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watch store in tokyo peeks through orange stained glass facade

Design Boom

the interior arrangement by designer kenta nagai sets up finishing materials such as stone, plastic, and aluminum. The post watch store in tokyo peeks through orange stained glass facade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deep dive: What social commerce looks like around the world

Inside Retail

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 trillion ($1.9 trillion) in global sales by 2025. It is growing three times faster than traditional e-commerce. McKinsey & Co stated in mid-2022 that social commerce comprised more than 13 per cent of China’s total e-commerce sales. In the US, social commerce is anticipated to double to US$80 billion in annual sales between 2021 and 2025, putting the US second only to China in social commerce, although China o

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Eye Candy: how “beautification” becomes the new retail currency.

Retail Focus

Ownership has become a burden of the current society. Having come to the realization that customers will be less able to purchase and that production itself is endangered, the concept of ownership is shifting towards sharing. It comes down to partially owning, even, experiencing ownership for a limited period. Some brands have come across the realization that a product orientation is not in the long run.

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Fruittella enters the jelly market with Curiosities

Talking Retail

Fruittella is expanding into the jellies market with its newest innovation – Fruittella Curiosities. Available now, Curiosities have a recommended retail price of £1.50 per 110g bag. The HFSS-compliant sweets are made with 30% less sugar, real fruit juice and natural colourings and flavours. Curiosities come in two contrasting themed packs: By the Sea, which carries.

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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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abstract tree installation sprouts from the floor to display premium leather goods

Design Boom

the plant-like centerpiece by spacemen is encircled by a composition of custom furniture made of precious stones and marble. The post abstract tree installation sprouts from the floor to display premium leather goods appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Prince Harry’s memoir breaks UK sales record on first day of release

Inside Retail

Prince Harry’s “Spare” became the UK’s fastest selling non-fiction book ever, its publisher said on Tuesday, after days of TV interviews, leaks, and a mistaken early release of the memoir containing intimate revelations about the British royal family. Harry’s book has garnered attention around the world with its disclosures about his personal struggles and its accusations about other royals, including his father King Charles, stepmother Camilla and elder brother Pri

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PlasticFree launches materials solution platform for designers

Design Week

PlasticFree, a centralised platform built by designers to provide details of innovative plastic-free materials and system solutions, has now launched. The platform’s Advisory Council includes as the likes of Thomas Heatherwick, Sir David Chipperfield and Tom Dixon. Its aim is to help designers and businesses cut down on one trillion pieces of plastic waste by 2025.

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bottega veneta injects subtle references to italian design in its zürich flagship

Design Boom

located on bahnhofstraße 25 in zürich, bottega veneta’s new retail is an allusion to its collection and affinity to italian design. The post bottega veneta injects subtle references to italian design in its zürich flagship appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Athlete’s Foot becomes first Aussie retailer to launch game on Roblox

Inside Retail

The Australian arm of global footwear retailer The Athlete’s Foot has launched a free online game on Roblox called Fitopia. The game – which the brand says represents a first by a retailer in Australia – recreates a classroom and schoolyard environment in an oversized, distorted style and features three unique worlds kids can play in. The first game features a classroom environment with brain twisters and puzzle games followed by a second game with a focus on simulation and sports while th

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First-time exhibitors flock to ISE 2023

Retail Focus

ISE 2023 show is set to welcome more than 900 exhibitors, including around 120 first-time exhibitors who will take up 3,630sqm of floorspace at the Fira. Those making their debuts in Barcelona will bring innovative products and solutions from across the pro AV and systems integration landscape, from smart home automation and communication and collaboration tools to transparent displays, e-paper signage and audio innovations.

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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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What will social design look like in 2023?

Design Week

As designers, we are being challenged to create in a world that is increasingly complex and unstable. It looks like a difficult place for design – with a contracting economy, political upheaval and the cost-of-living crisis – and design services can begin to look particularly superfluous. However, we could see these challenges as opportunities for a different type of design practice.

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loft-like van den berg spice house in austria is infused with exotic plants and rich aromas

Design Boom

smelling flasks allow visitors to experience the specific note of each spice while floating gardens engulf them in exotic greenery. The post loft-like van den berg spice house in austria is infused with exotic plants and rich aromas appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Going green: How leafy streets can boost foot traffic

Inside Retail

Beyond the social and environmental benefits and aesthetic appeal, the addition of green spaces in urban areas can have an enlivening effect on the retail industry, boost the local economy and make shopping a more appealing prospect. Research from the City of Melbourne demonstrated that customers would pay upwards of 10 per cent more for goods sold in CBDs if there were high-quality tree canopy, and would visit more often and stay longer in shopping districts with tree coverage.

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EuroShop 2023 – Retail Technology Stage and Connected Retail Stage: IT trends, innovations and hands-on tips

Retail Focus

At EuroShop 2023 from 26 February to 2 March in Düsseldorf, the Dimension Retail Technology will see leading international retail IT providers present their latest, tailor-made products and solutions while the Retail Technology Stage as well as the Connected Retail Stage will feature extensive lecture series on all five days. In brief talks, current practical examples will be presented as well as projects and trends revolving around IT.

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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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Presidio Park rebrand references classic US national park posters

Design Week

San Francisco-based creative agency MacKenzie has rebranded national park site Presidio, which includes a new logo inspired by vintage signs and WPA (Works Progress Administration) posters. The WPA scheme, which ran from 1935-43 employed 8.5 million people on state projects, many of which were communicated through posters. This included the promotion of national parks.

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Reform Design Lab has designed MOTIF – the chaise longue that is meant to break the status quo

Design Wanted

Once again, Reform Design Lab is breaking boundaries by merging art and technology and creating sustainable design pieces. This time, DesignWanted had an exclusive sneak peek […]. The post Reform Design Lab has designed MOTIF – the chaise longue that is meant to break the status quo appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Chemist Warehouse launches online health scanning service

Inside Retail

Chemist Warehouse has introduced a digital health and wellbeing scanner, which enables users to measure physiological indications using their smart phone cameras. The Chemist Warehouse health and wellbeing scanner, founded and developed by exercise physiologist Nicholas Harris, who is CEO and founder of HPE (Human Performance Engineering), allows camera sensors, including a smartphone camera, to remotely measure physiological signs using proprietary AI and generate predictive insight.

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Circular retail, the High Street revival and cost-conscious consumerism tops 2023 retail trends, new research from Sensormatic Solutions by Johnson Controls reveals

Retail Focus

Circular retail prompted by sustainably-minded shoppers, a revival in bricks-and-mortar demand and continued cost-conscious consumerism by price-sensitive shoppers were among the emerging retail trends for 2023, the latest research from Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , reveals. Circular retail goes mainstream.

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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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Woodland Trust rebrands to fight for new causes

Design Week

Creature London has rebranded Woodland Trust with an identity that seeks to show that the “forest-built” brand speaks to wider concerns and demographics, alongside creating its new climate-focused campaign Plant More Trees. Creature and its strategic consultancy White Crow were appointed after a competitive pitch mediated by Oystercatchers at the end of 2021.

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Actionline | Now is not the time to cut back on pensions

Talking Retail

Guidance from the Money & Pensions Service With the cost of doing business impacting independent retailers as much as the cost-of-living crisis is impacting consumers, some store owners may be tempted to cut back on their own pensions provision. But such a move would be a false economy, argues the government-backed Money & Pensions Service, This story continues at Actionline | Now is not the time to cut back on pensions.

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Artificial intelligence meets fashion: How AiDA is disrupting design

Inside Retail

In December, Hong Kong -based start-up Code-Create launched the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) platform for fashion design. . Called AiDa, which stands for Artificial Intelligence Design Assistant, the technology was unveiled at the Fashion x AI event in Hong Kong, where international brands and designers including Besfxxk, Injury, The World Is Your Oyster, Mountain Yam, Kay Kwok and Fengyi Tan debuted their inaugural AI-driven collections.

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How to Improve Business Processes with B2B eCommerce Software

Retail Focus

The wonderful thing about eCommerce is that it can run continuously without interruptions. That means you can have customers globally in different time zones visiting your website and making purchases. However, to do that, the system needs to be operable 24/7 throughout the entire year. The old-fashioned way of doing that was always to have staff available.

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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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How to Improve Your Store’s Security

Jahabow

Business owners know the importance of protecting their assets, equipment, property, employees, and customers. Loss prevention is essential for the economic health of your business, as well as your reputation. Even if your store is located in an area with low crime rates, keeping your store secure is critical. A refresh is helpful if you have security measures in place but haven’t updated them in some time. .

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The 8 Best Hotel Motel Hospitality Trade Shows in North America 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Welcome to the Hotel California. Just kidding. Welcome to the best list of hotel motel hospitality trade shows in North America. If you supply products and services to hotel owners, hoteliers, or property managers in the hospitality industry, this list is designed to help you find the right audience. The hospitality industry is all about delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

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Canadian plant-based restaurant chain Copper Branch heads Down Under

Inside Retail

Copper Branch, the Canadian restaurant chain, is to expand into Australia and New Zealand with the first restaurant planned for Melbourne. . The first Copper Branch in Australia will open late this month, offering a plant-based cuisine, with plans to expand across the country in the coming years. With a focus on sustainability, Copper Branch’s plant-based meals offer healthy, quickly-prepared, convenient meals inspired by cuisines around the world.

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How to Measure the ROI of Your Custom Displays

Creative Displays Now

When you have a display advertising campaign, it’s crucial to monitor the results. This involves evaluating the performance, impact and profit of your campaign. By assessing these factors, you can determine if you’re getting your desired return on investment (ROI). A customized retail display is always an excellent choice for promoting your service or product.

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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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Top Posts of 2022

Hunton Andrews Kurth

As we kick off a new year, the Hunton Andrews Kurth Retail team would like to provide you with a rundown of the top posts we shared throughout 2022. Please click the links below to review these highlights. We look forward to continuing to provide you with real-time, relevant content regarding legal and regulatory developments in the retail space. If you would like to receive email alerts when new posts are published to this blog, please enter your email address in the ‘Subscribe’ field.

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Five Powerful Booth Designs that Will Leave AUSA Attendees Thunderstruck

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

The Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Annual Meeting is full of opportunities for sales and business leaders seeking to showcase their latest technologies, collect feedback from the Army and nurture relationships with prospects. With the right booth design, AUSA offers a platform to engage the Defense Industry. Crafting a display that gives the right amount of technical information, captivates attention, and directs traffic, is an art and a science.

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How Roblox is helping The Athlete’s Foot win in a competitive kids’ market

Inside Retail

Gaming app Roblox is used by nearly 60 million people around the world every day, the vast majority of whom are under the age of 16. For brands, it presents a rare opportunity to speak directly to a consumer demographic that may not be holding the purse strings, but still accounts for a significant amount of spending. “It’s always a challenge to find something that’s engaging and meaningful to that age group of six to 12 year olds,” Ian Taunton, general manager of The Athlete’s Foot, told

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Drytac removable adhesive is the best medicine for converting customer

Drytac

Drytac coated a low-tack, water-based acrylic removable adhesive on a white BOPP film and supplied the material in self-wound format by adding a thin PET release on the face of the BOPP. The Challenge. Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, recently worked with one of its converter partners on a project to create a complex, multi-step medical device die cut.

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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.