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studio arthur casas’ cobogós façade encases +55 design’s store in são paulo

Design Boom

exemplifying brazilian modernisn, studio arthur casas’ design embraces the practical yet poetic character of cobogós for the permeable façade. The post studio arthur casas’ cobogós façade encases +55 design’s store in são paulo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Aussie firm launches augmented reality app for beverages

Inside Retail

Aussie consumer tech firm Immertia has launched an augmented reality app for breweries to promote their beverage products to their customers using customers’ handheld devices. The app, known as “Swigr”, is activated when shoppers scan a label with their phone. The app provides an interactive experience enabling shoppers to connect, engage and buy from the bottle or can, anywhere, anytime through augmented reality.

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CallisonRTKL releases its Retail 2022 Forecast

Retail Focus

Global architecture, planning and design firm CallisonRTKL has released its Forecast 2022 report – looking at the accelerators, disruptors, and constants shaping the built retail environment in the year to come. “It’s all about the Anti-Narrative Narrative,” predicts CallisonRTKL. The retail industry and many brands themselves have developed an obsession with experiences that communicate a story – a narrative that explains why it does what it does.

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Design in 2022 – what will graphic design look like?

Design Week

What do you think 2022 will hold for graphic design? The challenge of finding the balance between reflecting the moment we’re in and sharing daring imaginations of a different world to be. Graphic design is about communication, and a great deal of optimism, fluidity, inclusivity and wistfulness has been communicated by the brightly coloured, whimsically typefaced aesthetics of campaigns over the.

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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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Cadbury gears up for Easter with new launches

Talking Retail

Mondel?z International has expanded its range of Easter products for 2022. The company is launching a new promotion for its Cadbury Creme Eggs brand, giving shoppers the chance to win one of 200 half white half milk chocolate Creme Eggs across the UK and Ireland, for the chance to win £10,000 – but only if. This story continues at Cadbury gears up for Easter with new launches.

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Supply chain issues to worsen as virus impacts transport sector

Inside Retail

Between a third and half of transport workers are currently unable to work due to complications caused by Covid-19, according to the Transport Workers’ Union, putting major stress on the supply chain and leaving supermarket shelves bare. Due to sickness or isolation, up to half of the country’s truck drivers are missing, according to TWU national secretary Michael Kaine.

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Design in 2022 – what will furniture design look like?

Design Week

The last two years have been dominated by how Covid has changed our lives, but global warming will change the world more radically. The pandemic has made us all consider our fragility and realise that, while we are in an extraordinary age of technological development, we are not in control of this planet. Facing these complexities and contradictions, we are slowly waking to the need for new models.

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Babybel moves into plant-based segment

Talking Retail

Babybel is rolling out a plant-based variant following “growing public demand”. Babybel Plant-Based will be available from early 2022, retailing at £2 for a bag of five pieces of cheese. Each cheese is made from a blend of coconut oil and starch, is free from artificial colours and preservatives and is a source of calcium. This story continues at Babybel moves into plant-based segment.

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RIP paper receipts: A new era of in-store customer experience

Inside Retail

Paper receipts are so 2021. A digitised era for Australian bricks-and-mortar retailers is here, and it’s transforming the customer experience by sending receipts directly to their bank app. Shifting away from paper receipts to Smart Receipts will enable retailers to turn the end of a transaction into the beginning of a personalised conversation. Being able to send itemised tax compliant receipts straight to a customer’s bank app enables smarter commerce, all while taking a positive step towards

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Tiffany & Co opens new store in Barcelona

Retail Focus

Tiffany&Co has opened a new store in Barcelona on the prestigious Passeo de Gracia. It is actually a relocation on the same high-street, the new space being larger and reflecting the most recent retail design concept of the brand. The jeweller has started unveiling locations that reflect its new store design concept, intended to feel warm and inviting to the fine jewellery shopper.

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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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Designing the visual world of The Matrix: Resurrections

Design Week

Set 60 years after the events of the original trilogy, The Matrix: Resurrections presents viewers with a new world, a new fight and – perhaps most importantly – a new Neo. The film premiered in December 2021, with on-set and post-production graphics developed by London-based consultancy Studio C. Given the cult status of the film franchise, studio creative director Gordon Spurs says his initial.

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Pladis rolls out extra special sharing biscuits

Talking Retail

Pladis has expanded its portfolio with the launch of McVitie’s Blissfuls, in a move designed to “ramp up” its offering in the special treats sub-category of biscuits. The range consists of a Belgian milk chocolate centre, flavoured with wither hazelnut or caramel, sandwiched between two biscuits. Each flavour will be available from February in 228g.

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My Foodie Box raises $6 million in IPO, plans expansion

Inside Retail

My Foodie Box, the food and logistics technology business that provides meal kits to Western Australian households, lists on the Australian Stock Exchange on Friday (January 7) after raising $6 million in an IPO. The online retailer uses ingredients sourced from ethically responsible local farmers and producers. From its launch in 2019, My Foodie Box has grown from 35 subscribers to more than 1650 and delivers around 1000 boxes per week.

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How to Protect Your Store from Cybercrime

Retail Focus

In the past, there weren’t as many crimes to threaten physical retail stores as there are now. That is because technology has advanced rapidly over the years, making the world more digitally interconnected and dependent on technology than ever before. As a result, cybercrime has turned into a severe threat to the world of retail. Cybercrime includes a broad scope of threats, with the most common crime identified as hacking.

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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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Saga rebrands to focus on “experience rather than age”

Design Week

London-based studio SomeOne has rebranded over 50s company Saga, hoping to showcase a “more positive side of getting older” Saga was founded in 1951 and provides insurance, travel and financial services for those aged 50 and over. The strategy for the rebrand was informed by insights from Saga members, explains SomeOne co-founder Simon Manchipp.

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KP Snacks expands price-marked pack range

Talking Retail

KP Snacks has launched its McCoy’s Sizzling King Prawn in a £1 price-marked pack format. The brand said extending the PMP range will boost retailers’ sales as shoppers continue to search for great value products. McCoy’s £1 PMP range is “thriving and outperforming” market growth at 34% compared to the market at 8.3%. With prawn. This story continues at KP Snacks expands price-marked pack range.

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Introducing Goobne, the latest Korean chicken brand to hit Australia

Inside Retail

The story began back in 2005 in South Korea and today Goobne has more than 1000 outlets in its home country, with expansion into Hong Kong, China, Macau, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. It’s another Korean chicken brand but with a difference – the meat is not fried but roasted without oil in a blazing hot oven. Goobne Chicken is part of the international Chatime Group .

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UK Immigration laws you must remember

Retail Focus

A point-based immigration system has been adopted in the United Kingdom. On December 31, 2020, the free movement of persons inside the European Union (EU) came to an end, and new procedures for EU citizens were implemented. Ireland’s citizens are free to visit, live, and work in the UK. To learn more about UK Immigration Laws , you can hire expert immigration lawyers. .

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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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CES 2022 trends: entering the metaverse and colour-changing cars

Design Week

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) could not quite escape the winter’s Omicron outbreak, which curtailed the hybrid conference by a day. Big names also either pulled out completely or modified their entries at the Las Vegas showcase, while many visitors were virtual. Despite the setbacks, conference organisers were keen to emphasise the urgency and importance of technology’s role at the.

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Quorn supports Veganuary with TV campaign

Talking Retail

Quorn is kicking off the year with a TV campaign to encourage consumers to “swap out meat for Quorn this January”. “Tasty Resolutions” forms part of the brand’s wider Helping the Planet One Bite at a Time campaign, running until the end of February across TV, video-on-demand and social media. The advert will air during. This story continues at Quorn supports Veganuary with TV campaign.

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Woolies signals NSW delivery issues as Covid cases climb

Inside Retail

After a massive spike in Covid-19 cases over the holiday season in New South Wales, Woolworths is suffering from a logistics bottleneck across the state as more and more distribution staff are unable to work due to the “high levels of Covid in the community” With much of the retail group’s NSW operations hinging on a few key DCs in the Greater Sydney Area, many deliveries of necessary stock are unable to be sent through to stores due to high levels of staff “absenteeism&#

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Candy Kittens announces fully vegan range as brand reveals new Eton Mess formula

Retail Times

Candy Kittens is delighted to announce that its hugely popular product range is now fully vegan. This has always been an ambition for the brand, which considers sustainability to be a top priority, whilst keen to not jeopardise flavour or quality. This is why the brand has taken the time to develop a new formula for Eton Mess, free from beeswax, that will live up to the rest of the well-loved product range.

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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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What to expect from the Big Design Challenge

Design Week

From baking to singing, painting to hair dressing, there are all manner of televised competition series covering the creative industries. Thanks to an upcoming Sky Arts series, now designers have one dedicated to their own craft.

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Division Twelve Opens New Showroom In New York City

VMS

After formal introductions to the contract furniture industry and the successful April opening of the Chicago showroom in the famous Merchandise Mart, Division Twelve is excited to announce the official opening of its New York showroom at the New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Avenue. Located adjacent to the Keilhauer showroom in the New York Design Center, the Division Twelve showroom space is designed by best-in-class design firm Figure3 and mirrors the brand’s goals to spark joy and creati

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Woolworths pulls bid to pick up pharmacy group API

Inside Retail

In a sudden shift of direction, Woolworths Group has dropped its $872 million proposal to pick up Australian Pharmaceutical Industries , leaving the business likely to be acquired by Wesfarmers. In a statement to the market, Woolworths said it was unable to validate the financial returns it would require from the acquisition after completing its due diligence process, and that it was therefore revoking its non-binding offer. “We are grateful to the board and leadership team of API for thei

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Philadelphia launches plant-based soft cheese alternative

Retail Times

Driven by an appetite for innovation and the will to satisfy every cream-cheese lover,? Philadelphia is excited for the nation to discover its new plant based soft cheese alternative. Launching on the 3rd of January, exclusively through Tesco Supermarkets, Philadelphia Plant Based is a uniquely simple, yet delicious recipe that combines oats and almonds into a tasty and creamy spread, as good as the Original.

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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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Hedi Slimane uses "French elegance" to define Celine store in London

Dezeen

Celine creative director Hedi Slimane has opened a flagship store in London for the French fashion house, which balances historic Edwardian features and a gallery-style aesthetic. Located within a Grade II-listed Edwardian building on New Bond Street – a luxury shopping destination in the city's West End – the new flagship store has a floor area of 466 square metres dedicated to men's and women's accessories, ready-to-wear and fragrance collections.

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Chicago Burberry Robbed Twice in One Week

VMS

The Burberry flagship on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue was hit by burglars yesterday for the second time this week, reports ABC 7 Chicago. Early Thursday morning, six men, two armed with guns, reportedly pried open the doors, entered the store and fled with as much merchandise as they were able to carry, said police. On Tuesday morning, police report that five burglars broke in and stole merchandise.

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ACCC ready to “name and shame” retailers over rapid antigen prices

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said it will “name and shame” retailers and suppliers jacking up the price of rapid antigen tests, as the Omicron pandemic continues to spread. ACCC chair Rod Sims said the watchdog had already received over 100 customer contacts in relation to the pricing of rapid antigen tests, which are sold across several facets of retail and are currently in short supply – a factor Sims hopes won’t lead unscrupulous actors to use the RATs to make a prof

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Design events to catch in January

Design Week

Quentin Blake’s quirky drawing style has illustrated childhood memories the world over. In a new BBC Two documentary, the illustrator offers a never-before-seen glimpse into his own life, from his suburban childhood, through celebrated career milestones. In true illustrator fashion, the story is told through a giant drawing by Blake, inside what will become the Quentin Blake Centre for.

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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.