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Your very own Warrensreport Top Five list. You might be surprised what's on it. I know I was. https://lnkd.in/efUQGbpS #warrensreport, #businessofhome #retail #homefurnishings, #macys #walmart #vizio #crateandbarrel #target #departmentstores #housewares #hometextiles #IHA

Do you love your product? We at Gloverall are finalising our AW25 collection this week. Having looked at the full design plan, I could confidently say I’d buy around 60% of it for either myself or my partner. The rest is just not fully to my taste. So how much does it matter to you to really love what you make and present to your customer? In the early stages of my working life I always felt that liking the products I was involved with helped me feel more enthusiastic about my job. As I progressed in my career, feeling proud of the process and the whole product development stage became more important to me. Feeling that everything we make and offer to our customer has a purpose and its place at Gloverall, taking time to tweak and alter patterns and find the best suited fabrics took over my own desire to ‘love’ everything we launch. Taking a step back, and trying to be more objective, trying to put myself into our customers’ shoes whilst maintaining our brand longer term vision is what became my priority. There is time and place for brands to come out with new products and what I’ve learnt is that our customers need to be ready for those. They need to be relevant and have a purpose. We exhibited in Paris in January and I got to wear the below trench coat during our Paris show, one of my favourite pieces launching in September. So, how do you balance your personal taste with your customer needs? How hard do you find it to be objective? #fashion #collection #balance #madeinengland #aw24

My favorite time of year is the drop of the new Pantone Color of the Year - and I'm in love with the chosen color for 2024: PEACH FUZZ. Last year, they chose Viva Magenta, and we all know how popular PINK was in 2023. So what does this mean for the promo world? You're going to be seeing this color a lot in retail, and many companies are looking for the best way to generate excitement for their brand. One easy way to do that is to help clients captivate their brand ambassadors with a retail spin on their brand. Try it as a self-promo. Utilize spec samples. If it's hot in retail, it'll stand out in promo. Side note: this color is very close to a couple of accessory colors in our new AIA rebrand palette. Pantone also chose a color to represent "kindness" - which is also one of our core values. So kudos to our Marketing Team for being 100% ON TREND!! Stacy Price Derek Schroeder Nathan Mielke Melissa Haen Melissa Maroszek, CAS Katrina Willis Nancy Schmidt #retailtrends #promo #merch https://lnkd.in/gu7qTgaD

Did you know, today is National Siblings Day? A good excuse for founders Ed & Lawrence to reflect on what we're working towards. So here's something you already know. The more time we spend in nature, the better we feel and the more likely we are to nurture it. At Bird Eyewear we believe everyone has the right to look epic in a pair of shades without damaging nature What we do is craft gorgeous frames from materials that don't trash the planet. Harnessing nature's strengths to make exceptional eyewear (which is why we give them a lifetime warranty). But we're not just slapping a "green" label on our beautiful Birds and calling it a day. We're also the highest-scoring B Corp in the eyewear industry (which is a big deal to us). It shows we're all in on making a positive impact, socially and environmentally, but it also means we're an open book about our impact, ready to share the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, what's our mission? It's simple: to build you frames that are easy on the eyes and the earth, so you can see more of nature without trashing it. True story. Ed & Lawrence (A.K.A the Birds) #eyewear #familybusiness #designbynature

With the annual announcement of Pantone's Color of the Year (Peach Fuzz for 2024) come the inevitable questions: What does it mean? What are the implications for color trends in brands, fashion, interior design, automotive, music, food, consumer products, etc? Do I really need to buy a Peach colored shirt? Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year was Viva Magenta. Did that mean that magenta-forward brands like Lyft, T-Mobile, or Dunkin' had an advantage over magenta-less brands in 2023? Not really. But there is one Magenta brand that undeniably had it's moment in 2023...

🐰 𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲 🐰 Black and white, colorful or maybe digital? The Hare has been accompanying our brand for 𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀! 👏 Check how our logo has changed over those years ⬇️ #VGBSPL #Vaillant #takingcareofabetterclimate #ITjobs #VaillantGroup

Did you know, today is National Siblings Day? A good excuse for me and Lawrence to reflect on why we work together and what we're working towards. So here's something you already know. The more time we spend in nature, the better we feel and the more likely we are to nurture it. At Bird Eyewear we believe everyone has the right to look epic in a pair of shades without damaging nature What we do is craft gorgeous frames from materials that don't trash the planet. Harnessing nature's strengths to make exceptional eyewear (which is why we give them a lifetime warranty). But we're not just slapping a "green" label on our beautiful Birds and calling it a day. We're also the highest-scoring B Corp in the eyewear industry (which is a big deal to us). It shows we're all in on making a positive impact, socially and environmentally, but it also means we're an open book about our impact, ready to share the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, what's our mission? It's simple: to build you frames that are easy on the eyes and the earth, so you can see more of nature without trashing it. True story. Ed & Lawrence (A.K.A the Birds) #eyewear #familybusiness #designbynature

We are so excited to be part of this collaboration series with Amanda Overs from I Can Make Shoes - The 'Get Inspired' series celebrates different designers & makers by applying their craft to shoes. The whole idea is to inspire the maker community to think outside the box and get creative with their shoemaking 🌟 If you don't know about I Can Make Shoes they are an online shoemaking school, teaching total beginners how to make their own shoes from home. In this project, we worked our magic on making the bat stamp, which they used in combination with our embossing machine to design the leather - and here's the final result! 🌟🦇 The shoes aren't for sale or anything, it's just a fun project to spark your imagination to create one-of-a-kind shoes that you love with new tools 🤩 If you're feeling inspired to make shoes of your own, please give I Can Make Shoes a follow. They have a free shoemaking sample lesson, and an Online Footwear Masterclass that teaches you how to make over 15 different styles of shoes from sandals to sneakers via step-by-step video tutorials 🌟 If you use the code 'METALLICELEPHANT10' - This will give 10% off anything on their website We've absolutely loved this collaboration! And, do let us know what you think of the shoes 😉 #shoemaking #crafting #makeitbritish

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🔥 Canine Design: The Unexplored Opportunity in Retail 🐾 As a designer of products for dogs, I see an unexplored opportunity in retail. Dogs, our loyal companions, deserve more than simple collars or basic leashes. Silent, Powerful Demand: In many households, there are more dogs than children. They are an integral part of our lives, and their needs deserve attention. Why not offer them stylish and functional products? From ergonomic harnesses to orthopedic beds, the possibilities are plentiful. Design Without Borders: Imagine a section in your favorite store dedicated to products for active dogs and their owners. Design knows no bounds, and artistic directors can unleash their creativity. Branding with Pawprint: Nike, Adidas, Puma… Why not create exclusive lines for dogs? Pet owners are loyal and willing to invest in quality products. Imagine a Labrador in a high-tech Nike harness or a French Bulldog with a multifunctional Adidas leash designed for more comfortable urban walks, all with the brand's signature style. Shared Experience, Multiplied Sales: Stores could host launch events for new products for humans and dogs together. An event where everyone finds something special. Instagram photos would multiply, and the dog community would become an ambassador for your brand. In summary, it's time to open the doors of retail to our dogs. The global market for pet products is worth approximately €150 billion and is estimated to grow to €200 billion by 2025. It's time to give them a place in retail! 🛒🐕 - - - - - #weareknn #dogs #design #nike #adidas #puma #PetIndustry #PetBusiness #PetProducts #PetMarketing #Fashion #Retail