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Curating community: Retail’s answer to the loneliness crisis

Inside Retail

The Covid-19 epidemic brought to light flaws in our social media networks, therefore aggravating this problem. The curated highlight reels on such platforms lead to feelings of inadequacy, which can drive people to distance themselves from their community. Create areas flexible enough to accommodate varying group sizes and activities.

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Mark Ingram Atelier continues to set the standard for what a luxury bridal experience can be.

Retail Focus

Brides from across the nation and beyond come to immerse themselves in its carefully curated space and, if fortunate, to work directly with Mr. Ingram himself. Haos attention to space planning allowed her to craft a layout that balances elegance with functionality, facilitating an experience that is both immersive and meticulously organised.

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Inside the latest luxury and concept store openings in the US

Inside Retail

Walking into the 1172-square-foot space designed by Ringo Studio, consumers are greeted by a 16-foot- long custom table with marble insets, anchored by a dramatic light fixture. The store offers a curated selection of over 100 plant types, from Anthurium Red to Parlor Palm, organised by size, light needs and pet-friendly options.

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Lladró Opens a New Concept Store in New York City

Retail Focus

With a growing number of customers, particularly young adults, investing in their living spaces, the new location and concept will offer them a chance to curate and acquire pieces that speak to their personal design sensibilities. Forms and colours are the differentiating elements of the design.

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Joseph Cheaney’s Gallery-Esque Retail Boutique on New Bond Street is a Testament to a Wider Cultural Shift in Luxury

Retail Focus

Perfectly capturing and expressing the essence of Cheaney’s craft, and displays their footwear with the reverence and curation one might expect in an art gallery. This ethos is also palpable in the design of the New Bond Street store, where the layout and interior elements are carefully curated to encourage exploration and appreciation.

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Why slowing down in stores can drive big sales: The science behind dwell time

Inside Retail

Early brand touchpoints light up the hippocampus like a Christmas tree, helping store memories. If the last thing a shopper remembers is a tedious queue or a faulty self-checkout, your carefully curated experience has gone the way of the plastic bag tax: frustrating and slightly pointless. A dazzling window display? Less great.

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How retailers can build consumer trust by engaging the ‘Five Frames of Mind’

Inside Retail

For instance, when we walk into a cafe, our sensory mind reacts to things like the warmth of the lighting and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, which influences how we perceive the space we are in. How it builds trust: A focus on carefully curating a sensory experience is smart and easy.