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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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Lvly’s Soniya Cooper on customer-conscious marketing, love and retail

Inside Retail

SC: Weve noticed a continuing increase in personalisation, which is what really sets Lvly apart from other flower and gifting brands. For Valentines Day in 2023, we launched two designs for our flower jars with international artist Luke John Matthew Arnold and kick-started our trend of colourful sweary jars. Why do you think this is?

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The Labubu effect: How Pop Mart is leading the blind box economy

Inside Retail

The inherent unpredictability of these items replicates the thrill of receiving an unanticipated gift. Co-creation : Pop Mart works closely with artists to bring their creative visions to life, collaborating to develop characters that reflect their authentic style.

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Selfridges launch 2021 Christmas Windows

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Christmas of Dreams invites visitors to make their dream Christmas come true with Selfridges – from finding perfect gifts for loved ones, to imaginative solution-driven services, dazzling entertainment and over 4,000 experiences to be enjoyed together, both in store and digitally.

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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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Four new flagships for Seven Dials

Retail Focus

The retailer is working with artist Zoe Allen to feature a bespoke Absence of Colour-inspired art installation at the store, and fit out the 650 sq ft space in their signature minimalistic style. . Absence of Colour , the monochrome fashion brand, has opened its flagship location at 54 Neal Street.

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