Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Australian retailers generally fared well over the last 18 months during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite temporary store closures as part of government-imposed lockdowns, although headwinds may be on the horizon. Inflationary pressure on consumer discretionary spending, supply chain disruptions and elevated inventory levels, which tie up a retailers’ net working capital, are set to create the perfect storm for retailers that do not have a strategy in place to ensure they are well positioned for t

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

John Mauriello presents a conceptual ‘AI-generated Apple Car’ – brilliantly utilizing the technology of artificial intelligence and designed by Dall-E 2 based on a text prompt. […]. The post Meet the Apple car generated by an artificial intelligence appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Patrick Nash and Cluster will bring a collaborative installation involving neon figures to Bankside Design District. As well as seeking to respond to the unique environment of Borough Yards, the neon figures also are interactive in that they are designed to respond to movement of visitors as they move through the space. Nash is known for employing distinctive minimal single lines in his work and.

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All Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

According to a survey from McKinsey , occupants are focused on just a few things when it comes to their workplace needs: flexibility, inclusion, wellbeing and work-life balance. . A 2017 report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that furniture waste made up 12.2 million tons, with over 80% ending up in landfills. . Incorporating biophilic design doesn’t have to mean spending thousands on complex live plant walls. .

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Australian fashion brand Aje has made its first “off-schedule appearance” at the New York Fashion Week. At an immersive show at Roll & Hill in Manhattan, the brand featured curated pieces from its Spring Summer 23 ‘Lumen’ collection teaming up with NY-based creative agency Replica. The brand says its ‘Lumen’ collection pays “homage to the perennial beauty and power of dawn, a symbol of hope and new beginnings”.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Brilliantly designing innovative products, experiences and strategies to make a positive impact on one’s life – creative studio BEBOP presents ‘FF1’ – an extraordinary full face […]. The post Helmet with a one-of-a-kind augmented reality system appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The FTC unanimously agreed to an enforcement action against American textile manufacturer Electrowarmth Products, LLC and the company’s owner for deceptively marketing its heated “bunk warmer” mattress pads products as Made in the USA. According to the FTC’s complaint , Electrowarmth’s products, while marked as being domestically made, were wholly manufactured and packaged in China, thus violating the Textile Act and the FTC’s Textile Rule.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Yvon Chouinard, the billionaire founder of the outdoor apparel brand Patagonia, said he is giving away the company to a trust that will use its profit to fight the climate crisis. Instead of selling the company or taking it public, Chouinard, who became famous for alpine climbs in Yosemite National Park and has a net worth of US$1.2 billion, is transferring his family’s ownership of the company to a trust and a non-profit organisation. “Each year, the money we make after reinvesting

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Every day, unknowingly, we breathe in fine dust with negative impacts on our health. Shedding light on this, architect Iris de Kievith and designer Annemarie Piscaer […]. The post Tableware made with air pollution – would you eat from it? appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Drytac

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Drytac materials will be showcased on Hybrid Services, Soyang Europe, Perfect Colours and Colyer Repro stands, as well as being used for wayfinding, directional and sponsored advert floor graphics throughout the event. Drytac , the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce its products will be showcased on a number of stands at The Print Show 2022.

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Speaker: Kelly Goetsch - Chief Strategy Officer at Commercetools | Jason Cottrel - CEO & Founder at Orium | and guest speaker Joe Cicman - Principal Analyst at Forrester

Significant modifications are on the horizon for digital commerce in retail and customer experience come 2024. The pace of tech shifts will intensify, businesses are set to defund legacy solutions, and attractive opportunities will surface as social and retail media players join forces. To stay ahead of the curve, digital leaders are experimenting with less risky initiatives and scaling back on outdated projects that no longer yield impactful results.

All Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Effective workspace design isn’t just skin deep – it needs to functional, useful, and elevate the user experience. And while designers often look back in time to find the right answers, many believe that design should be timeless. Perkins&Will’s Lina Murillo explores how to create timeless workplace design that business owners, workplace operators, and users will remain happy with for years to come.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Mosaic Brands has paid $266,400 in penalties following two infringement notices issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for misleading representations. Mosaic Brands advertised a KN95 mask for sale on its Autograph Fashion website in August last year and described it as an “FDA and CE approved” product, however, it was neither backed by the US Food and Drug Administration nor Conformitè Europëenne in the EU.

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For an industry-academic cooperation program between Korea Design Membership+ and Model Solution, Cheolhee Lee, Junsik Oh and Soyoung Lee innovatively present ‘TNTN’ – augmented reality glasses […]. The post Augmented reality glasses with a heads-up display system appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

A senior designer and curator Brendan Cormier, principal architect and founder of his own studio Niccolo Casas and Parley for the Oceans editorial director Thomas Gorton continue the ongoing conversation about how design can solve the problem of plastic in the ocean. While many designers are already helping to clean ecosystems by using marine plastic as a design material.

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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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Dezeen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Crushed shells were used to form the bio-brick partitions at this store for a decor brand in Aqaba, Jordan , by architecture studio FADAA. Designed by the Jordanian studio for Decoration One , the D/O Aqaba retail space is a flexible showcase for the local brand's craft-focused homeware and ornaments. Bricks made from crushed shells act as sun shades and spatial dividers in the D/O Aqaba store.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To remove barriers to employment, The Body Shop Australia says it will fill all seasonal roles in-store through its inclusive Open Hiring Program. Following last year’s success, the retailer says its Open Hiring initiative removes traditional barriers and bias to employment and provides experience, skills and training to participants. Partnering with local charities such as Launch Housing, Little Dreamers and APM Employment services, the retailer has encouraged First Nations Australians, young c

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Design Wanted

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Reflecting the needs of leisure users, Korea-based industrial designer Haechan Ryu innovatively fabricates ‘BD-1’ – bluetooth earbuds brilliantly inspired by the style of the synthesizer OP-1 […]. The post Explore these innovatively interactive bluetooth earbuds appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Energy Show – Sun, Solar and Human Power has opened at the Het Nieuwe Institut in Rotterdam and aims to investigate what the world would look like if it ran on solar energy. The exhibition is part of the first Solar Biennale for which the Het Nieuwe Institut is a partner and main venue. The Solar Biennale is a solar movement started by solar designers Pauline van Dongen and Marjan van Aubel.

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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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Robinson Meyer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Last week, Americans had a rare view into what the future might look like. It came from California, as usual, but it was not courtesy of Apple’s annual keynote, or indeed of any technology company. It came from the state’s electricity grid. Wait—wait! Don’t click away yet. Electricity is, I hasten to add, extremely interesting. It is the energy source of the future.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Peter Rabbit apparel will now be sold in new territories globally as part of a fresh licencing deal with Penguin Ventures. Penguin Ventures – the licensing arm at Penguin Random House – has announced a worldwide series of partnerships on behalf of the brand’s owner, Frederick Warne?& Co. Australian retailer Cotton On will launch a women’s sleepwear collection across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Brazil in 387 stores by the end of February and online by March, under its Body

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Mindful Design

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As restaurant interior and brand designers, we are invested in the success of our customers and always looking for ways to improve their business operations. Along the years, we have witnessed how restaurant owners can benefit from digital signage and in particular from incorporating digital menu boards in their designs. From menu and pricing flexibility […].

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings has reopened after a £28m eight-year restoration, with a new permanent exhibition – The Mill – designed by Mather & Co. Historic England carried out the restoration of the site – known as “the grandparent of the modern skyscraper” – which earned an international reputation for its architectural significance.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Design firm Crosby Studios has teamed up with augmented reality technology company Zero10 for a pop-up store in Manhattan that aims to provide a virtual retail experience. The pop-up, which is located in Manhattan's SoHo neighbourhood, lets visitors digitally try on a selection of outfits in interiors designed by local studio Crosby Studios. Crosby Studio designed a store oriented around AR fashion technology.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Sustainability has become a top priority for investors and consumers concerned about the looming climate crisis – and the fashion industry, one of the leading creators of global emissions, is increasingly focused on portraying its green cred. According to the United Nations Environment Programme , fashion accounts for up to 10 per cent of global carbon dioxide output – more than international flights and shipping combined.

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Retail Store Windows

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

During this period of mourning here in the UK it really is so refreshing to see brands like this bringing pure delight. Shoes can be a difficult product to promote in an interesting way but this brand just seem to get it all so right. We must add though that if you do want to go and have a look at this scheme then the Sloane street version is much bigger.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Design Council has announced that Design for Planet festival will return for its second year with a focus around the theme of action. Mobilising the UK’s 1.97 million-strong design community to create climate crisis solutions is the key aim of the festival, which will look to build on its launch work from 2021. Free practical workshops, information tools and panel talks will be offered.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hileman - Director, Retail Data & Technology at Orium, and Zach Ettelman - Solutions Partner Team in North America at Talon.One

Elevate your retail game by unleashing the power of customer loyalty! The holidays are the perfect time to redefine and reimagine your retail strategy, as modern customers are being re-engaged through creative retention tactics. Discover how the combination of loyalty management and MACH technology can revolutionize your retail strategy, ensuring sustained customer success through the holiday rush, into the new year, and beyond.

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Thrifts and Tangles

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

After two years of planning, I’m so excited to say our wedding was everything we dreamt of and more! As a couple, we followed our gut, set boundaries, and had discussions on how to make our special day reflect our love for each other. Our friends and family made this day extra special and they […]. The post Our Wedding ? appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Construction has begun on the new mixed-used development dubbed Melbourne Walk on Bourke Street Mall. The redevelopment is Bourke Street Mall’s first new project in 50 years and includes a 6000sqm area of retail and two hotels. The site was formerly known as ‘The Walk’ and comprised eight buildings including Diamond House, Allan’s Building, the Public Benefit Bootery and York Building.

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Retail Store Windows

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

What a lovely scheme this is, isn't it. We're guessing this is a bit of a nod to the brands heritage and / or specialism in footwear and accessories (given that apparently it generates 86% of their revenue). Shoe lasts (the wooden bit used by cobblers and cordwainers) always look incredibly cool and in this case the brand had applied them in a radiating and repetition format.

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Design Week

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The V&A returns as the official London Design Festival hub for the 13th year running, launching a series of ten installations which interpret the theme of transformation and regeneration. This year it seems that each installation invites viewers to consider their relationship with the things around them, whether that be materials, waste, statues, or even their own personal belongings.

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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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