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Blauer, Pirelli jointly launch exclusive outerwear collection

Inside Retail

Blauer and Pirelli have launched an exclusive collection of four no-gender outerwear items made from recycled materials. The collection consists of a puffer jacket, a sleeveless puffer, a parka, and a trench coat in black and yellow colours. The collection was presented during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. “This collaboration is not only a celebration of our shared values, but an invitation to look forward, towards a future where innovation and research coexist,” said Enzo Fusco, C

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zaha hadid architects unveils marisfrolg showroom in shenzhen, echoing butterfly wings

Design Boom

zaha hadid architects draws from textiles, precision tailoring, and design embodied by the fashion labels of the chinese brand. The post zaha hadid architects unveils marisfrolg showroom in shenzhen, echoing butterfly wings appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Wesfarmers to launch cosmetics retail chain, Atomica

Inside Retail

Wesfarmers Health has opened the pilot of a new beauty and wellness concept store called Atomica, which it plans to roll out in major cities this year. The first store is located at the Castle Towers shopping centre in Sydney, in a space formerly occupied by Priceline shop. Wesfarmers Health partnered with branding and design agency Houston Group to design the inaugural Atomica store.

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“I Matter Too” campaign launches urging retailers to prioritise accessibility ahead of the European Accessibility Act

Retail Focus

As the June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act approaches, Nexer Digital has launched a new campaign, I Matter Too , to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive online experiences. The campaign aims to encourage online retailers to act now and embrace digital accessibility as a core part of their strategy, not just to meet legal requirements but to go beyond compliance and deliver true inclusivity.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Major charities creating bold new brands as donor numbers fall

Design Week

Leading UK charities are rebranding themselves to increase engagement, fundraising and impact. Parkinson’s UK unveiled its new look this week, designed by Red Stone, which includes a new logo and a bespoke typeface.

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Yohji Yamamoto store by OSO

Retail Design Blog

Following last years store openings in Shanghai and Beijing, fashion brand Yohji Yamamoto has inaugurated a new boutique in another.

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SANAA brings alaïa’s sculptural fashion identity to rue du faubourg saint-honoré flagship

Design Boom

drawing from alaas signature 'second skin' designs, the interior echoes the forms of the brands silhouettes. The post SANAA brings alaas sculptural fashion identity to rue du faubourg saint-honor flagship appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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King Charles III, Peppa Pig and Wallace & Gromit help drive strong Christmas trading at Battersea Power Station as festive sales grow 13.4%

Retail Focus

Festive sales at Battersea Power Station increased by 13.4% in November and December 2024 and footfall grew by 11% compared to the same period in 2023, as the riverside neighbourhood celebrated its best Christmas to date. By the end of 2024, the riverside destination had welcomed more than 26 million visitors since the Grade II listed Power Station and Electric Boulevard, the neighbourhoods pedestrianised high street, opened to the public in October 2022.

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Is design still serious about improving diversity?

Design Week

Even before the news that another big company was rolling back its commitment to diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), there was a feeling in the design industry that things were changing. Speaking to us just before Christmas, Anika Ramani, the head of NOT Wieden + Kennedy, said it felt like, “agencies’ focus on DEI has […] Source What to read next: Design Week’s most read stories of 2024 | Are trend reports a useful design tool?

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LAPACA Baturrocks by i g l o o studio

Retail Design Blog

LAPACA, a caf and chocolate shop in Huesca, Spain, founded by Silvia Buil and Ral Bernal, Spains Best Chocolatier of.

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Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Unlock agility, boost performance, and gain control over your Salesforce frontend with the latest masterclass from Composable.com : Modernizing the Frontend Experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud Featuring experts from Algolia, Ember, Netlify, and Stripe, this masterclass focuses on practical strategies for optimizing your Salesforce Commerce Cloud storefronts using modern composable commerce integrations.

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Hoka’s president Robin Green on intentional innovation with the launch of Bondi 9

Inside Retail

Hoka was founded in 2009 with a single vision to make running long distances feel easier by crafting a shoe optimised for downhill speed but it didnt take long for its founders, Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas Mermoud, to realise that its ultra-cushioned sole could translate to road running. Hoka pioneered the max cushioning shoe category and has remained the front runner in the space by continuing to reshape the modern sneaker.

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Dynamic perspectives: a lamp that transforms with every angle

Design Wanted

Lodes has unveiled the Tidal suspension lamp, an elegant addition to its acclaimed collection designed in collaboration with Needs Studio. […] The post Dynamic perspectives: a lamp that transforms with every angle appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Merchants choose Payment Providers based on business commitment to ESG Ecommpay survey highlights the importance of PSP sustainability

Retail Focus

New research commissioned by inclusive global payments platform Ecommpay found that 61% of e-commerce merchants would definitely choose a payment provider based on their commitment to ESG. A further 38% said they might do so. The sustainability values of a potential partner have at least some influence over all respondents; 41% said they are strongly influenced, and 53% somewhat.

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“Design must avoid being sucked into the age of average”

Design Week

I really value Bill Gates’ comment that, “You overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten.” It says so much about how real change occurs in the world, but also how we humans perceive that change. Our attention is limited, so […] Source What to read next: “Ignore the hype – the best brands do” | “The AI revolution needs designing.

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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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NESS restaurant by OOAA

Retail Design Blog

Along with Argentinas gradual but steady economic recovery, the Lomas de Nez neighbourhood, situated in the north of the sprawling.

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Swizzels reimagines Valentine’s confectionery with new limited-edition treat

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! British sweet maker Swizzels has unveiled a brand-new limited-edition product in time for Valentines Day, combining two of its most-loved brands into one treat: Squashies Love Hearts. Offering a fresh twist on two popular classics, the new Squashies Love Hearts combine Squashies signature soft texture with the iconic and timeless messages of Love Hearts.

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Club L London Appoints Dan Lorenson as Chief Marketing Officer

Retail Focus

Global womenswear and lifestyle brand Club L London announces the appointment of Dan Lorenson as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Dan has been a key figure in the brands evolution since 2018, initially collaborating as the Founder of boutique marketing agency Flying People. His agency secured Club L London as its first client and played a pivotal role in supporting the brands direct-to-consumer launch, where Dans expertise was integral to its early success.

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“It’s not about pretty objects” – we meet industrial designer Tej Chauhan

Design Week

British industrial designer Tej Chauhan operates a small team working on big brands. Next year, his eponymous practice will be 20 years old. Having cut his teeth on Nokia’s 3G phones, the studio’s work since has ranged from Tesco’s tablet and Motorola baby monitors to Rado watches, and soon-to-launch furniture. After studying product design at […] Source What to read next: Ten Takes: What is the best design of 2024?

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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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Delight Showroom

Retail Design Blog

The design of the Delight Showroom project in Belgrade focuses on creating a pleasant and functional work environment with unique.

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Hip Pocket Workwear appoints Peter Fiasco as its first CEO

Inside Retail

Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety has announced a leadership shift, appointing a CEO to the 31-year-old Australian-owned business. The retail chain has more than 50 locations in its network. Peter Fiasco, Kwik Kopys head of franchising, takes on the brand new role on 3 February 2025. The joint directors atHip Pocket Workwear & Safety(HPWS), John Gleeson and Mark Fidler, said the appointment allows them to focus on strategic board-level matters while supporting Peter on specific projects.

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Valentine’s Dine-in meal from just £9.50 at Amazon Fresh

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Valentines Day, Amazon Fresh is making romance easy with a selection of great value deals for two, available from 6th to 16th February from just 9.50. Lovebirds can shop the premium dine-in deal online for only20, with a Pasta Evangelists main, Hackney Gelato dessert, plus a drink with both alcoholic and soft options available. […] If you want

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Shaftesbury Capital celebrates Covent Garden’s 2024 leasing activity as Alo Yoga opens in Seven Dials Neighbourhood

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that luxury activewear brand , Alo Yoga, has opened its new UK location in Covent Gardens Seven Dials. Located in an anchor unit at the junction of Neal Street and Earlham Street at a key gateway to the Seven Dials neighbourhood, Alo Yogas opening follows a milestone year of brand commitments at Covent Garden in 2024.

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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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DOMOTEX Middle East 2025 returns bigger, showcasing the latest in flooring innovations in Dubai

Design Middleeast

Building on the resounding success of its 2024 edition, DOMOTEX Middle East is set to return to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 22 to 24 April 2025 , promising an expanded showcase of cutting-edge flooring innovations and timeless craftsmanship. The 2024 event firmly established DOMOTEX Middle East as a premier platform for the global flooring industry, drawing over 12,000 participants from 74 countries.

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NUNU Hamburger

Retail Design Blog

NUNU Hamburger is a new restaurant by chef Yuriy Nikityuk, the founder of the NUNU street food chain. Following our.

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Wesfarmers to wind down Catch, Kmart to acquire fulfilment centres

Inside Retail

Five years after acquiring the online marketplace for $230 million, Wesfarmers has decided to wind down Catch , citing a competitive Australian e-commerce landscape. “The recent increase in competitive intensity in the Australian e-commerce sector has affected Catch’s financial performance and growth prospects,” said Rob Scott, Wesfarmers MD. “In this environment, the Groups retail and health businesses, with their leading omnichannel offerings and trusted brands, are bet

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Safety essentials for industrial work environments

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! When it comes to industrial work, safety isnt just a guideline, its a necessity. Every worker deserves a secure environment, and achieving that requires a combination of proper gear, comprehensive training, and strict adherence to safety standards.

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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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Trafford Centre welcomes new variety store Flying Tiger Copenhagen, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Retail Focus

Leading retail and leisure destination, Trafford Centre , is thrilled to announce that Flying Tiger Copenhagen, the much-loved Danish variety store is set to open its doors at the centre on Friday 14th February. The new 1,500 square foot store, located on Upper Peel Avenue will feature the brands core ranges, alongside its seasonal love-themed product range in celebration of Valentines Day.

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“I’m a custodian” – meet the Royal Navy’s head of graphics

Design Week

It’s quite common to interview designers who work with historic organisations. But few have quite as much heritage as the Royal Navy, which dates back to the founding of the English Navy by Henry VIII in 1546. For the head of navy graphics Jonathan Stephenson, that history brings responsibility.

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Nudo Salvaje Mezcal by Hi estudio

Retail Design Blog

From the union of essential elements like earth, agave, and fire emerges the concept of NUDO, a representation that evokes.

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How brands like Skims, Nike, Ben & Jerry’s create winning retail collaborations

Inside Retail

Baked By Melissa x Tabasco, Kate Spade x Heinz , ELF Cosmetics x Tinder. What do these unexpected retail collaborations have in common with one another? They have all successfully tapped into the power of pop culture to keep hold of the increasingly fleeting attention of the millennial and Gen Z consumer. However, just because a collaboration is unique, or even a little weird, depending on the consumers perspective, doesnt ensure that it will be popular or profitable.

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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.