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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 08 images APRIL 2019 Follow us on social media: @imagesmaguk AS Colour to open first UK retail store in Shoreditch AS Colour is opening its first UK retail store in Shoreditch, London, this summer. Work starts on the 7,000 sq m site in April, and it is expected to open in June/July. All retail products sold in the store will be identical to the wholesale range, with the store doubling as a London showroom where decorators can send potential customers to view the range and see the products at full RRP prices. “With prior notice, imprint customers can also arrange bespoke visits for themselves or their clients, where the manager will take time to show and explain the range,“ said AS Colour. The address of the new shop is 50 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP. The trendy Shoreditch area of London was chosen because it fits well with the brand‘s identity, said AS Colour, as it is populated by the “18-35 demographic, hipster – ie people who eschew traditional mainstream brands and are independent of thought“. The fit out will be identical to the brand‘s 17 Australian and New Zealand shops and will be managed by an experienced store manager who is relocating from New Zealand. www.ascolour. co.uk PRINT SHOP POOCHES #41 Monty Whether it‘s pedigree pups or mangy mutts, decorators‘ dogs are valued members of staff at embroidery and print shops from Barking to Furness. This month we have Monty from Flood Print, Powys Full name: Monty Breed: Jack-a-bee [Jack Russell/ beagle cross] cross staffy Age: Four years old Time at company: Four years Job title: General dogsbody Job description: Clearing up after lunch, chewing spray tack lids Special skills: Guarding the conveyor dryer (keeping warm) Favourite colour: Pantone 7527C – bone white www.flood-print.co.uk AS Colour is opening its first UK store in Shoreditch Xpres introduces water bottle and cushion covers Xpres has launched new dye sub products for 2019, including the Stainless Steel Water Bottle (XP5211). Aimed at those who want to reduce the use of plastic products, the bottles are available in five colours and have been in high demand, reported the company. Also new are the 100% polyester Linen Effect Cushion Cover (XP5206) and the Canvas Effect Cushion Cover (XP5207). www.xpres.co.uk