Retail Focus
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The elves have taken over the LEGO store on 5th Avenue, New York. The Christmas window scheme features a creative production line including cranes, cogs, rocket boosters and an x-ray machine. The scheme by Harlequin Design features animatronics and lighting effects which add to the festive feel. Hand-crafted elves’ future throughout the scheme producing LEGO chimneys in time for Christmas. 1 of 5.
DesignWeek
DECEMBER 1, 2022
The jury is still out when it comes to AI’s impact on our future career prospects. Debates have raged aplenty. I’m not sure how I feel at this fledgling stage in the – admittedly impressive – technology’s evolution. Replications of specific art styles, from naïve drawings to detailed oil paintings have been held up as terrifying harbingers of mass redundancy for us mere mortals, with our pens.
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Mindful Design
DECEMBER 14, 2022
We are well into the holidays season, so it’s time to spread the cheer and give your business space a few decorative touches. Seasonal decor is a great way to show that you’re going the extra length to make your customers happy, but it also puts you and your employees in a good mood. So […]. The post Holiday Decor Ideas for Your Business appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 25, 2022
The Retail Food Group (RFG) will pay $5 million to some franchisees of Michel Patisserie stores as part of a court-enforceable undertaking that settles the unconscionable conduct proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It has also agreed to waive franchisee debts related to the purchase of some corporate stores.
Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist
The past three years have forever changed the retail landscape. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment. In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Consumer card spending increased 10.6 per cent year-on-year in 2022, as the lifting of all Covid-19 restrictions encouraged Brits to shop more in-store, eat and drink out, and book holidays abroad. However, the cost-of-living squeeze meant overall retail spend was down compared to 2021, with consumers using smaller basket sizes as a way of managing […].
Compliantia
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The retail sector is facing a turbulent period. With persistent supply chain issues, labor shortages, and fears of a recession, retailers must ensure that the various components of their business—including inventory, staff, and operations—are in top shape. This is particularly true for footwear and apparel retailers. Research cited by RetailDive indicates that consumer spending on goods like apparel, accessories, and footwear declined by 15.7% in 2022.
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Design Wanted
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The Korean designer Lee ye chan has created the Goyo chair, specifically designed to facilitate the practice of meditation, a healthy way to enjoy solitude and […]. The post By sitting in the Goyo chair, the user is able to create a quiet space for meditation appeared first on DesignWanted.
Bay Cities
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Retail POP displays can be excellent marketing and sales tools. However, this doesn’t mean adding one to your marketing plan is a no-brainer.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 29, 2022
As the person who dressed the Sex Pistols, Vivienne Westwood, who died on Thursday at the age of 81, was synonymous with 1970s punk rock, a rebelliousness that remained the hallmark of an unapologetically political designer who became one of British fashion’s biggest names. “Vivienne Westwood died today, peacefully and surrounded by her family, in Clapham, South London.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Convenience store group KeyStore is once again encouraging retailers to engage with children’s nurseries in their area by donating Christmas selection boxes in an initiative inspired last year by long-established retailer Chris Watson of KeyStore Corseford in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, who met with his local nursery and discovered that they do not receive the same financial support as primary and secondary schools.
Speaker: Jenn VandeZande, Head of Digital Engagement Strategy at SAP Customer Experience | Beth Scott, VP, Business Operations - Supply Chain | Nikki Grigsby, PHR, Chief Operations Officer at Syndigo | Levana Wang, Content Creator, Gen Z Expert
Post-2020 life has changed the world in many ways — not the least of which is accelerating our reliance on digital commerce. Furthermore, there's the growth of social commerce, evolution of omnichannel commerce, in-store transformation, and online/offline hybridization, all of which are becoming e-Commerce trends that will inevitably shape the 2022 innovation landscape.
Mindful Design
DECEMBER 21, 2022
With just a few more days left of 2022, and most people already crafting their New Year’s resolutions, there is an increasing appetite for letting go of the old and embracing the new. So, here is something new and worthy of attention in the world of interior design: The 2023 Pantone color of the year […]. The post 2023 Pantone Color of the Year is Bold and Energizing appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Grosvenor has announced that leading British retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S), is to join Liverpool ONE, anchoring South John Street in two floors of the former Debenhams. Set to open in mid-2023, the retail giant is relocating from Church Street to create a 100,000 sq ft store in a move that reaffirms the brand’s commitment to the city centre.
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 28, 2022
This fall semester, I am lucky to take the Ethnography Research Method 12-unit course, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate course (course number: 21A.819), taught […]. The post From Brainstorming to Bodystorming: an applied ethnographic perspective to view co-creation workshops appeared first on DesignWanted.
Theatro
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Link to the Article. The post 5 Ways QR Codes Can Improve Your In-Store Experience in 2023 appeared first on Theatro.
Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree
What trends can online merchants expect after more than two years of exponential growth? Companies must expand on the trends that exploded during the pandemic if they want to see continued growth in their businesses while facing a recessionary economy. From social commerce to BOPIS, the name of the game is to meet and sell to customers wherever they are, through multiple channels.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Department stores and the foodservice sector drove “unprecedented” Boxing Day sales growth across Australia according to data from the Australian Retailers Association and Westpac DataX. And the ARA says the data shows pre-Christmas spending hit a record $74.5 billion – 8.6 per cent ahead of last year, a figure that “defied all expectations”. “This is without a doubt, the biggest festive season spend on record – it is unprecedented,” said ARA chief Paul Zahra.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Unidays is the most popular student discount website, ASOS is the most sought-after brand for student offers and Amazon Prime, Spotify and BoohooMan offer the highest sitewide student discounts overall, according to new research from Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. .
Show Best
DECEMBER 19, 2022
It’s the holiday season, and many people spend much of their time shopping for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. As people shop around popular retail stores, they’ll be drawn to the carefully and beautifully crafted displays and fixture setups showcasing the brand’s popular and in-demand merchandise. At Showbest, we strategically design these eye-catching fixtures to entice visitors and encourage sales.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Landsec , part of The St David’s Partnership, has announced that Penhaligon’s have signed for their first Welsh store at St David’s Cardiff. The luxury British perfume house have launched this week in time for Christmas on The Hayes, St David’s premium retail and leisure mall. Guest experience will be the focus of Penhaligon’s new 420 sq. ft space, with a bespoke interior that is designed to inspire and delight on every visit, a fragrance sommelier bar and an engraving station for a fully custo
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Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Better, faster, greener. 3D-printed houses are revolutionizing the way we think about home construction, offering a sustainable, cost-effective, and highly customizable alternative to traditional building methods. […]. The post Step into the future – 3D-printed houses are here and in high demand appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Works Inc
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As the year comes to a close, we look forward to the new design trends that will shape our future interiors. Trade shows have given us sneak peek into finishes and furnishings, but here is a more in depth look at what to expect according to Interior Design Magazine. 1. Designs That Prioritize the Outdoors Design is not just for the interior, but also the exterior.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 25, 2022
Pet retailers are set to be barred from selling dogs, cats and rabbits in the state of New York come December 2024 under a new law, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, designed to stop the supply of animals from so-called puppy mills. Hochul, a Democrat, said banning pet stores from selling pets will help protect animal welfare and clamp down on abusive, wholesale breeders.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Tokenism, negative stereotyping, feeling that Black people always had to be saved and that the Christmases portrayed were not authentic for actual festive celebrations in their community. These were all major issues called out by the Black community when viewing this year’s Christmas ads.
All Work
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The workplace is designed like a theatre stage where we always have to be ‘On’. . It may be ideal for extroverts, but most offices are missing a place of quiet for those who experience the world in a different way. . Here are simple, cost-efficient ways to create an accessible and neurodiverse-friendly workspace. . We live in a world designed for noisy neurotypical extroverts.
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, has relocated its Solihull showroom to a new larger location in the Touchwood shopping centre. . Located just nine miles east of Birmingham, Solihull has established itself as an attractive metropolitan borough with its own unique character.
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Mushrooms make for a yummy meal, but did you know they can also be used to create stunning product designs? That’s right. Designers all across the […]. The post Projects using the potential of mycelium, a natural alternative to plastic appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Design Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The design of Ferre’s Istanbul offices incorporates green spaces, practical workspace options, and the kitchen appliance manufacturer’s high-end products. Yapi.
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 25, 2022
The Retail Food Group (RFG) will pay $5 million to some franchisees of Michel Patisserie stores as part of a court-enforceable undertaking that settles the unconscionable conduct proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It has also agreed to waive franchisee debts related to the purchase of some corporate stores.
Retail Times
DECEMBER 20, 2022
For any retailer hoping for a year of calm after the upheaval of the pandemic, 2023 isn’t it. Businesses are back on an emergency footing, if they ever left it, to deal with crippling operational issues and a grim economic outlook as they figure out how to best serve customers reeling from the current financial crisis. Nicolas Hammer, co-founder and CEO of customer interaction management specialist, Critizr reveals that technology in the year ahead won’t be focused on retail’s future; instead,
All Work
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Design can spur better productivity, collaboration and improve social bonds, but it’s unlikely that a drastic change in working environment will be immediately mirrored by changes in employee attitudes and behaviors. . Without human due diligence, businesses could find themselves dealing with unexpected reactions as employees return to a transformed office. .
Retail Focus
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Primark, the international fashion retailer, has today opened its first store in Romania at ParkLake Shopping Centre, Bucharest. With an investment of over €10 million in the new store and hundreds of jobs created in the local economy, the opening marks an important milestone for Primark as the retailer enters its 15 th international market. . The much-anticipated flagship store is part of Primark’s ambitious growth plans in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), where the brand already has stores
Design Wanted
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Bees are essential for the health and well-being of our planet, but traditional beehives can be cumbersome and time-consuming to maintain. That’s why we’ve rounded up […]. The post The buzz on bees – our top picks for modern beehives appeared first on DesignWanted.
RetailMinded
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Key facts. DTC baby and toddler brand has achieved 132% growth in a year . Ranked in 4th place on Brightpearl’s Lightning 50 league table + crowned America’s Fastest Growing Online Baby & Toddler Store. Female-led company has used Inventory Planner to accurately forecast demand, bucking the downwards trend for baby brands. Forget the terrible twos – for most baby and toddler brands, the last five years have been a struggle. .
Inside Retail
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Listed online retailer Kogan has bought Brosa, the collapsed online furniture chain for $1.5 million, just a week after it entered voluntary administration. Michael Korda and Richard Tucker of administrators KordaMentha said Kogan was the successful bidder after more than 30 prospective buyers expressed an interest in the stricken chain. Kogan said Brosa would be relaunched with an expanded range and value and maintain its brand and website.
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