Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Canada’s leading book retailer approached Dalziel & Pow to create a concept for a key new opening in Toronto. The entire space is surrounded by an abundance of curated books alongside a dedicated manga & graphic novel zone with space for customers to dwell. Customers can also take photos in front of the Selfie Wall.

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All Work

JUNE 26, 2024

Art in the office improves mental health, reduces stress, and fosters a sense of community and cultural cohesion, making the workplace more enjoyable and collaborative. Amongst many creative methods that companies use to inspire a return to the physical office, well-curated art is especially effective at deepening workers’ sense of community.

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All Work

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Office art curation is becoming a more inclusive, collaborative experience that brings more creativity into office environments — in turn creating a positive workplace culture. Art has always featured in workplaces, but not in the modern and diverse ways it is now. Transformation starts with disruption. Credit: Acrylicize. “I

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

The avant-garde retail space, designed in collaboration with global design powerhouse Gensler, not only introduces a futuristic concept to automotive retail but also sets a new benchmark in sustainability and cultural integration. What truly sets the Porsche Centre Xi’an Chanba apart is its dedication to local cultural integration.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2024

Pharrell Williams brought his vision to life with the Men’s Pre-Fall 2024 Collection, hinting at Hong Kong’s resurgence as a beacon of art and culture. Attract UHNWIs in the art space Last week, the auction house Sotheby’s opened its first retail location, dubbed Maison, in Hong Kong. per cent from 2023 to 2030, reaching HK$125.8

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Retail Focus

APRIL 21, 2023

A first of its kind urban art installation will be displayed in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, which will see established urban artists revamp now-disused retail spaces on the high street to create an immersive exhibition influenced by some of William Shakespeare ’ s best-known sonnets.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Dutch contemporary artist Levi van Veluw , the creator of inaugural window display art for Hermès’ at Nordiska Kompaniet, said, “the window becomes an experience.” So, how do retailers choose the right selection of material and tools for your store’s visual merchandising concepts? Corrosion resistance .

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This state-of-the-art technology offers personalised skin analysis, providing customers with expert advice and product recommendations curated specifically for their skin concerns. ES: Sephora’s Australian store fit-outs are carefully curated to resonate with the local market while maintaining the brand’s global identity.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This immersive space functions not just as a bar or café but also as an art gallery and a meeting spot that pays tribute to the culture of cars, art, and design. The gallery displays curated collections from the Porsche universe, which will rotate every two to three months.

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Design Middleeast

JULY 18, 2024

Sealing its reputation as the go-to destination for luxury hospitality experiences, three groundbreaking concepts are set to launch at ICD Brookfield Place, Dubai, later this year from D.ream, the highly respected, innovative global restaurant group behind acclaimed international venues including Amazonico, Coya, and Zuma.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2022

It was dubbed as the world’s first “Metaversive Experium” in a 5,000 square feet exhibition space with state-of-the-art technology, music and animation that offered visitors a truly immersive experience. Investors had to be convinced that their ‘experience concept’ could be viewed as a business model. An idea was born.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us Asia is shifting away from traditional retail formats, introducing a series of innovative concept stores across Asia, as it seeks to tap into the lucrative ‘kidult’ segment. In Singapore and Malaysia, the company introduced the ‘Toy + Play’ concept. Kidults are adults who purchase toys and collectibles. “We

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Barber Design

DECEMBER 2, 2019

It made us think about the crossover between space, sculpture and art as a way to create immersive experiences in retail, turning stores into memorable destinations. The Art of Retail Experience. Call it ‘The Spectacle Store,’ if you like – the concept store’s luxury upgrade…. Art and Retail Design.

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Dezeen

AUGUST 20, 2023

The Tons store features a variety of "mundane" materials, including concrete breezeblocks and metal cans Formerly an atelier, the two-storey structure was reimagined by NWDS to create a light-filled destination "where high-end fashion meets art and design". The photography is by Ekaterina Izmestieva and Alexandra Ribar.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of pop-up stores has a rich and diverse history, stemming from various cultural and commercial phenomena spanning centuries. Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior Retail Consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 9, 2021

Alongside, a fragrance library will offer a best-in-class selection of fragrance from around the world and a digital state-of-the-art beauty hydration bar will offer complimentary water infusions tailored to compliment customers skincare routines. Frasers House has been curated to offer a full 360 lifestyle shopping experience.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

With captivating custom designs, lounges and bars, art installations and the introduction of their highly successful Bucherer BLUE and Bucherer Fine Jewellery collections to the US market. The cohesive look lays the groundwork for this hybrid store concept where Swiss hospitality and thoughtful brand presentations are key.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Designed to be an intimate boutique shopping experience, the store delivers a carefully curated selection of womenswear and accessories, including handbags and footwear. Special previews of new collections and store-unique products are available, and items are refreshed weekly, creating a highly exclusive offer. 07’s first standalone space.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 2, 2024

Showcasing its signature emphasis on aesthetics, quality and accessibility, the concept will offer products ranging from furniture, soft furnishings, textiles, and kitchenware, all at an affordable price point. We are so excited to open in later this year and introduce our unique ‘hygge’ concept to a brand-new audience.”

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In collaboration with London-based design agency Checkland Kindleysides, Cheaney has debuted a store that blends the character and precision of their award-winning stores in Coal Drops Yard and Jermyn Street with a fresh, high-end concept. Nothing feels rushed or overly commercial.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This event marks not just a renovation but an evolution, offering a refined blend of art and retail, nestled into a space that honours both sustainability and luxury. The revamp also signifies Diptyque’s dedication to supporting the local art scene, spotlighting the creative contributions of Hong Kong’s own Ticko Liu.

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It serves as a prime showcase for premium surfaces and bathroom solutions, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the ideal means to transform their creative concepts into reality.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It goes beyond curating a shopping experience that is highly exclusive and personalised. The multi-sensory approach encompasses soundscapes, curated scents, textured surfaces, and even in-store cafés or bars to engage a broader spectrum of sensory inputs. The post Immersive Retailing.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The lower level, designated as “Casetify Space,” presents curated retail installations that revolve around dynamic concepts. Further reading, When waste becomes art: Behind Casetify’s global activations.

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Design Middleeast

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To achieve this, we not only created a fantastic rooftop bar with a view over the city, but also developed a unique gastronomy concept for Munich.” Throughout the interiors, art plays a key role. Warm contrasts meet a sophisticated blend of modern furniture, curated works of art and elegant textiles.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 31, 2022

A new concept from Homeboy, the award-winning brand behind cocktail bars in Islington and Battersea, The Bottle Cocktail Shop has taken a 714 sq ft unit. Cain also recently announced that New Meta, a new gaming concept, will launch its first physical site in Islington Square. Orme Property acted on behalf of Cain International.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Their ability to create highly curated experiences that are tailored to regional tastes, cultural preferences, and local consumers is made possible by this approach. When a brand weaves local history, art, or craftsmanship into its pop-up stores, it tells a story that resonates with consumers in a deeper way.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2024

There’s a new mall in Singapore with an open-air shopping concept, pet-friendly features and an extensive list of F&B establishments for the discerning customer. Drawing insights from research reports, we identified several upward trends, particularly in food and beverages, wellness, pet ownership, and the arts.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2022

Adelaide-based footwear specialist Sportitude won the major gong at the recent Retailer Awards for its store design concept. Each studio features a state-of-the-art Woodway treadmill that’s synchronised to an on-screen digital avatar running through a cityscape. Inside Retail : What’s the story behind Sportitude?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Following Harrods successful return to Shanghai Fashion Week with ‘The Harrods Hive’, a concept that focused on building stronger connections across the luxury industry in China, Harrods is proud to announce the unveiling of an inaugural pop-up focused on young Chinese design.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The space also doubles as an interior store, selling beautiful curated, individual, and unique decorative objet d’art, antiques and gifts including soft furnishings, paintings, lamps, books, ceramics, and glass. Founder and Owner, Libby Blakey added: “This location feels like our second home and essentially our London flagship.

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Retail Focus

JULY 20, 2023

As luxury brands invest in various areas, they aim to create immersive and unforgettable experiences for their customers with a focus on aesthetics, arts, technology, food and services, collaborations, exhibitions and museums, these brands are taking the concept of luxury pop-up shops to the next level.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Lifestyle retailer Showfields (New York) is opening a concept store, House of Showfields, this week in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. We feature a curation of mission driven products, art, and events that can be found ‘IRL’ [In Real Life] for the first time. Photography: Courtesy of Showfields.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2023

Riding this wave, large-scale retailers are taking notice of the boutique concept. The curation of merchandise is sold with ease of transportation in mind, as the stores are conveniently located to commute close to home with options of delivery for larger pieces.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Raffles City Singapore has welcomed an exciting slate of international brands with new and exclusive concepts. The new stores at the iconic luxury mall are designed to expand its lifestyle, beauty and food and beverage offerings so shoppers can get a taste of specially curated merchandise and unique shopping experiences.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 23, 2023

One avenue that has gained significant traction is the concept of pop-up stores. These ephemeral retail spaces offer a unique platform for luxury brands to captivate their audience and deliver a heightened sense of luxury through carefully curated themes, aesthetics, products, events, and communications.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In keeping with H beauty’s ethos of inclusivity, empowerment, and self-expression, the Harrods buying team, led by Annalise Fard and Mia Collins, has carefully curated a spectacular offering that delivers something for everyone and encourages the H beauty community to play, experiment and celebrate who they are through beauty.

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