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10 iF design award 2021 winners spark beauty design with gadgets galore

Design Boom

from a groovy smart shaver to a personalized make-up app, we pick 10 design award winners from 2021 that make grooming sessions a whole lot more fun. The post 10 iF design award 2021 winners spark beauty design with gadgets galore appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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China’s Shein lacks disclosures, made false statements about factories

Inside Retail

Shein, the fast-growing Chinese online retailer, has not made public disclosures about working conditions along its supply chain that are required by law in Australia or the United Kingdom. And the company until recently falsely stated on its website that conditions in the factories it uses were certified by international labour standards bodies, Reuters has found.

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Cadogan signs Soho Home Studio flagship

Retail Focus

Cadogan today announces the signing of Soho Home Studio to the King’s Road, Chelsea – set to open in September 2021. This will be Soho Home’s first flagship for the homeware brand from Soho House. In addition to showcasing Soho Home’s collections, the interiors destination will offer a new retail concept, providing access to interior design services, a programme of workshops and events, and a rotating gallery of member collaborations for customers to discover and enjoy.

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The V&A is turning its Alice in Wonderland exhibition into a film

Design Week

The V&A has announced it is adapting its blockbuster Alice in Wonderland exhibition for cinema release later this year. Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser opened at the London museum earlier this year, after considerable delays posed by the pandemic. The exhibition charts the 157 years of Lewis Carroll’s tale, exploring origins, adaptations and reinventions. “A great experience of the show” Exhibition curator Kate Bailey has worked with broadcaster Andi Oliver to present the fi

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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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Ferrero gears up for Christmas with new launches

Talking Retail

Confectionery company Ferrero has unveiled a range of new products for its Christmas 2021 portfolio. New for Ferrero’s Rocher range is a Grand Rocher Dark; a 125g dark chocolate Ferrero Rocher, retailing at £5, which the company said is “ideal for gifting and sharing”. The launch will be supported by POS and digital assets. Thorntons. This story continues at Ferrero gears up for Christmas with new launches.

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Designing a typeface for the visually impaired

Design Week

According to the US’ Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , approximately 4.2 million Americans have a visual impairment. Vision disabilities are expected to rise around the world in part because of population growth and ageing, according to WHO. When New York-based design studio Applied Design rebranded the Braille Institute of America (BIA), its design team struggled to find a typeface that was both “extremely legible” and stylistically appropriate for the organis

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Google and Stink Studios reveal rebranded issue-reporting platform Bug Hunters

Design Week

London-based Stink Studios has designed Bug Hunters, a new Google-based platform for security researchers. The programme – previously known as the Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) – allows security researchers to report bugs in Google platforms for financial reward. Since VRP’s creation ten years ago, over 11,000 bugs have been reported and almost $30,000 million (£21.5 million) has been handed out to around 2,000 researchers worldwide.

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Little Caesar’s Plans Expansion into Denver

VMS

Little Caesar’s (Detroit) announced its plans to open at least 15 new units in Denver by 2024, according to a company press release. The company that operates both franchise and company-owned stores already has more than 30 locations in the city. Craig Sherwood, VP of U.S. Development at Little Caesars, says, “Our franchise business model … is perfectly suited for the active, on-the-go Denver community.

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?ADM and Nourished prioritise personalized nutrition

Retail Times

According to ADM research, 49% of consumers believe every individual is unique and requires a customised approach to their diet. Indeed, each gut microbiome is as distinct as a fingerprint and intricately linked to our overall health and wellness. This awareness has given rise to personalized nutrition and startups like Remedy Health, a dietary supplement company that specialises in 3D printing of personalized wellness solutions, notably its Nourished brand of customisable gummy vitamins.

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Asda CEO Steps Down Early

VMS

Asda (London) announced its Chief Executive Roger Burnley has officially stepped down from his position six months ahead of schedule, reports Reuters. There is no successor in place. About a month after being bought by Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart by a private equity-backed deal in February, joint owners TDR Capital and brothers Zuber and Mohsin Issa announced Burnley would depart the company after Asda had fully transitioned to its new owners and a successor was named.

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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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Factory-inspired desk accessories for powering up at work

Design Wanted

A power plant humidifier and a truck-shaped USB stick, Jaehong Park has created a collection of office accessories inspired by the productivity of factory work. The parallel between factory labour and working in an office is a surprisingly bleak starting point for a collection of desk accessories, especially desk accessories that look like this. Created by Korean industrial designer Jaehong Park, the Factory Objects collection is a playful take on mundane office items inspired by the commonality

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DPD UK announces acquisition of CitySprint

Retail Times

DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network and CitySprint, the UK’s premier same day delivery company, today announce that CitySprint will become part of DPDgroup, subject to regulatory clearance.

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How Cloud Computing Is Driving the Future of Retail Innovation

VMS

N OT THAT MANY years ago, during an awards ceremony at the International Retail Design Conference (IRDC), there was an audible gasp from the audience when VMSD magazine named Amazon as its 2017 VMSD/Peter Glen Retailer of the Year. It’s interesting how time and a pandemic has shifted all of that thinking to the present, where Amazon Web Services (AWS) is viewed not a foe, but as an enabling friend.

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Shoppers using more food stores but worry about inflation, says IGD

Talking Retail

Shoppers are using a wider range of stores for their food and groceries than at any time since the end of 2018, according to figures from the IGD industry think-tank. The number of food and grocery shops used by shoppers has risen to 13, which is the highest level since December 2018. The shift in. This story continues at Shoppers using more food stores but worry about inflation, says IGD.

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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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Shoppers return to pre-pandemic shopping around habits, IGD reveals

Retail Times

Following the further lifting of restrictions, ‘shopping around’ for food and grocery items has increased and is now higher than pre-pandemic levels according to ShopperVista – provider of trusted shopper insights to category, insight and commercial professionals – from IGD.

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Burberry, London

Retail Store Windows

We recently included the incredible new Knightsbridge store for this brand which we thought looked absolutely stunning. The brands other store along Bond street appears to be undergoing some renovations with this store along Regents street and just a stones throw away probably has the old concept (?). Anyway, digital screens are the main focal point to this scheme and we've made a short video if the installation below so that you can appreciate it in all its glory Check out our fantastic sponsor

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General retail footfall figures still fail to recover fully, says BRC

Talking Retail

The British Retail Consortium’s (BRC’s) latest general retail footfall figures show a decline of 0.4% in July compared with June. There is a bigger fall of 28% if you compare July this year with July two years ago, pre-pandemic. The high street continues to be hardest hit of the retail sectors on the two-year comparison, This story continues at General retail footfall figures still fail to recover fully, says BRC.

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The Midcounties Co-operative launches initiative to help feed more than 7,000 children over the summer holidays

Retail Times

The Midcounties Co-operative has partnered with three local councils to help feed more than 7,000 children over the summer holidays as part of its mission to tackle food poverty.

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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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Mondel?z unveils latest launches for Christmas 2021

Talking Retail

Mondel?z International has added several new launches to its Christmas portfolio, including new products from Cadbury Dairy Milk, Maynards Bassets and its biscuit range. Within the self-treat segment, Mondel?z is bringing back Cadbury Puds, individually wrapped chocolate balls filled with a hazelnut truffle and rice crisp pieces (35g; 60p). The launch aims to “bring new.

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High Design: an all-in-one hitter, smoking pipe and water bong

Design Wanted

Earthn is a modular smoking accessory riding the wave of cannabis-inspired design caused by the growing marijuana industry. With recreational marijuana legal in nearly half of US states and medical marijuana a rapidly growing industry, cannabis-related businesses are on the rise. As a result, designers are finding new ways to present, store and enjoy marijuana, with a sleek, contemporary, and functional approach , from luxury marijuana smoking pipes to techy vape pens.

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Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co hits 60 million sandwiches

Talking Retail

Spar’s north of England wholesaler James Hall & Co has produced more than 60 million sandwiches since it started making them in 2009, it announced this week The wholesaler said it is now making more than 21,000 sandwiches a day at its purpose-built distribution centre in Preston. Peter Dodding, sales and marketing director, said: “We. This story continues at Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co hits 60 million sandwiches.

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CCAD Launches First-of-its-Kind Graduate Program in Retail Design

Retail Design Institute

Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) plans to prepare leaders who can re-envision the retail industry’s future and solve some of its biggest challenges through a new graduate program. CCAD’s Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Retail Design launches in January 2022 and is the first of its kind in the nation. A number of Retail Design Institute members are serving the Columbus, Ohio-based college and its new program as advisors.

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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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Two Drifters Distillery unveils rebrand furthering reputation as world’s most sustainable rum

Retail Times

Two Drifters Distillery, the world’s first carbon negative distillery, is on a mission to become as sustainable as possible, with its new rebrand giving more than a nod to the brand’s eco-friendly ethos.

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Engine Room Turns Two!

Greater Group

Engine Room , Greater Group’s sister company and marketing partner, is turning two this year. Spearheaded by Ryan Arrowsmith and Andres Varela, Engine Room has seen impressive growth since its establishment in 2019 and is making waves as one of the fastest-growing performance marketing agencies in the Asia Pacific. Over the past two years, the team has expanded across Asia and Australia and has just cut the ribbon on their very own office space in Bali.

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Klarna launches experiential consumer activation in Manchester to educate on social media advertising guidelines

Retail Times

Klarna, the leading global banking, payments and shopping service, is launching an experiential activation in the heart of Manchester to raise awareness amongst consumers and inuencers regarding social media advertising guidelines.

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GG’s Annual Bastille Day Celebrations

Greater Group

Greater Group’s annual Bastille Day lunch is always a highlight on the social calendar, and this year was no different. Hosted in Melbourne, the event was slightly smaller than usual to adhere to lockdown regulations. Nevertheless, the smaller group gathering turned out to be a great success as guests were able to socialise authentically and build new connections that will go a long way.

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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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Tilda launches first Impact Report, to highlight the brand’s commitment to responsible sourcing, manufacturing and packaging

Retail Times

In its 50th year of trading, Tilda® calls for honesty, transparency and pre-competitive spirit to tackle the climate crisis as it launches its first ever Impact Report.

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Breaking Down the Product Barrier for DIYers

Tusco Display

What does product placement offer to the DIYer? If you’ve taken on a DIY project yourself, you know that preparation is half the journey. A well-designed custom display for building material products can provide a convenient, hands-on experience. This ensures the customer has access to the products they need, without shopping from one end of the store to another.

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Wild West saddles up with Brightpearl and Shopify to spur online growth

Retail Times

Western boot brand Wild West has chosen Brightpearl to support its rapid growth as a Shopify-powered multichannel retailer.

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Kroger to Add “Ghost Kitchens” to Stores

VMS

The Kroger Co. announced it will add “ghost kitchens” to its stores, enabling shoppers to order freshly prepared food for takeout and delivery. Operated by Kitchen United, the restaurant kitchens at participating Kroger locations will feature up to six local, regional or national restaurant brands. When placing an order using the Kitchen United website or app, or on-site via ordering kiosks, customers can select items from each on-site restaurant to create a customized order on a single receipt.

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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.