Design Boom
JULY 9, 2021
from black & white hues to bright kaleidoscopic effects, we pick 10 design award winners from 2021 that turn shops, showrooms and exhibitions into immersive journeys of interior design. The post iF design award 2021 winners spark 10 explorative interior design projects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
JULY 9, 2021
Dobbies Garden Centres, today (Thursday 8 July) opens its first London-based little dobbies. Located on Westbourne Grove, this will be the third little dobbies to open in the UK, following the success of its first two format stores in Edinburgh and Bristol. The store will bring Dobbies’ total open stores to 72 across the UK, with number 73 in the pipeline (little dobbies Chiswick).
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Design Week
JULY 9, 2021
While Los Angeles was planning the reopening of its museums and theme parks, Shepard Fairey was working on a new logo for the Californian city. A collaboration between Fairey’s Studio Number One and House Industries, the sun-soaked design for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is part of the city’s post-COVID comeback, hoping to inspire residents and tourists alike. “When you say ‘Los Angeles’ it doesn’t necessarily mean just a city,” Fairey
Retail Focus
JULY 9, 2021
Retailers that use their brand communities to create emotional connections with their customers see a greater ROI from their marketing investment, a new study 1 by loyalty and engagement platform, LoyaltyLion has found. The Community Matters report , which involved a survey of more than 4,000 consumers, explains how making customers feel aligned with your values, and offering experiential benefits that elevate their shopping experience, are important in motivating customers to join a brand commu
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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.
Talking Retail
JULY 9, 2021
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has expanded its Reign energy drink range with two new flavours. Peach Fizz and Orange Dreamsicle are available in plain and £1.49 price-marked 500ml cans and join existing Melon Mania, Razzle Berry, Lemon Hdz, Sour Apple flavours. The new variants combine “a number of performance-enhancing ingredients”, such as 200mg of natural.
Retail Focus
JULY 9, 2021
New technology can have an incredible impact on your business success. It can make processes quicker, cut down on inefficiencies and remove human error from important work. It is vital to implement new technology so that it has maximum impact and minimises any disruption. . To incorporate new technology in a business, you will need to ensure that you have a plan of action.
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Talking Retail
JULY 9, 2021
Co-op has this week opened a new look convenience store in central London, with the group’s first coffee counter selling its own Ever Ground Coffee. The 2,168 ft store on Baker St will run on 100% renewable electricity and its coffee brand features a wide range of Fairtrade products. The store involved an investment of. This story continues at Co-op’s new Baker St store launches own coffee brand counter.
Design Week
JULY 9, 2021
D&AD has unveiled the winners of this year’s New Blood Awards, with winning projects taking on a range of social issues, from healthcare to race. The annual awards seeks to champion emerging and young talent with a series of industry-set briefs across design and advertising disciplines. This year’s festival, which comprised a series of talks and workshops, was once again held digitally.
Jahabow
JULY 9, 2021
Selling great products is one way to boost your retail business’s bottom line, but even the best inventory will languish on your shelves without the right merchandising strategy in place. You can’t just put everything out in your store without a plan; visual merchandising allows you to tell a story with your displays and products, enticing shoppers to buy.
RetailMinded
JULY 9, 2021
Acquiring new customers and keeping existing ones is the number one priority for any business that is keen on staying afloat. Yet, the pandemic disrupted client acquisition tactics forcing retail businesses to adopt new mechanisms to attract and keep customers. This post highlights some of the marketing strategies businesses can deploy to not find new customers and keep existing ones.
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.
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
The Spirit of Wales distillery has a passion for the Welsh nation. From providing drinks inspired by the fishing, farming, mining, and steel industries to the fruity florals of the area. Each product created by the Newport based distillery in South Wales captures the essence of the Welsh.
Design Week
JULY 9, 2021
The number of prospective students applying to art and design university courses has increased, according to new UCAS data. Numbers released following the 30 June application deadline show more than 500 more applications for creative arts and design subjects have been submitted this year, with a total of 240,420 across the UK. Applications recovering to pre-pandemic levels.
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
A new report part of an ongoing collaboration between the global consultancy partnership Kearney, and the World Economic Forum, has found that only a minority (12%) of leading companies globally are sufficiently protected against future disruptions in supply chains and operations. The remaining 88% urgently require additional measures aimed at building resilience, with 52% of businesses in this group considered mainstream players while 36% are ‘resilience laggards’.
VMS
JULY 9, 2021
Home furnishings and kitchenware brand Williams-Sonoma (San Francisco) opened its first United Arab Emirates store in Dubai in March of this year. The 6500-square-foot space, located on the first floor of The Dubai Mall, will host free classes and product demos along with exclusive events and private shopping by appointment. “Our promise is to nourish people’s lives at home.
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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.
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
Marcus Rashford’s feet have been named the ‘most valuable’ still playing in Euro 2020 and fifth place overall – worth £883,008 annually in the UK market alone. The England star attracts a search every 137 minutes from consumers for his Nike boots.
Talking Retail
JULY 9, 2021
Concern about rising inflation has caused a small dip in customer confidence, according to the latest shopper confidence survey from the IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution). The June survey said that 79% of shoppers expect food and grocery prices to rise in the year ahead, with 14 % expecting significant rises. That figure is up. This story continues at Inflation is the main customer concern post-pandemic, said IGD.
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
St. Lawrence Gold, the ultimate Canadian honey brand synonymous with Canada’s finest elixirs, have announced two of their irresistible flavours will be making their debut into Waitrose. Alongside clinching a listing into the major retailer, the company are set to unveil stunning new branding.
Talking Retail
JULY 9, 2021
The use of mobile wallets to pay for transactions in stores will increase sharply within five years, according to a new survey. The survey by Juniper Research in partnership with technology firm Boku found that 75% of Europeans will use a digital wallet by 2025. A digital wallet (sometimes called an e-wallet) is a software. This story continues at Mobile wallet use to soar in next five years, says survey.
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
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
Presenting a significant sales opportunity for retailers, Bel UK has announced the launch of Nurishh, the brand’s first range of plant-based alternatives to cheese.
Talking Retail
JULY 9, 2021
Convenience store owners are preparing for a big weekend’s business as they stock up for England’s European championship final against Italy on Sunday. Almost all are expecting increased sales of alcohol and snacks, but good weather could bring barbecue business as well. Special deals on beer and snacks and combinations of the two are being. This story continues at Football brings footfall on a bumper weekend for independent retailers.
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
Dunelm and the retail industry charity Retail Trust are calling on retail employers to join forces in tackling a shocking rise in domestic abuse.
Talking Retail
JULY 9, 2021
Co-op today (9 July) announced the launch of what it is calling “Europe’s most extensive in-store re-cycling scheme for plastic bags and food wrapping”. By the end of July it plans to have recycling units for ‘soft’ plastics in 1500 stores, with 2,300 by November. The initiative should ensure that all Co-op’s own food packaging. This story continues at Co-op aims to be Europe’s top retail recycler of plastic.
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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.
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
The UK’s leading apple cider brand, Magners, has announced the arrival of Magners Rosé cans, available online and in store at Tesco.
Talking Retail
JULY 9, 2021
Kleenex has launched a new range of tissues in partnership with mental health charity, Mind. The Take A Moment range will be available in cubes and pocket packs from late July, retailing at £1. Each pack features a poem that aims to “inspire people to acknowledge how they are feeling”. For every box or pocket. This story continues at Kleenex supports mental health with Mind partnership.
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
Infusions, the new flavoured Welsh sparkling spring water brand from Radnor, has launched two delicious new flavours for retailers.
Retail Store Windows
JULY 9, 2021
There's very little we can mention about this scheme other than its a large format graphic with a couple of mannequins. We were hoping not to see these kinds of schemes around town but given the circumstances we still find ourselves in we can understand why. There are so many empty store units here in central London which is slightly worrying so we can't be very picky when it comes to schemes right now.
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
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
Scottish design studio, Tangent, designed Eden Mill’s iconic stoneware bottle, inspired by the natural materials and textures found in and around its St Andrews Distillery six years ago. It refined their logo, defined the brand typefaces and created a super-premium look that supported the brand’s rapid growth.
Talking Retail
JULY 9, 2021
Australian wine brand McGuigan Wines has renewed its multi-million-pound sponsorship deal with Timeless Entertainment on The Drama Channel, for a third consecutive year. The sponsorship will see the brand feature across adverts, which are expected to reach more than 10 million viewers across the UK over the next 12 months. The brand said the sponsorship.
Retail Times
JULY 9, 2021
In support of the England team and to get customers excited for the big game, Deliveroo has changed notifications in the app when customers are alerted their order is on its way. Instead of seeing “your riders on the way”, after placing an order customers will see a “It’s coming home” notification on the screen. Only Deliveroo customers in England will receive the notification and it will be live until the Final on Sunday.
VMS
JULY 9, 2021
Tom White. (PRESS RELEASE) Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) announces the hiring of industry veteran Thomas Dimoff, who has taken on the role of director, digital experiences, for the strategic design agency. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for business development, digital signage, and client solutions, Tom brings a combination of technical knowledge and business acumen to the SLD team.
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