Fri.May 27, 2022

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Will design studios embrace the four-day work week?

Design Week

The elusive four-day work week seems to be finally gaining momentum. Next month, 3,000 workers across Britain will trial a condensed working week. The six-month trial, organised by a UK think tank and researchers at Cambridge University, Oxford University and Boston College, has picked employees working across industries to explore whether a four-day week is viable.

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Paving a new way for circular furniture production: interview with Sweden-based Reform Design Lab

Design Wanted

Opening the door to a completely new paradigm and way of manufacturing that reshapes the future – innovative Swedish design company Reform Design Lab creates groundbreaking […]. The post Paving a new way for circular furniture production: interview with Sweden-based Reform Design Lab appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Diversity versus inclusivity: do we understand the differences?

Design Week

“Designing for diversity can be counterintuitively a bit of an exclusive process because you’re looking to speak to a certain demographic. Inclusivity however is when you seek to speak to everyone. It’s like on GOV.UK – their design thinking has to cater to everyone,” says S?on Creative founder and director Sarah Malik.

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Exploring a fascinating bio-inclusive process with mycelium

Design Wanted

Brilliantly proposing a new, more integrated myco-fabrication process – ‘Back to Dirt’ is an extraordinary interdisciplinary research project by studio Aléa. “Aléa’s methodology is defined by […]. The post Exploring a fascinating bio-inclusive process with mycelium appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Natuzzi's Fabio Novembre-designed concept store celebrates the brand's Puglian roots

Dezeen

Promotion: designer Fabio Novembre 's concept store for Italian furniture brand Natuzzi celebrates the brand's Puglian roots with an interior that reflects the culture, colours and traditions of the southern Italian region. Novembre, who was born in the Puglian city of Lecce, has created a "new retail concept" for Natuzzi at its Milan flagship store that will be launched during Milan design week next month.

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A Complete Guide to Point of Purchase Displays

Frank Mayer

Brands must rely on many marketing tools to promote new products and drive sales. Campaigns are often composed of traditional advertising, social media, digital marketing, and countless niche avenues to educate shoppers and drum up interest. But knowing that 82 percent of shoppers are more inclined to purchase after seeing, holding, or demoing a product , brands are also wise to include in-store efforts in their strategies, as well.

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Dior, London

Retail Store Windows

We couldn't actually find any information about this scheme on the brands' website so we can only have a random guess at what this is all about. We have of course seen books stacked like this in other retail spaces so its not quite ticking the wow box for us although it is of course beautifully produced. We're guessing there is some literary link here but until we hunt down the illusive information we can only just guess.

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Flexibility In Design: Turning A Workplace Into An Outdoor Oasis

All Work

In the workplace, the pandemic changed everything: workers traded in cubicles and water cooler chats for their couches and furry friends. For companies to entice employees back to the office, the physical workplace experience must feel comfortable, enhance creativity, and improve well-being. One way to do this is by utilizing the power of nature, which can have a profound impact on creating a happy, healthy and productive work environment.

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Website design refresh

Parker Design

An understated website design refresh for a discreet advisory organisation. Background. At Herminius, discretion and trust are the solid foundations of a business that prefers to fly under the radar to provide a discreet c ritical intelligence service to inform high-value decisions. With a client base of some of the most highly-regulated firms in the world, operating in highly complex environments, confidentiality is essential.

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Top 25 retailers by revenue in FY2021 revealed by GlobalData

Retail Times

Half of the top 25 publicly traded global retailers reported more than 8% year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue despite pandemic-related challenges, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that retailers worldwide were able to quickly adapt to COVID-19 challenges by swiftly improving e-commerce options. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical retailers and home improvement/gardening supply retailers also benefitted from lockdowns.

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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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US SEC Proposes Rules Regarding ESG for Certain Funds and Advisers

Eye on ESG

At an open meeting on May 25, 2022, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) approved two new proposals regarding ESG that will impact the fund and investment management industry. One of the proposals is directed solely at registered funds and business development companies (BDCs), while the other applies to registered funds, BDCs, registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers (ERAs).

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Asda is most at risk of customer desertion among UK grocers, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Following today’s release of ASDA’s figures for Q1 2022; Amira Freyer-Elgendy, consumer analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “The first quarter has been tough on Asda, and it stands to be one of the most affected retailers of downtrading due to its youthful and less affluent target demographic, so the remainder of 2022 will remain a challenge.

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Shoe Zone reopens in Woolwich today, with a new, modern look

Retail Times

UK footwear retailer Shoe Zone is reopening its Woolwich store today (27 May). Located on the partially pedestrianised Powis Street, it has been closed for a month while undergoing a modern refit to improve customers’ shopping experience.

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Planet Organic partners with new logistics supplier to centralise supply chain

Retail Times

Planet Organic has announced its intention to centralise Supply Chain services with Howard Tenens Logistics Limited, in a new and unique partnership.

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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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Sainsbury’s reveals the taste of summer, from retro puddings to smoking hot BBQs

Retail Times

Sainsbury’s has today released the findings of its Summer 2022 Trends Report to reveal what the nation will be eating and drinking this season.

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Home Brew Online opts for Brightpearl to raise the bar for multi-channel growth

Retail Times

Home-brewing e-retailer Home Brew Online is the latest merchant to raise a glass to future growth, after signing up with Brightpearl to transform their multichannel retail operations.

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Halfords’ Garage of The Year Competition returns for 2022

Retail Times

Following its success last year, Halfords Garage of the Year competition will be returning for 2022, where one lucky winner will be crowned the owner of the UK’s best home garage. The competition, running for the second consecutive year, is part of Halfords Partnership with British Touring Car Championship Team - Halfords Racing with Cataclean.

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Certas Energy appoints Henderson Technology as an approved EPOS supplier to Gulf and Pace forecourts

Retail Times

Henderson Technology is delighted to announce its partnership with fuel supplier Certas Energy as an approved EPOS supplier for Gulf and Pace forecourts.

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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