Design Boom

JUNE 5, 2024

rolex flagship ginza reveals double bezel motif of metal & glass A new Rolex flagship store occupies four floors of the iconic Rolex Tower rising amid Ginza’s Chuo-Dori Avenue in Tokyo. Gwenael Nicolas from multidisciplinary studio Curiosity has led on the interior and facade design, imbuing every detail with sophistication and timeless modernity that contrast […] The post curiosity envelops rolex’s ginza flagship in a shimmering double bezel pattern appeared first on desig

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Retail Focus

JUNE 5, 2024

Humans have been embroidering for literally thousands of years, and yet it is not a process that has sat still or stagnated. In fact its popularity is, like all fashion trends, somewhat cyclical – and the application of modern technology to it is giving high-end brands a way to engage audiences that are hungry for personalisation. To understand why this is happening right now, let’s talk about the motivating factors encouraging retailers to make custom embroidery a staple of their current

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2024

Jewellery chain Lovisa has appointed John Cheston as its new CEO and MD, effective June 4 next year. The retailer, owned by Australian billionaire Brett Blundy, has also announced its current CEO Victor Herrero has agreed to an amended employment contract through to the end of next May. “John is a highly successful Global retailer and will join Lovisa at a very exciting time as we continue our global growth,” Blundy said in a statement.

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Design Boom

JUNE 1, 2024

made of twin-wall polycarbonate sheets and fabric, the roof filters natural light during the day and glows like a lampshade at night. The post translucent pitched roof tops glass-clad store by designRESERVE in chinese village appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 3, 2024

Bingo, a quintessentially British pastime, is experiencing an unexpected resurgence in the UK. After years of decline, driven by changing social habits and the advent of online gaming, bingo halls are making a remarkable comeback on the high streets. This revival is attributed to several factors, ranging from nostalgia and social interaction to innovative business strategies and the influence of online bingo games.

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Retail Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Grosvenor has announced that Liverpool ONE, one of Europe’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, is to host over ten weeks of placemaking and experiential activations in a ‘Summer of Fun’ to deliver additional footfall and sales.

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MAY 31, 2024

Fast food restaurant chain Guzman Y Gomez is planning an IPO on the ASX next month at a $2.2 billion valuation. The company will proceed with a fully underwritten float of 11.1 million shares at $22 apiece or $242.5 million – $42.5 million of which is a sell-down by some existing holders, the Australian Financial Review reported. The firm plans to use the float proceeds to fund growth and network expansion in Australia.

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Retail Times

JUNE 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The RNIB See Differently Awards, supported by People’s Postcode Lottery, recognise and celebrate outstanding work supporting people with sight loss. Hosted by standup comedian, Jamie MacDonald, the awards took place on Tuesday 21 May.

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Design Middleeast

JUNE 5, 2024

HKS, a worldwide design firm, has opened a new office in Riyadh, bringing the firm’s total number of offices to 29 around the world. HKS, a leading international architecture and design firm, is noted for its ability to create distinctive settings through award-winning architecture, planning, interior design, research, and a dedication to ESG (environmental, social, and governance) design principles.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

Steve Philpott is the CEO and founder of Bond-Eye Australia Group, the company behind the Australian swimwear brand Bond-Eye, Sea Level, Artesands and Niptuck. Before building the Bond-Eye swimwear empire, Philpott was a shareholder and creative director of the Australian activewear brand Running Bare for 13 years. Philpott spoke to Inside Retail ahead of travelling to Miami Swim Week about the nomadic beginnings of his career in fashion retail.

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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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Design Boom

MAY 30, 2024

sited inside a renovated 19th-century building, the flagship forms a color gradient through each floor, starting with earthy tones at street level. The post NIO house’s amsterdam flagship by MVRDV culminates in an airy blue pavilion appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 5, 2024

Have you ever walked into a store and felt instantly drawn to a certain product? Or maybe visited an online retailer’s website and had your eyes immediately drawn to a particular item? That’s visual merchandising for you. It makes you want to buy things, or at least see them a bit closer – even if you don’t need them. Therefore, if you’re looking to boost your sales , one of your priorities should be developing an effective visual merchandising strategy.

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Retail Times

JUNE 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lavazza, the globally renowned Italian coffee brand, is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th anniversary as the Official Coffee of Ascot and Royal Ascot and will be serving a selection of Ascot inspired coffees and sweet treats including the ‘Royal Crumble Gelato’ at its London Flagship Store on Great Marlborough Street on 16th and 17th June.

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Design Middleeast

JUNE 3, 2024

Roar was commissioned by SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker to create the interior of its new shoe boutique in Abu Dhabi’s The Galleria Mall. Inspired by the whimsical world of Wonderland, the store features elements such as bubbles, feathers, reflective surfaces, and iridescent colours. This theme is not only visual and tactile but also incorporates digital content to enhance the sensory experience. “We wanted to imagine a space that goes beyond a typical retail environment.

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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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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

“Reebok sort of stagnated in the late ’90s,” Joe Foster, Reebok’s founder, previously told Inside Retail , but clever collaborations and an irreverent business strategy are priming Reebok for its best performance yet. Tapping into sub-cultures is how Reebok plans to avoid returning to its “stagnated” 90’s state. Ironically, a part of Reebok’s resurgence strategy is the reimagining of it’s Beatnik slide – originally introduced in the 90’s.

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Design Boom

JUNE 5, 2024

rolex flagship ginza reveals double bezel motif of metal & glass A new Rolex flagship store occupies four floors of the iconic Rolex Tower rising amid Ginza’s Chuo-Dori Avenue in Tokyo. Gwenael Nicolas from multidisciplinary studio Curiosity has led on the interior and facade design, imbuing every detail with sophistication and timeless modernity that contrast […] The post curiosity’s rolex flagship in ginza rises as shimmering tower of double bezel pattern appeared first o

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Retail Focus

JUNE 5, 2024

A landmark new Aston Martin showroom will open in the West Midlands later this year – the closest in the world to the iconic marque’s manufacturing facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The £10 million project is well underway at the new Aston Martin Birmingham dealership, to be operated by the ultra-luxury marque’s dealer partner in the region, Grange, part of the Cambria Automobiles group.

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Retail Times

JUNE 5, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! True Fit, the leading AI-driven platform that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced the launch of Fit Hub, its new Generative AI (Gen AI) innovation to help consumers find the perfect fit and solve retailers’ online fit challenges.

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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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Design Week

MAY 31, 2024

Dear readers, Many of you were disappointed when it was announced that Design Week would be closing at the beginning of 2024. We were too! As the developers of the site, we just didn’t feel wild about getting the job of decommissioning the site. During a chat about the closure, a joking comment about making an offer quickly turned serious.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

Total global online retail sales are expected to grow from US$4.4 trillion in 2023 to $6.8 trillion by 2028, a report by research and advisory firm Forrester shows. Online retail sales will record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9 per cent during the five-year period, according to the Global Retail E-Commerce Forecast report, which covers data in 40 countries globally.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 30, 2024

Next the opening of a number of standalone stores in Shanghai, and very recently, in Beijing, Aesop‘s ambitious retail roll-out.

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Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2024

Delivery management platform, Scurri, today announced the acquisition of HelloDone, the UK-based, market-leading artificial intelligence (AI) platform which provides conversational AI solutions to retailers and brands. HelloDone’s industry-leading conversational AI solution answers post-purchase customer queries on digital messaging channels, including WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger.

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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

JUNE 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today, there are a large number of different games that can be played in the hope of making money, and one of the oldest and most popular among the people of all populations, is Bingo. It is a lottery game that combines the elements of luck and strategy, popular among all generations, and therefore its […] If you want more information Retail Times

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Design Wanted

JUNE 3, 2024

The K-design gets global attention alongside the thriving Korean cultural content, including K-pop. In fact, many may be surprised to know that Seoul, the capital of […] The post Seoul, the heart of the evolving landscape of Korean design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

The parent company of online footwear retailer Planet Shoes has been placed in administration. KPMG Australia partners James Stewart and Gayle Dickerson have been appointed administrators of Omni Footwear and Omni Retail. While predominantly selling comfortable footwear online, the retailer also operates physical outlet stores in the Moorabbin and Spencer Street DFO shopping centres.

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Retail Design Blog

MAY 30, 2024

Reden Cafe & Bistro is an impressive space with a bold combination of vibrant red tones and an antique-style wall.

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2024

Emma – The Sleep Company will this week open its first ever physical store in the UK at the nation’s largest shopping centre, as it underlines a significant investment to reach customers offline alongside its digital heritage- becoming the first D2C sleep brand to launch its own UK bricks-and-mortar store. Customers at the 3035 sqft Westfield White City store will have access to the exclusive Select Collection: a range of Emma products only available in Emma stores, as well as the brand’s

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Retail Times

JUNE 3, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! In the lead up to Father’s Day, perfume continues to be a popular gifting option. The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest fragrance retailer, have predicted their top 10 fragrances that will be sure to sell out this year in celebration of treating your loved one.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether you are looking to enhance classroom experiences, improve administrative efficiency, or stay ahead of educational industry trends, these trade shows offer invaluable insights that you just can’t miss in this hyper-important industry. Here are the top ten education trade shows making waves in the industry, driving change, and redefining the education landscape worldwide. 10.

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2024

An extensive portfolio of classic and popular fashion brands will enter the Australian retail sector for the first time as Brand Machine Group (BMG), a global leader in branded fashion manufacture and licensing, launches into the local market in 2024. First up is the US$2.4 billion brand US Polo Assn, followed by childrenswear lines in the BMG portfolio, including New Balance Kids and Juicy Couture Kids.

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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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