September, 2021

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tokujin yoshioka-designed issey miyake store in kyoto connects innovation with tradition

Design Boom

the new a-poc able issey miyake store opens today in kyoto. The post tokujin yoshioka-designed issey miyake store in kyoto connects innovation with tradition appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Luxury brand Hermès targeted by animal rights protestors

Inside Retail

The backlash toward leather-good brand Hermès has sparked protests around the world from affiliates of PETA after footage emerged last week of the “barbaric” conditions of its crocodile farm suppliers. In Paris, London and New York, PETA activists stood outside Hermès stores in crocodile masks, holding bloodied handbags and signs, protesting the business to stop the poor treatment of animals.

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Creative Retail Awards Shortlist 2021

Retail Focus

After an exciting process of reviewing a record amount of entries, the shortlist for the third Creative Retail Awards has been revealed. The Awards recognise and reward innovation and excellence in retail design and experience from around the world. The winners and highly commended entries will be announced at a unique awards ceremony to be held at Proud Embankment on 14th October 2021.

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Mr. P gets a haircut in “simplified” Pringles rebrand

Design Week

Pringles UK has revealed a rebrand, introducing a new version of its Mr. P mascot for the first time in 20 years. The new look has been created by design studio Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) and timed for the 30th anniversary of the crisp’s UK launch. It includes a new logo and updated packaging. Pringles’ previous logo (left) and the updated version (right) The original Mr.

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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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Home deliveries hit £1m in less than two years for Scottish retailer

Talking Retail

A One Stop franchisee in Scotland has hit £1m worth of sales through Snappy Shopper in less than two years. Adeil Hussain went through the £1m mark in just 20 months at his store in Airbles, Motherwell. Hussain has racked up over 19,660 orders and 800 customers. He said: “The figures really speak for themselves. We’ve. This story continues at Home deliveries hit £1m in less than two years for Scottish retailer.

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Candy Kittens welcomes vegan gummy range Gourmies to growing squad of sweets

Retail Times

Cult confectionery brand, Candy Kittens is today announcing a new gummy range - Gourmies. The delicious new product line is available in three exotic flavours, Orchard Apple & Dragon Fruit, Sweet Raspberry & Guava, and Blood Orange & Pomegranate, with every sweet jam-packed with flavour and a delightful gimme-more texture.

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Aussies to spend $11 billion this Christmas – almost half online

Inside Retail

Retailers have 11 billion reasons to look forward to this Christmas period, according to the Australian Retailers Association. Aussies are expected to spend an average of $726 each, with most (79 per cent) preparing to spend the same or more than they did last year, according to joint research by the ARA and Roy Morgan. This is compared to last year’s expectations, which saw Aussies wanting to spend around $500 each.

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Tommy Hilfiger relaunches Berlin flagship

Retail Focus

Located on Kurfürstendamm, in the centre of the city, the Tommy Hilfiger Berlin flagship store has undergone an extensive refurbishment and expansion to include a Tommy’s Coffee and will even include a 40-seat cinema in the near future. Tommy Hilfiger worked with rpa: group to refit the 476 sq.m of retail space which will includes the brand’s entire menswear and womenswear ranges. .

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Network Rail launches £12,000 bike parking design competition

Design Week

Network Rail and the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) have put out an open call to designers to develop a pop-up bike parking solution for railway stations. In the last decade, Network Rail says stations have experienced a “significant increase” in the demand for bike parking. This has coincided with the widespread implantation of “pop-up bike lanes” across cities. “Creative and innovative” solution sought.

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Mondel?z International unveils plastic reduction plans

Talking Retail

Mondel?z International is set to roll out new packaging for its Cadbury Dairy Milk brand, made from 30% recycled plastic. The packaging will be rolled out across more than 28 million sharing bars in 2022, as part of a broader global commitment to reduce the use of virgin plastic material in its overall packaging portfolio. This story continues at Mondel?

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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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M&M’s New Flagship in the Mall of America Was Made for Brand Fans

VMS

N O OTHER CANDY BRAND represents the joy and color of American culture quite like M&M’s. A sweet store staple since 1941, the irresistible candy is now among the most recognizable chocolate brands in the world. Eighty years later, M&M’s has become the new kid on the block for Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. The latest flagship, designed by Landor & Fitch, is an embodiment of what the brand is all about: fun, colorful, shareable, innovative and for everyone who loves chocolate.

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Superdrug announces exclusive launch of four new black owned brands

Retail Times

This August, Superdrug is pleased to be welcoming four new black founded haircare brands to it’s exclusive haircare offering, instore and online – Nylahs Naturals, Afrocenchix, Mielle Organics and Flora & Curl, available only at Superdrug.

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Adore Beauty founder Kate Morris co-creates purpose-led private equity firm

Inside Retail

Kate Morris has co-founded a new private equity firm in an effort to knock down the walls she faced as a female founder raising capital for Adore Beauty. The new venture, Glow Capital Partners, aims to help purpose-led founders make a positive impact through business, according to Morris. “My experience as a woman founder trying to raise capital was one of walking into rooms full of men in suits,” said Morris.

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Crep Collection Club & Vanilla make bricks and mortar debuts at Bluewater

Retail Focus

Landsec has announced the launch of two new retail concepts at Bluewater in Kent. Crep Collection Club, the trend-led sneaker specialists, have opened their first standalone store, whilst accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla has launched its debut space at the destination, following the success of its established online and concession presence. Located adjacent to Jo Malone on the Upper Guild Hall, the 1,042 sq ft Crep Collection Club flagship store represents a bricks and mortar debut for t

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

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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New Scouts division Squirrels away hidden symbol in identity

Design Week

Supple Studio has designed the identity for the Squirrels, a new branch of the Scouts aimed at four and five-year-olds. The group will be the first new addition to the Scouts’ roster since the Beaver Scouts were introduced in the 1980s. Its focus will be on supporting early years children, particularly after the isolation caused by pandemic-induced lockdowns.

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Formula 1 engineering helps improve convenience store fridges

Talking Retail

Southern Co-op is installing motor-racing technology to help cut the loss of cold air from the fridges in its stores, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The regional co-operative is putting the technology in 96 stores and using it to reduce cold air being lost into the aisles. The technology, developed by motor racing engineer Wirth Research, This story continues at Formula 1 engineering helps improve convenience store fridges.

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First Public Lands Concept to Open

VMS

Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Penn.) will celebrate the grand opening of its first Public Lands store in in Cranberry Township, near Pittsburgh, Penn., on Sept. 24, according to a press release. Public Lands is a new specialty concept for the sporting goods retailer created to help more people explore and protect this country’s public lands. The 50,000-square-foot store will feature a 30-foot rock climbing wall, in-store gear repair and rental and specialized shops dedicated to activities l

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Amazon Career Day 2021 – more than one million people applied for a job at Amazon globally

Retail Times

Amazon has announced that over one million people applied for a job at Amazon globally as part of Career Day 2021 – with around 30,000 people applying in the UK. The virtual event attracted job seekers from around 40 European countries. In the span of 24 hours, more than 2,000 Amazon recruiters offered 30,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions globally with participants in order to provide job seekers with professional advice to start, transition, or grow their careers whether they want to work

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

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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Most Australians still see ‘shopping’ as in-store, not online: Shopify

Inside Retail

Almost half of Australian shoppers now use online search and websites to discover new brands, and one in ten do so through social media, according to a new report by Shopify. Online shopping habits have changed a lot in the last few years, with the acceleration caused by the Covid-19 crisis shifting the way consumers view the channel. In Shopify’s ‘This is a store’ survey, 83 per cent of all shoppers said it is crucial that a brand now have an online presence, while 7 per cent said it only matte

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Arc’teryx opens new London store in Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specialising in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, continues its retail expansion in Europe with a new London store. The new Arc’type store in Covent Garden Long Acre will feature a rebranded micro-store concept, centred around 22 of the brand’s most renowned designs. The latest store, which opened on September 1, joins six other Arc’teryx Arc’type stores globally alongside the Arc’teryx brand store in London, Piccadilly Circus.

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Uncovering the women that design history forgot

Design Week

“It’s amazing how many people in this book have done extraordinary things, but who aren’t taught to us in design school,” says Dr Jane Hall of her new book, Woman Made. Published by Phaidon, the book seeks to present and celebrate women that have made a substantial mark on design in the last century, but who haven’t necessarily made it into design history.

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Just say thanks, customers are urged

Talking Retail

Customers are being asked to say a simple “thank you” to staff for their efforts in convenience stores during Covid. The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) made the request as part of the campaign following the Protection of Workers Act becoming law in Scotland. The Protection of Workers Act gives stronger protection to retail staff across. This story continues at Just say thanks, customers are urged.

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Sustainability at Retail

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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AIM Architecture adds slide-like staircase to Shanghai store In the Park

Dezeen

Shanghai studio AIM Architecture has inserted a red staircase that resembles a children's slide in the middle of this clothing store to create a playful interior. Named In the Park, the Shanghai store was designed to reflect the playfulness of the clothing brand while drawing on the layout of traditional Chinese parks. AIM Architecture wanted to create a playful interior for the fashion brand.

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Burgers revealed as UK’s favourite takeaway but Brexit could spell trouble, says Foodhub

Retail Times

New data from takeaway delivery platform Foodhub has revealed that the humble burger has seen off traditional favourites, Chinese, Indian and pizza, to be named the UK’s favourite order.

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Australians ordered 1 billion parcels in 2020

Inside Retail

Australians ordered over 1 billion parcels during 2020, a first for the country, according to the latest Pitney Bowes parcel shipping index. In a year that saw bricks-and-mortar shut down for extended periods, forcing many Australians to shop online for the first time, Australia’s parcel volumes hit a new high – with an average of 40 parcels generated per person.

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Why Increased Health and Safety Measures are a Positive Thing for the Construction Industry

Retail Focus

Among those working in the construction and building industry, it’s a common occurrence to hear complaints about issues around there being far too much red tape in modern times, which is seen by some as having a very negative effect on how the industry works today. Some people in the industry get frustrated and feel it’s almost impossible to complete large projects on time within deadlines, and on budget, whilst also managing to stay within all the regulations that surround construction in the U

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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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Volvo updates logo for an “electrified” and digital future

Design Week

Volvo has revealed a new flat logo, which will be rolled out across interfaces and products, as part of a move towards a digital and electric-focused future. The logo – which is known as the Iron Mark – now appears as a flat design, the first major update since 2014’s 3D iteration. The new logo The brand’s wordmark also now appears in a “spread version” and will be used for both Volvo Group and Volvo Car Group, explains Volvo Group senior vice president of bra

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More than 6,000 meals saved by Spar in the south-west in Too Good To Go campaign

Talking Retail

Spar stores in the south west of England have reached a milestone in saving thousands of meals from going to waste on the date that marks International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (29 September). Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for Spar stores in the region, operates 111 company-owned stores, and 49. This story continues at More than 6,000 meals saved by Spar in the south-west in Too Good To Go campaign.

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Macy’s Goes to Court to Block Amazon Billboard

VMS

New York-based department store Macy’s has filed a lawsuit to prevent Amazon (Seattle) from using the billboard on top of its Herald Square location, reports CNBC. Macy’s claims that ads from its online competitor would cause “immeasurable” damage to its business. “The damages to Macy’s customer goodwill, image, reputation and brand should a prominent online retailer (especially Amazon) advertise on the billboard are impossible to calculate,” Macy’s said in the filing.

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Scratch cooking trend represents huge opportunity for convenience retail, says Tilda

Retail Times

A new study into cooking behaviour has revealed that more people are taking the time to cook their meals from scratch compared to pre-pandemic. The results, released by leading dry rice brand, Tilda, uncover what consumers most enjoyed preparing and identify opportunities for retailers to tap into a growing interest in scratch cooking, by ensuring they stock the highest quality ingredients to help shoppers create the best results.

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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