Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Burlington Arcade, the historic retail destination in London’s Mayfair, has announced that luxury homeware house Thomas Goode & Co have relocated to the iconic London shopping destination. The renowned label – home to the world’s finest tableware, china, silverware and glassware, stocking global brands including Hermes, Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix and Missoni – has been based in Mayfair for almost 200 years, and is delighted to now present their luxury tablew

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Installation: The Cube by Velux. Billed as an “artistic representation of daylight and fresh air”, The Cube by Velux will be positioned at Observation Point along London’s South Bank. It’s been designed by Danish architecture studio Henning Larsen, and features a mosaic of roof windows. Visitors to the installation are encouraged to enjoy a “moment of calm” within the structure.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A study by a leading law firm has found most shopworkers believe abuse from customers has increased since coronavirus restrictions ended. The study, by Foot Anstey, reports that 52% of staff said they had seen a rise in aggressive behaviour from customers when enforcing their store’s Covid safety measures after 19 July – so-called Freedom. This story continues at Shopworker abuse ‘has increased since Covid restrictions ended’ Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The structure, called URBAN LOUNGE, will be part of RoGUILTLESSPLASTIC, the international project curated by Rossana Orlandi that aims to raise awareness around the re-use and recycling of plastic. URBAN LOUNGE is conceived as a responsive public space that can take advantage of the specific local climate and surroundings to maximize user comfort and active microclimate mitigation strategies.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A commodities specialist has warned that a shortage of durum wheat could herald problems for pasta supplies. Eurostar Commodities said that prices for the 2021 durum wheat harvest have almost doubled on last year. This means on-shelf prices of pasta are almost certain to spiral upwards, it believes. The crisis has been triggered by a. This story continues at Pasta supplies under threat after poor durum wheat harvest.

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Retail Store Windows

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

We don't mind open backed windows ourselves although this one is not doing the brand any favours whatsoever. Horrible, horrible security grille. We complete understand the security implications along this street which has a reputation for late night robberies but surely there is a more enticing solution to these windows? We really are willing them to look good as the always have done at other locations but we sadly have to mention that this is just terrible.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The studio has unveiled several projects during Milan Design Week including a celebration of Italian Rationalism and the first-ever retrospective on industrial designer Claudio Salocchi. With an archival collection boasting the likes of Gio Ponti and Carlo Scarpa, and a highly curated collection of contemporary design objects, Dimore Studio designers Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci can fuse historical periods like no other.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Asda (Leeds, England) is filling 150 positions for their new specialist “greengrocer” roles in U.K. stores, according to Retail Gazette. This new role will hire both new employees as well as existing staff. Greengrocers will receive tailored training for quality standards, product availability, presentation and customer support. This position comes as part of a £9 million investment in its produce offerings.

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Trade Group

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives and industries across the globe, perhaps no sector was hit harder than food and beverage. Bars, restaurants, and hotels felt the most immediate impact. COVID shutdowns forced many to close for months, and the policy of gradual reopening coupled with new regulations and consumer fears further stressed this sector.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Lululemon (Vancouver, British Columbia) has hit an all-time high for shares, according to CNBC. The athleisure company is set to reach their 2023 revenue target far in advance of their deadline. With the rise of working from home, the company has found a market in providing comfortable clothing. For the 2021 fiscal year the company is predicting earnings between $6.19 billion to $6.26 billion, surpassing their previous goal of $4 billion by next year.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

At Milan’s Salone Del Mobile, French fashion house Dior has unveiled a series of high-concept chairs by the likes of Nendo, Tokujin Yoshioka and many more. When French designer Christian Dior selected the Louis XVI–style Medallion chair for his guests to sit at his fashion shows he couldn’t have imagined that some 70 years later, 17 artists would reinterpret its signature style.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Torrid (City of Industry, Calif.) announced plans to open 25 new locations each year for the foreseeable future, according to a press release. This announcement comes after the company saw a 34 percent increase of net sales at the end of the second quarter as compared to last year. Torrid specializes in curvy women’s clothing, sizes 10-30, with a wide range of styles and functions.

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Retail Times

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Sainsbury’s, one of the UK’s largest retailers, has partnered with community engagement platform Neighbourly to donate food surplus to communities across the UK. The partnership will connect individual Sainsbury’s stores to charities and community groups, who will ensure that the food is put to good use in the local area, helping to tackle food waste while supporting a wide range of community initiatives.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Bargain Booze is celebrating 40 years in business this month and is offering its retailers several promotions, including a £10,000 prize draw. Founded by Allan Whittle and Robert Mayor in 1981, the first Bargain Booze was in Sandbach, Cheshire. Franchising started in 1988 and there are now 300 stores and 190 franchisees. The brand is. This story continues at Bargain Booze celebrates 40th birthday with £10,000 prize draw.

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Retail Design Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Del Barco is a women footwear brand from Costa Rica founded in 1980.

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Talking Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Retail trade union Usdaw has become the latest to express is disappointment at yesterday’s (9 September) government response to a report from a cross-party committee of MPs that recommended a new criminal offence to protect shopworkers. The government has indicated that it believes current laws on assault and violence should provide sufficient legal protection, without.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Interabang has unveiled a 12-stamp collection for Royal Mail which is dedicated to the heroes and villains of the Batman comic book series. The character of Batman has been going since 1939, and along the way has amassed a host of friends and foes. The stamp collection features six of each, including characters like the Joker, Catwoman, Robin and Batgirl, as well as the caped crusader himself. “We had a good knowledge base on the topic already” Interabang were brought onto the projec

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