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PAN- PROJECTS and haruki oku renovate tokyo building to create ‘playhouse’ retail space

Design Boom

the design team was challenged to envision a new spatial model for retail by reconsidering the function of physical stores. The post PAN- PROJECTS and haruki oku renovate tokyo building to create ‘playhouse’ retail space appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Pop-Up Experience

Retailing Insight

I. f COVID has taught us anything, it’s the value of the human connection. The importance of togetherness, community and engagement has, perhaps, never been stronger. Retailers and indeed, many other brands, understand the quintessential need for unique consumer experiences which foster a human bond. Pop-ups started based on this need – think Farmer’s Markets – but they’ve quickly evolved.

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Design Icon – Charles and Ray Eames

Design Wanted

According to Charles and Ray Eames, an architect and a painter, recognizing the consumer’s need is the primary condition for design. Looking back at the history of design, it looks like many landmark contributions at the heart of architecture and design’s most fundamental trends and methods came from creative duos : think about Florence & Hans Knoll, Anna Ferrieri & Giulio Castelli, Aline & Eero Saarinen… And Charles & Ray Eames, of course!

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Five Tips to Rebrand Your Business

Retailing Insight

When Lindsay Sims, founder of Maison Soleil, a fashion boutique based in Washington, DC, began the process of getting her LLC set up January 2020, she realized it would be the perfect opportunity to rebrand her business name from JolieSoleil Boutique to Maison Soleil. She wanted a business name that was easier to pronounce and recognize. “Maison is used so often in the business world and so it was easier than saying JolieSoleil Boutique (a mouthful),” says Sims.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Is Art Nouveau making a comeback? Here’s a design guide, just in case…

Design Wanted

An iconic movement that combined luxurious lines and organic forms at the turn of the 20th Century. Here’s our guide to the flourishing trend that’s flourishing again. Based on your reaction to a few posts we have shared recently, we noticed a great interest in Art Nouveau : from the 1 million people that follow us on Instagram and Facebook, over 145’000 liked the pics of a striking facade in Brussels, Belgium, built by Ernest Delune in an Art Nouveau style for a Viennese stained glass cra

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Mindful Design Consulting Creates Visually Stimulating Office Design for Wealth Management Firm

Mindful Design

Office design: Mindful Design Consulting Lighting: Tazz Lighting We have recently completed the WestPac Wealth Partners office design for the company’s new San Diego location. This was a major project, consisting of multiple conference rooms, office and executive office, cubicle areas, theatre, break room, lobby and restrooms. While we brought all these areas together under […].

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A Closer Look at the Saskatoon Blades’ Multi-Channel Retail Initiatives

Retail Times

At Vend, we’re proud to be the POS system of choice for some of the world’s leading sports teams. A great example is the Saskatoon Blades , a major junior ice hockey team that’s currently playing in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. . The team has a multi-channel retail presence, and they sell both in-store and online. They also have pop-up shops on game days.

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Starting a Wholesale Business: Confessions from a Wholesaler

Retailing Insight

O ne thing the pandemic was good for was giving people time to explore their passion as a business venture. Between having the time, the supplies, and the ease of marketing on social media, there is a new crop of crafters turned professional. I applaud all of you for being crafty, not only in your art, but also in your ability to turn a crisis into an opportunity.

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California Passes New COVID-19 Sick Leave Requirements for 2021

Hunton Andrews Kurth

As California continues to advance its reopening efforts, the state’s retailers are grappling with rapid changes to the law surrounding their operations and the management of their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that has seen frequent change is the sick leave landscape in California. While the last statewide California sick leave law (applying to businesses with 500+ employees) expired on December 31, 2020, the state has now created a new sick leave entitlement that will crea

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5 Tips to Rebrand Your Business

Retailing Insight

When Lindsay Sims, founder of Maison Soleil, a fashion boutique based in Washington, DC, began the process of getting her LLC set up January 2020, she realized it would be the perfect opportunity to rebrand her business name from JolieSoleil Boutique to Maison Soleil. She wanted a business name that was easier to pronounce and recognize. “Maison is used so often in the business world and so it was easier than saying JolieSoleil Boutique (a mouthful),” says Sims.

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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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Alchemy is a Toronto cannabis dispensary designed by Paolo Ferrari

Dezeen

Toronto designer Paolo Ferrari has created the interiors for Alchemy, a marijuana dispensary that "rejects staid cannabis clichés" with mirrored ceilings and custom-made sniff jars connected to digital display screens. Located in Downtown Toronto, the shop is the licensed flagship for Canadian-grown cannabis brand Alchemy. Alchemy is a marijuana shop in Downtown Toronto.

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Five Ways to Quiet Your Monkey Mind

Retailing Insight

YOGA. Many people think of yoga as physical exercise, but the original purpose of yoga was to release energy through the stretches and asana postures so a person could sit in meditation for long periods without feeling restless. Over 2,000 years ago, the Indian sage Patanjali wrote in the second Yoga Sutra “Yoga chitta vritti nirodha” which means “Yoga is the stilling of the whirlpools of the mind.

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The Competition Will Be There…

Trade Group

If you prefer to read instead of watching our short video, here is a transcript of the conversation between Mike and Mal Gilvar: “Our competition is there so we should be too. But you really don’t need to go to trade shows. Pic think we’ve only got one real competitor and certainly not doing much business. Now here’s some good news.

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Holistic Approach (limited series): Life is Sound

Retailing Insight

L ife is sound and sound brings life to the earth. Sound maintains the existence of all beings. Sound is the key to the miracle of life. From mankind ’ s earliest time, and through recorded history, there are references to sound healing. Sound healing temples were constructed to capture the power of sound and light waves. People would travel to these locations for a resonant recalibration of body, mind, and spirit.

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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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The extensive design path of Enrico Azzimonti

Design Wanted

Aiming to pass on his vision to the next generation, Enrico Azzimonti is supporting the evolution of design through his work, ranging from electronics and lightings to furniture design. Architect and designer, Enrico Azzimonti founded his studio in Milano in 1994. Always striving for innovation and perfection, he dedicates himself with equal passion to small product series and to grand-scale productions.

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Handmade Shopping

Retailing Insight

T. he handmade business is growing at an exponential rate. According to a January 2020 report in Business Wire, based on a study by Research and Markets, the handcraft market in North America will exceed $400 billion by 2024. Though the pandemic hurt many brick-and-mortar retailers, it actually helped many handmade companies grow their business, particularly through online channels.

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How to Live Intentionally for Better Rhythm & Bigger Results

Retailing Insight

I t’s 5:30 in the afternoon, the grocery line is absurdly long. What might have been a 15-minute trip to grab dinner has become 35, no, 45 minutes of mostly waiting in line. It’s a torturous hell that you didn’t want to be in when your stomach is already growling and there’s 20 minutes to drive before pulling up to your house that, like you, could use a little exterior TLC and interior attention.

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