Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
In a bid to offer an elevated retail experience and inspire youth culture, Foot Locker has opened a new, 10,000 sqm store in the UK. The store sets a precedent by combining innovation and technology to provide customers with the ultimate shopping experience. By making visitors active participants and going beyond traditional retail, the brand aims to build a deeper connection with the local community.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Sportswear giant Adidas has revealed its first brand-new label in five decades – Adidas Sportswear, which will launch this month. The new line, in partnership with producer and style icon Jenna Ortega, aims to elevate the wearer’s everyday appearance with a selection of modern fits featuring cutting-edge performance technology to bring the same level of comfort and assurance to everyday life as its performance collections have for athletes for decades.
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Design Boom
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
step inside the symbol digital showroom by balbek bureau Ukraine-based practice balbek bureau reveals its latest retail project, an interactive luxury showroom in the heart of Kyiv. The team was approached by Symbol, the largest Ukrainian distributor of luxury segment brands, requesting a boutique interior with a fresh new concept powered by digital features.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Legal proceedings have commenced against the franchisor of the 85 Degrees cafe chain, lodged by Fair Work Ombudsman, relating to alleged underpayments by franchisees. The case is a landmark in that it represents the first time the FWO has commenced proceedings against a master franchisor rather than individual franchisees who are employing staff and underpaying them.
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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.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Despite having a relatively good year for new Apple products in 2022, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg claims that the company may not be able to produce much excitement around new products for the remainder of the year. So instead, it might unveil new products at a relatively low-key event. As the end of the product cycle for Apple approaches, we’re starting to look ahead to next year.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
After a shaky few years, Brand Collective’s Black Pepper is on the front foot and looking to grow. The womenswear retailer consolidated through the Covid-19 pandemic, closing stores while also focusing on its growing online presence. But with a new owner, and new funding, the business is set to reclaim some of its scale. According to general manager Rachel Digby, Black Pepper is set to open a number of new stores in 2023, and is already investing in making its existing stores more “luxurious”.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The retail industry has undergone a major shift in recent years, as customers’ expectations and habits have changed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the return to bricks-and-mortar shopping, retailers are seeking new ways to connect with consumers in a personalised and tailored way. Enter digital signage and kiosks, which are transforming the in-store experience and helping retailers deliver a customer experience that matches consumers’ online shopping expectations.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Swedish design studio Tomorrow Machine has collaborated with juice company Eckes Granini to develop a bio-based bottle called GoneShells, which is made from potato and can be eaten, home-composted or dissolved under water when finished with. While Tomorrow Machine has experience working with research institutes and designing new materials for the packaging industries, this is the first project.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Payment times by large retailers to small business and retail suppliers has been deemed “woeful” and “nothing more that a crude display of power imbalances,” according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson Billson told Inside Retail that big retailers, alongside construction and manufacturing, recorded the worst performance in paying its small business suppliers on time in a recent investigation.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Burberry has revealed its new archive-inspired logo and serif wordmark, debuting the heritage brand’s new ode to Britishness in a campaign led by new chief creative officer Daniel Lee. The Bradford-born designer was announced as chief creative officer in December 2022, after a much-hyped tenure at Bottega Veneta which brought the luxury brand to new audiences and popularised a particular shade of.
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.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Back in August last year, lifestyle retailer Miniso celebrated the opening of its 200th store in India, which also coincided with its fifth anniversary of entering the Indian market. “2022 was a fast-growing year for Miniso. We celebrated our 200-store milestone last year and in December alone, we had around 10 openings in India. This year our India business grew around 80 per cent year-on-year,” Tyrone Li, Miniso’s head of India, told Inside Retail.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Gensler has designed Fivetran’s new Oakland Headquarters as an innovative workplace for team-building, hybrid collaboration, and connecting with the Oakland.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
One of Southern California’s most storied malls, Santa Monica Place, is to get a new anchor from Korea: Arte Museum, an immersive digital art exhibition created by Korean design firm D’strict. Arte Museum will occupy approximately 4,750sqm of space that was vacated by Arclight Cinemas when it closed in 2020. The space is the upper level of a three-level empty box, the two levels below having been left by upscale department store Bloomingdales , which closed in March 2021.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
In 2019, Studio YUDA and Studio NOR were invited by the Shanghai University of Sport and Shanghai Century Publishing (Group).
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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.
Mindful Design
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
When it comes to interior design, visuals are everything. While your store may be well-thought and functional, your customers will be awed by what they see. A well-chosen palette and some bold wall graphics can go a long way in winning their hearts. But what about other visual elements of design or marketing that are […] The post Five Types of Dessert Shop Graphics You Should Invest In appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
OVERVIEW Herbonaissance is an organic herbal and plant tea brand, based in the USA SOLUTION They approached us for packaging.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Sustainable toilet paper brand, Feel Good has seen its range of stockists expand. The news comes as UK online and in-store retailers increase their presence of sustainable products, with 76% of consumers looking to invest in a more sustainable lifestyle.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
For many, the “metaverse” sounds like some obscure sci-fi fantasyland. You may be asking, where is it? How does one get there? Chances are, if you are reading this article on a screen, then you are already interacting with what could be described as the metaverse. And if your business is operating in the metaverse, it is being exposed to new risks that need to be managed.
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
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Investors attending Britain’s first ever food industry investment summit in London have called for government action to transform the way we grow, manufacture and eat food, to tackle Britain’s public health crisis and the food industry’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
Retail Bound
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Congratulations! You’ve been successful in crowdfunding your product on Kickstarter or Indiegogo. All your hard work and dedication has paid off, and you now have a ready-to-launch product with a solid base of customers that can’t wait to give it a try. But the journey isn’t over yet. There is still a lot of work to be done to make sure that your product launch is a success, and your customers remain happy.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
CitySprint – the UK’s largest same day distribution company – has announced that it has signed a new three-year contract with leading British home improvement retailer Wickes.
RepslyBlog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
I’ve been working with retailers and brands since the late 1980s, and have seen at least 4 periods of “extended economic disturbance”. The story has been the same every time, and it holds true in the current climate as well: no one can accurately predict how long or deep it will run, and ‘uncertainty’ is the norm. I’ve also seen the rebounds and am very optimistic about the growth that lies ahead!
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Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Cashback and payments app, Cheddar, announces a new partnership with top food delivery brand, Just Eat. Joining the platform to offer cashback on any order, Just Eat joins the growing list of brands on the app, including Trainline, Sports Direct, House of Fraser, BooHoo and more.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Bold graphics and a tall media wall are among the features in the TPG Architecture-designed home office for North America’s.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
hush, the fast-growing women’s fashion and lifestyle brand, is delighted to announce the appointment of Melissa Dick as its new chief creative officer. Dick joins hush from renowned global lifestyle brand Coach, where she was VP global head of creative strategy & studio.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
As the capital city of an affluent nation, Seoul is known to offer a wide array of hospitality options in.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach
More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Zest, one of the UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging operators, has announced the launch of 56 EV charging sockets at Metrocentre, the country’s second largest retail and leisure destination. The installation marks the second time Zest has worked with Sovereign Centros, following the opening of 64 charging sockets at Merry Hill in 2022.
RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Retail historically has had highs, had lows and along the way, many opportunities and challenges in between. Keeping this in mind, as we look ahead into 2023, we are given the choice to embrace challenge and seek opportunity or approach the year without a constructive, proactive plan. Reinforcing this are technology leaders who aim to deliver profitable solutions for merchants looking to achieve clarity to their inventory, supply, logistics and consumers – ultimately creating more dynamic, more
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
“Self-service is no longer the future; self-service is the now,” says founder and CEO of Bludot Technologies Frank Kilpatrick. “Queue reduction, spend maximisation and footfall inflation is only the beginning.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Money saving is now the main driver for students buying second-hand clothing, with 76% of Gen Z second-hand clothes shoppers aiming to cut spending according to the new fashion report from UNiDAYS, the world’s leading Gen Z affinity network that enables students and graduates to discover savings.
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