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Robots in retail: Balancing automation with the human touch

Inside Retail

In contrast, when robots are used correctly to add a sense of competitive advantage to staff, workers are liberated from repetitive tasks and given the freedom to engage creatively, whether that’s designing in-store displays, creating engaging promotions, or coming up with fresh ideas to enhance the customer experience.

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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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Hermes’ third-quarter sales grow across all markets

Inside Retail

. “In a more complex economic and geopolitical context, the group continues its development with confidence, thanks to the highly integrated artisanal model, the balanced distribution network, the creativity of collections and the loyalty of clients,” said the company.

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El Departamento designs Fake Gods’ first flagship store

Retail Focus

Inside, neoclassical columns in a vibrant orange tone not only serve as visual support for these capsules but also introduce a dynamic contrast with predominant materials like acrylic and stainless steel. These vitrines, surrounded by natural vegetation evoking a contained paradise, elevate the space to an almost museum-like imaginary.

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Collecting first-party data is critical to retail success. Here’s why

Inside Retail

Getting it wrong can damage the customer experience He warns brands to balance obtaining information from visitors with overdoing the communications. “If In contrast, a mattress brand might see a customer once every four or five years. “The difference is between doing it good and doing it great.

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Forte Forte's first US store features golden changing rooms and balancing stones

Dezeen

Light fixtures inspired by James Turrell artworks, balancing stones, and a circular golden changing room feature in the interiors of fashion brand Forte Forte 's Los Angeles boutique. Vattilana called the design "an ineffable balance of the geometric and the organic". The store features a sage green enamelled metal facade.

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Management software Resource Guru rebrands to restore “harmony and balance”

Design Week

The core set of geometric shapes illustrate “the brand principles of harmony and balance”, according to the designer. He adds: “We asked him to make the illustrations mystical, quirky and fantastical with rich deep colours and plenty of contrast.” ” [link].

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