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Maia Active Flagship Store – An Energy Field full of Macaron Colors

Home World Design

MAIA ACTIVE is an activewear brand co-founded by two Chinese designers. It emphasizes sports aesthetics, and strives to provide Asian females with lightweight, comfortable and stylish products. Continue reading.

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Under Armour launches flagship store in Dubai Mall Village

Retail Focus

When you think of Dubai, it’s luxury hotels, pristine beaches and supercars that spring to mind. Interestingly though, Dubai is also home to more gyms than any other city in the world. It’s no wonder then that the Dubai Mall Village – often dubbed ‘The Greatest Mall in The World’ – is a who’s who of flagship stores owned by some of the world’s leading sportswear brands.

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apple’s new store in rome occupies a renovated 17th century palazzo

Design Boom

apple has opened a new store in rome created in partnership with foster+partners and making it the largest of all the 118 apple stores in europe. The post apple’s new store in rome occupies a renovated 17th century palazzo appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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David Jones Food review leads to end of bp partnership

Inside Retail

Following a review of David Jones’ food business, which was signalled by chief executive Scott Fyfe in March , the department store’s partnership with convenience chain BP is ending. The 35 dual-branded sites built over the past year will be transitioned in the coming months as DJs continues to streamline its Food business. “Our organisations have collectively agreed to work through a managed transition that will see our relationship end in the coming months,” a BP spokesperson said.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, 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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Spar to invest £125m in business

Talking Retail

Spar has unveiled plans to invest £125m in its stores, supply chain, and IT over the next 12 months. Managing director, Louise Hoste, told delegates at the Spar virtual conference today (27 May): “Last year was a year which saw accelerated growth as a result of the dedication and focus of our colleagues. Therefore we. This story continues at Spar to invest £125m in business.

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Leek United Derby Street branch reopens after refurbishment

Retail Focus

Leek United Building Society has reopened its flagship Derby Street branch following a six-week transformation. The new look branch features several zones where customers can undertake traditional counter transactions, browse products and services, and enjoy relaxed and comfortable conversations in formal and informal meeting spaces. The modern surroundings incorporate an innovative community area for seminars and educational events as well as digital screens and video conferencing facilities.

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VIDEO: Behind the evolution of Wittner

Inside Retail

Iconic Australian footwear brand Wittner may be more than 100 years old, but they’re currently on a path of innovation and sustainability. In this chat with CEO Catherine Willamson – the first female to ever take on the role in the history of the business – we discuss Wittner’s first ever sustainable capsule collection and what it’s like driving a historic retail business into the future.

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Spar’s own-label BWS range wins medal haul

Talking Retail

Spar’s own-label wine and spirit has secured prizes at five international competitions. The retailer won prizes at the International Wine Challenge, the International Wine & Spirit Competition, the International Spirits Challenge, the Global Masters, and the Sud de France Top 100 competition. The symbol group took home a total of 29 awards at the annual.

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VASHI opens its new concept flagship store in Covent Garden

Retail Focus

Today, Vashi unveiled and opened a new home for bespoke fine jewellery in Covent Garden – the brand’s new flagship store and its seventh bricks-and-mortar location. With an immersive in-store experience, open workshop and full behind-the-scenes visibility of every stage of production, the new flagship welcomes customers into the heart of the jewellery making process like never before.

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Shelter reveals activism-inspired rebrand from Superunion

Design Week

Shelter has revealed a “determined and brave” rebrand which seeks to embrace the spirit of activism. Superunion has designed the new branding, which launches alongside a campaign by ad agency Who Wot Why. [link]. Shelter was established in 1966 with the aim of ending homelessness and bad housing in the UK. The campaign charity provides advice and assistance to those in housing need.

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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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Victoria to offer support to businesses hit by snap lockdown

Inside Retail

Victoria’s minister for industry support and recovery Martin Pakula has said the state government is working on a targeted package to assist businesses following yesterday’s announcement of a snap seven-day lockdown. According to the ABC , Pakula said the package will be announced next week, with the intention for businesses impacted by the lockdown to receive support “generally within a week or two”.

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Worcestershire store doubles in size to meet pandemic demand

Talking Retail

Bells Supermarkets of Habberley, in Kidderminster, has re-located and doubled in size after a spike in trade during the pandemic left the owners in need of an expansion to allow them to respond to growing customer demand. The established family grocery store, which has been serving shoppers in the area for more than 15 years, This story continues at Worcestershire store doubles in size to meet pandemic demand.

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Seven Dials unveils Olive Jennings bricks-and-mortar debut as part of incubator initiative

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury has officially announced the opening of Olive Jennings at 35-37 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, marking the first retailer to launch as part of the ‘Start Up With Seven Dials’ pop-up incubator initiative. . Olive Jennings , a curated lifestyle brand founded by designer Amy Harrison-Mason and named after her grandmother, is one of four female-led brands to be selected from a pool of 30 entrants following a comprehensive judging process with a panel of industry experts. .

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Revolutionary absorbent underwear brand launches Selfridges pop-up

Retail Times

To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pantys is launching a campaign to help fight against menstrual poverty - an issue affecting one in 10 girls in the UK and more than 500 million people worldwide (Plan International UK, World Bank). The lack of access to menstrual products, information and infrastructure impacts not only their quality of life but opportunities leading to gender inequality.

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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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How Ezibuy and Gumtree unlock incremental revenue with personalisation

Inside Retail

E-commerce has seen exponential growth over the past year as the world went into pandemic-fuelled lockdowns, travel bans, and closures. Many retailers have been forced to find new ways to engage their customers, sustain their businesses and find new opportunities for growth leading to an accelerated shift from physical retail to e-commerce. The surge in online sales has also led to increased customer expectations and a demand for better service and personalised experiences.

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Retailers being targeted by rogue rating surveyors, Parliament hears

Talking Retail

Rogue rating surveyors promising to obtain a marked reduction in business rates bills are “exploiting businesses to sign unfair contracts”, Parliament heard today (26 May). Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton in North Yorkshire, named and shamed rogue agents who he claimed are “effectively conning” businesses – including those in the retail, hospitality and.

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4 ways F&B tech can build on winning pandemic pivots

Retail Focus

Ed Butler , VP of technology at digital consultancy Appnovation , picks four standout lessons from the pandemic that F&B strategists can learn from. . The events of the past year have sparked a permanent redrawing of the retail landscape, with online grocery sales soaring 91% year-on-year in a four-week period alone in 2020 and over 17 million Brits planning to stick to online shopping even as lockdown eases.

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Co-op makes its comeback to Soho following £700,000 investment

Retail Times

After a six year hiatus from the area, Co-op plans to open a new-look convenience store in the heart of Soho next week (2 June) following a £700,000 investment which will support up to 30 jobs in the local community.

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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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Inside 80 Collins – Melbourne’s newest luxury precinct

Inside Retail

Saint Laurent, Mulberry and Golden Goose are just a few of the international designer brands that have opened stores in 80 Collins, Dexus’ new high-end shopping and dining precinct in Melbourne. With a 38-level office tower, boutique hotel and 5,000 square metres of retail space, 80 Collins aims to give different types of customers – CBD workers, international tourists and local shoppers – multiple reasons to come back and explore the precinct at different times of day.

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Retail Industry Awards extends entry deadline

Talking Retail

Retailers have extra time to submit their entries for the Retail Industry Awards, the sector’s most prestigious accolades run by Independent Retail News and TalkingRetail.com. The entry deadline for the awards, which are now in their 26th year, has been extended to 11 June – apart from the Independent Retailer of the Year category. Kim. This story continues at Retail Industry Awards extends entry deadline.

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D&AD Awards 2021 winners showcase work with “social purpose”

Design Week

D&AD has revealed its 2021 award winners, including three Black Pencils, in a year which celebrated social issue-based projects. This year, the judges awarded three Black Pencils, the highest level of award. A further 19 Yellow Pencils were handed out, the second tier of recognition. AMV BBDO was awarded a Black Pencil in art direction for #wombstories, a project which featured women animators from around the world exposing the narratives and taboos around the experiences of people with womb

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Halfords launches exclusive line of gadgets from Scosche

Retail Times

SCOSCHE – (pronounced sk?sh/skohsh) Industries, the #1 Mount Brand and a leading innovator of award-winning consumer technology, powersports and car audio products and accessories, today introduced more than a dozen new, exclusive products in Halfords stores throughout the UK and Ireland.

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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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Retail appointments for the week

Inside Retail

Former WooliesX GM takes on HealthyLife MD role. Ananth Sarathy, former general manager of digital experience at WooliesX, will lead the newly launched online HealthyLife business as managing director. Sarathy has held a number of other leadership roles in digital within the Woolworths Group over the last eight years, including as general manager of loyalty and data solutions.

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Creighton’s introduces electronic shelf edge labels

Talking Retail

Family business Creightons has installed EDGEPoS electronic shelf edge labels into all three of its convenience forecourts. The Finaghy, Balmoral and Black’s Road stores, in Belfast, now have the automated system that reduces time and cost for pricing management, improves pricing accuracy, and allows dynamic pricing. Andrew Porter, general manager at Creightons, said: “The results.

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The Importance of VM Theater

VMS

Without a doubt, the worldwide Covid pandemic has had serious consequences on our High Streets and shopping malls. It reminds me of the song, “Ghost Town,” written by The Specials some 30 years ago. Retail trading conditions have been tough for a few years and in many cases, Covid was certainly a contributing factor to the closure of many companies.

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Springboard: footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +1.1% last week

Retail Times

Latest figures from retail experts, Springboard, reveals that footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +1.1% last week from the week before, a product of rises in both high streets (+2.4%) and shopping centres (+1%) whilst in retail parks footfall dipped (-1.7%).

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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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This week in property news

Inside Retail

Melbourne Square development complete. The first stage of the Melbourne Square lifestyle and luxury residential precinct is now complete, after four years in development. The $2.8 billion Southbank site includes 1054 luxury apartments, a Taylor Cullity Lethlean-designed public park, Victoria’s first double-storey Woolworths supermarket as well as a childcare centre.

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Amacor expansion continues

Talking Retail

Amacor Capital has launched its 14th convenience store in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The launch of the new Nisa Local follows a four-day turnaround that saw the existing store cease trading, re-branded, and stocked with an improved range. The 4,000sq ft Duckworth Road store, which previously traded as a Co-op, will continue to offer Co-op own-brand. This story continues at Amacor expansion continues.

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Bloom by Peter Van de Water makes us forget the association between ‘recycled’ and ‘cheap-looking’

Design Wanted

Born from a collaboration with the Banne company, Bloom is a sculptural recycled outdoor chair by Peter Van de Water. The dutch designer proposes an alternative to cheap-looking recycled furniture with a sculptural outdoor chair made from ecopixel plastic. Peter Van de Water is an Amsterdam-based furniture and product designer. He studied architecture at the Academy of Art and Design St.

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Poundland to launch new Charitable Foundation

Retail Times

Poundland today (Friday 28 May), confirmed it had received approval from the Charity Commission to bring all its charity fundraising and donations activity under one banner with the launch of a new Foundation.

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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.