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Daniel’s Donuts to open 15 stores in three months

Inside Retail

After opening its newest store this week, Melbourne chain Daniel’s Donuts says it plans to expand its network from 25 stores to 40 by the end of this year. The latest store is at Hogan’s Corner in Hoppers Crossing, the site of the company’s first bakery, where founder Daniel Bartalotta began baking donuts eight years ago while still at primary school.

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Victoria Leeds welcomes five new dynamic retail brands

Retail Focus

Victoria Leeds has strengthened its position with the addition of five new retailers. Where contemporary meets traditional, Victoria Leeds is leading the way in new shopping trends with a progressive approach to retail and its new announcements; home-grown, UK independents meet in-demand fashion and lifestyle brands, as well as avantgarde concept stores.

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The Electricity Industry Quietly Spread Climate Denial for Years

Robinson Meyer

The MIT professor was unequivocal. “If we had to stop producing CO?, no coal, oil, or gas could be burned,” Carroll Wilson declared. The world would have to adopt nuclear energy en masse and perhaps even turn to “electric motor vehicles.” It was June 9, 1971. Wilson, a management professor, wasn’t speaking at an environmental rally or a scientific meeting.

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The 5th Edition of Design China Beijing is officially launched: a brand-new presentation with Sustainable Design China Summit

Design Wanted

Unlike the previous editions, this year’s Design China Beijing will present a Sustainable Design China Summit 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Summit’), with a brand-new […]. The post The 5th Edition of Design China Beijing is officially launched: a brand-new presentation with Sustainable Design China Summit 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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Inside Myer’s newest store upgrade, in Toowoomba

Inside Retail

Myer has opened its refurbished store in Grand Central, Toowoomba, after agreeing to a new longer-term lease. The refresh features new lighting, flooring and fixtures as well as the removal of many existing walls to open up the store. Change rooms and entrances have also been upgraded. Various new brands across categories such as cosmetics, footwear, childrenswear, intimates, menswear and homeware have been added to improve customer experience.

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Bullring & Grand Central secures 27,500 sq ft JD Sports upsize for Summer 2023

Retail Focus

Hammerson has announced that JD Sports will more than double its presence in Bullring & Grand Central, in a clear signal of the destination’s strength as well as a firm commitment to Birmingham as a thriving city. . JD Sports, which has been at Bullring since 2003, will open a new 27,500 sq ft store on the lower level. The new store will stock even more ranges from brands such as Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, and Converse, covering footwear, fashion, and accessories.

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Service Innovation in Space Design

Design Wanted

What is service design? How do we define service innovation in lab space? How do we build an immersive and interactive lab space in a post-Covid […]. The post Service Innovation in Space Design appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Aldi opens its first Melbourne Corner Store concept today

Inside Retail

Aldi has opened its first Corner Store concept, in Melbourne’s CBD, complete with a cafe serving barista coffee. The company says the store is designed for inner-city customers stocking ready-to-eat meals, fresh produce, bakery items such as cinnamon buns, croissants and baguettes, and its discounted Special Buys products. The Corner Store concept was first tested on Sydney’s North Shore, a hybrid model of part convenience store, part supermarket.

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The Surprising Partnership of Next and Gap

Retail Focus

Following on from other big retailers, Next and Gap deciding to partner up , we are set to see this partnership properly in action on the high street. It has been said that Next will open up five new Gap shop-in-shops within flagship stores. This was announced following the success of a pilot store in Oxford Street, London. The new shops are expected to be opened at the back end of 2022 in Lakeside, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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Breast health self-check tool wins UK James Dyson Award

Design Week

Innovation design engineering graduates from Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art have won this year’s UK James Dyson Award for the design of an at-home breast health monitoring tool. Debra Babalola and Shefali Bohra graduated from their master’s degree this year. The idea came during a group project on the course. Dotplot is designed to help women stick to a regular breast self.

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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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Your printing dreams effortlessly coming true one roll at a time

Design Wanted

In today’s digitalised world where screens have replaced printed paper, Korea-based industrial designer Jisan Chung brilliantly crafts ‘Roller Jet’ – an innovative minimalistic printer that utilizes […]. The post Your printing dreams effortlessly coming true one roll at a time appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Chadstone unveils leisure precinct, The Social Quarter

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre has unveiled a new $71.3 million entertainment and dining precinct called The Social Quarter. The new precinct – which opens this summer – spans 10,350sqm and accommodates 18 entertainment and dining concepts, a multi-deck car park and an integrated art facade. Image source: Supplied. Vicinity Centres chief development officer, Carolyn Viney, said the “first-of-its-kind” precinct has something to offer everyone at any given time of day or year combining cele

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Should Retailers Look to Online Casinos for Inspiration About How to Keep Customers Engaged?

Retail Focus

The online retail industry is worth more than $4.9 trillion, highlighting how fiercely competitive it is. There are so many sites vying for customers in every niche, and it’s getting harder for businesses to stand out. Customers know how abundant their options are, so if they don’t like what they see at a site they can quickly look elsewhere. Online retailers could learn a lot from the bustling online casino industry when it comes to keeping customers engaged.

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Save Your Breath by Asking an Attendee This One Question 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

A busy show floor is a hectic place. There are significant challenges to overcome for you to meet enough prospects and have a successful show. . For example, say 800 prospects attend your show. You’re limited by two things: limited exhibit hall hours and staff. On average, attendees spend 9.5 hours in the exhibit hall at a trade show. So, your ability to reach the maximum number of prospects is determined by how many booth staff you bring and how well they can qualify a prospect.

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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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Global Shop Solutions to Host Annual ERP User Conferences

Global Shop

Global Shop Solutions is known throughout the industry for simplifying manufacturing through its ERP software. Taking the same approach with its training and education programs, this year’s annual ERP User Conferences will introduce significant format and content upgrades designed to help customers continually improve and simplify their manufacturing.

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Price, not volume, driving Australian retail sales growth

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales are on the rise – but new research suggests growth is being driven by inflation, not by consumers buying more. Deloitte Access Economics, in its latest Quarterly Retail Forecasts – this edition dubbed “Retail’s Turning Point” – warns that while retail is for now “still riding the post-pandemic high” the outlook remains a lot bleaker than the current figures suggest. .

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California Court of Appeal Narrows Reach of ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act as They Apply to Ecommerce Businesses

Hunton Andrews Kurth

In an August 2022 decision, the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, held that retail websites without any connection to a physical space, such as a brick-and-mortar store, do not constitute “places of public accommodation” and, thus, are not within the purview of Title III of the American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) or the Unruh Civil Rights Act (the “Unruh Act”). .

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See the Brilliant Logo Design AMD used to Delight PAX West Attendees 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

PAX West ended its 18 th edition at the Seattle Convention Center on Labor Day. One of the largest gaming conventions in the world , the event typically brings together the most popular video game creators, distributors, computer manufacturers and publishers. Standing tall and proud amidst thousands of attendees and companies that are household names is no easy task.

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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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Using Temporary Displays in the Digital World

Creative Displays Now

As more aspects of sales go digital, you probably think about how you can stay ahead with marketing techniques and strategies that will work in the modern industry. Physical temporary displays are still beneficial for sales. Keep reading to learn about the value of using temporary vs. digital displays to promote your products. What Is a Temporary Display?

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Boohoo co-founder takes stake in Australian e-commerce company MySale

Inside Retail

Mahmud Kamani, the co-founder of British online fast-fashion retailer Boohoo, has bought a chunk of Australian e-commerce business MySale – just as Frasers Group is attempting a takeover bid. . According to filings with the London Stock Exchange, Kamani now holds 4.76 per cent of MySale after buying 45 million shares on August 31. Kamani is a billionaire British businessman who remains executive chairman of the now publicly traded Boohoo Group.

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A racket that disrupts the traditional world of tennis

Design Wanted

Based in the United States and led by Andrew Lim and Anthony Saul Lopez, All Design Lab presents ‘Hìtëkw’ – a conceptual groundbreaking take on a […]. The post A racket that disrupts the traditional world of tennis appeared first on DesignWanted.

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RANKED: The 7 Most Popular Cities for Trade Shows in North America 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Exhibiting at trade shows is an effective way to not only grow your business but strengthen your team. Plus, there’s the opportunity for sightseeing. Take a glance through this list of the 7 most popular cities for trade shows in North America as voted by industry professionals. . #7 New York City. New York has it all. The history. The architecture.

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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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Seller Beware—Considering How Walgreens’ Liability for the San Francisco Opioid Epidemic Applies to Retail Pharmacies Everywhere

Hunton Andrews Kurth

In a case sure to send retail pharmacy corporate-types scurrying to board room meetings to ensure their bases are covered, a Northern District of California federal judge held that Walgreens’ Co.’s 15 year-long pattern of filling opioid prescriptions for customers without performing adequate due diligence as to the medical legitimacy of the prescription substantially contributed to the opioid crisis in San Francisco.

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LSKD to open first of six planned physical stores in Melbourne

Inside Retail

Sportwear apparel brand LSKD will open its first Melbourne brick-and-mortar store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The store is the first of five planned for Australia, with another set to open in New Zealand, all within a year. The store features a retail space of 154sqm and will display core styles as well as new collections. With grey as the main colour running throughout the store concept, the brand aims to highlight its “chase the vibe mission” with a black facade and walls decorations d

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This eclectic device can be your new favorite WFH companion

Design Wanted

Designed by co-founder of Acollective, Victoria Chiang – WFH Keyboard is an extraordinary compact solution for home offices that brings the effortlessness of in-person interactions to […]. The post This eclectic device can be your new favorite WFH companion appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Office Design Has The Power To Make Your Employees More Loyal

All Work

The concept of identifying the factors that bring buildings and humans closer together is still fairly new, but PLASTARC’s founder wants to make this the norm. . Creating a dedicated space that nurtures innovation, creativity and the overall employee experience drives feelings of loyalty and initiative. . Sitting down with Allwork.Space’s Future of Work Podcast , Melissa Marsh explains what it actually means to create the ideal workspace for occupants, how humans are innately connected to their

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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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Retailers Have No Room to Manipulate Reviews: FTC and States Sue Rental Listing Platform Roomster for Bogus Listings

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The Federal Trade Commission and six states have filed suit against Roomster Corp. and two corporate executives, accusing the residential rental listing platform of using fake reviews and unverified listings to generate tens of millions of dollars in business. According to the complaint , these practices often occur at the expense of vulnerable customers who rely on Roomster to find safe low-cost housing within expensive housing markets.

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South Australia to host new Fashion Week in October

Inside Retail

The City of Adelaide is set to host a new four-day annual fashion festival in October called ADL Fashion Week (AFW). The event, convened by the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), will include activities, entertainment and free experiences for shoppers of all ages at the Rundle Mall between October 6 – 9. The program has been developed in collaboration with industry experts spanning the fashion sector, city operators and event partners.

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Bernard Dubois incorporates nightclub references into Courrèges' Paris store

Dezeen

Thick carpets, mirrored panels and fabric-covered walls populate this clothing store in Paris designed by Belgian architect Bernard Dubois. The 232-square-metre boutique is located near the Champs-Élysées and belongs to Courre?ges – a Parisian label that was launched by fashion designer André Courrèges in 1961. Courrèges' second store in Paris was designed by Bernard Dubois.

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Design studios collaborate on training initiative for underrepresented designers

Design Week

A weekend studio experience called Werkhouse aims to give early-career creatives from underrepresented backgrounds a step up the design industry ladder. Werkhouse was launched in 2017 by a small group of design professionals from Bristol and Bath with the aim of helping young creatives succeed in the design industry. It is open to all design disciplines, from product design.

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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.