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woven bamboo installation by AIM architecture drapes over fashion store atrium in china

Design Boom

a wavy polished stainless steel ceiling generously scales up the height of the space. The post woven bamboo installation by AIM architecture drapes over fashion store atrium in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Sephora UK Opens Its First Physical Store in Westfield White City, London

Retail Focus

SEPHORA, the global beauty retailer, has opened its first physical store in the UK at Westfield White City in West London. Customers, who had eagerly awaited the opportunity to shop in-store after the unprecedented demand following the launch of its website and app last autumn, can now enjoy a retail space spanning over 6,000 square feet. The store boasts next-generation design features that enhance the retail experience for customers, including soft geometric shapes, ambient lighting, textured

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For Singapore’s Capitaland, the mall comes roaring back

Inside Retail

E-commerce in Singapore had a couple of bumper years in 2020-21, but online sales growth plateaued in 2022 as a percentage of Singapore’s retail sales : for Capitaland’s malls, many of them part of integrated mixed-use projects, it was time to start taking full advantage of normalisation. Full-year results for Capitaland (shortened here from Capitaland Integrated Commercial Trust, CICT) announced in February, revealed a big comeback in property sales per square metre and a modest increase in ren

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Next Announces Return to Gloucester Quays Shopping Centre

Retail Focus

Peel L&P has announced that NEXT, the renowned British retailer, will be making its return to Gloucester Quays, the premier outlet and dining destination in the South West. The retail giant is set to open its doors later this spring, following a record-breaking 2022 sales period for Gloucester Quays. The 10,441 sq ft store will be located opposite M&S Outlet and will feature NEXT’s clearance collections across women’s, men’s, and children’s fashion, as well as hom

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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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Booktopia fined $6 million for misleading consumers

Inside Retail

Pureplay books retailer Booktopia has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $6 million in penalties for making “false or misleading representations” on its website. Between January 10, 2020 and November 2, 2021, the retailer admitted that its online terms of business contained “misleading statements” which illustrated that “consumers were only entitled” to a refund, repair or replacement if they notified the business within two business days of receiving a faulty product.

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Bang & Olufsen and Tom Sellers Unite Film and Food in a Visionary Pop-up at Smallbone’s Luxury Pavilion

Retail Focus

Bang & Olufsen has launched a visionary pop-up in the heart of Knightsbridge, inviting Londoners to immerse themselves in an evening of cinematic indulgence at Smallbone’s Luxury Pavilion. The pop-up, which will be available for two weeks only, unites film and food in collaboration with celebrated two Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Tom Sellers.

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Tesco report highlights £100m investment made in communities across UK

Retail Times

A community group that works with teenagers at risk of getting caught up in knife crime is just one of more than 50,000 projects across the UK that have received funding through Tesco Community Grants since their inception.

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Shein, Temu in fierce fight over US market for $10 dresses

Inside Retail

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein and its newer rival Temu are in a race to win shoppers’ attention for their inexpensive China-made goods. The battle between them is playing out not only on social media but also in a US court. The legal skirmish is important for US consumers and rival retailers because it shows how online retailers with vendors in China need to navigate US intellectual property protections.

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Hong Kong’s push to become an international green technology and financial centre

Eye on ESG

In the Hong Kong government’s 2023-2024 budget , the Financial Secretary, the Hon Paul MP Chan, unveiled various measures to bolster Hong Kong’s economy following the Covid-19 epidemic, with a strong focus on promoting green and sustainable finance and technology and advancing the virtual assets sector (also reported here ). The following initiatives were announced, amongst others: Setting up of a Green Technology and Finance Development Committee which will partner with representatives from gr

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Three divisional CEOS and group chief executive appointed at Aje by Robert Stockdill The co-founders of Australian fashion company Aje – Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest – are stepping up into new roles and appointing CEOs to each of the company’s three operating divisions as the company pursues international growth. Norris will move into the new role of group CEO at Aje Collective, overseeing its three divisions: Aje, Aje Athletica and the beauty brand Ikkari.

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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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3M Office by Vacons Architects

Retail Design Blog

PLANET theme is a modern, inspiring design concept for 3M offices. The goal of Vacons Architects is to bring life.

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The ‘B Suite’ is most at risk of burnout: here’s what you can do to stop it

Inside Retail

Middle management is in trouble. These leaders (I refer to them as the B-Suite) are typically too senior for training but too junior for executive coaching. They are responsible for bridging the gap between strategy and organisational capacity and they act as the eyes and ears of the executive, and at the same time, act as the voice of the workforce.

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The ugliness of pollution can serve as inspiration for beautiful product designs

Design Wanted

Let us showcase to you some of the coolest products inspired by pollution. As pollution continues to pose a threat to our planet, it’s important for […] The post The ugliness of pollution can serve as inspiration for beautiful product designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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F2 Youtuber Billy Wingrove acquires back fashion business from JD SPORTS

Retail Times

Manchester based clothing brand, Rascal Clothing, acquires back its shares from sports retail giant, JD Sports. Rascal Clothing completed its sale from JD Sports in March 2023, making global digital creator, Billy Wingrove, sole owner of the business. Rascal Clothing is a kids focused brand that prioritises movement, style and comfort in its core DNA.

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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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Isabel Marant, London

Retail Store Windows

We absolutely love that this brand always includes information about their installations on their website. Why don't more brands do this? The latest installation, called Dekalekatane is by the Artist Arnold Goron and another winner from this brand which, to be honest, we dont know a lot about but do check out this part of the Isabel Marant site as they have included some visuals from some of their other stores.

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UK data: buying an item of clothing online, what do consumers pay the most attention to?

Retail Times

When it comes to buying a piece of clothing online, what do e-consumers pay the most attention to? Of course, to know this, one would have to get inside the customer’s head.

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SR HQ

Retail Design Blog

After more than ten years of hard work, SR Packaging, a leading manufacturer of cosmetic packaging materials, has firmly established.

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WEBINAR – Unlocking the Future of Last-Mile Delivery: Our Panel of Industry Experts Show You How

Parcel Pending

Fulfillment methods are evolving, and the only way for carriers and retailers to stay ahead is to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. If your business is looking to optimize your first-and-last-mile strategy to ensure your business stays ahead of the competition, join us globally for our virtual expert panelist discussion, “How to Come First in the Last-Mile,” as we discuss the advantages of modernizing first-and last-mile deliveries using Open Locker Networks for parcel deliveries

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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.

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How To Streamline Your Payment Processes

RetailMinded

Running a business involves juggling an array of tasks. For many, payment management can be challenging to tackle. However, starting on the right track regarding the payment aspect is crucial to ensure a seamless flow of operations. In the past years, payment processing can be considered complex since various elements such as customer data, invoices, and tracking of payments require separate tools or platforms to manage.

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Ocean City Spring Trade Expo 2024 Dates 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

OCEAN CITY, MD – The Ocean City Spring Trade Expo show will return at the Ronald E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD, in 2024. The official dates for the Ocean City Spring Trade Expo are March 3rd – 4th, 2024. The Ocean City Spring Trade Expo is one of the largest hospitality gatherings in the Mid-Atlantic, bringing together buyers and sellers to facilitate business.

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Aimondo Pricing Solutions: AI eats the world – pretending it’s not there doesn’t work anymore

Retail Times

By Heinrich Müller, CEO at Aimondo Pricing Solutions Even if you’re far from the IT world, you hear news about Artificial Intelligence (AI) 24/7 now. And, let’s be honest, not all of the stories are inspiring. For instance, new Adobe products can detect Photoshop use, but does it matter in a world with AI-generated faces?

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Unlocking the Future of Last-Mile Delivery: Our Panel of Industry Experts Show You How

Parcel Pending

Fulfillment methods are evolving, and the only way for carriers and retailers to stay ahead is to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. If your business is looking to optimize your first-and-last-mile strategy to ensure your business stays ahead of the competition, join us globally for our virtual expert panelist discussion, “How to Come First in the Last-Mile,” as we discuss the advantages of modernizing first-and last-mile deliveries using Open Locker Networks for parcel deliveries

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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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Is it banter or bullying? The fine line that is affecting the British workplace

Retail Times

Leading law firm, Irwin Mitchell, has recently conducted a nationally representative study into workplace behaviour. The recently heightened awareness of quiet firing led Irwin Mitchell to investigate how workers feel they are treated in the workplace.

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ANZ senior economist: What should retailers expect amid rising rates?

Inside Retail

According to ANZ senior economist Adelaide Timbrell, it will take years before customers return to buying power levels of 2021. Speaking at a Profitability, Pricing and Supply Chain conference this week, she cautioned that businesses should prepare for a slowdown in consumer spending across a range of categories amid rising cost of living pressures.

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Why it works: AI eats the world – pretending it’s not there doesn’t work anymore

Retail Times

By Heinrich Müller, CEO at Aimondo Pricing Solutions Even if you’re far from the IT world, you hear news about Artificial Intelligence (AI) 24/7 now. And, let’s be honest, not all of the stories are inspiring. For instance, new Adobe products can detect Photoshop use, but does it matter in a world with AI-generated faces?

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Three branding lessons from Kathmandu’s head of marketing Richard Dalke

Inside Retail

With consumer expectations and spending patterns changing rapidly, understanding what customers want has become an incredibly important skill to have. But how do you derive meaning from data, and where do you draw the line between asking customers what they want and showing them? Last week, head of marketing at global outdoor brand Kathmandu, Richard Dalke, explained to Inside Retail managing editor Heather McIlvaine how the business’ understanding of its brand, as well as its customers, played

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Retails Next Frontier: Exploring and Proving the Value of AI

AI is everywhere. It’s in customer service interactions, product recommendations, marketing outreach, and yes, even commerce experiences. But not every use of AI provides the same value to your brand. In this masterclass, experts from Constructor, commercetools, Contentstack, and Orium discuss how AI can complement your composable tech stack and help bring in immediate ROI.

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IGD announces appointment of Sarah Bradbury as new CEO

Retail Times

IGD has announced the appointment of Sarah Bradbury as new CEO, effective from 3 July 2023. Sarah succeeds Susan Barratt, who is stepping down as CEO on 30 June 2023. Bradbury has more than 25 years’ experience in retail, most recently as group quality director at Tesco.

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From vitamins to vibrators: Frenchie CEO shares his career journey

Inside Retail

Frenchie is making waves within the sexual wellness industry. Founder and CEO Shayne Mele recently told Inside Retail that the brand had seen over 350 per cent growth over the last year, and is continuing its expansion in the US. Further, Frenchie’s recent partnership with David Jones over Valentines’ Day marked a watershed moment for the retail industry.

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Jollyes, the Pet People, invests £1m to expand vet clinics and other animal services

Retail Times

Nationwide pet retailer Jollyes has confirmed it would invest £1m over the next 18 months to supercharge the provision of vet clinics, grooming parlours and other pet services in its UK stores.

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Moo Free celebrates major multiple success for its Free-From Easter range

Retail Times

Moo Free, the free from and vegan chocolate experts, has refreshed its Easter collection with the launch of four new products. The innovative range has helped the newly B-Corp certified, family-run business gain a new listing in Sainsbury’s and has deepened distribution in Tesco, Asda, Waitrose and Morrisons with the existing Easter range.

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2024’s Retail Odyssey: Going Small, Artificial, and Augmented!

Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Brendan Witcher - VP, Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.