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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The retail industry might just owe a debt of gratitude to Australia Post’s new Community Hub concept – and not just because it has installed change rooms. The team behind this concept — led by Landini Associates — was given the opportunity to throw out the rules of retail and take a clean-sheet look at how to use floorspace.

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JUNE 11, 2023

US beauty giant Sephora has brought its ‘Store of the Future’ concept to Shanghai’s East Nanjing Road, the brand’s second globally after launching in Singapore last year. The post Sephora China launches ‘Store of the Future’ retail concept in Shanghai appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Purposefully elevating their product presentation through order and repetition, and housing a luxurious ‘Artistry Bar’ with store-exclusive services – Checkland Kindleysides created a concept that delivers an unforgettable beauty experience to all those who visit.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Asda Pudsey customers will be able to pick up their favourite from a rotating range of freshly poured tipples after Craft on Draft, the fresh craft beer, cider and cocktail concept opened at the Asda Pudsey store in Leeds. The post Asda welcomes fresh draught beer, cider and cocktail concept appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Today, the company has announced they are taking this concept one step further by opening the doors this fall to a radically different 16,000 ft 2 shopping experience. This new urban concept store at The Well in the King West neighbourhood of Toronto marks an evolution for the brand.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2025

Inside Retail : How did you come up with the concept for Fishwife? BM: Weve seen continuous growth in online gifting, so we will continue to lean into this with some really exciting gifting options. IR : What is an area(s) of opportunity Fishwife plans to tap into in the year ahead?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2025

While traditional celebrations like romantic dinners out and gifts of flowers, chocolates and jewellery remain prevalent or even dominant, there is a noticeable shift towards more personalised and experience-based celebrations. Categories for Valentines Day gifting have, therefore, been gradually expanding.

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Retail Focus

MAY 21, 2021

Inspired by the British cafe of old but reimagined with the finest ingredients, and some trademark Anya humour, the Cafe offers a selection of specially created AH cakes and biscuits, designed to eat in or be taken away as gifts. The Village Hall. The post Anya Hindmarch launches new shopping village appeared first on Retail Focus.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Lark London, one of the first ‘Lifestyle Boutiques’ in London and run by Dominic and Priya Aurora-Crowe, takes a family-oriented and personal approach, rejecting the often-exclusive buying format of boutique retail concepts.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 17, 2024

Canada’s leading book retailer approached Dalziel & Pow to create a concept for a key new opening in Toronto. Capsule lifestyle departments are spread around the perimeter, Manga (the coolest in Toronto), Art & Design, Travel, Lifestyle, Cookery…all categories combine the book offer with complementary gifting and accessories.

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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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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. In Singapore and Malaysia, the company introduced the ‘Toy + Play’ concept. Kidults are adults who purchase toys and collectibles. “We

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APRIL 8, 2021

Selfridges London will also see the launch of an exclusive Experience Concierge; a new gifting service offering specially curated experience packages; from floristry workshops to indulgent pampering sessions, out of hours children’s parties in the Toy department?and and private screenings at The Cinema at Selfridges (set to reopen soon).

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DECEMBER 4, 2022

“I want to personally apologise for the wrong artistic choice of concept for the gifting campaign with the kids,” said creative director Demna Gvasalia, known as Demna, in a message posted on Instagram. The storm over the campaign led reality television star Kim Kardashian to review her ties with the label.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Set across two storeys, the new Glasshouse Street concept store, located off Regent Street and a minute’s walk from Piccadilly Circus, will feature an extended seated area, with a luxurious range of nuts, chocolate, coffee and more.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The entrepreneurial couple spoke with Inside Retail about launching their luxury gifting company , plans for building up the brand in the year ahead, and how they maintain a peaceful work-life balance. Inside Retail : How did you come up with the concept for Venus e Fleur?

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

Using augmented reality (AR) and sound technology, the campaign concept “Gifts of the Forest” is brought into the pedestrian zone and the motto of this year’s “Festive Campaign” is impressively extended into the digital space. Gifts of the Forest” runs until the end of January 2022.

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JULY 6, 2023

This unique concept will feature endless culinary treats, bright visuals, the newest Angry Birds Games and interactive technology, and the coolest-ever themed shopping experience.

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JANUARY 12, 2025

Coupled with Japan’s deep cultural appreciation for heritage brands, as well as craftsmanship, gifting, and a passion for specialty beverages, these factors give us great confidence that now is the right time to bring the full Bacha Coffee experience to Japan, to further captivate new Japanese customers.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

‘Small Gestures’ is a feature that allows TikTok users in the US to send promotional gifts and treats to their contacts. The idea was inspired by a social gifting ritual popularly practiced in China and is intended to help users feel connected with friends and family during the pandemic.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It also has redesigned the store concept, model and design, inclusive of its look and feel. Customers can enjoy Koko Black on a daily basis and, rather than it being only available as an exclusive or special gift, [it] now has gifting for all occasions.”. Big guys knocking.

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APRIL 2, 2024

Søstrene Grene Festival Place will deliver the family-owned brand’s range of Scandinavian-inspired homeware and gifts. Showcasing its signature emphasis on aesthetics, quality and accessibility, the concept will offer products ranging from furniture, soft furnishings, textiles, and kitchenware, all at an affordable price point.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Delivering a new facet to The Yards’ eclectic tenant mix, the destination is extending its beauty offer, with Townhouse providing a premium concept which elevates and redefines the nail salon experience. The gift includes a selection of products from Charlotte Tilbury, Chantecaille, SLIP, 111 Skin, Caudalie & Skinworks. .

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Inside Retail

JULY 2, 2024

Prospects in Asia Prospects for store openings in Asia would seem to be huge, particularly considering the membership-based retail/wholesale concept is still not deeply embedded into the culture. What is there already hasn’t exactly set the world on fire, despite a number of companies having given the concept a shake.

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JULY 22, 2021

Each department has its own design concept with a common element pulling it all together. Every Palacio store is unique, every store is a flagship, and every store is a gift to the community.”. Palacio is one of the few retailers where the task of the designers is to inspire and delight,” Zaballero explains.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

We are so excited for the next few months ahead as we welcome even more visitors and offer them the perfect opportunity to shop small for their Christmas gifts too!” Our makers are busy making more stock as we speak. Megan Jones, CEO and Founder of Curated Makers.

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MARCH 17, 2022

They invited retailers to explore the possibilities of each trend at an exciting industry event through 3D window displays, innovative materials, creative concepts and mood boards. . Last year, Pinterest found a 50-per-cent increase in searches for sustainable Christmas decorations and a 35-per-cent increase for sustainable gift ideas. .

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

We’re excited to accommodate our Lush Spa concept within this space and look forward to providing an oasis of calm within central London where our customers can slow down to speed up. Customers will also be introduced to Lush’s latest tech invention on November 3rd, the Lush Bath Bot.

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MARCH 12, 2024

“You could say we’re like a florist, but you get to eat our bouquets when they arrive, so it’s a product that combines the best of gift-giving and floral giving in one delivery,” Edible Blooms co-founder and managing director, Kelly Jamieson, said. Strawberries are dipped in chocolate and presented in a gift box. “We

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MAY 28, 2024

The 14,546 sq ft Festival Place store incorporates the brand’s distinct Scandi aesthetic and unique in-store experience, with the opening marking the continued rollout of the ‘Retail for the Senses’ concept.

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APRIL 21, 2024

Pre-pandemic he was targeting small production runs of products overseas tourists could buy as souvenirs or gifts, like handmade mahjong sets. Two sticks balanced on a vertical triangle move constantly, thanks to metal, magnetics precision “and physical concepts derived from Chaos Theory” spokeswoman Rebecca Chen told us.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

It also prompts people who may not have thought of buying gifts from a pawnbroker before to consider it as a way to gift something unique to a friend or loved one. This campaign taps into this trend and highlights the benefits of buying pre-loved jewellery as a unique gift.”.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The first location will be an indoor playground at Orchard’s Cineleisure, which will offer sporty concepts like rock-climbing, which are designed for children, teens and adults alike. We aim to offer a holistic experience that combines entertainment and retail with a ‘store in store’ concept.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If you consider candles, for example, or homewares gift sets, they are often stocked on shelves in boxes. If they are packed in nice boxes which make them look and feel more expensive, people are more likely to be receptive, especially for gifting.” It’s all about finding a reason to use it for something else.

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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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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Leading beauty pioneer, Sherrille Riley, has launched her first concept store, Beauty Edit Mayfair, the ultimate shopping destination for clean beauty enthusiasts in the heart of London.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Personal Gifting Service. Add the final exquisite touch to your chosen luxury or surprise a loved one with an elegantly wrapped gift box, a personal message and a wide choice of ribbons made from recycled materials. A cosy corner to rest, seek expert advice from a Team Member and unwind with signature Hand & Arm massages.

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