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Why Hong Kong kidswear retailer Retykle chose the UAE for its next act

Inside Retail

The founder added the company is actively exploring additional physical locations and partnerships in the region. The potential for re-circulation is massive if the infrastructure exists. But entering a new geography, especially one with as many regulatory, logistical and cultural nuances as the UAE, is not without its friction.

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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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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

Inside Retail

Reports of the new store concept circulated in May after the retailer submitted an application to North Sydney Council. ” Australian retail expert and QUT professor of marketing Gary Mortimer believes that while local stores have shown promise throughout the pandemic, location is critical to success. Smaller-formats work.

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The new Vegas Sports showroom creates a quirky, exploratory shopping experience for sports lovers

Retail Focus

The new showroom for Vegas Sports, located in Sector 29, Gurgaon, is a play haven for kids and sports lovers alike. The design scheme employs subtle, subliminal hints that encourage people to explore the space: ample circulation space, and nooks that unfold within a meandering layout. .

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Weddings in Asia are serious business. Here’s what it means for retailers

Inside Retail

So much so, that the phrase “Marrying my true love wearing Vera Wang” has become a popular catchphrase circulating on Chinese social media sites. Many of these locations were were centred near beach-side resorts in Hua Hin, Phuket, Pattaya and the surrounding islands. This can be largely attributed to Gen Z’s shift in values.

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Offhand Practice designs second-hand bookshop in Shanghai to mimic greengrocer

Dezeen

The store, which also carries pre-owned fashion, is located on the first and second floor of a three-storey building on Shanghai's buzzy Anfu Road. The Deja Vu Recycle Store is located in Shanghai's Anfu Road. Both levels have an open-plan layout with circulation routes defined by shelving and clothes rails.

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Linehouse creates greenhouse-informed food market in Shanghai

Dezeen

Named Foodie Social, the 2,000-square-metre food market is located within the Hong Shou Fang community – a residential area in Shanghai's Putuo district known for its classic "longtang" laneway architecture. The duo won the emerging interior designer of the year category at the 2019 Dezeen Awards.

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