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Curating community: Retail’s answer to the loneliness crisis

Inside Retail

The curated highlight reels on such platforms lead to feelings of inadequacy, which can drive people to distance themselves from their community. Gen Z’s shopping patterns present a great opportunity for stores to become vibrant community hubs and interesting third spaces. Good third spaces reflect and celebrate their neighbourhoods.

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Clarins ANZ MD Jerome Bellony on the beauty brand’s new concept store in Sydney

Inside Retail

IR : What is the retail plan for Clarins ANZ and how has this changed from the previous retailer-led approach? JB: While we highly value our retail partners, the introduction of the DTC boutique represents a pivotal step in evolving our approach. Are global Clarins stores a new concept too?

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“Not surprised”: Experts react to Amazon’s reported department store plan

Inside Retail

So I’m not surprised by the move,” Facioni told Inside Retail. The Wall Street Journal offered few details about the look and feel of the stores Amazon is reportedly planning to open. I think Amazon will try to bring another level of technology to the retail space, whether that be self-checkouts or even no checkouts,” Flanders said.

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

Inside Retail

In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan. We recently opened the doors on the first of our new store formats at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney, and the site truly embodies our vision for the future of physical retail spaces.

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Beare Park founder Gabriella Pereira reveals her pop-up strategy 

Inside Retail

GP: While I dont envision the Potts Point space becoming a permanent store; the residency concept is something were considering expanding to other cities in the future, both domestically and internationally, as the brand grows. IR : What considerations went into curating the brands customer experience, and how has this manifested in-store?

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Analysis: Why Harvey Nichols’ new NFT retail space is “a wildly clever idea”

Inside Retail

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols recently announced the opening of the first blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) retail space at its Pacific Place Hong Kong store. The innovative concept named ‘HN NFT Vault’, invites customers to browse and purchase digital art NFTs from a curated selection of globally recognised projects.

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Six standout retail spaces, from a double-decker bus to luxury flagships

Inside Retail

It seeks to minimise overstocking and clutter, prioritising open spaces and thoughtfully curated product displays. This story first appeared in the November 2023 issue of Inside Retail Australia magazine. What sets this store apart from competitors is its deliberate design.