Tue.Sep 13, 2022

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Analysis: a perfect retail storm is brewing

Inside Retail

Australian retailers generally fared well over the last 18 months during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite temporary store closures as part of government-imposed lockdowns, although headwinds may be on the horizon. Inflationary pressure on consumer discretionary spending, supply chain disruptions and elevated inventory levels, which tie up a retailers’ net working capital, are set to create the perfect storm for retailers that do not have a strategy in place to ensure they are well positioned for t

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Tableware made with air pollution – would you eat from it?

Design Wanted

Every day, unknowingly, we breathe in fine dust with negative impacts on our health. Shedding light on this, architect Iris de Kievith and designer Annemarie Piscaer […]. The post Tableware made with air pollution – would you eat from it? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Cash-strapped small retailers set to get help reaching net-zero goals

Inside Retail

Retail and hospitality businesses will soon be able to draw on external expertise in their quest to reach net-zero emissions after the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) forged a partnership with clean-tech start-up Greener. . The two parties will co-design a digital solution called Greener Business tailored to help small businesses understand and prioritise the steps they can take to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Drytac’s market leading products to feature at The Print Show 2022?

Drytac

Drytac materials will be showcased on Hybrid Services, Soyang Europe, Perfect Colours and Colyer Repro stands, as well as being used for wayfinding, directional and sponsored advert floor graphics throughout the event. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce its products will be showcased on a number of stands at The Print Show 2022.

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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.

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Australia’s Daniel Avakian makes NYFW debut

Inside Retail

Fashion designer Daniel Avakian has made his first appearance at the prestigious New York Fashion Week. . His namesake brand choose its latest collection, ‘Tears in the Rain’, which was inspired by the 1982 film Blade Runner and features 3D-technology integrations. The designer said he updated a digital version of the collection, originally showcased at the AfterPay Australian Fashion Week in Sydney in May. . “The Tears in the Rain show ushers in a brave new and fashion-relevant technologi

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The Energy Show exhibition explores the design possibilities of new solar technologies

Design Week

The Energy Show – Sun, Solar and Human Power has opened at the Het Nieuwe Institut in Rotterdam and aims to investigate what the world would look like if it ran on solar energy. The exhibition is part of the first Solar Biennale for which the Het Nieuwe Institut is a partner and main venue. The Solar Biennale is a solar movement started by solar designers Pauline van Dongen and Marjan van Aubel.

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California’s Grid Is a Window Into the Future … And It’s Okay, Actually

Robinson Meyer

Last week, Americans had a rare view into what the future might look like. It came from California, as usual, but it was not courtesy of Apple’s annual keynote, or indeed of any technology company. It came from the state’s electricity grid. Wait—wait! Don’t click away yet. Electricity is, I hasten to add, extremely interesting. It is the energy source of the future.

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More dining and a new food hall: How Chadstone is evolving to stay ahead

Inside Retail

More than five years after Vicinity Centres first kicked off its $660 million makeover of Chadstone shopping centre , the so-called “fashion capital” is continuing to expand its footprint and evolve its offering to meet the changing needs of shoppers. The Social Quarter, a 10,000sqm dining and entertainment precinct that is opening this summer to the tune of $71.3 million, is just the latest example of this. .

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Salvatore Ferragamo, London

Retail Store Windows

What a lovely scheme this is, isn't it. We're guessing this is a bit of a nod to the brands heritage and / or specialism in footwear and accessories (given that apparently it generates 86% of their revenue). Shoe lasts (the wooden bit used by cobblers and cordwainers) always look incredibly cool and in this case the brand had applied them in a radiating and repetition format.

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Temple of the Sun co-founder talks design inspiration and sales growth

Inside Retail

Temple of the Sun is a fine jewellery brand specialising in gold necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. Founded in Byron Bay in 2014, it has gained a cult following for its unique designs inspired by history, archaeology and ancient symbolism. Here, we speak with co-founder Darren Gallant about the growth of the fine jewellery market in recent years, the look and feel of the brand’s studio and store in Byron Bay and its plans to expand into Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in the near future.

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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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Proud Sponsors of: NextGen Ideas Project - Finalist Showcase

Edge

Edge is proud to be a sponsor of this event for the BCO: NextGen Ideas Project - Finalist Showcase when: Thursday 29th September from 5pm – 10pm where: Storey Club, 100 Liverpool St, Broadgate, London EC2M 2AU We will hear a 10-min TED talk from each of the finalists – showcasing their bold and brilliant ideas for the future of the workplace. The venue: Storey Club, is a building that Edge worked on.

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Analysis: What the crackdown on sustainability claims means for retail

Inside Retail

Sustainability has become a top priority for investors and consumers concerned about the looming climate crisis – and the fashion industry, one of the leading creators of global emissions, is increasingly focused on portraying its green cred. According to the United Nations Environment Programme , fashion accounts for up to 10 per cent of global carbon dioxide output – more than international flights and shipping combined.

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ZERO10 x Crosby Studios pop-up store

Retail Design Blog

Fashion is going places! Leading AR fashion platform ZERO10 provides innovative tech solutions for brands entering the digital world, offering.

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State-by-state: The trading hours for the Queen’s National Day of Mourning

Inside Retail

Next Thursday, September 22, will be a “one-off” public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II following her recent passing. The public holiday was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday , only 11 days before the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty the Queen. Such a sudden change could reportedly cost the economy as much as $1.5 billion, with many business groups raising concerns about the potential disruptions with store closures and staff scheduling challenges.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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.

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Katinat Coffee Binh Phu by Module K

Retail Design Blog

A corner building in HCMC has been transformed from a kindergarten to a cafe with curves and coffee-colored fittings to.

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Sydney Fish Market launches digital trading platform

Inside Retail

Sydney Fish Market has launched an online seafood marketplace called SFMblue aimed at improving seafood trading using technology. The website connects seafood suppliers with buyers across the eastern seaboard, offering flexible payment methods and transparency with market pricing and supply. One feature, Reverse Marketplace, allows customers to submit a request to suppliers if they can’t find a specific product they are looking for and accept bids in return.

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NOMAD Coffee by A+H Architect

Retail Design Blog

Nomad is located at Nguyen Ai Quoc Street, Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province, Vietnam, where most of the population.

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State-by-state: The trading hours for the Queen’s National Day of Mourning

Inside Retail

Next Thursday, September 22, will be a “one-off” public holiday to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II following her recent passing. The public holiday was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday , only 11 days before the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty the Queen. Such a sudden change could reportedly cost the economy as much as $1.5 billion, with many business groups raising concerns about the potential disruptions with store closures and staff scheduling challenges.

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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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Ten Four Rum by Single Double

Retail Design Blog

Ten Four Rum was inspired by the special places to savour the fading warmth of the day with a superb.

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How a 16th century sculptor inspired Singaporean furniture brand Cellini

Inside Retail

Singaporean premium furniture brand Cellini has always been devoted to good design. In fact, the brand was named after Benvenuto Cellini, a 16th century sculptor and goldsmith who lived in Florence, Italy. It was Cellini’s famous bronze sculpture, Perseus with the Head of Medusa, that so awed the brand’s founder, Tan Cheng Whatt, a metallurgist, that it drove him to create his first furniture collection in the artist’s name.

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How snack giant PepsiCo aims to grow in an era of health and wellness

Inside Retail

Global food retailer PepsiCo has announced its ambition to make healthier, more sustainably made products moving forward. The business has put forward a plan to have a third of its snack range, which includes a number of big-name brands such as Doritos, Smith’s Chips and Red Rock Deli, achieve a health star rating of 3.5 or above by 2030. By putting health and sustainability at the centre of how the business sources ingredients and makes and sells its products, PepsiCo hopes to help customers ma

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