Wed.Jul 06, 2022

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Fujifilm Australia opens interactive experience store in Sydney

Inside Retail

Fujifilm has opened Australia’s first Fujifilm House of Photography concept store in Sydney’s CBD. The brand says the store will act as a hub for photography enthusiasts and photographers alike to convene for events and exclusive workshops and access a range of services including gear hire, and photo printing, complemented by a professional studio.

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zU-studio’s optical showroom in antwerp is designed like a piano to reconnect visitors

Design Boom

a large piano-shaped sculpture suspends from the ceiling, while two giant keyboards line the sidewalls of the optical showroom to allow visitors to reconnect as they play a song. The post zU-studio’s optical showroom in antwerp is designed like a piano to reconnect visitors appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Amazon deploys e-cargo bikes in central London

Inside Retail

Amazon UK has unveiled a new fleet of e-cargo bikes, walkers and electric vehicles to make more sustainable deliveries in central London. The new fleet will directly replace thousands of traditional van trips on London’s roads and will coincide with the launch of its first UK ‘micromobility hub’. The company says it will make 5 million deliveries per year across more than 10 per cent of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone using the new e-cargo bikes and its existing fleet of electric vans.

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Yuko Nagayama & Associates creates trapezoidal glasses shop and community hub

Retail Focus

Named JINS Park, the shop in Gunma Prefecture was designed to act as a space for the community to gather whether they are shopping in the store or not. Yuko Nagayama & Associates has created a glasses shop in Maebashi. “We proactively created public spaces that are not part of the sales floor, which encourages community members to come for reasons other than shopping,” the studio explained. “In stores of this type, the second floor is typically not open to customers, [we] u

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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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David Jones releases New Zealand Design Edit at Sydney

Inside Retail

David Jones has unveiled a New Zealand Design Edit at its Sydney flagship store, celebrating Kiwi designers “earning a reputation on the global stage across the fashion, lifestyle and home categories”. The display, on the eighth floor of the Elizabeth St store, was formally opened by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday afternoon and will remain open to the public daily until August 7.

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Jellyfish by Fabio Verdelli Milano is no ordinary pushpin

Design Wanted

Jellyfish is the first product of Fabio Verdelli Milano, the spin off brand of the namesake Design Studio. A Kickstarter campaign tells all about it. And […]. The post Jellyfish by Fabio Verdelli Milano is no ordinary pushpin appeared first on DesignWanted.

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What I Learned From Plastic Free July

Thrifts and Tangles

In June, I saw several influencers posting to ask if their audience would be participating in Plastic Free July. Committing to a plastic-free month can be overwhelming and honestly sound a little daunting. It’s an admirable commitment to take on, but is it realistic? A few years ago I realized that that plastic use is […]. The post What I Learned From Plastic Free July appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.

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Exclusive: TDE’s new creative director talks brand transformation

Inside Retail

Australian leather goods brand The Daily Edited (TDE) is set to release its first collection under new creative director Naomi Mae Wilson. Wilson, who was part of the transformation of Oroton under creative director Sophie Holt, has brought a modern aesthetic and sharper focus on affordable luxury to TDE, which is known for its personalised phone cases and bags. .

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Meet our picks for the fourth edition of NABA Design Award 2022

Design Wanted

Solely dedicated towards rewarding the best students’ projects of the last academic year carried out in NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti – NABA Design Award […]. The post Meet our picks for the fourth edition of NABA Design Award 2022 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Coles NT, regional WA stores raise funds for Indigenous health

Inside Retail

To raise funds for Indigenous health this NAIDOC week, Coles supermarkets and Express stores in the NT and select regional stores in Western Australia (WA) have launched a ‘Purple House’ campaign. Purple House – also known as the Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation – is a First Nations-owned not-for-profit health service that provides dialysis services to people suffering from chronic kidney disease in 19 remote communities across NT, WA and SA.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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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Brighten your home up with swirly shapes, warm light and a soufflé-like aesthetic

Design Wanted

Inspired by ice cream and beautifully 3D-printed from biodegradable plastic in Stockholm – Crème Atelier sustainably crafts ‘Soft Serve Lamp’, adding the right touch of uniqueness […]. The post Brighten your home up with swirly shapes, warm light and a soufflé-like aesthetic appeared first on DesignWanted.

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AI-driven solutions take supply chain planning to the next level

Inside Retail

Supply chain disruption may have become a singularly hot topic in retail circles these past years, but a focus on improving supply chain planning and forecasting is far more than just a passing trend. Emerging improvements in automated planning systems are now being used to address the inherent complexities and challenges in supply chain management, supporting retailers in previously unimaginable ways and profoundly mitigating ongoing supply chain risks.

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How typography can make or break a user experience

Design Week

We’ve teamed up with Figma to host a free-to-attend online discussion on how to get digital type design right in UX projects. For any new digital product, designers must consider countless platforms, sizes and orientations. Consistency of both quality and experience is key. Typography is an oft-overlooked but vital aspect of this process. Whether it’s call-to-action text on a button or flowing.

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Terrazzo Tiles Return in Force to the Design World

Mindful Design

While not a new option in the design world, terrazzo tiles seem to make a serious comeback into the newest and most hip commercial interiors of today. As a composite material that captures the beauty of glass, granite, marble or any other component that serves as its base, terrazzo is strong, durable and reliable. Its […]. The post Terrazzo Tiles Return in Force to the Design World appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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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The World Is Turning Back to Coal

Robinson Meyer

Sign up for The Weekly Planet, Robinson Meyer’s newsletter about living through climate change, here. Happy July! The year is now more than halfway over, so I want to take a look at how a few big sources of carbon pollution are shaping up in 2022. To understand what’s going on, it’s first worth reflecting on last year. In 2021, the world pumped 36.3 metric gigatons of carbon pollution from fossil fuels into the atmosphere, a record high.

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Hermes, London

Retail Store Windows

We're spacing out our entries this week as new schemes are rather thin out there right now although thankfully luxury has come to the rescue as usual but not all stores have new schemes to share with you. Sadly, it seems, that retailers are still dealing with the hangover from the pandemic and just about everyone has gone into Sale so there is very little to share from London.

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Have you already visited the new Roche Bobois showroom in Milan?

Design Wanted

Specifically designed to showcase the brand’s concept, collections and know-how, the interior architecture of this 1600m2 space across two levels was conceived by the Roche Bobois […]. The post Have you already visited the new Roche Bobois showroom in Milan? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Minoh gets creative with Drytac ReTac Textures Linen in eye-catching wall graphics project

Drytac

Toronto-based Minoh used Drytac ReTac Textures Linen to produce striking wall graphics that were integrated as part of a video wall display. Toronto-based sign-maker Minoh Inc used Drytac ReTac Textures Linen embossed film to create a series of striking wall graphics that were integrated as part of a wider interior video wall display. Marlin Spring, an integrated real estate company that acquires, develops, constructs, and repositions assets throughout North America, tasked Minoh with producing

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

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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Lake Como Design Festival: the call is open for independent designers

Design Wanted

The OPEN CALL of Lake Como Design Festival 2022, for independent designers, publishers and galleries, is now open and will close on 15 July. The selection […]. The post Lake Como Design Festival: the call is open for independent designers appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Study reveals impact of unnecessary packaging for online deliveries

E Delevry

Around 85 million m 3 of air is being shipped to UK homes each year due to unnecessary packaging – equivalent to more than 34,000 Olympic swimming pools, according to a new study from DS Smith. It says the result is consumer frustration (43%) with the brands distributing the packaging and money wasted for retialers. The study also showed that oversized boxes containing excess material are causing nearly 5 million unnecessary delivery journeys, leading to 86,071 tonnes of potentially avoidable C

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Fancy a cabinet of curiosities? Look no further than this fascinating shelf

Design Wanted

Seamlessly allowing movement between disciplines and playfully exploring material, form as well as color – Germany-based Freia Achenbach crafts an extraordinary amorphous ‘Spectator Shelf’ from resin, […]. The post Fancy a cabinet of curiosities? Look no further than this fascinating shelf appeared first on DesignWanted.

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ALL DESIGN STUDIO Reveals A Snowfield Illusion of Outdoor Buyer Store

Retail Design Blog

The spirit of exploring infinity and self-transcendence is introduced in the space, with brighter and more dramatic colors. In this.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

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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Pushing the envelope: Memobottle to expand beyond water bottles

Inside Retail

Flat water bottle brand Memobottle is expanding beyond its signature product range to create an ecosystem of reusable products – all using the paper-sized methodology that made the brand famous. Memobottle makes rectangular plastic and steel water bottles in the same dimensions as A5, A6 and A7 pieces of paper and ships to over 100 countries. It will soon move into tote bags, lunch boxes and coffee cups – and has plans for more products in the future.

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What will it take for Pakistan’s textile industry to reach net zero?

Inside Retail

In May this year, Pakistan had its hottest month in 61 years, as reported by a local publication. The authorities had issued warnings of temperatures up to nine degrees Celsius above normal. It was reported that the country’s tourism industry had reported a severe dip in foreign visitors as well. Needless to say, climate change and global warming are quite apparent in Pakistan at the moment.