Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Mosaic Brands will unlikely be able to pay its creditors, including suppliers and landlords, for goods and services supplied before October 28 last year, when the fashion retailer entered administration and receivership. Even secured creditors look to be out of pocket. “There is not expected to be sufficient funds from the realisation of assets to pay amounts owed to secured creditors in full,” said FTI Consulting, the voluntary administrators of Mosaic Brands.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Research from inclusive payments platform, Ecommpay, has found that merchants place more value on the practical elements of a payment provision than on a personal recommendation or even cost. Over half (57%) of merchant respondents selected functionality as one of their top three criteria when choosing a payment provider. This was followed by 53% choosing reliability and 51% speed.

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Design Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

each material in the studioboom's palette amplifies the other to create an expression of the paris texas identity. The post stone, steel, and concrete converge in studioboom’s bold milan showroom for paris texas appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Mindful Design

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Generally catering to a younger crowd, boba tea shops are social hubs, Instagram hotspots, and fast-paced businesses that need a well-thought-out layout to thrive. Striking the right balance between aesthetics and efficiency means you’ll be able to serve as many customers as possible, make your employees’ job easier, and end up with happy customers.

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Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! As more families choose to shop at M&S, the retailer has invested in the price of over 300 family favourite products – as it re-affirms its commitment to delivering trusted value and everyday low prices on the products that matter most to its 32m customers.

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All Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Restrooms are essential for employee wellness, offering moments of respite and comfort. Modern restrooms need upgrades like better privacy, ventilation, and amenities to improve experiences. Office designs should incorporate fitness-friendly features and strategically placed restrooms to boost morale, creativity, and physical activity. This article was written by PLASTARC s Melissa Marsh for Work Design Magazine.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Retail Consultant | Published author | Visiting lecturer An Exploration of Neo-Surrealism This year, the Maison & Objet fair took a bold turn with its theme, Sur/Reality. This neo-surrealist concept, as surprising as it is inspiring, perfectly embodies the fair’s mission: to push the boundaries of commerce, encourage the discovery of unexpected products, and delight visitors at every moment.

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Design Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

the casa LOEWE shanghai tiles are made from materials sourced from the mountains of eastern spain. The post casa LOEWE shanghai opens with facade clad in 35,536 individual golden ceramic tiles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Mindful Design

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If the dream of opening your ice cream store, caf, or dessert shop seems like a daunting task, look no further than Fun Foods Canada to lighten your load. Based in Ontario, Canada, this all-in-one supplier destination is dedicated to supporting foodservice businesses. With an impressive selection of products from tapioca pearls and soft […] The post Hassle-Free Solutions for Your Dessert Store – Interview with a One-Stop Supplier appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Dezeen

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Shoe brand Veja's Brooklyn store by local studio Office JDY features lime-plaster walls and displays, exposed brickwork and an outdoor courtyard wrapped in red-coloured wood. The French footwear company's Williamsburg space was outfitted to reflect its "sustainability-focused ethos and minimalist aesthetic", according to Office JDY. The building's original materials including red brick, concrete blocks and plaster were left exposed in the open sales floor The studio left much of the single-store

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research from American Express reveals three key trends in how UK consumers plan to prioritise their spend in the year ahead. Surveying 2,000 adults, the findings include: Experience Seekers:Brits are looking forward to an experience-filled 2025, with appetite for attending bigger events alongside smaller, regular treats.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Transitioning one of Australias leading beauty retailers from a pureplay e-commerce operation to a truly entrenched omnichannel business has been a really positive experience, Sacha Laing, Adore Beauty CEO, told Inside Retail. Becoming an integrated omnichannel retailer meant that a lot of the businesss back-end processes had to be re-engineered with its brand partners and internal teams.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Renowned men’s personal care brand, Dr Squatch has achieved international success leading on from its partnership with J&J Global Fulfilment. Dr Squatch, which had already achieved an astounding level of success in the United States, partnered with one of the UKs leading eCommerce fulfilment specialists, J&J Global Fulfilment to support growth in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia.

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Design Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

a balance of openness and enclosure defines the spatial experience. The post funnel-shaped openings bring light within songmont retail space by archstudio in beijing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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CAAD

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

How Location Defines the Personality of a Retail Space Store design is not just about aesthetics or functionality; it reflects the environment in which it is located. Local architecture, climate, culture, and consumer habits all influence the configuration of commercial spaces. Brands like Aesop have understood this dynamic and made it their signature, designing each store as a tribute to its location.

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Retail Bound

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

I saw my first magic show when I was a 4th grader. It was at a county fair and the magician, dressed in a multicolored clown suit, asked for volunteers and no one raised their hands. “Anyone? Anyone? This is a super cool trick!” Sadly, his warm enthusiasm was met with icy silence. I felt so bad for him and vowed to never be in that position when I grew up.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hilda Jackson, resident of Holbrook Hall care home in Derbyshire, celebrated her 105thbirthday with a vibrant rave, complete with glowsticks, a birthday cake and a mountain of party food and decorations courtesy of Aldi.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Last year, retailers worldwide grappled with stockouts, overstocking, and shrinkage. This year, the challenge remains just as pressing. As supply chains grow more complex and consumer expectations shift, maintaining the right inventory balance is becoming increasingly difficult and the cost of getting it wrong is high. Lost sales, frustrated customers, and weakened brand loyalty are all at stake.

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Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A garden water pump is an essential tool for anyone looking to maintain their garden efficiently. Whether you’re watering plants, emptying a pond, or handling drainage issues, selecting the right water pump for your needs is crucial. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the different types of garden water pumps available and how to choose the one that suits your outdoor requirements.

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Design Boom

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

the velvety yet granular green hues of the dessert appear across paint, terrazzo, and mosaics, accented with berry red fixtures above. The post lime-green engulfs museLAB’s curving display systems at sorbet showroom in mumbai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Adeera partners with the Architecture and Design Commission to reflect Saudi culture in its hotel brands Stefan Leser Adeera CEO & Dr. Sumayah Al-Soliman ADC CEO sign an MoU Hotel Management Company Adeera , has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Architecture and Design Commission (ADC), marking a strategic partnership to authentically reflect Saudi Arabias rich culture in Adeeras hotel brands.

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CAAD

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A Paradigm Shift in Retail Design Retail is undergoing a revolution. The transformation of commercial spaces into retail parks is a growing trend that responds to new consumer habits and the need for immersive experiences. Far from traditional enclosed shopping malls , these new formats aim to connect with the environment and offer a more open, flexible, and sustainable shopping experience.

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Speaker: David Nisbet, 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

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Marylebone is welcoming some exciting new arrivals at Concord Londons rare new development, Marylebone Square, in the heart of the village. Following the completion of the areas first entire, newly created city block for more than 50 years, independent coffee specialist, Special Guests, healthcare brand, Neko Health, Swiss brand, USM Modular Furniture, s

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Panthera Group is set to sell the Terrace Central Shopping Centre in the Hunter Valley, hoping to attract bids from private, syndicate and institutional investors. Besides a Woolworths supermarket and BWS liquor store, which account for 51 per cent of turnover and have signed a lease renewal through to 2032 the centre is home to The Reject Shop, Australia Post, a medical centre, pharmacy, and other retailers, with non-discretionary retail.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Iconic denim lifestyle brand Levi’s has unveiled a unique storefront takeover – the largest of its kind in Europe – with premium London department store celebrating the campaign launch of REIIMAGINE Chapter II, featuring global icon, Beyonc. Situated on London’s buzzing Oxford Street, the new collaboration sees Levi’s reaffirming its place at the centre of culture and its continued commitment to creating elevated experiences through wholesale partnerships.

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Design Boom

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

semi-exterior spaces and wood elements connect LAB with neighboring buildings. The post architrip’s retail space curves between two existing shops in fukushima appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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

Shopping

Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Nitin Nadukandy, CEO of HTS Interiors, highlights the importance of balancing technology with human creativity and personal relationships in design Nitin Nadukandy, Founder and CEO of HTS Interiors Nitin Nadukandy, Founder and CEO of HTS Interiors , underscores the need for a balance between technology and human expertise in design. He emphasises that while digital tools enhance efficiency, personal relationships, and creativity remain essential to successful outcomes.

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Retail Works Inc

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor? Tulips Everywhere – Think tulips and lots of them. Imagine hundreds of silk tulips packed into metal buckets, painted containers, or glass vases. Scatter them throughout your store: a dozen on pedestals in the window, more on tables, shelves, and countertops.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Raju Sauces, a Manchester-based start-up, has secured listings in Ocado and Selfridges London for itsrange of sauces, which fuse favours from different cultures. The three-strong line-up: Hot Lime Pickle, Sweet Chilli Mango and Tangy Tamarind BBQ sauce are already available in delis and c-stores, as well as online.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Australians are expected to spend a record $535 million on Valentine’s Day presents for their loved ones this year. According to the Australian Retailers Association, 3.8 million Australians intend to buy gifts for their special people this year, spending $70 million (up to 15 per cent) on last year. This marks the first time that Valentine’s Day spending has exceeded $500 million.

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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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