Fri.Nov 25, 2022

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Is the retail sector struggling or thriving in 2022? 

Retail Focus

With the likes of EY and Goldman Sachs predicting the UK will be in recession until at least the middle of next year, investors, workers, and bosses have all eyes on the economy. One area being watched with baited breath is the retail sector. In 2020, retailers were hit hard by the pandemic, but those that adapted to ecommerce and home delivery fared well throughout lockdowns and into the post-Covid recovery period.

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5 unique projects using recycled face masks

Design Wanted

Since the beginning of the pandemic, it is hard to imagine the number of disposable face masks that have been mandatorily used and then discarded around […]. The post 5 unique projects using recycled face masks appeared first on DesignWanted.

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‘Must-see Moments’ for MAPIC 2022: Conference Programme, Events & Speakers

Retail Focus

The 2022 MAPIC Conference Programme has been released. As denoted by the central theme of this year’s conference, People, Planet, Profit: Navigating retail towards a more ‘human’ world, the focus will be on two central ideas: sustainability and new business models that integrate flexibility, prioritising human beings, their needs, new behaviours, and new ways of living.

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Imperial launches new disposable vape

Talking Retail

Tobacco giant Imperial Brands has launched a new disposable vape range under the Blu banner. The range is made up of a collection of compact pocket-sized vapes with each containing 20mg of nicotine in 2ml of liquid, providing up to 600 puffs. The vapes also have an LED indicator that lights up when in use. This story continues at Imperial launches new disposable vape.

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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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Nissen Richards Studio appointed to design Clarks Museum

Design Week

Nissen Richards Studio has been appointed to lead the design and interpretation of the new Clarks Museum, which is due to open around the company’s 200th anniversary in 2025. The project entails designing the content, visitor experience and permanent exhibition for the museum, which will showcase the collection of historic artefacts and archives associated with the British shoe manufacturer and.

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C-stores ‘to play key role this Christmas’

Talking Retail

Convenience stores are set to play a key role in the run-up to Christmas, with almost 60% of consumers saying the sector will be central to their shopping plans this time around. More than a quarter (28%) say they are ready to begin their seasonal shopping visits at the start of December, while a further. This story continues at C-stores ‘to play key role this Christmas’ Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.

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Balenciaga Apologizes for “Sickening” Ads Featuring Children Holding Teddy Bears in Bondage Gear

VMS

Balenciaga (Paris) crossed a line with a recent ad campaign that depicted toddlers holding teddy bears in bondage gear, prompting widespread criticism and calls to boycott the luxury fashion brand. Beyond the teddy bears, the ads are littered with suggestive references to child abuse. One photo shows a document from a 2002 Supreme Court case, Ashcroft v.

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Axel Arigato rejects "McDonald's approach" to interiors with Berlin flagship store

Dezeen

Travertine displays that double as DJ podiums feature alongside glistening butter-yellow columns in Axel Arigato 's Berlin outpost, which the streetwear label has designed together with longtime collaborator Halleroed. The brand's flagship boutique is set in the central Scheunenviertel neighbourhood, across the ground floor of a prefabricated concrete Plattenbau building typical of post-war East Germany.

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Lego pop-up store by AMO

Retail Design Blog

An AMO-designed, football-themed pop-up for Lego in Paris gave visitors an immersive play experience across three vibrant zones. Key features.

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Louis Vuitton, London

Retail Store Windows

Wow, can you imagine how long putting this Lego scheme must have taken to produce? We are rather in awe particularly given the amount of stores that this brand have, what a huge team effort. If we were the owners of Lego right now we would be ecstatic that our brand had the opportunity to work with this super luxury one and no doubt images of this scheme will be placed around every factory they have from Denmark to China for quite some time to come.

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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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Refurbishment reaps sales rewards at Leicestershire village store

Talking Retail

The overhaul of a busy village store in Leicestershire has helped boost the sales by more than 20%. Nisa retailers Paul and Jack Matthews refurbished their family store in Rothley just 18 months after doing the same at Bradley’s in Quorn, also in Leicestershire. The Rothley store has been operating for 40 years and has. This story continues at Refurbishment reaps sales rewards at Leicestershire village store.

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5 Areas You Need to Get Right in Your Massage Clinics

Compliantia

Running a massage clinic , by no means, is an easy task. You must strive to provide a high quality of service consistently while ensuring the safety and comfort of your clients (and your employees). Things can get even more complicated if you run a franchise of massage clinics. In this article, we’ll take a look at five of the most critical areas that you need to focus on that can have a serious impact on your business success. 1.

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Can Your Business Benefit From Data Extraction?

RetailMinded

Data generated by companies and consumers is set to grow exponentially over the next few years to 175 zettabytes, according to some estimates. These vast volumes of data represent value, particularly for businesses that can leverage them. This is because they contain insights into market trends (existing and emerging), consumer behavior, and key predictors of the future.

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Blakemore and Bestway among the winners at FWD Gold Medal Awards

Talking Retail

Bestway was named top Retail Wholesaler at this year’s Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) Gold Medal Awards, which took place last night at Old Billingsgate market in London. Judges said Bestway’s partnerships with suppliers had helped deliver “outstanding availability levels during the toughest trading period, through buying ahead, collaborative joint forecasting, backhauling stock to mitigate.

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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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Armis Offices by switchup

Retail Design Blog

The open feel space of Armis’ Ramat Gan office gives employees of the cybersecurity platform room to grow, innovate, and.

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Rollover extends its range

Talking Retail

Rollover, the hot food-to-go brand best known for its hot dogs, has increased its burger range by launching a cheeseburger and a double cheeseburger. The new burgers are available to convenience stores all over the UK. The pre-cooked, frozen beef patties in both the Cheeseburger and the Double Cheeseburger are quarter-pounders (113g) and are served.

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Officine Universelle Buly store by Art Recherche Industrie

Retail Design Blog

After almost three months since opening a shop-in-shop at Matsuya Ginza department store, an event we’ve covered in a previous.

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Conference briefs industry on Scotland’s new deposit return scheme

Talking Retail

More than 600 representatives from drinks producers, retailers and hospitality businesses have met this week in Glasgow to prepare for the introduction of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers. The scheme begins in August next year. The conference was organised by the DRS administrator Circularity Scotland to bring businesses across Scotland together and.

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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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Early BKK Café by space+craft

Retail Design Blog

Early BKK started with a strong intention and passion of Kaytita Chaisuksiri, to create a community café with truly green.

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Moo Free extends its Christmas offer

Talking Retail

Vegan and free-from chocolate brand Moo Free has extended its Christmas range for 2023 with an orange chocolate bauble and white chocolate snowballs. The White Choccy Snowballs come in a bag and are gluten-free malt balls covered in Rainforest Alliance dairy-free white chocolate. Moo Free, a family-run business that has been established for more than.

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Creative Gift Box by BXL Packaging Design

Retail Design Blog

Creative Gift Box Packaging Design.

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