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Victorinox unveils its London flagship store featuring the new designconcept. The move to Oxford Street reflects the brand’s growing influence in the UK retail space, whilst the new store with the revamped designconcept brings together the Victorinox values of quality, functionality, innovation and iconic design with refined details.
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Lladró has announced the opening of a new store in New York, the first in the US with the brand’s new concept. This new retail concept is dedicated to showcasing Lladró’s most innovative and groundbreaking creative designs and collaborations. Forms and colours are the differentiating elements of the design.
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EE has unveiled its new concept store designed to give customers a more immersive experience combined with expert knowledge. Bridget Lea, MD of Commercial in BT’s Consumer Division, said: “ We’ve created an experiential space where customers can get expert advice, or just have some fun with the very latest technology.
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This neo-surrealist concept, as surprising as it is inspiring, perfectly embodies the fair’s mission: to push the boundaries of commerce, encourage the discovery of unexpected products, and delight visitors at every moment. The open, modular space allowed visitors to explore at their own pace.
The EuroShop trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from 26th February to 2nd March 2023, will showcase the latest developments in retail design, shop fitting and visual merchandising. The offerings range from store architecture, design and planning to displays, sales counters and shopping carts. am to 6.00
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“We are boosting in the market six excellent points of sale, and by early 2023, we will complete the transformation of all these spaces into concepts representing the new Desigual,” he noted. The art gallery concept. This transformation is reflected in its DNA as well. The future outlook. 2023 truly looks like a great year.”.
Leading outdoor sportswear brand Helly Hansen has unveiled its new concept store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The 112sqm marquee store features design touch-points by Sydney based design agency, North + North, and will offer an elevated product assortment. The post It’s always winter in Helly Hansen’s new concept store.
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