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“Who are designers here to serve?”

Design Week

I often wonder if our various road charging schemes in the UK are designed to help our road users, or exploit them. I live near a couple of tolled bridge crossings over the River Mersey. The system isn’t like the M6 toll road, where you drive through toll booths, but more like the Dartford Crossing, […] Source What to read next: What does the Autumn Statement 2023 mean for design?

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Smart Lockers: The Distributor’s Edge in a Digital-First Economy

Parcel Pending

The State of the Distributor Industry: The Need to Digitize The winds of change are sweeping through the industrial distribution industry. The traditional model — where manufacturers rely on distributors as vital intermediaries to reach customers — has anchored commerce for generations. Yet this bedrock is shifting. Armed with digital platforms and direct-to-consumer channels, manufacturers can now increasingly bypass distributors to forge their own paths to market.

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Behind the demise of Harrolds: A cautionary tale or singular case?

Inside Retail

Despite the owners “pouring everything into the business”, Melbourne luxury retailer Harrolds entered liquidation last month after failing to overcome a slew of unfavourable conditions and setbacks. The downfall of the almost 40-year-old business raises the question of whether this is a sign of things to come as retailers struggle to compete with the increasing e-commerce capabilities and convenience of retail goliaths on the global market, or whether it is a case of Harrolds facing a ‘perfect s

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London-based cult jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu lighting the way

Retail Focus

Astrid & Miyu, founded in 2012, is a London-based cult jewellery brand that has been revolutionising the industry and leading the way in experiential retail. Known for their unique and stylish pieces, Astrid & Miyu has cultivated a dedicated following and established itself as a trendsetter in the jewellery market. Shoplight , a company renowned for its innovative lighting solutions, has built a strong relationship with Astrid & Miyu, illuminating over ten of their permanent and pop-

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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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Focus Five: Lighting

Retail Works Inc

Five tips on the fifth of each month: What five things can you do in one month to make a difference on your selling floor? Lighting is THE most important design element in any retail environment. Walk around your store and audit all your lighting. Most stores should have three levels of artificial lighting: ambient (general lighting), accent (track lighting) and decorative (fun pendants, floor lamps, etc).

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el departamento installs massive wooden bookshelf for nude project’s new store in barcelona

Design Boom

a visual dialogue between architecture and fashion shapes nude library’s flagship store by el departamento. The post el departamento installs massive wooden bookshelf for nude project’s new store in barcelona appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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THE Boulevard shines with two new tenants in Golden Quarter

Retail Focus

Two major new brands are setting up shop at Northern Ireland’s premier outlet destination, The Boulevard , following the schemes record breaking sales. Becoming known for many retail ‘firsts’ in Northern Ireland such as kate spade ny, Adidas, Levi’s and Under Armour, The Boulevard is set to be home for the first Castore store in Northern Ireland and the first Police on the island of Ireland taking 1,054sq ft and 1,136sq ft units respectively.

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Haikou GAOXINGLI Insun Cinema by One Plus Partnership

Retail Design Blog

Haikou is an island in China, it’s situated on the north coast of Hainan Island, and the South China Sea.

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Ariostea’s “The Arena” is a showcase of ceramic texture and form

Design Wanted

The Arena may seem like a bold name for a showroom, but stepping into the space instantly justifies its grandeur. […] The post Ariostea’s “The Arena” is a showcase of ceramic texture and form appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Why consumers’ financial stress is fuelling a record-breaking Black Friday

Inside Retail

Holiday shopping is no longer fast approaching, it’s already here. According to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), 53 per cent of Australians finalise their holiday shopping lists by October and 58 per cent of Australians do most of their holiday shopping by the end of November. Part of this early kick-off is down to Australia’s adoption of Black Friday, an American retail tradition following Thanksgiving, which has now extended into Cyber Monday and Click Frenzy sales.

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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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Salomon opens two stores in the heart of London

Retail Focus

Salomon, the modern mountain sports lifestyle brand, is proud to announce the opening of two new brand stores in the heart of London. Located in the biggest shopping destinations of the English capital, the Covent Garden store, which is part of The Yards, has opened, and the Soho store will open on November 14 th. The Yards, Covent Garden brand store, located at 125 Long Acre, St Martin’s Courtyard, London WC2E 9AA, is the first Salomon flagship store in the United-Kingdom and measures 3,628 sq

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Yohji Yamamoto store by OSO

Retail Design Blog

Japanese fashion brand Yohji Yamamoto‘s store at K11 Musea in Hong Kong first opened five years ago. Just a few.

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Laura Ashley expands accessories range to jewellery

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Laura Ashley, one of the world’s best-loved home and lifestyle brands has expanded its accessories range to jewellery. The new 60-piece collection features a diverse range of jewellery, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each piece exuding a unique charm and elegance all inspired by Laura Ashleys heritage designs.

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Myer’s strategic moves suggest the future of retail is consolidation and loyalty

Inside Retail

Myer’s acquisition of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands appears to be the next step in Olivia Wirth’s plan for the department store’s loyalty program, Myer One. “This is an opportunity to continue to grow it in a way that is a step change,” Wirth said about the impact of the acquisition on Myer One, which has 10.6 million members, at an investor briefing after the deal was announced.

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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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Boots unleash their magic of beauty festive campaign

Retail Focus

Boots has released its 2024 festive marketing campaign, “The Christmas Makeover ”, unleashing the magic of beauty with actor and Bridgeton star, Adjoa Andoh as Mrs. Claus in a wonderland of Boots beauty. The film follows Adjoa as she leads her trusty squad of beauty elves in her Christmas “Werkshop”, reminding viewers that Boots has a present for every kind of beauty enthusiast.

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Lindt Premium Collection by Derek&Eric

Retail Design Blog

Lindt Premium Collection – The Art of Chocolate Lindt masters the art of crafting indulgent chocolate, elevating technical skill to.

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Sainsbury’s to sell award-winning salad range from vertical farm GrowUp

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Unbeleafable, the award-winning salad range from the UK’s pioneering vertical farm GrowUp, has launched in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK. Sainsbury’s is now stocking two of the ready-to-eat, UK-grown bagged salads from the Unbeleafable range: the Mild Mixed Baby Leaves and Rocket and Baby Leaves.

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Cup Day rate hold ‘a missed opportunity’ says ARA CEO

Inside Retail

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held the interest rates at 4.35 per cent, a move retailers said is a “missed opportunity” to boost sales for the holiday season. “Many retailers have been investing heavily in Christmas and the holiday season, including additional staff, new product lines and festive store fit-outs,” said Paul Zahra, CEO of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “With CPI at its lowest rate in more than three years, it’s time for the RB

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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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Retail Visual Merchandising & Display Awards Celebrate 30 Years

Retail Focus

The Visual Merchandising and Display Awards are now open for entries, marking their 30th anniversary in 2025. This prestigious event offers free entry and allows participants to submit an unlimited number of projects, with the deadline set for 22nd December 2024. The awards celebrate excellence in retail visual merchandising and display, with popular categories such as Best Window Display, Sustainable/Eco Friendly Scheme, Best Use of Mannequins, Best In-Store Branding/Theme, and Best Christmas W

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Singapore Symphony Group Offices by adm Design & Build

Retail Design Blog

The Singapore Symphony Group’s office design by adm Design & Build draws inspiration from the orchestra’s music, featuring soft curves,

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Big name brands flock to The Lexicon, Bracknell

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! The Lexicon, owned in a joint venture between Schroders Capital and Legal & General Capital, has announced around 30,000sq ft of new retail lettings with Dunelm, Levi’s and Tesco Express all set to arrive at the Bracknell retail destination.

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ACCC to live stream supermarkets enquiry

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will live stream its upcoming public hearings for the supermarkets enquiry, scheduled from November 7 to 22. In January, the inquiry was initiated in response to a directive from the Australian Government due to concerns about supermarket pricing practices, including the potential use of false or misleading “was/now” pricing and “special” promotions.

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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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Discover a world of limitless creativity with easy dot® PET silver L-UV!

Retail Focus

Dorotape are delighted to announce the launch of a new addition to the easy dot ® range of digital printable media. easy dot ® PET silver L-UV is a PVC-free film with a highly polished silver chrome metallised finish that adds a touch of elegance and luxury to window displays, in-store advertising and sales promotions. With a thickness of 100 µm and a trusted dot-shaped adhesive, it not only offers easy handling, effortless bubble free application and residue free removal from a wide range o

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The White Company Office x Millennium Contracts

Retail Design Blog

Commissioned by Household, Millennium Contracts had the opportunity to transform The White Company’s 32,000 sq ft office based in Shepherd’s.

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Mindful Design Consulting Revitalizes iVape Store Interior Branding

Mindful Design

When iVape, a vaping supply store, decided it was time for a change, they turned to us to breathe new life into their space. Responding to their need for a fresh look that would resonate with their vibrant clientele, we revitalized the store with a modern, colorful redesign. The new look and updated store interior […] The post Mindful Design Consulting Revitalizes iVape Store Interior Branding appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Maternity brand Bumpsuit  launches six-month popup 

Inside Retail

Maternity brand Bumpsuit will launch its first physical location – a six-month extended pop-up store – on November 15. The store, located at Austin’s Domain Northside, is designed by Will Fox of Fox & Fox and will feature collections such as intimates and shapewear, loungewear, healing compression wear for recovery, occasion wear for events and baby showers.

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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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HARIBO to bring childlike happiness to Bluewater with its 11th UK retail store

Retail Focus

Bluewater Shopping Centre is about to become even sweeter as HARIBO UK announces its 11th UK retail store opening. The news comes after the success of last year’s Hide N Seekers event, which saw HARIBO bringing the UK’s largest ball pit, fully stocked with delicious prizes and treats, to the UK’s fifth largest shopping centre. The new store, which is expected to open early 2025, will allow fans to indulge in moments of fun and happiness all year round.

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RE5.5 by Lana Burlachuk

Retail Design Blog

Company RE5.5 is a company with a focus solely on the delicate art of eye care, that stood out as.

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The pressure and privilege of designing for fandoms

Design Week

If you want to know about the challenges of designing for fans, ask Everton football club. In 2013, the club unveiled a “modern and dynamic new crest” which controversially ditched the previous badge’s laurel leaves and Latin motto. The backlash was immediate and intense.

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Scentre Group’s rent collections, visitors up in first nine months

Inside Retail

Westfield operator Scentre Group booked higher rent collections and witnessed more visitors during the nine months to September 30. Gross rent collections grew by $78 million to $2.07 billion while total business partner sales increased 2.3 per cent to $20.2 billion. Annual sales reached a record $28.8 billion as of September 30 and visitors increased by 2.1 per cent to 429 million.

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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.