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APRIL 7, 2021

K EEPING THE organizational pipeline flowing with creative, high-potential talent is a challenge every company faces, yet countless studies have shown that identifying and engaging young professionals early in their careers is critical to future success. That’s why in 2012 we created VMSD’s annual Designer Dozen awards program to recognize retail’s rising stars, ages 35 and under, who are making their mark on an industry that is poised on the cusp of reinvention.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2021

GlamCorner has expanded its rental reach to partner directly with Australian fashion designers, with Byron Bay-based Spell among the first to launch a bespoke online store allowing customers to rent from the brand. Using a GlamCorner-hosted store, customers can now choose from 48 Spell garments to rent from the ‘Sister to Sister’ rental platform, with delivery, return and cleaning handled by GlamCorner.

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Design Boom

APRIL 9, 2021

old wooden elements, brass details and terrazzo flooring complete the contrasting materiality palette of the project. The post old carved door from india adorns boutique interior by modektura in ukraine appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 29, 2021

Following the launch of its inaugural store in Lakeside, Essex in September 2020, Harrods has announced the opening of its next stand-alone H beauty destination in centre:mk, Milton Keynes. The 29,000 sq.ft. space brings together a diverse portfolio of premium brands, must-have products and exceptional beauty services and experiences. The latest H beauty is an experiential wonderland where beauty addicts and novices alike can find their forever-favourites as well as some of the industry’s most f

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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 Week

APRIL 12, 2021

Coca-Cola has unveiled a new, simplified design system across its Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke brands. The change is the first global redesign of packaging since 2015, when the company first instituted its “One Brand” strategy , which featured work by Turner Duckworth, Epoch Design and Bulletproof. The new look removes “added elements” from cans and is an evolution of the One Brand strategy, the company says.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 27, 2021

The Do as Raj would do campaign, in memory of Spar retailer Raj Aggarwal, has so far raised more than £24,000 for two local NHS charities. The initiative, which ran from 19-26 April, urged retailers to donate goods, supplies or products to charities, organisations or individuals most in need in their local communities. Aggarwal, who. This story continues at The Do as Raj would do campaign raises over £20,000 for charity.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 20, 2021

The Shops, Distributive and Allied Employees Association has lodged a case against a second McDonald’s franchisee in the Federal Court, claiming the owner-operator of a number of sites across South Australia denied workers paid rest breaks. Delbridge Investments, owned by Graham Delbridge, owns and operates the Murray Bridge, Rundle Mall East, and Trinity Gardens McDonald’s sites, and formerly owned the franchise at Cross Roads.

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Design Boom

APRIL 25, 2021

the brand adopts the concept of the 'black hole' to break the definition of beauty. The post sci-fi elements & celestial references decorate HAYDEN interior in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 8, 2021

The Oxford Street store windows reveal precedes Selfridges reopening on Monday 12 April, when customers will be able to enjoy new and unique experiences dreamed up while its doors have been closed. These include a partnership with SoulCycle to open its first Outside Studio in the UK on Edwards Mews, behind the Oxford Street store, offering fitness enthusiasts the chance to get outside, socialise and ride in a safe environment.

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Design Week

APRIL 16, 2021

Colombian renewable energy start-up E-Dina and WPP’s Wunderman Thompson Colombia division have developed a device which converts salt water into electrical power. WaterLight is a portable light that can turn half a litre of salt water into 45 days of light, according to Wunderman Thompson. It has been prompted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) which showed 840 million people worldwide are currently without access to electricity.

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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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Talking Retail

APRIL 21, 2021

The pandemic has intensified interest in ‘conscious consumption’ — defined as those who seriously consider the environmental and societal impacts of their shopping choices, new research reveals. The research by Accenture suggests that more consumers are focusing on: limiting food waste (72%), shopping more health-consciously (68%), and making more sustainable choices when shopping and will.

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Retail Times

APRIL 29, 2021

Ascona Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing forecourt operators, is pleased to announce the completion of three service stations across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Somerset, taking its total portfolio to 59 sites across the UK.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2021

The continued rise in online shopping has delivered online bookseller Booktopia another strong period, with third quarter underlying EBITDA up 267 per cent to $4.2 million and revenue hitting $65 million – a 53 per cent growth on the same period last year. And, due to improvements made in Booktopia’s distribution centre in Lidcome , Sydney, the business was able to ship 45 per cent more product during the quarter, from 1.44 million to 2.09 million items.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 24, 2021

A futuristic vessel designed for oceanic research, the EARTH 300 is emission-free and powered by nuclear energy. A “science city” on board an explorer vessel is big enough to accommodate 160 scientists and 22 state-of-the-art laboratories. Set for launch in 2025, the EARTH 300 boasts 984 feet in length and will be packed full of green technology with the intent to study climate change and hopefully come up with some solutions.

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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 Focus

APRIL 21, 2021

Amazon is cutting into the hair styling sector with the opening of its own salon in the UK. The bricks-and-mortar “experiential” venue is launching in London’s Spitalfields, on Brushfield Street, as a showcase for new products and the latest industry technology. Augmented reality hair consultations and point-and-learn technology will be among the innovations being tested (Amazon/PA).

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Design Week

APRIL 29, 2021

Microsoft is replacing its default font for the first time in 14 years and asking the public for feedback on potential replacements. Calibri was chosen as the default font for Microsoft programmes like Office, Powerpoint and Outlook in 2007. At the time it replaced Times New Roman. Now Microsoft says that “it’s time to evolve” It has commissioned five original, custom fonts in its search for a new default.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

The convenience sector needs to improve its use of data in order to compete with Amazon, which could be the 6th largest supermarket if current shoppers swapped just one grocery shop per month, new research indicates. The TWC Trends Spring 2021 Report, from intelligence and technology consultancy TWC, highlights that the online delivery trend is. This story continues at Convenience retailers need to improve their use of data.

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Retail Times

APRIL 21, 2021

The global grocery sector grew an unprecedented 10% globally in 2020, compared to 2.5% growth in 2019, as the COVID-19 pandemic transformed how we live our lives. Winning Omnichannel, summarises the actual shopping trips of more than a million shoppers globally, representing the behaviours of 5 billion people (66% of the world population) and 83% of global GDP.

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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

APRIL 22, 2021

The e-commerce industry is growing at a rapid rate, and it’s impacting brands and retailers in numerous ways. On the one hand, the accelerated state of e-commerce means there are countless opportunities for the prepared seller. At the same time, it can be incredibly challenging to keep up with trends that change almost daily. Now more than ever, it’s critical to understand the latest consumer expectations — and be ready to adapt.

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Dezeen

APRIL 23, 2021

A chandelier of Nike sneakers now hangs inside 19th-century mansion Pershing Hall, where design studio Snarkitecture has created a new flagship for American streetwear brand Kith. New York-based Snarkitecture has designed more than 10 different stores for Kith , but this is the largest so far, and the brand's first standalone store in Europe. Kith has taken three floors of Pershing Hall, a Paris mansion built in the 19th century.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 19, 2021

Landsec has announced that Italian luxury fashion brand Armani has opened its first-ever outlet in Essex at Braintree Village, in line with non-essential retail opening across the country. Spanning 1,889 sq ft, the new Armani store is next to Polo Ralph Lauren, joining other leading designer brands such as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Timberland all operating within Braintree Village.

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Design Week

APRIL 19, 2021

The Design Museum has reimagined its high street shop as an essential store, featuring everyday products redesigned by a line-up of emerging talent. Supermarket is a temporary installation and has been conceived by the London venue in collaboration with designer Camille Walala. A render of Supermarket While lockdown is easing in the capital, with pubs and restaurants now serving people outside, arts venues remain closed until mid-May.

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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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Talking Retail

APRIL 8, 2021

Paper receipts should be banned to stop them from heading to landfill, waste collection company BusineseWaste.co.uk suggests. More than 11.2 billion paper till receipts are printed each year by retailers in the UK and consumers are “overwhelmingly” unaware that they are not only non-recyclable in most cases, they’re also potentially harmful.

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Retail Times

APRIL 22, 2021

Retail is a fast-moving industry and there is a lot of competition out there for people’s time and attention. Giving both your customers and your staff a positive experience can pay dividends in terms of sales and staff retention. The experts at PPLPRS offer some pointers below on how to capture those customers and make your business stand out from the rest.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2021

Supermarket Woolworths is further hastening its consumer-facing sustainable initiatives by announcing a battery recycling initiative, with collection units to be placed in every Woolworths store around the country. The units will accept used batteries, as well as mobile phones, in an effort to bump up Australia’s rate of battery recycling – which currently sits at around 10 per cent, lagging behind other developed nations.

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Design Wanted

APRIL 29, 2021

Here are six emerging technologies offering a glimpse into the future of brain tech and neural implants… Earlier this month, Elon Musk’s start-up Neuralink announced they created a cyborg monkey who can play MindPong using a brain chip. A 3-minute video showed Pager, a male macaque with chips embedded on each side of its brain, playing the video game with the power of its mind.

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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 Focus

APRIL 7, 2021

Sempere Mannequins launches a collection of sports and athletic mannequins, designed to express the strength and dynamism of the human body in movement. Comprised of over 60 mannequins, torsos and accessories, the Olympia + Invictus collection evokes energy, victory and prestige to highlight the garments on display. Sempere has carried out detailed studies of human anatomy and movements, to create a collection of mannequins with poses that bring the dynamism of sport into the shop window.

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Design Week

APRIL 21, 2021

London-based design studio The Clearing has created the branding for footballer Marcus Rashford and chef Tom Kerridge’s new initiative to end food poverty in the UK. The Clearing has created the the branding for Full Time, which includes the visual identity, naming and strategy. [link]. Rashford and Kerridge have teamed up to create a series of 52 easy to make meals, one for each week of the year.

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Talking Retail

APRIL 19, 2021

Gin brand Beefeater is launching three ready-to-drink cans. Beefeater London Dry Gin & Tonic, Beefeater Pink Strawberry Gin & Tonic and Beefeater Blood Orange & Tonic are rolling out into convenience stores this week, retailing at £2 for a 250ml can with a 4.9% ABV. The launch also coincides with a multi-million-pound campaign launching today.

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APRIL 30, 2021

Giant Bicycles, one of the world’s top bicycle manufacturers, has introduced new technology into its UK operations to help it work better with its hundreds of retail partners across the country.

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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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