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Regionalism in Retail Design: Personalization through Localization

Arch Daily

Regionalism in retail design allows brands to create genuine connections with customers, drive revenue growth, and craft personalized experiences

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How to solve employee attrition in retail

Retail Focus

The current skills shortage has hit the retail sector hardest. That’s because of a lack of available people, workers making career changes, a lack of correctly skilled people, salary expectations being too competitive and employees experiencing burnout or poor mental health due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Because the industry has traditionally been viewed as low-paid and low-skilled, in the past it has struggled to attract the best talent.

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claesson koivisto rune unveils UNIMATIC’s milan flagship store, with watch series to match

Design Boom

boasting a white marble backdrop, the minimal store aesthetic pays tribute to the brand's ethos: quality over quantity. The post claesson koivisto rune unveils UNIMATIC’s milan flagship store, with watch series to match appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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No one will escape: Industry leaders on navigating the retail recession

Inside Retail

Australia is currently in the midst of a “retail recession” with real retail turnover experiencing a decline over two consecutive quarters. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data, spending fell by 0.6 per cent during the three months to March, and by 0.3 per cent in the previous December quarter. With high inflation and climbing interest rates, consumer sentiment is set to plunge further, with retail spending set to decline in the June quarter.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, 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.

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Illum x Muji celebrates 10 years of 3daysofdesign with B33

Design Wanted

During this year’s 3daysofdesign – Muji beautifully honored the harmonious blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design with a unique set of installations, ‘Hverdag / Everyday’ at […] The post Illum x Muji celebrates 10 years of 3daysofdesign with B33 appeared first on DesignWanted.

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New store for viral hit Humble Crumble celebrates the brand and process

Retail Focus

SODA Studio has designed a new flagship store for Humble Crumble, a dessert company with a huge following online. Using colours and materials that reflect the ethos of the brand, the new home of crumble has been created to serve the rapidly growing fan base and provide an improved experience for the company’s social-media savvy clientele. Humble Crumble started operating in Spitalfields but moved around the market into increasingly larger plots as their popularity grew, which developed as more a

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Manly Wharf sells to Brisbane investor for $80 million

Inside Retail

TMG Developments, led by Robert Magid, has exchanged contracts for the $80 million sale of Manly Wharf to the proprietors of Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves (HSW). The destination was listed for sale in December and was expected to pique interest among both international and domestic buyers. The heritage-listed Manly Wharf was built in 1855 as a passenger terminal for the Sydney to Manly Ferry.

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Journey of a lamp by Lukas Bazle for New Works at 3daysofdesign

Design Wanted

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen, New Works brought to life at their exhibition ‘A Poetic Disclosure’ a refreshing new version […] The post Journey of a lamp by Lukas Bazle for New Works at 3daysofdesign appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Why Bricks & Mortar Businesses Should Invest In Technology

Retail Focus

Josh Bunce, founder and CEO of the iuf Group The retail sector is fighting hard to survive thanks to the knock-on effects of the covid pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis. The economic uncertainty is creating a great deal of pressure on high-street firms, which is why the time is right to invest in technology. Why Invest In Technology Now? By investing in technology, bricks and mortar businesses give themselves the best possible chance to survive and even thrive during these economicall

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Streamlined In-Store Communication Leads to Stronger Customer Relationships in Retail

Theatro

In retail, competition is fierce and customer expectations are higher than ever. Successful retailers understand that one key to thriving lies in effective in-store communication among associates. Every highly successful organization, from large retailers to sports teams to the mom-and-pop store around the corner, rely on constant and friction-less communication to ensure their teams stay organized and on the same page.

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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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NSW toughens penalties for those who abuse retail staff

Inside Retail

People who mistreat or assault retail workers will now face stricter penalties under a bill introduced to Parliament by the NSW Government. The landmark reforms will see NSW and SA take legislative action in response to the increased occurrence of customer aggression against the staff of supermarkets and other retailers. Research from the McKell Institute, commissioned by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association, found that 85 per cent of retail workers have been abused or assault

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Refreshing but rooted in culture – 6 kitchenware and tableware designs

Design Wanted

From Chris Fusaro to Kathleen Reilly, Yuting Chang, T Sakhi, Tongqi Lu, Tickle Quo, Julia Schwarz, Simiæn – today designers and brands are seamlessly crafting kitchenware […] The post Refreshing but rooted in culture – 6 kitchenware and tableware designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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First Asia Pacific Adidas Flagship in Myeongdong, Seoul

Retail Focus

Featuring the “Home of Sport” concept, adidas has opened its first Asia Pacific flagship store in the unique and bustling shopping district Myeongdong, a must-visit spot in South Korea. Various Associates , the only Chinese design firm that participated in the flagship design, partnered with adidas to extract local Korean elements and blend them with adidas brand personality, creating a “home of sport” with closer connections and deeper resonance with local customers.

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Checkerboard walls wrap Awake NY store by Rafael de Cárdenas

Dezeen

Local architect Rafael de Cárdenas referenced lost landmarks of New York for the interiors of this streetwear store in the city's Lower East Side. De Cárdenas worked with Angelo Baque, the former brand director of streetwear brand Supreme , on the design of a retail location for Awake NY , which Baque founded in 2012. Large sculptures are placed throughout the store, including a replica of the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Unisphere The new home for the men's clothing line at 62 Orchard Street is

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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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Erica Berchtold no longer to be CEO of Best & Less Group

Inside Retail

Outgoing CEO of The Iconic Erica Berchtold will no longer take over as chief executive of Best & Less Group in September, as the struggling discount apparel retailer had previously announced. Instead, Ray Itaoui, a co-investor and long-time partner of BBRC, whose takeover offer for BLG is set to close at the end of this month, will continue as CEO of the business, after assuming the responsibilities of chief executive earlier this month.

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77 Chair, a lesser-known masterpiece by Danish designer Finn Juhl

Design Wanted

Exhibiting a refined and minimalist aesthetic, the 77 Chair stands out as Finn Juhl‘s unconventional creation, harkening back to the design principles of the Bauhaus era. […] The post 77 Chair, a lesser-known masterpiece by Danish designer Finn Juhl appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield unveils extension of Garbera shopping centre in Spain

Retail Focus

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (“URW”) has opened the doors of the final phase of its ambitious new extension of Garbera shopping centre in San Sebastián, Spain following a four-year transformation. The project added over 25,000 sqm to the destination and establishes Garbera’s position as the gateway for new brands in the region. Building on the first phase of the extension which brought a new dining and leisure complex to Garbera in 2021, this final phase brings a number of new brands to the Guipúzc

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Amazon launches flexible financing for small and medium-sized businesses

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Amazon has launched a flexible financing programme that gives businesses access to funding linked to their sales, allowing them to repay as they earn. A merchant cash advance, delivered in collaboration with leading financing provider YouLend will provide a new flexible financing option for eligible UK-based businesses selling on Amazon.co.uk, which prov

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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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Meet the legends: How Hard Yakka is evolving its product and storytelling

Inside Retail

Cost of living pressures aren’t slowing down iconic workwear brand Hard Yakka, which has just teamed up with Australian fast bowling legend Scott Boland as part of a new collaboration aiming to enhance audience engagement and brand loyalty. In the latest feature of the Meet the Legend series, Boland meets with Kookaburra bat builder Lachie, and discusses his passion for cricket, and his efforts to make the sport more popular and accessible within Aboriginal communities.

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Revolutionizing workspaces with the rise of pods and booths

Design Wanted

From Chatpod 700 to Zen Pod, Arche, Kameleon Office Booth and Mono – today pods and booths are an innovative response to contemporary offices which are […] The post Revolutionizing workspaces with the rise of pods and booths appeared first on DesignWanted.

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7 tips for those who want to save money

Retail Focus

In recent years, the Internet has been flooded with all kinds of money-related challenges. However, some of them may be useful. If you can’t manage to save money and your usual savings methods don’t work, you can try out some of the popular online money cheat games. This article from an essay writer who works at the best essay writing service free provides tips based on some of the best challenges to learning how to save money without wasting it. 1: Keep track of your spending.

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&Tradition designs entire apartment in takeover of 18th-century townhouse

Dezeen

Danish furniture brand &Tradition has opened the doors to a four-storey showroom in Copenhagen, featuring a complete apartment and rooms designed by Jaime Hayon and Space Copenhagen. Unveiled during 3 Days of Design in an exhibition titled Under One Roof, &Tradition 's design team has transformed the interior of an 18th-century townhouse on 4 Kronprinsessegade.

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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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Toys ‘R’ Us plans to open an experiential hub in Victoria

Inside Retail

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says it plans to open a 3000sqm experiential retail hub in Victoria if the company’s capital raising plan is successful. According to an ASX announcement, the company has a target to raise up to $8 million through an Entitlement Offer with a minimum subscription of $5 million. About $3 million will be invested in a custom-designed site for both Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands which will be attached to the label’s new purpose-buil

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Karuun: discovering the beauty of nature thanks to material design

Design Wanted

Karuun is an innovative and sustainable material developed from the transformation of rattan, a climbing plant that grows in the tropical forests of Indonesia. The plant […] The post Karuun: discovering the beauty of nature thanks to material design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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The Struggle Is Real For Britain’s Pubs As Closures Hit All-Time High

Retail Focus

The iconic pub culture in Britain is facing its most formidable challenge yet, as closures of these cherished establishments soar to an all-time high. With the pub industry battling against numerous factors, from changing consumer preferences to economic pressures, the future of these social hubs is at stake. In addition to the 100s of thousands of jobs, and billions in revenue that are at risk, Britain stands to lose a time-honoured cornerstone of its culture as closures continue to sky-rocke

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Engaging visuals can reduce product returns, says Nfinite

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! By Jeff Griffin, vice president of strategic accounts, Nfinite As online retail continues to flourish, product returns have become a growing concern for retailers. Gartner reveals that a majority of businesses have faced a surge in returns with their expanding online operations.

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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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Children’s swimmable shoe retailer closes down

Inside Retail

Children’s shoe retailer Minnow Designs has ceased operations citing tough trading conditions. “After four years of hits with bushfires, La Nina and Covid all heavily impacting our business, we are burnt out and have decided to close the business,” said Stacey Fisher, co-founder and director of Minnow Designs. Established in 2016 by Lorraine Nguyen and Stacey Fisher, the brand sells a range of waterproof beach shoes and sandals for kids.

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Meet 0/1 phone by Andrea Mangone, a minimal foldable phone for digital detox

Design Wanted

Introducing 0/1 phone, the transformative solution designed by Andrea Mangone to liberate you from the grip of digital distractions and empower you to reclaim control over your […] The post Meet 0/1 phone by Andrea Mangone, a minimal foldable phone for digital detox appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Harrods Unveils Luxurious ‘Lingerie & Lounge’ Universe in First Phase of Historic Womenswear Redevelopment

Retail Focus

Harrods is excited to unveil a new luxury destination on the first floor, the first phase of its anticipated Womenswear redevelopment project. The almost 16,000 sq. ft. space is dedicated to the pieces that make you feel the most confident and comfortable from morning, noon until night; lingerie, sleep and lounge. Building further on the growing focus and demand for transformative shapewear and tailored lingerie seen in recent years, the grand new halls provide products and services for every oc

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Whistl finds only 3% of consumers are loyal to an online retailer

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! A new report from Whistl on the current health of the e-commerce sector has found that only 3% of consumers are loyal to online retailers and that 83% of decisions will be made on price. In a time of economic pressure on household spending the report finds that online spending will drop by 3% in 2023.

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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.