. This newest solution in the Parcel Pending portfolio of smart locker solutions was successfully introduced in September 2022 to retailers and distributors as a new way to provide c

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

Victoria’s Secret has opened its first Queensland store at the Pacific Fair shopping centre on the Gold Coast. The new store, which joins more than 1350 Victoria’s Secret locations worldwide, offers beauty products including modern, fashion-inspired collections, fine fragrances, body care and loungewear. The design reflects the brand’s new Store of the Future retail strategy.

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Retail Times

MAY 31, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In an exclusive arrangement, cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better is joining forces with The Perfume Shop to sell specially designed bracelets in its UK stores to raise funds for the charity. The bracelets, available in three colourful floral designs, are made out of fabric and can be adjusted to fit any wrist size. […] If you want more inf

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