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Toyota Motor Europe unveils its vision for the future with new showroom experience & concept

Retail Focus

Earlier this year, Toyota Motor Europe partnered with Dalziel & Pow to design the vision for the future of its European retailer network at a new site in Paris Nord. It confirms the central role of Toyota retailers in delivering to our customers an immersive brand experience as the company transitions to a mobility company. Toyota’s approach is fully consistent with its wider mission to go ‘Beyond Zero’ by providing memorable customer experiences which cater for all their needs.

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LVMH to launch Stella beauty Maison with Stella McCartney

Inside Retail

Luxury fashion label Stella McCartney has partnered with LVMH to launch a new beauty Maison, Stella by Stella McCartney. The new brand reflects McCartney’s ambition to expand into the cosmetic industry. The product line includes three variants: Reset Cleanser, Alter-Care Serum, and Restore Cream. Stella McCartney claims its new approach promotes environmental responsibility and its vegan cosmetic is natural, effective, and responsible.

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The Ragged Priest opens flagship store in Seven Dials

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has today announced that British fashion brand The Ragged Priest has opened a new flagship store in Seven Dials, the heart of London’s West End. The Ragged Priest’s Seven Dials site is set out over two floors, spanning a total of 975 sq ft, making it the fashion brand’s largest location to date. The new flagship store on 45 Neal Street provides a revitalised space designed using salvaged and recycled materials, including a 200-year-old church floor and reimagined Eko-ply fixtures mad

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All that glitters: How Fairfax & Roberts has survived for over a century

Inside Retail

It’s been a rollercoaster for the fine jewellery industry, with the slow return of weddings and the rise of sustainable options. Here, we speak with the director of jewellery brand Fairfax & Robert Irene Deutsch about blending their besopke service with history and how Covid changed consumer behaviour. Inside Retail: Fairfax & Roberts has a long, storied history dating from the 19th century.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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.

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RDS has been Nominated as one of the most Innovative CAD Companies in the United Kingdom by Data Magazine

Retail Design Solutions

If you pop over to Data Magazines website you will find an article that RDS feature in. We are very proud to say we have been voted one of the top 101 Most Innovative Cad Companies in the United Kingdom. It all started with CAD back in 1998 and we still use it everywhere in our business today but over the last 24 years we have integrated new technology into our workflows to benefit our clients, some of these are: Reduced costs (Timesaving Technology, Laserscanners, Drones).

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Inside Shinsegae: The Korean department store with a golden boot

Inside Retail

Shinsegae — one of the Big 3 of Korean department store retailing along with Lotte and Hyundai — has continued its great form right through into the second half of the year, helped by the removal of the country’s remaining pandemic restrictions and an increasingly buoyant mood among the country’s more affluent consumers. According to Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, which tracks the performance of 25 retailers (13 primarily offline and 12 online), retail sales grew by a robust 9.3

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Singapore-based Scent Journer has global aspirations in the perfume market

Inside Retail

Founded in July of 2021, Scent Journer is a Singapore based perfume house that focuses on mindfully formulated fragrances to empower women with scents. It currently has an e-commerce presence and has four locations in the Singapore market. The brand’s founder has plans to expand its footprint in the near future. “At Scent Journer, we mindfully formulate our perfume with more than 85% naturally derived active ingredients and sugarcane alcohol, and it is designed to boost your mood and make perfum

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Zara, London

Retail Store Windows

We still haven't quite worked out why all of the windows are Zara are completely different from each other? Is this their new strategy? Or, perhaps anti-strategy? We cant quite believe this brand is that radical. While we ponder on this, here's their latest scheme at (we presume) is their flagship store here in the centre of it all. Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retailstorewindows.c

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Getting the channel mix right: How to nail your brand launch

Inside Retail

After the long road towards launching a brand, you might be tempted to throw a giant party to celebrate and hope the rest takes care of itself. The reality is that you need to do several things well to create an impact. But with all the marketing channels available to you, how do you know which are the best ones to choose? We launched Adore Beauty’s first incubator brand, Viviology in June.

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An Indie Retailer’s Guide To Success With CBD & Cannabis Wellness & Beauty Brands

RetailMinded

Do you own an independent brick and mortar shop or spa that focuses on wellness? Or planning to? Well, there is a new beauty and wellness category that’s taking the world of retail by storm — CBD and Cannabis — that’s compelling retailers everywhere to take notice. Fast Fact: The global CBD Market is conservatively expected to grow by $29.91B by 2025 with 53% of that growth contributed by North America ( Research and Markets ), And overall, the legal Cannabis industry (i.e. all Cannabis-related

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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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ARA urges skilled migration, flexible work arrangements to fill labour gaps

Inside Retail

Retail groups and businesses have proposed a variety of priorities in addressing skills and labour shortages – and some solutions – at the two-day Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra. Addressing the summit, Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra said the current labour crisis provides an opportunity “to make a powerful shift” towards a safer, fairer and more productive workplace.

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This e-bike of your dreams makes urban commute effortless

Design Wanted

Benjamin Hubert’s creative agency LAYER innovatively designs ‘Pendler’ – a compact yet powerful e-bike that’s inclusive, convenient and easy to store. “Pendler pairs high-performance technology with […]. The post This e-bike of your dreams makes urban commute effortless appeared first on DesignWanted.

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LVMH to launch Stella beauty Maison with Stella McCartney

Inside Retail

Luxury fashion label Stella McCartney has partnered with LVMH to launch a new beauty Maison, Stella by Stella McCartney. The new brand reflects McCartney’s ambition to expand into the cosmetic industry. The product line includes three variants: Reset Cleanser, Alter-Care Serum, and Restore Cream. Stella McCartney claims its new approach promotes environmental responsibility and its vegan cosmetic is natural, effective, and responsible.

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The Eight Reserve bottle for Kendall Jenner’s brand 818

Design Wanted

The project of the Eight Reserve bottle for Kendall Jenner’s brand 818 began exactly two years ago, in September 2020, and is the story of what […]. The post The Eight Reserve bottle for Kendall Jenner’s brand 818 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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China Issues a Plan to Establish a Carbon Emission Statistical Accounting System

Eye on ESG

**A Chinese version of this blog post follows the English version.**. On 19 August 2022, the National Development and Reform Commission (“ NDRC ”), the National Bureau of Statistics (“ NBS ”), and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (“ MEE “) of the People’s Republic of China (“ PRC ”) jointly issued the “ Implementation Plan on the Accelerating the Establishment of a Unified and Standardised Carbon Emission Statistical Accounting System (the “ System ”) ” (the “ Plan “).

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Innovative piece of furniture that breaks with conventions

Design Wanted

Innovative object that breaks with conventions, French designer Jean-Marie Massaud fabricates ‘Airberg’ for Offecct – an extraordinary sofa collection with a structural case which gives the […]. The post Innovative piece of furniture that breaks with conventions appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Battersea Power Station will open to the public on 14th October

Retail Focus

Battersea Power Station announces today that it will open its doors to the public for the first time in history from Friday 14th October 2022. Electric Boulevard, a new pedestrianised high street, which runs from the south of the Power Station, between Frank Gehry’s Prospect Place and Foster + Partners’ Battersea Roof Gardens to the new Battersea Power Station Zone 1 Underground station, will also open on the same day.

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Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki by KOKO3

Retail Design Blog

Hotel Helsinki has been a cornerstone of Helsinki’s city scene since 1930. After various alterations over the years, it was.

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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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Cloud e-commerce offers a more agile future

Inside Retail

From maintaining supply chains to reimagining stores to safeguarding privacy, today’s retail and consumer goods companies are under constant pressure. Meanwhile, global e-commerce sales are set to exceed $5 trillion this year. To manage challenges while capitalising on e-commerce growth, retailers of all sizes are turning to the agility provided by the cloud.

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CITIC SQUARE Renovation | Pixels Within Pixels: Bring a Historic Commercial Corner up to Date

Retail Design Blog

Kokaistudios’ recently completed architectural renovation project of CITIC SQUARE shopping mall epitomizes Shanghai’s inherent duality. With a futuristic aesthetic combining.

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Under Armour signs at Liverpool ONE

Retail Focus

Grosvenor has announced the signing of leading sports apparel brand, Under Armour, at Liverpool ONE. Trading from 3,000 sq ft on South John Street, Under Armour Liverpool ONE is set to open later this year and will stock the brand’s renowned performance sports apparel, footwear and accessories. Joining the brand’s global presence, Under Armour Liverpool ONE will deliver innovative products and experiences that are designed to enhance customer performance both in sporting pursuits and day-to-day

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W branch of Xi’an of Shanghai Yen. Strategic Dining franchise

Retail Design Blog

In the 20th century, after decades of development, Shanghai cuisines have evolved from rustic dishes to exalted culinary products. Various.

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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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What in the World is a Digital Exhibit? 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

The year is 1980. Only a select few understand the revolutionary character of the shift from mechanical and analog machines to digital devices. By 1989, 15% of households in the U.S. own a computer. Not surprisingly, the rise of video games coincides with the digital revolution. Once physical objects could be represented on a digital screen, people began transferring everything into the digital realm, including themselves in the form of “avatars.”.

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Why Shipping Containers Make Great Retail Spaces 

RetailMinded

Shipping containers are some of the most useful multipurpose containers for numerous commercial industries. They’ve expanded past their primary use as storage units and cargo shipment vessels. For retail businesses, shipping containers have become essential assets to get around the high costs of operating a traditional store. . Thus, as retail spaces become more limited, these containers become the go-to for attracting customers and making shopping easier.