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OMA’s temporary tiffany store in paris features a sapphire blue rotunda

Design Boom

this pop-up boutique on avenue montaigne is also an archival display, showcasing items from tiffany's 185-year-old collection. The post OMA’s temporary tiffany store in paris features a sapphire blue rotunda appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inflation helps fuel strong Australian retail sales in May

Inside Retail

Seasonally adjusted Australian retail sales grew in May by 10.4 per cent year on year according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Department stores saw the strongest growth at 5.1 per cent followed by cafes, restaurants and food handling at 1.8 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively. Sales of household goods rose at 0.4 per cent while other retailing registered a 1.5 per cent increase.

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JD Sports opens new flagship store in Gateshead’s Metrocentre

Retail Focus

This Saturday saw JD Sports , Fashion plc, retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, open the doors to its newest flagship store at Metrocentre Gateshead. The 18,000 sq. ft North-East flagship, which has tech and innovation at its heart and is home to over 50 iconic brands, has created an influx of new jobs for the community and provides local activewear advocates with their fix of all the biggest brands including Nike , adidas and The North Face.

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London Design Festival 2022: installations and design districts revealed

Design Week

London Design Festival (LDF) returns this September for its 20th edition, hoping to showcase the city’s creative industry at a time of increasing pressure. As LDF organisers note, around one in six people in London work in the creative industries. But the sector has struggled over the last couple of years as a result of the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and uncertainty around Brexit.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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architectural ruin turns into upscale furniture boutique and showroom in montréal

Design Boom

behind a reclaimed brick façade, a green oasis is unveiled, inviting visitors to enter the store. The post architectural ruin turns into upscale furniture boutique and showroom in montréal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Workforce crisis: 40,300 retail jobs vacant across Australia

Inside Retail

As the country grapples with a crippling labour crisis, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show there were more than 40,300 vacant jobs in the retail sector in May. This is an increase of 11,200 vacancies – or 38.5 per cent – compared to February last year. Despite inflationary pressures, retail sales surged 10.4 per cent in May year-on-year.

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Neocon 2022 Explored Biophilic Office Design, But What Is It?

All Work

This year’s NeoCon explores many themes within the office setting, namely biophilia. . Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase human connection to the natural environment . Our offices are healthier, calmer and more productive when we invite living things into our workspaces. . With floor after floor of innovative furniture products, this year’s NeoCon offered a wide array of creative new office solutions.

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japanese vintage store’s VIP room showcases clothing in sleek, exhibition-like display

Design Boom

used, vintage items are presented almost like works of art in a museum. The post japanese vintage store’s VIP room showcases clothing in sleek, exhibition-like display appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Uber, TWU set the bar for gig workers in landmark pact

Inside Retail

Months of negotiations between Uber Australia and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) have resulted in a landmark agreement for the gig-worker economy revealed today. The two parties have agreed on minimum standards and benefits for drivers working for both the ride-hailing service and the UberEats delivery service. This is the first time a platform company in Australia has struck a deal with a union across both the rideshare and food delivery industries and is the result of months of detailed dis

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Pride in London pop-up opens their doors on Foubert’s Place

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has announced that the Pride in London pop-up has opened their doors on F oube r t ’ s Place marking the 50 year anniversary of Pride. The pop-up offers a safe space for London’s LGBT+ community, and is located at 15-17 F oube r t ’ s Place, London, W1F 7QB – just off Carnaby Street – open through 3 July, 2022. Brian Bickell, CEO at Shaftesbury says “We are delighted to welcome the Pride in London pop-up to Carnaby to mark their 50th anniversary.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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Solid as ever—the Marmomac Verona fair dedicated to natural stone

Design Wanted

When Marmomac returned last year after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, it demonstrated the resilience of the natural stone industry. Not even a global pandemic […]. The post Solid as ever—the Marmomac Verona fair dedicated to natural stone appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Does Your Trade Show Program Suffer from Bad Branding? 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Do you have a favorite potato chip? When you’re walking down the snacks aisle surrounded by all of the different varieties, do you grab a bag without giving a second glance to the others? Why? Are potatoes used for those chips somehow different from all the others? Were these the chips you ate when you were younger? Do you know why you always go for these specific potato chips?

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Welcome to the future: Bricks-and-mortar retail undergoes a revolution

Inside Retail

For those who think the bricks-and-mortar concept in retail is dead, think again. Companies like digital art gallery Teleport in Hong Kong are bringing a new meaning to immersive experiences that can be translated into physical spaces. Edward Eremyan, founder and CEO of Teleport, explains that its immersive art experience that debuted back in November last year promises innovative ways for people to view the art form of NFTs, digital projections, interactive installations and online auctions.

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Carvela and Mint Velvet choose St David’s Cardiff for regional debuts

Retail Focus

Landsec , part of The St David’s Partnership, has today announced the signing of two premium fashion retailers for regional debuts. Carvela , the women’s footwear and accessories specialist, and international women’s fashion label Mint Velvet , are both set to open at St David’s Cardiff later this year. . Spanning 2,130 sq ft on the Grand Arcade, Carvela’s first standalone Welsh boutique will feature its unique ranges of shoes, bags, and accessories.

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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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Slamp first flagship store opening party during the Milan Design Week 2022

Design Wanted

The first Slamp flagship store was inaugurated in Milan on June 7th. The Design Week 2022 was at its best and the opening party was the […]. The post Slamp first flagship store opening party during the Milan Design Week 2022 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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ExhibitorLIVE 2022: The Moment that Hit Everyone

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

JUNE 22 nd , LAS VEGAS, NV—Outside the strip is blazing in the dry heat. The brightness of the sun reflecting off the gold-tinted windows of Mandalay Bay sears into the eyes of attendees as they walk in. But inside the convention center, the A/C blasts its own stinging waves of cold air. The desert is as harsh as you can imagine, but the city is managing—even thriving.

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How Country Road dials up personalisation with free digital gifting service

Inside Retail

Iconic Australian retailer Country Road has taken an innovative tech-led approach to maximising gift sales. Launching late last year, every customer purchasing items online as gifts can guarantee the gift can be revealed to the recipient in time for the big day, thanks to the very latest instant digital gifting technology provided by Gift Flick. Gift Flick is an e-commerce plug-in that enables consumers to virtually send any product or gift voucher in an e-tailer’s store.

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Goldsmiths unveils its Bluewater Showroom

Retail Focus

Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent, on Friday 24th June. Bluewater is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, outside of London. The new Goldsmiths showroom boasts a fresh interior concept, as well as a line-up of luxury timepieces and fine-jewellery brands, creating retail environment of the future—embracing a modern and re

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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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Orbit portable lamp is inspired by the Moon’s rotation around the Earth

Design Wanted

Orbit is the company’s new portable, wireless lamp, meant to be the perfect companion for your indoor and outdoor adventures. Constructed in milky white plastic with […]. The post Orbit portable lamp is inspired by the Moon’s rotation around the Earth appeared first on DesignWanted.

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QR Codes are Making the Comeback of the Century

Theatro

What are QR codes? QR codes as we know them today were initially released in 1994 by Denso Wave Inc. QR Codes are images that smartphone cameras can scan to access a URL, unique product, or service information, not unlike a bar code. For many years, QR Codes mostly faded their way into obscurity. People initially struggled to understand how to scan the code, and the web pages were often broken or slow, leading to frustrated users.

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WA shoe chain Bstore makes first interstate move, into NSW

Inside Retail

Western Australian shoe retailer Bstore is set to open its first flagship store in Chatswood Chase, Sydney on Friday (July 1). The 70sqm store boasts a range of international brands including Birkenstock, FitFlop, Frankie 4, Blundstone and Hunter offering style, comfort and quality to customers. Mike Edmiston, Bstore’s founder, said: “Since the pandemic, comfort has become shoppers’ main priority, and Australians have really taken to the innovation and functionality behind the produc

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Braehead welcomes host of new brands

Retail Focus

Braehead, a leading retail and leisure destination, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual Properties, has announced a string of recent and upcoming openings at the centre. Renowned fashion and home furnishings retailer, Laura Ashley, has recently opened a new section in Braehead’s NEXT Home store, selling a range of furniture and homeware products.

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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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Glastonbury’s Shangri-La designed to show that “people power is possible”

Design Week

This weekend, over 200,000 people finally returned to Worthy Farm to see Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar perform at Glastonbury. It also marked the return of immersive space Shangri-La after two years. Kaye Dunnings, the area’s creative director, says that this year’s edition is a love letter to the community-led and queer spaces that have been particularly badly hit recently.

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Yuko Nagayama & Associates creates trapezoidal glasses shop and community hub

Dezeen

Tokyo studio Yuko Nagayama & Associates has completed a copper-clad eyewear store for brand JINS in Maebashi, Japan , which contains a cafe and rooftop terrace. Named JINS Park, the shop in Gunma Prefecture was designed to act as a space for the community to gather whether they are shopping in the store or not. Yuko Nagayama & Associates has created a glasses shop in Maebashi.

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How Rip Curl saved three tonnes of old wetsuits from landfill

Inside Retail

Leading surf brand Rip Curl will start taking back old wetsuits in overseas markets and recycling them into soft-fall matting in playgrounds and outdoor gyms after successfully launching and scaling the recycling program in Australia. The program is in partnership with TerraCycle, a US-based recycling business that specialises in repurposing hard-to-recycle materials.

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Creams Cafe leads flurry of lettings activity at Manchester Arndale

Retail Focus

Manchester Arndale is delighted to announce that the UK’s favourite dessert restaurant brand, Creams Cafe, will be opening a new 2,325 sq ft store at the centre. The store, which has been let on a 15-year lease, will offer the full Creams Cafe experience with the brand’s menu of flamboyant and indulgent desserts – from sundaes and shakes to waffles and crepes – for dine-in, takeaway and delivery.

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Hingston Studio designs “kinetic” identity for dance company Rambert

Design Week

London-based consultancy Hingston Studio has redesigned the identity of contemporary dance company Rambert. As well as crafting the new visual identity, the studio has also worked on art direction, campaign visuals and strategy for Rambert. Rambert gave its first performance in 1926, though its origins date back earlier to when Polish émigrée and Ballet Russes dancer Marie Rambert arrived in.

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Translucent Panels You Never Knew You Needed for Your Commercial Space

Mindful Design

Transparency is a most desired quality that designer want to achieve in a space. It allows for light to travel, it makes a space look air and open, and it gives an interior a modern fresh look. Translucent panels are an excellent way to do just this. While they create a solid structure wherever one […]. The post Translucent Panels You Never Knew You Needed for Your Commercial Space appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Rossi Boots plots renaissance under new owners

Inside Retail

Adelaide-based Australian boot maker Rossi Boots plans expansion into international markets, under new owners and with fresh investment. Founded in 1908 by Arthur Rossiter, the fourth-generation family business creates premium-quality boots from Australian leather. Among the company’s achievements was the supply of 110,000 boots for soldiers in the First World War.

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Safe By Design

Retail Focus

Helping ensure the safety of pedestrians, TORMAX automatic sliding door systems can be fitted with a full-glass screen behind which the door leaf can recess as the entrance opens. This removes the risk of the sliding door mechanism being interfered with or blocked by anyone, allowing immediate clear opening as people approach the door. To keep the entrance looking smart, the pocket screen features a lockable hinge, allowing it to be quickly opened out for easy cleaning and for any accumulated

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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.