Retail Design Institute

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Citi, New York City | 51st International Design Competition Winner. Design: Gensler, New York. Photography: Richard Cadan, Fairfield, Conn. Citibank turned to Gensler to help design a flagship branch on the ground floor of its global headquarters in New York City. The team created a 7,000-sq-ft. space that can physically transform to support activities — ranging from the most public to the most private.

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Design Boom

OCTOBER 28, 2022

the shopping center by OMA is undergoing a sweeping makeover that sees it as a new landmark for the area. The post construction begins on OMA’s transparent ‘harajuku quest’ mall in tokyo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Season’s Feastings invites customers to celebrate the power of food to bring us together this festive season. Launching across Selfridges’ four stores and on selfridges.com , Selfridges will offer customers serving suggestions for setting up, dressing up, gift giving and merrymaking, as we look forward to coming together with friends and family to enjoy cherished Christmas rituals.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s hard to imagine a retailer that isn’t reviewing its data security following the recent spree of cyberattacks on businesses in the Asia Pacific region, from Woolworths’ online marketplace MyDeal in Australia, to the online marketplace Carousell in Singapore. Many cybersecurity experts say these attacks could have been avoided if the businesses had been more vigilant, but they also caution that simply increasing data security measures isn’t enough to protect a company against cyberattacks in

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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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Design Week

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Norwegian graphic designer and illustrator Daniel Brokstad has created a new dyslexia-friendly typeface called Inconstant Regular, which aims to “strike a balance between dyslexia legibility and designer usability” The typeface has launched today as part of Innocean Berlin and Dyslexia Scotland’s There’s Nothing Comic About Dyslexia campaign.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on October 20 seeking public comment on a potential regulation aimed at curbing deceptive consumer reviews and endorsements. In its announcement , the FTC highlighted the prevalence of false and misleading reviews online and the harms they cause consumers and competitors.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2022

As households across the country face increasing cost pressures, inflation and economic uncertainty, peak retail bodies and businesses have welcomed the Labor government’s first budget. The budget focuses on social reforms such as greater access to childcare, paid parental leave, an increase in migration uptake and paid family and domestic violence leave coupled with increasing investments in the manufacturing sector and growing the skilled workforce.

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 28, 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year, the annual campaign focuses on the accessibility of screenings for every woman: in honor of the special […]. The post 7 boob-related designs for Breast Cancer Awareness Month appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On October 18, 2022, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) announced that EyeMed Vision Care LLC (“EyeMed”) agreed to a $4.5 million settlement for violations of the Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) that contributed to the exposure of hundreds of thousands of consumers’ health data in connection with a cybersecurity event in 2020.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2022

IKEA has announced its expansion plan for the North West, starting with three new Plan & Order Points and an expanded service offering. The initiative comes as part of the retailer’s ongoing transformation to make it easier and more accessible to shop with IKEA. . The North West is a key region for IKEA. The first IKEA store in the UK opened in Warrington 30 years ago and was later followed by a store in Ashton-under-Lyne.

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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 Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Super Retail Group sales growth set a “positive start” to the financial year as all retail brands maintained strong trading momentum. The company’s like-for-like sales grew 20 per cent compared to the previous period while online sales represented 10 per cent of year-to-date sales. Camping and outdoor specialist Macpac was the best performing of the group’s chains, with sales up by 76 per cent driven by wet weather in Australia – although its New Zealand subsidiary struggled due to a lack

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Often named one of the pioneers of global industrial design, Achille Castiglioni could penetrate the very essence of objects, see their potentialities and turn them into […]. The post A closer look at the 10 best Achille Castiglioni designs appeared first on DesignWanted.

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All Work

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post-pandemic office environment is continuing to change, as businesses transition to new ways of working and seek to engage their workforce. Among the biggest changes are a renewed focus on innovation and group problem solving, and the need for office spaces that support these styles of collaborative work. Brendan Farrell and Ruba Younan of AO reflect on the new changes and trends they are seeing in post-pandemic office design, including spaces that have their own personality.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2022

LK Bennett continues to expand its growing store portfolio, with a brand-new Gunwharf Quays outlet that opened Thursday 20 th October. The Gunwharf Quays store will showcase the very best products, from new-in Autumn/Winter 22 styles, to pieces to treasure from SS22 and AW21, in signature prints designed in-house on exquisite fabrics to much- loved shoes and accessories hand-crafted in Italy and Spain.

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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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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2022

It’s going to be happy hauntings for retailers, as one in four Australians plan to celebrate Halloween this year. The Australian Retailers Association is expecting $430 million to be raked in over the period, with an average spend of $86 per person. The Party People’s chief executive Dean Salakas said that sales are typically strong when Halloween falls on a Saturday.

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Dezeen

OCTOBER 24, 2022

New York design studio Snarkitecture has designed a flagship store for the streetwear clothing brand Billionaire Boys Club, created by American musician Pharrell Williams and Japanese graphic designer Nigo. Located in a former warehouse on a corner in Miami 's Wynwood neighbourhood, the store is a flagship for Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) , which was founded in 2003 and includes sub-brands Icecream, Bee Line and Billionaire Girls Club.

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Design Week

OCTOBER 28, 2022

I recently met my newly retired parents for lunchand was handed my Dad’s phone to help him with a technical problem, as working in digital design means I am de facto IT support in the family. This time it was to help buy something on a well-known e-com site. To my horror I looked at the page and everything was broken, text overlapped images, buttons were busting out of bounding boxes.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The Ardent Companies UK (“Ardent UK”), the acquisitive subsidiary of US-based real estate investment and asset management firm The Ardent Companies, has completed its acquisition of the retail element of The Royal Exchange in the City of London from Oxford Properties. The Royal Exchange, located opposite the Bank of England between Threadneedle Street and Cornhill, is the City’s leading luxury retail destination.

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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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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Adidas finally gave Ye the boot over a series of antisemitic remarks made by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. But the move has left many retail experts wondering why it took the German retail giant more than two weeks to speak out. “They should have done it quicker,” Simon Porter, head of retail at media agency Hatched, told Inside Retail. “It’s extraordinary they let it escalate so much.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The Global Pet Expo in Orlando, FL, is one of the world’s largest and most significant pet exhibitions. Exhibitors at the show can expect around 6,000 qualified buyers from 80 countries and dynamic, relevant educational sessions. There’s no better place to get your products seen by consumers, distributors and other professionals. If you plan to exhibit at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando for GPE 2023 and want to win Best in Show, consider the following five tips to catch the

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Drytac

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Authored by Glen Fitzgerald , Technical Sales Manager, at Drytac; and Daniel Farias, Technical Engineer, at Drytac. Wide format is regarded as one of the most exciting areas of the print industry, with one of the main reasons for this being that every day is varied. Each customer you deal with will want something different; every project will have unique specifications; and, to some extent, every surface has distinctive properties that will affect how a graphic film can adhere.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Christmas isn’t Christmas without receiving a card or gift from Cards For Good Causes! This Christmas, Cards For Good Causes are delighted to announce that they’ll be opening up even more shops around the country for your festive needs this year! Cards For Good Causes are opening 100 pop-up shops around the UK, 20 more than last year, starting this October.

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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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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Apple said on Tuesday it would make fresh investments to set up solar and wind projects in Europe and called on its suppliers to decarbonise operations related to the production of iPhones and other products. The company in 2020 had pledged to remove carbon emissions from its entire business, including products and its sprawling supply chain – which spans from Vietnam to Brazil – by 2030.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 27, 2022

With the advent of technology, business owners are now aligning their companies towards changing trends. This strategy can help them improve efficiency, provide the utmost customer experience, and stay competitive. For example, retail businesses now integrate omnichannel strategies like M-commerce or mobile commerce to enable mobile shopping. Many consumers now rely on mobile devices to research products and services, make an order, and complete transactions.

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Dezeen

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Chinese studio Dongqi Design has turned a disused factory in Shanghai into a multi-brand fashion and lifestyle store , adding glossy marble and metal surfaces to offset its exposed concrete shell. Set across three floors, the XC273 retail space houses designer showrooms and pop-ups alongside a small cafe, as well as providing spaces for temporary exhibitions and events.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2022

On the back of the latest Springboard data which revealed a nationwide drop in shopper footfall on high streets, shopping centres and retail parks, a Northern Irish outlet is bucking this UK and Ireland-wide trend reporting that shoppers continued to visit The Boulevard in large numbers resulting in an 11% increase in sales growth on 2021. The Boulevard, Northern Ireland’s only designer outlet, has enjoyed continuous growth as it evolves its tenant portfolio and enhances its on-site experiences,

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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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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cash Converters International is set to acquire the Cash Converters New Zealand master franchisor for $15.5 million. The personal finance company and secondhand retailer commenced operations in New Zealand in 1993 and operates 22 stores of which 11 are franchised and 11 are owned and operated by the master franchisor. In 2014, the company acquired a 25 per cent equity interest in its New Zealand subsidiary and has now entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 75 per cent interest.

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Robinson Meyer

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Earlier this month, two young people visiting room 43 of the National Gallery in London shed overcoats to reveal T-shirts printed with the name of their activist group, JUST STOP OIL. Then they poured tomato soup across one of Vincent Van Gogh’s sunflower paintings, turned around, and glued their hands to the wall. “What is worth more: art or life?” one of the activists asked.

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Theatro

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Link to the Article. The post 11 Tips To Create A More Personalized Marketing Campaign For Your Target Audience appeared first on Theatro.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Established in 1981, Vanilla started as a predominantly online female fashion retailer with showrooms in East London and Manchester. Having built up a strong reputation through e-commerce and concessions, the brand wanted to continue to deliver trend-led, yet affordable options for females of all ages, by taking the next step into physical retail. The Bluewater flagship was the company’s first foray into bricks and mortar retail.

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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.

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