Design Boom
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
the signature suspended skate bowl of supreme lands in los angeles, finally welcoming visitors in its sunset boulevard store. The post supreme’s first fully free-floating skate bowl hovers in its new flagship at sunset boulevard appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Specialty baby goods retailer Baby Bunting has reported a dramatic slump in its interim profits as consumers return to pre-pandemic shopping behaviours. As the company released its half-year trading results, the company announced CEO and MD Matt Spencer would stand down later this year after 11 years with the business. For the six months to December 26, sales grew 6.6 per cent to $254.9 million while tax-paid profit fell 67 per cent to $2.7 million.
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Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Rado, the high-end Swiss watch brand, has launched its first UK boutique in Merry Hill, adjacent to the existing Ernest Jones store. The opening of the boutique is the result of a longstanding and successful partnership between Rado and Ernest Jones, and the 32.5 square foot space allows Rado to offer customers the full 360-degree experience. Inside the boutique, customers will be able to enjoy a serene atmosphere surrounded by opulent materials, providing a truly unique shopping experience.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Fashion label Alice McCall is to be wound up after the company failed to restructure debt and reduce its store footprint during the Covid crisis. Matthew Kucianski of Worrells was appointed as liquidator of the 20-year-old brand today. The business was placed in administration in 2020 and has been trying to trade out of it since. At the time, founder McCall said she had to make the decision to edit down the business “with the objective of building a more sustainable business model for the
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Design Week
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
PepsiCo has redesigned 7UP’s visual identity introducing a 3D drop shadow effect and “zesty citrus” colourways. This is the first time in more than seven years that the lemon-lime flavoured drink has been rebranded. Its new can design, motion graphics and strategy centre around what PepsiCo senior vice president (SVP) and chief design officer Mauro Porcini calls “Upliftment” The drop shadow on.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Temple & Webster’s performance over the half-year to 31 December2022 was marked by a drop in sales and profit amid a challenging economic environment. With further rate hikes on the horizon, and customer spending set to slow further, Temple & Webster might be in for a difficult period ahead as the brand looks to stimulate spending. Temple & Webster’s sales fell by 12 per cent to $207 million, and profit by 46.7 per cent to $3.9 million, during the six months to 31 December.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Bourke Street Mall’s new mixed-used development project – Melbourne Walk – is set to rejuvenate the city’s CBD core with comprehensive retail and hospitality offerings, according to its developers. With construction ongoing , investment firm Steadfast Capital will turn the popular CBD arcade into a mixed-use retail and dual-branded hotel destination.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Today, as the world and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), in particular, race to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to avoid the worst effects […] The post Material innovations aimed at reducing concrete’s carbon footprint appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Robert Esser has a long track record of running global brands in Asia. Following stints at drinks giant Anheuser-Busch InBev and music retailer HMV, he is now president of APAC & China for Alpargatas S.A, Brazil’s largest footwear company, where he oversees the operations for flip-flop brand Havaianas. We recently sat down with him to get his thoughts on his career, leadership and just what makes him tick.
RetailMinded
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Almost half of US fashion stores are stuck with excess stock after a disappointing start to 2023, according to a survey by Inventory Planner Downturn in consumer spending has left 44% with surplus stock Excess inventory is worth $74k on average 20% of excess stock was written off altogether by apparel sellers in 2022; Inventory Planner’s Sara Arthrell said: “Excess inventory is a huge issue for fashion retailers at this time of year.
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Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
V2Food co-founder steps down as CEO By Rakshnna Pattabiraman Australian plant-based alt-meat company V2Food’s co-founder Hazell confirmed on LinkedIn this week that he had stepped down as CEO after four years with the company to pursue other opportunities. The start-up was launched in 2019 by CSIRO’s Main Sequence Ventures along with food industry leader, Jack Cowin – the owner of fast-food group Hungry Jacks – and former Masterfoods and PepsiCo research director, Nick Hazell.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Today, Starbucks UK announced that partners (employees) across UK stores can access free 100% organic cotton tampons and pads at work.
Dezeen
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Spanish design studio Nagami has completed a shop interior for sustainable clothing brand Ecoalf near Madrid that is almost entirely 3D printed from recycled plastic. Walls, shelves and display tables inside the store in the Las Rozas Village designer outlet are made from 3.3 tonnes of repurposed plastic waste, sourced mainly from hospitals and used to create transluscent surfaces that resemble melting glaciers.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Design enterprises need to reach-out and engage directly with LGBTQIA+ organisations and ask this question themselves. Doing so is the only way to enable authentic conversations. Being based in Ireland, I can speak to what the likes of the IDI, DCCI and our Design and Technical universities could be doing to establish a more inclusive and supportive industry to be proud of.
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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
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, today announces it has been awarded a new four-year contract by Wickes that will extend and expand its mandate for the home improvement retailer.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Leolux’s future-focused showroom makes visiting about much more than just furniture. Described as a ‘state-of-the-art experience centre’, the latest Leolux.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Leading nutritionally complete food brand, Huel, is turning their supply chain into a competitive advantage by partnering with AI-data driven supply chain management platform 7bridges.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Not having a defined program our main challenge was to design a space that was able to accommodate different types.
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 16, 2023
The global producer and distributor of fine beverages, Amber Beverage Group (ABG), has announced it will continue the sponsorship of the Ukrainian men’s national basketball team throughout 2023.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Fendi is on a roll. Hot on the heels of opening a new flagship store in Seoul, the Roman fashion.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
This half term, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), has teamed up with the brand-new ad-free Sky Kids TV channel to launch an art-themed experience at Westfield Stratford City. In partnership with Crayola, the interactive pop-up will be situated in the North Gallery at Westfield Stratford City, opposite Primark and JD Sports, between 11th February - 18th February featuring a host of family-friendly activities that help kids’ imaginations come to life.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The Four seasons collection consists of two loose leaf tea blends for each season. That’s why I chose to make.
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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 16, 2023
Two Shores Rum, a premium golden rum with a unique ageing process, is launching in the UK market. These sustainably sourced rums are created with the finest pure sugar cane and distilled in the heart of Central America. The eight-year old rum is then aged for a minimum of six months on the west coast of Ireland in a range of hand-selected aged Irish whiskey casks.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
CRC designed the Lumenis offices with ample space for collaboration in Shanghai, China. Lumenis is a global leader in the.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The fastest growing meat-free brand and certified B Corp BŌL Foods, launches two new recipes into stores. The two new SKUs, based on some of the nation’s food favourites, will join the existing portfolio of award-winning, 100% plant-powered recipes that make delicious, nutritious eating more accessible for modern living.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
As travel picks up in Southeast Asia, retailers, brands and marketers are revving up promotions and campaigns to encourage consumers to splurge on impulse purchases. “We have ambitious plans for 2023, with a number of exciting launches, collaborations and pop-ups in the pipeline, all with the aim to help us deliver memorable and premium retail experiences for travellers visiting our duty free stores globally,” Liya Zhang, vice president of marketing at Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, told In
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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 16, 2023
Retail culture has hit an inflection point – independent retail in almost every category has taken back market share from chains for years, and grew more during the height of the pandemic than in the year prior. While the internet spurred the ecommerce revolution, the pandemic renewed commitment to community, and a sentimentality for what had been lost through the digitization of consumer shopping.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The UK retail sector has witnessed its share of controversy over the years. Disputes over working conditions, health and safety, sustainability, and the impact of certain working practices on local communities have all been cited at various points. But there are several instances of controversy which stand apart from the crowd. Here, we’ll examine three of the most notorious in recent years.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Today, Stonewall, Europe’s largest charity for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer rights, launched its widely anticipated Top 100 Employers List and Wickes was recognised for its work on supporting LGBTQ+ staff to be themselves at work.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Whittard of Chelsea, a market leader in tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, has today launched their first-ever TV commercial ahead of Mother’s Day, filmed with Team ITG.
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