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A’ design award and competition: 22 retail winners slide from bars to salons

Design Boom

from skull bars to fully immersive hair salons, we highlight 22 A' design award and competition interior retail designs taking creativity to the top - get inspired to submit for 2022! The post A’ design award and competition: 22 retail winners slide from bars to salons appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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How UEFA’s Euro 2024 identity represents the “real-life variety” of football fans

Design Week

The identity for UEFA Euro 2024 was revealed last week at Berlin’s Olympiastadion – marking a “new era” for the tournament, according to VMLY&R creative director Hélder Pombinho. Creative agency VMLY&R designed a flag-inspired logo, launch video, and bespoke typeface for the identity. The 17th edition of the European tournament marks the third time that Germany has hosted the tournament, and Pombinho was keen to take the identity in a new direction. “Pa

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Country Choice unveils Scottish-themed food-to-go range

Talking Retail

Food-to-go brand Country Choice has launched a traditional Scottish range, with foods from leading Scottish suppliers. The range includes breakfast items, hot food and sweet treat options from suppliers including McGhees Bakery, Dessert Depot, Malcolm Allan, Brown Brothers, Mrs Tilly’s, and Hall’s of Scotland. The breakfast offering includes a Black Pudding and Potato Scone Roll, This story continues at Country Choice unveils Scottish-themed food-to-go range.

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PHOTOS: Retail Design Pros Converge on Denver for IRDC 2021

VMS

The post PHOTOS: Retail Design Pros Converge on Denver for IRDC 2021 appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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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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Laila gears up for winter celebrations

Talking Retail

Rice brand Laila is rolling out a Laila Celebration range aimed at key festivals, including Diwali and Eid. The range includes a Laila Celebration Bhel Puri Kit (500g; £3.15), a Laila Celebration Pan Puri Kit (280g; £3.20), Laila Celebration Royal Choco Biscuits (102g; £1.10), Laila Celebration Cookies (400g; £2.55), a Laila Celebration Dry Fruits & This story continues at Laila gears up for winter celebrations.

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UNFI Partners with DoorDash on Delivery

VMS

United Natural Foods (UNFI) has entered into a reseller agreement with delivery service DoorDash to bring last-mile delivery solutions to independent grocers, according to a press release. “Our relationship with DoorDash will make it easier for independent retailers to offer online grocery ordering and delivery. We know demand for this functionality continues to be very strong, and to remain competitive retailers need solutions that offer simple installation and avoid extra labor costs,” said Ma

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Vuori to Double Down on Physical Stores

VMS

Activewear brand Vuori (Encinitas, Calif.) has received a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, increasing the upstart brand’s valuation to $4 billion, reports Business Wire. The funding will be used to open more than 100 new stores in the U.S. as well as undertake omnichannel expansion efforts globally. “SoftBank has a long track record of identifying market-leading companies and supporting entrepreneurs with bold visions,” said Joe Kudla, Founder and CEO of Vuori.

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IGD to develop new environmental labelling framework

Talking Retail

The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) has announced a major effort to develop an environmental labelling scheme. The aim is to provide consistent and transparent information for customers, so they can make informed choices when they shop. Susan Barratt, the IGD’s chief executive, said: “With the support of a steering group of senior industry representatives, This story continues at IGD to develop new environmental labelling framework.

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Reindeers Solving Port Issues

Bay Cities

Wednesday, Uncle Joe got up and told the nation we are going to get the ports to work 24 hours a day and get the ports unclogged. He has worked with retailers to receive 24 hours a day and is asking FedEx and UPS to do the same. So, let’s look at this idea. First, I must mention that no more than a month ago, FedEx notified us that they are enforcing an embargo in the city of Commerce in California.

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Gina, London

Retail Store Windows

We're always rather surprised to see the windows at this brand although we shouldn't really be as they always make such an effort (which we really appreciate) therefore in some way its a given that they will produce a quality scheme. Presenting shoes and bags in an interesting way and the fact that they really don't have the shape of windows to show small products it must be an ongoing challenge for the team here to produce something interesting, but they always do.

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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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Asda opens first upmarket Extra Special convenience store format

Talking Retail

Asda has opened a premium Extra Special convenience store on a forecourt belonging to its new sister company EG Group, allowing motorists to shop the supermarket’s deluxe product range in a convenient roadside location. The store, located on EG Group’s Oxford Road forecourt in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, stocks 2,500 products, including a large selection of Asda’s.

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Design Africa: “It’s high time African Designers took their place on the global stage” says Design Week Lagos founder

Design Wanted

We are excited to announce Design Africa, a series of conversations with some of the continent’s best designers hosted by the founder of Design Week Lagos, Titi Ogufere. African art and design–its language of abstraction, bold vernacular, and rich materiality–are central to the story of modernism and at the core of many schools of contemporary design.

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Sector pays tribute to stabbed MP Sir David Amess

Talking Retail

Industry voices have paid tribute to Conservative MP Sir David Amess, who has been stabbed to death at his constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Amess was a former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group. Paddy Lillis, general secretary of the Usdaw shop workers union, said: “It is truly shocking to hear the. This story continues at Sector pays tribute to stabbed MP Sir David Amess.

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Turn movement into sound with the SOMI-1 wearables

Design Wanted

German music tech company Instruments of Things has developed a series of motion sensor wearables providing performers, musicians and creators with the opportunity of making music via movements. Never mind feeling the music, what about being the music. German music tech company Instruments of Things has announced their latest Kickstarter project, the SOMI-1, wearables that measure movement and transform it into sound.

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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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Help customers become eco-heroes, says BRC

Talking Retail

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has produced a guide for retailers on how to persuade customers to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle. The guide – entitled ‘Helping Customers Live Low-Carbon Lifestyles’ – has been produced in partnership with accounting firm PwC. The BRC says that the retail industry, including its product supply chains, is one of. This story continues at Help customers become eco-heroes, says BRC.

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9 out of ten HGV drivers in the UK feel undervalued

E Delevry

As if the shortage of HGV drivers wasn’t problem enough 91% of HGV drivers in the UK feel undervalued leading to further exodus in the industry, according to a survey by the Pertemps Driving Division, part of the Pertemps Network Group. It showed that 9 out of 10 truckers believe they do not get enough respect for the job they do. As a result, many have already left, or are planning to leave, their roles.

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Delay to business rates reform dismays retailers

Talking Retail

Reports that changes to the business rates system will not be included in the autumn budget as previously expected have been greeted with dismay by retailers. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has again called on the government to make reform of business rates a priority after government sources told the Daily Telegraph that “we. This story continues at Delay to business rates reform dismays retailers.

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Turn movement into sound with the SOMI-1 wearables

Design Wanted

German music tech company Instruments of Things has developed a series of motion sensor wearables providing performers, musicians and creators with the opportunity of making music via movements. Never mind feeling the music, what about being the music. German music tech company Instruments of Things has announced their latest Kickstarter project, the SOMI-1, wearables that measure movement and transform it into sound.

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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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Co-op to recruit 300 apprentice delivery drivers

Talking Retail

The Co-op has stepped in to do its part to help solve the UK’s delivery driver shortage by setting up more than 300 apprenticeship jobs for trainee drivers. The new driver roles will be in two batches. One will be of 135 apprentices directly with the Co-op with the first intake in January. The other. This story continues at Co-op to recruit 300 apprentice delivery drivers.

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On Our Radar: Herman Miller, Chicago

VMS

Herman Miller (Zeeland, Mich.) recently debuted its first standalone location at Fulton Market Chicago, uniting all eight of its brands into one showroom. This location was a new approach for the company that previously only participated in trade-only showrooms. Set at 45,000 square feet and occupying a 1920s era brick building, special care was given when redesigning the storefront to preserve the original brick façade, allowing the new location to acclimate seamlessly into its new Chicago home

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Quaker Oats campaign supports hungry children

Talking Retail

Quaker Oats has launched a campaign to build on its support for charity Magic Breakfast. The brand’s “The Fire Inside” campaign aims to show how “wholesome nutrition can feed more than just consumers’ bellies”, supported by multi-million pound activity including TV, digital and social media throughout October and November. The brand is also driving awareness.

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Introducing our NEW Style: Wood Formed Concrete!

Dimensional Impact

We’re excited to show off another new slatwall style, Wood Formed Concrete! It combines the look and feel of concrete with a wood grain, creating a unique mixed ambiance of construction and comfort. This style comes in two great colors, Natural and White. Feel free to order samples of this great new style and see for yourself! See more of the style on its product page, here: LINK As always, for any inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach us by chat, by phone at 720.443.1055 , and by email at s

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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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Design Africa: “It’s high time African Designers took their place on the global stage” says Design Week Lagos founder

Design Wanted

We are excited to announce Design Africa, a series of conversations with some of the continent’s best designers hosted by the founder of Design Week Lagos, Titi Ogufere. African art and design–its language of abstraction, bold vernacular, and rich materiality–are central to the story of modernism and at the core of many schools of contemporary design.

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Nisa offers stores £5 fill-your-freezer deal

Talking Retail

Nisa is offering its retailers a £5 freezer deal this autumn, designed to provide customers with a wide selection of meal options. The deal includes five Birds Eye packs – Chicken Burgers, Crispy Chicken, Crispy Batter Fish Fingers, Alphabites and Mixed Vegetables – along with a four-pack of Nestlé Fruit Pastille Lollies. The saving off. This story continues at Nisa offers stores £5 fill-your-freezer deal.

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The Arche e-bike design doesn’t look like an e-bike at all

Design Wanted

Thales Motors has hidden the battery in the down tube and fitted a rear hub motor for a sleek look. Thales Motors says that the new Arche e-bike is designed to be efficient and effortless, packing enough power to enhance the ride without dictating it. One outcome of this approach is the bike’s weight , which stands at approximately 14.5kg, another that it looks like a normal road bike.

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