Lion’esque Group and MG2 Announce Merger
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by Semhal Tekeste
3y ago
The Lion’esque Group (TLG) and the architecture firm MG2 have announced a merger to bridge the gap between online commerce and brick-and-mortar. The merger will enable both companies to provide a more scalable, complementary and comprehensive range of services to a broader spectrum of clients. “This decision wasn’t just about expanding our capabilities and resources, it was also about aligning ourselves with a partner that shares our vision and culture, a culture that is fueled on entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for transformative design and a nimble approach to learning and adapting to an e ..read more
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Watsons China Partners with WeChat Work
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by Semhal Tekeste
3y ago
Watsons, the flagship health and beauty brand under the A.S. Watson Group banner, has partnered with WeChat Work to launch new cloud-based stores. The rollout of cloud stores powered through WeChat Work will support more personalized service and a round-the-clock shopping experience. The concept will allow users to add store staff as WeChat friends for mobile consultations and afford users the chance to explore products available across Watsons stores. Alerts for upcoming in-store programming, discounts and more will also be issued through the new partnership. “Watsons China is delighted to in ..read more
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Happily Grey to Open Nashville Store
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by Semhal Tekeste
3y ago
Ecommerce platform Happily Grey has revealed plans to open a new boutique in Nashville, Tenn. The forthcoming location will debut as part of the L&L Marketplace retail hub on Charlotte Avenue. The 1,260-sq.-ft. space will comprise a 350-sq.-ft. retail space, while offices will be housed across the remaining square footage, WWD reports. Roughly 70 percent of the store will be dedicated to home goods, set against the industrial backdrop of the former warehouse. Additional goods on display will be jewelry and books. The post Happily Grey to Open Nashville Store appeared first on design:retail ..read more
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Opening Ceremony to Shutter All Stores
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by Semhal Tekeste
3y ago
New York-based fashion brand Opening Ceremony has announced that all of its stores are slated to close this year. The Cut reports that two Instagram posts from the brand posted yesterday commemorated its New York and Los Angeles outposts while also alluding to future plans. “We are stepping back from multi-brand retail, for a moment, so we can come back with an experience that is just as inspiring, filled with love and relevant for the years ahead as Opening Ceremony has been,” the caption read. Opening Ceremony operates additional retail spaces in London and Tokyo. The post Opening Ceremony t ..read more
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The Lead Reveals Foremost 50 of 2019
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by Semhal Tekeste
3y ago
Multimedia media research company The Lead has revealed its annual Foremost 50 list of high-growth, breakout, digitally native and direct-to-consumer brands in fashion and retail for 2019. Companies are analyzed across seven dimensions: innovation, commercialization, media buzz, competition, team, market opportunity and investor value creation. The 2019 Foremost 50 are: ·  11 Honoré ·  Allbirds ·  Anine Bing ·  Anomalie ·  Atoms ·  AUrate ·  Birdies ·  Boll & Branch ·  Bombas ·  Brooklinen ·  Burrow, Choosy ·  Dagne Dover ·  ..read more
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Tiffany & Co. Introduces Temporary New York Flagship
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by Harrison Luoma
3y ago
New York-based jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. has unveiled a new temporary store to serve as its Manhattan flagship while the brand’s original flagship receives a facelift over the next two years. Located on East 57th Street, the store comprises four floors conceived as a laboratory for experimentation and new concepts, WWD reports. LED ticker-tape streamers puncture the floor-to-ceiling atrium in addition to a 42-ft.-tall replica of the Empire State Building constructed with Tiffany boxes. Pervasive floral installations are installed alongside vanity mirrors, while unvarnished blonde wood ..read more
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CVS to Roll Out 600 HealthHUB Locations in 2020
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3y ago
Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS Pharmacy has forecasted that 600 of its stores will emerge from ongoing renovations as new HealthHUB units by the end of 2020. The company thus remains on track to roll out 1,500 HealthHUB outposts by the end of 2021. CNBC reports that the health retailer is in the midst of rehabilitating more than 1,000 of its stores are undergoing updates. HealthHUBs, which emphasize a greater inventory of health services and products and expanded health clinics, were first introduced in late 2018 before expanding in late 2019. CVS currently oversees more than 9,900 stores. The pos ..read more
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Valentino Reveals New Executive Appointment
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by Harrison Luoma
3y ago
Italian luxury brand Valentino has announced that Alessio Vannetti has been tapped to join the company as chief brand officer. WWD reports that Vannetti will officially assume the new role in March 2020. Vannetti previously served as worldwide communications director for Gucci and has also lent his expertise to Ermenegildo Zegna Group. He will report to CEO Stefano Sassi, whose hiring of Vannetti is the latest in ongoing reorganization efforts. The post Valentino Reveals New Executive Appointment appeared first on design:retail ..read more
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IdX Adds New Sales Manager
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by Harrison Luoma
3y ago
St. Louis, Mo.-based idX Corp. has announced the appointment of Jason Croy to the role of regional sales manager. Croy first joined idX parent company UFP Industries in 1997 as a customer service representative before transferring to sales in 2001. He will report to Jim Comarata, idX executive vice president of business development. “After working with Jason on a number of projects, idX is pleased to add him to our sales team as we continue to diversify our markets and grow the business long-term,” Comarata says. “Jason’s persistence and customer approach will be a welcome asset to our organiz ..read more
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SimpliField Launches New U.S. Headquarters in New York
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by Semhal Tekeste
3y ago
Retail performance platform provider SimpliField has announced the launch of a new U.S. headquarters in New York. The launch coincides with the Parisian company’s announcement that it has secured $10.5 million Series A funding. “If recent history has taught us anything, it’s that consumers have evolved. Delivering a consistently excellent customer experience across all your stores is an absolute criteria for success. Industry leaders are getting the message that, in order to survive, they need to empower everyone—from the leaders at HQ to employees in stores and in the field—with the critical ..read more
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