Design Boom
JANUARY 12, 2023
the plant-like centerpiece by spacemen is encircled by a composition of custom furniture made of precious stones and marble. The post abstract tree installation sprouts from the floor to display premium leather goods appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 trillion ($1.9 trillion) in global sales by 2025. It is growing three times faster than traditional e-commerce. McKinsey & Co stated in mid-2022 that social commerce comprised more than 13 per cent of China’s total e-commerce sales. In the US, social commerce is anticipated to double to US$80 billion in annual sales between 2021 and 2025, putting the US second only to China in social commerce, although China o
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Retail Focus
JANUARY 12, 2023
Ownership has become a burden of the current society. Having come to the realization that customers will be less able to purchase and that production itself is endangered, the concept of ownership is shifting towards sharing. It comes down to partially owning, even, experiencing ownership for a limited period. Some brands have come across the realization that a product orientation is not in the long run.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Gaming app Roblox is used by nearly 60 million people around the world every day, the vast majority of whom are under the age of 16. For brands, it presents a rare opportunity to speak directly to a consumer demographic that may not be holding the purse strings, but still accounts for a significant amount of spending. “It’s always a challenge to find something that’s engaging and meaningful to that age group of six to 12 year olds,” Ian Taunton, general manager of The Athlete’s Foot, told
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.
Retail Focus
JANUARY 12, 2023
Circular retail prompted by sustainably-minded shoppers, a revival in bricks-and-mortar demand and continued cost-conscious consumerism by price-sensitive shoppers were among the emerging retail trends for 2023, the latest research from Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , reveals. Circular retail goes mainstream.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Japan’s Fast Retailing Co, owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, said first-quarter profit slid 2 per cent, reflecting weakness at home and continuing Covid-19 restrictions in China. A day after announcing plans for big wage rises, the company said operating profit had been US$889.82 million in the three months to the end of November. Domestic results were hit by warmer weather in November that stifled sales of fall and winter wear, while Covid curbs continued to weigh on China, including the te
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Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
If you’ve found yourself feeling a bit flat after returning to work (or outright hating your job) this year, you’re not alone. #BackToWork is trending for Australia on Tik Tok, with plenty of users lamenting the return to the office. A growing body of research also shows this feeling is pretty common. But while there’s nothing new about the return-to-work blues, few companies have any strategy to facilitate readjustment to work after vacation.
Design Week
JANUARY 12, 2023
San Francisco-based creative agency MacKenzie has rebranded national park site Presidio, which includes a new logo inspired by vintage signs and WPA (Works Progress Administration) posters. The WPA scheme, which ran from 1935-43 employed 8.5 million people on state projects, many of which were communicated through posters. This included the promotion of national parks.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Sophia Hwang-Judiesch to Succeed Iain Nairn as President of The Bay. By Anil Prabha. The Bay, the online arm of Canadian department store Hudson’s Bay, has announced that Iain Nairn, an Australian retail veteran and president and CEO of The Bay, will retire in January 2023. Sophia Hwang-Judiesch has been appointed president of The Bay and Hudson’s Bay.
Design Wanted
JANUARY 12, 2023
Once again, Reform Design Lab is breaking boundaries by merging art and technology and creating sustainable design pieces. This time, DesignWanted had an exclusive sneak peek […]. The post Reform Design Lab has designed MOTIF – the chaise longue that is meant to break the status quo appeared first on DesignWanted.
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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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
As reported by Inside Retail , micro-market start-up Morsl has raised $5 million in a series-A capital round, which will be used to accelerate growth and development. Designed to look like cafes, the brand’s self-service kiosks enable employees to quickly purchase healthy food and drinks at any time. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the business pivoted from the corporate to the industrial sector, and is now located in sites such as Amazon and Officeworks.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Guidance from the Money & Pensions Service With the cost of doing business impacting independent retailers as much as the cost-of-living crisis is impacting consumers, some store owners may be tempted to cut back on their own pensions provision. But such a move would be a false economy, argues the government-backed Money & Pensions Service, This story continues at Actionline | Now is not the time to cut back on pensions.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Online fashion retailer Asos said US$365 million of cost savings would help drive profits this year after sales fell over its four-month Christmas period, showing the scale of the challenge facing the group’s new CEO. José Antonio Ramos Calamonte, who took over the role in June, wants to prioritise profits over sales growth and win back the company’s 20-something fashion-conscious customers after the group stumbled following the pandemic.
Jahabow
JANUARY 12, 2023
Business owners know the importance of protecting their assets, equipment, property, employees, and customers. Loss prevention is essential for the economic health of your business, as well as your reputation. Even if your store is located in an area with low crime rates, keeping your store secure is critical. A refresh is helpful if you have security measures in place but haven’t updated them in some time. .
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.
Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Tennis shoe designer Volley and Australian athleisure brand The Upside have joined up to create limited-edition kicks. . The brands say the shoes are vegan, have a lightweight cotton canvas upper, a reinforced toe cap for stability, and a gum sole with a herringbone pattern for traction and grip. The shoe’s design features the three-stripe detail on the Volley heel tape and the “Volley Up” logo.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Several supermarkets saw strong trading over Christmas as higher prices boosted their sales, defying predictions of seasonal gloom for retailers as household budgets squeezed. Tesco said like-for-like sales at its UK stores rose by 5.3%. Its chief executive Ken Murphy admitted that the volume of goods sold was marginally lower than the same period last.
VMS
JANUARY 12, 2023
Whole Foods Market (Austin, Texas) has opened a new, 42,000-square-foot store in New York’s Financial District. Located at 66 Broadway, the store’s design pays homage to the art deco history of the building housing it, with Wall Street- and Financial District-inspired influences. The new location’s product assortment features more than 1000 local items from New York City and the surrounding area.
Design Week
JANUARY 12, 2023
We are leaving a year with a war in Europe and always more visible climate change. These persist in 2023 and a global recession looks likely. In general, I believe and expect that design will try to bring optimism to our lives. I have to start by saying we should remember that furniture design for 2023 is mostly made two years ago, as this is the average time to develop something and put it into.
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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.
VMS
JANUARY 12, 2023
Global luxury powerhouse LVMH (Paris) has named new CEOs at two of its units. Pietro Beccari, who headed Christian Dior Couture since 2018, moves over to become Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton, and Delphine Arnault, Executive VP of Louis Vuitton since 2013, will succeed him in those titles at Dior. Bernard Arnault, Founder, Chairman and CEO of LVMH, said he is confident Beccari “will lead Louis Vuitton to the next level of success and desirability” and that Delphine Anault’s “keen insights and
Design Week
JANUARY 12, 2023
San Francisco-based creative agency MacKenzie has rebranded national park site Presidio, which includes a new logo inspired by vintage signs and WPA (Works Progress Administration) posters. The WPA scheme, which ran from 1935-43 employed 8.5 million people on state projects, many of which were communicated through posters. This included the promotion of national parks.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
For 2023, iSqueeze is aiming to provide ‘whole fruit health for the nation’ with its new juice machine the Citrocasa Fantastic eXpress launching around the UK. iSqueeze supplies self-serve juicing machines that provide consumers with freshly squeezed juice in seconds. The equipment squeezes whole fruits – such as oranges, pomegranates and grapefruits – into pre-labelled, self-sealing bottles, serving.
Retail Store Windows
JANUARY 12, 2023
It has been quite a few weeks since we uploaded some of the latest images. Unfortunately, surgery and a period of convalescence was needed and while not yet fully recovered we are able to bring you some of the latest schemes. To be honest, there is not a lot out there following the Christmas period - we anticipate that it may take until the end of this month for most schemes to be in.
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
Talking Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Magnum has unveiled an assortment of products to welcome in the new year. New to the ice-cream brand’s ‘Double’ range includes Magnum Double Starchaser, featuring a swirled popcorn and caramel flavour ice-cream, encased in a caramel sauce and coated in milk chocolate with crunchy caramelised corn pieces. The second addition to the Double range this.
Retail Bound
JANUARY 12, 2023
Before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the eCommerce industry was already on an upward growth direction with increased technological adoption. Interestingly, the outbreak of the pandemic which was characterized by travel bans and locked downs accelerated the growth at breakneck speed. This exponential growth has fueled fierce competition among online retailers forcing smaller businesses to rethink their marketing strategies.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
For many, January is a time for New Year’s resolutions, healthy eating and renewed gym memberships, but the prospect of Easter soon begins to loom large on the horizon. This year, Easter Sunday does not fall until 9 April, but the first tell-tale signs of the new season begin to appear in stores as soon. This story continues at In focus | Crack Squad: Filled and mini eggs.
Design Week
JANUARY 12, 2023
International architecture and interior design practice Conran and Partners has been bought out by five of its principals. This includes Sebastian Conran, son or original original owner and founder Terence Conran. Another of the new partners Tim Bowder-Ridger – who joined the practice back in 1997 – says, “The new ownership of the practice is an incredibly exciting moment for us to build on a.
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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.
Talking Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Kellogg’s has launched its latest non-HFSS Coco Pops offering, Coco Pops Chocos. The new breakfast cereal contains no artificial colours or flavours and has the same chocolatey taste as Original Coco Pops. Coco Pops Chocos are currently available in Sainsbury’s and Iceland with a RRP of £3.29 for a 430g pack. The new release comes as Kellogg’s continues its efforts to lower.
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 12, 2023
One of Poznań’s most iconic addresses comes back into the spotlight in all its old-times beguiling glory! The landmarked building.
Retail Times
JANUARY 12, 2023
Antavo launches its latest 2023 Global Customer Loyalty Report and reveals almost 90% of businesses trust that loyalty initiatives will help them overcome the global inflation crisis .
Retail Design Blog
JANUARY 12, 2023
“Yakitori Shinohara” is the only famous yakitori restaurant in Tokyo to taste the rare Kobe Takasaka chicken. After passing through.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach
More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio
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