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Puma says it has successfully converted sneakers into compost in pilot trial

Inside Retail

After being mixed with household waste and placed into a composting tunnel, the shoes were sprayed with leaching water from earlier composting that contained nutrients and naturally heated from the biological activity and controlled air circulation in the tunnel. The composting process took approximately 3.5

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Primark launches vintage clothing concessions in Birmingham and Manchester

Retail Focus

WornWell by the Vintage Wholesale Company will stock 70s, 80s and 90s trends including denim jumpsuits and shirts, spaghetti tops, printed sweaters, puffa jackets and crazy pattern shirts. With brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Converse, Levi, and Dr. Martens, each and every piece is unique and timeless. .

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The Beauty of Natural Light: How to Enhance Your Home with the Right Windows

Retail Focus

By understanding these patterns, you can plan your activities and furniture placement to make the most of these natural light hours. Sliding and casement windows offer substantial control over ventilation, which is vital for letting fresh air circulate without compromising on light intake.

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Ending planned obsolescence is a “brilliant opportunity” for designers

Design Week

They can design and create their own bags instore, choosing the colour, material and the pattern. billion of its devices in circulation worldwide. The post Ending planned obsolescence is a “brilliant opportunity” for designers appeared first on Design Week. By Landor & Fitch industrial design lead Jack Holloway.

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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

Inside Retail

Reports of the new store concept circulated in May after the retailer submitted an application to North Sydney Council. The changing customer work and shopping patterns we have seen over the last 15 months have negatively impacted some of our stores, particularly in CBD and transit locations,” he said.

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7 Office Design Strategies To Support Neurodiversity In A Post-Pandemic World

All Work

Understanding what these triggers might be and how office design can be adjusted to better support all employees can be the key to a successful back-to-office or hybrid plan for employees. From there, we can craft a plan that supports their unique team needs. Example of a variety of work space options.

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Re-imagining Your Changing Workplace: Covid-19 Office Solutions Guide

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Planning for the Covid-19 pandemic will require employers to update their floor plans and company protocols while potentially sourcing outside products to help ensure the safety and health of their returning employees. Plan: Planning your workspace for returning employees Use Physical and Spatial Barriers.