Design Week

JULY 28, 2021

Meanwhile the shift to lowercase hopes to convey a “warmer and more approachable dimension to the organisation’s community engagement efforts”, says Weiss. These have been designed from simple, geometric shapes in mind in the hopes of “communicating concepts with as few elements as possible”, he adds.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In the Shop Fitting, Store Design & Visual Merchandising Dimension, visitors will be able to discover the latest trends and innovations in retail design, from modular and temporary design concepts to sustainable store solutions. The lecture programme, available online, will be interpreted into both English and German. am to 6.00

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Retail Focus

APRIL 19, 2022

Curated Makers hosted their first Curated Makers Market on the 19th and 20th of March, showcasing eleven independent local businesses and their handmade products to the shoppers of Trinity Leeds. Curated Makers are now determined to expand their market portfolio and be able to provide cities with more destinations for shopping small.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

With a luxurious and modern retail environment that embraces more of a lifestyle-led, relaxed shopping experience Goldsmiths’ Lincoln showroom features a whole new interior design concept and an exceptional showcase of luxury timepieces from the most prestigious brands in Swiss watchmaking alongside world-renowned fine jewellery brands.

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Retail Focus

MAY 4, 2021

Retail design agency UXUS have announced the details of Clinique Laboratories, a new retail concept developed in collaboration with globally renowned skincare and cosmetics brand Clinique. The new retail concept which launched in Shenzhen in December 2020, illustrates the science behind every Clinique product.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This revitalised space offers customers an immersive beauty experience where they can explore our extensive product range, services and engage with the latest beauty tech elements. ES: Sephora’s Australian store fit-outs are carefully curated to resonate with the local market while maintaining the brand’s global identity.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The open concept creates a space where consumers can shop cross-category to match their personal style.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Smthgood isn’t just another online shopping destination; it’s actually harnessing the power of gamification, engagement and loyalty to incentivise consumers to make more thoughtful purchases. We want to advocate ethical consumerism differently through a discovery led, gamified user journey on our mobile app,” he noted.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Most recently, on September 10, Finnish lifestyle brand Marimekko opened ‘ Marimekko Concept Store’ on the mall’s ground floor. Is Marimekko Concept Store really a concept store? It has been open for more than two years and is a clearly distinct retail concept leveraging the Marimekko brand.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Education and engagement According to Nunes, education and consumer engagement are key elements for all the campaigns at its impact retail store. Visitors can see and feel new material innovations and purchase sustainable denim products from a curated range of retailers,” she stressed.

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RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Welcome to the world of crafting a unique brand identity and customer engagement in retail. This isn’t just about selling products; it’s about creating a brand that people genuinely want to engage with. Independent retailers must meticulously curate this identity to carve a niche in the competitive market.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

These meticulously curated displays are more than just aesthetics, they convey a diverse range of messages that encompass product offerings, discounts, overall ambiance, and brand identity. Retailers are no longer using static displays; now they use cutting-edge technology like augmented reality and interactive elements to engage passersby.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The new 23,000 sq ft store will feature Woman, Man and Kids collections over two floors to showcase ZARA’s very latest brand image, with flowing curved lines running through the space to enable continuous engagement with the designs on display. The store, located on Cheapside, is set to open in Autumn 2021.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The concept of pop-up stores has a rich and diverse history, stemming from various cultural and commercial phenomena spanning centuries. By eschewing the permanence of traditional stores, pop-ups enable luxury brands to transcend geographical constraints and engage with diverse demographics in unique settings. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Another use is in loyalty programs where they enhance the concept of pay with rewards – transactions can occur instantly without the need for later reconciliation, and retailers can more dynamically personalise rewards based on previous transactions.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It follows a move last year to reopen its ION Orchard, Plaza Singapura and Orchard Central stores as Uniqlo Towns , a retail destination concept that offers shoppers varied experiences, from sustainability to local arts and culture. At the same time, we endeavour to find new ways to engage and uplift our customers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2024

Digital customer, digital store’ “The concept of digital customers in China is completely different to anything I had come across working in the US and Europe in grocery, where [retailers] see digital customers as diluters of margin that cost us a lot of money,” Spurrell recalled. We are trying to build a community around our brand.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us Asia is shifting away from traditional retail formats, introducing a series of innovative concept stores across Asia, as it seeks to tap into the lucrative ‘kidult’ segment. We are transforming our brand experience to deepen our engagement with kids and kidults in Asia,” Leo Tsoi, CEO at Toys ‘R’ Us Asia, told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Up until now, our [direct-to-consumer] DTC [offering] has been exclusively digital, so it felt like the right moment to meet customers in person and engage with them directly. Pop-ups also create buzz and a sense of urgency, which can be powerful for consumer engagement.

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Inside Retail

JULY 2, 2024

As high-end retailers seek to capture and hold onto the 1 per cent shopper’s attention, Saks Fifth Avenue is ramping up its personalised shopping concept, Fifth Avenue Club. If a brand is not performing to the best of its ability, then it will be replaced by a brand that consumers are more likely to engage with and be enticed to shop from.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Jenner-Leuthart said that Belles had been considering the crowdfunding concept for a few years, but the timing is now right – with a new location set to open in Adelaide early next year. We see crowdfunding as a way to engage these customers, and include them as part of our journey as we grow and expand further.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

His latest work, which captures the essence of Diptyque’s history through a dynamic garden concept, will be a centrepiece of the store’s new facade. She said the design elements in the store have been carefully curated to provide a sensory journey for customers. These objects are thoughtfully curated to enhance living spaces.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

A new concept store opens at Doncaster Westfield shopping centre today, the first of two to open in Victoria this month, with more than 50 additional sites selected as part of a national roll-out. The brand builds on GRBA’s House cooking, dining and entertaining stores with the introduction of bed linen, bath and living ranges.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Their ability to create highly curated experiences that are tailored to regional tastes, cultural preferences, and local consumers is made possible by this approach. Brands that invest in understanding their regional nuances, fostering brand loyalty, and emotional engagement make customers feel valued.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The launch of the swim capsule coincides with Sportscraft’s In The Roundhouse collaboration that centres around the same concept and stars the flower motif used in the brand’s resort collection. The Sportscraft brand is sold in over 200 freestanding and concession stores nationally.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Immersive luxury retailing, which utilises cutting-edge technology and innovative design to create engaging, multisensory environments for customers, is a transformative approach to high-end shopping experiences. It goes beyond curating a shopping experience that is highly exclusive and personalised. By Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Change in retail mix to adapt to changing consumers’ preferences According to Liow, retailers are implementing strategic changes to their store concepts, moving beyond purely transactional spaces to create dynamic environments that foster community engagement and offer immersive experiences.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2021

This could be a play by Amazon to engage those people,” Flanders said. “I Real customer loyalty is tactile, a lived experience in-store, human to human, and when executed well, vastly more engaging than the transactional online process,” Umbers said.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2022

Consumer engagement by specific channels will ebb and flow, but retail will always be omnichannel. Retailers need to understand the different points at which their customers choose to engage with them and all their retail channels. Omnichannel is not a new concept. Omnichannel persistence. Where do retailers begin?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2022

Adelaide-based footwear specialist Sportitude won the major gong at the recent Retailer Awards for its store design concept. Curated apparel and accessories are displayed on minimalist steel racks that are easy to move. The post Here’s why SA-based Sportitude won store design concept of the year appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2021

During the pandemic, the Australian womenswear brand Witchery turned 50, but rather than kicking back to party, the retailer revved its omnichannel strategy and worked on a new physical store concept. We were able to engage our store teams to assist with online fulfilment.

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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2024

Pop-up retail has emerged as a dynamic and innovative approach to marketing and brand engagement in recent years. This unique concept involves the creation of temporary, highly experiential marketing environments that serve a multitude of objectives for brands. Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 16, 2023

With the customers’ increased demand for novelty and uniqueness, brands could be inclined to present concepts that meet their needs. Crafting brand narratives through popup stores can be an effective strategy to engage customers, create buzz, and build a unique brand experience. Crafting brand narratives through pop-up stores.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 23, 2023

Luxury brands are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage their clientele and reinforce their exclusivity. One avenue that has gained significant traction is the concept of pop-up stores. Events: Pop-up stores serve as platforms for hosting events that engage consumers beyond shopping.

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Retail Focus

JULY 3, 2024

The new luxury paradigm The concept of luxury, which has traditionally been associated with exclusivity, high quality, and frequently a high price point, is now intertwined with the principles of sustainability and the circular economy. Furthermore, luxury brands have the potential to educate and engage their customers on sustainability.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Raffles City Singapore has welcomed an exciting slate of international brands with new and exclusive concepts. The new stores at the iconic luxury mall are designed to expand its lifestyle, beauty and food and beverage offerings so shoppers can get a taste of specially curated merchandise and unique shopping experiences.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

New store openings are expected to increase customer engagement by making the brand more accessible to a wider community of new and existing shoppers, and allowing for products, culture and events to be showcased. LSKD recently took this concept on the road with its BAF (Big As F*ck) Bus, a pop-up on wheels.

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