New Balance opens its first ‘Grey Store’ in Asia Pacific
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Sports footwear and apparel manufacturer New Balance has opened its first Grey Store in the Southern Hemisphere – at Sydney’s The Galeries shopping centre.
The Walt Disney Company, Alquemie Group partner to launch Disney100 pop-ups
Inside Retail
MARCH 12, 2023
The pop-ups – which celebrate the American brand’s 100th anniversary this year – are designed to treat shoppers to an immersive experience with Disney100 merchandise toys, apparel, collectibles, homewares and photo opportunities.
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2021 IVC First Place: “Market by Macy’s” (In-Store Apparel Presentation)
VMS
AUGUST 18, 2021
Other notable visual elements, like feature walls and brand story cards, help shoppers connect with local brands and merchandise through storytelling, Novak explains. The post 2021 IVC First Place: “Market by Macy’s” (In-Store Apparel Presentation) appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Jungle Bells.
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Is Woolworths leading industry change by not stocking Australia Day merch?
Inside Retail
JANUARY 16, 2024
Woolworths Group’s announcement earlier this month that it will no longer sell Australia Day-themed merchandise for the upcoming national holiday due to “a decline in demand” has been met with praise by supporters and calls for a boycott by critics. For a lot of people, myself included, January 26 is considered a day of invasion.
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Gramicci opens first global store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials
Retail Focus
JULY 5, 2023
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Gramicci, the outdoor and lifestyle clothing brand that specialises in hard-wearing apparel, has opened in Covent Garden, marking its global debut retail space. The post Gramicci opens first global store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.
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Flight of fancy: Why this unique design trend is taking off
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Themed experiential restaurants typically don’t need unconventional buildings; instead they use creative design inside and outside conventional ones: Rainforest Café, Amazon Café, Cheesecake Factory, Cabbages and Condoms and hundreds of other concepts. The interior of the A330 has been reconfigured as a luxurious café, including first class.
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Analysis: Nike speeds up to enter the metaverse
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
The most valuable apparel brand in the world has its sights set on being prepared for shoppers in online virtual environments. These trademarks will come into effect only when virtual apparel and accessories are in commercial use. 3D designers in demand. On 27 October, Nike filed new trademark applications with the U.S.
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J.Crew Adds “Disruptive” Chief Designer
VMS
MAY 18, 2021
Apparel retailer J.Crew (New York) has named ex-Supreme design director Brendon Babenzien its chief menswear designer, reports Hypebeast. The post J.Crew Adds “Disruptive” Chief Designer appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. I’ve been a lifelong J.
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Epic Cycles Maximizes Narrow Footprint with Merchandising
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
partnered with Figure3 (Toronto) on its design. By working directly with the fixture manufacturer, the design teams came up with custom racks allowing for streamlined inventory; paired with dedicated signage, customers can easily identify products. For its latest store concept in downtown Toronto, Epic Cycles (Clermont, Fla.)
Retail Designers Recall Their Earliest VM Memories
VMS
DECEMBER 1, 2022
What is your favorite and earliest memory related to retail, window displays or interior design? “My Fond memories.” — Don Bona, Lead Store Designer, AT&T. One of the most important things I learned when I started working in the retail industry were the merchandising standards at The Gap in the ’80s.
NBA and Fanatics open first NBA store in the UK
Retail Focus
JULY 16, 2021
Opening today, the new store features an extensive range of official NBA and WNBA merchandise and memorabilia, including exclusive NBA products, apparel, jerseys, headwear, sporting goods, toys and collectables from major brands such as Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Nike and Wilson.
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Retailers, are you ready for it? Swift’s Eras tour a gold rush of economic karma
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
An Ebay Australia spokesperson told Inside Retail that second-hand goods may also benefit from the Swift-mania sweeping the nation, as many stores have been stripped bare of relevant merchandise.
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“We’re ready”: Menswear brand Yd launches dressed-up store concept
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Australian menswear retailer Yd is revamping its bricks-and-mortar experience with a radical new store design aimed at driving the next stage of the brand’s evolution. Launched in 1995, Yd has opened two new stores designed by the team at Landini Associates that offer a more spacious, modern shopping experience for customers. “We
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Inside Nike’s cutting-edge, youth-centric sport hub in Singapore
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
At the heart of Nike Orchard Road is a dedication to women and girls in sport, reflecting Nike’s commitment to creating meaningful innovations, designs, and experiences tailored to their needs. Three levels showcase a curated assortment of Nike and Jordan brand products, emphasising performance innovation, style, and the latest trends.
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SPORT 2000 Launches New “Home of Experts” Retail Concept for Global Expansion
Retail Focus
MARCH 7, 2023
Creative agency, Mynt , has designed a new retail concept for SPORT 2000, the international sports retail giant. The space has been designed to be fully flexible in terms of categorization and product merchandising. Key categories include Running, Swim, Outdoor, Lifestyle, and Fitness.
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Over 175,000 sq ft of new deals at Merry Hill in 2022 Capped off by Lids regional debut
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Sovereign Centros has announced the opening of Lids, a leading global retailer specialising in licensed sports and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel, at top 10 retail and leisure destination Merry Hill. Lids offer an immersive shopping experience of extensive licensed and branded merchandise.
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Zalando cuts 2023 sales forecast as demand stays weak
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Apparel was one of the weakest segments for online retailers in Germany in the third quarter, according to ecommerce industry association BEVH. Gross merchandise volume – a measure of sales on the platform by Zalando and its partners – fell by 2.4 per cent over the quarter. per cent from a year ago.
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Reconciliation Week pop-up shines a spotlight on First Nations brands
Inside Retail
MAY 26, 2022
Australia’s thriving First Nations economy was on full display at a pop-up market in Melbourne last night, featuring artwork, apparel and homewares from several Indigenous brands and businesses. Yarli Creative. They also recently launched a podcast called, ‘That’s the tea sis’.
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Designer and Visionary Virgil Abloh Dies
VMS
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Architect, designer and Men’s Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton (Paris) Virgil Abloh passed away yesterday at the age of 41, according to a LVMH press release. Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom. Abloh was privately battling cancer for several years. “We
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Daiso, Muji, Moshi Moshi? Why this Japanese-inspired chain is taking off
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Following in the tradition of Japanese retailers like Loft, Daiso and Muji that bring chic to everyday items and are consummate visual merchandisers, Thailand’s Moshi Moshi has gone into full expansion mode with a concept that uses the same template. Some stores also sell pet accessories.
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From screen to shelf: NBC’s Univrs part of growing film-to-retail trend
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Working with international and local artists, the media company is selling a range of limited-edition merchandise and collectibles from popular TV shows and films including Minions , Felix the Cat, Jaws , Back to the Future and Jurassic Park. What’s unique about the Univrs merchandise is that we’ve created something for every type of fan.”.
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Analysis: What happened to Yeezy?
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Yeezy, the brainchild of rapper and designer Kanye West and Adidas, will go down in history as one of the most successful collaborative projects ever, creating an entirely new narrative within the sportswear industry. The list of restricted products spanned a wide range of categories, from apparel and casual footwear to lifestyle accessories.
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Rebel: Inside Australia’s store concept of the year
Inside Retail
MAY 23, 2021
Earlier this year, Rebel scooped up two major gongs at the Retailer Awards, winning Customer Experience of the Year and Store Design/Concept of the Year. The store is designed to inspire customers to pursue their sporting goals. Rebel RCX Parramatta is the second rebel concept store of its kind.
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Retail Stocks Surge on Reopening News
VMS
MAY 4, 2021
The S&P Retail ETF closed Monday posting 2 percent gains thanks to the rallies of retail stocks in the apparel and department store sectors. Apparel retailers also saw gains, with Gap hitting a 52-week high of $37 per share and a 7 percent gain for the day. percent, Macy’s closing up 8 percent and Nordstrom gaining 6 percent.
Amazon to Open Brick-and-Mortar Fashion Store
VMS
JANUARY 20, 2022
revenue among apparel retailers in the U.S. The post Amazon to Open Brick-and-Mortar Fashion Store appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. The first store will open this year in Los Angeles shopping, dining and entertainment center The Americana at Brand. per Wells Fargo.
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Why retail giants like Walmart are tapping into the booming pet-care market
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The centre features a grooming salon with self-service options, a full-service veterinary hospital, a curated mid-tier and high-end merchandise assortment, a cafe specifically designed for a canine clientele, and more features to serve the needs of man’s best friend and their owners.
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U.S. Retail Sales Down Slightly in May
VMS
JUNE 17, 2021
Apparel sales, which have taken the brunt of the lockdowns, were up 3 percent in May as Americans begin to return to public life. Retail Sales Down Slightly in May appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Despite the drop, May 2021 retail sales are still 28 percent higher than the same time last year.
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Carvela and Mint Velvet choose St David’s Cardiff for regional debuts
Retail Focus
JUNE 28, 2022
The new store will cover 3,700 sq ft on The Hayes, adjacent to All Saints, and will offer the brand’s stylish seasonal apparel, footwear, and accessory collections. ” Sarah Pugh, Head of Carvela Buying & Merchandise, commented, “Signing for our first Welsh dedicated store is another great step forward for Carvela.
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Old Navy to Offer Inclusive Sizing
VMS
AUGUST 18, 2021
In store, there will not be special sections for different sizes, all apparel will be merchandised together. Alison Partridge Stickney, Head of Women’s and Maternity Merchandising, Old Navy, says: “Developing Bodequality allowed us to rethink the way we serve women in the retail industry.
Wilson Opens N.Y. Pop-Up Tennis Museum
VMS
AUGUST 23, 2021
Fans can also purchase tennis-inspired apparel including limited edition and exclusive merchandise. Pop-Up Tennis Museum appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. A “racquet maestro” will be available to customize gear and interactive experiences will immerse visitors in history, education and fun.
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Kohl’s to Add Tommy Hilfiger to 600 Stores
VMS
APRIL 21, 2021
Beginning with men’s sportswear apparel, Tommy Hilfiger (New York) will be available in more than 600 Kohl’s (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) The post Kohl’s to Add Tommy Hilfiger to 600 Stores appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. stores and on kohls.com this fall, reports WWD.
Sustainable Luxury Brand Opens First Store
VMS
JULY 26, 2021
The store features an ever-changing curated assortment of apparel from like-minded brands like Nuori, Kjar Weis and The Future Perfect. The post Sustainable Luxury Brand Opens First Store appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. A collection of vintage reworked Levi’s 401 denim is also part of the mix.
JCPenney Partners with Forever 21 to Woo Gen Z
VMS
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Apparel and accessories from fast fashion brand Forever 21 (Los Angeles) will available online and at JCPenney stores, according to a press release. The post JCPenney Partners with Forever 21 to Woo Gen Z appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.
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Fashion Goes Tech: Digitization in Retail (3)
Fashion Retail
JULY 27, 2022
A few months ago, TFR commented about the merchandise lifecycle and how retailers, specially apparel ones, deal with stock managament. Following the value chain process, this article aims to describe one of the main areas within the business of fashion: Designing.
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20:30 vision via a virtual concept store
Retail Focus
MAY 11, 2021
Innovative retail designers Floreeda Fabrications have unveiled their 20:30 vision via a virtual concept store. Looking inside, there is something for all retail sectors with a beauty lab, footwear wall, apparel wall and accessories section all offering new fabrication ideas. themancphotographer.co.uk. themancphotographer.co.uk.
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Hoka releases new global store concept
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
Footwear and apparel brand Hoka has collaborated with Design agency Green Room to launch a new global store concept in China and Southeast Asia. The agency said that the movement is designed to change pace, which shifts customers’ sense of space and draws them deeper into it.
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Everlane Restructures Leadership
VMS
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Founder and CEO of apparel retailer Everlane (San Francisco) Michael Preysman will take on the role of Executive Chair and Climate Activist and make way for incoming CEO Andrea O’Donnell, reports WWD. The post Everlane Restructures Leadership appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.
Peloton Launching Private Label Brand
VMS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Peloton (New York) will be launching its own private label clothing brand, Peloton Apparel, according to a press release. Peloton has offered clothing as part of its merchandise before, but in collaboration with other designers and brands; this new clothing line will be designed entirely by Peloton.
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Record Low NYC Rents Spur Restaurant Resurgence
VMS
JULY 16, 2021
Apparel retailers, also impacted by the work-from-home culture that’s emerged recently were the second most active, signing 10 new leases totaling 49,236 square feet. The post Record Low NYC Rents Spur Restaurant Resurgence appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Average asking retail rents fell 10.7
Superette cannabis dispensary in Toronto resembles a retro grocery store
Dezeen
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Bold graphics and a checkerboard floor feature in a Superette marijuana shop in Toronto , which was created by the brand's in-house team in collaboration with Canadian designer Emily Robinson. It was designed by an in-house team in collaboration with British Columbia's Emily Robinson Design.
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Urban Outfitters Introduces Resale Marketplace
VMS
OCTOBER 12, 2021
has introduced Nuuly Thrift, a resale marketplace to buy and sell women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel and accessories launching this fall, according to a press release. Nuuly Thrift will be a sister platform to Nuuly Rent, a subscription rental service for women’s apparel. Urban Outfitters (Philadelphia, Pa.)
London’s back, baby: Exploring three of the city’s retail hotspots
Inside Retail
JANUARY 24, 2024
Where community and commerce meet: Battersea Power Station Originally opened in the 1930s, the newly transformed Battersea Power Station is an excellent example of retail and community coming together in one beautifully designed development. I caught the tube to spend the morning there and it was definitely worth the visit.
Amazon to close physical bookstores, focus on groceries
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
Meanwhile, the Amazon 4-star concept was introduced in 2018 with a focus on selling general merchandise rated higher than four stars by its customers. They were designed for people to pop in and browse rather than as destinations where people would head on a mission to buy something.
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Walmart Creates Five New-Look Flagships
VMS
JANUARY 30, 2023
into flagship stores featuring upgraded visual merchandising, CNBC reports. The move is designed to spur sales of higher-margin, discretionary items such as apparel, beauty products and home furnishings. Mass merchant Walmart (Bentonville, Ark.) has remodeled five of its SuperCenters in the Eastern U.S.
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