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Analysis: a perfect retail storm is brewing

Inside Retail

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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Meet the Apple car generated by an artificial intelligence

Design Wanted

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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3 Ways To Revamp Your Office Without Breaking The Bank

All Work

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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FADAA uses bio-concrete screens to shade D/O Aqaba retail space

Dezeen

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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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Aje eyes US expansion with NYFW debut

Inside Retail

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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Helmet with a one-of-a-kind augmented reality system

Design Wanted

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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FTC Brings Action Against Company Calling its Chinese-Produced Mattress Pads “Made-in-America”

Hunton Andrews Kurth

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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Patagonia founder gives away company to help fight climate crisis

Inside Retail

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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Tableware made with air pollution – would you eat from it?

Design Wanted

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’s market leading products to feature at The Print Show 2022?

Drytac

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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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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London Design Festival 2022 – talks guide

Design Week

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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Mosaic Brands pays penalties for misleading representations

Inside Retail

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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Augmented reality glasses with a heads-up display system

Design Wanted

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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Crosby Studio and Zero10 launch fashion pop-up that lets people "try on" virtual clothes

Dezeen

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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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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The Energy Show exhibition explores the design possibilities of new solar technologies

Design Week

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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The Body Shop brings back Open Hiring to fill seasonal roles

Inside Retail

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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Explore these innovatively interactive bluetooth earbuds

Design Wanted

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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California’s Grid Is a Window Into the Future … And It’s Okay, Actually

Robinson Meyer

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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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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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings exhibition explores “grandparent of the modern skyscraper”

Design Week

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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Cotton On leads brands bringing Peter Rabbit to life in licencing deals

Inside Retail

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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Top Companies for Creating Digital Menus for Restaurants and Dessert Shops

Mindful Design

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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Timeless Design In A Time Of Massive Change

All Work

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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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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Design Council announces return of Design for Planet festival alongside COP27

Design Week

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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Analysis: What the crackdown on sustainability claims means for retail

Inside Retail

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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Roger Vivier, London

Retail Store Windows

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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Our Wedding ?

Thrifts and Tangles

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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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Inside V&A’s London Design Festival programme

Design Week

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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Cash-strapped small retailers set to get help reaching net-zero goals

Inside Retail

Retail and hospitality businesses will soon be able to draw on external expertise in their quest to reach net-zero emissions after the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) forged a partnership with clean-tech start-up Greener. . The two parties will co-design a digital solution called Greener Business tailored to help small businesses understand and prioritise the steps they can take to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Salvatore Ferragamo, London

Retail Store Windows

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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Illuminate your space with this fascinating one-of-a-kind object

Design Wanted

Korea-based industrial designer Haechan Ryu skillfully fabricates ‘Line and Face’ – a fascinating frosted plastic shade with an adjustable string. “Looking back on my personal work, […]. The post Illuminate your space with this fascinating one-of-a-kind object appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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.