Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Trans-Tasman retailer Strand formerly known as Strandbags has been fined $780,000 (AU $709,246) in the Auckland District Court after being convicted of misleading consumers over discounts. A Commerce Commission investigation found that between 2018 and 2020, the handbag retailer routinely advertised its products as if they were “significantly discounted or being sold at special prices” when they were not.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As the holiday season approaches, Dior has created The Fabulous World of Dior , a spectacular presentation illuminating the hallowed halls of the world-famous Harrods department store. An exceptional event combining the charm of the English spirit with French luxury and art de vivre refinement. A fervent admirer of England, from 1953 Christian Dior developed a powerful and unbreakable bond with Harrods.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Coach handbag maker Tapestry and Ralph Lauren Corp on Thursday warned of a slowing North American demand for high-end fashion, cementing concerns that inflation was finally catching up to US luxury companies ahead of the holiday season. Although US luxury sales have held up well this year, with companies able to pass on higher prices more easily than cheaper brands, recent data has shown Americans are now starting to cut back spending on designer handbags and clothing.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 approaches, the event has been overshadowed by the host nation’s human rights record and stance on LGBTQ+ rights as well as the reported high numbers of migrant worker deaths during the construction of its stadium. While a YouGov poll commissioned by Amnesty International reported that 72 per cent of participants believe sponsors should call on FIFA to compensate.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

With rising inflation pushing up prices all over the economy, most Australians are now looking to cut their spending into the new year. So, what can retailers do to keep up? After several years of disrupted holiday spending due to the spread of Covid-19 and lockdown efforts to curb its spread, Christmas 2022 was looking to be a much healthier spending season for retailers.

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Design Wanted

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Design is more about asking the right questions than having the right answers and this is something Pierre Castignola – an Eindhoven-based designer, seems to know […]. The post 10 whimsical creations by Pierre Castignola that won’t leave you indifferent appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

How&How has rebranded the world’s first smart menstrual cup with an identity based around the new “Catch Your Wave” concept. Emm’s smart menstrual cup uses biosensor technology within a flexible medical-grade silicone cup, alerting users to the cup’s fill level and monitoring other metrics such as flow rate, cycle length and regularity.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Declining foot traffic is taking its toll on the world’s largest retailer and distributor of beauty products. Sally Beauty Holdings (Denton, Texas) announced it will close about 350 stores beginning in December, as well as two small distribution centers in Oregon and Pennsylvania. Volumes from those centers will be transferred to larger distribution facilities, the company says.

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Retail Store Windows

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

We've mentioned on several occasions the difficulty in capturing the windows at this store and perhaps this scheme highlights even more why. That said, we love these windows. We think that the brand have used what appear to be Victorian cut-outs which seems to be their signature style but in conjunction with a bit of a Circus / funfair scheme. Our images make this scheme look a bit messy but we promise they do look great in the 'flesh'.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Global jewelry brand Pandora (Copenhagen, Denmark) has signed a lease to open a store at 112 W. 34th St. in New York, Empire State Realty Trust Inc. (New York) announced. Pandora will occupy a store previously leased to Swatch, bringing the complex back to full occupancy. Located opposite Macy’s famed flagship and one block west of the Empire State Building, Pandora will join Sephora, Target and Foot Locker at the nexus of the 34th Street shopping corridor. “The retail brands at 112

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Qian Hu Zhi Wu in Xiamen aims to create a tales gallery that integrates art and immersive experience, bringing players.

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Contra

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Achieve vibrant and glowing graphics during the daytime with Performance Translucent White…. If you’ve ever wanted to experience window graphics that really stand out, you need to try Contra Vision® Performance Translucent White perforated window film. Lighting can be difficult in the autumn & winter months. Graphics that would normally have daytime ‘pop’ can often look washed out or lose impact as lighting levels change throughout the day.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Imperial Tobacco is launching a brand new look for its popular roll your own brand Riverstone. The Riverstone trade outers will benefit from a new design that focuses on the true pleasure of rolling, while giving a subtle nod to its heritage with imagery of mountains to create great stand out for the range in. This story continues at Imperial to roll out new look for Riverstone.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Exposition of Jelgava St. Trinity Church Tower is designed as a contemporary interior installation, which clearly separates the historical heritage.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A forecourt retailer in York is celebrating a year trading under the Nisa Local fascia after making the switch from a competitor to focus on an improved fresh offer for shoppers. The Inner Space Service Station, recently crowned Newcomer of the Year at Nisa’s annual gala awards dinner, has seen sales climb by 30% in. This story continues at ‘Newcomer of the Year’ celebrates successful first 12 months as Nisa Local.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

After collaborating on the NIO House in Nanchang, Lukstudio is given an opportunity to transform a standalone courtyard house in.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced this morning that the UK economy shrank by 0.2% between July and September, confirming fears that the country will be in recession by the end of the year. A recession is defined as two quarters of falling gross domestic product (GDP). So far this year, the UK has. This story continues at Retailers suffer as economy shrinks, says ONS.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

AIRMIX is a lifestyle boutique located in Xi’an, designed by SpActrum. The challenge of the project consists in a relatively.

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Wholesaler Parfetts is predicting record sales of beers, wines and spirits through the football World Cup as fans watch games at home. The employee-owned wholesaler has launched a promotion, styled as a “trade show”, to help retailers maximise margins during the competition, which runs from 20 November to 18 December. The promotion will see offers. This story continues at Parfetts predicts record sales during World Cup.

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Retail Design Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

In 1960, NDBT (North Dallas Bank & Trust, Co.) first opened the doors to its iconic 12-story tower in Dallas.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has again raised concerns about the introduction of different rules on foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in different parts of the UK. The ACS was responding to an impact assessment from the Scottish government on the details of its proposals to restrict the positioning and promotion. This story continues at Give us consistency on HFSS rules, demands ACS.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Probably the best day for climate action in American political history was August 7, 2022, when the Senate overcame 30 years of sclerosis and passed the Inflation Reduction Act, the country’s first comprehensive climate bill. After that day, the bill’s adoption into law was all but assured, and it sailed through the House and reached the president’s desk.

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Talking Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A Spar retailer in Manchester has sold one million sandwiches since the sales started contributing money to the Marie Curie terminal illness charity. Paul Stone, an independent retailer who owns five stores in the city, has sold the million sandwiches since Marie Curie became Spar’s national charity partner in 2016. One penny from every sandwich. This story continues at Manchester Spar group sells a million sandwiches, helping fund charity.

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