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Stoneskin: a new material engineered to rethink the use of natural stone

Design Wanted

Stonearts, the company behind Stoneskin, is an Austrian company that has developed a manufacturing process based on artisanal craftsmanship to transform real, millenary old stones into […] The post Stoneskin: a new material engineered to rethink the use of natural stone appeared first on DesignWanted.

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LMTLS clads korean beauty store with rocky texture echoing madagascar’s pristine nature

Design Boom

the design combines elements like rocks, pebbles, and sand to create an urban oasis, offering visitors a unique escape from the city bustle. The post LMTLS clads korean beauty store with rocky texture echoing madagascar’s pristine nature appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Michael Hill ordered by NSW Supreme Court to pay $2.6 million in damages

Inside Retail

Jewellery retailer Michael Hill has been ordered to pay $2.259 million in damages, following a dispute over packaging supply with paper bag supplier Gispac. Costs and interest have also been awarded. The companies signed two separate agreements for Australia and New Zealand on May 5, 2014, under which Gispac would supply small and large paper bags to Michael Hill for the two markets.

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3 Benefits to Using Precast Concrete Retaining Walls in Construction

Retail Focus

The construction industry is always looking for new ways to improve techniques and processes. By reducing the time it takes to finish jobs and the costs involved, firms can complete projects faster and with a greater degree of efficiency. The use of precast concrete for retaining walls is becoming increasingly popular. Let’s take a look at why this is.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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NRF 2024: Key Takeaways From Retail Thought Leaders

RetailMinded

Retail and 2024 are both in full swing, and both the year and commerce kicked off at the National Retail Federation in New York City in early January. This is always a vibrant, engaging and important whirlwind for me… and an experience I look forward to every year. After all, as a self-described retail geek, I get giddy when it comes to exploring the latest retail technology, exploring flagship stores that keep up with collective retail trends and discovering new resources that help fuel t

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UNstudio wraps huawei shanghai flagship with biophilic ‘flower petal’ facade

Design Boom

the project is recognized by its biophilic flower petal facade which creates a blossoming new landmark in shanghai. The post UNstudio wraps huawei shanghai flagship with biophilic ‘flower petal’ facade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Independent lifestyle brand, Fig & Fox, opens permanent Festival Place location following successful Pop-Up

Retail Focus

Sovereign Centros has announced that local homeware and gifts retailer, Fig & Fox, has opened at Festival Place , one of the UK’s top 25 retail and leisure destinations. The launch of the Hampshire-based brand follows a successful pop-up at the end of 2023, also emphasising the destination’s commitment to supporting local brands and responding to consumer demand for a diverse range of premium retail options.

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UNStudio unveils Huawei flagship store in Shanghai with "petal-like" facade

Dezeen

Dutch firm UNStudio has revealed a two-storey flagship store for Chinese technology company Huawei in Shanghai with a facade clad in ivory-coloured petal-like forms. Drawing from Huawei's global operating system, named Harmony, UNStudio 's design aimed to generate biophilic associations between the brand and its technology by integrating organic geometric shapes throughout the scheme.

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bottega veneta’s galleria vittorio emanuele II store evokes a modernist spaceship

Design Boom

centered on geometric grids, the new milanese store combines three essential elements: glass, italian walnut wood, and green verde saint denis marble. The post bottega veneta’s galleria vittorio emanuele II store evokes a modernist spaceship appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Hairydog and Barrel & Batch launch curated online liquor store

Inside Retail

Online liquor retailer Hairydog has relaunched as Barrel & Batch following the merger of the two entities. “We recognised a gap in the market for an online destination that has a single-minded focus on premium alcohol,” said Ryan Agar, head of e-commerce at Hairydog Group. The group includes the soon-to-be Barrel & Batch and Boozebud. “Plus, we’ve long felt at Hairydog that our product collection – and our customer base – is a little more sophisticated than the na

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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Redesigned Trolleys, Mounts, Custom dvLED, Kiosk and EV Charging Solutions – see all on the Peerless-AV® Booth ISE 2024

Retail Focus

AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV ® will be showcasing a host of new in stock and coming soon products on a bigger and new booth location in Hall 3 (#R300) at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 , 30January – 2 February, Grand Fira, Barcelona. Peerless-AV® Red Carpet dvLED A showstopper on the booth will be an impressive, custom curved and overhanging dvLED video wall structure using a SEAMLESS Bespoke Series dvLED precision infrastructure Mounting System.

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15 women designers who have shaped the essence of products and spaces

Design Wanted

Within the design industry, women designers have played a significant, yet often underappreciated, role in shaping the essence of products, spaces, and experiences. Whether it’s fashion, […] The post 15 women designers who have shaped the essence of products and spaces appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Squirrel Offices by Unispace

Retail Design Blog

Unispace completed the Squirrel offices with a thoughtful incorporation of their brand identity in Auckland, New Zealand. Breathing new life.

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Godfreys collapses into administration, to shut stores and cull staff

Inside Retail

Trans-Tasman vacuum retailer Godfreys has collapsed into administration and is expected to shut down 54 stores as well as cull 193 jobs. The 93-year-old company has appointed Craig Crosbie, Robert Ditrich and Daniel Walley from PwC Australia as voluntary administrators. “Sadly, like many retailers, we have been heavily impacted by consumer confidence and spending due to the economic era of high inflation, rising interest rates, and intense cost-of-living pressures,” said Jane Allen, daughter of

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

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.

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The VM & Display Show 2024, a crucial event for any industry focused on elevating their physical space

Retail Focus

Scheduled for April 16th-17th, 2024 at London’s Business Design Centre, the Visual Merchandising and Display Show is not just an event; it’s a pivotal gathering for any industry aiming to enhance its physical spaces. This free-entry event extends its reach far beyond the retail world, offering invaluable resources, insights, and networking opportunities for sectors including hospitality, leisure, and more.

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Design for Vulnerability (D4V): Adaptability, Artifacts, and Apprehension

Design Wanted

During this winter break, I was honored to collaborate with the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) Social Design Hub on the initiation of this […] The post Design for Vulnerability (D4V): Adaptability, Artifacts, and Apprehension appeared first on DesignWanted.

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The UAE will host the inaugural French Lifestyle Exhibition in Dubai

Design Middleeast

Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French Economy will inaugurate its very first French Lifestyle Exhibition in Dubai, from a unique venue located at the heart of Jumeirah, under the patronage of the French Ambassador to the UAE, Nicolas Niemtchinow alongside the Consul General of France to Dubai & Northern Emirates, Nathalie Kennedy.

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Boost Juice founder launches business academy

Inside Retail

Boost Juice founder Janine Allis has partnered with a personal branding expert, Matt Purcell, to launch The Business Academy. The academy will deliver a four-day course of practical business education and guidance, based on the experience of growing a global brand. Allis said “Today, I can look outward and say business is simple, but we overcomplicate it and focus on all the wrong things.

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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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Frasers Group takes former John Lewis space at Queensgate in Peterborough

Retail Focus

Queensgate has announced that Frasers Group plc is set to open several dynamic stores in Queensgate, Invesco’s 835,000 sq ft shopping centre, located in the heart of the city. Frasers Group will open the doors to a Frasers and Sports Direct, occupying the former John Lewis space. These stores will create compelling retail destinations in Queensgate Shopping Centre , together totalling 92,500 sq. ft.

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Riva Vista Riverfront Resort by IDIN Architects

Retail Design Blog

“Riva Vista Riverfront Resort” is a 61 keys hotel situated next to Kok River in the heart of Chiang Rai.

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Yatofu fosters "relaxed holiday atmosphere" in Jianze showroom

Dezeen

Design studio Yatofu has completed a furniture showroom in Hangzhou , China, featuring a playful pastel colour palette and a display area housed on a steel- mesh platform. The 80-square-metre retail space belongs to Chinese design brand Jianze and forms part of an emerging cultural district in the city's Liangzhe New Town. Jianze's facade features a floor-to-ceiling opening with retractable glazed doors Yatofu set out to create a "relaxed holiday atmosphere" inside the showroom, which was influe

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AI, e-commerce fuel bumper quarter for Amazon

Inside Retail

Amazon.com beat fourth-quarter revenue expectations on Thursday as new generative AI features in its cloud and e-commerce businesses spurred robust growth during the critical holiday period. Investors cheered the results, sending Amazon shares up as much as 8% in trading after the market close. Amazon’s roster of high-spending business customers have provided it stable growth in an uncertain economy, but its position as the world’s biggest cloud provider is being challenged by rival

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Is Your Brand AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is reshaping retail, but achieving true AI success isn’t simple. Many brands face hurdles—underdeveloped data strategies, limited AI-ready infrastructure, or lack of seamless integration across systems. As you explore how AI can boost efficiency and transform customer experiences, understanding your business’s readiness is key. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model offers a clear starting point.

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How Retail Businesses Can Excel With Customer Services

Retail Focus

Surviving and thriving in today’s competitive retail market requires more than offering quality products at best prices. It is more about providing top-notch customer services to give them a reason to choose your brand over the others and recommend it as well. Exceptional customer service goes beyond driving sales. It also fosters loyalty and builds a brand’s reputation.

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Dirty Cookie by THE CULT, Cairo – Egypt

Retail Design Blog

Dirty Cookie is a commercial spatial experience designed by The Cult, an Experiential Design studio based in Cairo, Egypt, that.

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Harnessing Design to boost tourism – A closer look at Design Weekend

Design Wanted

What exactly is Design Weekend? To put it simply, it is a concept that recognizes, advocates for, and advances the enrichment of the connection between the […] The post Harnessing Design to boost tourism – A closer look at Design Weekend appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Tigerlily CEO talks turnaround and the next stage of sale process

Inside Retail

Amid increased interest in Australian brands and the beach apparel category, Australian women’s fashion brand Tigerlily is considered as good as sold by its current owners, private equity company Crescent Capital, which is seeking to capitalise on the current market. This comes after Australian swimwear brand Seafolly was sold in mid-2023 for about $70 million to a mystery HK-registered entity, Bondi Brands Group, that was only incorporated in June 2023.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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How to Understand Your Customers: Awareness, Analytics and Assessments

Retail Focus

One of the main drivers of success is an acute understanding of what people want. Put simply, knowledge is power when it comes to sales. Give people what they want at a price they like, and you’ll make money. That, of course, is easier said than done. Data on things such as consumer trends and internet searches are abundant these days, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always get it right in terms of selling things people want to buy.

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NIKE Shinsaibashi store

Retail Design Blog

Although already having a sizeable store in downtown Osaka, sportswear giant NIKE sees room for growth and has expanded its.

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Digitalisation Is The Key To Success

Design Middleeast

Andy Boutle, Head of Digital Construction at ALEC talks about digitalisation, fantastic software and tools, and ALEC’s drive towards data standardisation Every construction firm today would agree that digitalisation is key, but has this recognition translated to an on-ground reality? How would you assess the regional construction industry in this regard?

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Canberra cafe deploys Amazon’s Just Walk Out tech in Southern Hemisphere first

Inside Retail

Cafe Yala Plus Student Association in Canberra has deployed Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology to speed up and improve the retail experience. Service company Cognizant established Amazon’s Just Walk Out (JWO) to assist organisations in deploying and delivering technology solutions designed to improve customer experiences and support rapid expansion while avoiding the risk of technological misalignment.

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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.