Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2025
Last year brought some challenges for the Australian fashion industry. A series of shifts and challenges have placed the sector under strain. High-profile brands like Dion Lee and Mosaic Brands closed their doors, and IMGs departure from Australian Fashion Week disrupted the sector. Rising operational costs, increased global competition, and shifting consumer behaviours are among the contributing factors.
Lumsden Design
MARCH 6, 2025
Dicksons appointed Lumsden to create a bold new look across its stores to keep up with modern tastes and demands.
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Design Week
MARCH 5, 2025
Neurodivergent people spend the majority of their early years trying to understand why they are different, and how they fit into a world that isn’t built for them. Why am I getting told off by teachers? How could I have acted differently? How could I have said that differently to be understood? It’s these micro […] Source What to read next: “Design awards must evolve, or they will hold the industry back” | “WTF is happening?
Lumsden Design
MARCH 7, 2025
Our Creative Director, James Dwyer, spoke with Design Week about his insights on design and leadership
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Mindful Design
MARCH 5, 2025
Running a restaurant or dessert shop means your floors take a beatingspills, constant foot traffic, heavy cleaning, and all the chaos that comes with a busy space. The last thing you need is flooring that wears out fast or is a nightmare to clean. Thats where Elite Crete Systems comes in, offering flooring thats seamless, […] The post New Flooring Systems to Try in Your Restaurant or Dessert Shop appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Inside Retail
MARCH 6, 2025
Retailer Ally Fashion has been ordered into liquidation after an application by a landlord for outstanding rent. Founded in 2001, the company expanded its national footprint to 160 stores. Now, 51 stores will close immediately, resulting in the loss of 250 jobs. Staff members of the 109 remaining stores will continue to work in the short term. The Federal Court of Australia appointed Jeff Marsden and Duncan Clubb of BDO Australia as liquidators on February 28.
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Retail Times
MARCH 2, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Female-founded, UK-based wallpaper and fabric studio Barneby Gates launches a limited-edition pyjama collection with Stripe & Stare on 2nd March. Featuring Barneby Gates idiosyncratically English designs on Stripe & Stares luxuriously soft, sustainable fabrics, this collection of pyjamas effortlessly blends classical design with super soft comfor
Drytac
MARCH 5, 2025
The multi-service print and signage business used Drytac Polar Frost Air to create temporary window graphics to cover up construction work at a new pasta shop in the local area. Multi-service printing and signage business Nettl at Digiprint Bath and Chippenham recently used Drytacs Polar Frost Air translucent embossed polymeric film to produce a set of window graphics for a new pasta shop in the local area.
Inside Retail
MARCH 3, 2025
Australian retail sales showed improvement in January, with all categories generating positive growth. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales in the first month of the year increased 3.8 per cent to $37.08 billion from the year-ago period. Other retailing, which includes cosmetics, sports and recreational goods, saw the highest sales growth of 7 per cent as turnover reached $5.90 billion.
Design Wanted
MARCH 7, 2025
When I worked at IDEO, I spoke with a few colleagues from IDEO.org who introduced me to the term appropriate […] The post Beyond simplicity: adequate technology for exceptional design appeared first on DesignWanted.
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
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 7, 2025
CMC is one of the largest technology corporations in Vietnam. In the process of going global, CMC opened a branch.
Design Middleeast
MARCH 7, 2025
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Inside Retail
MARCH 3, 2025
Australian luxury fashion brand Leo Lin has been part of the fashion landscape for seven years, launching in 2017, but only since building its e-commerce store in 2021 has it really taken off. Leo Lin is named after its eponymous designer who is Chinese-Australian Lin was born in Dalian, China, and moved to Australia in his teens for further education.
Design Wanted
MARCH 7, 2025
Although F. Scott Fitzgerald taught us that we cant repeat the past, there are those rare moments in life when […] The post The idea behind the Cuboid has been percolating in Gustav Rosns mind for over a decade appeared first on DesignWanted.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 7, 2025
Following Milan and London, Japanese sneaker brand Onitsuka Tiger has inaugurated a third European flagship store in Barcelona. Nestled on.
Lumsden Design
MARCH 7, 2025
James Dwyer, Creative Director at Lumsden, envisions his ultimate dinner party, bringing together the people who have influenced his design career.
Inside Retail
MARCH 6, 2025
As sustainability becomes a driving force in the retail sector, Australian brands are under increasing pressure to provide transparent, verifiable assurances of their environmental and socially responsible contributions. Conscious consumers demand more than just ethical promises they want proof. This is where Testex and the Oeko-Tex Made in Green label add immense benefits.
Design Wanted
MARCH 5, 2025
Under the creative direction of Eleonore Cavalli, Visionnaire’s Art Director, the Visionnaire Milano showroom restyling not only reinforces the brands […] The post A visionary transformation: the reinvention of a Milanese flagship showroom appeared first on DesignWanted.
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.
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 6, 2025
Wristcheck, a world-renowned watch collection platform, is committed to integrating e-commerce, brick-and-mortar retail, and the promotion of top-quality watches. A.
Lumsden Design
MARCH 7, 2025
Design directorsappointment is fundamental to shaping the next chapterof Lumsden Design
Inside Retail
MARCH 2, 2025
Retail Drinks Australia is calling on the NSW Government to address trading restrictions that will force 3000 packaged liquor retailers to close on Anzac Day. Meanwhile, hotels, clubs, and restaurants will remain open for takeaway alcohol sales. Shane Madden, owner of Retail Liquor Specialists which operates eight stores in regional NSW, expects to lose $110,000 in revenue due to the restrictions. “People will be baffled when they go to their local liquor store, the one they’ve been
Design Wanted
MARCH 3, 2025
The judging process for the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 revolved around five essential criteria: idea, form, function, differentiation, and sustainability. […] The post The Final Jury has selected the winners of the iF Design Award 2025 appeared first on DesignWanted.
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Retail Design Blog
MARCH 5, 2025
For the pasta of the brand Farina, instead of traditional plastic bags, I designed recyclable paper boxes. When creating the.
Chutegerdeman
MARCH 3, 2025
Private label products are now strategic assets, blending quality, innovation, and affordability to drive growth and loyalty. The post Private Label Products: From Cheap Alternative to Viable Growth Engine appeared first on Chute Gerdeman.
Inside Retail
MARCH 5, 2025
The Rouse Hill Town Centre (RHTC) will proceed with its $200 million transformation next month, expanding its fashion, dining and leisure offerings. The project is expected to grow RHTC to over 80,000sqm and bring more than 50 new shops plus 200 additional parking spaces. Retail assets owner, manager and developer The GPT Group said it has secured about one-third of the new tenancies for RHTC.
Design Wanted
MARCH 2, 2025
Despite modern decarbonization efforts, such as substituting Portland clinker with supplementary materials and exploring alternative binders, concrete accounts for approximately […] The post Cambridge masterminds conjure up a formula for zero-emissions cement appeared first on DesignWanted.
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
Retail Design Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
Alexandra Pyzhik is an interior designer from Astana, co-founder of the design studio A-Studio, organized in 2009. Alexandra’s main specialization.
Retail Focus
MARCH 6, 2025
Amidst a challenging retail environment, independent vape retailer Vapeology is standing out as a success story. The company has gained national recognition for its commitment to high-quality customer service and industry expertise, earning a prestigious ecigclick vape award for one of the best UK brick-and-mortar stores. It also secured a runner-up position for best overall UK online store, highlighting its growing influence in the digital marketplace.
Inside Retail
MARCH 4, 2025
The owners of Amart Furniture and Freedom Furniture have retained financial advisers to initiate the sales process of the two chains. According to the Australian Financial Review , Quadrant Private Equity has hired Macquarie Capital to oversee the sale of Amart Furniture. Founded in 1970, Amart is known for its affordable furniture and has 68 stores nationwide.
Design Wanted
MARCH 1, 2025
Douglas Burton, co-founder of Apartment Zero, a leader and champion of industrial design innovation through cultural diplomacy, would visit museums […] The post Apartment Zero makes it last appeared first on DesignWanted.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
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