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New store concept signals start of more elevated era for Wittner: CEO

Inside Retail

Premium and unique touches, such as marble accents, linen curtains, full-height mirrors, designer furniture and hand-crafted paper pendant lights created by local artists, convey a luxurious look and feel and signal the start of a new, more elevated era for the 110-year-old footwear brand, according to Wittner CEO Catherine Williamson. “I

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

Retail Focus

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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Why third spaces are the retail trend to tap into in 2025

Inside Retail

The concept was originally coined by American sociologist Ray Oldenburg in his 1989 book, The Great Good Place , and refers to places beyond work and home where people gather and connect. If 2024 was all about pop-ups , in 2025, it would appear that retailers are leaning into third spaces.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

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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El Departamento designs Fake Gods’ first flagship store

Retail Focus

In this project, the creative team worked around a provocative and nuanced concept: a contemporary reinterpretation of the Garden of Eden, conceived as an immersive space that invites reflection on the relationship between human, divine and digital realms.

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Curating community: Retail’s answer to the loneliness crisis

Inside Retail

The concept of “third spaces” is defined as social venues different from home (the first space) and work (the second space), where individuals may assemble, mix and grow relationships. The Covid-19 epidemic brought to light flaws in our social media networks, therefore aggravating this problem.

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Bally Unveils A New London Flagship on Regent Street, Celebrating its 170-Year Heritage

Retail Focus

Boasting a columned façade and windows framed by antique trim, the boutique sees the latest installation of the global Bally Haus concept, driving synergy among the company’s retail outposts. Light and dark marble flooring meets earthy, red stones, terracotta shelving displays and natural millwork. Nicolas Girotto, Bally CEO.

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