Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

As head of digital at Metcash’s Independent Hardware Group (IHG), the $2.1 billion business behind Mitre 10 and Home Hardware, Anna Kismet is a firm believer in using technology to solve unique business problems. One problem she has been working on since joining IHG in 2022 is how to manage the backend systems and processes for a business, Mitre 10, with over 500 stores that are all individually owned and operated. “From a technology point of view, you have multiple point-of-sale sys

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Design Boom

JANUARY 6, 2025

below a skylight, an olive tree planted next to a serene water feature symbolizes vitality and growth, creating a meditative gathering zone. The post natural elements and red brick engulf FG studio’s soup bun store in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

Its that time of year again when we can sit down, pour ourselves a little (or indeed large) glass of something, and reminisce about the year that was. It is fair to say that retail has had its ups and down in 2024, with plenty of challenges accompanying the good times. While certain trends that were apparent this year may not be as key in 2025, others will continue into the next year and beyond, playing a major role in shaping customer demand.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 6, 2025

A concept most probably currently in the making, what if we could peer inside the structures of the buildings around […] The post This architectural marvel injects new life into the urban fabric appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Dezeen

JANUARY 5, 2025

A travertine ramp forms the centrepiece of the Vans West End store in London , which was remodelled by architect Andrea Caputo to celebrate skateboarding , music and art. American apparel and accessories brand Vans looked to its skateboarding heritage when developing the concept for its store on London's Oxford Street, which it has occupied since 2019.

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 2, 2025

Jaquar Group- A global leader in complete bathroom and lighting solutions. Presence across 55+ countries spread over Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa & Europe, the brand has established its reputation through unwavering commitment to quality, design excellence, and sustainable practices. Renowned for its focus on quality and innovation, Jaquar continues to be Indias top bath brand and one of the most trusted globally.

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Design Week

JANUARY 13, 2025

A major report has warned that graphic design is one of the jobs most threatened by AI. Every two years, the World Economic Forum (WEF) produces its Future of Jobs report. The 2025 version was just released, based on interviews with 1,000 employers, who represent more than 14 million workers in 55 countries.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ben & Jerrys, the UKs number one ice-cream tub brand, is launching two new indulgent SKUs. Bohemian Raspberryisa Non-Dairy music-inspired raspberry SKU celebrating 50 years of one of the worlds most iconic songs.Ben & Jerrys Brookies & Cream Sundaeis an innovative new flavour, inspired by the flavour combination of brownies and cookies to cre

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Down inc

JANUARY 10, 2025

At Down Inc, were inspired by how our customers bring their visions to life with our decorative pillow inserts. Were looking to spotlight the incredible ways youve incorporated our inserts into your designs! The post Share Your Decorative Pillow Designs & Win a $350 Gift Card! first appeared on DOWN inc.

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Mindful Design

JANUARY 8, 2025

Does your caf, dessert shop or restaurant feel like its due for a refresh? Trust your instinctsserving delicious food and drinks is only half the equation. Creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages customers to linger and return is just as essential. The look and feel of your space play a major role in customer satisfaction, […] The post 5 Creative Ways to Refresh Your Caf, Dessert Shop or Restaurant appeared first on Mindful Design Consulting.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2025

Christmas and end-of-year sales are big business for retailers but they also drive enormous returns. The high volumes of unwanted gifts and remorseful sale purchases have implications beyond the bottom line the environmental impact of emissions, repackaging and damaged goods is becoming excessive. The Australia Institute projected an estimated $1 billion worth of unwanted Christmas gift waste in 2024, with 27 per cent of Australians expected to receive gifts they will not use.

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Design Boom

JANUARY 7, 2025

the pop-up hosts the louis vuitton x murakami re-edition, which revives motifs from the 2003 partnership. The post louis vuitton celebrates murakami collection with NYC pop-up echoing tokyo’s capsule hotels appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 7, 2025

Aldi is set to continue its expansion in Scotland, confirming today it plans to invest more than 40m over the next two years, opening three new stores in Arbroath, Baillieston and Kirkintilloch in 2025. The investment supports the retailers growth ambitions north of the border and will allow it to keep up with growing consumer demand. In 2024, Aldi celebrated 30 years in Scotland, having opened its first store in Kilmarnock in 1994.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 9, 2025

Its a futuristic balloon, Its a space cushion, Its a floating pouf! Thats one way of reacting to HeFlies upon […] The post HeFlies: the art of being present appeared first on DesignWanted.

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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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Dezeen

JANUARY 4, 2025

A eucalyptus-toned lounge is tucked at the back of this Silver Lake store that Brooklyn studio Bernheimer Architecture has designed for skincare brand Malin+Goetz. The retail space in the east Los Angeles neighbourhood is intended to celebrate "the city's long-established history as the center of the film industry" according to Bernheimer Architecture.

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Drytac

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Montreal-based sign and vinyl graphics business used Drytacs FloorTac Textures media to create custom floor graphics for use across the dance floor and dining area of a unique wedding. Montreal-based signage and vinyl graphics business TrimSign used Drytacs FloorTac Textures one-step polymeric floor graphic media to create a custom dance floor and dining area for a unique wedding.

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Barber Design

JANUARY 14, 2025

2025 – a whole quarter of a century since the Millennium – and a year that will see huge developments in the increase of travel and therefore travel retail, economies will grow well in Emerging Markets while slow growth in the UK and Europe is predicted, and the shift towards businesses using AI will enable tech-driven businesses to expand.

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 5, 2025

Photography for Interior and Exterior photography dubai design week by Tara Atkinson Fahed Ghanim, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, shares his journey in the luxury retail industry, the evolution of consumer behavior in the GCC, and how innovation and sustainability are shaping the future of retail through iconic brands like Poltrona Frau. What initially attracted you to a career in retail and lifestyle, and how did you get started in the industry?

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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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Retail Times

JANUARY 14, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! G Spot, the irreverent plant-based functional drinks brand co-founded by acclaimed actress Gillian Anderson, has secured its first supermarket listing with Sainsburys, marking a major milestone in the brand’s journey since launching 20 months ago.

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Parcel Pending

JANUARY 7, 2025

Although retailers typically accept returns as a cost of doing business, more and more are struggling to manage the onslaught of returns caused by online shopping. This blog explores ways retailers can reduce returns and lower operational costs, as well as how smart lockers can help improve the customer experience. Predictions for Holiday Returns in Early 2025 Returns are skyrocketing and are expected to hit 17% of all merchandise sales, creating a $890 billion problem for retailers. 1 The retur

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Theatro

JANUARY 10, 2025

PRESS RELEASE Motorola Solutions to Acquire Theatro, Maker of AI and Voice-powered Communication and Digital Workflow Software for Frontline Workers CHICAGO January 10, 2025 Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theatro Labs, Inc. (Theatro), maker of AI and voice-powered communication and digital workflow software for frontline workers, based in Richardson, Texas.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

Amazon, the $2 trillion gorilla, arrived on our shores officially in December 2017, just in time for Christmas. And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Amazon announced it posted over $3.1 billion in sales revenue (across cloud, advertising and marketplace sales) in calendar year 2023, up from $2.63 billion in

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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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Design Boom

JANUARY 8, 2025

parla debuts at maison&objet 2025 with a curated selection of its top in-house creations and collaborative collections with renowned designers. The post palm collection by jean-michel wilmotte leads parla’s first maison&objet showcase appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 3, 2025

Liverpool ONE has announced that Inditex-owned fashion brand, Zara , has opened its significantly upsized flagship on upper and lower South John Street. The new 42,000 sq ft store is the latest example of brand investment in the destination, following a landmark year of signings that will make 2025 Liverpool ONEs biggest year for openings since it launched in 2008.

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Design Wanted

JANUARY 7, 2025

Mobility has always shaped the landscapes around us, from city streets to rural highways, all deeply tied to infrastructure that […] The post Pininfarina is designing the future of sustainable EV charging appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Dezeen

JANUARY 9, 2025

Goan furniture brand Josmo has opened a flagship store in Mumbai , designed by founder Anjali Mody to reflect a contemporary approach to Indian design craft. With India's interior design market growing fast , Josmo is one of several homegrown brands on the rise. The Mumbai store is the company's first outside Goa, where it was founded by Mody in 2010.

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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.

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Creative Displays Now

JANUARY 2, 2025

Did you know that retail displays are more effective at grabbing shoppers’ attention than other standard promotional activities, even price cuts? By providing a structure for goods to appear more organized, gravity feed displays offer shoppers easy access to products while enhancing the brand image. The structural marvel of gravity displays will benefit companies looking for displays that enhance product aesthetics and make their items more accessible to shoppers.

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Retail Design Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

Lockton engaged Spaceful for a comprehensive workplace design for their new Pacific region HQ in Sydney. The space was designed.

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Design Middleeast

JANUARY 12, 2025

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Retail Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Boots Hearingcarehas launched its own awareness month The Great Big Hearing Test as one in six Brits withhearing lossreveal it took them over 10 years to get their hearing tested, after first noticing issues with their ears.

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