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“Running is on trend right now”: New Balance expands hybrid retail model

Inside Retail

The New Balance UCC (uncommonly common concept) store is redefining the traditional retail experience by placing people, not products, at the forefront of the retail experience. New Balance sits at the intersection of sports and cultural heritage and its new UCC concept stores aim to reflect that.

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Showfields and the bankruptcy of the ‘most interesting store in the world’

Inside Retail

Showfields made the mistake of over-paying for real estate and then expanding a concept that had rather limited appeal. While Showfields captured a lot of industry attention, it’s always been a concept in search of a strong value proposition.

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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

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. In the campaign’s first week, it received over 1,000 expressions of interest (EOIs). Customers feel like the value proposition is high.

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“Impossible to ignore”: Witchery MD’s plans to capitalise on digital growth

Inside Retail

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. From a design perspective, the new look reflects the evolution of our product and aligns with Witchery’s exit out of men’s and children’s wear.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

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. The traditional concept of Christmas windows will be redefined by the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

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The Adoption of Pop-Up Stores by Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

The concept of pop-up stores has a rich and diverse history, stemming from various cultural and commercial phenomena spanning centuries. Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior Retail Consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer.

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Ferrari’s flagship store in Milan combines heritage and innovation

Retail Focus

Characterised by the new store concept already applied to the first store in Maranello, the Milan store once again weaves together Ferrari’s values of innovation, style and performance to create a Ferrari universe that cleverly combines both the heritage of the brand with a highly contemporary vision. .