July, 2021

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vibrant pixelated walls + immersive dreaming bedroom characterize zissou flagship store

Design Boom

in this flagship store, estudio guto requena simulated all senses through the coverings, the soundscape, and an immersive installation. The post vibrant pixelated walls + immersive dreaming bedroom characterize zissou flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Levi’s Tees and Jeans X Lucky Fox

Retail Focus

The Levi’s® store in Bromley is the first in a line of branches to have a shift in design and strategy, in collaboration with Lucky Fox , as the brand hits a new direction. The selected stores, which will have a more focused product selection of mainly tees and jeans, have been redesigned to create a more informative and focused shopping experience.

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Wesfarmers makes $687 million bid at picking up Priceline

Inside Retail

Retail conglomerate Wesfarmers has made a $687 million bid at buying up Priceline’s parent company Australian Pharmaceutical Industries – an offer which will net API’s shareholders a 21 per cent premium. According to Wesfarmers, the deal will provide capital and investment to strengthen API’s competitive position, as well as the position of its community pharmacy partners.

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How graphic design is helping areas recover after a “lost year”

Design Week

While Los Angeles was planning the reopening of its museums and theme parks, Shepard Fairey was working on a new logo for the Californian city. A collaboration between Fairey’s Studio Number One and House Industries, the sun-soaked design for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is part of the city’s post-COVID comeback, hoping to inspire residents and tourists alike. “When you say ‘Los Angeles’ it doesn’t necessarily mean just a city,” Fairey

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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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Retail Industry Awards 2021 shortlist: top independent stores revealed

Talking Retail

The shortlist of independent finalists in the 2021 Retail Industry Awards has been unveiled. Judging for the awards was completed last week, with dozens of retailers and industry experts scrutinising hundreds of top-quality entries to come up with the ‘best of the best’ in the independent sector. Kim Reddick, commercial director for the Retail Industry.

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General Mills expands its enhanced shared parental leave and other benefits

Retail Times

General Mills, the global food company, today announces changes to its UK and Ireland employee benefits plan designed to support families facing life-changing events such as childbirth, adoption and pregnancy loss.

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Bally Unveils A New London Flagship on Regent Street, Celebrating its 170-Year Heritage

Retail Focus

Bally’s new London flagship on 106-112 Regent Street is located on the city centre’s famous thoroughfare and housed in a historic Regency building. Boasting a columned façade and windows framed by antique trim, the boutique sees the latest installation of the global Bally Haus concept, driving synergy among the company’s retail outposts. Celebrating Bally’s 170-year heritage, Bally Haus honours the brand’s Swiss pillars of art, architecture and craftsmanship through contemporary design and natur

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Sydney’s lockdown extended for at least another week

Inside Retail

The lockdown in Sydney will be extended by at least another week, as the city’s total virus cluster grew by another 27 overnight. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the extension on Wednesday morning, though media reports about the lockdown extension were published hours earlier. “What we want to do is give our best chance of making sure this is the only lockdown we have until the vast majority of our citizens are vaccinated,” Berejiklian said.

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How the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was designed

Design Week

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally begins this week. While the Games were rescheduled for this summer, COVID still looms large at this year’s ceremony. Live spectators will not be able to attend events while pandemic protocols have affected some of the ceremonial events. Amid these concerns and a state of emergency, Olympic organisers are pushing forwards with programming to build excitement – and design is a crucial aspect to that, from opening ceremonies to torch relay kits.

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Entries open for Raj Aggarwal trophy to reward outstanding community retailers

Talking Retail

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to submit entries for a new trophy marking the legacy of independent retailer Raj Aggarwal. Aggarwal, who owned stores in Wigston, Leicester and Hackenthorpe near Sheffield died aged 51 last year after contracting coronavirus. The new trophy will be awarded to the retailer who is judged.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & 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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IRDC 2021: Developing the Next Generation of Retail Experience Designers

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Breakout Session: RED is the New Black: Developing the Next Generation of Retail Experience Design Talent. Experience may be the best teacher in retail design—but what if design students could fast-track some of those learnings to truly hit the ground running? Now you can help make it happen. This pioneering session will help shape the launch of The Columbus College of Art & Design’s (CCAD) first-of-its-kind Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design , a program that will balance busin

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1950s villa in downtown tunis is transformed into a slow fashion brand showroom

Design Boom

architects achraf bahri and hassene jeljeli have transformed an old villa into a new showroom for slow fashion brand ANISSA AIDA. The post 1950s villa in downtown tunis is transformed into a slow fashion brand showroom appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Chaumet New Bond Street bridges British elegance and Parisian distinction

Retail Focus

Situated in the heart of London’s luxury shopping district, the Chaumet boutique on New Bond Street reopens its doors this Spring. Dedicated to a selection of exceptional High Jewellery and the Maison’s iconic collections, this unique location is imbued with an intimate identity, bridging British elegance and Parisian distinction. The prestigious address highlights the enlarged presence of Chaumet in both the United Kingdom and Europe, following the reopening of its space in Harrods, and the ren

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Retail leaders met with Government today to help speed up vaccinations

Inside Retail

Business leaders around the country met with treasurer Josh Frydenberg today in the hopes of helping to get Australia’s vaccine rollout moving at a faster pace. Chief executives from some of the country’s biggest retail businesses, such as Woolworths, Coles, and Wesfarmers, together with business leaders of other sectors, are offering to do inhouse vaccinations for their staff and, in some cases, set up mass vaccination centres in locations central to local population – something retailers are u

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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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Jony Ive and Prince Charles partner on sustainable initiative Terra Carta Design Lab

Design Week

Designer Sir Jony Ive, Prince Charles and the Royal College of Art (RCA) have launched the Terra Carta Design Lab which invites students to develop “credible and sustainable solutions” to the climate crisis. The initiative is open now to RCA students across its four schools; architecture, arts and humanities, communication, and design. The project is set to include emerging architects, designers, scientists, engineers as well as writers and artists.

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New Nisa website nearly trebles approaches from prospective retailers

Talking Retail

Nisa says that a website launched a year ago to boost interest from prospective new retailers has proved a great success. The site, nisalocally.co.uk , came online last July and aims to show retailers what Nisa can offer their franchisees. The company says that the site has increased the number of retailer approaches by 277%. This story continues at New Nisa website nearly trebles approaches from prospective retailers.

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“Fanciest Mall in America” Takes E-Commerce to New Level

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Bal Harbour Shops, a luxury shopping center in suburban Miami that has been called the “fanciest mall in America,” has launched an e-commerce platform that allows shoppers to buy products directly from its stores, Forbes writes. Called Bal Harbour Shops Marketplace , it’s a curated selection of fashions and accessories that are currently featured at the mall’s stores.

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vivid pops of color + shiny pillars form sugawaradaisuke’s store in tokyo for louis vuitton

Design Boom

apart from the eye-catching volumes, the dense cylindric metal pillars provide visitors with a feeling of strolling through a vast forest. The post vivid pops of color + shiny pillars form sugawaradaisuke’s store in tokyo for louis vuitton appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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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NBA and Fanatics open first NBA store in the UK

Retail Focus

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Fanatics, today announced the opening of the first NBA Store in the UK, located at 14-16 Foubert’s Place in London’s well-known pedestrian shopping area Carnaby, Soho. Opening today, the new store features an extensive range of official NBA and WNBA merchandise and memorabilia, including exclusive NBA products, apparel, jerseys, headwear, sporting goods, toys and collectables from major brands such as Mitchell & Ness, New Era, Nike and Wilson.

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BREAKING NEWS: Oroton announces new CEO, David Kesby steps down

Inside Retail

Luxury accessories brand Oroton has just announced the appointment of new CEO, Jenny Child, who is taking over from David Kesby. Child was previously partner at McKinsey and Co, where she worked for 14 years partnering with retail and consumer companies in Australia, New Zealand and the US to transform their businesses and accelerate their growth. “I’m thrilled to be joining Oroton.

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Designers reveal the secrets of skateboard design

Design Week

Skateboarding is having a moment. Tokyo 2020 is the first time the sport – popularised by Californian surfers as a way to pass the time when waves were low – is being included at the Olympics. Lockdown has also seen a rise in popularity for skating, suited as it is to social-distancing. MySkate , an app that allows riders to find skateparks in the UK, saw an increase of 180,000 users each month last year.

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Crime fighting measures must help shopworkers, says ACS

Talking Retail

The government’s latest plan to cut crime must result in “real action” for shopworkers, says the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The “Beating Crime” plan, published by the government this week, recognises that shops have become vulnerable to criminals. The plan says: “Shops are critical to areas, and often have become as much part of community.

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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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She’s Creating a First-of-Its-Kind Masters in Retail Design Program

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Jennifer Schlueter. All the World’s a Stage. You’re starting a dynamic new first-of-its-kind curriculum – Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design – at the Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD). We want students to focus on the future of retail, but not only in an academic way. CCAD isn’t a business school or a research institution, we’re a school for making and creating – not just learning.

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movable display racks allow multiple configurations in this apparel showroom in tokyo

Design Boom

SESN/kiyoshi miyagawa integrated a movable rack system in this showroom to enable both storage and product display. The post movable display racks allow multiple configurations in this apparel showroom in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Bvlgari unveils serpenti pop-up at Harrods

Retail Focus

Bvlgari has revealed the summer Serpenti Maestria pop-up boutique at Harrods. Finding its home in the iconic department store’s prominent Exhibition Road space, the pop-up will serve as an experiential destination to discover the metamorphosis of Bvlgari’s Serpenti Collection, a unique fine jewellery, watches and accessories offering, alongside an exclusive programme of activities throughout the month.

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SA trading restrictions prompt calls for “national consistency”

Inside Retail

The devastating delta strain of the Covid-19 virus has caused a third state to enter a form of lockdown, with South Australian Premier Steve Marshall announcing new restrictions on Monday evening – alongside an extension to Victoria’s initial five-day lockdown – prompting calls for a nationally consistent approach when it comes to restrictions. Australian Retailers Association chief executive Paul Zahra said the sudden closure of non-essential retail will be devastating to the industry in SA.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

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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Upcoming design books to look out for

Design Week

Woman Made, by Jane Hall. It’s no secret that globally women working in design have been marginalised. Phaidon’s upcoming book brings the work of Great Women Designers from around the world to the fore and covers many disciplines. Written by founding Assemble member Jane Hall, Woman Made will feature more than 200 designers from more than 50 countries.

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Changes made during Covid outbreak help forecourt store boost takings by 75%

Talking Retail

A Nisa Local forecourt retailer in Yorkshire has made changes during the Covid lockdown that have led to a 75% increase in sales. The store at Pocklington Services found that during the Covid outbreak commuter footfall fell dramatically, but this was replaced by a new sort of customer, those using the store for their main. This story continues at Changes made during Covid outbreak help forecourt store boost takings by 75%.

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Co-op launches Europe’s most extensive collection scheme for plastic bags, crisp packets and food wrappings

Retail Times

Co-op has today (Friday, 9 July) announced the launch of Europe’s most extensive in-store recycling scheme for plastic bags and product wrapping. The rollout of the scheme is set to see the convenience retailer become first UK supermarket to have fully recyclable food packaging by the end of this month (July) and, help tackle the confusing postcode lottery of kerbside collections.

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AMO completes off-white flagship store in paris with corrugated glass and black terrazzo

Design Boom

the newly opened store combines high-end with casual, and parisian elegance with industrial rawness. The post AMO completes off-white flagship store in paris with corrugated glass and black terrazzo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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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.