Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The iconic Australian fashion and travel bag company has changed its name from Strandbags to Strand as part of a modernisation strategy that will affect every element of the business. It follows 20 per cent growth for the brand compared to pre Covid-19 levels, with an eagerness to fly, as well successful initiatives, generating foot traffic and sales.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Last night, Tuesday 8 November , Shaftesbury celebrated the launch of the new Carnaby Christmas installation with a Christmas Shopping and Dining Party. Thousands of shoppers attended the free, experiential event, with over 100 retailers, restaurants and bars coming together to offer immersive in-store activations, offers, and interactive workshops.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Qantas has sold its remaining 12.4 per cent stake in travel agency Helloworld for $33 million. Since 2008, the national carrier had held a stake in the travel agency when it was spun off as a merger of Qantas Holidays and Jetset Travel. Qantas subsidiary QH Tours sold the shares at $1.71 each on Tuesday night. Qantas Group CFO, Vanessa Hudson, said now is the “right time” to make an exit since the carrier’s stake in Helloworld had reduced over several years.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
As a unique brand that implements a cultural role in every aspect, Delo’s holistic design approach creates high quality and sustainable objects and to form a […]. The post “Don’t do anything just for aesthetics” – Delo’s approach to design appeared first on DesignWanted.
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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.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events have turbo-charged Christmas trading, with the month of November overtaking December in total retail sales for each of the past three years. Retailers are hoping for more Christmas cheer this year from Black Friday on 25 November and the Cyber Monday promotion three days later. There is little doubt the events will underpin Christmas trading again this year but results may not be as robust as in the past three years.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Today’s automotive landscape is unimaginable without the cars that have come out of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s hands. His most successful models – like Volkswagen Golf and the […]. The post From stunning cars to well-known cameras: 10 most impressive Giorgetto Giugiaro designs appeared first on DesignWanted.
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Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
As several factories started to shut down in the French Basque Region, and forecasting the consequent loss of industrial know-how, Erik de Laurens invented Scalite, a […]. The post A resourceful nature: unique, stone-like tiles from by-products of the fishing industry appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Coles chief executive Steven Cain told investors at the company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday that next year will be “one of the most transformational” in the supermarket’s 108-year history. Continued investment in logistics, as well as a pipeline of new stores, are set to drive growth for Coles, despite the ongoing impact a higher cost-of-living is having on its customers, and inflation is having on its suppliers.
Design Wanted
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
From November 25 to 27, 2022, Driving the Human mounts a three-day festival that marks the culmination of three years of transdisciplinary collaboration, research, and experimentation […]. The post Forecast presents Driving the Human: seven prototypes for eco-social renewal appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Woolworths has partnered with food-tech company Tiliter to launch new price integration scales at four Scan&Go stores in Sydney. The new technology – which Woolworths says is a world first – will show the exact price of loose fruits and vegetables as well as their corresponding weight helping customers budget and plan their purchase beforehand. Woolworths’ head of business solutions for customer, retail and emerging concepts, Sailesh Shankar, said the retailer wants to provide a solution and
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VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Panera Bread (St. Louis) has opened its updated urban store format in New York, the latest of several new formats the fast-casual chain is targeting at more densely populated and non-traditional trade areas. With digital sales at Panera now representing 50 percent of total system sales, Panera now offers a portfolio of store formats designed to cater to the needs of an increasingly digital and off-premise guest.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Seven & I Holdings, which owns 7-Eleven chain, is set to sell its department store chain Sogo & Seibu to US fund Fortress for US$1.4 billion, according to Nikkei Asia. The site also said Japanese home appliance store operator Yodobashi Holdings is considering buying some of the Sogo & Seibu sites and diverting proceeds to the US fund. Yodobashi will also open stores in several Sogo & Seibu locations in the country.
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. (San Francisco) has hired Michelle Gass for the new position of President, LS&Co., reporting to Chip Bergh, President and CEO. Gass will oversee the Levi’s brand and the company’s global digital and commercial operations. With this announcement , the board of directors has put in motion a succession plan for Gass to succeed Bergh as CEO within the next 18 months.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Founders of the climate emergency declaration campaign Design Declares invited signatories to talk about why they signed the declaration at this year’s Design for Planet festival. Now in its second year Design for Planet is being held concurrently with the COP27 climate conference and is advocating for the design industry to take action to help mitigate the effects of the climate crisis.
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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
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Opened in 2008, Sift Dessert Bar is a woman-owned company born from a desire to provide a high-end dessert selection to Northern California’s Wine Country and San Francisco Bay Area. Winner of Food Network’s Cupcakes War in 2011, Sift started small but gained popularity fast, which allowed to expand to more locations. The company needed […].
Design Week
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The Department for International Trade has released a tender valued at £1.4 million for the design of the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The Expo will bring together around 150 nations to explore solutions to contemporary challenges under its overarching theme Designing Future Societies for Our Lives. Its key ambitions are demonstrating breakthroughs in technology and sharing ideas on the topic.
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Lightolier 3D Printed Lighting Fixtures. Choose your shape, color, texture and more. This company’s Lightolier 3D Printed Lighting Fixtures are fully customizable: Choose your shape, size, texture, color and light engine output. Comprising a recyclable polycarbonate, they’re produced in the U.S. Lightolier. POST CATEGORIES. MANUFACTURER: Lightolier.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The Department for International Trade has released a tender valued at £1.44m for the design of the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The Expo will bring together around 150 nations to explore solutions to contemporary challenges under its overarching theme Designing Future Societies for Our Lives. Its key ambitions are demonstrating breakthroughs in technology and sharing ideas on the topic.
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
Robinson Meyer
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
This week, tens of thousands of diplomats, activists, and world leaders are gathering in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, for the annual United Nations climate summit, known as COP27. They’re meeting to discuss the ongoing implementation of the Paris Agreement, the global climate treaty that was finalized in 2015. The key issue is likely to be the pact’s “loss and damage” provisions—diplomatic shorthand for whether rich countries, which have emitted the bulk of carbon pollution into the atmosphere, shoul
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Sales have shot up by almost 50% for a Nisa retailer based in Greater Manchester after relocating to a new retail unit just metres from his original site. Steve Singh, who runs the Norris Road Nisa Local in Sale with his brothers, has seen footfall as well as basket spend grow since the change in. This story continues at Soaring sales for relocated Greater Manchester Nisa retailer.
Retail Store Windows
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
It's quite refreshing to see a fun Christmas scheme when everyone else has implemented a Christmas tree or graphics in Purple, Green, Red or White. Here at this brand a giant snowman (snow person?) forms the central focal point of this scheme surrounded by multiple snow balls in a repetition and gravitational format. We love the products that are sold here and who wouldn't want a giant box of this stuff to open on Christmas morning, eh?
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
In its half-year results released today (9 November), Marks and Spencer warned of a “gathering storm” of higher costs for retailers and pressure on household budgets as it reported a fall in profits for the first half of the year. The retailer said trading would become “more challenging” after it revealed its profits dropped by.
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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.
All Work
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Workplaces are more accessible than ever but creating a space where everyone can thrive requires a more holistic approach, including subtle elements of design. The business case for inclusive design is pivotal — these spaces not only attract the best talent in the industry, but they offer a sense of belonging for all employees and help get the best from them.
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeartRadio. Gabriele Chaive spent more than fifteen years at Marcel Wanders Studio becoming the Creative Director in Amsterdam. Together with Wanders, the duo created products and places for some of the most recognized brands in the world. He has created everything from silverware to hotels, crystal chandeliers and furniture to tea services.
Instore Design
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Please join us in welcoming Judy Doyle as our newest Senior Project Manager. She brings a wealth of experience in what it takes to get a display from design concept to store floor on time and on budget.
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
(PRESS RELEASE) LANCASTER, PA – Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI), a leader in the design, innovation, and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas, announced it has acquired GC Products, a leading manufacturer of durable, custom architectural interior products made of glass fiber reinforced gypsum and cement (GFRG/GRG and GFRC).
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 Design Institute
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
The newest legionnaires are Andrew McQuilkin, FRDI, design leader and partner, BHDP Architecture, Cincinnati and Bruce Barteldt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, chief innovation officer, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Charlotte, N.C. They were inducted during the Institute’s 51st International Design Awards program in New York City. Accepting the Legion of Honor Medal from fellow Legionnaire Ken Nisch, AIA, FRDI, McQuilkin called out the many individuals who have influenced and guided his long
VMS
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
(PRESS RELEASE) LOS ANGELES — Independent retail media platform Zitcha has raised $2.9 million in seed funding led by Australian venture capital firm OIF Ventures, launching a new phase of expansion that will see the platform scale up and officially launch in the U.S. Software platform Zitcha connects the media assets of retail brands including email, apps, digital in-store screens, web and social media.
Talking Retail
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Cîroc, the popular super-premium vodka, is launching ‘Make Big Moves’ – its first TV Advert in Britain. The campaign collaborates with celebrities such as Winnie Harlow, Bimini, and Krept & Konan. Produced by HeyHuman, and directed by Meeks & Frost, the series of three TV adverts invites audiences into four different scenarios, featuring distinctive characters.
CAAD
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Although for decades and decades it has been a minor issue in the retail sector , the check-out process has become the new battleground for retail operations to engage and retain customers. This is part of the ongoing need to improve the customer experience in the physical shop and of course in the digital store. Long lines, coldness in customer service, lack of input, or the feeling that the counter is alien to the idea of the shop, are the enemies that must be fought, because they result in
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