Design Week
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The Workroom has created a new visual identity for Humanist Ceremonies, an organisation that provides trained celebrants for non-religious weddings, funerals and naming ceremonies.
Mindful Design
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Mindful Design Consulting led yet another stunning transformation of an old building into a vibrant dessert shop in Los Angeles, California. Once an unassuming structure at the forefront of a small plaza, its only advantage was its immediate proximity to the flow of cars and pedestrians, ready to be converted into customers. With a fresh, […] The post Modern Mexican Dessert Store Design – Before and After appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
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Retail Times
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! More than half of the UK adult population have bought a second-hand item online in the last year – and it’s not just the youngest clicking away, as older consumers are also driving the second-hand shopping mega-trend, according to Evri’s inaugural UK Ecommerce Pulse report.
Design Boom
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
the design by studio lotus highlights meenakari’s legacy, creating an immersive environment for the art and heritage of this craft. The post hand-carved red sandstone clads jewelry store’s facade by studio lotus in jaipur appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Danish variety store chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen is coming to Australia, opening its first two stores in the country at Stockland Shopping Centres in Wetherill Park and Shellharbour on December 7. The company partnered with Bernardi Group to launch in Australia. Its product offerings include home decor, kitchenware, stationery and toys. “We are honoured to be given the opportunity to launch Flying Tiger Copenhagen to the Australian market as we feel there is a real appetite for the brand
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The British high street has endured a string of high-profile insolvencies in recent years, leading to the demise of household retail brands. Retailers are fighting to stay out of the red as record-high inflation, rising rent, the cost of living crisis, and growing popularity for ecommerce dent already reduced budgets. Chris Bristow, a company liquidation and corporate rescue specialist at Real Business Rescue, examines the financial health of retail businesses under the current climate.
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Design Boom
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
OODA opts for a rotational design of the volumes forming fluid transitions between the street, square, and interiors. The post OODA’s ndarja multi-use building splits in two to create green urban void in tirana appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Women fashion brand Alamour The Label will launch its first flagship store in Sydney in mid-month, marking its expansion from online to physical retail. The store, located at 255C Oxford Street, has a Mediterranean-inspired design in nude and gold tones and offers a range of collections, including the Le Rouge and Honey lines. There will also be cocktail dresses, evening attire, and vacation designs, with prices ranging from $100 to $840.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The storied legacy of Joseph Cheaney, a brand synonymous with quality craftsmanship and quintessentially British shoemaking, is entering a new chapter on New Bond Street. Known for its unwavering commitment to innovation and authenticity, Cheaney’s latest boutique represents a strategic move not just in retail location, but in aligning with a broader cultural shift – a renewed appreciation amongst modern consumers for quality, heritage, and an ever-evolving “buy less, buy better̶
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! An expert from waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations – including the provision of a takeback system for consumers.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Design Boom
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
geometric elements and perforated surfaces create an engaging interplay of light and color. The post red cantilevered volumes outline one house design’s shanghai techstorm exhibition hall appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Australian skincare brand Grown Alchemist has established its first flagship store in the UK, further increasing its global retail network. The store, located at 35 Beak Street, spans two levels and boasts a lab-inspired decoration with plants, as well as a selection of biotech-derived skincare items. “Grown Alchemist is one of the most exciting brands in skincare and it’s amazing to see them choose Soho for their UK flagship,” said Antonia Johns, associate director of retail & leisure at Sa
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Today JD , the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign ‘ Family ’ , a vibrant and energetic celebration of the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country. With an unwavering focus on authenticity, JD presents a unique perspective on traditional family constructs through the eyes of its consumers – redefining what family really means today.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Hackett London and David Gandy Wellwear are delighted to announce the second chapter of their partnership, introducing a new collection that elevates the off-duty moments of daily life with comfort that doesn’t compromise on style.
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
Design Boom
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
comprising a store, café, and chocolate shop, the 57th street location marks louis vuitton's largest space in the U.S. The post OMA-designed sculptures tower within new louis vuitton store on 57th street appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Bianca Richards, head of retail operations at Australian athleisure wear brand LSKD , is described by her team as a “retail powerhouse” and the “silent achiever behind the beast that has become LSKD retail. ” Richards has a reputation for executing seamless store openings and leading by listening and fostering an environment that encourages healthy conflict.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Goldsmiths, a leading name in luxury watches and fine jewellery, is pleased to announce the relocation, upsize and opening of its new showroom in centre:mk , the heart of Milton Keynes. This prime location showcases an exquisite selection of renowned watch brands and fine jewellery collections, offering clients an unparalleled shopping experience. The new showroom features dedicated branded areas for some of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world, including TUDOR, Breitling, TAG Heuer, an
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Greggs, the leading UK food-to-go retailer, has provided the equivalent of over one million meals – 420 tonnes of surplus food – to charities and community groups across the UK, in partnership with FareShare.
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.
CAAD
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Community-based retail design focuses on designing spaces that not only adapt to local preferences but also foster a sense of belonging and connection with the social and cultural environment. This approach involves understanding community dynamics, local values, and creating experiences that resonate with the people who live in or frequent a specific area.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Endeavour Group ‘s retail sales remained flat in the fiscal first quarter as customers shopped more selectively. The company’s retail sales totalled $2.54 billion, with BWS and Dan Murphy’s comparable store sales declining 1.1 per cent year over year. Online sales increased 6.3 per cent and accounted for 9.3 per cent of total retail sales.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
After a hugely successful launch in the North-East, with the opening of stores in Newcastle’s Eldon square and Gateshead Metrocentre, Sephora UK is continuing to fuel their northern expansion with the announcement of its next store opening at Grosvenor’s leading city-centre retail and entertainment destination, Liverpool ONE. The new store location at Liverpool ONE is slated to open in Spring 2025 and will be the 8th store in Sephora UK’s growing physical retail portfolio, which includes stores
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Lidl GB is on track to invest a total of £21 billion in the British food industry by the end of FY24, exceeding its original five-year commitment of £15 billion by 40%. This equates to an additional £6 billion and underscores the retailer’s ongoing support for British agriculture and food production.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
Design Week
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Diageo made a splash in September with its “world’s lightest” glass whisky bottle, for Johnnie Walker. Five years in the making, it was a hand-blown, round-based affair, which attempted to turn the luxury equation of “heavy equals pricey” on its head. All well and good, for a limited edition product. But a meatier scheme was […] Source What to read next: Eggshell bowls and smart blinds star in GREEN GRADS showcase | Design Week’s favourite product, print
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Coles and Woolworths said they will defend the class action proceedings a law firm has filed in the Federal Court of Australia concerning the supermarket chains’ allegedly false discounts. Gerard Malouf & Partners filed a class action against Coles and Woolworths, seeking to recover funds for consumers who may have been deceived by the fake price drops on the items sold in their stores. “Coles announced on September 23 that it is defending the ACCC proceedings and also intends to
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Evolve Estates , part of commercial property and investment collective M Core, is set to welcome a brand-new JD Sports store at its Grosvenor Centre in Northampton next year. Leading sports retailer, JD Sports, has signed a 10-year lease for a substantial 14,000 sq ft unit, occupying units 29-35 along Newland Walk. The new store, which will be located in the former NEXT unit, is currently undergoing a major refurbishment.
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Today JD, the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign ‘Family’, a true documentation of the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country.
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Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Retail Bound
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Starting a product-based business can feel like navigating a labyrinth. From ideation to execution, the voyage is thrilling yet fraught with challenges—especially legal hurdles that can trip up even the most promising startups. While creativity and innovation are your front-runners, a robust legal framework is the linchpin that ensures sustainability and growth.
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Thule Group has agreed to acquire phone mount retailer Quad Lock for $500 million, equivalent to 10 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). The acquisition is expected to increase Thule’s market share in Asia Pacific from 5 per cent to 10 per cent as it gains access to a customer base of motorcycle enthusiasts. “Quad Lock is a global market leader in its niche and, like Thule, has a passion for creating the best products for active adventur
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Trafford Centre, the retail and leisure destination, is excited to announce that last month Tiffany & Co., the world-renowned jewellery brand, arrived at the centre. The new concession, located in Selfridges’ Accessories Hall, showcases the brand’s latest design concept, inspired by the renovated Fifth Avenue flagship designed by Peter Marino. The store carries signature lines such as Lock by Tiffany , HardWear by Tiffany, T by Tiffany and Knot by Tiffany, as well as high jewellery offerings
Retail Times
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Yorkshire-based Vocation Brewery, known for its bold and flavourful craft beers, has announced the launch of a new premium lager, Hilltop, inspired by the brewery’s iconic hilltop location. Having already secured a listing in Tesco stores nationwide from mid-November*, Hilltop Lager marks a major step in Vocation Brewery’s next phase of growth by targeti
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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