Retail Bound
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
I saw my first magic show when I was a 4th grader. It was at a county fair and the magician, dressed in a multicolored clown suit, asked for volunteers and no one raised their hands. “Anyone? Anyone? This is a super cool trick!” Sadly, his warm enthusiasm was met with icy silence. I felt so bad for him and vowed to never be in that position when I grew up.
CAAD
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Retail Design in the AI Era: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Store Design and Visual Merchandising Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we conceive commercial spaces. What once relied exclusively on the instinct and experience of designers and visual merchandisers is now complemented by advanced algorithms capable of analyzing real-time data and optimizing every corner of a store.
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Retail Times
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New research from American Express reveals three key trends in how UK consumers plan to prioritise their spend in the year ahead. Surveying 2,000 adults, the findings include: Experience Seekers:Brits are looking forward to an experience-filled 2025, with appetite for attending bigger events alongside smaller, regular treats.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Drawing in visitors from over 100 countries, Stockholm Design Week 2025, which took place from 3 to 9 February and […] The post Stockholm Design Week 2025 captures the freewheeling spirit of design appeared first on DesignWanted.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Parcel Pending
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The holiday rush may be over, but the real work for retailers is just beginning. As gift-giving winds down and returns ramp up, the post-holiday period offers a valuable window into consumer behavior and operational performance. This crucial data from shipping patterns to return rates gives retailers essential insights to shape their logistics and fulfillment strategies in the year ahead.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Panthera Group is set to sell the Terrace Central Shopping Centre in the Hunter Valley, hoping to attract bids from private, syndicate and institutional investors. Besides a Woolworths supermarket and BWS liquor store, which account for 51 per cent of turnover and have signed a lease renewal through to 2032 the centre is home to The Reject Shop, Australia Post, a medical centre, pharmacy, and other retailers, with non-discretionary retail.
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Design Boom
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
the velvety yet granular green hues of the dessert appear across paint, terrazzo, and mosaics, accented with berry red fixtures above. The post lime-green engulfs museLAB’s curving display systems at sorbet showroom in mumbai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Marylebone is welcoming some exciting new arrivals at Concord Londons rare new development, Marylebone Square, in the heart of the village. Following the completion of the areas first entire, newly created city block for more than 50 years, independent coffee specialist, Special Guests, healthcare brand, Neko Health, Swiss brand, USM Modular Furniture, s
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Centuria Capital Group has acquired the Logan SuperCentre in Brisbane’s south for $115 million, which CBRE says is the biggest large format retail (LFR) deal in Australia in more than two years. “This transaction demonstrates the continued demand and ready liquidity for well-located, LFR assets that provide in-built fixed annual rental income in addition to strategic landholdings,” said Simon Rooney from CBRE.
Retail Focus
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Liverpool ONE has announced that luxury Swiss watchmaker, Breitling , has made its city debut at Liverpool ONE, launching in a showcase space alongside Paradise Streets line-up of flagship stores from leading international retailers. The newly opened Breitling showcases the global watchmakers refined selection of timepieces in a 3,200 sq ft, double-height unit, joining Liverpool ONEs selection of luxury jewellery retailers including Goldsmiths, David M Robinson, and Swarovski.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Mindful Design
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
A well-designed beauty store layout isnt just about aestheticsits a powerful tool for driving sales and enhancing customer satisfaction. The right layout can guide shoppers through your store, encourage them to explore products, and create an enjoyable experience that keeps them coming back. Here is how to optimize your beauty stores design to enhance product […] The post Beauty Store Layout Secrets That Boost Sales and Customer Experience appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Trafford Centre has launched four Manchester-based food and beverage brands in a new Eastern Garden dining concept as it looks to capture a taste of the vibrant city centre food scene at the retail shopping destination.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Sydney Fish Market might be on the brink of collapse after failing to publish its financial report, with sources saying it will reveal a significant loss during the last fiscal year. According to the Sydney Morning Herald , auditors refused to sign off on the companys accounts three months after the mandatory reporting deadline. This was due to concerns the firm would not be able to pay the increased expenses that come with the new premises , which is set to open this year and is double the foot
Retail Prophet
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
By Doug Stephens In December of 2024 amid the usual array of commodity items on Walmart.com, there was one conspicuous product listing that immediately caught the Internets attention. For under $100USD Walmart shoppers could purchase a handbag that bore an uncoincidental resemblance to the storied Herms Birkin bag which, if it were the genuine article, would carry a price tag of at least $10,000USD assuming, that is, that you had the money and the requisite Herms purchase history to lay your han
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Design Week
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
SXSW London announced its first headline speakers this week and the eclectic line-up includes Jean-Michel Jarre, Wyclef Jean, Idris Elba, Joe Wicks, Katherine Ryan and Deepak Chopra. This breadth is a key part of the festival’s DNA, and played a key role in its visual brand, explains SXSW London director of marketing, Clare Morris.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Fashion brand Nobodys Child is delighted to announce the opening of its new standalone store on Christopher Place, St Albans on 19th February 2025. The 1,000sq ft store marks the brands first location outside of London, bringing its signature responsible fashion ethos to a new audience.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
JB Hi-Fi’s net income grew in the half year ended December 31, thanks to higher sales bolstered by Black Friday and Boxing Day promotions. The consumer electronics retailer’s net income climbed 8 per cent year over year to $285.4 million as sales jumped 9.8 per cent to $5.67 billion. JB Hi-Fi Australia’s sales rose 7.2 per cent to $3.88 billion, with comparable sales up 7.2 per cent.
Dezeen
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Swedish firm Note Design Studio found unexpected applications for Tarkett flooring when overhauling the manufacturer's Stockholm showroom, using it to clad everything from a kitchen to a sunken conversation pit. Unveiled as part of Stockholm Design Week , the Tarkett Atelj in Sdermalm was designed to show off the company's entire material palette and act as a kind of walk-in sample book, allowing designers and architects to see how the different surfaces interact.
Speaker: David Nisbet, 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.
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Heartbreak struck on 6 February 2023 when a 7.8 category earthquake hit southwestern Turkey and neighboring Syria. More than 50,000 […] The post How to mend a broken heart: Foster + Partners envisions Antakya post-earthquake appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Is thatHarrison Af(Ford)able? Lidls Ben Bracken Islay Single Malt has just been named the best tasting whisky at the World Whisky Awards, prompting the retailer to celebrate with a cheeky photoshoot inspired by another shoot featuring a star that fans may recognise from a galaxy far, far away… In what could be coined as a […] If you want more
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission is seeking opinions to help it decide whether or not to grant clearance to Woolworths proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston. In its preliminary statement, the Commerce Commission outlines the key competition issues it considers important in making the decision. At this stage, we consider our investigation will likely focus on whether the Proposed Acquisition would be likely to substantially lessen competition in the relevant market (or markets) due t
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The packaging design for Vita-Care vitamin tablets was developed with the aim of attracting more attention from the target audience.
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Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Completed between August and September 1969, in the aftermath of the Apollo 11 mission, each canvas that makes up celebrated […] The post A piece of the sky within your grasp appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Aldi is celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day (Monday 17thFebruary) by giving shoppers the chance to win their food shop for free. Any customers who visit an Aldi store on Monday 17thFebruary could bag their shopping for free, with 3,000 worth of Aldi vouchers up for grabs.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Retail Food Group (RFG) has announced the end of the Michels Patisserie chain, revealing it will work with franchisees to convert their stores to either Gloria Jeans or Donut King. There are just 19 Michels Patisserie stores across RFGs home state of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. At its height the cake chain had more than 300 stores operating.
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
OUR GREATEST WISH, RESPECT FOR NATURE DESEO BY DCOOP SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING DESIGN FOR PREMIUM OLIVE OIL DESEO is a premium.
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
Design Wanted
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Although Ingegerd Rman, one of Sweden’s foremost glass designers and celebrated ceramists, has been creating exquisite and just as functional […] The post These wool-clad soundscapes are ultra-sustainable appeared first on DesignWanted.
Retail Times
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! sda today sent out an important reminder to customers to take advantage of its hugely popular Kids Eat for 1 caf meal deal over the school holidays, the offer which is also now on all year-round, and no adult purchase necessary.
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Australian athleisure brand, Lorna Jane, is advancing its sustainable commitments positioning itself as a brand that stands for the well-being of both people and the planet. The brand has aptly named its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy in accordance: We are citizens. Recently the brand announced as part of its ESG strategy and its broader preferred fibre program that it would be expanding its use of recycled polyester and nylon by integrating them into its active essential r
Retail Design Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The Better Chip packaging design pays homage to the ancient tale of the Rabbit on the Moon, reimagining the round.
Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja
Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever
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