Fri.Oct 21, 2022

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Revisited: Microsoft Experience Centre, Regents Street, London

Retail Focus

As part of our Revisited series, Retail Focus took a journey to the Microsoft Flagship in London. Located in a prime location on the junction of Regent Street and Oxford Street, the store originally opened to the public on July 11th 2019. Covering 22,000 square feet over three floors, the store has a modern feel, with lots of space, wood finishes and glass surfaces.

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Why Ksubi CEO Craig King reads a book a fortnight, and says you should too

Inside Retail

Craig King started his retail career working on the shop floor of a luxury fashion boutique. What started as an unplanned detour from his university studies, turned into a lifelong passion for driving better business outcomes. Here, the CEO of Australian denim brand Ksubi reflects on a key moment that changed his career path, and the number one thing he looks for when hiring.

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Making a statement through art: 5 war-inspired designs

Design Wanted

What can art and war-inspired design do in a war situation? Can it influence the movement of tanks, stop a soldier or get a child to […]. The post Making a statement through art: 5 war-inspired designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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The challenges faced by Australian retailers and how to overcome them

Inside Retail

It’s no secret that the last years have challenged us to change the way we’re doing business. Although the latest stats show a substantial recovery of the retail industry in Australia, amidst the war for talent, employers really need to know (and anticipate) the expectations of their customers and find new ways to bridge the gaps created by these recent challenges. .

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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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Ben Tallon: “Designers must embrace idiosyncrasies to reach their potential”

Design Week

People can spend an entire life without much of an understanding about why they are the way they are. ‘Be yourself’ is something of a paradox, isn’t it? Simultaneously delightfully simple and head-splittingly complex advice. Even those of us who stride confidently ahead, dripping with an envy-inducing identity cannot always explain how they do it.

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Pop Mart pops up in Sydney as collectible toy brand takes off Down Under

Inside Retail

Collectible toy giant Pop Mart has launched its first pop-up store in Sydney, after opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Melbourne in August. . The store is located in Westfield Sydney and includes an automated Robo shop and a retail store. It features the company’s exclusive characters, such as the Pino Jelly “How Are You Feeling Today?

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South Australia passes new legislation extending hours for shop trading

Inside Retail

The South Australia Parliament has passed new legislation and made revisions to its Shop Trading Hours Act. Under the new law, Adelaide shops can open from 9am on Sunday morning and close at 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Shops can also operate until midnight, three days before Christmas. Suburban shops can trade on Boxing Day between 11 am and 5 pm.

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Baxter & Bailey creates new visual toolkit for NSPCC Helpline

Design Week

Baxter & Bailey has collaborated with children’s charity the NSPCC on a redesign of the NSPCC Helpline’s visual identity that features bespoke illustrations and a “graphic lifeline” to raise awareness for the service and “reassure people that they are making the right call” The NSPCC Helpline is where adults can report concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, not to be confused with.

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Affluent splash out on pricey Birkin bags but clouds loom

Inside Retail

Brushing off higher prices, affluent spenders are continuing to splash out on luxuries including $10,000 handbags, high-end perfumes and premium drinks, trading updates from Birkin bag maker Hermes, Gucci-owner Kering, cosmetics giant L’Oreal and spirits company Pernod Ricard show. Yet with prices set to rise further, analysts are asking how long the boom can last before even the wealthy decide they must tighten their belts.

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OXYGEN - Take a look inside…

Edge

“my” space to “we” space Edge has now completed a redesign of the interior of the 6th floor at 80 Cheapside EC4 in the City of London. 80 Cheapside is a multi-tenanted office building with ancillary and retail accommodation clad in Portland stone. The project brief was to repurpose the vacant workspace on the 6th floor for a new 5 year tenancy using a fast-track approach through a design and build procurement route.

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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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Pop Mart pops up in Sydney as collectible toy brand takes off Down Under

Inside Retail

Collectible toy giant Pop Mart has launched its first pop-up store in Sydney, after opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Melbourne in August. . The store is located in Westfield Sydney and includes an automated Robo shop and a retail store. It features the company’s exclusive characters, such as the Pino Jelly “How Are You Feeling Today?

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Improving the Quality of Campus Life by Insourcing Mail Services

Parcel Pending

As new digital technology changes the way, students learn, so make the demands placed on colleges and universities to respond to the needs of the students and staff on campus. According to a recent report, students are not only more consumer-driven but also want more choice and convenience. 1 Decisions about mail room services can have an important effect on the quality of education, daily life on campus , and student well-being.

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Rimowa, London

Retail Store Windows

We love this shade of Blue at this brand at the moment which reminds of the Yves St. Laurent, Majorelle house in Marakech. The product itself of course is the main focus here and so there isn't a great deal else we can mention although do have a look at the video for this product as it has been very beautifully produced as one would expect. [link] Check out our fantastic sponsors below for incredible Visual Merchandising solutions or click on the banners on the side of the main page at www.retai

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OXYGEN - Take a look inside…

Edge

“my” space to “we” space. Edge has now completed a redesign of the interior of the 6th floor at 80 Cheapside EC4 in the City of London. 80 Cheapside is a multi-tenanted office building with ancillary and retail accommodation clad in Portland stone. The project brief was to repurpose the vacant workspace on the 6th floor for a new 5 year tenancy using a fast-track approach through a design and build procurement route.

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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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Barber + King Living featured in A1 Magazine

Barber Design

Earlier this year (2022), Barber Design Agency were featured in the September issue of A1 Magazine with our project for King Living. The article shows the story of how the project came to Barber and how we used our interior design skills and feasibility studies to evaluate, secure, design and then project manage. Here’s the copy: Australian furniture brand King Living lands amongst homeware flagships; bringing their cool, contemporary and authenticity to Europe for the first time.

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DHB DESIGN | BWT Showroom

Retail Design Blog

Located at Hall 2 in the second-floor atrium of the Fusen Mall, Chengdu, China, the store has an outstanding and.

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From Screen to Table: How Viral Food Trends Influence What We Eat

Chutegerdeman

The post From Screen to Table: How Viral Food Trends Influence What We Eat appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.

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Retail rush to digital exposes big gaps in strategy and vision new survey reveals

Retail Focus

UK retailers are at the sharp end of rapid digital transformation as they race to keep pace with shifting customer demands but many of the UK’s leading brands are struggling to adapt, according to groundbreaking new research. The study conducted by Vanson Bourne on behalf of digital product consultancy Elsewhen looked at digital progression through the lens of 200 UK decision-makers, including retail leaders.

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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.