Retail Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2021

With less than 60 days to Christmas Day, Selfridges unveils its Christmas of Dreams theme through iconic window displays and a new campaign. Christmas of Dreams launches across Selfridges stores in London, Birmingham and Manchester, and on selfridges.com , with a digital campaign starring actress Jane Horrocks. Christmas of Dreams invites visitors to make their dream Christmas come true with Selfridges – from finding perfect gifts for loved ones, to imaginative solution-driven services, dazzling

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Spanish wine brand Campo Viejo has updated the bottle and label design across its portfolio. The changes are being rolled out across its red, white, rosé and cava varieties and feature a new logo and crest of the Rioja winery, ribbed detailing around the labels and a continuous golden line to replace dotted design and. This story continues at Campo Viejo makes sustainable packaging choices.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Are you looking to take your retail business to the next level? It has been a tough period for those in the retail sector, but the ones that have survived during the pandemic will be feeling bullish and now want to take steps to take their business to the next level. Many businesses in retail have been hit hard by COVID-19, but many have adapted and managed to stay afloat and will now be keen to kick on and recover.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Sweets brands have lost out to chocolate in terms of retail listings in the run-up to Halloween celebrations on Sunday. New data from Edge by Ascential reveals that in the week commencing 25 October, the number of skus in the sweets category declined by around 5% with all five featured multiple retailers reducing their ranges. This story continues at Chocolate wins out in build-up to Halloween celebrations.

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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.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A bio-inspired, passively actuated system uses each of the user’s steps to power the next one. “The first key aspect was to break away from traditional hard-frame powered exoskeletons by using soft robotics ,” explains Motorskins, the Berlin-based company whose innovative wearables are a world away from the bulky prototypes and existing exoskeletons currently on the market.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2021

KP Snacks is launching a KP Nuts campaign in support of testicular health charity Movember Celebrity drag queen The Vivienne will act as KP’s campaign ambassador, featuring in video content encouraging people to give themselves a health check. Jenny Blanco Barcia, KP marketing manager, said: “KP is the UK’s most well-known and best loved nut. This story continues at KP Snacks appoints drag queen as Movember ambassador.

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Design Week

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The government has today launched a consultation on how the copyright and patent system should deal with Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI as a technology is already well-entrenched in everyday life. It is a powerful tool for scientists, entrepreneurs and artists alike, and allows for new inventions and creative work. In a statement, the government says it wishes to be “at the forefront of this revolution”, and encourage the use of AI for the “public good” However to do so

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the most recent premarket trading, Starbucks’ (Seattle) shares fell 6 percent, according to CNBC. Starbucks cites faltering sales in China as one of the main reasons for this decline; a recent resurgence of Covid-19 in China has reportedly slowed down sales in the coffee company’s foreign markets. Same-store sales shrank by 70 percent in China this past fiscal quarter.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Midcounties Co-op has taken another step tackling food waste through a new partnership with a free-to-download app. Members and customers with the Too Good To Go app, which lists nearby businesses with unsold food, can now pick up Magic Bags of discounted stock that may have otherwise gone to waste. More than 10,000 bags have. This story continues at Co-op links up with app in new food waste initiative.

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Tommy Hilfiger’s (Amsterdam) Berlin flagship has undergone an expansive renovation and expansion to add a Tommy’s Coffee, and in the near future, a 40-seat cinema. The 476-square-meter space, reimagined by rpa:group (Ashford, U.K.), is located on Kurfurstendamm in Berlin’s city center and reopened at the end of June. In keeping with the brand’s commitment to sustainability, EcoVero viscose, recycled polyester and Lyocell fabrics were specified for the fixtures and fittings.

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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.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A criminal gang that smuggled a huge quantity of illicit alcohol into the UK and stole more than £16m in taxes, has been jailed for a total of more than 34 years. The mastermind of the scam, Shafqat Majeed, formerly of Hove, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for running the multi-million VAT and. This story continues at Criminal gang in multi-million alcohol scam jailed for more than 34 years.

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It’s that time of year again – time to deck the pages of VMSD with your 2021 holiday windows! VMSD will be showcasing holiday windows and displays from around the world in its annual recap, to be published in the January/February 2022 “Look Book” issue. Don’t forget to submit your information by November 30 by clicking here. Questions? Reach out to VMSD Managing Editor Carly Hagedon at carly.hagedon@smartworkmedia.com.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Uncommonly independent, purposefully unconventional and insatiably curious define Lockton Companies and their Sydney office, a forward-thinking space designed to accommodate.

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

VMSD is now accepting submissions to its annual January/February 2022 “Look Book” issue, featuring a range of the latest and greatest retail products – from lighting to materials to mannequins to signage/graphics, and much more. In our annual Look Book issue, we round up the latest and greatest retail products into a convenient resource issue for our 25,000-plus retail design subscribers.

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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.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Founded only in 2017 by Chen Hao, a 35-year old American-trained serial entrepreneur, NOME (pron.: no-mi) has emerged as the.

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Talking Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A retail group has signed up to support the Women’s Safety Night Charter – reflecting convenience retailers’ commitment to safeguarding people in their community. The charter has been created by the London Assembly and the mayor of the capital in an effort to help women feel welcome and confident in their local areas at night. This story continues at Retail group signs up for London Safety Night initiative.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Making use of an outsourced cleaning service for your flooring comes with a number of cost benefits. Read more to discover why it is a financially wise choice.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Healthy hedonism: Sense of Self Bathhouse redefines the wellness experience with an inclusive, immersive and design-led model for self-care.In a.

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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

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Retail Store Windows

OCTOBER 29, 2021

We've never thought to include this brand previously although of course these kinds of windows without the product can always look rather odd. However we were struck by the amazing colours of these jewel-like glass structures in the background which look so appealing. It transpires that this brand first launched in 1967 in Milan and has quite a few interesting, mainly Hollywood advocates.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The store is located at the core of the space, facing the end of the entrance passage. Consider placing important.

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Fuhrmann Construction

OCTOBER 29, 2021

An office design project will have a significant impact on how you use the space. Whether you are designing a new office or redesigning your current space, carefully planning your design, and considering all elements of the space is needed. Oversights and planning mistakes can become potential issues once you start using the space after construction is completed.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Now that many restrictions are lifted and international travel is rapidly picking up, Air France has very timely inaugurated its.

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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.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Celebrating the anatomical traits of wood, the Japanese designer unveiled “The Whispering Wood” exhibition during Dutch Design Week. Sho Ota’s pieces are unique because they highlight the quality of wood knots, the character of which is often treated as a defect and neutralized in industrial processing. In his latest collection, the design chisels down 12mm from a flat surface to reveal a three-dimensional texture to enhance the “unique materiality” of Swiss Pine. “ The variations reveal the voi

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

After September’s better-than-anticipated retail sales numbers, a new survey polling top retail executives points to a gloomier horizon. Fully 100 percent of the senior executives who participated in the survey by First Insight and the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania agree that “disruptions will mark the upcoming holiday shopping season.

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E Delevry

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Hermes has announced an ambitious ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) programme designed to reduce its impact on the planet, promote equality and fairness and increase transparency about its operations. Nancy Hobhouse, who recently joined the business as head of ESG from John Lewis where she was senior sustainability manager, will steer strategy.

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

After September’s better-than-anticipated retail sales numbers, a new survey polling top retail executives points to a gloomier horizon. Fully 100 percent of the senior executives who participated in the survey by First Insight and the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania agree that “disruptions will mark the upcoming holiday shopping season.

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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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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Tesco is piloting ultra-fast delivery of 10 minutes with delivery specialist, Gorillas. Products are available to purchase on the Gorillas app and then delivered to customers in a selected area. Goods will be picked and packed from micro-fulfilment sites set up by Gorillas at five large Tesco stores. The first will use excess warehouse space within the Thornton Heath Tesco store and stock a selection of around 2,000 products.

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Retail Design Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

PILGRIMS BRAND STUDIO were in charge of designing the brand identity and art direction for Vegenation. Vegenation is a Malaysian.

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Retail Times

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Pantys has launched what it claims is the world’s most absorbent reusable underwear, Pantys Dry, designed to empower people who experience incontinence to feel confident and break down taboos on the topic.

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Tusco Display

OCTOBER 29, 2021

What Should We Know About Reshoring? Reshoring is the effort of bringing offshore manufacturing back to the U.S. to save on growing shipping costs and ongoing delays at key ocean ports. You may have seen the pictures of coastal cities with large ports with cargo ships stalled on the horizon, unable to gain clearance to dock and unload. This stall has led to increasingly difficult situations for retailers.

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Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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