Tue.Oct 18, 2022

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What’s the future of omnichannel retail?

Inside Retail

The year is 2030. It’s been a decade since the pandemic, and the world has moved on. Society has adapted and we’ve empowered ourselves economically, professionally and with technology. Things are looking bright (and maybe there’s not a mask in sight). We’ve innovated, tested, learnt, and reflected – and ultimately concluded that the future is human.

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studio HAS crafts casa de zanotta interiors as a minimalist ‘stone forest’

Design Boom

a softly lit maze of columns invites visitors to meander among the 'stone forest' and discover spaces like meadows. The post studio HAS crafts casa de zanotta interiors as a minimalist ‘stone forest’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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From resale to recycled steel, Swiss watches adapt for the next generation

Inside Retail

Swiss watch brands are set to benefit from a rise in pre-owned sales, driven by millennial and Gen Z consumers. A recent report from Deloitte estimates the pre-owned luxury watch market will grow to US$35 billion by 2030. . The growth is expected to be driven by the launching of new pre-owned offerings by brands, the expansion of existing channels and consumers looking for discounted and discontinued timepieces.

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How Is the Retail Sector Affected by the Current Drop in Home Improvements?

Retail Focus

Recent reports suggest the boom in home improvement has come to an end, with the monthly Spending Report from Nationwide noting falls of 7% and 8% in June and July when compared to last year’s numbers. Rising inflation is playing a part in homeowners cutting back on non-essential spending in the run-up to Christmas but how serious an issue is this for the retail industry?

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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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From retailer to philanthropist: Country Road launches $1.5m Climate Fund

Inside Retail

Country Road has launched the first fashion industry climate fund in Australia, the Country Road Climate Fund, which will see the heritage retailer invest $1.5 million in grant funding over the next three years to help accelerate climate solutions for Australia’s fashion industry. The fund has been a year in the making and was inspired by the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which warned that drastic and immediate action is needed to prevent an environmental disa

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In Naples design is “fair”

Design Wanted

EDIT Napoli, the exhibition dedicated to authorial design that returned for its fourth consecutive edition in the capital of the Campania region from October 7 to […]. The post In Naples design is “fair” appeared first on DesignWanted.

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IRE 2023 Exhibit Design Checklist for More Booth Traffic 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

There’s nothing more difficult than roofing in July. However, if you’re the type of contractor that enjoys the rich pleasure of working with your hands, then sitting at the computer and attending endless meetings about marketing probably bores you to tears. Yeah, yeah, IRE is a great show and brings in leads for the business, but how much time do we really need to plan for the event?

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Melbourne retail vacancy rate plummets as F&B sector eats up space

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s shopping strips have made a staggering recovery as vacancy rates drop below pre-Covid levels, according to new research. Real estate agency Fitzroys’ latest Walk the Strip report says the reinvigoration is led by an array of cafes, eateries, restaurants and bars cropping up in the suburbs as businesses continue to expand and enter into new markets.

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WEFTEC Heads to Chicago for 2023 Show 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

NEW ORLEANS, LA—October 12, 2022 — The Water Environment Federation (WEF) ends its most significant event after five days of keynote addresses, panel discussions, intense operations challenges and industry news. The high-energy exhibit hall was a refreshing scene for long-time exhibitors and a pleasant surprise for first-time attendees. There are several newsworthy updates for the WEF and water industry to report.

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Where are Aussie consumers shopping now? Here’s what the data shows

Inside Retail

Lockdowns, store closures, and increased online shopping were all part of the ‘new normal’ for consumers and retailers during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. But it seems we may have finally seen the end of movement and retail restrictions – and the return of in-store shopping. And with the return of in-store shopping comes the return of the great debate – are customers shopping online or offline?

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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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Bloomie’s, Fairfield, Va. | 51st International Design Competition Winner

Retail Design Institute

Bloomie’s, Fairfield, Va. Design: NELSON Worldwide and Macy’s. Bloomie’s is a new concept store in a pedestrian friendly area of Fairfax, Va. The 22,000-sq.-ft. store brings the best of Bloomingdale’s in a smaller, highly curated format. The Macy’s team collaborated with NELSON Worldwide to create a destination centered around top brands and a casual Cuban-inspired café.

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More than 100 brands are taking part in Green Friday this year. Here’s why

Inside Retail

More than 100 environmentally and socially conscious brands have signed up to offer discounts and deals for Green Friday, a new online shopping event that aims to be a sustainable alternative to Black Friday. The event, which will take place from November 18-21, will feature promotions from Poshmark, King Living, Snuggle Hunny, The Body Shop, Appliances Online, Salvos, Citizen Wolf and many others, and will seek to educate consumers on ethical retail, as well as re-commerce and shopping within t

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Instead Of Trying To Compete With The Home Office — Work With It

All Work

The pre-pandemic open office designs no longer meet the needs of employees who had gotten used to uninterrupted quiet in their homes. A huge benefit of working from home is the empowerment people feel from having control of their space — restoring some of that choice and control will go a long way to making people feel not just comfortable but effective in the space.

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One third of Australian households are victims of cybercrime – report

Inside Retail

Following multiple cyber breaches across telecom networks, new research has found one in three Australian consumer households may have had their personal information stolen by criminals. Information security advisory group ISACA conducted a global study surveying 3000 consumers across Australia, the US, the UK and India. The study has revealed that customers’ digital trust has been impacted and compromised in the aftermath of cybercrime with one in two consumers acknowledging that they might be

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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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Supply Chain Due Diligence – Questionnaire for reporting published by German authority

Eye on ESG

Companies have long been awaiting some more clarity on their reporting obligations vis à vis the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA). The BAFA has now shed some light on what is expected of the reporting entities by publishing 38 detailed questions (in addition to some general information on the reporting entity) covering the whole spectrum of due diligence obligations under the SCDDA. .

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Retailers need ‘laser focus’ on value, not discounts, says KPMG report

Inside Retail

Retailers can expect increased spending from customers during the holding sales period, according to new insights from KPMG. An early peak in spending will likely occur during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales periods while sales might start to “fizzle” pre-Christmas. KPMG’s head of retail, Lisa Bora, urged retailers to remain “laser focussed” on offering value, not just discounts, between now and the end of the year.

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The Spooky Truths About Public Relations

Retail Bound

Spooky Season is here! What better way to mark the occasion than to outline some of the spooky truths about the Public Relations industry? Product reviews can be a mystery. We never know how the press will respond to our clients’ products until we get in there and start pitching! The process involves creating media lists, drafting pitches, and sending them to targeted journalists.

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Lanvin Group sales soar but valuation lowered ahead of IPO

Inside Retail

Luxury fashion retailer, Lanvin Group, has recorded 73 per cent year-on-year growth in sales for the six months to June 30, reaching about US$200 million. The performance was driven by the strong growth in Europe and North America, which saw revenue increasing 91 per cent and 58 per cent year on year respectively. “Lanvin Group continues to deliver on its strategy, with record first-half results and momentum continuing to build across all brands, in all markets and across all sales channels,” sa

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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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Looknow store by Sò Studio

Retail Design Blog

Sò Studio used freestanding spatial interventions to transform a historical building in Wuhan for multi-brand retailer Looknow, without compromising its.

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Bailey Nelson CEO Nick Perry on growing from zero to 100 stores

Inside Retail

In the past decade, Bailey Nelson has gone from small-time disruptor operating almost entirely online, to one of the most popular eyewear chains across Australia, New Zealand, the UK– and even Canada. Here, we talk to co-founder and CEO Nick Perry about that journey, and what’s next for the business. Inside Retail : Bailey Nelson has been around for 10 years now, and earlier this year you launched your 100th store – that’s super exciting.

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Laurentide Controls Offices Métaphore Design

Retail Design Blog

Métaphore Design designed the Laurentide Controls office with ample light and fun wall finishes in Kirkland, Canada. Laurentide Controls is.

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Recent “Anti-ESG” Sentiments Drive US State Policy Development (with a contrasting view from the UK and a note on the Asian perspective)

Eye on ESG

Interest in ESG investing continues to attract attention globally as policymakers and regulators around the world implement policies and regulations to direct or guide behavior and protect the interests of a wide range of stakeholders. Against this backdrop, we observe a rising challenge to so-called “woke capitalism”, particularly with the recent wave of anti-ESG sentiment building in the US.

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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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Urban Bloom Store by Spacemen

Retail Design Blog

Spacemen has designed the latest flagship for Braun Buffel, the first in a series of conceptual spaces entitled ‘Urban Bloom’.

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Chinmok restaurant

Retail Design Blog

As in almost any major city across the Far East, the dining scene in Seoul is nothing short of booming.

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OSKI – the layered gin by formascope agency

Retail Design Blog

OSKI is a handcrafted, small batch dry gin which is a result of a balanced mix of natural botanicals. The.

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