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Pandora GM talks Pamela Anderson and the brand’s foray into fashion

Inside Retail

Pandora is on a quest to be the world’s most desirable jewellery brand, not just the largest, but what’s fashion got to do with it? Earlier this month, 200 carats of Pandora lab-grown diamonds graced the decolletage of Pamela Anderson at the Met Gala. And its newest collection, Essence, debuted at the sold-out closing night runway at Australian Fashion Week (AFW), alongside on-site activations including a personalisation station.

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acne studios’ signature flamed pink granite envelops beijing sanlitun flagship store

Design Boom

the expansion realized by halleroed celebrates acne studios' signature brand colors, materials, and curated furnishings. The post acne studios’ signature flamed pink granite envelops beijing sanlitun flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The power of Invisible PR in retail

Inside Retail

In the ever-changing world of retail, where each interaction with a customer has the power to mould perceptions of a brand, there lies a potent yet often underappreciated force: Invisible PR. In my extensive experience working with retail behemoths such as Adidas, Nike, Sneakerboy and Westfield for over two decades, I have observed the profound impact of Invisible PR on brand reputation and customer devotion.

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Design meets the music industry – Introducing the MXTP Custom DJ Desk

Design Wanted

Adaptable to the highest degree, the MXTP Custom DJ Desk is a universal solution for DJs and music lovers, accommodating different devices such as mixers, CD […] The post Design meets the music industry – Introducing the MXTP Custom DJ Desk appeared first on DesignWanted.

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From Concept to Deployment: Building Commerce Storefronts with Composable UI

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Dion Lee placed in voluntary administration

Inside Retail

The Australian business of unisex fashion brand Dion Lee has been placed into voluntary administration, with the company’s financial status remaining undisclosed. The brand has appointed DVT Group as voluntary administrators for its Australian-based operations. Administrator Antony Resnick and his team are working to assess all options regarding the company’s US business.

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Jetcraft Offices by Studio BV

Retail Design Blog

Studio BV designed a high-end, textured space in Wayzata for Jetcraft, featuring stone and metal accents, warm wood floors, tactile.

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How 4PL is guiding logistics companies through market uncertainties

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Like many other industries, logistics has faced major challenges in recent years, with traditional peak seasons disrupted by economic uncertainties and shifting consumer behaviours. As companies prepare for the upcoming summer peak, it’s important to understand the distinct nature of the current economic landscape and adapt logistics strategies according

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Australians prefer in-store shopping, while click-and-collect gains favour

Inside Retail

Around 70 per cent of Australians use click-and-collect when shopping online, according to recent research. ShopFully surveyed 1000 Australians and found that 78 per cent of them will often take the opportunity to purchase other products at a store when collecting their original purchase. About 24 per cent said they do so systematically, and 54 per cent do so occasionally.

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Kawasaki Motors by Impact

Retail Design Blog

Awarded in two categories, Retail Design and Retail Technologies, at the Shop! D-A-CH Awards 2024. • Retail Design We were.

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When waste becomes art: Behind Casetify’s global activations

Inside Retail

Consumer tech brand Casetify chose Earth Day in April to highlight the potential for repurposing waste in the brand’s most ambitious multi-market promotion yet. The Hong Kong-founded retailer launched an array of global activations spanning New York City, Seoul, Qinhuangdao, Sydney , and Bangkok, marking its highest number of simultaneous international installations yet.

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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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Little Stove & Little Stump Coffee Shop and Playground by NITAPROW

Retail Design Blog

Little Stove & Little Stump, a bread/coffee shop, and a playground with both indoor and outdoor areas are located next.

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Van’s, Dickies, Timberland underperform, driving VF revenue down

Inside Retail

Apparel company VF Corporation witnessed lower revenue last fiscal year amid weaker performance across most of its brands. The company’s revenue fell 10 per cent to $10.45 billion with its Vans’ business down 24 per cent to $2.79 billion and Timberland sliding 13 per cent to $1.56 billion. Dickies’ revenue declined 15 per cent to $618.4 million.

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Asda becomes first retailer to stock locally sourced Welsh milk

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! From Wednesday 29th May, Asda will become the first retailer to have Welsh milk that is sourced, processed, and packed in Wales on its shelves across 38 local stores. This exciting launch marks a significant milestone for the Welsh dairy industry, highlighting a commitment to support local farmers and Pembrokeshire Creamery, a new state-of-the art milk [

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What does it take to build a brand in the decorative lighting industry

Design Wanted

What sets one decorative lighting brand apart from another? This simple question led me to delve deeper into the topic in a conversation with Alessia D’Alesio, […] The post What does it take to build a brand in the decorative lighting industry appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Get MACH Ready with Orium, Commercetools, and Contentstack

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Asda improves in-store experiences, removing 1.6m+ units of phantom inventory in partnership with Retail Insight

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Big four supermarket, Asda, has extended its technology partnership with Retail Insight, the leading provider of store operations execution software, improving on-shelf availability and in-store experience with a full store roll-out of Retail Insight’s InventoryInsight solution.

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Roman architecture continues to inspire the design of our times

Design Wanted

Inspired by the iconic arches of the Roman Colosseum, the Coliseum chair by Alvaro Uribe for the Italian company Slide, captures the timeless beauty of one […] The post Roman architecture continues to inspire the design of our times appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Drytac prepares for global showcase at drupa 2024

Drytac

A wide range of Drytac’s leading products will feature in product demonstrations on manufacturer’s stands throughout 2024. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce that several leading manufacturers will use its materials as part of live product demonstrations at drupa 2024.

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A new way of experiencing the interaction with the landscape within living spaces

Design Wanted

The focus was on a new collection, Bruma, which was presented in the Giopato & Coombes Gallery, the brand’s permanent exhibition space in the heart of […] The post A new way of experiencing the interaction with the landscape within living spaces appeared first on DesignWanted.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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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Asda unveils new premium own-brand Exceptional by Asda

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Asda has today announced the launch of Exceptional by Asda, a new, premium, own-brand set to elevate the supermarket’s premium tier offering. The new, sophisticated brand, which aims to champion taste whilst providing shoppers with the very best quality, will be launched across multiple categories over the coming months, with over 500 products set to [&#

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Not all store entrances are the same – Meet the UNIQLO Entrance Box

Design Wanted

What sets one store apart from another? What are the key factors, not only architecturally but also in terms of communication, that define street-level retail spaces? […] The post Not all store entrances are the same – Meet the UNIQLO Entrance Box appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Ocado invites shoppers to let ‘Summer Come to You’ in new campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ocado, the world’s largest dedicated online grocery retailer, is reminding shoppers of its unbeatable range and seamless service in a humorous new advertising campaign called “Let Summer Come to You.” It was developed by the brand’s retained creative agency St Luke’s with Eat Creative, Ocado’s in-house creative team.

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Tones and textures reminiscent of distant lands and rare marbles

Design Wanted

Marazzi The Top is a tool for design, offering large slabs for kitchen countertops, backsplashes, tables, vertical coverings, and furniture. Its colors and finishes can be […] The post Tones and textures reminiscent of distant lands and rare marbles appeared first on DesignWanted.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential With AI

Discover how retailers are transforming data into actionable insights for growth. By leveraging data and analytics to their potential, retailers can enhance decision-making, improve customer experiences, and streamline operations to stay ahead of the competition. From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential With AI, authored by Orium, commercetools, and Google Cloud, demonstrates how businesses can unify and activate data across the tech stack to achieve retail excellence and create growt

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Discover the Top On-Campus Delivery Trends Shaping 2024

Parcel Pending

Even with the rise of the digital era, most on-campus mail centers have remained largely unchanged, relying on manual procedures that fail to meet contemporary mail and package delivery requirements, rendering them outdated. Initially, incoming mail mainly consisted of letters that could be quickly sorted and distributed into individual mailboxes without alerts notifying recipients of new arrivals.

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“Bottega in Bloom”, an original format of events and workshops

Design Wanted

Artistic traditions, craftsmanship, and innovation inspired the workshops and installations of “Bottega in Bloom.” The ICG Gallery in London was transformed into an artistic workshop, experimenting […] The post “Bottega in Bloom”, an original format of events and workshops appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Bird & Blend Tea Co. opens seven new stores this year and makes the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 celebrates businesses that are doing a great job of engaging & supporting people of all ages with work that’s meaningful, purposeful and inspiring. Exactly what Bird & Blend Tea Co. stands for and speaks directly to what the brand is all about.

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The Chattels & More Design Contest makes a return

Design Middleeast

The Chattels & More Design Contest is back, teaming up with the Dubai Home Festival 2024 to challenge designers to craft the UAE’s most beloved sofa Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, Chattels & More, in collaboration with Dubai Home Festival 2024, announces the launch of Chattels Design Contest 2.0. This year this innovative contest challenges the residents of UAE to design the most loved sofa of UAE, utilising Artificial Intelligence.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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Bayswater’s £3bn revival gains momentum: The Whiteley announces four new tenants

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Whiteley today announces it has signed leases with four new commercial tenants who are set to open their doors later this year as part of the £1.2bn transformation of this iconic London landmark into a residential, retail and hospitality destination.

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Preparing for EOFY sales success: 2024 omnichannel approach

Inside Retail

As the end of the financial year approaches, Australian retailers are adapting their strategies to meet the evolving expectations of modern consumers. Today, customers aren’t choosing between shopping online or in-store; 75 per cent of consumers rely on both physical and digital touchpoints throughout their buying journey. Shoppers expect both in-person and online options, faster delivery, real-time tracking notifications, and simpler returns.

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Saving Summer: Boots launches new summer campaign

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Boots celebrates the arrival of the British summer with the launch of its ‘Saving Summer’ campaign. The brand campaign celebrates the unpredictability of summer by recognising that plans don’t always go as expected.

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How the return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show could create “brand heat”

Inside Retail

Last week, the retail industry was buzzing with the news that Victoria’s Secret’s fashion show is coming back. First introduced in 2004, the annual fashion show was put on hiatus in 2019 after the show reported its lowest-ever ratings in 2018. This coincided with a decline in revenues and several major store closures. Last year, the lingerie brand attempted to bring back some of the excitement that its fashion show once elicited with the Victoria’s Secret World Tour.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.