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.
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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Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Fine jewellery retailer Fairfax & Roberts has a long history of connecting with consumers at some of life’s biggest milestones. And it’s this intimate relationship with customers that has seen the brand go from strength to strength since the brand was established over 160 years ago. Here, managing director Irene Deutsch shares an insight into her own career journey, lessons learned from the past year and the ways the brand is staying relevant with the modern consumer.
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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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.
Design Boom
APRIL 4, 2021
the brand's different collections are exhibited under a large, sculptural ceiling system that integrates all lighting and flexible displays. The post curiosity designs tod’s studios in milan as an ever-changing gallery covered in travertine appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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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Dezeen
APRIL 6, 2021
Milky resin envelops the windows and furniture within this accessories store in Hangzhou , China, designed by local studio Say Architects. Located in the city's newly-developed Binjiang District, Lika Lab is a boutique selling bags and jewellery, which the owners wanted to display within a red and blue interior. Say Architects designed 12 pieces of display furniture for the Lika Lab boutique.
Design Boom
APRIL 8, 2021
the interior juxtaposes existing historical features with clean, contemporary lines. The post dimorestudio creates a sumptuous interior for browns’ flagship store in london appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Focus
APRIL 9, 2021
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks will continue to expand its retail selection with the arrival of premium fitness brand lululemon, ahead of its highly-anticipated reopening this month. Renowned for its original and inventive activewear offering, lululemon will open at Cheshire Oaks on April 12 th as the centre reopens to the public. Founded in Vancouver, Canada, lululemon is an experiential sportswear brand, offering innovative products for yoga, running, training and other sweaty pur
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda is accelerating its global expansion plans with a total of 15 new brick-and-mortar stores and 12 shop-in-shops opening worldwide over the next six months. Cities across key markets in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific will welcome the retailer, which has just unveiled its new brand identity embodying “the free spirit of Amsterdam”.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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Talking Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Wine brand Barefoot is launching a bag-in-box range ahead of the summer season. The Barefoot on Tap range is rolling out this month in 1.5-litre packs, available in Pinot Grigio and White Zinfandel variants (£12.50 each). The packs are designed to “appeal to consumers who are looking for refreshing wines for summer in a convenient, This story continues at Barefoot gears up for summer with boxed wine range.
Design Week
APRIL 9, 2021
Fashion brand Scotch & Soda has revealed a new visual identity alongside a retail concept, which rolls out across more than 20 retail spaces around the world. The lifestyle and fashion brand was established in Amsterdam in 1985, and now has 200 stores across Europe, North America and Asia. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Scotch & Soda (@scotch_soda). “The identity reflects Scotch & Soda’s design ethos of connecting the expected with the unexpected, celebrati
Retail Focus
APRIL 9, 2021
On Monday 12th April, Frasers Group plc will open the doors for the very first time to Frasers Wolverhampton, a dynamic 34,000sq ft retail destination in the heart of the city. Designed as an inspirational place to meet, explore and shop; Frasers boasts a range of beauty, fashion, premium and contemporary accessories and designer childrenswear. Frasers will also feature homewares in an interactive Frasers House area of the store, and a vibrant new restaurant that will open at a later date in li
Inside Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Customer service in a multi-cultural world is a complex matter. While good customer service rests on the ability to establish trust, rapport and demonstrate respect, how we achieve that differs across cultural groups. How many cultures does your business encounter on a typical day? Even with borders closed to international shoppers, businesses are constantly navigating diverse cultural situations within our national borders.
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
Talking Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Morrisons is to remove all plastic bags for life from all of its stores, saving 3,200 tonnes of plastic per year. Customers will be able to purchase paper bags, which are reusable, recyclable, water-resistant, tear-resistant, and can hold up to 16kg. Paper bags will cost 30p and be available alongside other reusable options including string, This story continues at Morrisons becomes first supermarket to completely remove plastic carrier bags from store.
Design Week
APRIL 9, 2021
US research company Tiger Tech Solutions has designed a wearable sensor that hopes to stop the spread of Covid-19 by improving the ability to identify cases in asymptomatic individuals. The Covid Plus monitor has recently been authorised for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the organisation that ensures the safety and efficacy of medical devices and health products in the US.
Retail Focus
APRIL 6, 2021
The longest and fastest zip wire in England, Skywire, is to open on May 14 at Bluewater , one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations. Landsec is redefining the Bluewater experience and Skywire is the first of nine unique attractions that will comprise Hangloose Adventure , a brand new large-scale leisure offer at Bluewater. Skywire is the focal point of Hangloose Adventure, and includes four individual 725-metre-long zip wires linked to a 15.5-metre high dispatch tower situated on
Inside Retail
APRIL 6, 2021
Australia’s small marketplace and the continued decline in onshore manufacturing are among the biggest barriers facing local fledgling designers, according to Melbourne Fashion Hub founder Julia Browne. Browne is an advocate and supporter of emerging and independent fashion designers. She officially launched the Hub at the end of March as part of Melbourne Design Week, with the aim of giving young fashion graduates the tools they need to be successful in the business 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.
Talking Retail
APRIL 9, 2021
Snacking company Pladis is launching three limited edition Jacob’s Mini Cheddars variants inspired by “best-loved regional cheeses”. The new flavours include Ploughman’s Cheshire Cheese (England), Strathdon Blue Cheese (Scotland) and Dragon’s Breath Chilli Cheddar (Wales) and will be available from 19 April in 6x25g multi-packs (£1.79). The Scottish and Welsh flavours also feature new logos.
Retail Times
APRIL 6, 2021
We don’t need to tell you that the days of traditional shopping are behind us. Customers today are voting with their wallets and choosing retailers focused on creating an enhanced customer experience. Whether it’s curbside pick up, cause based marketing, or social shopping — the way retailers are doing business is rapidly evolving. Innovation in the retail industry is critical to staying competitive — and maintaining a healthy bottom line.
Retail Focus
APRIL 6, 2021
Shoppers are ready to hit the pavements after weeks of national lockdown, as new research from O2 has found that 62% missed going into physical shops during Covid-19 lockdown restrictions – a 12% increase since July, and 65% are planning to go back to the high street for things they would have brought online during lockdown. Additionally, 90% are looking forward to the opening of non-essential retail stores and 24% are drawn to shopping in person due to the enjoyment of the atmosphere.
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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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.
Talking Retail
APRIL 8, 2021
Typhoo Tea is partnering with The Fire Fighters Charity to “help to raise awareness of its ongoing work” ahead of International Firefighters’ Day on 4 May. The “Brew with a Crew” campaign aims to raise money to support the physical and mental health of the UK’s fire services community. It is running across packs of. This story continues at Typhoo supports firefighters with on-pack partnership.
Design Week
APRIL 7, 2021
Dyson’s latest product is an air purifier that removes harmful indoor pollutants from the home. The Dyson Purifier Formaldehyde was announced by the brand today, and is the product of several years of research. Using new solid-state formaldehyde sensor tech developed by the company, the product aims to improve on other such products on the market which often use a gel-based sensor system, as well as Dyson’s own previous air purifier models.
Retail Focus
APRIL 4, 2021
Browns Brook Street, located at 39 Brook Street in the heart of London’s Mayfair, is an enchanting destination designed to immerse you in a curated world of fashion, fine jewellery, food and culture. The move from their roots on South Molton Street, which first opened its doors in 1970, cements Browns as a purveyor of experiential retail, celebrating innovation and translating the brands pioneering spirit into new and exciting retail concepts that place emphasis on technology and the power of pe
Inside Retail
APRIL 5, 2021
Tributes have been flowing in from around the world since Australian fashion icon Carla Zampatti passed away in Sydney on Saturday 3 April at the age of 78. Customers, past employees and leaders across various sectors, from fashion and politics to sports and media, have shared their memories of the acclaimed designer. In October last year, I spoke with Carla for the first time at a Sydney event for Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, when it was announced that the show would make a return as a phy
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
Bish
APRIL 6, 2021
Top 7 Types of Displays and what they’re used for What exactly is a retail display and why do they matter? A retail display, also known as a POS Display (Point of Sales) or POP (Point of Purchase) display, is anything in a store that houses or promotes a product. Visual merchandising strategy focuses heavily … The post Top 7 Types of Displays and what they’re used for appeared first on Bish Creative.
Design Wanted
APRIL 9, 2021
The Center of Developing Entrepreneurs designed by EskewDumezRipple, and targeting very ambitious sustainability goals, is the source of inspiration for a conversation on health and wellness in workplace design. The pandemic has accelerated trends already underway in the design of offices and workplaces , increasing emphasis on workplaces that support health and wellness and hybrid models of face-to-face and remote collaboration.
Retail Focus
APRIL 9, 2021
The struggles of the UK high street and the acceleration of retail sales from ‘bricks to clicks’ have never been more apparent than during the Covid-19 pandemic. With consumer use of e-commerce said to have accelerated by up to five years in the first UK lockdown, some retailers were initially left floundering as panic buying ensued and supply chains were challenged to keep shelves stocked, as well as extend their home delivery capabilities.
Inside Retail
APRIL 6, 2021
It may have been a tough year for retail, but former Alceon executive director Richard Facioni is feeling bullish about its future and today, he’s putting his money where his mouth is with the launch of his private equity business, ACTA Group, focusing largely on retail. “We’re seeing more opportunities in retail and through Covid in particular, with all the changes happening, like consumer [behaviour], it’s going to set up some really interesting opportunities going forward,” he told Inside Ret
Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.
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