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Despicable Discs Minion pop-up is coming to Carnaby

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has announced the opening of Minions: The Rise of Gru Record store at 19/21 Foubert’s Place. The vinyl pop-up brings a 70’s explosion back to Carnaby to celebrate the release of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru. Dubbed Despicable Discs, the one-stop vinyl swap shop will see visitors exchange their own records for groovy gems from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, with all records donated to Oxfam.

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Weighed down by debt, Revlon collapses into bankruptcy protection

Inside Retail

After 90 years, the famous US cosmetics company Revlon has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to restructure its debt. In a statement issued overnight Australian time, the company said the business would continue to operate as normal, with vendors and partners paid under normal terms for goods and services received after the filing date, and employees would continue to be paid as usual.

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Design Week Awards 2022 – the shortlist in full

Design Week

Master Conductor, by Superunion, for LSO Guardian 200 Years, a Work in Progress, by Oliver, for The Guardian D&AD Exhibition in Taiwan, by ken-tsai lee design lab, for National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Altogether Different, by 4creative, for Channel 4 Nike Air Max Day Kids 2022, by ManvsMachine, for Nike Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser, by Hingston Studio, for Victoria and Albert.

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Host & Home now aims to position Thai artisan companies on the international market front – interview with Anongnart Mahasawat

Design Wanted

With Thailand’s Host & Home project showcasing extraordinary Thai lifestyle products at Salone del Mobile 2022 and celebrating contemporary furniture, artisan candles as well as so […]. The post Host & Home now aims to position Thai artisan companies on the international market front – interview with Anongnart Mahasawat appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Caledonia Park signs Kate Spade for Scottish Outlet debut

Retail Focus

Railpen, the investment manager responsible for the safekeeping and administration of over £37 billion AUM for several pension schemes, announces the launch of global lifestyle brand kate Spade New York’s first outlet store in Scotland, at the designer village, Caledonia Park. Kate Spade will occupy a 1,630 sq ft unit opposite Scotland’s only Ralph Lauren outlet store, showcasing feminine lifestyle accessories, including the brand’s iconic handbags, attire, shoes, jewellery, and homeware.

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Viva China to take control of shoe label Clarks

Inside Retail

Hong Kong-listed Viva China, a major shareholder of Li Ning, is closer to taking control of British shoemaker Clarks after the company’s extraordinary general meeting approved the acquisition plan. Earlier this year, Viva China said it was in discussions with LionRock and intended to acquire a majority of the outstanding equity interests in Clarks by acquiring 51 per cent of the outstanding equity interests in the LionRock Capital Partners QiLe for US$62 million.

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Thai Design shined at the Slow Hand Design Exhibition during Milan Design Week

Design Wanted

Titled Uncertainty=Certainty, this year’s DEmark exhibition at Milan Design Week responded to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic by serving up an inspirational selection of Thai […]. The post Thai Design shined at the Slow Hand Design Exhibition during Milan Design Week appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Theory opens layered flagship store on Regent Street

Retail Focus

Architecture studio Sybarite have created a retail concept for the new Theory flagship store located on 101-113 Regent Street. This will be part of a ‘connected retail space’ with Uniqlo, also owned by Fast Retailing. It is the first time the two fashion brands have occupied a retail space in the same location in the UK and Europe. . Sybarite distilled the essence of Theory into a cohesive design language centred around timelessness, construction, balance, and openness.

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QBD Books expands its Queensland footprint

Inside Retail

QBD Books is increasing its investment in Queensland,y opening a new store in Brisbane and an Australian Geographic store at Westfield Chermside. . QBD Books’ 85th store, in Westfield North Lakes, will be attended by two well-known locals, author Grantlee Kieza and illustrator Andy Geppert. The store opened on June 25. . The Australian Geographic store at Westfield Chermside, scheduled to open next month, will be the first standalone store under the banner in the state.

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Fastest growing design economies in North England and Wales Design Council reveals

Design Week

Wales and the north east and north west of England were some of the UK’s fastest growing economic regions for the design industry over the last decade, according to a new report. The findings have been published by the Design Economy, the Design Council’s research programme which explores the value of design across the UK. The data shows development between 2017 and 2019.

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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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Can we grow fireworks? Introducing Eldblóm by artist Sigga Soffía

Design Wanted

The project is a shapeshifter, a dance performance that turned into a fireworks show, that became a flower installation and now it’s represented by 3 different […]. The post Can we grow fireworks? Introducing Eldblóm by artist Sigga Soffía appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Gilly Hicks delivers a daily dose of happy to Carnaby Street

Retail Focus

Gilly Hicks, a brand in the Abercrombie & Fitch portfolio offering activewear, loungewear and underwear, has today announced the opening of its new store located at 39 Carnaby Street, in the heart of London’s busiest shopping district. The new store opening is a part of the brand’s growth strategy, including an expanded product assortment, digital experience, and a reimagined brand purpose.

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The Reject Shop names its new CEO

Inside Retail

The Reject Shop has tapped a former senior Bunnings and Officeworks executive as its new CEO. Phil Bishop (LinkedIn). Phil Bishop, who was most recently director of merchandise & marketing at Bunnings, also served as COO at Officeworks. His retail career started 30 years ago as a people greeter in a Target store. He will take over from Andre Reich who resigned suddenly in April, leading to the interim appointment of CFO Clinton Cahn to the role.

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Elevating Training and Onboarding Effectiveness for New Employees

Theatro

Retailers have long struggled with high attrition rates and the constant burden of hiring and assimilating new employees. With many in the industry acknowledging an average cost of over $2,500 per employee to onboard and train new hires, it can take weeks or even months to recover from these investments before seeing an impact on productivity. That’s why Theatro has designed a cost-effective solution to streamline training and onboarding efforts, allowing new team members to become valuab

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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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Perspectives by Ferruccio Laviani for Lea Ceramiche on stage at Milan Design Week

Design Wanted

Lea Ceramiche presented Perspectives, an installation curated by the Italian architect Ferruccio Laviani that came to life inside the Giardino dei Platani of the Humanitarian Society […]. The post Perspectives by Ferruccio Laviani for Lea Ceramiche on stage at Milan Design Week appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Miele launches new experience centre at Touchwood shopping centre

Retail Focus

Miele has selected Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull as the location for its latest store. The German premium domestic appliance manufacturer has taken 2,000 sq ft on a new ten-year lease. The store takes the form of an ‘Experience Centre’ showcasing Miele’s most popular and sustainable appliances, and opened this week following a high-quality fit-out.

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Development Victoria sells town centre site for $12.3 million

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s Riverwalk Town Centre has been acquired for $12.3 million by Oreana Group from the state government’s property arm Development Victoria. The 3.01ha shopping centre site lies 35kms from the Melbourne CBD in the area of Werribee. Since 2011, the government property developer has been delivering homes, infrastructure and open space throughout the Riverwalk estate.

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New report reveals UK’s most loved brands for 2022

Retail Times

Talkwalker, the leading consumer intelligence platform and Hootsuite, the global leader in social media management, have released their Brand Love 2022 report. Having analysed over 1,500 brands across 20 industries, this year’s report examines what's driving brand love and the evolving relationships between consumers and brands.

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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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Integrating the technological demands of AR into an iconic piece of eyewear

Design Wanted

Brilliantly fusing the technological demands of AR into an iconic piece of eyewear – Magic Leap’s innovative next-generation augmented reality headset ‘Magic Leap 2’ enables direct […]. The post Integrating the technological demands of AR into an iconic piece of eyewear appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Loupe launches its flagship boutique at centre:mk in Milton Keynes

Retail Focus

Beaverbrooks, the 103-year-old family-owned jewellers with 71 stores nationwide, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new carefully curated concept luxury diamond, jewellery and watch brand – Loupe, which opened the doors of its highly anticipated flagship boutique on Thursday 9 th June 2022 at centre:mk in Milton Keynes. Set across 7,345 sqft, Loupe Milton Keynes will feature a dedicated showroom for prestigious watch brand, ROLEX.

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Private equity stalks Boost, Betty’s Burgers parent

Inside Retail

Retail Zoo, the parent of Boost Juice and Betty’s Burgers, may be taken over by Quadrant, the private equity firm. Controlled by another equity investment firm, Bain Capital, Retail Zoo has in the past been eyed by Collins Foods, parent of the Australian KFC and Taco Bell franchises, but a deal was not struck. Bain has been considering listing the Retail Zoo business since 2019, but the advent of Covid-19 saw those plans put on hold.

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Etsy announces 2022 Design Awards finalists, 12 UK sellers up for $20,000 USD Grand Prize

Retail Times

Today, Etsy is revealing the 100 finalists of the fourth-annual Etsy Design Awards, the global award program that celebrates the highest-quality items on Etsy while spotlighting creative entrepreneurs from around the world.

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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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Attitude of "permanent renewal" drives retail success says Colette co-founder Sarah Andelman in Liganova talk

Dezeen

Promotion: Sarah Andelman, co-founder of Parisian concept store Colette has discussed the unexpected approaches needed to succeed in the future retail landscape in a talk hosted by Dezeen and brand retail experts Liganova during Milan design week. Andelman was in conversation with Dezeen's chief content officer Benedict Hobson at brand and retail experience company Liganova's Salone Club , a live event held in a lounge overlooking the rooftops of Milan.

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Tessuti signs to Victoria Square for Northern Ireland debut

Retail Focus

Tessuti, the modern premium fashion store which is part of the JD Sports Group, has signed for a 12,900 sq ft store in Victoria Square. It will be moving into a prime location at the William Street entrance to the scheme. The new regional flagship store is set to open in quarter four of this year. Tessuti will be stocked with designer collections from an iconic brand mix across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear and will incorporate the new signature interior which will provide Belfast consu

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Made to measure pioneer Citizen Wolf seeks funding for global foray

Inside Retail

Sydney-based clothing technology company Citizen Wolf has launched a crowdfunding program to fund expansion abroad. Citizen Wolf pioneered a technology that seeks to disrupt a traditional business model by making clothes only when they are ordered – a response to the problem that nearly a third of the clothing created each year goes to landfills, unsold.

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The Mean Tomato puts a spin on classic New York pizzeria branding

Design Week

Designer and lettering artist Alec Tear has collaborated with studio Kuba & Friends to create an unconventional new pizza brand for US delivery service Gopuff. The Mean Tomato, a food company which sells New York-style pizza and will be delivered by Gopuff, has been designed to stand out in a crowded market. Tear led the project creatively while Kuba & Friends founder Kuba Wieczorek managed it.

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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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We Reviewed FlexiSpot’s Pro Plus Standing Desk (E7)

All Work

Many of us spend too much time sitting at our desks working, and evidence shows that sitting for long periods is linked to poor health outcomes. . FlexiSpot’s ProPlus standing desk is a solution for people who need a desk at which to work but do not want to be sedentary. . Sheya’s overall assessment of the desk is positive – here’s why she believes it might be ideal for workers looking to improve their overall wellbeing quickly and easily. .

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Harrods launch fifth standalone H beauty in Gateshead

Retail Focus

Harrods has opened H beauty Gateshead, the brand’s fifth standalone beauty store in the UK, located in the Metrocentre. The 30,203 sq.ft. space brings together a diverse portfolio of must-have products and exceptional services from an array of beauty brands for customers to enjoy. The store has been designed as an experiential playground, where beauty novices and experts alike can discover some of the industry’s most forward-thinking and vibrant brands as well as stock up on their forever-favou

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Culture Kings appoints new US president, ahead of Las Vegas flagship

Inside Retail

Australian streetwear retailer Culture Kings has appointed a US president as the company counts down to the opening of a Las Vegas flagship at the end of this year. Jonathan Yuska will take over the brand’s US division and report to Simon Beard, CEO and co-founder of Culture Kings. He has more than 20 years of creative leadership experience across a number of sports retailers including Adidas, Reebok and Fila.

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The Beauty of Textured Ceilings in Commercial Interior Design

Mindful Design

When it comes to interior design, ceilings are one area where a project with a low budget tends to cut corners. However, they have tremendous decorative potential and contribute decisively to the final ambiance of a space. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of carefully designed ceilings, they can check some important boxes in the function department. […].

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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.