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Hourglass Cosmetics opens world-exclusive beauty experience in Selfridges new Beauty Hall

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Artistically balancing a singular, high-contrast marble, the architectural form of the new cosmetics counter design combines unexpected angles and cantilevered intersections with interplays of light. Visually arresting, and designed to standout.

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What retailers can learn from Australia Post’s clever new concept store

Inside Retail

The retail industry might just owe a debt of gratitude to Australia Post’s new Community Hub concept – and not just because it has installed change rooms. The team behind this concept — led by Landini Associates — was given the opportunity to throw out the rules of retail and take a clean-sheet look at how to use floorspace.

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Selfridges is ready to reopen as it unveils its new windows four days early

Retail Focus

Selfridges London will also see the launch of an exclusive Experience Concierge; a new gifting service offering specially curated experience packages; from floristry workshops to indulgent pampering sessions, out of hours children’s parties in the Toy department?and and private screenings at The Cinema at Selfridges (set to reopen soon).

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Balenciaga designer, CEO apologise for ad campaign

Inside Retail

“I want to personally apologise for the wrong artistic choice of concept for the gifting campaign with the kids,” said creative director Demna Gvasalia, known as Demna, in a message posted on Instagram. The storm over the campaign led reality television star Kim Kardashian to review her ties with the label.

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Nespresso is creating an enchanting phygital experience for the senses

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Using augmented reality (AR) and sound technology, the campaign conceptGifts of the Forest” is brought into the pedestrian zone and the motto of this year’s “Festive Campaign” is impressively extended into the digital space. Gifts of the Forest” runs until the end of January 2022.

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Opinion: Say hello to the new face of beauty retail

Inside Retail

‘Small Gestures’ is a feature that allows TikTok users in the US to send promotional gifts and treats to their contacts. The idea was inspired by a social gifting ritual popularly practiced in China and is intended to help users feel connected with friends and family during the pandemic.

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Libby Blakey Design opens seasonal store on Kings Road

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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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