Retail Focus
JUNE 15, 2022
Shaftesbury has announced the opening of Minions: The Rise of Gru Record store at 19/21 Foubert’s Place. The vinyl pop-up brings a 70’s explosion back to Carnaby to celebrate the release of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru. Dubbed Despicable Discs, the one-stop vinyl swap shop will see visitors exchange their own records for groovy gems from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, with all records donated to Oxfam.
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2022
The Reject Shop has tapped a former senior Bunnings and Officeworks executive as its new CEO. Phil Bishop (LinkedIn). Phil Bishop, who was most recently director of merchandise & marketing at Bunnings, also served as COO at Officeworks. His retail career started 30 years ago as a people greeter in a Target store. He will take over from Andre Reich who resigned suddenly in April, leading to the interim appointment of CFO Clinton Cahn to the role.
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Retail Focus
JUNE 15, 2022
Miele has selected Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull as the location for its latest store. The German premium domestic appliance manufacturer has taken 2,000 sq ft on a new ten-year lease. The store takes the form of an ‘Experience Centre’ showcasing Miele’s most popular and sustainable appliances, and opened this week following a high-quality fit-out.
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2022
Citizen Wolf is on a mission to solve overproduction in the fashion industry by making custom-fit clothing on-demand. It aims to operate ‘micro factories’ around the world that use local fabrics and labour to fulfil orders, and it recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to help it take the first step towards achieving this goal.
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
JUNE 15, 2022
Beaverbrooks, the 103-year-old family-owned jewellers with 71 stores nationwide, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new carefully curated concept luxury diamond, jewellery and watch brand – Loupe, which opened the doors of its highly anticipated flagship boutique on Thursday 9 th June 2022 at centre:mk in Milton Keynes. Set across 7,345 sqft, Loupe Milton Keynes will feature a dedicated showroom for prestigious watch brand, ROLEX.
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2022
The Fair Work Commission’s decision on Wednesday to increase the minimum wage has been met with a mix of celebration and frustration within the retail industry. Workers are set to see some pressure taken off of their own finances and put back onto businesses, with a 5.2 per cent increase to the minimum wage coming into effect on July 1. And, though hospitality and tourism will not need to pass on the increased pay rate until October, unlike prior years , the retail industry will not benefit from
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Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2022
In this day and age, companies are faced with a multitude of options when it comes to the online space. Most companies have an online presence with websites, e-commerce platforms and the like. But when it comes to the metaverse, terms like blockchain, web3.0 and NFTs are quickly becoming buzzwords. “Blockchain is becoming the new norm, and people need to embrace it.
Retail Focus
JUNE 15, 2022
Harrods has opened H beauty Gateshead, the brand’s fifth standalone beauty store in the UK, located in the Metrocentre. The 30,203 sq.ft. space brings together a diverse portfolio of must-have products and exceptional services from an array of beauty brands for customers to enjoy. The store has been designed as an experiential playground, where beauty novices and experts alike can discover some of the industry’s most forward-thinking and vibrant brands as well as stock up on their forever-favou
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2022
Ikea has partnered with Infarm to grow three instore herb gardens in Germany as the demand for sustainable products is growing locally. The collaboration aims to motivate Ikea employees and customers to live healthier, more sustainable lives. Customers visiting Ikea Kaarst, Ikea Duisburg, and Ikea Munich-Eching can see Infarm herbs such as dill, curly parsley, and Italian basil growing in modular, in-store vertical farms.
Design Week
JUNE 15, 2022
General Motors (GM) has revealed details of its patent for anti-sickness technology which is being developed for use in autonomous vehicles (AV). GM is one of the largest car makers in the world; its daughter company Cruise has led the development of AVs. The documents, which were filed in July 2020, provide details of the new technology and how it will be implemented in AVs.
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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.
Design Wanted
JUNE 15, 2022
The project is a shapeshifter, a dance performance that turned into a fireworks show, that became a flower installation and now it’s represented by 3 different […]. The post Can we grow fireworks? Introducing Eldblóm by artist Sigga Soffía appeared first on DesignWanted.
Theatro
JUNE 15, 2022
Retailers have long struggled with high attrition rates and the constant burden of hiring and assimilating new employees. With many in the industry acknowledging an average cost of over $2,500 per employee to onboard and train new hires, it can take weeks or even months to recover from these investments before seeing an impact on productivity. That’s why Theatro has designed a cost-effective solution to streamline training and onboarding efforts, allowing new team members to become valuab
Dezeen
JUNE 15, 2022
Promotion: Sarah Andelman, co-founder of Parisian concept store Colette has discussed the unexpected approaches needed to succeed in the future retail landscape in a talk hosted by Dezeen and brand retail experts Liganova during Milan design week. Andelman was in conversation with Dezeen's chief content officer Benedict Hobson at brand and retail experience company Liganova's Salone Club , a live event held in a lounge overlooking the rooftops of Milan.
Mindful Design
JUNE 15, 2022
When it comes to interior design, ceilings are one area where a project with a low budget tends to cut corners. However, they have tremendous decorative potential and contribute decisively to the final ambiance of a space. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of carefully designed ceilings, they can check some important boxes in the function department. […].
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.
Retail Store Windows
JUNE 15, 2022
We seem to be picking up a kind of Kerplunk vibe from this scheme although in this instance we have the merchandise rather than the marbles. This is quite an interesting scheme nonetheless although we would have probably used less merchandise and had it purpose built so that it doesn't look like one of those cages that carry large amounts of product around supermarkets with some sticks added.
E Delevry
JUNE 15, 2022
WHSmith is to become the first retailer to launch a network of lockers within its stores in partnership with InPost. Traditionally InPost lockers are found in outside locations such as petrol forecourts, shopping centres and supermarkets like Tesco. The lockers will be deployed in WHSmith high street stores across the UK, allowing customers to collect, send or return parcels while instore.
RetailMinded
JUNE 15, 2022
With many businesses everywhere, it can be hectic to choose the right marketing strategy for your business to help attract your target audience. While it’s simple to have giveaways, flyers, and other marketing items, these are the same strategies that many businesses use, and customers are already used to them. If you’re looking for a unique way to market your retail business, you may want to try custom stickers.
E Delevry
JUNE 15, 2022
Doddle has launched a range of self-service kiosks that it says offer automated package-less, label-free self-service returns in less than a minute. Customers select start on the touchscreen; scan the return QR code and then place their return into packaging provided. They then take the label printed by the kiosk, apply it to the item and place it in the drop box.
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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 15, 2022
From Community Fridges, apprenticeships for young people to mental wellbeing services, Co-op supports thousands of local community groups and national organisations to make a difference in their local community. And the retailer is using its latest TV ad to show members that when they buy products from its own brand range, they’re also giving back to their community.
Home World Design
JUNE 15, 2022
The ice cream shop is situated in the centre of Brno on the Minoritská street in one of the old apartment buildings in the city centre. Continue reading.
Retail Design Blog
JUNE 15, 2022
Renovation project in the office of a dx company that tackles various social issues such as education and work. We.
Retail Times
JUNE 15, 2022
Small businesses are receiving much-needed support from their customer base according to new research from American Express, released to coincide with its summer Shop Small campaign that helps support the nation’s local and independent businesses.
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
Inside Retail
JUNE 15, 2022
In recent years, retailers have focused much time and effort on improving the buying journey for B2C buyer e-commerce. Today’s buyers expect the highest levels of ease and simplicity when paying online. The focus now turns from B2C to B2B. Many retailers have identified an important growth opportunity in B2B e-commerce. The B2B e-commerce market was valued at $7.35 trillion in 2020 and is predicted to create revenue of roughly $18.57 trillion by the end of 2026, with a CAGR of roughly 19 per cen
Robinson Meyer
JUNE 15, 2022
For the past 18 months, Senate Democrats have been trying to find a climate deal acceptable to all 50 of their members. The main obstacles, so far, have been Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, the owner of a coal-trading company , who wants any deal to reduce the federal budget deficit, and Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who refuses to increase tax rates, the easiest way to satisfy Manchin’s deficit-reduction goal.
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