Thu.Dec 30, 2021

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The Influence Of The Metaverse On Office Design And More Trends For 2022

All Work

In 2022, there will be some new changes to the workplace that have been impacted by current trends spurred on by the pandemic. The role of the office has changed. As we move into 2022, the office will serve as a hub for company culture and collaboration. Furniture that provides both flexibility in use and privacy will be popular as workers return to the office.

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Visionnaire explores a new dimension of luxury with latest campaign

Design Wanted

Inside the frescoed rooms of this fifteenth-century villa, the meta-luxury brand created its latest campaign, Beauty Tales, highlighting its unique approach to Italian craftsmanship. Visionnaire has unveiled a new theatrical campaign in the Wunderkammer, at the brand’s Design Gallery in Milan. Called Beauty Tales, a dramatic interplay of light and dark defines the fifteenth-century atmosphere inside Villa Arconati, which is known as the “petite Versailles of Italienne” located just outside of Mi

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Acne Studios, London

Retail Store Windows

We saw this scheme on social media recently but have completely forgotten what it was about. Anyway, while this was the brands seasonal offer, thankfully it is not necessarily Christmas themed so we have decided that it was fine to include anyway. This is our final post, obvs, for 2021 so we will wish you a wonderful 2022 now so that we can take a short break before we launch our next batch of images from stores around town.

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First Christmas day return takes place at 01:53am

E Delevry

The first Christmas day return took place at 01:53 on Christmas Day in Kirkcaldy (Scotland), according to data from PayPoint. The item was returned to a Collect+ store at 01:53 on Christmas Day, with the next return made in Crewe at 08:20. Throughout December 2021, the Collect+ network managed more than 4,000,000 parcels. On Christmas Day itself the most intensive location for returns was London, where 55 people used the network to send back their parcels.

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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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The hugging chair for people with autism is designed for and by its users

Design Wanted

French designer Alexia Audrain talks us through her OTO chair design, which aims to help people with autism self-soothe when they are experiencing sensory overload. Between 45 and 95 % of people with autism have sensory integration disorders, which means that noise, light or physical contact can be a real challenge in everyday life, a source of discomfort, or a sensory overload.

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Consumer card spending grew 5.9% in 2021, Barclaycard reports

Retail Times

Consumer spending increased 5.9% in 2021 compared to 2019, fuelled by demand for convenience, online shopping and home improvements. While Covid-19 continued to hamper the hospitality and leisure sector, social distancing restrictions spurred the rising popularity of ‘insperiences’ and outdoor pursuits, resulting in growth for both digital entertainment and sports & outdoor retailers.

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Has the bubble burst for bubbly? Christmas drinkers shun champagne and Prosecco

Retail Times

With Omicron on the rise and many people still wary of big festive parties, new data has shown that Christmas 2021 saw a sharp downturn in interest for traditional fizzy favourites champagne and Prosecco.

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Improving The In-Store Experience

Parcel Pending

2021 was a perfect storm for retailers as they struggled with labor shortages, material scarcity, and supply chain bottlenecks. The new year, however, will demonstrate how retailers will pivot to combat these issues to improve the in-store experience. Ready to take your store to the next level? Here are 6 tips for how to improve in store experience: Technology to the Rescue.

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Kirkcaldy is first town in the UK to make Christmas return

Retail Times

A resident in Kirkcaldy (Scotland) became the first person in the UK to return a potentially unwanted Christmas present, data from PayPoint reveals today. It hadn’t even got light when the first parcel was returned to a Collect+ store at 01:53 on Christmas Day. The next return was made in Crewe at 08:20. Throughout December 2021, the Collect+ network managed more than 4,000,000 parcels as people looked to get presents delivered ahead of Christmas Day.

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Zero, Zilch Zip, the newest online retailer of alcohol-free beverages set to launch in 2022

Retail Times

Zero. Zilch. Zip. Three words, and the name of the newest online retailer of alcohol-free beverages, dedicated to demystifying the no alcohol drinks space and offering an expert-curated list of soft drinks for grown-ups.

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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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Generous Tesco shoppers thanked for donating 1.5 million meals

Retail Times

Generous Tesco shoppers have been thanked after donating more than 1.5million meals-worth of food to help charities feed people during Christmas and the winter months.

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iDenfy introduces its phone verification service

Retail Times

iDenfy, a company providing identity verification and fraud detection services, launches an enhanced version of phone verification.

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McVitie’s announces Jaffa Cakes?Lemon & Lime?Flavour?is?back by popular demand?

Retail Times

Some-zing is coming…today McVitie’s UK&I announces the return of Lemon & Lime Flavour to the McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes range.

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What legal challenges are in store for UK retailers in 2022?

Retail Times

Retailers have once again faced a challenging year. But what legal challenges might retailers face in 2022?

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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.