Design Boom
MARCH 12, 2024
cult gaia's new flagship store brings iconic historical archetypes from classical antiquity and persian heritage to miami design district. The post soaring sculpture and banyan tree pierce through the oculi of cult gaia’s miami flagship store appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MARCH 13, 2024
Department store chain Myer has appointed non-executive director Olivia Wirth as CEO and executive chair, effective June 4. Wirth will succeed current CEO and MD John King, who will remain in his role until June 3 to facilitate the transition and handover. Previously, Wirth served as the CEO of Qantas Loyalty, where she worked for nearly 15 years. “Since joining the board last year, Olivia has demonstrated impressive commercial acumen and an acute understanding of the dynamics facing both Myer a
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Retail Focus
MARCH 14, 2024
To celebrate 35 years of inspiring imaginations with its timeless toys, Melissa & Doug embarked on a venture to open its first-ever retail store in White Plains, New York. To bring the brand to life on a scale like never before, Melissa & Doug desired a space that would delight visitors of all ages, demonstrate the quality of the toys, lean into its position as the #1 preschool brand for wooden and sustainable toys, and inspire open-ended play.
Retail Times
MARCH 12, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Perfume Shop has added 36 new fragrances to its perfume price freeze promise, giving customers an even bigger choice when it comes to selecting their favourite fragrances at a lower price. The UK’s largest specialist fragrance retailer has now committed to holding the price of 173 best-selling branded fragrances on their perfume price promise list un
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In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.
Design Boom
MARCH 9, 2024
a uniform warm yellow color palette maintains flexibility, with white walls for easy adaptation to evolving brand themes. The post abstract geometric stone informs the interiors of retail store by tens atelier in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
MARCH 15, 2024
Online florist and gift retailer Bloomex has been fined $1 million for making false and misleading representations on its website. The retailer admitted it had published misleading star ratings for its products, advertised misleading discounts, and added surcharges that were inadequately disclosed. According to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), Bloomex displayed products for sale on its website between February 2019 and March 2023 with a ‘star rating’ that remained sta
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Retail Times
MARCH 15, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! SCREENSHOT Media, the cutting-edge media and marketing agency catering to 18-24-year-olds, today announced the launch of SCREENSHOT Micro Boost, its global micro-influencer service. As the first initiative of its kind worldwide, SCREENSHOT Micro Boost is set to redefine the landscape of brand-creator interactions, offering brands a novel way to connect w
Design Wanted
MARCH 13, 2024
“Designers must understand that objects must be designed to be repaired and anticipate the end-of-life process. The material assumes a new role because it must be […] The post What is the significance of “sustainable” within the context of design? appeared first on DesignWanted.
Inside Retail
MARCH 11, 2024
Credible reports suggest The Body Shop Australian business is facing a cashflow crisis as a result of the collapse of the UK parent company. The Body Shop operates about 100 stores in Australia and is said to be the most profitable international arm of the stricken business. However since the UK parent entered bankruptcy last month, the Australian subsidiary – and others around the world – have become creditors and their access to funds has been cut off.
Retail Focus
MARCH 12, 2024
Delamibrands , one of Indonesia’s leading fashion retailer groups, proudly announces the launch of its new store concept for Executive at Puri Mall Jakarta. The new store was designed to enhance customers’ needs and experiences. Executive proudly renovated and enlarged the 489m2 store to signify their commitment to transformation and innovation.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton and Kailey Holmes
Unlock the potential of customer data to create personalized retail experiences that resonate with your audience. This webinar will explore the critical role of customer data in modern retail, providing you with strategies to collect, analyze, and apply data to enhance personalization. Learn from leading retailers, like Harry Rosen, and experts on how to turn data into actionable insights that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Hunton Andrews Kurth
MARCH 12, 2024
Earlier this year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.B. S1048A into law (which we reported about here ) requiring sellers that impose credit card surcharges to post the total price, inclusive of the surcharge, on the item. The law is aimed at preventing consumers from being misled when making a purchase using their credit card. Governor Hochul recently announced guidance to help businesses better implement the law’s requirements.
Design Middleeast
MARCH 11, 2024
Nolte FZE, a subsidiary of Nolte Group, hosted their annual Design Workshop in Dubai at Andaz the Palm on 26 th and 27 th of February 2024. The event was attended by a group of 20 talented designers from Nolte Küchen showrooms across the Middle East and Africa. Attendees expanded their industry knowledge, listening to presentations on design theory and trends and participated in a comprehensive design case study.
Inside Retail
MARCH 11, 2024
While Australia has its own unique retail ecosystem, the ripples of what happens in the US often hit our shores. That typically includes the ‘Super Bowl of advertising’: the actual Super Bowl. Along with the usual celeb-studded ads, this year there was something else that made people take note. Chinese-based online marketplace Temu had not one, but two ads in the main game broadcast on CBS with a total of six ads during the game day.
Parcel Pending
MARCH 11, 2024
Milford, Conn., March 11, 2024 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, announces that Johnstone Supply has chosen Quadient as its preferred partner for automated parcel lockers. Johnstone Supply, a wholesale distributor serving professional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors, has already installed Parcel Pending b
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.
All Work
MARCH 10, 2024
To attract diverse generations in the workplace, businesses should focus on universal human aspirations like purpose and belonging, essential for engagement and recommending the organization as a great place to work. Effective learning and mentoring require physical proximity; remote work can limit these, especially for junior employees, leading to reduced feedback and learning opportunities which impacts organizational competitiveness.
Design Middleeast
MARCH 15, 2024
Christine Espinosa-Erlanda leads by example and iChristine Espinosa-Erlanda leads by example and is responsible for providing design solutions from concept and schematic up to the detailed design stage. She develops project proposals and design guidelines, assists in client presentations, leads, runs and supervises activities of the project team and ensures successful delivery and management of projects.
Inside Retail
MARCH 12, 2024
The owner of an online alcohol seller that attracted more than 130 customer complaints during December 2023 and January 2024 says the decision to stop operating the business was made before state regulators approached the business. Sydney-based Liquorkart Australia was established in 2020 and described itself on social media as “one of Australia’s leading online alcohol marketplaces and one of the fastest-growing start-ups”, with more than 6000 products on offer for delivery across most Australi
Bish
MARCH 13, 2024
In a world where digital transactions and virtual storefronts dominate, there's a growing want for something more tangible, more experiential. The post Bish Explores | The Experiential Shopping Renaissance appeared first on Bish Creative.
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
Design Wanted
MARCH 11, 2024
In its fourth iteration, ID.Exe 2024 adopts the theme “Shaped by Design,” offering a fresh perspective on our understanding of design by weaving together elements of […] The post Shaped by Design: integrating not only people, but also their surroundings appeared first on DesignWanted.
Theatro
MARCH 11, 2024
Before we get into the details of Generative AI and the buzz around it, lets answer some common questions. What is AI? What’s the difference between all of these different kinds of AI? How can I use Generative AI for Retail? Understanding Conversational (Standard) AI Conversational AI serves as a technology facilitating seamless interactions between machines and humans, mimicking natural dialogues.
Inside Retail
MARCH 11, 2024
Aje has removed 20 head office positions as part of the company’s strategic review amid challenging market conditions. “This thorough review found opportunities for us to streamline and simplify many parts of our business and to reduce the duplication of roles that will ensure we are operating in the most efficient way moving forward,” Aje co-founder and CEO Adrian Norris told Inside Retail. “As a result of this, we have made the difficult decision to reduce roles at head
Shopperations
MARCH 11, 2024
The world of shopper marketing is dynamic and getting more technical and complex by the day. To help us make sense of it all, many of us seek opinions and advice from the industry experts and option leaders.
Dezeen
MARCH 13, 2024
Sculptural custom-made furniture adds artistic flourishes to this otherwise minimal showroom and head office , designed by Spanish interiors studio Isern Serra for eyewear brand Gigi Studios. Isern Serra was tasked with creating a holistic scheme for the 900-square-metre headquarters, occupying one floor of a building in the town of Sant Cugat del Vallès just north of Barcelona.
Mindful Design
MARCH 14, 2024
In a world filled with large retailers that tend to lose the personal connection with their customers, small stores hold a special appeal. The intimate ambiance, the handpicked and carefully curated products, the personal touches, the ready and helpful staff are a just a few reasons why many people find these places pleasant and relaxing. […] The post The Art of Standing Out – 5 Design Tips for Small Retail Stores appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Inside Retail
MARCH 12, 2024
Zara is set to open its first Australian store to feature the fashion brand’s latest global Couture/Atelier design concept. The Spanish fast-fashion label will renovate its Burnside Village store in June with a reopening in the new guise scheduled for October. It will be one of the first examples of the new format in the Southern Hemisphere. Zara says the improvements will provide customers with modernised facilities, an upgraded shopping experience, and access to an increased selection of
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 13, 2024
Hyundai commissioned BURDIFILEK to design their new flagship department store in Seoul, South Korea. The luxury multi-level store unveils a.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
The era of all-in-one platforms is over. Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. As customers and stakeholders expect agility and innovation, how can you meet these expectations efficiently without stumbling into complexity? Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail.
Dezeen
MARCH 10, 2024
Los Angeles studio 22RE has used pale-green stucco informed by Miami 's colours and golf courses for the interiors of a golf clothing boutique in the city. A few blocks from the ocean, the Malbon store in Coconut Grove serves a large customer base for the brand in South Florida – a popular golfing destination thanks to year-round warm weather. The Malbon Miami store revolves around a central area, from which handmade tiles emanate in a radial pattern across the floor The verdant neighbourhood an
Retail Times
MARCH 15, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fluent Commerce, the leading provider of distributed Order Management System (OMS), Fluent Order Management, has released the findings of new research showing that while many retailers are eager to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to improve mission-critical capabilities, they face significant barriers to capitalising on its potential, with only 27%
Inside Retail
MARCH 13, 2024
Spanish retailer Mango is honing in on adaptable clothing to help customers adjust to wild swings in temperature as climate change makes fashion less seasonal, Chief Executive Toni Ruiz told Reuters. The clothing industry used to work according to clearly delineated seasons, but global warming means it needs to adapt to periods that can include a mix of hot and cold temperatures and produce pieces that reflect those transitions, Ruiz said. “Before, when you came back from summer, all the s
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 12, 2024
Since opening its first café three years ago in the sprawling Indonesian capital, Tanatap has become known for its evocative.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
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