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How New Balance is stepping into sneaker resale with Reconsidered launch

Inside Retail

Earlier this month, American footwear brand New Balance announced the launch of its new resale program, Reconsidered. An ​​​​in-store trade-in program is being piloted at eight New Balance retail locations before scaling into more US stores later this year. New Balance is just the latest fashion brand to hop onto the resale trend.

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Japanese label Descente taps into Southeast Asia’s high-end sportswear industry 

Inside Retail

Its products feature technology such as Motion 4D, movement mapping, and thermal circulation systems. Throughout its history, Descente has expanded beyond skiing into cycling, running, golf, training, and high-end functional apparel. Further reading, JD Sports’ Andre Loong on the brand’s Southeast Asia playbook.

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When Balenciaga met Fortnite: Why luxury and gaming are joining forces

Inside Retail

Several items from the physical collection are already circulating on secondary marketplace StockX. Maintaining a brand’s reputation and couture aesthetic while mixing it with popular culture trends is a difficult balancing act; it’s no surprise that some of these campaigns don’t land.

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Gentle Monster opens HAUS SHANGHAI

Retail Focus

Themed ‘CIRCULATION,’ various installations and artwork fill the 2nd floor, and the exhibitions at the ends of the floor provide both visual and auditory stimulation, demonstrating the brand’s experimental spirit by infusing strange tension and rhythm into the space. HAUS SHANGHAI’s 4th floor is China’s first Tamburins Flagship store.

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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

Inside Retail

The influence of social media and TikTok in particular has resulted in a noticeable uptake of supplements such as probiotics, which have attracted attention with viral videos showcasing the benefits of probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes for promoting gut balance and overall well-being.

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How to Organize a Commercial Space? Distribution and Circulation Strategies in the Design of Stores and Premises

Arch Daily

Image © Yongjoon Choi Within the realm of commercial architecture, the design of spatiality can adopt multiple approaches, conceiving proposals that achieve a balance between aesthetics and functionality. Hyundai Seúl Store / Burdifilek.

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Thoughtful Office Design Can Address Modern Challenges With Purpose And Meaning

All Work

Tasked with relocating two business units into one space, the team focused on creating a connected, inclusive and balanced environment. Key elements included: Wider circulation spaces: Designed to allow easy navigation for all users, regardless of mobility. Global consulting firm, London designed by M Moser.

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