Fri.Oct 07, 2022

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Queen Victoria Market to ban sale of inauthentic Indigenous products

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market has cracked down on the sale of inauthentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander souvenir products, ahead of new laws which come into force next year. In August, the Productivity Commission found two in every three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-style souvenirs sold in Australia are inauthentic, with no connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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CURIOSITY injects radiant sun rays lighting & pink onyx inside m-i-d concept store, japan

Design Boom

the beam design by CURIOSITY in m-i-d creates a map that directs the customers from the entrance to the back of the store. The post CURIOSITY injects radiant sun rays lighting & pink onyx inside m-i-d concept store, japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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‘Storm on the horizon’ for retailers amid economic pressures

Inside Retail

With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increasing interest rates for six straight months – most recently, a 0.25 per cent rise on Tuesday to 2.6 per cent – retailers might be expecting tough economic conditions, as consumers are expected to cut back. . Yet, some data shows that customers have been spending. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales were up 19.2 per cent in August 2022 compared to the previous year.

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The Retail Village at MAPIC 2022 launched

Retail Focus

MAPIC is launching its Retail Village concept for MAPIC 2022. A major, central location has been set aside within the Palais des Festivals for the show – to attract the most progressive, innovative and connected retail brands in the industry. With constant flux and change in the retail industry, the purpose of the Retail Village at MAPIC is to not only put retail back on stage but also to showcase all new, agile retail initiatives.

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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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WA single-use plastic cup ban takes effect; coffee cups are next

Inside Retail

Stage One of Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics is now complete with single-use plastic cups officially banned from October 1. The state government announced its Plan for Plastics last year in June, detailing a roadmap towards a sustainable, plastic-free state. Nine items have been phased out since July as part of the first stage including plates, cutlery, drink stirrers, thick plastic bags, drinking straws, expanded polystyrene food containers, helium balloon releases and unlidded containers

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Nike latest retailer set to open store at Battersea Power Station

Retail Focus

Battersea Power Station today announced that Nike , will open a new store inside the Grade II* listed Power Station from 14 th October 2022 , when the London landmark will open its doors to the public for the first time in history. The store will focus on serving consumers in the Battersea neighbourhood, and will span approximately 8,380 sq ft. . Nike is the latest retailer to join the exciting mix of British and international brands set to open at Battersea Power Station and on Electric Boulev

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Design co-op Calverts overhauls white remembrance poppy with eco-friendly design

Design Week

The white remembrance poppy, created as a pacifist alternative to the red poppy, has been redesigned by print and design co-operative Calverts for pacifist campaigning organisation Peace Pledge Union (PPU). The white poppy was first introduced as a symbol of remembrance and peace in 1933 by members of the Co-operative Women’s Guild. It is intended to remember both civilian and military casualties.

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The Daily Edited calls time on troubled venture, liquidator appointed

Inside Retail

Luxury fashion label, The Daily Edited, has gone into liquidation after company members voted in favour of winding the business up on September 30. The online retailer’s collapse follows a tumultuous three years in its history, sparked by a high-profile dispute between co-founders Alyce Tran and Tania Liu. Tran withdrew from the business last year. .

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“Quiet Quitting” has Emerged as a Real Problem in Retail

Theatro

The quiet quitting phenomenon has hit the customer service industry, and it’s a real problem for employers. Quiet quitting is a new trend, particularly prevalent among Generation Z, wherein employees refuse to go above or beyond their most basic job requirements. In other words, employees become disengaged at work and choose to do only the bare minimum each day.

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Deciem CEO Nicola Kilner shares her business heroes and top career advice

Inside Retail

Inside Retail : Can you tell me the story of how you and Brandon met and decided to launch Deciem together? What was it like to found and lead a global business with a good friend like Brandon? Nicola Kilner: I met Brandon whilst I was working as a beauty buyer at Boots in my early twenties, when Brandon was with his current business, Indeed Labs. When Brandon shared his vision for Deciem I was blown away by the energy and knew it was something I wanted to immediately be a part of.

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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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5 Ways Parcel Lockers Can Help Distributors

Parcel Pending

Between fulfilling online orders and accepting returns, today’s retailers need to be able to manage a wider product range than ever before. Parcel Pending by Quadient’s Oversize Lockers are purpose-built for distributors and retailers who want to provide more to their customers by offering an automated, convenient fulfillment option for extra-large and oversized goods.

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“Ferocious ambition”: the evolution of Benjamin Hubert’s design career

Design Week

Benjamin Hubert started his Loughborough University course under the impression that he would be studying vehicle design only to find out that he had enrolled onto a furniture and product design course, which did not cover automotive design at all. Now, 20 years later, he runs design studio Layer and works with clients across the globe on multidisciplinary projects.

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Pine tree resin for fully natural, biodegradable, composite materials

Design Wanted

By studying and looking at local natural resources of New Aquitaine, in 2017 French company Arrosia started developing a new and alternative binder for composite materials […]. The post Pine tree resin for fully natural, biodegradable, composite materials appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Moschino, London

Retail Store Windows

While we hate the product the scheme is actually very interesting. We are so thankful to this brand as while we haven't always raved about their schemes they are one of the few that do invest in new installations on a far more regular basis than most. We also do of course respect the energy it takes to develop these ideas and all of the processes in between before implementation so huge kudos to these guys.

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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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Key Moment that Matters to Building Leadership Visibility, While Giving Teams Props

RepslyBlog

At Repsly, we’re emphasizing customer outcomes in 2022 highlighting the many ways our customers are recognizing the value of their retail execution platform. Once a month, we’ll be putting a spotlight on a new customer, exploring a key breakthrough moment they had and how it’s impacted their retail success.

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Norton Rose Fulbright Offices by Carr

Retail Design Blog

A new workplace fit-out in the heart of Sydney, Norton Rose Fulbright’s sensory-focused office sets an entirely new standard for.

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Carnaby will be home to the first ever retail destination plastic recycling concept shop, Are You Mad

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury announces Are You Mad – the first visible recycling unit on Carnaby Street. The space exists as both a plastic sorting facility and a retail store. They collect plastic waste from local businesses, shoppers and their growing community, which is then sorted, shredded, and turned into new objects, including the build of the shop itself.

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Valentino pop-up store

Retail Design Blog

The house of Valentino has launched a pop-up at Hankyu Umeda, arguably Osaka‘s leading luxury department store, and it’s dedicated.

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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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AMO cocoons Jacquemus store in pillows to create "bedroom-like" interior

Dezeen

Dutch studio AMO has used pillows to form the display stands and line the walls in this tactile womenswear boutique by fashion brand Jacquemus in Paris, France. The 60-square-metre shop , set in the department store Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, was designed to feel like a bedroom according to AMO, which is the research and design arm of architecture firm OMA.

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Sagobe Beer by Bracom Agency

Retail Design Blog

Bringing an original taste from ocean to your table Sagobe, a popular cold-brew beer, is available in most restaurants and.

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Touchwood secures 75,500 sq ft of lettings and renewals in first year post-acquisition

Retail Focus

Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull secured over 75,500 sq ft of new lettings and lease renewals during its first year under new ownership and management – equivalent to 11% of gross lettable area – as part of a strategy focused on expanding the scheme’s retail and dining offer. Following the acquisition of Touchwood by The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”) in summer 2021 – the first major retail transaction since the start of the pandemic, effectively calling the shopping centre investment ma

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Yakimono Restaurant by Russell & George

Retail Design Blog

Good restaurants are places that take you somewhere else. Places where you go on a journey to somewhere you haven’t.

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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.