Welcome to our weekly edition of The Briefing, sharing innovations, news, and insights that have caught our eye. Thanks to Danielle, Lottie, Paul, Ed, and Michelle for this week’s contributions.
OneBanks launches open banking shop-in-shops within retailers, allowing customers to access services on their own bank's platforms. An innovative way to bring branches back to communities that have lost them https://bit.ly/3d2yr68
A challenge for retailers is repurposing their spaces. Frame discusses front of house v back of house and how stores can become local distribution centres https://bit.ly/31XttRx
In Amsterdam, #Reclamevoorhoreca (Ads for Hospitality) lets you rent windows from bars and restaurants to advertise. A smart initiative to support this struggling sector https://bit.ly/3s29N9Q
Working with Age UK, Cadburys replaces the words Dairy Milk with parts of stories from older people, with full versions online. A fun way to highlight those who can go a week without speaking to another person https://bit.ly/2Q8TydE
Anya Hindmarch to open the ‘Village’ a group of 5 stores in London. The Plastic, Labelled and Bespoke Stores will each specialise in her collections with The Village Hall for pop-ups and then the Anya Café. Brave move to create a family of spaces as a brand hub https://bit.ly/3uECk7d
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