Mindful Design

JUNE 30, 2021

With summer in full force, you may want to spruce up your restaurant’s outdoor area and get it ready for customers in search of fun and fresh air. From umbrellas that raise the cool factor of your place to picnic tables that are anything but rustic, we put together a list of outdoor restaurant furniture […]. The post Fun and Trendy Outdoor Restaurant Furniture for Summer appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 28, 2021

If you have an ecommerce site that’s bringing in plenty of visitors but is underperforming when it comes to your conversion rate, there are some simple strategies you can try. Average conversion rates for ecommerce stores tend to hover at around 2-3 percent. If your site comes in below that, then improvements can be made. If your conversion rate is around that level, then there are still plenty of steps that you can take to get the edge on the competition. . 1.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

KFC Australia has led the growth of its local operator, Collins Foods, as more and more Aussies turned to convenience and brands they trust during the last year. According to Collins Foods’ CEO Drew O’Malley KFC Australia was its “standout performer” in FY21, with same-store-sales growth of 12.9 per cent and underlying EBITDA growth of 17.9 per cent.

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Design Week

JUNE 30, 2021

The City of London has unveiled details of the structure that will replace the capital’s traditional police boxes. Police boxes have been a staple part of London’s urban architecture since the 1930s. At their most popular, there were some 685 on the streets of Greater London. Earlier this year , however, the City of London launched a competition to find a “modern, multifunctional” replacement for the boxes. “Digital service points” Given that technological adv

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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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Retail Times

JULY 2, 2021

General Mills, the global food company, today announces changes to its UK and Ireland employee benefits plan designed to support families facing life-changing events such as childbirth, adoption and pregnancy loss.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 29, 2021

An entirely new retail experience, the Fifth Avenue store features the most famous landmarks and icons of NYC built larger-than-life in LEGO bricks, alongside brand-new, one-of-a-kind immersions and interactive experiences with play at the heart. The LEGO Store on Fifth is the flagship location in a new retail format expanding globally. The opening is commemorated by the first new Broadway-style performance in over a year, assembled by an iconic team of award-winning choreographers, lyricists, p

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Design Week

JULY 1, 2021

What does Swiss designer Julien van der Wal’s 1967 work for a sunglass label have in common with Renaissance print branding? Quite a lot, according to the latest issue of LogoArchive. Logo Redux – edited by LogoArchive founder Richard Baird with research from designer Darren Leader – documents early printing press marks and their links to 20th century modernist logos.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

Coca-Cola Great Britain (GB) is now using 100% recycled plastic for its entire range of on-the-go bottles, in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). The move means that all plastic bottles of 500ml or less are to be made with 100% recycled plastic and will continue to be fully recyclable. The first 100% recycled 500ml bottles will start appearing on shelves from September.

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Retail Focus

JULY 1, 2021

Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations, has announced the signing of a new accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla, for its debut standalone store following the success of its established online and concession presence. Located adjacent to H&M on Upper Thames Walk, the 3,616 sq ft Vanilla flagship store represents the first time trend-led, well priced fashion labels Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla will have a bricks and mortar home to showcase their collections in

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Inside Retail

JULY 1, 2021

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang region, a judicial source said on Thursday. The procedure is linked to accusations against China over its treatment of minority Muslim Uyghurs in the region, including the use of forced labour, the source said.

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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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Design Week

JULY 2, 2021

A petition has launched to protect Channel 4’s creative network, following culture secretary Oliver Dowden’s announcement that the government is once again considering the channel’s privatisation. Established in 1982, the television network is a public corporation of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), though it is mostly commercially self-funded.

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Talking Retail

JULY 1, 2021

The Post Office has responded to the Court of Appeal regarding 25 applications by former postmasters for permission to appeal their convictions in Post Office prosecutions between 2002 and 2012. The Post Office is supporting the applications in 10 cases and opposing after consideration of each case by its board. Appeals of historical cases in. This story continues at Post Office responds to postmasters’ appeals of historical convictions.

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Retail Focus

JULY 1, 2021

Grosvenor has announced the arrival of Clarendon Fine Art, the UK’s largest art gallery group, to Liverpool ONE. The brand has opened a 2,000 sq ft gallery at 7 Peter’s Lane, within the destination’s premium lifestyle-led district. . The new Clarendon Fine Art site is the brand’s first in Liverpool. It will serve as the region’s flagship, capturing the gallery’s mission to make art accessible and enjoyable to all, from first-time buyers to established collectors. .

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

Carl’s Jr. will open up to 200 restaurants over the next 10 years in Australia under a new master franchise agreement. The burger brand’s parent company CKE Restaurants Holdings has signed an agreement with CJ’s QSR (Franchise) Group, which will now oversee expansion of the US brand across the country. Since introducing Carl’s Jr. to Australia in 2016 in Bateau Bay, New South Wales, the brand has grown to nearly 30 restaurants throughout Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and NSW under separa

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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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Design Week

JUNE 29, 2021

Panel: Happy Hour: Design Edition. Just in time for graduate season, the Happy Hour panel hopes to offer valuable insight for design students and recent graduates. It’s hosted by a Superunion panel – led by creative director Louise Hunter – and will discuss the importance of team work, different studio roles, vital skills and a more elusive topic: the mindset of a creative.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

Treasury Wine Estates is kicking off a digital competition for its Blossom Hill brand, to celebrate International Friendship Day (30 July). Shoppers can enter the competition by sharing an image of their friends on Instagram, using the hashtags #UnfilteredFriendships and #TogetherLetsBlossom, to be in with a chance of winning a gift box containing a polaroid.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 28, 2021

This premium pop-up space in Harrods was designed, manufactured and installed by Lucky Fox for wellness brand, OTO – the UK-based brand bringing the benefits of CBD into the beauty industry. Lucky Fox wanted to keep the scheme super light and contemporary to echo the minimalist aesthetic of the brand. But ensuring the space made an impact amidst a busy department store was important too.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

From using non-toxic paint in stores to digitising documents to avoid paper waste, more businesses are taking steps to make their physical operations more sustainable. That includes the Japanese department store chain Takashimaya. While its bold approach to sustainable store design entails high upfront costs, it will lead to long-term benefits in the future.

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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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Retail Times

JUNE 30, 2021

It has been 25 years since American businessman William Scott launched the world’s very first real money online casino. In the early years of online gambling, classic table games like poker, baccarat and roulette were the most popular with players.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I is kicking off a text-to-win summer promotion across its leading soft drinks brands, as research revealed that summer 2021 will unlock £160m soft drink sales. Running across Lucozade Energy, Lucozade Sport and Ribena, the promotion offers shoppers the chance to win prizes, including camping trips, barbecue experiences and bike rides.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 29, 2021

Bottega Veneta has opened a new pop-up shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which will operate throughout the summer. Situated in one of New York City‘s most hip neighbourhoods, Daniel Lee‘s first concept store adds to the community’s love for trends and fashion. The summer pop-up will be hosted in a former bank and will be dedicated to small leather goods and a selection of ready-to-wear without special editions or huge media strategies.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2021

Use of the Service NSW QR Code check in service will be mandatory at all businesses from Monday 12 July, the Government announced today. The decision was made as Sydney’s Covid-19 cluster continues to grow unabated to give NSW Health contact tracers real-time access to useful data from a greater number of locations. “This is about keeping customers and staff safe and getting all businesses open again as soon as possible,” said minister for digital and customer service Victor Dominello.

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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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Design Week

JULY 1, 2021

Penguin Random House UK has revealed the winners of this year’s Student Design Award, which sees students redesign the covers of well-known books. Now in its 15th year, the Student Design Award aims to find “the next generation of book cover designers”, according to the publishing house. This is done by giving students experience of “real cover design briefs” first-hand.

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Talking Retail

JULY 2, 2021

Growing convenience group Amacor Capital has signed a deal that sees them take on their third former Co-op site this week. The new store, situated in Garden Village, Wrexham, will be the 16th for the group. The latest acquisition has been fitted with a Nisa Local fascia, and services including Costa Coffee, Tango Ice Blast, This story continues at Amacor opens Wrexham store.

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Retail Times

JUNE 30, 2021

In a well-ordered world of intermediaries where everyone is making a reasonable margin, brands might never have considered going direct to consumer (DTC), but the old order is crumbling, making DTC a business imperative, and the fastest and most effective way to start is through partnership, says Martim Avillez Oliveira, Chief Commercial Officer - EMEA and APAC at ESW.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2021

Retail marketing has evolved over the last few years. While advances in technology have allowed for more personalisation and better shopping experiences, the way consumers shop – both online and in-store – has changed significantly and the lines between the digital and physical world continue to blur further. Retailers today, not only have to adapt to this new reality but also need to understand that the new consumer journey is always connected across a multitude of devices, regardless if they’r

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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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JULY 1, 2021

Police escorted two people out of Home Depot in Dickson City, Penn., last week after officers found them performing an exorcism in the lumber aisle of the store, PhillyVoice reports. Details are scarce (unfortunately), but an officer described the incident as “a séance type of thing” that was being held for the dead trees that had been turned into lumber.

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Talking Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

The Home Affairs Committee is calling for a much stronger policing response to tackle violence and abuse against shopworkers, as well as more support from employers and more prevention work on local high streets. The committee, a cross-party committee of MPs responsible for scrutinising the work of the Home Office and its associated bodies, has. This story continues at MPs call for new protection of shopworkers law.

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Retail Times

JUNE 30, 2021

IBM Security today announced the results of a global survey examining consumers’ digital behaviours during the pandemic, as well as their potential long-term impact on cybersecurity. With society becoming increasingly accustomed to digital-first interactions, the study found that preferences for convenience often outweighed security and privacy concerns amongst individuals surveyed – leading to poor choices around passwords and other cybersecurity behaviours.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2021

7-Eleven is investing in Far North Queensland for the first time, with about 15 stores expected to open in the region over the next two years. General manager – channel, Braeden Lord, said exact locations have not yet been chosen. “We are continuing to work with landlords and developers to identify opportunities to secure the right sites to meet the needs of the community.

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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.

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