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How AI will increase your search ROI

Inside Retail

Your on-site search bar is one of the most popular ways for customers to find what they are looking for on your site. It also offers conversion rates 1.8x higher than browsing alone! However, most e-commerce businesses treat search as an infrastructure cost like web hosting. Friends, retailers, countrymen… lend me your ears… if there’s one myth to dispel, it’s that search is “just another website feature” or “sunk cost.

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TAG Heuer opens new boutique in the heart of Harrods

Retail Focus

Upon descending the staircase into the Fine Watch Department, visitors to the world-renowned Knightsbridge department store will be welcomed into the new TAG Heuer space. Spread over 30 square meters and featuring contemporary design notes such as sleek grey furnishing and touches of polished mirror, the boutique echoes the modern spirit of the luxury Swiss watchmaker.

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How Es Devlin designed this year’s Super Bowl half-time show

Design Week

The so-called “Avengers of Hip Hop” assembled last weekend to perform at this year’s Super Bowl half-time show. Dr Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar all took to the stage, performing to a crowd of 70,000 at California’s SoFi Stadium and an estimated 100 million worldwide. The music legends performed on a stage developed by British set designer Es Devlin.

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Drytac confirmed as Gold Sponsor for PRINTING United Expo 2022

Drytac

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce its Gold Sponsorship for the PRINTING United Expo 2022. Presented by the PRINTING United Alliance, the association made up of Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Printing Industries of America (PIA), NAPCO Media and Idealliance, PRINTING United Expo is one of the most dynamic and comprehensive printing events in the Americas.

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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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Ebay Australia launches fulfilment service for vendors

Inside Retail

Ebay, Australia’s second-largest online marketplace, is launching a fulfilment service for vendors opening the way for 40,000 local sellers to contract out deliveries. The program has been set up in partnership with the global logistics firm, Orange Connex, launching with two Sydney fulfilment centres. Other centres are planned for state capitals. Ebay Australia’s director of shipping, Hayat Horma said the marketplace will offer vendors fast delivery options, competitive shipping rates, end-to-t

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New global store concept for HOKA launches across Asia

Retail Focus

Experiential design agency Green Room has partnered with performance footwear and apparel brand HOKA on a new global store concept which has launched in China and SE Asia. The partnership has crafted an iconic, inspiring, community-fuelled retail concept – a true celebration of the HOKA brand – due to be rolled out to multiple locations and formats across the globe, from flagships, to concept stores, shop-in-shops, pop-ups, and outlets.

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Younger consumers most likely to change their lifestyle in response to climate concerns, Kantar sustainability study finds

Retail Times

Kantar, the world’s leading data-driven analytics and brand consulting company, today releases Sustainability Sector Index, a landmark study that maps consumers’ sustainability attitudes and behaviours against the UN sustainable development goals.

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Victoria, NSW ease Covid restrictions impacting retailers

Inside Retail

Australia’s two most populous states, NSW and Victoria, have eased Covid restrictions from today, moves retailers expect will make it easier for regular trading. In Victoria, density limits will ease in hospitality venues, and check-ins will no longer be required at supermarkets and retail stores, however rules requiring face masks to be worn indoors will remain in place.

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Pacsun Improves Profitability with Intelligent Allocation and Replenishment with Antuit.ai

Retail Focus

Californian lifestyle fashion brand, Pacsun , doubled its ship completes by better anticipating online demand and intelligently leveraging its stores as ecommerce fulfilment centres, partnering with antuit.ai , a leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for consumer products and retail insights and now part of Zebra Technologies. Founded in 1980 in Anaheim, California, PacSun’s founding mission is to deliver an exclusive collections of brands and styles to a community of inspired youth, to create a l

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Royal Mail honours legendary stamp designer David Gentleman in new collection

Design Week

Royal Mail has unveiled a set of stamps honouring David Gentleman, the designer which it says “changed British stamp design” in the second half of the 20 th century. The collection features six stamps, each sporting a different design from Gentleman’s 103-stamp back catalogue. This is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire issue to a designer of its own commemorative stamp.

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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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Wave goodbye to pollution with these sculptural air purifiers

Design Wanted

The coolest air purifiers for removing dust, pollution and allergy-causing particles from your home. Urban air quality is at an all time low thanks to rising temperatures and heavy traffic. Throw in seasonal allergies, dust, germs, other allergens and pet dander, and you have the perfect storm. That’s why the consumer air purifier market is on the rise — in the US it’s anticipated to reach USD 4.19 billion by 2028 — driven by increasing concerns about both outdoor and indoor air pollution couple

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Birkenhead Point to host body-positive Stylists in Residence

Inside Retail

Mirvac is partnering with Mys Tyler, a fashion-tech body-positive app, to host its second Stylists in Residence event at Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre in Sydney. The harbour-front shopping centre will house a bespoke space for Mys Tyler stylists where they can work, host clients and collaborate with peers. A masterclass has been created by the stylists to empower women of all body sizes, shapes, cultures and styles to love their bodies and dress with confidence. .

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Nike store at London Designer Outlet is set to expand its footprint from 9,200 sq ft to 15,500 sq ft

Retail Focus

London Designer Outlet (LDO) has today announced that global sportswear brand Nike is set to increase its footprint at the centre by more than two thirds, as the leading fashion and lifestyle destination prepares for a bumper year of new brand arrivals. Following nearly eight years of successful trading, Nike will this month take possession of the new unit, increasing its store size by 68% from 9,200 sq ft to 15,500 sq ft at London Designer Outlet – part of developer Quintain’s transformat

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Designing the brand for new Black-led media company Capital B

Design Week

Matter Unlimited has designed the brand identity for new media company Capital B, with visual nods to Black design history. The brand consultancy, which has offices in New York and San Francisco, is responsible for the identity, strategy, colour and type choices as well as marketing imagery for the new organisation. Capital B has been launched by former Vox editor-in-chief Vox Lauren.

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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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This futuristic wall lamp by From Lighting is surprisingly simple

Design Wanted

Piazza is a magnetic wall lamp, designed to move freely and easily on the surface of a metal board according to the user’s needs. Deep technological research, a poetic approach, rigorous aesthetics and a keen attention to detail are the key elements of new independent lighting brand From Lighting. Designed by Italian lighting specialists From Lighting, the company wanted to design something that was easy to use but impactful to look at.

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Covid closures eat into Hallenstein Glasson sales and profit

Inside Retail

Hallenstein Glasson has warned shareholders both sales and profit will be down in the six months to February 1. In a trading update, Stuart Duncan, group CEO, said trade in a number of its stores continued to be disrupted by Covid-19, resulting in 5432 lost trading days. Online sales – which now account for 33 per cent of group turnover – made up for some of that impact.

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Holiday Retail Trends and Predictions

Creative Displays Now

Now that our most recent holiday shopping season is over, we saw that shoppers worldwide are finding new ways to purchase gifts for loved ones. While in-person purchasing remains a popular option, many consumers have chosen to complete their shopping online, causing retailers to adapt to the changing landscape. Trends to Consider. The 2020 shopping season was unlike any other, and many of the trends established during this time are here to stay for holiday shoppers.

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Zip the satchel-carrying squirrel roams through this nut brand’s new identity

Design Week

Straight Forward Design has rebranded American nut brand Squirrel, introducing an adventurous and furry mascot named Zip. The design consultancy, which has offices in London and Chicago, has also crafted an Art Deco-inspired wordmark and a range of redesigned packaging. Squirrel was founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1888. Since then, the company has expanded into a range of products.

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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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INTERTOP Flagship Store

Retail Design Blog

Ukrainian retailer launched an updated format of multi-brand store, which successfully combines multi-channel digital communication with stylish and catchy design.

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Nationwide battery recycling scheme B-cycle launched

Inside Retail

Government-backed battery recycling scheme B-cycle has launched nationwide, aimed at combating a growing waste stream. Research indicates there are as many as 150 million loose or removable used batteries stored in homes across the country, used in tools, toys, wristwatches and remote controls. The program aims to prevent 90 per cent of those from reaching landfill.

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Commercial Restroom Cleaning Checklist

Compliantia

Use this checklist to ensure the restrooms at your hotel, restaurant or commercial facility remain clean and healthy for customers and staff. For health and safety standards, you may also refer to the Washrooms Inspection Checklist. Pre-cleaning. Protective equipment worn, including gloves and goggles where spraying is involved. Wet Floor signs placed inside and outside restrooms and visible to customers.

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NYC Pride’s new identity fuses “a heritage of activism and celebration”

Design Week

Lippincott has designed the new identity for NYC Pride, in a bid to “drive equity and awareness” around the work done by the organisation. NYC Pride is the flagship event organised annually by Heritage of Pride – a non-profit born from the events of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969. For decades, the event and its organisers have delivered support to the city’s LGBTQ+ citizens – but over the.

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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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Irish Machine Builder Yields Immediate Results with ERP

Global Shop

DesignPro Automation is headquartered in County Limerick, Ireland and is a leading provider of precision automation and machine building services and offers solutions anywhere from design, prototyping, installation, maintenance and more for automated robotic solutions. As a young growing company, the need for an integrated ERP system to simplify manufacturing processes became paramount.

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The Iconic COO to take helm of Flybuys

Inside Retail

Anna Lee, the current COO at online fashion and lifestyle marketplace The Iconic, is leaving to head up Australian customer-loyalty program company Flybuys. . Lee will succeed current CEO, John Merakovsky, who will depart in April. Lana Hudson, Flybuys’ CFO, will hold the interim CEO role before Lee begins working on June 13. “Flybuys has an exciting growth trajectory and I’m pleased to be handing the reigns to a leader of Anna’s calibre,” Merakovsky said.

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Linehouse designs Shanghai restaurant informed by New Wave art movement

Dezeen

Design studio Linehouse has filled a restaurant in a Shanghai art museum with mirrors and arched details informed by eastern and western art and design. Located inside the UCCA Edge museum, the New Wave by Da Vittorio restaurant was named after the original UCCA museum's opening exhibition The New Wave Art Movement, which also set the tone for its interiors.

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Colorful Dessert Shops from Around the World

Mindful Design

There is nothing like an exciting colorful dessert shop interior to open one’s appetite for sweet treats. When dessert flavors are mirrored in the colors of the store, the look alone may sell the products. Even when they are not taking this route, colorful dessert shops appeal to a clientele that wants to be visually […]. The post Colorful Dessert Shops from Around the World appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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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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5 Common Types of Self-Service Kiosks

Frank Mayer

Chances are you’ve seen self-service kiosks, whether ordering at a restaurant, finding your way around the airport, or checking out at the grocery store. Self-service technology is everywhere. And while it was already gaining traction before 2020, the need for social distancing during the pandemic helped push self-service kiosks from convenient to essential.

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Your guide to working out your workforce

Inside Retail

Few areas of the economy have been as affected by Covid-19 as the retail sector. Non-food retailers have been forced to close, switch to online or click-and-collect, and switch back again. Food retailers became essential frontline workers and dealt with a time of booming sales and insatiable demand. There has been volatility, uncertainty, frustration, and panic buying.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s rebrand puts a “punchy” wordmark centre stage

Design Week

London-based design consultancy NB Studio has rebranded the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB), with a typographic identity that aims to adapt to the company’s wide variety of performances. As well as designing a new wordmark, the studio has worked with BRB on strategy and provided guidelines for layouts and applications. The touring ballet company has a long history which dates back to the.

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BITKEY Office

Retail Design Blog

The design is informed by the Bitkey logo, which expresses an infinite world through the combination of simple triangular shapes.

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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.