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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

Inside Retail

Discount supermarket Aldi is making a push into convenience with the opening this week of a Corner Store concept in North Sydney. Reports of the new store concept circulated in May after the retailer submitted an application to North Sydney Council. Local concept grows in the UK. Back to its roots.

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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.

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From triathlons to trimesters: ex-2XU colleagues launch new maternity brand

Inside Retail

TheRY is a similar concept,” Davenport told Inside Retail. TheRY launched online in April 2022 with a range of graduated compression socks and leggings that have been medically tested and approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to improve circulation, as well as breastfeeding-friendly bamboo tops.

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New Trends in Restaurant Design Cater to Diners’ Needs

VMS

At Dauphine’s, the outdoor patio is central to the New Orleans-inspired concept. The Freshman uses materials along with specific circulation paths to transform from a morning coffee stop to an evening dining destination. that idea brings the concept of The Freshman to life. Nature is always needed and healing,” says Lin.

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Vaga Arquitectura and Pistache Ganache wrap Brazilian store in undulating "membrane"

Dezeen

In contrast to the coral walls, plush dark blue carpet – experienced after customers remove their shoes when they enter – directs circulation between the spaces and leads to the secluded Blue Room in the back corner offering "an immersive and automated experience, with controlled sound, light, and temperature."

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“Great momentum”: Ebay launches fashion fund to empower circular economy

Inside Retail

We need new players to come in, and bring in new tools that can keep clothing in circulation for longer,” she said. Press is also encouraged by the rising popularity of the second-hand market, particularly among Gen Z: the demographic that appears to be most on board with this concept.

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First Asia Pacific Adidas Flagship in Myeongdong, Seoul

Retail Focus

Featuring the “Home of Sport” concept, adidas has opened its first Asia Pacific flagship store in the unique and bustling shopping district Myeongdong, a must-visit spot in South Korea. Among them, a primary goal is to creatively translate the brand concept into spatial expression with local characteristics.

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