Design Boom
JUNE 14, 2021
arbol design sought to provide visitors with the illusion of becoming koji mold floating in nature, space, and time. The post reflective floating copper cubes clad arbol design’s pitch-black store in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
It’s taken for granted that consumers buy products from brands and retailers to wear or use in daily life. From fashion to jewellery to furniture, the specific application might vary across products, but the fundamental principle remains the same. Or does it? New research from global resale site StockX suggests many consumers are now buying products with future returns in mind. .
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Retail Focus
JUNE 14, 2021
It can be hard to choose the right temporary retail space option for your existing brick-and-mortar business. The location, size and cost to set up the facility are just a few of the crucial things that you have to get right. Are you a retail business owner who is looking for a temporary building solution to ramp up your services? Well, Smart-Space UK has several options for you to consider.
Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Former Amazon VP Pete Sauerborn joined online retailer Catch as managing director last year, bringing with him more than 20 years of retail and technology experience. At Amazon, Sauerborn led a team of 4000 team members in 16 countries across product management, software development, sales, marketing and operations. Prior to that, he was director and general manager of worldwide marketplace at Amazon.
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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 Focus
JUNE 14, 2021
McDonald’s is in the midst of a worldwide design transformation with support by Landini Associates , the Australia-based design firm are executing the rollout and creating its Global Flagship model, dubbed “Project Ray.”. The latest locations to debut as part of the restaurant leader’s reinvention are an elegant, café-style eatery in São Paulo set to open this summer, as well as a sleek, glass-walled location in Brisbane, Australia, that just celebrated its ribbon-cutting last month.
Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Melbourne-based fashion label Kookai has unveiled the new look of its $1 million outlet at Vicinity Emporium Shopping Centre. The store footprint has been expanded twice compared to its original size, housing 13 fitting rooms with personalised styling services. Redesigned with warm neutral tones, Kookai Emporium is highlighted with metallic details combining with finishes of marble and timber. .
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Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Last year, almost 9 million Australian households shopped online, contributing to a 57 per cent year-on-year jump in e-commerce growth nationally, according to Australia Post’s Inside Australian Online Shopping eCommerce Industry Report, released in March. With more Australian’s shopping online more often, it’s never been more important that retailers understand how to get the delivery experience right.
Retail Focus
JUNE 14, 2021
Nordic lifestyle brand ARKET will open a new flagship store in Moscow, Russia during autumn 2021. Following the opening of arket.ru in autumn 2020, the new 004024 – 940 store is ARKET’s first physical destination in the country. Based in Stockholm, ARKET is a lifestyle destination with carefully made essentials for women, men, children and the home, as well as a New Nordic vegetarian café.
Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
The rise of “clean beauty” in recent years, which has sparked an influx of “natural” and “vegan” products, is a trend that shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, the global clean beauty market is expected to reach US$11558.5 million in 2027, according to Brandessence Market Research. The report defines clean beauty as a product that is “safe, non-toxic, and has transparent labelling of ingredients”.
Retail Focus
JUNE 14, 2021
2020 saw the Covid pandemic arrive and cause chaos among all manner of industries in the UK and across the world. Britain’s retail sector suffered the biggest drop in the total volume of sales since records were begun. In the USA the term ‘retail apocalypse’ is being used widely to describe the fallout from the pandemic and its subsequent effects. It is predicted that over the next few years, around 80,000 retail units will close across the states.
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.
Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Australian consumers are poised to lead the country’s economic recovery through shopping, though retailers will need to compete for their dollars as more opportunities for spending open up. And, according to Deloitte Access Economics Retail, this outlook relies on Australian consumers spending into their hard-earned savings as fiscal stimulus drops off and income growth remains flat.
Design Week
JUNE 14, 2021
Brand campaigns. IBM Be Equal, by Athletics, for IBM. Build a Life, by Uncommon Creative Studio, for B&Q. Lights on, by Leo Burnett London, for McDonald’s. Britain Get Talking, by Uncommon Creative Studio, for ITV. Playstation 5 Launch: TfL Takeover, by Diva Agency/Red Consultancy for PlayStation UK. Identity design – rebrand. Hackney Church Rebrand, by OMSE, for Hackney Church.
Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
As retailers look to source more ethical, natural, and eco-friendly products, Ollee has launched Australia’s first local and ethical B2B marketplace to help merchants connect with purpose-driven brands. The new trading platform seeks to make sustainable procurement easier by providing retailers and businesses access to natural, ethically sourced, organic, and eco-friendly products all in one place.
Talking Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Spar Scotland is launching a new campaign with The SGF Healthy Living Programme (HLP) where participating stores will give out free fruit to children to encourage them to eat more fruit and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. The trial will take place in six Spar Scotland stores in Kincorth, Mastrick, Northfield, Tarves, Peterhead and Keith in. This story continues at Spar Scotland trials fruit campaign with SGF Healthy Living Programme.
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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.
Retail Times
JUNE 14, 2021
Perfetti Van Melle, one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum, has launched a new ‘Mix of Minis’ range; miniature formats across three of its iconic brands; Fruittella, Mentos and Chupa Chups, in response to growing hygiene concerns around unwrapped confectionery and sharing.
Talking Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
PayPoint chief executive Nick Wiles has written an open letter to retailers acknowledging the company’s shortcomings in the past year. Wiles says: “After listening to our retailer partners extensively over the past year, it is also clear to me that PayPoint’s relationship with its retailer partners has not been good enough and, too often, we. This story continues at PayPoint admits shortcomings.
Design Week
JUNE 14, 2021
London-based design studio The Sustainable Designer has unveiled Nowdio, a modular solution which aims to help smaller design companies fit out studios cheaply, quickly and sustainably. Nowdio will allow smaller design companies to “take ownership” of rented studio space, according to The Sustainable Designer creative director Nadine Smith. “A self-build system” So often, fitting out these spaces with the facilities and tools needed can be expensive and time consuming, Sm
Talking Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
The NFRN has confirmed its support for a deposit return scheme for the whole of the UK in its response to a government consultation. However, the trade association warned that whether a deposit return scheme can be delivered across the UK, excluding Scotland, in 2024 depends on a number of factors, including the speed at. This story continues at NFRN backs UK deposit return scheme for 2024.
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 Times
JUNE 14, 2021
ROTARO, the cult label fashion rental service focusing on sustainability, seamless service, curation and community will open their doors this summer to the brand’s first ever rental pop-up store. Rotaro is launching a zero-waste “Store of the Future '' in order to change the landscape of traditional retail. The store will be open from the 14th of June in the heart of London for 2 months.
Talking Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Saputo Dairy UK is rolling out a new design for its Cathedral City price-marked pack range this month. A consistent £2.49 price mark will feature across the brand’s block, grated and sliced price-marked pack formats and a Union Jack has been added to the front of block and grated packs, as the brand holds a. This story continues at New design roll-out for Cathedral City price-marked packs.
Retail Times
JUNE 14, 2021
Royal Mail has announced a ten-fold increase in the number of electric vehicles it runs across its UK fleet with plans to introduce around 3,000 additional, low-emission vans throughout the UK.
Compliantia
JUNE 14, 2021
When hiring, all businesses seek to do one thing: bring in the best person for the job. However, this is easier said than done, as the career marketplace can be a complex and competitive environment. Not to mention, the global economy was shaken by the events of 2020, so retail and other industries have changed how they do business. Operating during the pandemic has caused people and employers to become more flexible and innovative.
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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.
Retail Times
JUNE 14, 2021
Despite the ongoing social distancing restrictions, the total amount spent at UK pubs jumped 4.5 per cent over the weekend (12-13 June), compared to the previous weekend (5-6 June), likely thanks to football fans watching the opening games of Euro 2020.
VMS
JUNE 14, 2021
Hoping to conquer supply chain issues that have dogged retailers since the pandemic, Home Depot (Atlanta) has contracted its own container ship, reports CNBC. “We have a ship that’s solely going to be ours and it’s just going to go back and forth with 100 percent dedicated to Home Depot,” Chief Operating Officer Ted Decker. The ship will begin running in July and represents the first time the DIY retailer has undertaken such a measure.
Retail Times
JUNE 14, 2021
Ideal Shopping Direct (ISD), the leading UK multi-channel home shopping retailer and owner of the Create and Craft and Ideal World TV channels, has seen profits soar in the last 12 months despite challenging supply chain and trading conditions. The company achieved record sales in 2020 of £150.6 million, an increase of 16.1% year on […].
Talking Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores is encouraging local stores to get involved in Loneliness Awareness Week (14-18 June), which aims to encourage people to continue to reach out and support those who may be feeling lonely. The Tackling Loneliness Network Action Plan brings different sectors together to share expertise and consider ways to reduce loneliness.
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
Retail Times
JUNE 14, 2021
Award-winning, nutritionist-approved children’s food brand, Little Dish has launched a new Variety 3 Pack, containing a trio of its much-loved classic meals for kids. The new Little Dish Variety 3 Pack is due to launch nationwide at both Sainsbury’s on 26th May, followed by Tesco on 7th June, RRP £6.
Talking Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Two postmasters have been recognised by the Queen’s in her Birthday Honours List for the support they gave their communities during the pandemic. Sara Barlow, postmaster for Rainhill Post Office in Merseyside, has been awarded a British Empire Medal. Barlow is chair of the Rainhill Community Support Group set up to support the people of. This story continues at Postmasters recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Retail Times
JUNE 14, 2021
Footfall in UK retail destinations declined by -6.7% last week from the week before, a sharp contrast with the rise of +11.6% in the previous week. Activity dipped in all three destination types; high streets lost around half of the gain made in the week before with a decline in footfall of -9% versus a rise of +17.4% in the previous week and in shopping centres the drop of -7.5% nearly equalled the +8.7% rise in the previous week.
Design Wanted
JUNE 14, 2021
Designed for the outdoor adventurer, Shine is an ultra-compact and lightweight portable wind turbine that fits inside a backpack. From exploring coastlines to scaling mountains, strategising what to pack for an adventure is key, and nowadays so is a portable charger. But bulky power stations and unreliable power banks can be hard to pack and heavy to carry.
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Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.
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