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NRA in ‘upheaval’ after CEO quits amid vaping furore

Inside Retail

The future of the National Retailers Association is unclear after CEO Dominique Lamb resigned suddenly, within two months of the exit of long-standing chairman Mark Brodie. . Their departures follow a controversy surrounding the unexplained source of $430,000 in “policy services” in the association’s books. There have been allegations that the funds came from the tobacco industry to assist the NRA in lobbying in favour of the vaping industry.

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A fascinating piece bringing fluidity and elegance together

Design Wanted

Aiming to express the beauty of materials through clear-cut forms with a focus on the relation between the applied materials – Studio Rik ten Velden skillfully […]. The post A fascinating piece bringing fluidity and elegance together appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Designer furniture brand E9 Design debuts in Sydney

Inside Retail

Eco-friendly tech-driven designer furniture brand E9 Design has launched in Sydney, opening a showroom in Alexandria. The start-up offers premium, responsible and customisable furniture combing digital technologies in its manufacturing process. Designer and founder, Steven Higgs, said: “I wanted to create a furniture company and manufacturing process where environmental responsibility was built in from the start rather than trying to re-enter existing or traditional methods.”.

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Škoda’s new identity looks toward a digital and electric future

Design Week

Škoda has revealed a new identity, featuring a 2D symbol and wordmark, which have been separated from one another as it prepares for a future as an electric car company. The Czech car brand, which is owned by Volkswagen, says it has carried out the work in house. When the rebrand was first mooted in March then CEO Thomas Schäfer confirmed that the new branding would first appear on Škoda’s three.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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.

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Underwear label Triumph refreshes brand vision to ‘remain relevant’

Inside Retail

German, family-owned lingerie brand Triumph has diversified its product offer and refreshed its brand vision. Alana Jones, head of marketing at Triumph Australia, described the transformation as “only natural” for a historical brand to remain relevant. “Women’s lives, attitudes, wants and needs are forever developing, and as such, brands need to move and adapt alongside them,” she said.

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Wood Wall Paneling Design Ideas

Elmwood Timber

Wooden wall paneling has become one of the hottest and most popular DIY home design trends to add some interest and dimension to a room. Creating an accent wall or adding some texture or a different color to the wall decor of a room has long been a recommended interior design technique for upping the style in both homes and commercial spaces. . Wood accent walls have helped take this to another level, adding warmth and a rustic look to rooms as well as interest and color.

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Overcoming the complexity of international business expansion

Retail Times

While the countless benefits of going global with your business can include the generation of extra income and the opportunity to enter into multiple new markets, the process of actually getting an international business off the ground can be fraught with complications; from cultural differences and language barriers to customs, economic constraints and prohibitive local legislation, there are plenty of complicating factors to take into account when setting up a global business - but how can the

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“It’s about leading people”: Jenny Child talks taking over Oroton

Inside Retail

Oroton CEO Jennifer Child came on board the heritage luxury brand in 2021, after 15 years of working at global management consulting firm McKinsey and Co. Here, we talk to Child about joining the storied brand, and how her time at McKinsey has prepared her for a top job in retail. Inside Retail: You joined Oroton about 10 months ago now. What’s that journey been like for you?

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Futuristic robot designed for enhancing digital interactions

Design Wanted

Brilliantly designing products, experiences and strategies to make a positive impact on one’s life – creative studio BEBOP presents ‘Information Robot’ – a conceptual extraordinary autonomous […]. The post Futuristic robot designed for enhancing digital interactions appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Starbucks appoints Laxman Narasimhan as its next CEO

Inside Retail

US coffee chain Starbucks has named FMCG specialist Laxman Narasimhan as the company’s new CEO and a member of the board. Narasimhan will move to Seattle and work alongside interim CEO Howard Schultz from October as incoming CEO, spending time with the management team, partners and customers and gaining in-depth exposure to the brand, company culture, and Reinvention plan before his appointment takes effect on April 1.

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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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Bringing it to life: turning entertainment brands into real-world experiences

Design Week

The news that Netflix lost subscribers for the first time in ten years was a wake-up call for the streaming giant – and should be for the rest of the entertainment industry. As well as demonstrating that people couldn’t afford to subscribe to multiple streaming services, it showed that a year after most of the world emerged from pandemic lockdowns people are turning off the TV and instead looking.

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Bay Area Discovery Museum by Olson Kundig

Retail Design Blog

Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) applies the latest early childhood education research to develop essential learning experiences that inspire and.

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Designing For The Next Generation

All Work

Generation Z has entered the workforce, but attracting young workers to the office, along with other age groups, will take considered design moves that still feel familiar to older generations. The challenge is to create workspaces that are both attractive and efficient for all — and if the pandemic taught us one thing, it’s that workspaces need to be agile, adaptable and flexible.

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MUDE Office by Design Studio Mono

Retail Design Blog

Korean cosmetic brand MUDE started with the word ‘muse’, an inspirational being. We wanted to create an inspirational space like.

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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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Dusk Group sales fall, members flock online

Inside Retail

Premium home fragrance retailer Dusk Group’s sales were impacted by store closures in the first half however loyalty program members are actively shopping online. For the year to July 3, sales fell 6.9 per cent to $138.4 million while like-for-like sales dropped 10.5 per cent. . Online sales were up 2.9 per cent registering $11.6 million and now accounting for 8.3 per cent of all sales.

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Earnix Offices by Shirli Zamir Design Studio

Retail Design Blog

Transparency and openness define the offices of Earnix, a continuous space embracing the surrounding natural light to create an intimate.

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Fendi shop-in-shop

Retail Design Blog

Since upscale Japanese department stores traditionally have had a large loyal following, it’s smart for any luxury brand to have.

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LOBO Cosmetics by Teresa Redón

Retail Design Blog

Concept design for LOBO Cosmetics, an organic skincare brand for young men.

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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.