Retail Works Inc

MAY 5, 2025

The Plumb Club recently reported 43% of consumers still prefer buying jewelry from independent retailers over national chains, department stores, or even online platforms.* We know this applies to other retail industries as well. Why? The In-Store Experience Independents (aka Indies) have more flexibility to create a unique, attractive, and engaging shopping environment.

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Inside Retail

MAY 28, 2025

Strong growth potential of athleisure brands is expected to drive up demand for prime retail tenancies, according to a report by CBRE. CBREs Fitness Becomes Fashion report shows that demand for athleisure clothing in Australia has been booming thanks to the rise of remote work, active lifestyles, social media and a generational shift. As a result, many brands have been looking to expand their online success into physical retail stores.

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Retail Focus

MAY 8, 2025

Technology is reshaping retail investing across Europe, making markets more accessible, efficient, and secure for individuals. From AI to blockchain innovations, new tools are empowering everyday investors to manage portfolios with confidence. Lets explore six key ways this is happening! 1. Automating Portfolio Management with Robo-Advisors You may know that trading platforms like Axi provide retail investors with user-friendly access to global markets.

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CAAD

MAY 7, 2025

In the last decade, commercial design has undergone a profound transformation. The pressure to address climate challenges, meet new consumer expectations, and stand out in a saturated market has sparked innovative trends. In this context, bioadaptive retail emerges as one of the most disruptive and necessary movements. This new paradigm goes far beyond using recyclable materials or decorating with plants.

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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 Bound

MAY 6, 2025

Imagine you’ve just had a breakthrough idea for a product that could revolutionize the market. It’s a game-changer, and you’re excited to bring it to life. But here’s the snagwhat’s stopping someone else from taking your idea and running with it? This is where securing a patent comes into play. For product manufacturers, understanding and navigating the patent process is crucial to protecting innovations and ensuring long-term success.

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Design Boom

MAY 19, 2025

F.O.G. architecture sculpts Lemaire’s first boutique in china In Chengdus Taikoo Li district, just steps from the Fountain Plaza, F.O.G. Architecture completes a serene boutique for Paris-based label Lemaire, marking the clothing brands first permanent store in China. Departing from storefront maximalism, the 140-square-meter space retreats quietly into its site, using a recessed facade and a ritualistic entry sequence to draw visitors into a spatial experience that reflects the philosophy

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Inside Retail

MAY 21, 2025

Fashion brand Dion Lee has been sold to US-based Revolve Group, a year after it collapsed into administration. The Australian Financial Review reported that Dion Lees administrator DVT Group has sold the brands remaining assets, including its archives, to Revolve for under $1 million. Revolve did not respond to the AFRs request for comment. People close to the negotiations said the Nasdaq-listed group has been in discussions to buy the label since last year.

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Retail Focus

MAY 15, 2025

Nedap (AMS:NEDAP), the global leader in RFID solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tillys, a leading specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. Starting in Q2 2025, Tillys will deploy Nedaps iD Cloud solution across all its stores nationwide, aiming to enhance inventory accuracy, optimise product availability, and streamline operational efficiencies.

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The Retail Doctor

MAY 17, 2025

You've heard it walking through stores: "Welcome in." A phrase that sounds meaningful but isn't. It's retail's equivalent of a shrug - forgettable and damaging to customer experience.

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MAY 28, 2025

Colab and Lazza have launched ‘The Sweet Spot’, a bold, immersive pop-up experience unveiled at INDEX 2025, the regions premier interior design event UAE-based Colab , in partnership with Lazza , have unveiled The Sweet Spot at INDEX 2025, which opened yesterday (May 27, 2025) at the Dubai World Trade Center. Their latest collaboration is a homegrown haven where creativity meets indulgence, and sustainability meets innovation.

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MAY 22, 2025

Lighting as Spatial Strategy in Barrel Swimwear Store In Barrel Swimwear Store project in Korea by Niiiz Design Lab, lighting is positioned as a central design strategy rather than a supplementary feature. Developed for a swimwear-focused brand, the project required a distinct approach from standard fashion retail environments. Lighting functions as a critical element in spatial composition, with variations in color temperature, intensity, and brightness directly influencing the perception of sp

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Retail Times

MAY 2, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This Coeliac Awareness Month, BFree is supporting Coeliac UK by donating 40p from every pack of its Soft White Wraps sold, raising crucial funds for research and awareness of undiagnosed coeliac disease. From 1-31 May, Coeliac Awareness Month returns aiming to provide answers for those who are experiencing unexplained and often debilitating symptoms and

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MAY 14, 2025

Australian online retailer SurfStitchs website has been down and inaccessible for at least two weeks with customers waiting on orders since last year, raising questions about whether the brand has ceased trading. The retailers website shows a blank page, while its mobile version shows a message stating that the site is currently undergoing maintenance and that it will be back soon.

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Retail Focus

MAY 28, 2025

Global design and strategy studio Dalziel & Pow recently unveiled the eighth generation image space design for Balabala , a leading Chinese childrenswear brand. The first store in the series is located in Suzhou – which opened on 8th May 2025 – and the design concept will be gradually promoted to thousands of stores in the brand’s global regions such as China, the Middle East and South East Asia.

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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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The Retail Doctor

MAY 22, 2025

If you're running a retail operation with hundreds of stores, you're already using AI whether you know it or not. Stock alerts, customer review engines, price recommendation tools - that's AI in its early form. It's a new class of operations.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 28, 2025

ALEC Holdings has released its latest ESG and Sustainability report, highlighting a continued focus on responsible growth and operational excellence Barry Lewis, CEO at ALEC Holdings ALEC Holdings (ALEC), a leading construction and related services company, today published its latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability repor t, underscoring the companys commitment to responsible growth and sustained operational excellence across its UAE and KSA operations.

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Design Boom

MAY 20, 2025

heatherwick and longchamp reunite in new york designboom joins architect Thomas Heatherwick and Longchamp CEO Jean Cassegrain inside the newly reopened Longchamp flagship , La Maison Unique, in New York. Ahead of the public opening, the duo reflects on their long-standing collaboration and presented the stores intimate new interiors, nearly two decades after the buildings first transformation.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The veterinary sector has undergone substantial transformation, moving from traditional clinics to modern, technology-driven offices. Snoots Vet is at the vanguard of this transformation, reinventing pet healthcare via innovative design and accessibility.

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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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Inside Retail

MAY 28, 2025

In Australias current retail terrain, an abundance of businesses may assume they are protected from copycatting and opportunistic competitors, simply because they have registered their business name with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. According to franchising expert, Tereza Murray, this common misconception may result in an arduous and complex legal process, particularly for new business owners.

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Retail Focus

MAY 8, 2025

A new specialist independent grocery store is set to open in Chelsea this May. The Chelsea Grocer will offer the best local produce, combined with the finest products from across the globe. The carefully designed space will feature a delicatessen counter, a wide selection of cakes and sweet treats, fresh seasonal flowers, a coffee bar and an extensive grocery offer focused on quality, service and community.

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The Retail Doctor

MAY 30, 2025

If you have felt like the pace of change in retail is accelerating, you are right. The Unified Commerce Benchmark (UCB) 2025 report by Manhattan Associates, now covering 250 specialty retailers, paints a clear picture. Unified commerce means integrating all retail systems so the customer journey, whether in-store, mobile, or online, is seamless and consistent.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 2, 2025

TwentyOne06 brings Flaky Pastrys brand to life through form, material, and sensory detail Twenty One 06: Flaky Pastry Croissant Company For the third location of Flaky Pastry Croissant Company, and its first outside of Dubai, UAE-based design studio TwentyOne06 has crafted more than just an interior, it is a sensorial narrative built around the artisanal journey of croissants.

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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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Design Boom

MAY 8, 2025

aim architecture craves a cantilevered canopy extending zara's flagship store into the public realm of xinjiekou district in nanjing. The post AIM architecture’s flowing curved facade shapes ZARA flagship store in nanjing appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Times

MAY 15, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Smart Charge, Sainsburys ultra-rapid EV charging network, has reached a major milestone by saving the equivalent of 60 million fossil fuel miles on UK roads, resulting in a reduction of 10.71 million kg of CO2 emissions compared to non-electric vehicles.

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Inside Retail

MAY 7, 2025

The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) has teamed up with RM Williams to develop Australia’s first national manufacturing strategy for the fashion and textile industry. As part of the partnership, the AFC and RM Williams will conduct conversations with members of the industry in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to create a comprehensive roadmap to revive the sector’s onshore capabilities.

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Retail Focus

MAY 8, 2025

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Autry, the classic yet contemporary unisex sneaker brand, has opened at 61-63 Beak Street in Soho for its first UK store. Established in 1982, Autry has built a reputation for high-quality, vintage-style products with a contemporary, sports-performance-oriented twist. Its trademark 80s look encompasses a range of unisex sneakers, focused on craftsmanship, quality, and comfort.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.

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Frank Mayer

MAY 22, 2025

After you’ve invested time and money into planning your initial kiosk deployment, sluggish customer adoption can be a major frustration. But before scrapping your entire roll out, it’s worth examining whether the pilot conditions are set up for success. Luckily, this early phase is the best time for adjustments. Course-correcting now helps ensure stronger kiosk adoption when the program scales.

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Design Middleeast

MAY 29, 2025

ME FITOUT has unveiled a cutting-edge, eco-focused manufacturing facility in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) ME Fitout: The 100,000-square-foot facility is designed to deliver multiple complex large-scale interior contracting projects ME FITOUT , a fast-growing interior fit-out company in the UAE, has unveiled a new high-tech, sustainability-driven manufacturing facility in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) to boost the UAEs booming interior fit-out market projected to reach USD 4.13 billion by 2030.

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Design Boom

MAY 7, 2025

Fluid circulation organizes Carlyn Showroom by ARTARIAN The Carlyn Showroom, designed by ARTARIAN, translates the brand’s core concept, ‘A Space of Affection,’ into a spatial framework emphasizing comfort, fluidity, and material contrast. Carlyn is a designer bag label that references the modern and artistic sensibility of New York, its founding city, interpreted through a […] The post reflective steel coats carlyn showroom’s fluid curved interiors in seoul appeared

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Retail Times

MAY 22, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! This summer, IKEA Museums exuberant textile exhibition will debut at Dovecot Studios on 18th July 2025, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh Art Festival, through to 17th January 2026, following a successful season at the IKEA Museum in Almhult, Sweden.

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