Dezeen

MARCH 18, 2023

Architecture studio KOT Architects has designed a creamy showroom-cum-office inside a new building in Tel Aviv for French fashion house Dior. Situated on the 17th floor of a newly built office block, the showroom, which features a large birch plywood bookcase and neutral colours, was designed to simulate the comforting feeling of a home. KOT Architects has designed the interiors of Dior's showroom "The raw and rugged urban surroundings amplify the contrast between the various materials used and

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Design Boom

MARCH 23, 2023

the sunlit interiors host a monolithic brick centerpiece which opens up into a locally-made, solid oakwood dome. The post KITH to open williamsburg flagship, its second location in brooklyn appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 20, 2023

Selfridges has unveiled its latest installation, “Elton John at The Selfridges Corner Shop”, which aims to transform the retail space into a glittering reimagining of the iconic performer’s world. Customers are invited to explore Elton’s archive and shop for limited-edition fashion, accessories and lifestyle collaborations in-store and online.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 22, 2023

Australian manufacturers are dangerously overstocked, carrying an average $231,700 in additional products or ingredients, according to research from inventory management software provider Unleashed. “You can’t blame Australian businesses for taking on extra stock while supply chains were lagging behind,” Unleashed head of product, Jarrod Adam, said.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, 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.

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Dezeen

MARCH 24, 2023

American clothing brand Kith has created a flagship store in Williamsburg , Brooklyn, that uses brick, wood and steel to reference the industrial history of the neighbourhood. Designed by Kith 's founder Ronnie Fieg and the brand's in-house team of architects, the Williamsburg location is located in the Gensler -designed 25 Kent Plaza office building, where Kith also has its corporate offices.

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Design Boom

MARCH 22, 2023

the chairs are laid out as small-scale installations in bottega veneta's london, milan, paris, rome, and berlin stores. The post gaetano pesce’s resin-dipped ‘come stai?’ chairs land in bottega veneta flagship stores appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2023

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands has reported a “record” first half driven by strong sales recovery across all three of its brands. For the six months to January 31, sales grew 34.5 per cent to NZ$547.9 million with continuous sales growth registered in all key selling regions. Statutory tax-paid profit reached $14 million with underlying EBITDA at $45.3 million.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 20, 2023

Antoniolupi’s origin dates back to 1950 in Fucecchio, a town in the province of Florence, where a small workshop specialized in processing glass for furnishings was […] The post The iconic Antoniolupi unveiled their latest products at ISH, in Frankfurt appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Times

MARCH 22, 2023

Emotions run high among UK shoppers, new research has revealed. ‘Comfort’ (34%), ‘curiosity’ (28%) and ‘nostalgia’ (19%) are among the top feelings consumers experience when buying a new product, according to a revealing new survey of 8,000 consumers.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

While investment is under strain as retailers battle with the impact of inflation on food, products and services, which is running at between 8 and 16%, IT is actually one area where increased spend can be justified. The big question is, how can retailers invest in tech to keep pace with a consumer that has never been more demanding, while at the same time using the very same tech to manage their costs even as they watch inflation bite?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2023

Sportswear giant Adidas’ streetwear label Y-3 has opened a new store in Westfield Sydney. Y-3 is a permanent creative brand collaboration between Adidas and renowned Japanese designer – Yohji Yamamoto – which combines fashion sportswear into a wide range of products including sportswear, outerwear, weatherproof pieces, footwear and accessories. Image source: Supplied The store design features the brand’s new “art gallery meets sporting arena” concept launched late last year for outlets around th

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Dezeen

MARCH 23, 2023

American fashion brand Khaite has opened its flagship store in SoHo , New York City – a cement-trowelled and steel-lined interior with an evergreen tree planted into its shop floor. The store was designed by Khaite 's founder and creative director, Catherine Holstein and her husband New York-based architect, Griffin Frazen. The Khaite flagship store is located in SoHo, New York City It occupies a Corinthian column-fronted building in SoHo, capped with Italianate cast-iron modillion cornices, des

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Design Wanted

MARCH 22, 2023

The 51st CIFF – China International Furniture Fair, the leading furniture fair in Asia, will provide a concrete response to the major changes and new challenges […] The post CIFF 2023 – Innovative solutions to meet new global challenges appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

If you’d like your business to be able to cope with whatever the future holds for it, then it’s a good idea to plan for a range of contingencies. This applies especially to the financial side of the business, where it might be difficult to react to events in an informed, sober-minded way. If you’ve already done some financial scenario planning, then you might already have considered the factors you end up faced with.

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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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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2023

Dutch lifestyle brand Scotch & Soda has filed for bankruptcy in the Netherlands as MD Frederick Lukoff steps down. The bankruptcy does not include the company’s international operations, including those in Australia. The company says “severe cash flow issues” caused by the pandemic along with the war in Ukraine coupled with inflation have damaged its financial recovery despite achieving €342.5 million (A$552.21 million) in revenue.

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Retail Times

MARCH 20, 2023

With Ramadan beginning on the evening of March 22nd and ending on April 21st, many will be preparing for a month of fasting. When the sun sets, dates are a popular option. The fruit is high in sugar and can provide fasters with a quick energy boost after a day of no eating.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 21, 2023

The Slow Hand Design Exhibition returns to celebrate Thai designers that are supporting their country’s sustainability endeavours. Hosted as part of the prestigious Superstudio showcase, it […] The post Not a Virgin: this year’s Slow Hand Design Exhibition from Thailand highlights the future of upcycling at MDW 2023 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 21, 2023

Your resume is often the first impression you make on a potential employer. Usually, the potential employer judges your skills and overall fitness for the company based on what they see in the resume. Close attention to completing a winning resume can be overestimated, and here are the major ones. It showcases your qualifications. A resume is a way for you to highlight your education, work experience, and skills that make you qualified for a job.

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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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Inside Retail

MARCH 24, 2023

As Allbirds tries to deepen its sustainability commitment, apparel and footwear brand Allbirds has designed zero-carbon sneakers, called Mo.onShot. Dubbed “the world’s first zero-carbon shoe,” Mo.onShot is made from carbon-negative materials such as merino wool, sugarcane-based foam, and bioplastic eyelets manufactured from a polymer formed from converted methane.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

MARCH 20, 2023

On March 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced it issued orders to eight social media and video streaming platforms seeking Special Reports on how the platforms review and monitor commercial advertising to detect, prevent and reduce deceptive advertisements, including those related to fraudulent healthcare products, financial scams and the sale of fake goods.

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Retail Times

MARCH 24, 2023

Thousands of school children across the UK will benefit from a new grant programme launching this summer which will provide £5 million in grants to help give them a healthier, more active, stronger start in life.

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MARCH 22, 2023

Companies must recognise that they are subject to increased expectations in terms of effective identification and management of social issues. A failure to do so – and the resulting inequality – is increasingly seen as representing a systemic risk to the resilience of business operations and value chains. Expectations are reinforced by the wave of new due diligence regulations and reporting standards focussed on addressing both the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in ESG (see, for example, our earlier blog posts on

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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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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2023

Wendy’s Burgers is ramping up its search for master franchisees in Australia, which was announced last year. The brand is 95 per cent franchised with more than 320 franchisees globally. In Australia, the fast-food brand is gearing up for hundreds of stores under a franchise model. Sarah Stowe, editor of Inside Retail’s sister site Franchise Executives, talked with Abigail Pringle, Wendy’s’ president, international and chief development officer… Inside Retail: Why do you b

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Dezeen

MARCH 23, 2023

Interior design firm Studio Giancarlo Valle has turned an early 20th-century cinema in Stockholm into a showroom for rug company Nordic Knots, restoring its original stone details and adding warm wood and brushed steel. Mottled green marble covers the walls of the 150-square-metre showroom, which is located in the central Östermalm area of Stockholm.

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Mindful Design

MARCH 22, 2023

Two of the best flooring materials for small restaurants are tile and concrete. Both can give you an elevated look, yet remain a low-maintenance option at a fairly low cost, perfect for high-traffic areas. The beauty of tile floors is that they allow you to create a dramatic look, especially if you choose bold patterns […] The post Best Flooring Materials for Small Restaurants appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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All Work

MARCH 22, 2023

By understanding user demographics, preferences, and usage patterns, inclusive designers can create designs that are tailored to their target audience. In a recent podcast conversation, Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at Miller Knoll, shared his advice and tips on how to best use data to inform design decisions. Organizations should look to design workspaces with employees rather than for them, while taking into account the needs of both individuals and teams.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2023

Across Asian cultures where multi-day celebrations and larger-than-life weddings are the norm, big Asian weddings have returned larger and more expensive than ever. China tops the list with the largest wedding industry in the region, valued at approximately US$575 billion, which has grown threefold since 2020. While, India, Asia’s second largest wedding market has exceeded US$50 billion, as reported by CNBC India.

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Retail Times

MARCH 23, 2023

Today, Sports Direct has opened its five-floor Manchester flagship store, powered by inurface media’s innovative AV solutions. The extravaganza of displays, LEDs, and interactive tech has transformed the retail unit into an awe-inspiring experiential shopping hub, creating the ultimate destination for consumers.

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Retail Design Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

The new Veronica Beard store in Scottsdale, AZ, is a welcoming space with a bright and airy store design reflecting.

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Retail Store Windows

MARCH 24, 2023

We haven't quite decided how we feel about this scheme at the moment. The giant Anthurium are impressively realistic and we can see from the brands website that this is a product-led scheme (even though the actual product with the Anthurium print is not currently in their windows) however we the giant stems make the scheme jar a little for us. Realistic plants (albeit land-of-the-giants style) are not easy to pull-off and these really are impressive otherwise.

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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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