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Uses and Benefits of King Post Walls

Retail Focus

Different types of pre-cast retaining walls are used in many construction works. One of these is the king post wall, which looks different from other types. Using the proper type of retaining wall is necessary because it makes a huge difference in the property and the area’s safety. Concrete retaining walls are effective in preventing water build-up and soil erosion.

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santiago calatrava to make his mark on düsseldorf with vaulted boulevard

Design Boom

'calatrava boulevard' will take shape as a narrow and organic promenade to evoke a sunlit canyon The post santiago calatrava to make his mark on düsseldorf with vaulted boulevard appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Milkrun seeks investment as a perfect economic storm hits instant delivery

Inside Retail

Instant delivery startup Milkrun unsuccessfully sought new investment on two occasions in 2022, The Australian reports, suggesting the sector is struggling to adapt with a rapidly changing economic environment. Milkrun secured a spectacular $75 million Series A injection in January 2022 , as Tiger Global, AirTree Ventures, Skip Capital, and Mike and Annie Cannon-Brookes’ Grok Ventures sought to crown the leader of Australia’s burgeoning instant delivery scene.

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Mucho designs AR-enhanced annual report for University of California

Design Week

San Francisco-based design studio Mucho has created an AR annual report for the University of California (UC), combining “the tactility of a printed piece” with digital enhancement. Mucho has worked with UC Investments office designing its annual reports for the past seven years. The report sets out information on the company’s performance but Mucho’s creative director Rob Duncan says “it doesn’t.

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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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AV Industry to Gather at ISE2023 with Over 900 Exhibitors, Featuring the Latest Innovations and Solutions

Retail Focus

ISE is the largest trade show for professional AV and electronic systems integration in the world. This means that retail designers will have access to the latest technology and innovations in the industry, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve and incorporate cutting-edge solutions into their designs. Additionally, ISE provides a unique opportunity for retail designers to network and collaborate with other professionals in the field.

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Climate-consciousness is driving consumer choice in the cost-of-living crisis, report shows

Retail Times

A new 'Conscious Commerce' report debunks the ‘sustainability premium’, revealing consumers and businesses remain committed to sustainable practices, such as carbon-neutral shipping, and being climate-conscious – despite the cost-of-living crisis and tightening budgets. These stats are crucial at a time when January temperatures in Europe reach an all-time high, and the UN warns global temperatures may exceed pre-industrial levels within five years.

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Rebecca Wright: “We must generate new career paths for young people”

Design Week

We are living through extraordinary times. And in an uncertain world of social, economic and environmental turmoil, we’ve never needed creative thinking more. But with creative education under threat at all levels, it’s going to need us all to play a role in ensuring the next generation gets the opportunities to develop as creative thinkers.

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Retail Design Industry Invited to Explore the Latest Trends in Surface Design

Retail Focus

The Surface Design Show, set to take place at London’s Business Design Centre from 7-9 February 2023, has announced that the theme of its upcoming edition will be “Shaping Communities.” The theme aims to improve the built environment for all through collaboration and meaningful design solutions. The theme explores an open dialogue among industries and brands with the common goal of building stronger relationships between people and places.

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Survey: Many Retailers Reluctant to Innovate

VMS

Less than a fifth (17 percent) of retailers can be considered true innovation leaders, despite the majority recognizing the critical importance of such forward thinking for growth. That’s one of the major findings contained in a survey of 233 retail executives undertaken by Incisiv and Toshia Global Commerce Solutions. The survey found that innovation leaders outperform their non-leader counterparts in several key business metrics.

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Dusk CEO Peter King resigns, sparking transition plan

Inside Retail

Dusk CEO and MD Peter King will step down from his position, after almost nine years working for the retailer. King will continue to oversee the company until August, at which point Dusk expects to have appointed a new CEO. Dusk’s chairman, John Joyce, said King has developed an “excellent” exclusive team and has made an “invaluable” contribution since 2014.

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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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How can designers be less reliant on plastic in their practice?

Design Week

We should always be thinking ‘what are the alternatives?’ It’s easy to jump to conclusions when designing, doing something the way it has always been or because it’s the simplest solution. This is inevitably why we fall back on using plastic; it’s such an incredibly versatile material and it’s not always clear what other options there are.

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What retail investors should expect in 2023

Retail Focus

The Bank of England has predicted that the United Kingdom is falling into a prolonged recession, with inflation not expected to return to its target level of 2% until 2024. Here we will discuss the retail sector outlook this year and what investors should expect. Retail Conditions Inflation in the UK currently sits around 10%, the highest rate in 40 years.

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Fairtrade Foundation receives ‘Superbrand’ status for its strong, authentic brand

Retail Times

The Fairtrade Foundation has been awarded ‘Superbrand’ status for 2022/2023 in recognition of the strength of the ethical movement’s brand and public perception in the UK.

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Myer sales surge in a buoyant post-Covid era

Inside Retail

Myer sales are soaring, significantly ahead of comparable pre-Covid era trading periods. In a trading update released today, the company said sales for the five months to December 31 were up 18.9 per cent over the first half of the 2020 financial year and by 14.3 per cent over the first half of 2019. Sales for the six weeks until Christmas Eve were up 8.7 per cent year on year.

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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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Lack of funding puts The Margate School of arts at risk of closure

Design Week

Independent postgraduate liberal arts institution The Margate School faces an impending threat of closure after several funding acquisition attempts failed. Though the school was established in 2018 by founder and director Uwe Derkson, he first incorporated it in 2015 as a not-for-profit company, sustained by course fees and private and public investment.

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The Secret Formula To Determine How (And How Often) Your Employees Should Work In The Office

All Work

Organizations tend to take a virtual-first, function-first or culture-first approach to hybrid working. Visioning workshops and ecosystem mapping can help employers figure out their approach and refine it. Office space utilization can help make or break an organization’s bottom line and its ability to retain talent. Hybrid working has become much more common for desk-based businesses, but how does a business owner know if their employees are happy with the arrangement?

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Drive-Up-Only Grocer Addie’s Debuts First Concept

VMS

Addie’s, a drive-up-only grocer, has opened its first concept store southwest of Boston, in Norwood, Mass. Its opening comes on the heels of the concept receiving $10.1 million in seed funding led by the Disruptive Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of the Rose Park Advisors founded by the late Clay Christensen. (Christensen authored several high-profile business books, including “The Innovator’s Dilemma.

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Brosa set to be wound up, with $20 million deficit

Inside Retail

Administrators are recommending creditors wind up upmarket online furniture retailer, Brosa. The business collapsed into voluntary administration last month with assets of $4.3 million and liabilities of $24.2 million, including $10 million in unfulfilled orders. The company made “substantial losses” during the past three years of operations, largely due to Covid.

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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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“Beauty, longevity, flexibility”: the National Portrait Gallery’s new visual identity

Design Week

The National Portrait Gallery has launched a new visual identity, designed by Edit Brand Studio, ahead of its reopening in June 2023. Edit Brand Studio won the project via an open public tender process. According to the studio’s managing director Khadija Kapacee, it has also had a long-standing relationship with The National Portrait Gallery, working with the institution to produce “brand and.

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Bestway buys £195m slice of Sainsbury’s

Talking Retail

The Bestway group this morning reported that it has taken a £193m stake in Sainsbury’s and might buy more shares in the supermarket. Bestway, which operates Costcutter, Best-one and Bargain Booze in the independent convenience sector, now has a 3.45% stake in Sainsbury’s. It has indicated that this is purely an investment and is not.

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Work Life Balance Won’t Bring You Happiness 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Happiness. It’s what we all want. But it feels as elusive as water; you can’t grab it and hold on to it forever—and you always need more. Is there a way to truly be happy at work, at home, and with ourselves? By all accounts, this is a common experience for everyone: welcome to the human family. Personally, I love reading the old books. The really old books.

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Woolworths to close 250 in-store butchers

Inside Retail

Woolworths says it will close 250 of its in-store supermarket butchers by March as customers continue to trend towards pre-packaged meat. “We’ve recently conducted a review into our in-store butcher shops and found that they account for just 4 per cent of meat sales as customers continue to move towards our more convenient pre-packaged options,” the company told ABC. “We deeply regret the impact of this decision on the team members who work in our butcher shops and we kno

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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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Theatro 2023 Retail Customer Experience Survey

Theatro

More Than 40% of Americans Say Shopping at Physical Retail Stores Is “Less Enjoyable” Than Before Covid, with Most Blaming Inadequate or Poorly Trained Staff, New Study Shows Survey findings from Theatro reveal that while 63% of consumers are doing most of their shopping at in-store retail again, the recent holiday shopping season highlighted several key warning signs for retailers seeking to earn back customers.

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Issa brothers consider £13bn Asda and EG Group merger

Talking Retail

The Issa brothers, who own Asda, are said to be exploring a merger of the supermarket and their UK petrol forecourts business, EG Group, in a deal that would create a retail giant worth more than £10bn. The combination would create a group with 581 supermarkets, 700 petrol forecourts and more than 100 convenience stores.

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Hot Takes & Predictions for ExhibitorLIVE 2023 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

There’s no denying that trade show directors and event coordinators are highly skilled specialists. Do you see those massive exhibits on the show floor owned by Fortune 500 companies? They’re often coordinated by small event planning teams. For smaller companies, the marketing director is sometimes the only one at the helm—a one-man band. So, where do trade show marketers go to discover the newest trends in exhibiting and events and connect with other pros?

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Booktopia finds path towards $12 million+ earnings boost

Inside Retail

Pureplay retailer Booktopia says it has identified several business initiatives it expects will boost its bottom line by between $12 million and $15 million during the next financial year. In a business update filed with the ASX, the company said the initiatives are a response to “changing consumer sentiment, greater competition online and inflation”.

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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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Bed Bath & Beyond Defaults On Credit Line

VMS

Bed Bath and Beyond (Union, N.J.) has defaulted on its debt and found it can’t repay some of its lenders, according to the embattled retailer’s latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. “At this time, the company does not have sufficient resources to repay the amounts under the credit facilities and this will lead the company to consider all strategic alternatives, including restructuring its debt under the U.S.

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Sustainability to take centre stage at IFE seminar

Talking Retail

The seminar programme for IFE, International Food & Drink Event, is now live, with this year’s event putting the issue of sustainability at the heart of discussions on a dedicated Sustainability Stage, sponsored by Elopak. Taking place on 20-22 March at ExCeL London and supported by Official Show Sponsor MHP Food, IFE is a comprehensive.

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Oatly shows three in 10 Irish adults are planning to swap to more plant-based food and drinks in 2023

Retail Times

Consumption of plant-based dairy and meat alternatives looks set to hit the mainstream in Ireland in 2023 as new research commissioned by Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat drink company, reveals one third of shoppers are buying more meat and dairy alternatives than they did three years ago.

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Hitting the books: the importance of back-to-school for Aussie retailers

Inside Retail

For some retailers, ‘back to school’ sits with Black Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day as the most important, revenue-driving dates in the calendar. It enables specialty brands to reach target audiences, who are stocking up on clothes, supplies, technology requirements and other essentials ahead of the school year. It can also set retailers up for success in the year ahead, with data from Finder demonstrating that parents will spend $11.4 billion on back-to-school costs 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.