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new nino alvarez store in madrid pairs minimalism with sleek, industrial tones

Design Boom

within the futuristic setting, light gray concrete and polished steel become elevated by dark marble tiling and black-stained oak. The post new nino alvarez store in madrid pairs minimalism with sleek, industrial tones appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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IKKS Paris celebrates second store opening on Kings Road

Retail Focus

Today, French fashion and lifestyle brand IKKS Paris opens its second store at 109 Kings Road which carries the menswear, womenswear and junior lines. This follows the opening of their first store in Carnaby earlier this year. IKKS Paris aims to embolden urban free spirits around the world to rock their lives through creative, responsible, 365-day Parisian easy chic fashion.

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Ikea Australia lets customers buy second-life products

Inside Retail

Ikea Australia has launched an online platform allowing customers to browse and reserve second-life Ikea furniture and homeware products. A new ‘ As-Is Online ’ section on the Ikea website lets customers access discontinued items, used showroom display items as well as pre-loved goods returned through the business’ Buy Back service. Once reserved online, customers can make the purchase by visiting their selected store’s As-Is area, located near the checkout area.

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Toblerone’s colourful rebrand seeks to balance history with modern touches

Design Week

Bulletproof studio has rebranded Toblerone chocolate with a colourful new identity and bespoke typeface. Although Toblerone is a well-loved chocolate brand, it was “in urgent need of modernisation”, according to Bulletproof creative officer Nick Rees. The rebrand aims to make use of Toblerone’s existing assets by adding “new meaning and a multi-dimensional, powerful brand world”, Rees adds.

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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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fei design’s pushBUTTON store in china is wrapped in a monochrome geometric facade

Design Boom

the exhibition area adopts light and breathable elements which simulate the material of stone and disrupt the cold feeling of rock plates, improving the spatial tonality. The post fei design’s pushBUTTON store in china is wrapped in a monochrome geometric facade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Alexander McQueen opens newest boutique in Amsterdam’s golden mile

Retail Focus

P.C.Hooftstraat, Amsterdam‘s golden mile of luxury shopping, sees a welcome new addition with the opening of Alexander McQueen‘s newest boutique. The store occupies two floors of a traditional residential Dutch red brick building and features an interior design concepted by the brand’s creative director in collaboration with Chilean architect Smiljan Radi?.

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Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s favourite new projects

Design Week

A 17th century canal house in the heart of Amsterdam has been converted into a cultural hub by UXUS. The space now houses a restaurant, espresso bar, and private dining room as well as a reception and concept retail space which will sell art, books and gifts on the ground floor. The new interior attempts to combine new contemporary fixtures and finishes with the original ceiling frescos and.

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thom browne’s first shop in france opens along the beaches of saint-tropez

Design Boom

the shop is located at EPI, a private members club which has since 1959 overlooked the blue waters at saint-tropez. The post thom browne’s first shop in france opens along the beaches of saint-tropez appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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RivingtonHark appoint Lunson Mitchenall on Victoria Leeds

Retail Focus

Lunson Mitchenall, the UK’s leading specialist retail and leisure agent, has been appointed by RivingtonHark as leasing agents on Victoria Leeds. Acting on a joint agency basis with HDH and Central Retail, Lunson Mitchenall’s brief will cover retail, F&B leasing, and lease advisory across the estate, which is comprised of the Victoria Quarter shopping arcades, Victoria Gate shopping centre, and the mixed use Wrays Building.

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Uniqlo owner’s shares surge on profit forecast

Inside Retail

Fast Retailing shares surged to the highest level this year in Tokyo trading today after the owner of clothing brand Uniqlo posted a record quarterly profit and raised full-year forecasts. The stock rose as much as 8.5 per cent, its biggest one-day gain since April 15, and headed for the highest close since November 2021. Strong results in North America and Europe helped offset sharp declines in sales and profit in China, Fast Retailing’s biggest foreign market that has been hampered by Co

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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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Hugo Boss, London

Retail Store Windows

We don't often include this brand here as their schemes tend to be quite abstract or at least have no recognisable narrative. As with most retailers out there at the moment, during this Sale period, they've chosen to keep their scheme but add the Sale Graphics to the physical windows although to be honest with you we're not entirely sure what the original scheme was about anyway.

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Co-op and Starship Technologies expand autonomous delivery rollout

E Delevry

Co-op and Starship Technologies have expanded their autonomous robot delivery service to Wellingborough, Higham Ferrers and Rushden in Northamptonshire. It means up to 45,000 residents across 33,000 households can now order from four Co-op stores in the selected towns. The local stores act as micro-distribution hubs in the community, with products delivered store to door in an hour or less.

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The Creative Retail Awards and Save The High Street partner to promote the importance of store design and display in independent retail

Retail Focus

The Creative Retail Awards and Save The High Street have formed a partnership to promote the importance of design and display in independent retail, with Save The High Street becoming sponsor of the Best Independent Store category at the 2022 Creative Retail Awards. The Creative Retail Awards is a dynamic and exciting annual event that recognises and rewards innovation and excellence in retail, leisure, and hospitality design, display and experience.

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Woolworths opens Queensland’s first Customer Fulfilment Centre

Inside Retail

Woolworths has unveiled a multi-million dollar Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Brisbane, Queensland. The 10,000sqm purpose-built warehouse facility sits 18km from the CBD at Goodman’s Rochedale Motorway Estate and has space for 25,000 products. The company says this is the only CFC facility in its network to offer a Direct-to-Boot service. Combining deliveries and pickups, the company expects to fulfil 30,000 customer orders a week.

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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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Benefits of Portable Displays 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

One display, many options. A portable trade show display provides a variety of exhibiting options. For example, with a modular display, you can adapt your layout to a wide variety of floorplans, giving you flexibility when purchasing space on the show floor. . In addition, companies that exhibit at several trade shows often have to choose between two (or more) conflicting shows.

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A look into Design leadership at MIT Laboratories

Design Wanted

When it comes to design-leadership-related topics, simultaneously, designers have so many questions in mind and, in seeking answers, ask for experts’ opinions. What is design leadership […]. The post A look into Design leadership at MIT Laboratories appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Appnovation Continues Global Growth Trajectory in 2022

Retail Focus

Appnovation , a global full-service digital partner, continues to experience growth through its people, offices and clients. Today, the company is announcing strategic hires, client wins, global office expansions, award recognition and other key milestones. European Team Expansion. Appnovation has added three senior strategic hires to its EMEA team.

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World’s first Nike Style store opens in Seoul

Inside Retail

Nike has introduced its latest retail concept, Nike Style, with the first store opened in South Korea, to be followed by more across multiple international markets. The Nike Style concept store is located in the bustling Hongdae neighbourhood, which is known for its art and fashion culture. Gender-agnostic zones are featured throughout the store for fleece, tops, footwear, accessories, and other style-led collections.

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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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Not Getting Enough Visitors to Your Trade Show Display? Here’s Why. 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Your display lacks eye-catching draw. At a trade show, you have mere seconds to grab the attention of a passerby. If no one glances your way, there’s a good chance your booth is missing that eye-catching draw. Often, the issue is lack of or ineffectual signage. You need signage that is: Highly visible and legible from a distance Targeted to the needs of your potential clients Clear in its messaging without a lot of complicated terminologies Solution-oriented, so attendees know the value your co

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Why should product startups try crowdfunding before they approach retailers

Retail Bound

If you are thinking of getting your product on retail shelf, try crowdfunding your new product first. The process of getting from idea to retail shelf isn’t easy. Some take their ideas directly to market through online retail while others need outside funding to make that dream a reality. For those in the latter group, crowdfunding provides a way to market test, gather feedback and establish a track record that will appeal to retailers.

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Step inside a bio-based future of design with self-shaping furniture

Design Wanted

A first of its kind concept, Germany-based Hylo Tech’s “H1” lounge chair is a part of HygroShape – a fascinating collection of one-off pieces demonstrating truly […]. The post Step inside a bio-based future of design with self-shaping furniture appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Buyer sought for collapsed eyewear retailer Soda Shades

Inside Retail

Sunglasses retailer Soda Shades has been placed in administration, a victim of the global supply-chain crisis. . KordaMentha Restructuring, as voluntary administrator, has begun a sale process for the business, which sells eyewear on its own website, as well as through online fashion retailers including The Iconic. . The brand was once part-owned by social media influencer and entrepreneur Steph Claire Smith and her partner Josh Miller.

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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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Wakeland Housing & Development Expands Use of Quadient Smart Lockers to Provide Residents Secure Package Delivery

Parcel Pending

Milford, CT – July 13, 2022. Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels and a major global parcel locker operator, announced today that Wakeland Housing & Development Corporation, a leading affordable housing developer in California, has installed Parcel Pending by Quadient smart locker systems in six of its locations in San Diego County.

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Holistic Medicine

Retailing Insight

I n 1979, when we first started selling our peaceful music at swap meets, people would come back the following week with unexpected feedback telling us that the music helped them relax or deal with chronic pain. Practitioners in the newly forming massage field were among the first to appreciate the benefits of this music which appeared to enhance their patients’ healing process.

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Innovative eco-friendly alternatives and industry circularity stemming from flower waste

Design Wanted

An ongoing research of ways to sustainably valorise flower waste – ‘Flower Matter’ by Finland-based Irene Purasachit aims to cut down this waste stream by seamlessly […]. The post Innovative eco-friendly alternatives and industry circularity stemming from flower waste appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Hungry Jack’s coffee offer to be added to 410 stores nationwide

Inside Retail

Fast food chain Hungry Jack’s is rolling out a barista coffee offer dubbed Jack’s Cafe across 410 stores nationally after a successful pilot program. With coffee being the third most-ordered item on Hungry Jack’s breakfast menu, the company wants to capitalise on consumer demand for on-the-go barista-made coffee. It might also be considered a strategic response to rival McDonald’s McCafe chain in a coffee-shop market estimated to be worth $10.7 billion annually.

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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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How To Maintain A Registered Trademark

RetailMinded

A registered trademark is an essential asset for your business. It can help you secure the rights to a name, logo, or another identifying symbol. A registered trademark will also protect you from others trying to use your mark in their businesses. Suppose you’ve registered your trademark by making use of a trademark registration service , and you don’t maintain your registered trademark by following specific rules established by the trademark governing body in your country.

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6 Tips to Engage Visitors with Trade Show Accessories  

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Use accessories to emphasize your brand. Consistency is essential when it comes to your trade show accessories. When thinking about the appearance of any accessory, your ultimate goal is for it to be immediately recognizable as belonging in your display. In reality, your trade show booth is not there to highlight your products and services. That is secondary – important, but secondary.

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Unique 3D Wall Panels for Spectacular Interior Designs

Mindful Design

If you want to give your business interior a major facelift and turn it from ordinary to spectacular, think walls. As the largest surface in your interior, walls hold an enormous decorative potential as a blank canvas for artistic creations. While you can go big with wall art such as oversized wall graphics, an elegant […]. The post Unique 3D Wall Panels for Spectacular Interior Designs appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Aje adds four more stores, including two Athletica boutiques

Inside Retail

Aje has opened four new retail locations in New South Wales and Queensland, including two Aje Athletica activewear stores. The stores are part of Aje’s expansion plan, which began last year with the opening of nine new boutiques across Australia and New Zealand, taking the network of Aje and Aje Athletica stores in the two markets to 23 and 11, respectively. .

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

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.