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old carved door from india adorns boutique interior by modektura in ukraine

Design Boom

old wooden elements, brass details and terrazzo flooring complete the contrasting materiality palette of the project. The post old carved door from india adorns boutique interior by modektura in ukraine appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks to welcome athletic apparel brand lululemon

Retail Focus

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks will continue to expand its retail selection with the arrival of premium fitness brand lululemon, ahead of its highly-anticipated reopening this month. Renowned for its original and inventive activewear offering, lululemon will open at Cheshire Oaks on April 12 th as the centre reopens to the public. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, lululemon is an experiential sportswear brand, offering innovative products for yoga, running, training and other sweaty pur

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Berlei bra design is cultural appropriation, Aboriginal artists say

Inside Retail

A bra design competition that was supposed to raise money to help those affected by breast cancer has instead resulted in lingerie brand Berlei being accused of cultural appropriation after it chose a design featuring Aboriginal symbols created by a non-Indigenous artist as one of the winners. Berlei, a global lingerie brand owned by HanesBrands Inc, launched the inaugural Pink Bra Project Design Awards in partnership with Breast Cancer Network Australia in March.

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Frasers Group unveils new Frasers multibrand store concept in Wolverhampton

Retail Focus

On Monday 12th April, Frasers Group plc will open the doors for the very first time to Frasers Wolverhampton, a dynamic 34,000sq ft retail destination in the heart of the city. Designed as an inspirational place to meet, explore and shop; Frasers boasts a range of beauty, fashion, premium and contemporary accessories and designer childrenswear. Frasers will also feature homewares in an interactive Frasers House area of the store, and a vibrant new restaurant that will open at a later date in li

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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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Jacob’s Mini Cheddars celebrates Britain with limited edition flavours

Talking Retail

Snacking company Pladis is launching three limited edition Jacob’s Mini Cheddars variants inspired by “best-loved regional cheeses”. The new flavours include Ploughman’s Cheshire Cheese (England), Strathdon Blue Cheese (Scotland) and Dragon’s Breath Chilli Cheddar (Wales) and will be available from 19 April in 6x25g multi-packs (£1.79). The Scottish and Welsh flavours also feature new logos.

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The role of returnable transit packaging in supporting ?the 2021 omnichannel retail market

Retail Focus

The struggles of the UK high street and the acceleration of retail sales from ‘bricks to clicks’ have never been more apparent than during the Covid-19 pandemic. With consumer use of e-commerce said to have accelerated by up to five years in the first UK lockdown, some retailers were initially left floundering as panic buying ensued and supply chains were challenged to keep shelves stocked, as well as extend their home delivery capabilities.

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Health and Wellness in the Workplace

Design Wanted

The Center of Developing Entrepreneurs designed by EskewDumezRipple, and targeting very ambitious sustainability goals, is the source of inspiration for a conversation on health and wellness in workplace design. The pandemic has accelerated trends already underway in the design of offices and workplaces , increasing emphasis on workplaces that support health and wellness and hybrid models of face-to-face and remote collaboration.

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This non-invasive armband uses machine learning to screen for Covid

Design Week

US research company Tiger Tech Solutions has designed a wearable sensor that hopes to stop the spread of Covid-19 by improving the ability to identify cases in asymptomatic individuals. The Covid Plus monitor has recently been authorised for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the organisation that ensures the safety and efficacy of medical devices and health products in the US.

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Nisa’s Meal for Tonight deal returns

Talking Retail

Nisa partners are bringing back the symbol group’s Meal for Tonight promotion. The deal comprises a Co-op Stuffed Crust Cheese Feast or Double Pepperoni pizza, one side dish – Co-op Garlic Doughballs 12pk or British Spicy Chicken Poppers – and the choice of Cookies and Cream or Red Velvet flavour Gu Dessert Pots for £6. This story continues at Nisa’s Meal for Tonight deal returns.

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Webb & Webb designs Royal Mail stamp collection celebrating British sci-fi

Design Week

London-based design studio Webb & Webb has developed a set of six stamps for Royal Mail which celebrates British authors’ contribution to science-fiction. The release of the collection in 2021 marks the 75 th anniversary of the death of famed sci-fi writer H.G. Wells, as well as the 70 th anniversary of the publication of John Wyndham’s The Day of the Triffids.

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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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The Original Factory Shop unveils expansion plans

Talking Retail

The Original Factory Shop has unveiled plans to open more than 50 new stores over the next three years, creating around 400 jobs. The retailer sells groceries and essential items at supermarket prices or better, with leading brands including Coca-Cola, Pedigree, Finish, Walkers, and Andrex. New stores will open in Whitby, Yorkshire, and Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, This story continues at The Original Factory Shop unveils expansion plans.

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Friction Stir Welding: The future of solid-state welding

Design Wanted

Patented solid-state welding process makes joining metals more accurate and sustainable. Energy efficient, environmentally friendly and versatile, friction stir welding joins materials in ways unexpected. It’s a patented process invented in the nineties, which has since been used to join high-strength aluminium as well as other materials without heat.

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PayPoint vows to reinvigorate relationship with NFRN

Talking Retail

PayPoint chief executive Nick Wiles has pledged to reinvigorate the company’s relationship with the NFRN. Wiles, interim corporate affairs and marketing director Steve O’Neill, and head of retail proposition Anthony Sappor held a “positive and constructive” with NFRN national president Stuart Reddish earlier this week. Reddish said: “The meeting was called so the NFRN could share.

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‘Jersey Shore’ Star to Open Concept Store

VMS

A former star of the hit MTV reality show, “Jersey Shore” is planning to open a concept store at American Dream mall, reports NJBIZ. Jenni “JWoww” Farley’s store, dubbed The Heavenly Flower, will open in the next few weeks. Selling maternity clothing and matching “Mommy and Me” outfits, the store will be located in the Garden Court at the East Rutherford, N.J., mega mall.

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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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Retail footfall creeping up, data shows

Talking Retail

Footfall on high streets declined by 64.6% in the five weeks to 3 April, compared to the same period in 2019, new research reveals. The BRC-Sensormatic IQ data also shows shopping centre footfall declined by 73.2% in the five-week period compared to 2019’s figures. Total UK footfall decreased by 68.7% in March, a 4.9 percentage. This story continues at Retail footfall creeping up, data shows.

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Dick’s House of Sport Opens Today

VMS

Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Pa.) has officially opened its biggest store yet at the Eastview Mall in Victor, New York, reports CNBC. Called House of Sport, the more than 100,000 square-foot store features golf driving bays, an indoor rock-climbing wall, a putting green, a track and turf field and a health-and-wellness shop. Executive Chairmen, Chief Merchant and former CEO, Ed Stack, told CNBC : “This is the biggest innovation we’ve ever done.

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Viewpoint: 20-minute plan would be a boon to c-stores

Talking Retail

Thankfully, the UK is gradually emerging from lockdown. Town and city centres will begin to open up again. This will be not a moment too soon for the businesses based in these locations: they have suffered the most from office closures, travel restrictions and a dramatic loss of footfall. Several key government measures continue to. This story continues at Viewpoint: 20-minute plan would be a boon to c-stores.

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Boohoo signs new warehouse deal to support expansion

E Delevry

Fashion retailer Boohoo has announced the signing of a long-term lease for a new warehouse in Daventry to support its continued expansion. The new unit is due to become operational in the second quarter of the group’s financial year and joins existing units in Burnley, Sheffield and Wellingborough. In aggregate, these sites will give the group net sales capacity in excess of £4 billion.

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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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Big story: Home delivery

Talking Retail

Home delivery from convenience stores is not new, but it has been given a considerable boost by the pandemic. That sharp expansion is notable not just because a crisis has led stores to develop delivery services far more quickly than they otherwise might have done, but also because the briefest analysis shows delivery services are. This story continues at Big story: Home delivery.

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Shanghai bakers open new French market style eatery

Retail Design Blog

Luneurs Les Halles – MixC mall, Gubei, Shanghai.

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Editor’s comment: True cost of retail crime

Talking Retail

It should have been a time of good news for independent retailers, with coronavirus restrictions easing, more people out and about, and Easter weekend bringing a welcome boom in sales. But once again the news agenda in the sector has been dominated by crime. First, the ACS Crime Report 2021 revealed some shocking figures. Notwithstanding. This story continues at Editor’s comment: True cost of retail crime.

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Venture X

Retail Design Blog

The 14,000 sq ft space on the fifth floor of Chiswick Park offers uninterrupted views of London, and the park.

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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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Gen Z: Retail’s New Conscious Consumers

Chutegerdeman

The post Gen Z: Retail’s New Conscious Consumers appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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Romã Haus Concept Store by Freguesia

Retail Design Blog

O projeto para a loja Romã Haus teve como ponto de partida a melhora da experiência do consumidor. A partir.

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