Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Style Story founder Lauren Lee discovered her love of Korean beauty products as an exchange student in 2011, which inspired her to launch her own e-commerce business back home in Brisbane, Australia. “On my return to Australia, I quickly found myself filling ‘orders’ for friends and family who had fallen in love with the products and wanted more,” she told Inside Retail.
Retail Focus
JULY 27, 2021
Harrods is delighted to open the doors to its new Hair and Beauty Salon on the Fifth Floor from the 26 th July 2021. The Knightsbridge store’s new Hair & Beauty Salon offers guests a serene and tranquil beauty space, with unrivalled access to exclusive treatments and ‘must-have’ products from the world’s most innovative beauty brands, all under one roof.
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Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Discount stores are booming in post-Covid Europe as price-sensitive consumers seek out bargains amid inflation and the devastating impacts of the pandemic. UK-based Pepco Group, the owner of discount chains Poundland and Dealz, is planning a major European expansion which is expected to create about 13,000 new jobs, according to Reuters. In June, Pepco reported first-half underlying earnings of €324 million, up 16.8 per cent, and is targeting more than €1 billion in core earnings within five to
Retail Focus
JULY 27, 2021
Irish athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee, has announced plans of continued expansion with a new clubhouse location in Belfast at Victoria Square. Opening its doors on August 7 th , the store marks the company’s 10 th clubhouse to date and the first in Northern Ireland as the brand increases its presence with retail spaces in the UK after two openings in London and Manchester in the last year.
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Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Sydney’s lockdown will continue for at least another four weeks, according to Premier Gladys Berejiklian, as the city’s Covid crisis worsened: hitting 177 cases on Wednesday. Berejiklian said she appreciated what she is asking of Sydneysiders, but that it had to be done to keep the city safe. “We really need people to do the right thing at all times,” Berejiklian said.
Talking Retail
JULY 27, 2021
JJ Whitley Vodka has kicked off a media campaign running throughout the rest of the year, focusing on the brand’s Russian heritage. The campaign includes out-of-home, digital and print advertising, as well as sponsorship of Sky One’s Nights In programme throughout August. Simon Jackman, senior global marketing manager for white spirits at brand owner Halewood.
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Talking Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Wine brand Echo Falls is rolling out a new design for its Fruit Fusions portfolio. The new design will be available from August across the 9.0% (£6) and 5.5% (£4.25) ranges – the lower ABV range will feature a silver colour and the higher ABV range will feature different colours depending on the flavour. Each. This story continues at Echo Falls unveils new design for Fruit Fusions range.
Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2021
The City of Sydney has unveiled a $5 million COVID-19 lockdown support package, with the majority made up of small business grants, as Lord Mayor Clover Moore lashes out at a federal government she says has let the city down. A total of $4 million will be available to help small businesses collaborate with creatives on initiatives to support the revitalisation of the city, once the worst of the health crisis has passed.
VMS
JULY 27, 2021
As a designer or creator of experiences, be it retail, hospitality, workspace or any other space, finding the spark to inspire the next environment you design might mean taking a detour. I find that traveling to unexpected places usually surprises me with a new way to look at things. Translating those experiences into the next project or design is what the designer needs to do to elevate their work and and keep it fresh.
Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Retail vacancies across Australia’s major CBDs has hit 12.9 per cent due to the fallout of the ongoing pandemic, and a move from consumers toward online shopping, according to CBRE. The property firm’s CBD Retail Vacancy Report found that while each city reacted with differing severity, all were impacted, and that most impacted were fashion retailers.
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VMS
JULY 27, 2021
U.K. retail sales dipped in July after hitting their highest level in nearly three years in June, reports Reuters. The Confederation of British Industry defied economists’ expectations that sales would drop more drastically this month. The CBI found growth in orders was the fastest since December 2010 and expects sales to pick up once again in August.
Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2021
They say, the future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed. While you’re reading this, someone in Japan just bought a cup of steaming hot noodles from a vending machine, someone in Seattle just picked up a few products and walked out of the Amazon store without paying and someone in rural India just received money on Google Pay for a homemade pickle order.
VMS
JULY 27, 2021
Online resale platform ThredUp (Oakland, Calif.) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Remix Global AD, a leading European resale company, according to a press release. The move is meant to accelerate ThredUp’s expansion into Europe, where the resale market is expected to reach $39 billion by 2025. ThredUp will invest in Remix’s product offerings, processing infrastructure and go-to-market strategy.
Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2021
The highly contagious Delta strain of Covid-19 has fuelled a wave of new coronavirus cases and a return to lockdowns, mask-wearing and indoor dining bans around the world as the majority of people remain unvaccinated. Over 1 billion people are fully vaccinated and over 2.1 billion have had at least one dose of a vaccine as of July 25, according to Our World in Data.
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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.
Design Wanted
JULY 27, 2021
Jason Krugman’s mesmerizing light sculptures feature wire mesh forms studded with thousands of hand-soldered LED bulbs. We spoke to the designer after he recently winning a LIT Lighting Design Award for his project, Capella Basket. We know it’s hard to believe but before he mastered the art of light, New york-based artist Jason Krugman worked in investment banking.
Retail Bound
JULY 27, 2021
Selling B2B on Amazon through Amazon Business allows Businesses with an Amazon Business Account to sell and purchase products, both one-off and in bulk with various discounts on Amazons’ marketplace. There are 2 programs involved in Amazon B2B for Amazon Business. There is a program for sellers called the Amazon Business Sellers Program. There is a program for buyers called the Amazon Business Buyers Program.
VMS
JULY 27, 2021
J UST AS AMERICANS, bored and anxious during pandemic lockdown, collectively revisited their love affair with outdoor activities and sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Pa.) introduced its new House of Sport concept, focused on multi-sport experiences, better shopper engagement and elevated customer service. Visitors can immerse themselves in the House of Cleats, an impressive display of a key piece of equipment.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 27, 2021
The studio’s far-out statement for a mall store’s entrance is all the introduction the fashion label needs. This 290-sq-m concept.
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
VMS
JULY 27, 2021
W ITH A REBRAND in the works, artisanal soap company Buff City (Dallas) knew the best way to slide into success was to pivot – in style, not substance. Teaming up with CallisonRTKL (Baltimore) at the height of the Covid pandemic, the team came up with a brand new prototype design for retail that was scalable and customizable for different locations, with a kit of parts that allows for seasonal story changes.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 27, 2021
The municipal space “Radio Garage” is a media art center, an experimental gallery for temporary exhibitions in the focus of.
VMS
JULY 27, 2021
W ITH RETAIL EMBARKING on a brave new post-pandemic world, X+Living (Shanghai) believes that the future includes thinking outside the box. They were offered such a chance when FAB Cinema collaborated with Zhongshuge bookstores and asked the design firm to create the one-of-a-kind space where movies and books meet. “The project was inspired by the local landscape of Taiyuan, [China,] and the cultural and social features of FAB Cinema and Zhongshuge,” says Li Xiang, Founder and Lead Designer for X
Retail Design Blog
JULY 27, 2021
STUDIOMINT designed a space to reflect the values of West Carr & Harvey, the oldest accountancy located in Geelong, Australia.
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Chutegerdeman
JULY 27, 2021
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Retail Design Blog
JULY 27, 2021
Fendi has relocated its Midtown flagship store to an even more prominent location. As of late, the Italian luxury brand.
Retail Store Windows
JULY 27, 2021
This is another brand who's windows will be featuring in our book out later this year as they have produced some fantastic schemes at this site as well as their previous one across the road. The current scheme is probably not quite as dynamic as their previous schemes, no doubt due to the on-going circumstances however we are pleased that they have at least got something visual in their windows anyway.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 27, 2021
The WoofWoof company sells coffee beans. It was important in the packaging to reflect the variety of varieties offered and.
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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
Talking Retail
JULY 27, 2021
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is launching its 2021 Local Shop Report in Birmingham on 8 September. The event, which is free to attend in person or online, will explore the findings of this year’s report and look at the stores, people and services within the sector. Confirmed speakers include: Christine Hope, partner and. This story continues at ACS to launch Local Shop Report in September.
Retail Design Blog
JULY 27, 2021
A New Bookstore in the Village. Tourism is the engine that drives the revival of rural areas. In addition to.
Talking Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Retailers say that confusion remains about which stores will be subject to the new rules on high fat salt and sugar foods (HFSS), which come into effect in October 2022. The new rules – which restrict where in the store you can sell HFSS food and ban multi-buy promotions – are not intended to apply. This story continues at Retailers’ confusion about HFSS rules continues.
Parker Design
JULY 27, 2021
Report design – pages and pages of graphs and tables filled with black and white statistics? Perhaps that approach isn’t the most effective way to engage your audience. To really bring your audience together around you and your team’s efforts, your annual report design must be an engaging and accessible read, and focus on celebrating your achievements.
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