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‘Passion never fails’: Why Casetify is going all in on the metaverse

Inside Retail

Back in March 2021, Wesley Ng, like much of the world, became aware of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for the first time. “I got a bit of FOMO,” the co-founder and CEO of Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify, said at the Marketing Pulse virtual conference last week. “So we created a one-of-one piece of collectible art, a phone case NFT, which is interoperable in metaverse space.

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stone sculpture, pure forms + brass become the protagonists of forte_forte boutique in LA

Design Boom

forte forte, a hub of sensations and emotions italian clothing brand forte_forte has now expanded to the U.S. with its latest store on melrose place, in los angeles. conceived by giada forte and robert vattilana — art director and giada’s life partner — the boutique includes a series of tactile and visual sensations: a […]. The post stone sculpture, pure forms + brass become the protagonists of forte_forte boutique in LA appeared first on designboom | architecture & d

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How Hermes rebranded as Evri with an ever-changing logo

Design Week

The courier company previously known as Hermes has gone through a complete make-over at the hands of design studio Superunion and type foundry Monotype. Superunion was brought in after winning a pitch as part of an ongoing transformation at the courier, including a significant investment in customer service, which follows a period of growth during the COVID pandemic.

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Meta4Space launches NFT collection to helps brands enter the Metaverse

Design Wanted

Following the launch of its exclusive NFT furniture collection, we spoke to 4SPACE founder and design director Firas Alsahin, who shared his thoughts on the value […]. The post Meta4Space launches NFT collection to helps brands enter the Metaverse appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Amazon Australia launches mental health coaching for staff

Inside Retail

Amazon Australia has launched a new mental health support benefit for its employees and their families, providing life coaching and mindfulness resources for holistic mental wellbeing. Research commissioned by Amazon Australia found that nearly 95 per cent of its workers expect a workplace support service that promotes their mental and physical wellbeing.

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Singapore Seeks to Bolster Skillset for its Sustainable Finance Professionals

Eye on ESG

In a further effort to help listed companies align their ESG-related disclosures in line with other international standards and best practices, and to build on ESG reporting landscape in Singapore , the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) have identified 12 technical skills and competencies for professionals within the sustainable finance sector.

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Design Council asks the public to take part in designing future train stations

Design Week

The Design Council and Network Rail are rolling out the next part of a plan to redesign the nations railway stations by inviting the public to experience proposed designs in virtual reality. There are about 2,000 small and medium train stations in the UK. Now, Network Rail is appealing to the British public and asking them to take an active part in a comprehensive programme that will lead to the.

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Coles joins program to boost recruitment of people living with disabilities

Inside Retail

In a bid to improve job opportunities for people living with disabilities, the government has launched a $2.43 million RecruitAble pilot at Coles head office on Monday. The pilot is in partnership with Get Skilled Access which was founded by Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott AO, and national recruitment agency Randstad Australia. “We are partnering with Coles to help their staff become more inclusive and disability confident, making the shopping experience for people with disability more acces

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DHL Express announces roll-out of 270 new electric vans for its last-mile fleet

E Delevry

DHL Express has announced the roll-out of 270 new electric vans, which will become part of its last-mile fleet. The company has committed to having a 100% electric UK-wide courier fleet by 2030. It follows the introduction last year of 50 electric vans. The 270 new vans will go live between May and September, operating out of more than 30 different locations, including London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton Liverpool, Sheffield, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

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Agronomics and Roslin Technologies launch pioneering cultivated meat pet food venture

Retail Times

Agronomics, the leading listed investor focused on cellular agriculture, and Roslin Technologies Limited (“Roslin Technologies”), a food biotechnology company, are excited to announce the launch of their first joint venture, Good Dog Food Limited (“Good Dog Food”). Good Dog Food will develop a novel range of healthy, eco-friendly pet food products made using cultivated meat.

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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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CARU Wades Into the Water With “Gotta Go Turdle” Toy – Recommends Better Disclosures for Kids and Adult Supervision in Ads

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) has recommended that Moose Toys, an Australian toy company, modify ads and packaging of its “Little Live Pets Gotta Go Turdle” toy to disclose that kids should not eat the synthetic “Turdle food” that comes with the toy. CARU also recommended that future promotions of the toy depict adult supervision. The Gotta Go Turdle is an “interactive, toilet-trained turtle.

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Brisbane Fashion Festival to return this year, dates revealed

Inside Retail

The return of the Brisbane Fashion Festival has been confirmed, scheduled for August. . This year’s event will be held in King George Square in the heart of Brisbane City from August 22 to 26. Festival director Lindsay Bennett expects more than 2000 people will participate in three days of runway events, and many more via live streams. “Brisbane Fashion Festival proved to be a much-longed-for celebration last year amid the challenges of the pandemic, and a wonderful example of the joy that fashi

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Amazon launches electric HGV vehicles in UK first

E Delevry

Amazon has launched electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) into its delivery fleet for the first time in the UK. Five of the 37-tonne fully-electric vehicles are now operating from Amazon’s fulfilment centres in Tilbury and Milton Keynes, replacing diesel HGVs. The company claims that this will result in up to 100,000 annual road miles being fuelled with renewable electricity instead of diesel, thereby preventing 170 tonnes of CO2e from being emitted.

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6 Tips to Get Your Brand on Dispensary Shelves

Instore Design

You’ve done the hard part: designing, testing, adjusting, and finalizing your 420-friendly product. It should practically sell itself at this point, right? Kidding. You know creating your product is only half the battle, but now it’s time to spread the word, build relationships with retailers, and grab your slice of market share. So where do you begin?

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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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CARU Requires Toy Company to Modify Ads to Show Limited Scope of Playsets, Adult Assembly Required, and Real Toy Play

Hunton Andrews Kurth

In a rare “some assembly required” and “parts not included” decision, the Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU), a division of BBB National Programs, scrutinized advertising for Micro Machine toys. CARU determined that Jazwares LLC’s advertising for the toys misled children about what was included in the purchase of the products, what must be purchased separately, and the ease of assembly.

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Meta seals partnership for 3D ads in step toward the metaverse

Inside Retail

Meta Platforms will make it easier for brands to run three-dimensional ads on its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms through a new partnership with an ecommerce technology firm. The integration with VNTANA will allow brands to upload the 3D models of their products to Facebook and Instagram and easily convert them into ads, VNTANA said on Thursday in a press release.

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Top 4 Tips For New Retail Entrepreneurs

RetailMinded

You’ll notice many retail businesses sprouting here and there wherever you go. From convenience stores to clothing boutiques, retail shops are one of the staple business methods that will always have a high demand. If you’re planning to open your own retail shop, acquiring more information and know-how in successfully running it makes total sense.

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5 Examples of Awesome Retail Endcap Displays

Instore Design

Endcap displays, when done well, have the power to draw customers to aisles of your store they wouldn’t have otherwise glanced at — while encouraging them to consider products they might never have known about. They can also serve as great wayfinding tools, guiding customers to specific products or categories of products in a large store. They have measurable benefits, too; an Oracle study of items placed on endcap displays in grocery stores showed that strategically-placed endcaps can deliver a

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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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“Designing for our future selves”: Milan Design Week to return with sustainability focus

Design Week

After Covid-related disruption forced the Salone to cancel its 2020 edition and run a digital-and-physical mix – Supersalone – in September last year, this year will see the trade fair return to a fully-in-person event, to be held in June instead of its traditional April dates. The big focus this year will be the intersection of design and sustainability.

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Five Guys reveals new Sydney CBD site

Inside Retail

American burger chain company Five Guys will open its second Australian outlet in the heart of Sydney’s CBD this year. According to the brand, it has garnered widespread popularity and acceptance by the Sydney community since opening its first outlet in Penrith. The menu includes American favourites such as burgers, hot dogs, hand-cut fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, milkshakes, and customisable toppings. .

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The Rise of Self-Service

Frank Mayer

Within the last few years, the buying experience has undergone a season of change. As consumer needs have evolved, the ways in which businesses respond to those needs have had to evolve as well. With the return of shopping at brick-and-mortar locations, customers’ new normal has pushed businesses to speed up their transitions into the omnichannel market to better bridge the gap between online and in-store experiences.

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Modern Boba Bar Design Uses Bright Splashes of Yellow

Mindful Design

Boba Bar Design: Mindful Design Consulting All pictures: Mindful Design Consulting A new Leafly Boba Bar franchise is opening in Huntsville, Alabama, and Mindful Design Consulting is behind its interior design and catching wall graphics. Our goal was an airy, fresh space, with a modern look, cool vibes and lots of character. We achieved this […].

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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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New V&A show designed to immerse visitors in journey “across time and gender”

Design Week

A new exhibition on fashion and masculinity has opened at the V&A, and its design is as eye-catching and thought-provoking as its contents. Both elements work together to make the viewer an active participant in a journey through gender, identity and adornment. Architecture and design practice JA Projects was commissioned to conceive and create the desing for Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of.

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Dyson opens its first demo store on Sydney’s George St

Inside Retail

Global appliance retailer Dyson has opened an immersive demo space for its products in Sydney. The new store boasts large demonstration zones and displays that show how Dyson technologies offer solutions to real-world problems. A ‘wall of debris’ that can be strewn on the floor in order to be vacuumed, air quality demos that show live AQ data, and a beauty lab that assesses shopper’s hair health are all part of the store’s offerings.

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Black Rock Opens a Whisky Paradise in Shanghai | hcreates

Retail Design Blog

Black Rock is a Whisky lover’s nirvana. Originating from London, Black Rock is all about bringing flavor to the forefront.

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Workspace Designers: How Sustainable Is Your Supply Chain?

All Work

Designers have a responsibility to advise their clients on the environmental and social impact of products, materials and technologies. Raising awareness will put pressure on supply chains to become more sustainable, and in turn companies will have to become more proactive to meet the expectations of stakeholders. There are sustainable options out there for most things that interior designers specify for, and the list of options is growing.

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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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Massimo Dutti, London

Retail Store Windows

We can always rely on this brand to produce a beautifully presented window scheme and demonstrate so well how to position mannequins in a space. While the product itself is not the most exciting in the world the team here work the clothing very well and it is always a pleasure to see wiring of mannequins rather than the ugly base plates favoured by so many mainstream brands out there.

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Investment fund takes half share in Brisbane’s Grand Plaza Shopping Centre

Inside Retail

A 50-per-cent share of Brisbane’s Grand Plaza Shopping Centre has been acquired by EG Australian Core Enhanced Funds for an undisclosed amount. Simon Rooney, head of retail capital markets – Pacific at CBRE, who brokered the sale on behalf of US fund Invesco, said the deal highlights strong ongoing demand for Queensland retail investments, with over $4.5 billion in sales occurring since the beginning of last year.

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How supermarket loyalty schemes could improve after myWaitrose pivots to personalisation

Retail Times

It’s been well-known for quite some time that the UK supermarket scene is incredibly competitive. For years, supermarket brands have openly declared their competitiveness in advertisements on TV, in print, and now online. The price comparison adverts were once a very familiar sight, and now there are more platforms to showcase such competition, like comparison websites.

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Saffron uses “brush strokes” to give Portugal’s biggest employer a new look

Design Week

When Saffron was hired by the corporate conglomerate Sonae, it was brought in as a strategic partner to assist the company. The job was more about “tweaking and adjusting” than anything to do with design Saffron creative director Matt Atchison explains. Sonae is somewhat of a household name in Portugal and is the country’s biggest employer, an umbrella brand with business areas touching many.

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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.