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Why delivery is crucial for ecommerce, and what to test

Farfetch, a luxury platform, delivers products seamlessly while StockX, an e-commerce site specializing in authentic footwear, differs in messaging and delivery. As a customer, when you want something, you want it now, and this intensely desired experience makes communication between businesses about delivery times compulsory.
The value strip is essential for e-commerce businesses to message their delivery promise and to explain their offer, reinforcing this message on every page of their site. It gives them an opportunity to explain their free delivery proposition. Consumers are interested in how click and collect and free delivery threshold work.
While for omnichannel retailers, click and collect is an interesting opportunity, understanding customers' attitudes toward delivery methods, costs, and click and collect will enable a business to message them, reflecting their feelings about it. From a business perspective, click and collect can pass on the lack of cost to the customer or business.
Site delivery information is a testing opportunity, and businesses must test their messaging, education, delivery options, and the prominent show of delivery details. Customers always want the free delivery threshold to be lower, forcing businesses to change their cart threshold details and checkup process.
The idea is to let everyone have the same delivery price when they checkout. The delivery process needs to deliberate on returns, and the messaging must strike the right balance between being too upfront and too obvious to prevent customers from having doubts about returning products.
According to a case study, decreasing free delivery thresholds increased profits for a business rather than assuming people will buy more when the free threshold is high. In the cart, the strip informs customers when they have achieved free delivery, and the messaging can be conveyed throughout the customer journey to motivate them to complete the purchase.

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Why you should embrace the ‘outcomes over outputs’ mindset

Embracing the 'outcomes over outputs' mindset is crucial for doing valuable and impactful work.
To have our work valued, we need to articulate how it supports the desired impact.
Focusing on user value unlocks business value and ultimately leads to impact.
The space between outputs and impact requires time, skill, and iteration.

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How to Fix a Slow Mac After Updating to macOS Sequoia

If you’re like me, wondering whether the slowness is because of macOS Sequoia or if it’s just your Mac acting up, here’s what I’ve noticed after updating a few of my Macs to the latest macOS.
Technically, macOS Sequoia isn’t supposed to slow down your Mac. But after testing it on different machines, I’ve noticed that older models, like the iMac Pro (2017) and MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020), seem to struggle more with the update.
If your Mac is feeling a bit sluggish, don’t worry – there are a few things you can try to get it running smoothly.
Restarting clears out temporary files, resets system processes, and can fix those little glitches that pop up when things don’t load quite right after an update.
Like any other operating system, for it to run efficiently, it needs enough free storage space.
And while we’re on the topic of storage space, you’d be surprised how much space your cache files can take up over time.
Keeping your apps up to date is key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
macOS comes packed with cool visual effects like animations, transparency, and motion effects, which make interacting with the UI look smooth and visually appealing.
Your Mac’s startup settings control which apps and services automatically launch when you turn on your computer.
While the methods above require manually adjusting different settings, there are actually Mac apps that can make the whole process a lot easier.

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16 Christmas Gift Ideas to Strengthen Your Business Relationships

Corporate gifting can build a relationship of mutual respect and gratitude throughout the year.
Here are 16 Christmas gift ideas to wow your associates and strengthen your business relationships:
1. Custom notebooks
2. Customized wine glasses
3. Personalized stickers
4. Custom water bottles
5. Custom wall calendar
6. Custom t-shirts
7. Custom jackets
8. Custom hoodies
9. Team clothing
10. Customized scented candles
11. Custom earbud cases
12. Customized laptop cases
13. Customized backpacks
14. Personalized framed posters
15. Personalized Christmas décor items
16. Christmas greeting cards

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Golang Design Patterns: Structural Design

The Adapter pattern allows incompatible interfaces to work together.
The Bridge Pattern separates an abstraction from its implementation.
The Composite Pattern allows you to compose objects into tree structures.
The Decorator Pattern allows behavior to be added to individual objects.
The Facade Pattern provides a simplified interface to a complex subsystem.

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Customer As Competitive Advantage

Focusing on customer experience and satisfaction creates a lasting competitive advantage as loyal customers keep coming back and spread positive word-of-mouth.
Acquiring a new customer can cost five times more than retaining an existing one, making customer loyalty a powerful asset.
Positive word-of-mouth is incredibly powerful because people tend to trust recommendations from others over traditional advertisements.
A customer-centric approach places the needs, preferences, and expectations of the customer at the center of every decision and strategy, leading to higher customer satisfaction rates and improved customer loyalty.
Data analytics makes it possible to personalize products, services, and communications based on individual customer preferences.
Actively listening to customer feedback and using it to drive continuous improvement creates a culture of improvement that benefits both the customer and the business.
Empathy and problem-solving skills are critical for customer service, which is often the first point of contact between the customer and the company.
Loyalty programs that offer unique value beyond just discounts can build emotional connections that make customers feel valued and appreciated beyond a monetary transaction.
Tracking metrics such as NPS, CSAT, and retention rates can measure the effectiveness of customer-focused efforts.
A strong commitment to customer satisfaction is more than a strategy; it’s a path to long-term success and sustainability in any industry.

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translucent metal mesh wraps MARS studio’s sluice gate, echoing mountains and sea in china

MARS Studio reimagines the Xiangshan Sluice Gate situated along the East China Sea.
The design features a translucent metal mesh facade mirroring the surrounding mountains.
The renovation creates a public monument that integrates into the natural landscape.
The project emphasizes the connection between nature, culture, and public space.

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DHaus brings "sense of openness" to Datum House with wall-to-wall skylight

Architecture studio DHaus has used a full-width skylight to draw light into the extension in north London called Datum House.
The design creates a sense of openness in lower ground floor spaces and expands the feeling of spaciousness.
The extension features a spacious living, dining, and kitchen area with large windows overlooking the garden and a full-width skylight.
The exterior of the extension is designed to be in harmony with neighboring buildings, using pale brickwork, earthy plaster, and oak furnishings.

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bottega veneta sculpts sand-colored seats into patterns of sound waves for dubai installation

Bottega Veneta brings 'waves' to OMA-constructed concrete in Dubai
The installation features sand-colored seats shaped into sculptural sound ripples
The event includes sound art and musical performances by six artists
The space is designed by Lebanese architect Carl Gerges in collaboration with Matthieu Blazy

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red cantilevered volumes outline one house design’s shanghai techstorm exhibition hall

One House Design led by designer Fang Lei has created the Shanghai Techstorm Exhibition Hall as an immersive brand and eco-centric experience.
The exhibition hall is inspired by the Daoist concept of ‘Dao giving birth to all things’ that intertwines brand experience, product display, and aesthetic value.
The design layout guides visitors through a journey that displays innovative materials and sustainable energy solutions.
The architectural design created a bold, cantilevered structure using geometric elements and perforated surfaces that create an interplay of light, color, and composition.
Display shelves serve as both carriers of the exhibit and decorative elements, bringing energy and spatial dynamism to the composition.
Vertical metal strips along walls serve both as structural support and as visual unifying elements that emphasize continuity and functionality.
The Shanghai Techstorm Exhibition Hall embodies a balance between spatial flow, brand storytelling, and ecological harmony, uniting the experience of nature, art, and sustainable design under one roof.
A flexible layout invites a mix of dynamic and contemplative interaction with the brand.
The design emphasizes the relationship between people, products, space, and the natural environment.
Sculptural stairwell installations mirror Techstorm's commitment to eco-conscious design.

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How the superyacht industry is approaching sustainability

The superyacht industry, which has seen rapid growth during the pandemic, is under increased scrutiny from climate campaigners due to its outsized environmental impact.
A superyacht can produce up to 7,020 tonnes of CO2 a year and the emissions of the 300 largest superyachts in use is greater than Burundi's 13 million people.
Despite this, seemingly every new superyacht is marketed as a step forward for sustainability, giving rise to accusations of greenwashing.
Efficiency remains a significant issue, and yacht designers have prioritised using narrower shapes that allow vessels to cut more smoothly through the water, or use aluminium to build a lighter hull.
Fuel is the major issue with over 90% of a superyacht's global warming potential contribution coming from burning fossil fuels.
Hybrid engines and green methanol produced from agricultural or municipal waste are becoming more common, while some economic EU funding will be used for the first bi-fuel superyacht, running on green methanol and diesel, to be launched by 2027.
In addition, the industry is experimenting with hydrogen and fuel cell systems, with the first hydrogen-powered superyacht being launched by Feadship in May.
Reducing the environmental impact of superyachts is currently a matter of conscience and organisations such as the Water Revolution Foundation, established in 2018, are attempting to accelerate change.
Mario Biferali has attempted to explore how wealthy clients' desire for enormous ships could be married with a less resource-intensive approach.
Along with enhanced regulation, conscious moral duty is needed to reduce the environmental impact of the superyacht industry which some argue to be unjustifiable in today's world.

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ambiente designer 2025 sets bold direction for hospitality with ‘the lounge – shades of space’

From February 7 to 11, 2025, Ambiente, the renowned global trade fair for the consumer goods industry and for commercial furnishings and fittings, once again turns Frankfurt am Main into a nexus of cutting-edge design.
Ambiente Designer 2025, Fabian Freytag, aims to showcase 'The Lounge – Shades of Space,' a dynamic installation in Galleria 1, promises an immersive exploration of contemporary design and artificial intelligence.
With this edition, Ambiente focuses on hospitality, an area that has been redefined and expanded for 2025 to cater to designers, commercial buyers, and operators seeking functional yet inspiring spaces.
Fabian Freytag, known for his ‘gentle radicalism,’ blends artificial intelligence into his design process, creating interiors that challenge conventional norms.
The event integrates dining halls, interiors, and office design, all converging under a comprehensive ‘Hospitality’ banner and offers a new guide that will direct visitors to exhibitors with targeted expertise in hospitality and contract business.
The fringe program is shaped by overarching themes such as sustainability, design and lifestyle, new work, digitalisation, and the future of retail and is thoughtfully organised around themed days, each featuring multiple award ceremonies.
Ambiente 2025 emphasises its competence as a focal point for the international design scene.
The fair aims to further solidify its role as a primary platform for groundbreaking design in the hospitality and contract business sectors.
Through this special presentation, the fair aims to invite visitors to adopt new perspectives and embrace fresh ideas in the spaces they inhabit.
For hospitality professionals, Monday is designated Hotelier’s Day, while sustainability takes the spotlight on Tuesday with the Sustainable Office Day at the Future of Work Area and the Sustainable Day at the Conzoom Solutions Academy.

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First Stirling Prize winner at risk of demolition in Salford

The first-ever RIBA Stirling Prize winner, the Centenary Building at the University of Salford, designed by Hodder+Partners in 1996, is at risk of demolition.
The building has stood vacant for the past eight years and could be demolished as part of a major redevelopment of the surrounding area called Adelphi Village.
The Twentieth Century Society has recently submitted a listing application to Historic England in a bid to save the building.
The Society has said demolition of the building would be 'wholly irresponsible and unnecessary'.
The building was hailed as a 'dynamic, modern and sophisticated exercise in steel, glass and concrete' by judges when it was awarded the inaugural Stirling Prize.
RIBA board chair Jack Pringle has stated that all Stirling Prize-winning buildings should be considered for listing.
While Heritage England makes its assessment, the demolition of the Centenary Building is currently being backed by a team made up of Salford City Council, the University of Salford and development company English Cities Fund.
According to the Twentieth Century Society, several other significant buildings in the UK are currently under threat.
Demolition of the building would be a test case for the heritage status of previous Stirling Prize winners as the award enters its 30th year.
The partnership claims the building is no longer fit for purpose and has 'ageing infrastructure', although the Twentieth Century Society disputes this.

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Ploum sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset

The Ploum sofa, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset, combines stretchy fabric with button-like detailing to create a unique shape.
The sofa, first released in 2011, focuses on delivering high levels of comfort with its generous proportions and combination of foam and stretchy upholstery.
Ploum's sculptural shape is supported by a tubular steel and wire mesh frame, with upholstery options in quilted fabrics.
Product details: Ploum sofa, designer: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, brand: Ligne Roset, material: steel, high resilience polyurethane Bultex foam, fabric, colours/finishes: wool knit, velvet or polyester blends, dimensions: 2489.2 x 1219.2 x 838.2 millimetres.

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circular voids embrace mexico’s ancestral trees in eco-conscious residence by MCxA group

MCxA Group introduces eco-conscious residence in Mexico.
The Santa María del Oro weekend home in Nayarit, Mexico is designed to integrate with the surrounding landscape and respect the local community.
Circular voids in the structure accommodate and embrace five ancestral trees, serving as natural landmarks.
The residence prioritizes sustainability with minimal environmental impact by using local stone, rainwater collection systems, energy-saving features, and a green roof.

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