Design Boom
JULY 21, 2021
architects achraf bahri and hassene jeljeli have transformed an old villa into a new showroom for slow fashion brand ANISSA AIDA. The post 1950s villa in downtown tunis is transformed into a slow fashion brand showroom appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Luxury accessories brand Oroton has just announced the appointment of new CEO, Jenny Child, who is taking over from David Kesby. Child was previously partner at McKinsey and Co, where she worked for 14 years partnering with retail and consumer companies in Australia, New Zealand and the US to transform their businesses and accelerate their growth. “I’m thrilled to be joining Oroton.
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Retail Focus
JULY 21, 2021
Private investment manager Signal Capital , in partnership with retail investment experts Edinburgh House Estates, has completed the acquisition of a further three UK shopping centres; the Quadrant Centre Dunstable, Aberafan Centre Port Talbot and Regent Walk Redcar. Collectively the schemes provide an income of circa £3.4m and comprise a total of 500,000 square feet.
Inside Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Beauty retail giant Mecca has entered the world of podcasting today with the launch of Mecca Talks, which aims to shine a light on its team members and in-house experts. “While the podcast is digital, Mecca at heart has unbelievable human connection, thanks to our stores. We’re really leaning on the talent and the authenticity of our store team members and platforming it in our podcast,” said chief marketing officer Kate Blythe.
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
JULY 21, 2021
St James Quarter, the recently opened 1.7 million sq ft city centre retail destination in Edinburgh, has announced the signing of Hamleys, the world’s oldest and largest multinational toy retailer. Set to open in the coming weeks, Hamleys will take 2,475 sq ft at St James Quarter, and will add 10 new local jobs. Founded in 1760, Hamleys has been a household name for over 260 years and will bring its iconic array of toys including its instantly recognisable collection of Hamley bears, speed racin
Inside Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Larry Kestelman’s LK Group has acquired Melbourne-based retail business Brand Collective from Anchorage Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. . Brand Collective holds exclusive licences for global fashion and footwear brands, including Superdry , Clarks and Hush Puppies , and owns several retail brands, including kids’ footwear chain Shoes & Sox , iconic sneaker brand Volley and online discounter Shoe Warehouse. .
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Inside Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Retail groups have welcomed Brisbane’s confirmation as host of the 2032 Olympics, eyeing a share of the predicted $17.6 billion economic impact the event will bring. But concerns have been raised by a lawyer calling for planning to include strategies that would prevent “the debacle” when Brisbane hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2018 which left Gold Coast business suffering heavy losses.
Design Week
JULY 21, 2021
The Office for Students (OfS) has said the proposed 50% cut to university arts funding will go ahead as planned, despite opposition. The plans relate to the subsidy currently provided to universities to help deliver “subjects that are expensive to teach”, according to the OfS. For arts subjects, this subsidy currently works out at around £243 per full-time student annually.
Inside Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Snap Inc is positioning itself as a platform for AR shopping with the recent acquisition of Vertebrae , a tech business that creates 3D models of products for customers to interact with. According to an International Data Corporation (IDC) study, AR is anticipated to see compound annual growth rates of up to 135 per cent in retail market spend by 2023, and Snap is eager to get a slice of the pie.
Talking Retail
JULY 21, 2021
As the UK bakes in the heatwave, Nisa is among the symbol groups offering a range of hot weather promotions through its retailers. Seasonal promotions available to stores this week include deals on burgers, kebabs, potato salad and coleslaw, as customers bring out their barbecues. Wines, beers and soft drinks are also on offer, with. This story continues at Nisa among the groups cashing in on summer barbecue business.
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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
JULY 21, 2021
Business software maker Salesforce on Wednesday closed its $27.7 billion purchase of Slack Technologies, a massive bet that Slack’s workplace app will become popular for collaborations within and between companies. The US antitrust regulators cleared the deal this week, allowing the creation of a stronger challenger to Microsoft, the top workplace software provider whose Teams app competes with Slack for market dominance.
Talking Retail
JULY 21, 2021
A 3,5000 sq ft Spar has opened on a new EG Group forecourt in Blantyre. The store has dedicated shoppers’ parking and is open 24 hours, seven days a week. The Spar Scotland store has a Starbucks unit and a range of food-to-go as well as an external cash machine, fresh produce, lottery and Paypoint. This story continues at Spar opens forecourt store in Blantyre.
Inside Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Korean luxury auto brand drives into Melbourne Emporium. Premium Korean auto brand Genesis Studio has recently opened at Vicinity’s Melbourne Emporium, the first of its kind in the shopping centre. The new flagship store showcases Genesis’ range of the brand’s luxury vehicles, a striking 18-metre floor-to-ceiling LED backdrop, dark wood panelling and burnished concrete interior finishes.
VMS
JULY 21, 2021
Ulta (Bolingbrook, Ill.) is planning to open “mini” Ulta Beauty shops in Target (Minneapolis) stores this August, according to a company press release. The shop-in-shops will debut in more than 100 Target stores and on target.com, and will feature roughly 50-plus beauty brands from companies like MAC Cosmetics and Urban Decay. They will be located near Target’s existing beauty sections and will showcase season-specific products, “discovery zones,” and special displays.
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
JULY 21, 2021
Burberry has unveiled its London flagship store, the first to feature the luxury brand’s new global design concept. Designed in collaboration with renowned architect Vincenzo De Cotiis, the three-storey flagship on Sloane Street “twists classism as rules become skewed, juxtaposing brutalist elements with luxurious materials to create a distinctly modern feel”.
VMS
JULY 21, 2021
Rent the Runway (New York) has confidentially filed paperwork for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a company press release. The price range for the proposed offering as well as number of shares has not yet been determined. A date for the IPO has also not been set, but the company says it expects it to take place after the SEC’s review of its filing.
Design Week
JULY 21, 2021
The UK’s creative industries have lost an estimated £12bn in GVA as a result of the pandemic, according to new figures from Creative UK Group (CUG) which comprises Creative England and the Creative Industries Federation. The data, which has been carried out by analysis group Oxford Economics and commissioned by CUG, estimates that the sector generated around £104bn instead of the projected £122bn had the pandemic not occurred.
VMS
JULY 21, 2021
Foxtrot (Chicago), the high-end convenience/corner store concept, is planning to open 50 stores throughout the U.S. during the next two years, reports Supermarket News. It plans to open locations in regions like Houston, Miami, Boston, Los Angeles, New York and Austin, Texas; it already has locations in Washington, D.C., Dallas and Chicago. The new stores are reportedly double the size of its current locations and will feature new merchandising and on-site dining.
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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.
Instore Design
JULY 21, 2021
The eyes are naturally drawn to illumination. Consider how those golden arches attract your attention from great distances or how retailers once used flashing lights to signify major sales events. While illumination has always been an effective sales tool, lighting up a custom retail display has never been simpler than it is today. Modern technology offers more flexible lighting options—ones that are cool-burning, wireless, highly efficient, and effective.
Design Wanted
JULY 21, 2021
Pininfarina paves the way to the future through a futuristic and daring Virtual Concept Car, TEOREMA, completely developed by using VR technologies. An all-new interpretation of fully electric, autonomous mobility in the name of user experience and technology , studied to create a sense of community and foster interactions amongst passengers and the outdoor environment. “ Pininfarina has always looked to the future using concept cars as an innovation tool to chart the direction and introduce new
Talking Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Booming business for convenience stores during the pandemic is set to slow to modest growth in 2021, according to the latest Lumina Intelligence UK convenience market report. Growth for this year will be 0.3% bringing total sales to £43.2bn, following the 6.3% increase last year. The report says that growth is likely to be highest. This story continues at Convenience store sales growth set to slow in 2021 but pick up after that.
Retail Store Windows
JULY 21, 2021
We happened to be in Knightsbridge the other day and came across this store. Wow. Just. Look. At. This. We had noticed that their Bond street site was closed for renovations although hadn't realised that they had opened a brand new store on this site (which has been boarded up for months). What a transformation. We are marvelling at this really because the brand looked so good anyway but to completely change its direction takes some talent.
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
Talking Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Retail minister Paul Scully and Ipsos Mori chief executive Ben Page are among the headline speakers at the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) Heart of the Community conference in October. The political conference on 18 October will be held at One Great George St, Westminster and will bring together more than 200 retailers. Themes include. This story continues at Leading pollster and government minister among the speakers at ACS conference in October.
Mindful Design
JULY 21, 2021
During our 13 years in the interior design trenches, we worked with a lot of franchise businesses and helped new owners bring together unique interiors and the requirements of a well-established brand. We watched our clients build their successful ice-cream shop franchises and learned what works and what doesn’t during this complex process. This is […].
Talking Retail
JULY 21, 2021
Curbs on business banking during the pandemic made it hard for convenience stores to secure better terms for loans, says the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The ACS raised the issue in a submission to the All Party Parliamentary Group on fair business banking, which is looking at how diversifying funding could improve access to. This story continues at Convenience stores should have better access to finance, says ACS.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 21, 2021
Driven by the growth of E-commerce, retails space has been shifting from simple sales space to physical Ads for brands,
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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.
Mindful Design
JULY 21, 2021
During our 13 years in the interior design trenches, we worked with a lot of franchise businesses and helped new owners bring together unique interiors and the requirements of a well-established brand. We watched our clients build their successful ice-cream shops and learned what works and what doesn’t during this complex process. This is why […].
Retail Design Blog
JULY 21, 2021
CORE’s design for Mozzeria establishes a truly differentiated pizza prototype concept, which is owned and led by Deaf and hard.
Theatro
JULY 21, 2021
The success of frontline teams — and your entire business — depends on the level of empowerment your teams feel to do their job well. We can bet that not one team member in your organization enjoys being micromanaged or directed around all day like a mindless robot. Nor do they wake up in the morning excited to clock in for a shift where they have zero permission to use their unique strengths to accomplish their work.
Dimensional Impact
JULY 21, 2021
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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
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