Mindful Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

It is always better to start the complicated journey of building your business with a clear understanding of what you should expect. Whether you want to open a new restaurant, store or dessert shop, or to simply update your old one, knowing the ins and outs of the commercial interior design process will help you […] The post From Concept to Completion – The Commercial Interior Design Process Explained appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2023

To revitalise Sydney’s Haymarket and Chinatown streets and public spaces, The City of Sydney has launched a $44 million plan following consultation with 1150 residents. The initiative includes a grant program to improve shopfront facades on Dixon Street, public domain improvements, lighting and public art, a grant for community-led initiatives and a new City of Sydney coordinator to assist local businesses.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 10, 2023

the new bookshop reinvention by migliore+servetto integrates with the exhibits and the monumental context of the space. The post vibrant metal sheeting and patterned tapestries adorn store by migliore+servetto in rome’s colosseum appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 31, 2023

British luxury brand Burberry has renovated its New Bond Street store , which has been decorated with a minimalist scheme that is populated with striking contemporary furniture. Set on a prominent spot on the corner of New Bond Street and Conduit Street in central London, the 22,000-square-metre store is split across three levels. Burberry's flagship store is located on New Bond Street The flagship store has a minimal open-plan interior that is characterised by stark white floor, walls and ceili

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 30, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The world of e-commerce constantly gives rise to unique challenges and opportunities not felt by the high street. But this sector is also rapidly moving, and sometimes half the battle can lie in merely keeping up with the latest techniques and approaches to effective online retail in the 2020s.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 29, 2023

Design firm Leadoff Studio and Spora Health introduce Momma’s Kit – a health monitoring system aiming to reduce Black maternal mortality rates with the help of […] The post Momma’s Kit is here to cut maternal mortality rates among Black women appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2023

American apparel brands Ann Taylor, Loft, and Talbots have merged into a new group, Knitwell. Combined, these companies generate more than US$3 billion in annual sales. Steering this new venture, Lizanne Kindler, Talbots’s current CEO has been appointed executive chair and CEO of KnitWell Group. She will be supported by a team of executives within the office of the executive chair.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 12, 2023

the practice emphasizes this duality by injecting color gradients that recall a magnetic field. The post vang studios weaves raw & polished elements into tech-inspired store in argentina appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 12, 2023

Slight variations in tone and texture differentiate surfaces inside the PJ Lobster glasses store in Barcelona , which Spanish interiors studio El Departamento has finished entirely in green. The shop in the El Born district features walls, floors and stuccoed ceilings all covered in soft, tranquil tones of seafoam green, creating an immersive experience designed to challenge the eye.

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RetailMinded

AUGUST 17, 2023

ASD Market Week, the nation’s premier consumer goods trade show connecting retailers and vendors across categories that include home goods, apparel, accessories, beauty and more, will once again welcome the Independent Retailer + Sellers Conference produced by Retail Minded. Among the speakers at the upcoming Independent Retailer + Sellers Conference include the following industry leaders: + Izabella Ritz, CEO of Ritz Momentum + CJ Rosenbaum, Founder and Partner at Amazon Sellers Attorney

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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.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 18, 2023

Drawing from a rich familial history and a deep-seated understanding of the craft, Francesco Favaretto sheds light on the magnetic allure of furniture design, where creativity […] The post Bridging cultural nuances and manufacturing challenges with Favaretto Francesco appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

AUGUST 17, 2023

A longer version of this blog post originally appeared as an article in Retail TouchPoints: Policing Your Brand on Online Marketplaces: an Intellectual Property Guide for Retailers. Further duplication is not permitted. Retailers often face brand policing challenges on online resale platforms such as Wayfair, Overstock.com, and eBay. Resellers account for a significant portion of retail sales on these websites.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2023

Consumers hold firm expectations that environmental sustainability and social responsibility should be at the forefront of everything from executive strategy, to day-to-day operations. This is set to become even more important as Gen Z becomes the dominant consumer audience. Notably, over 60 per cent of this demographic feels a personal responsibility over decisions that contribute to a better world – with this informing and shaping their purchasing habits.

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Design Boom

AUGUST 1, 2023

F.O.G. Architecture designs playful retail space in shanghai F.O.G architecture has designed a lively retail interior for the upscale fashion brand Xiaozhuo in Shanghai. Through a thoughtful renovation of the existing store, the architects have breathed new life into the space by infusing it with the brand’s distinctive colors – red, yellow, blue, and […] The post F.O.G architecture sews sculptural buttons onto lively retail interior in shanghai appeared first on designboom | a

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Retail Times

AUGUST 16, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! UK shoppers propensity to be influenced by ads at the shelf-edge is growing, as consumer demand and retailer adoption of retail media networks in-store increases, the latest research from ADvendio, the leading omnichannel advertising solution provider, shows.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 9, 2023

Chinese architecture studio FOG Architecture has completed a shop for local fashion boutique Xiaozhuo on Julu Road in central Shanghai that features oversized buttons and zippers. The 300-square-metre shop features tactile surfaces and playful motifs that reference the process of tailoring. The fashion boutique is located in central Shanghai FOG Architecture used a glazed facade to open up the front of the shop, allowing plenty of natural daylight into the space while blurring the line between t

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 18, 2023

At the forefront of IKEA hackers stands Adam Miklosi, a Hungarian industrial designer of considerable renown. Collaborating with the German additive manufacturing studio Enable 3D, Adam […] The post Uppgradera: unlocking IKEA product hacks with the power of 3D Printing appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Compliantia

AUGUST 9, 2023

You work for a retailer and have been tasked with finding a software solution. I’ll go straight to the point. Skip the tradeshow-ware and try before you buy. What is “tradeshow-ware”? You have seen it, far too often unfortunately. Tradeshow-ware is software you see at the trade show. It’s hard to miss. Smiley people are on the booth, and they are all wearing the same branded tee-shirt.

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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.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2023

Electronics and furniture retailer Harvey Norman Holdings says its profits declined in FY23 due to increasing cost pressures and softening demand. The company, which owns and operates the Harvey Norman, Domayne and Joyce Mayne brands, reported total system sales revenue of $9.193 billion with EBITDA of $1.13 billion and tax-paid profit of $539.52 million, down 33.5 per cent for the year to June 30.

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RetailMinded

AUGUST 24, 2023

In recent years, the retail industry has experienced a sea of transformation. As businesses continually evolve to meet customer expectations, they rely on technology to stay afloat. Whether it’s to ensure timely delivery of products or create a more personalized shopping experience, technology’s role is undeniable. Especially now, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) moving from experimental stages to active implementation in various industries, retailers are on the cusp of a revolution

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Retail Times

AUGUST 10, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! High-street retailer Wilko has today (August 10th) collapsed into administration after failing to find rescuers or emergency investment, putting more than 12,000 jobs at risk. The privately-owned company, which sells a wide range of branded goods at reduced prices, secured a £40 million lifeline at the beginning of the year from Hilco UK, but has spent r

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AUGUST 4, 2023

Fashion brand Bottega Veneta has opened a store on London's Sloane Street that draws on materials, furniture and design techniques from Italy's Veneto region. Located at the base of a nine-storey 1920s red brick apartment complex, the store sits behind a white-rendered frontage with doric column-style detailings. The store is located on Sloane Street It was opened as the first store to implement Matthieu Blazy's vision for the brand and its physical retail locations, following his appointment as

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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.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 9, 2023

From an AI-driven brain-computer interface to a light installation advocating sustainable habits, the projects showcased at Sónar+D 2023 emphasize the transformative power of design in navigating […] The post Intriguing installations and vibrant interplays from Sónar+D 2023 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Compliantia

AUGUST 28, 2023

I live in the center of Toronto’s Greektown neighborhood. In a place like this, you’d think I could find a good Gyro. Let me assure you, Alexandros does not disappoint in this regard. The gyro is tender, juicy, and perfectly garlicky. But what I love the best about Alexandros is the feeling of getting a masterclass in hospitality with a gyro on the side.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2023

The fashion industry has long found itself in a race to be the fastest. But increasingly, next-day and same-day delivery are being pushed to move at a rapid pace. The latest brand to capitalise on this trend is luxury fashion house Incu, which, in a partnership with Uber Direct, can now deliver its products to customers in under two hours. The offer is, so far, restricted to delivery within select areas of Sydney and Melbourne: being sourced from the business’ Sydney Galeries and Melbourne CBD a

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RetailMinded

AUGUST 28, 2023

Private label sellers are making their mark in the ever-expanding world of commerce across Canada and the rest of the world. They bring unique products to the market, build brand identities, and create loyal customer bases. But amidst the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship, most private label sellers often overlook the role of trademarking in brand protection.

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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.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 7, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Kenco, the £134 million coffee brand, is expanding and diversifying its well-loved speciality range with two new plant-based coffees: Kenco Plant-Based Oat and Almond Latte. Aiming to drive incremental category growth by appealing to a younger shopper, the new launch addresses the need for a great tasting, plant-based frothy coffee to be enjoyed at home.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

Influencer marketing has become a potent strategy for businesses wanting to connect with their customers. For example, Nike’s marketing strategy is based on almost entirely influencer marketing, beginning with its partnership with Michael Jordan and continuing with new rising athletes. The difficulty marketers face is finding the right influencers to collaborate with.

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Design Wanted

AUGUST 2, 2023

Introducing Mario Cucinella, a visionary figure in the realm of architecture, whose innovative approach transcends conventional boundaries. The architect’s belief in the importance of addressing environmental […] The post Exploring the path from sustainability to aesthetics – interview with Mario Cucinella appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Mindful Design

AUGUST 2, 2023

When trying to define and communicate your brand, you may tend to think about marketing strategies, product packaging, unique products or services you want to offer, or even the specific relationship you want to build with your customers. While all these help express your brand, there is one more tool that is not only effective […] The post How to Incorporate Your Company’s Brand into Your Commercial Interior Design appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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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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