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OMA’s first quadrant of KaDeWe berlin masterplan opens, featuring wood-clad escalators

Design Boom

rather than treating the historic department store as a singular mass, the project introduces four quadrants with different qualities. The post OMA’s first quadrant of KaDeWe berlin masterplan opens, featuring wood-clad escalators appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Nisa and Co-op help retailers to know their own wines

Talking Retail

A group of independent retailers were among those enjoying a virtual wine tasting with Nisa and the Co-op this week, as the group showcased its leading bottles. The tasting allowed retailers to quiz buyers and suppliers of the wines, helping them to pass on advice to customers. Jointly hosted by Co-op wine buyers and Nisa’s. This story continues at Nisa and Co-op help retailers to know their own wines.

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What’s next for office design?

Design Week

Can a building be immune? That’s the idea behind the Immune Building Standard , which bills itself as a “blueprint for the healthy buildings of the future” Created by a European property group with offices in mind, the certificate scores buildings by looking for the presence of 130 suggested measures which include isolation rooms, antimicrobial paint and self-cleaning lift buttons.

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Finalists announced for Raj Aggarwal Award

Talking Retail

Retailers from Edinburgh, Jarrow and Telford have been named as finalists in the inaugural Raj Aggarwal Award, a trophy given to those who have shown exceptional service to their community. The finalists, announced by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), are Nico Ali, of Tasa Shops, Jarrow; Linda and Sophie Williams, of Broadway Convenience, Oxgangs, This story continues at Finalists announced for Raj Aggarwal Award.

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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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NeoCon 2021: Pastels, Relaxation, and Nature

Retail Works Inc

Heather, Amy and Suzanne attended NeoCon this year at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, IL. They racked up over 10,000 steps each, while seeing all of the trends, color reports, and new product launches that filled the 10 floors of the Mart. Once again, the line between residential and commercial design has blurred, and a more soft pastel color palette took the forefront.

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How&How designs fiery rebrand for behaviour analytics tool Hotjar

Design Week

Design studio How&How has rebranded insights platform Hotjar, with a redrawn flame-inspired icon and an “inclusive” new look, which aims to capture the emotional spectrum of people browsing online. Founded in 2014, Hotjar informs clients how users are browsing platforms by delivering feedback through heatmaps, recordings and surveys.

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Vesper : Bar and Restaurant Design by Whitespace

Retail Design Blog

Starting from the idea of our client, Foodie Collection Co. Ltd, wanting to renovate the old Vesper restaurant to be.

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Parcels win prizes in Post Office Christmas promotion

Talking Retail

The Post Office is to offer cash rewards to customers who send lots of parcels at Christmas. The marketing effort, intended to increase the number of customers using post offices, will offer rewards to customers who spend more than £100 in each of two reward periods (November and December). The amount of rewards starts at. This story continues at Parcels win prizes in Post Office Christmas promotion.

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New research indicates greener pastures for dairy

Retail Times

Nearly 90% of the UK think dairy is an important part of a healthy diet according to new research carried out by Product of the Year, the UK’s biggest survey of product innovation.

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Prada, London

Retail Store Windows

We really do want to love this brand and on the odd occasion we really do but then we move on again. Normally these guys are the masters of colour combinations and their approaches to their work through the Prada Foundation is just staggering. However, these windows. We seem to move from feast to famine with the schemes here and we do have to mention, do we really need another large format graphic in a window?

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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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isinstore & Dr. Martens Target Gen Z With Immersive Phygital Campaign

Retail Design Blog

Starved of physical experiences over the last two years, consumers have heightened needs for meaningful encounters.

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Editor’s comment: Energy and resilience

Talking Retail

After the last 18 months, it was great to meet up with retailers and industry colleagues once again at the Retail Industry Awards, which took place in London last month (September). There was a palpable sense of relief in the room to be returning to some sort of normality, but of course out in the. This story continues at Editor’s comment: Energy and resilience.

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TAG Heuer celebrates Ryan Gosling as new global ambassador and reveals new TAG Heuer Carrera Three Hands collection

Retail Times

Following the announcement of the signing of Ryan Gosling as its new global ambassador, TAG Heuer gathered a select number of VIPs, international editors, influencers and partners in a private villa in Beverly Hills, California, to mark the occasion and kick off the partnership on a high note.

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Viewpoint: Respect for retail staff

Talking Retail

Saying thanks. Being kind. Showing gratitude. These things can seem a bit trivial, but in challenging times they can play a vital role in helping maintain a sense of respect, dignity and good mental health. These things have never been more relevant for staff in convenience stores. Their efforts and levels of commitment throughout the. This story continues at Viewpoint: Respect for retail staff.

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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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Strategic brands drive product revenue growth as N Brown’s refreshed strategy pays off, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Following today’s release of N Brown’s figures for H1 FY2021/22; Juliet Cuell, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “After a tough year heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, N Brown is beginning to show signs of recovery as product revenue grew 3.3% to £222.1m in H1 FY2021/22. N […].

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Unsung Heroes 2021 – Pillars of the community

Talking Retail

Northern Ireland Spar retailer Stuart Cordner has always had a flair for business. Even at 16 he was organising social events at clubs around Belfast, turning in a profit that impressed his economics teacher. Aged 17 he set up a designer clothes store, before going on to Ulster University to complete an honours degree in. This story continues at Unsung Heroes 2021 – Pillars of the community.

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Homebase has kickstarted new jobs for young people in Inverurie

Retail Times

Homebase is creating new jobs in Inverurie this October. As the first home and garden retailer taking part in the government’s Kickstart Scheme, Homebase will create 300 jobs across Britain for young people.

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Bestway claims market-leading availability but concerns over driver shortages and inflation remain

Talking Retail

Concerns over HGV driver shortages and product availability sit high on the agenda at wholesaler Bestway, but the company claims its service levels are still among the best in the market at about 90% when some competitors have seen availability fall as low as 60% in recent weeks. Speaking at yesterday’s Drinks at Home trade. This story continues at Bestway claims market-leading availability but concerns over driver shortages and inflation remain.

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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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West Birmingham food store’s fresh new look after £48k makeover

Retail Times

A community food store in west Birmingham where colleagues have been going above and beyond to support locals during these uncertain times has been given a fresh new look following an investment of £48,000.

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Ask the supplier: On-the-go soft drinks are back in business

Talking Retail

Independent store owner Sophie Towers, of Kibble One Stop in Burnley, Lancashire, asks: “Over the past 18 months, there have been several changes to the ways shoppers buy and consume soft drinks. As we emerge from the pandemic and return to ‘normality’, what does this mean for my soft drinks range?” Macro trends are influencing. This story continues at Ask the supplier: On-the-go soft drinks are back in business.

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Royal Mail launches third drone trial in a year

E Delevry

Royal Mail has launched its third drone trial in the last year for remote communities. The company is trialling scheduled, autonomous, uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) flights with Windracers for two weeks between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay (both in the Orkney Islands). It will help better connect the islands and the community of around 70 people on North Ronaldsay, carrying mail via UAV from Kirkwall Airport.

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Abstracta’s acoustic products are designed for maximum sound comfort

Design Wanted

Abstracta’s latest additions to its collection of acoustic solutions are based on the belief that a space that’s easy on the eyes should be easy on the ears too. The management of sound within a space is becoming an increasingly important aspect of the design process. Whether it’s softer flooring or panels installed on the walls, comfortable acoustics can make a space by stopping it from becoming too noisy, especially in open plan environments like offices where multifunctional use often include

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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.

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Going Digital in Real Life – 2021 Shopper Survey from Reflect Reveals What Consumers Want from Their Retail Experience

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) DALLAS — Reflect Systems , a leader in place-based digital experiences for retail, entertainment and healthcare providers, released a national study, “In-Store Shopping: Hiccups & Hangups of 2021.” The report examines consumer perceptions and preferences on both online and in-person shopping, revealing a significant desire for more technological advancements in brick-and-mortar stores that mimic the convenience and benefits of online shopping to inspire customers to return to

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The Food and Drink Sector Council proposes collaborative action for the National Food Strategy

Retail Times

The Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC), the partnership between the UK Government and the farm- to-fork food and drink industry to improve the productivity and sustainability of the food system, has published its latest report ‘Feeding the Future: Working together to build the National Food Strategy’.

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Repsly Announces New Shelf Detection Solution, Powered by Image Recognition, to Help Consumer Goods Brands Overcome Labor Shortages in the Field

RepslyBlog

The retail execution software leader is helping field teams leverage image recognition technology to execute faster, cheaper, and more accurate shelf audits at scale.

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Bensons for Beds becomes ‘Bensons for Heads’ for World Mental Health Day

Retail Times

Bensons for Beds will celebrate raising £500,000 for charity Mind by changing the logo on its social channels to ‘Bensons for Heads’ in advance of World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October.

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

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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Say hello to Astro, Amazon’s home robot that we don’t need

Design Wanted

The Amazon Astro Robot can grab you a beer, monitor your home for safety and completely violate your privacy. When Amazon unveiled a promotional video of its new domestic robot last week, the internet was abuzz with the myriad of things it can and can’t do. Underwhelmingly, those conversations concerned pet watching, video-calling, home surveillance and not a single groundbreaking solution.

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Mondi serves up RetortPouch Recyclable to food and wet pet food manufacturers

Retail Times

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has added to its range of sustainable premium food and pet food packaging solutions with the launch of RetortPouch Recyclable.

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Lei – the self-sufficient, non-electric diffuser powered by a candle

Design Wanted

The flickering of a single candle carries the scent of this aroma diffuser by the breeze. Designed to let users enjoy room aromas with minimal consumption, the Lei diffuser works without the need for a power source. Instead, it uses something known as the “Seebeck Effect”, a phenomenon where electricity is generated by a heat source, in this case, a candle, which in the end shaped the diffuser’s overall form as well as its function.

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Post Office launches first loyalty scheme for parcel senders; incentivising additional footfall for Postmasters in run-up to Christmas

Retail Times

Post Office has launched its first ever loyalty scheme with financial rewards for users of its free, fast-track Drop & Go service.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.