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

Inside Retail

If 2024 was all about pop-ups , in 2025, it would appear that retailers are leaning into third spaces. Whether through design, curated menus, or experiences, these spaces help communicate a brands narrative while also addressing digital fatigue and noise from the cluttered platform online. The idea of a third space in retail isnt new.

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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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El Departamento designs Fake Gods’ first flagship store

Retail Focus

Technological materials, immersive design and biblical narrative transform the space into the brand’s new meeting point for its growing community. Mannequins, encapsulated in glass display cases, become central pieces functioning as artistic exhibits.

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How artist Jason Krugman turns power into striking light sculptures

Design Wanted

Jason Krugman’s mesmerizing light sculptures feature wire mesh forms studded with thousands of hand-soldered LED bulbs. We spoke to the designer after he recently winning a LIT Lighting Design Award for his project, Capella Basket. Why focus on sculptural lighting? This is what gives people pleasure about my work.

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Onitsuka Tiger Opens its World’s Largest Flagship Store on London’s Regent Street

Retail Focus

The space has been designed to resemble a brand art gallery where customers can fully enjoy the world of Onitsuka Tiger. A showroom and gallery space in the basement will be used to support local creators and global artists and provide a variety of experiences that connect the brand with London culture.

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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. . Joining the line-up is creative community empowerment organisation, My Runway Group , in a 964 sq ft space at 29 Neal Street.

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

Retail Focus

A focus on materials creates an open, flexible space with visual contrasts, a central Bally Haus feature. Light and dark marble flooring meets earthy, red stones, terracotta shelving displays and natural millwork. Later this year, the store will exhibit sculptural pieces by London-based artist Zuza Mengham.

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