Retail Focus
MAY 13, 2022
Global lifestyle brand Ted Baker is set to open a new store at centre:mk Milton Keynes. Opening within the centre later this year, the 2,150 sq ft space will stock Ted Baker’s full range of womenswear, menswear, footwear and accessories. . Founded in Glasgow as a shirt specialist in 1988, Ted Baker’s latest store will complement its strong international portfolio spanning the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Design Week
MAY 13, 2022
Music transcends many barriers that divide us, going beyond the written word to achieve a deeper resonance across cultures and national boundaries. Some instruments have been purposefully built to offer disabled musicians the chance to make music. Touch Chord, for example, is a touch-sensitive, breath-controlled instrument. Created by Human Instruments in collaboration with John Kelly and Bare.
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Retail Focus
MAY 13, 2022
French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris announces the opening of two stores in iconic London shopping destinations Carnaby Street and Kings Road, marking the brand’s entry into the UK. Bringing Parisian attitude and a sense of free spirit to London, the first shop will open at 3 Carnaby Street this May. The 2,610 sq ft store spans two floors with a full collection of womenswear, menswear, and kidswear.
Design Wanted
MAY 13, 2022
USA-based William Fairnington crafts ‘Rotor’ – a conceptual dual orientational record player with smart technology that skillfully offers an industrialized twist to modern turntable aesthetics. Rather […]. The post Make a bold statement with this one-of-a-kind record player appeared first on DesignWanted.
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, 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.
Retail Focus
MAY 13, 2022
Garden centre retailer, Dobbies has announced today (Friday 13 May) that it has been granted planning permission to build a new 60,000 sq ft store in Reading. The retailer currently has a store at Hyde End Road, Shinfield, and the new store will be built on the land behind the existing store. The current store will remain trading for the majority of the build.
Design Week
MAY 13, 2022
London-based consultancy Uncommon Creative Studio has produced This Much I Know to Be True (True), the latest documentary film from musician Nick Cave. Cave is no stranger to the world of film. Released in 2016, One More Time with Feeling explored the musician’s process in the wake of his 15-year-old son Arthur’s death and was widely praised as a moving exploration of loss.
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Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
Kantar, the world’s leading marketing data and analytics company, and capital D, the next-generation private equity fund manager, today announce they have reached an agreement for Kantar to acquire Qmee, the Reading, UK-based app survey platform and fraud prevention technology provider. Post-completion, Qmee will become a part of Kantar’s Profiles Division, which is responsible for primary research within Kantar.
Retail Focus
MAY 13, 2022
Capital & Counties Properties PLC (‘Capco’) has announced a number of new brands to the Covent Garden estate from globally renowned fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands. New openings include TAG Heuer, Chestnut Bakery, and Empresa while new brands joining the estate include Parfums de Marly and Vuori, further cementing Covent Garden’s position as one of London’s leading retail destinations.
Retail Design Blog
MAY 13, 2022
Hercules (Greek: ???????, H?rakl?s) is a legendary Greek hero and the immortal half-god with extraordinary strength, courage, wisdom, and skill.
Retailing Insight
MAY 13, 2022
W hen I was invited to discuss how the music industry promotes wellness, I saw a problem. It would have been a very short article, because promoting wellness simply isn’t a priority. The music industry does not promote Wellness in general. In fact, for many years, it actively suppressed music that advertised its healing and health-supporting qualities.
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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.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
As the cost of living continues to rise in the UK and around the globe, the general public is responding by becoming more saving-savvy than ever. Retailers have been keen to adapt to this increased consumer need for deals, with varying degrees of success.
All Work
MAY 13, 2022
Returning to the office and working in-person means employees lose control over their environment and must adapt to new situations. Workplace leaders should support this transition by creating environments that promote wellbeing, concentration, and creativity. Interface’s Chip DeGrace shares why considering a holistic approach to sensory design is necessary to help employees focus and limit distraction.
Retailing Insight
MAY 13, 2022
“You have a very strong intuition, don’t you?” my college advisor observed. While the world of subtle abilities and all things psychic was a secret passion of mine, it caught me off guard to have it called out in everyday life. How had I given myself away? “What do you mean?” I asked. We’d been discussing a switch in my undergraduate focus. I’d originally enrolled with a major in elementary education, something many of my friends had done.
Design Wanted
MAY 13, 2022
In the beating heart of the Made in Italy economy, Designtech finds its natural place to represent, in a dynamic and competitive ecosystem, the world of […]. The post DesignTech, the place for design innovators and entrepreneurs appeared first on DesignWanted.
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.
Retailing Insight
MAY 13, 2022
. Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. by Ethan Kross, Published by Crown Publishing. In Chatter , acclaimed psychologist Ethan Kross explores the silent conversations we have with ourselves. Interweaving groundbreaking behavioral and brain research from his own lab with real-world case studies from a pitcher who forgets how to pitch, to a Harvard undergrad negotiating her double life as a spy, Kross explains how these conversations shape our lives, work, and
Design Wanted
MAY 13, 2022
As the days flow, Isola Design Festival is thrilled to kickstart the event with a run of inspiring exhibitions, amazing talks and events and the convivial […]. The post Isola Design Festival’s this year theme is ‘Together As One’ appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retailing Insight
MAY 13, 2022
This article is part of a series: The Four Bodies. PART 1. T here are four lower bodies as referred to the spiritual literature. Mental, Physical, Emotional and Etheric. The mental body is an expression of an aspect of you — that is often referred to through the Four Lower Bodies. The four lower bodies are representative of certain energy systems that are connected to the “field” — the vibrational data set also referred to as the matrix.
Design Wanted
MAY 13, 2022
A brilliant selection of product and industrial designers and design teams from the cities of Seattle and Reykjavík, exhibited their works at the DesignMarch 2022 programme […]. The post Step inside the embracing world of ‘designing friendship’ with Hæ/Hi? appeared first on DesignWanted.
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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.
Drytac
MAY 13, 2022
Drytac will be sponsoring a brand-new section at the FESPA event, in the form of the Sustainability Spotlight (Hall 25, C-50), where visitors can learn how to make more sustainable and environmentally conscious choices for their business. Drytac will also be sponsoring the Printeriors zone (South Entrance), dedicated to print applications for the interior design and decoration market.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
Productsup, the leading product-to-consumer (P2C) software company, today released The commerce shortfall report, which highlights how companies can meet global consumer demand for product information, hurting sales across all channels. The report reveals knowing more information about products is one of the top factors that would entice consumers (35%) to shop with a different brand or retailer.
Retail Design Blog
MAY 13, 2022
As invited by ARTCILUX,, PMT hopes to design an exhibition about light, overthrow straightforward display modes in traditional exhibitions, present.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
Raise a glass of Her Majesty The Queen’s favourite tipple to mark the Platinum Jubilee this summer. The Suffolk-based sustainable distillery Adnams is set to release a limited-edition bottle of its award-winning First Rate Gin to celebrate the occasion. The London Dry gin is produced from Adnams’ trophy-winning triple grain Longshore Vodka, only the finest cut is then distilled with thirteen carefully selected botanicals to create a bold and complex gin to savour.
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
Retail Design Blog
MAY 13, 2022
Delivering a premium brand experience to build front-of-mind awareness As innovators of eMTBs, Haibike challenged Design4Retail (D4R) to create an.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
Company Shop Group has announced a record year in the fight against unnecessary food waste as it reports handling more than 98 million surplus products last year alone, powered by the strength of its partnerships.
Retail Design Blog
MAY 13, 2022
Our work for Kaufman, one of the leading importers and distributors in the fields of health, comfort, design and lifestyle.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
Joe Browns, the fashion and homes retailer, announced today (13 May 2022) the launch of its first ‘recycled’ swimwear collection, just in time for summer.
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
Edge
MAY 13, 2022
The Bedford Estates. featured in Conservation Heritage Journal and Directory, which celebrates the delights of Conservation, Heritage, Restoration and Regeneration…. A teaser feature of our completed project at 22 Bedford Square has been published this month. The transformation of this Grade 1 Listed Georgian building, by linking two originally tired buildings into one single coherent space, was a delight to design and bring to life.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
Leicestershire distillery, Burleighs Gin, has ventured into the flavoured gin category for the first time, with the launch of its Raspberry Edition Gin.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
Jollyes, the nationwide pet retailer, today named the manager for its latest store in Scotland as recruitment for new colleagues gets underway.
Retail Times
MAY 13, 2022
The local community of Blaby District in central Leicestershire, some five miles south of Leicester city centre, will now be able to enjoy a taste of Papa John’s as the leading pizza franchise launches its latest store in the region. Run by franchisees Sukhy and Kam Bains, Blaby is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach
More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio
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