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weaved bamboo installation by infinity mind extends within bookstore in shanghai

Design Boom

the project serves as an interaction space between readers and creators, fusing art and daily routine to create a comprehensive lifestyle space. The post weaved bamboo installation by infinity mind extends within bookstore in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Five Things To Remember When Renting Your First Business Location

RetailMinded

Opening a new business location, whether you’re a first-time business owner or the proud founder of a chain of independent retailers, is always something to celebrate. Running a business can be daunting, labour-intensive and challenging, no matter how experienced you might be. As a retailer, your priority should be your customers and offering the service of products that fulfil their needs.

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Decision time – A major investigation into the future of the workplace starts from Milan

Design Wanted

Office nostalgia or office aversion: what will be the prevailing mood after Covid? For millions of employers and employees worldwide decision time is getting closer. In what forms shall we physically go (or not go) back to work? Amid great uncertainties, all players in office-related businesses better get prepared, just in case everything does not magically go back to “old normal”.

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PIG Design creates Memphis-informed Ya Space! furniture showroom in Hangzhou

Dezeen

Chinese architecture Studio PIG Design has created a showroom for the Memphis Milano furniture brand in Hangzhou , China, with interiors designed to make customers "feel the atmosphere of Memphis". Named Ya Space!, the two-storey building was designed to be an exhibition space and furniture showroom for Memphis Milano , which owns the rights to pieces created by the Memphis Group.

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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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PAN- PROJECTS and haruki oku renovate tokyo building to create ‘playhouse’ retail space

Design Boom

the design team was challenged to envision a new spatial model for retail by reconsidering the function of physical stores. The post PAN- PROJECTS and haruki oku renovate tokyo building to create ‘playhouse’ retail space appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Bringing Your Existing Retail Store Online – Tips To Handle E-Commerce Like A Pro

RetailMinded

After the events of the past year, most businesses have started to question the safety of their operations. The retail industry, and most precisely independent retailers, was one of the most affected areas of business. Apart from essential shops, all retailers were asked to close their doors indefinitely, which led to significant financial losses for most of them. .

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The Pop-Up Experience

Retailing Insight

I. f COVID has taught us anything, it’s the value of the human connection. The importance of togetherness, community and engagement has, perhaps, never been stronger. Retailers and indeed, many other brands, understand the quintessential need for unique consumer experiences which foster a human bond. Pop-ups started based on this need – think Farmer’s Markets – but they’ve quickly evolved.

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louis vuitton reopens its ginza namiki store with design by jun aoki and peter marino

Design Boom

the building's curving and rippling exterior creates a three-dimensional effect that is enhanced by dichroic glass. The post louis vuitton reopens its ginza namiki store with design by jun aoki and peter marino appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Top Design Trends for Retail Cannabis Display

Show Best

Thanks to the rapid growth of the billion-dollar cannabis industry , a new class of well-designed, modern dispensaries are emerging to cater to the everyday cannabis consumer. . Want to keep up with the trends? Here are the top design trends that more dispensaries are embracing in their bid to continue attracting customers to their shops. Industrial Modern Trend .

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Design as an attitude to read the world with David Dolcini

Design Wanted

Born in Italy, in a family with a long craft tradition, David Dolcini founded his own firm in 2007. The studio combines product, industrial, interior design and art direction under a strict methodology plus a multidisciplinary analytical approach. A long familiar tradition in woodworking together with a “nomad” personality, addicted to art and exploration of the world around, were key catalysts for David Dolcini to enter the design field.

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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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Five cannabis dispensaries and shops with soothing interiors

Dezeen

As New York prepares to legalise recreational marijuana , we've rounded up five of the most enticing retail spaces created by interior designers for cannabis dispensaries and CBD shops in the USA and Canada. Standard Dose in New York, USA, by SR Projects and Tuna Architecture. With New York set to legalise the product soon , Standard Dose is well prepared to cater to the city's cannabis enthusiasts.

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nendo unveils two-façade design for docomo, japan’s largest mobile phone operator

Design Boom

the design for docomo by nendo replaces sections in the store with spaces focused on communication and experiences. The post nendo unveils two-façade design for docomo, japan’s largest mobile phone operator appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Mini-Shop of Cosmetic Contact Lenses of 36 sq.m

Home World Design

This is a small store of 36 square meters. In the limited area of the store, it is necessary to meet the functions of display, exhibition, warehousing and sales. Continue reading.

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Design Icon – Charles and Ray Eames

Design Wanted

According to Charles and Ray Eames, an architect and a painter, recognizing the consumer’s need is the primary condition for design. Looking back at the history of design, it looks like many landmark contributions at the heart of architecture and design’s most fundamental trends and methods came from creative duos : think about Florence & Hans Knoll, Anna Ferrieri & Giulio Castelli, Aline & Eero Saarinen… And Charles & Ray Eames, of course!

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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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Wine and Eggs is a colourful Los Angeles grocery with a European feel

Dezeen

Designer Adi Goodrich has created the interiors for Wine and Eggs, a neighbourhood grocery in Los Angeles ' Atwater Village, with custom-made furniture and details that nod to Parisian cafes and Italian tobacconists. Goodrich , who is one of the co-founders of LA-based creative studio Sing Sing , designed the store for owner Monica Navarro as a "monument to colour," working with a palette of saturated colours and natural materials.

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snøhetta expands moniker’s playful and colorful universe in oslo

Design Boom

snøhetta has designed a playful brand and interior concept for norwegian house of fashion brands, moniker. The post snøhetta expands moniker’s playful and colorful universe in oslo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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How to Make Your Mailer Boxes Stand Out

Bay Cities

Why be ordinary? If you’re using standard mailer boxes, your customers may be missing out on an important brand experience that will make them feel closer and more connected to your organization.

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Celebrating Interior Design Excellence: The SBID International Design Awards launches for 2021

Design Wanted

Firmly established as one of the most prestigious interior design awards in the global design calendar, the 2021 edition of the SBID International Design Awards is now open for entries from a broad range of categories. London, 18 March 2021. Set to celebrate another year of global design excellence across the interior design industry , the Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID) has officially opened its 12 th edition of the SBID International Design Awards for 2021.

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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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Mindful Design Consulting Creates Visually Stimulating Office Design for Wealth Management Firm

Mindful Design

Office design: Mindful Design Consulting Lighting: Tazz Lighting We have recently completed the WestPac Wealth Partners office design for the company’s new San Diego location. This was a major project, consisting of multiple conference rooms, office and executive office, cubicle areas, theatre, break room, lobby and restrooms. While we brought all these areas together under […].

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How Smart Lockers Meet the Demands of a Post-Pandemic World: Parcel Management Keys to Success in 2021

Parcel Pending

With just 1.5% of Canadians vaccinated and the virus still posing a serious threat, many behavioral changes made at the height of the pandemic are here to stay for the immediate future. One of the most significant is online shopping. Online Sales Lead to Package Management Issues. Canada Post reports that e-commerce shopping sales grew by 54% in 2020 to $62.9 billion and will reach almost $80 billion by 2023.

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Five Tips to Rebrand Your Business

Retailing Insight

When Lindsay Sims, founder of Maison Soleil, a fashion boutique based in Washington, DC, began the process of getting her LLC set up January 2020, she realized it would be the perfect opportunity to rebrand her business name from JolieSoleil Boutique to Maison Soleil. She wanted a business name that was easier to pronounce and recognize. “Maison is used so often in the business world and so it was easier than saying JolieSoleil Boutique (a mouthful),” says Sims.

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Is Art Nouveau making a comeback? Here’s a design guide, just in case…

Design Wanted

An iconic movement that combined luxurious lines and organic forms at the turn of the 20th Century. Here’s our guide to the flourishing trend that’s flourishing again. Based on your reaction to a few posts we have shared recently, we noticed a great interest in Art Nouveau : from the 1 million people that follow us on Instagram and Facebook, over 145’000 liked the pics of a striking facade in Brussels, Belgium, built by Ernest Delune in an Art Nouveau style for a Viennese stained glass cra

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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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A Closer Look at the Saskatoon Blades’ Multi-Channel Retail Initiatives

Retail Times

At Vend, we’re proud to be the POS system of choice for some of the world’s leading sports teams. A great example is the Saskatoon Blades , a major junior ice hockey team that’s currently playing in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. . The team has a multi-channel retail presence, and they sell both in-store and online. They also have pop-up shops on game days.

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California Passes New COVID-19 Sick Leave Requirements for 2021

Hunton Andrews Kurth

As California continues to advance its reopening efforts, the state’s retailers are grappling with rapid changes to the law surrounding their operations and the management of their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that has seen frequent change is the sick leave landscape in California. While the last statewide California sick leave law (applying to businesses with 500+ employees) expired on December 31, 2020, the state has now created a new sick leave entitlement that will crea

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Interview with Alexandra Wenman

Retailing Insight

M eet Alexandra Wenman, a gifted angel communicator, spiritual alchemist, channel, healer, poet, and presenter. She is the former editor of Prediction Magazine , the founder of Precious Wisdom Alchemy and the creator of The Alexandra Wenman Show on YouTube. Her ability to see, feel, hear, and experience beyond our physical reality and experience other realms and dimensions of existence is extraordinary as are her unique skills to communicate with angels, ascended masters, spirit guides, a

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Drytac bolsters its adhesive science team with new promotion and appointment.

Drytac

Phil Webster promoted to Head of Industrial Sales EMEA; Stephen Ridyard appointed as Technical Manager. Drytac has further bolstered its EMEA team with the promotion of Phil Webster to the role of Head of Industrial Sales (EMEA), and the appointment of Stephen Ridyard as Technical Manager, UK. Both men are based out of Drytac’s UK offices in Bristol.

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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 Customer Experience Over the Phone

Snap Retail

How long should you keep your customers waiting on the phone? If you are an astute business owner, the answer should be for as short a time as possible. The longer they stay on the phone, the more fidgety and irritable your customers will grow. Here are some tips on how to improve customer experience to avoid this unpleasant experience. Don’t Keep Them Waiting on the Phone.

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Top 10 Reclaimed and Sustainable Wood Myths, BUSTED

Elmwood Timber

What does the future of building, architecture and design look like? Experts say there is a high probability of growth in the use of reclaimed and sustainable wood. But with surging popularity comes a surge of disinformation. Reclaimed wood myths and sustainable wood myths are both out there, and we are here to debunk all the misconceptions for you.

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Starting a Wholesale Business: Confessions from a Wholesaler

Retailing Insight

O ne thing the pandemic was good for was giving people time to explore their passion as a business venture. Between having the time, the supplies, and the ease of marketing on social media, there is a new crop of crafters turned professional. I applaud all of you for being crafty, not only in your art, but also in your ability to turn a crisis into an opportunity.

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The Bedford Estates - 22 Bedford Square

Edge

Edge creates a contemporary, flexible and healthy workplace in a listed Grade 1 building at 22 Bedford Square, London Working together with The Bedford Estates, Edge has transformed 22 Bedford Square, a Grade 1 Georgian townhouse and an adjoining modern four storey coach house, into a high quality mix of period and modern office space. With the completion of the project, there is now 12,600 sq feet of flexible, agile workspace with an emphasis on natural light, access to outside space and interi

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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.