RetailMinded
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
People decide to do shopping online or offline due to several reasons. When shopping online, there are several benefits you will enjoy. Online shopping allows you to save time and money. You can relax in your home and use your laptop to access several shopping sites online. The ability to compare several shopping sites online make it easy to save money.
Dezeen
OCTOBER 4, 2020
Design studio I IN has used warm, golden hues to decorate the Pinocchio bakery in Yokohama, Japan , which displays bread and pastries on minimalist shelves. Measuring at just 4.2 metres wide, Pinocchio sits in front of Oguchi train station and has been decorated to match the delicacies sold within. The tiny bakery project, which I IN also calls Small Icon, has been shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2020 in the small retail interior category.
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Onyx
OCTOBER 5, 2020
With the new release of Sherwin Williams’ 2021 Color Forecast , we are taking a look back at some of the popular colors that really defined the last several decades. What events influenced certain colors to become popular and how do color trends change over time? We’ll look at some interesting events that define each decade and the popular color choices of people at the time.
All Work
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The restroom is one of few places in a workspace that is used by everybody. Sadly, many restrooms are less than idyllic. But they have the potential to enhance comfort and satisfaction. For companies that rely on people choosing (and paying) to work there, every part of the experience should add value. This article was written by Melissa Marsh and Mike Sayre , and it was originally published on Work Design Magazine.
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
Home World Design
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Based on the question, ONE-CU Interior Design Lab conceived a novel sales center for the residential development Vanke • Qiantang Oriental in Hangzhou, China. Continue reading.
T Insights
DECEMBER 8, 2020
You all know we get a little weak at the knees from stunning visuals–and we know it’s a love we share with you. So boy-oh-boy, do we have a treat for you! With Tchai celebrating 60 turns around the sun in 2021, we decided to take you on a little journey to visually underline where we are now as a company. We want to show you, in true Tchai fashion, what is at our core, what we are here for, and how we can best support you in your endeavours.
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Fashion Retail
DECEMBER 13, 2020
I usually prefer to mention niche players success stories because writing about big players making the right moves is not big surprise. But, when you are an elephant, adapting to changes is not easy neither fast. Even though, a few big apparel companies are dominating the industry showing no weaknesses. In my opinion, two apparel … More Global is boring, retail goes local.
RepslyBlog
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Most consumer goods companies understand the importance of an effective sales territory management plan - it can prevent territory overlap between field reps, which causes confusion and wastes time. By clearly defining territories, you can create a strategy that ensures field reps will not compete against one another for the same customers or visit a customer twice.
Jahabow
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
The holiday shopping season is traditionally a huge revenue driver for retailers, but that’s especially true this year, as many businesses are looking to make up for time lost due to the events of the last several months. Whether your store offers only in-person shopping or you’ve turned to supplement revenue with eCommerce options, holiday email marketing is a surefire way to help boost traffic — and your bottom line.
Bish
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
What is Visual Merchandising and why is it important for your brand’s success? At Bish Creative, we believe first impressions matter. In the retail world, this could be the difference between a satisfied customer or a lost sale. To ensure your products are catching the eyes of your audience in the retail space they need … The post What is Visual Merchandising and why is it important for your brand’s success?
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.
RetailMinded
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
There’s an unlikely contender for the eCommerce crown – the king of the physical retail space: Walmart. . It seems counterintuitive, but key to Walmart’s success in the eCommerce arena is its sheer physical presence on the ground. Walmart has placed a big emphasis on the opening of its brand-new Supercenters over the last couple of years and that focus has given the brand a huge network of stores it can now leverage for ‘click & collect’ (or buy online, pickup i
Dezeen
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020
A series of mirrored panels obscure the cocktail bar that lies inside this shop -cum-cafe in Chengdu , China created by design studio Office AIO. The shop, which is unusually called O, was named by its owner and the co-founder of Office AIO , Tim Kwan. Taking the first letter from the word "object", Kwan and the shop owner felt that O was the "perfect shape representing eternity – it has no beginning nor end, no direction nor a right way round".
Shopperations
OCTOBER 28, 2020
With promises of greater personalization and targeting capacity backed by point of sale data, retailers are inviting consumer goods marketers closer to shoppers with the launch of their own retail media platforms.
All Work
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The home has been transformed into a place of work, deadlines and pressure. Create an environment of calm in your home office by making some simple design changes. From desk position to wall colours, here are 5 easy ways to help ease work-related stress at home. Your home should be your sanctuary, your place of rest and relaxation. But ever since millions of people began working from home during the onset of the coronavirus, the home has been transformed into a place of work, deadlines and press
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Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.
Home World Design
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Project name: Poly • City Gather Cheongsam Workshop. Design firm: ONE-CU Interior Design Lab. Design director: Huang Jianfeng. Interior finishing design team: Feng Liu, Zhai Mengfei, Lin Qing, Wang Wulin. Interior decoration design team: Cai Shaona, Hua Su. Location: Jiangmen, China. Area: 280 m2. Completion time: August 2020. Photos: Threeimages. Main materials: sintered stone panel, wooden veneer, terracotta brick, glass, paint, wooden flooring. “For those who are not good at talking, cl
Retail Prophet
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Watch Doug Stephens, Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet and special guest Michael Zakkour, author of ‘New Retail Born in China Going Global’, as they do a deep-dive into China’s “New Retail” business model. What is it? Why was it vital in enabling Chinese retailers survival of COVID-19? And what can western retailers learn from its success?
Design Retail Space
AUGUST 28, 2020
In this post, we travel back in time to January 2020 to look into some interesting exaples of the exhibition design. Back then, Design and Crafts Council of Ireland organised a trade fair called the Showcase Ireland. ‘Showcase’ gives national and international buyers the best of Irish design. Here, I share with you the best of the exhibition stand design from this fair.
Fashion Retail
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Digital era, the long tail, streetwear, social media, pure players, business platforms, influencers, liquid design… these are some of the ingredients for cooking this article… Global volatility, from geopolitics to social instability, is the new normal. Companies in all industries need to adapt the way they manage their businesses in an ever changing landscape.
Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I)
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.
Fuhrmann Construction
AUGUST 20, 2020
Like most professionals, you probably spend a significant amount of time at the office. Sometimes more than you would like. Therefore, it’s important to create a space that is comfortable and inviting for your staff, customers, and anyone who visits the space. We all know how important first impressions are. What your office looks like will influence what customers and even job candidates think about your company and brand.
RepslyBlog
AUGUST 13, 2020
Inc. magazine recently revealed that Repsly earned a spot on its annual Inc. 5000 list , the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This marks the second consecutive year Repsly has received the honor. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
Nahanco
JULY 21, 2020
There are a variety of face masks being worn today during the pandemic. And if you are in a public place where you will encounter other people, you should wear a mask according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO). According to John Hopkins Medicine , “wearing cloth face masks or coverings in public when physical distancing can’t be observed, does offer protection against spread of COVID-19.”No mask will offer full protection and this blog i
RetailMinded
DECEMBER 12, 2020
Every store has a responsibility to protect its customers from harm while they are on the premises. This is not only good customer policy, it is also the law. That is why store owners should take care to remove, or warn customers about, any obstacles or hazards that could cause them harm. If they fail to do so, then they could be held liable for any injuries that occur as a result of the store owner’s negligence in creating a safe environment for their customers.
Speaker: Ryan Bryers, SVP of Global Engineering
In a rapidly evolving industry, the shift from traditional on-premise systems to cloud-based solutions has become crucial for retail success. While many businesses still rely on store-level infrastructure, it's time to embrace the unlimited potential of the cloud! With technology giants like Google, AWS, and Azure leading the charge, the true value of the cloud extends far beyond cost savings.
Dezeen
AUGUST 12, 2020
Fashion designer Virgil Abloh and AMO director Samir Bantal have designed the Off-White flagship store in Miami Design District to be a fulfilment centre and a multipurpose events space. Abloh, who owns the brand Off-White , and Bantal, director of architecture firm OMA 's research arm AMO, designed the store to rethink how physical shops should operate amid the growing popularity of digital shopping.
Callison RTKL
JULY 24, 2020
Lab participants completed their last week of the Pre-Lab on July 17th before finally embarking on the official Lab itself. The last week of the Pre-Lab included a very informative and engaging workshop called Web Apps with Rhino Compute led by Steve Baer of McNeel. The Lab participants were the lucky first individuals to be presented this new, enriching workflow—proprietarily developed by McNeel.
All Work
DECEMBER 17, 2020
As we head into the new year, architects are reimagining how the workplace will look in 2021. Environments need to foster productivity and wellbeing while supporting physical distancing guidelines. From ‘resimercial’ design to sustainability, here are 5 design trends to look out for in 2021. Reflecting on what’s happened over the last 12 months, architects around the world are reimagining how the office will look — and operate — as we head into the new year.
Onyx
JULY 23, 2020
Structural engineers are crucial to most projects, whether the project is a new building, a new bridge, or a renovation to an existing structure. Most people have heard of structural engineers but don’t really understand what we do as a profession and when we should be consulted. The following is an explanation of structural engineers: who we are, what we do, why we are important, and when you should consult us.
Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.
Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.
Show Best
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
With over 50 restaurant projects across 30 states completed, we pride ourselves in creating custom millwork and displays that help restaurant owners around the country cultivate beautiful environments for their guests to enjoy. . You’d think a good meal was enough to bring crowds of people to a restaurant, right? The process of creating a single restaurant actually requires the hands of hundreds of people from different trades, locations, and specialties.
Shopperations
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Like most shopper marketers, you are working hard to create the best plans with the budget that you have that satisfy your brand team expectations and drive sales at your retailers making your sales team happy. Don’t forget about how you are also managing your agency partner while at the same time reconciling your executed spend and replanning events that have been cancelled or added to your programs.
Natural Insight
APRIL 30, 2020
Go Home 2020, You're Drunk. Who knew that a normal part of 2020 would be that the entire world was going to be working on the same problem together - and that we'd all be "hibernating" through the spring? We’re all living in this surreal time, where “doing your part” means seeing the streets empty, parks closed, schools cancelled, travel curbed and offices being situated at home.
Quarter 20
APRIL 10, 2020
A multi-tier approach to dealing with uncertainty. Everyone is grappling with the realities of this pandemic. What it means for their business, customers, employees, and the future of their brand is uncertain. As dire as that sounds, always keep in mind, this will all end eventually. "Social distancing" and "shelter in place" orders will end. People will leave their homes to seek out social interaction with rekindled interest.
Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist
The past three years have forever changed the retail landscape. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment. In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year.
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