Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
Lockdowns and store closures have severely affected David Jones’ first-half performance, with sales turnover and concessions declining by 9.2 per cent. Online sales rose 44.2 per cent however, and contributed 28.1 per cent of total sales during this period, and comparable store sales fell 9 per cent – only to pick up in the last six weeks of the period, including Boxing day sales, growing 3.2 per cent. .
Design Week
MARCH 2, 2022
“One of my favourites from the bookshelf this year has to be Small Bodies of Water by Nina Mingya Powles, illustrated and designed by Gill Heeley. A series of enchanting essays that explore identity and what it means to belong. Nina weaves personal memories together with stories of wild swimming, childhood dreams and adventures in nature – all of which span across the world (from the wild.
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Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
Amazon is planning to shut all 68 of its physical bookstores, Amazon 4-star, and Pop up stores across the US and UK, shifting its focus to the groceries businesses and new retail concepts, the company told Reuters. The e-commerce giant started its business as an online bookstore with the first permanent brick and mortar outlet opening in 2015 in Seattle.
E Delevry
MARCH 2, 2022
Hermes UK is expanding capacity with the opening of a new distribution depot in Aylesford, Maidstone. The 78,794 sq ft warehouse, which will be operational later this year, will see the creation of around 50 full-time jobs and 100 part-time jobs. The new site will be able to handle more than 220,000 parcels each day, double the amount of the previous local depot.
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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.
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
Shopping centres have long been a meeting place for people from all backgrounds, but now it’s time to up the ante as consumers are yearning for human connection more than ever, says Kelly Miller, general manager of retail at Mirvac and director at the Shopping Centre Council of Australia. Australian Retail Outlook: Mirvac has done some great work bringing the community together in its centres.
Mindful Design
MARCH 2, 2022
One of our most recent projects is a boba tea cafe design that we completed for Urban Bubble in San Diego, California. Urban Bubble is a new boba tea brand created in response to the popularity of the trendy Taiwanese beverage. The cafe owners added an existing hotdog franchise to the store to turn it […]. The post New Boba Tea Cafe Design by Mindful Design Consulting appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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Retail Design Blog
MARCH 2, 2022
Only a couple of blocks away from its original Vancouver store in the Gastown neighbourhood, Herschel has upped the ante.
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
It’s early on Monday morning. You’ve spent the weekend trying to catch up on the work you didn’t get done last week. There is so much to do, and your team has dropped the ball – again. Sending work back to redo is making them resentful. Redoing it yourself is making you resentful. Let’s face it, it would have been easier to do it yourself in the first place.
Retail Store Windows
MARCH 2, 2022
And they're back. We were a little concerned recently that the brand had gone all mid-range on us with their Graphics but here we have an impressive totem pole-style installation of some very interesting objects. We don't know what the narrative is here and it doesn't really matter, we just want to see wonderful things in beautiful windows. Great job guys.
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues to escalate, the global business community has stepped up, donating millions of dollars to organisations supporting relief efforts on the ground. On Wednesday, Bestseller, the Danish company behind fashion brands such as Jack & Jones and Vero Moda, said it would donate DKK 100 million (A$20.5 million) to UNICEF, UNHCR, and the Red Cross, via its parent company Heartland.
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.
Design Wanted
MARCH 2, 2022
Dezero Studio’s Lua Lamp imitates human form whilst drawing inspiration from toys to foster a sense of familiarity and encourage child interaction. “Lua is a portable children’s lamp,” explains Eric Nicolás, co-founder of the Valencia-based Dezero Studio. “The idea is that the little ones can always interact directly with this lamp, and can take it with them anywhere, whether to play in the garden, in a cabin, or simply at home, without the dependency of being anchored to a plug.”.
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
While other businesses may be playing catch-up in the sustainability space, lifestyle retailer Elk had ethical manufacturing at the heart of its brand from the start. Founder Marnie Goding discusses how the business will up the ante in 2022. Australian Retail Outlook: How did Elk fare in 2021 – what were some of the challenges and highlights? Marnie Goding: It was a year we are proud to reflect on, because despite its challenges and the industry taking hits we will never recover from (such as mo
Retail Bound
MARCH 2, 2022
Here comes a time during every innovator’s process where they wonder how to find a manufacturer to make their product. Product innovation, design, and research are only the beginning of product development. Even the best product ideas and designs are meaningless if you can’t source a trustworthy manufacturer to produce the product your team designed at scale and at a cost that keeps your price competitive. .
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
Adore Beauty CEO Tennealle O’Shannessy has been recognised as the most impressive and inspiring leader in Australia’s online retail industry, ranking number one in Inside Retail’s 2022 Top 50 People in E-Commerce. You can download the report for free here. . Sponsored by CouriersPlease, the Top 50 highlights the talented people working behind the scenes in all areas of e-commerce.
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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.
Design Wanted
MARCH 2, 2022
The Valencia-born brand’s latest designs promote comfort and sustainable practices in equal measure. For Spanish furniture brand Viccarbe, sustainability is a multifaceted objective that requires an all-encompassing approach, which ranges from working with local suppliers to avoid any unnecessary transports to using exclusively sustainable materials.
RetailMinded
MARCH 2, 2022
In the retail industry, robots are commonplace. Many retailers use robots as coworkers in factories, warehouses, and shops. Some even perform critical tasks to complete the entire retail process. But can Robotic Process Automation (RPA) take retail automation to the next level? The retail industry has been employing RPA to smoothen its operations and gain growth momentum to overcome multiple problems.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 2, 2022
Devised by h2o Architectes, the community ‘Studio’ brings together areas for display, education, connection and leisure. Key features Seeking a.
Retail Focus
MARCH 2, 2022
By taking the responsible and analytical tasks of finance to mind, the financial CRM sector is evolving at a rapid speed. . When it comes to the need to systematize and manage the customer details, finding banking and finance software helps to simplify sales operations and improve. The most suitable financial CRM can assist businesses in properly sorting a large quantity of information to efficiently optimize their operations, boost their sales effectiveness, and accelerate their sales process.
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 Design Blog
MARCH 2, 2022
An office designed to serve the specific needs of Ofload, their Sydney space enables open communication and collaboration to provide.
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
Manufacturers have been forced to rethink their strategies ranging from the sourcing of raw materials to the relocation of production units. As the pandemic has highlighted the challenges companies face due to the reliance on a single geography, manufacturers are diversifying and relocating their supply chains to become more resilient. This has led to the emergence of countries and territories in Asia and the ASEAN region as attractive alternatives.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 2, 2022
City Kids is a new childhood education center located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Six preschool classrooms open onto a central double.
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2022
An early pioneer in the beauty and wellness e-commerce industry, Steve Terry has founded, owned and worked with some of the world’s largest digital platforms, such as You and Lyko, as well as operated international hair salon chain Tony & Guy in Sweden. His view on the way we do business, the relationship between brands and their customers, and the importance of holistic consumer and industry offerings is unmatched.
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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 Design Blog
MARCH 2, 2022
Bel Gazma is a foot-operated door opener that offers a sanitary, hassle (& hands) free solution to opening doors. Bel.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 2, 2022
The Korinkyo Hotel was made for comfort where the sweetness of the moment and timelessness are relayed. The intent is.
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