Retail Focus

JUNE 18, 2024

In a bid to support people and planet, Shoplight is producing a Retail Trust Edition of each of its bio-polymer retail lighting products in partnership with the Retail Trust. With a subtle or more noticeable nod to the Retail Trust, each product sold from the range will result in a 2% donation to the Retail Trust.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

If you think lighting installation is the final step in a beautifully lit retail environment, think again. Although it can be easily missed, light focusing is a final step that is key to making retail lighting more purposeful and impactful. Light focusing is a skill that depends on instinct and experience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Born in Sydney, designed in Auckland and made in New Zealand, luxury home fragrance brand Ecoya has arrived at Martin Place, the heart of the new Metro retail precinct in Sydney. Having these these stores, we’re able to showcase the brand in its best light, and give customers a real brand immersion experience,” Barnes said.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In April 2023, Mrówka Greenhouse, the flagship garden centre of the esteemed Mrówka PSB DIY chain, opened its doors in Międzyrzecz, Poland, showcasing a cutting-edge lighting design by TRILUX. It is also an excellent way to save on lighting costs.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Its uber-cool online presence is coming through strongly in its growing number of bold, bright, and visually impactful physical retail spaces. Shoplight is delighted to be working with fellow B Corp Ace & Tate, helping them deliver lighting that complements its recognisable interiors and branding.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Bicester Collection, created and operated by Value Retail, is a family of 11 luxury shopping destinations in Europe, the UK and China, and soon in the US. Locations include distinguished retail spaces like Maasmechelen Village near Brussels, Kildare Village near Dublin, and Bicester Village near London.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Visual Merchandising and Display Show returns to London on 9th and 10th April 2025 , offering a two-day showcase of the latest innovations, trends, and solutions for retail professionals. The event creates a collaborative space where designers, retailers, and industry experts can connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships.

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Dezeen

JUNE 18, 2021

Google has opened its first physical retail space in New York's Chelsea , designed by architecture studio Reddymade to include cork furniture and recycled materials. Google Store's interior features warm materials and lighting. Lighting designer: Reveal Design Group. Contractor: Michilli.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Today’s highly competitive retail scenario places the prime concern of customer satisfaction and loyalty in the creation of an immersive and engaging shopping experience. Lighting can be used as a modulator of ambience, guiding customer behaviour, and even influencing buying decisions.

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Retail Focus

MAY 12, 2022

If you have your own brick-and-mortar retail space, now is the time to invest in making it as welcoming and eye-catching as possible. Footfall across the retail sector is picking up rapidly and is soon on track to surpass pre-2020 levels. Follow these DIY hacks to completely revitalize your retail space.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Known for its unwavering commitment to innovation and authenticity, Cheaney’s latest boutique represents a strategic move not just in retail location, but in aligning with a broader cultural shift – a renewed appreciation amongst modern consumers for quality, heritage, and an ever-evolving “buy less, buy better” mindset.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 12, 2022

From the tactility of finishes that ignite the senses, to the saturation of natural light that makes for a dreamy retail atmosphere. The boutique is the first of its kind, bringing the primarily online retail company steele into the physical realm, with help from interior design firm The Stylesmiths.

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Dezeen

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Brazilian studios Vaga Arquitectura and Atelier Pistache Ganache teamed up to design a "consumer-first" boutique outfit with curving coral walls for a mattress company in Sāo Paulo.

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Retail Focus

MAY 9, 2023

Retailers also recognize the importance of building a cohesive brand identity and narrative message that customers can understand and feel a sense of belonging to. This can include the creation of a distinctive store design, the use of unique materials and textures, and the integration of story-telling elements throughout the store.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ceiling’s highest points, creating the illusion that natural light is pouring into the ‘cave’. Located on the first floor of a building surrounded by skyscrapers in Central Beijing, White Cave is a retail and gallery space that not only sells clothes but various designer pieces such as furniture and paintings.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 23, 2024

The 2024 Visual Merchandising and Display Show, hosted on April 16-17 at the Business Design Centre in London, provided a comprehensive look at the future of engaging retail spaces through innovative design and display. Each product is carefully designed to enhance the overall ambience and mood within retail spaces.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Imagined as an invitation to a holiday moment with Christian Louboutin himself, the 169sqm boutique’s design draws inspiration from Louboutin’s holiday home in Portugal and creates a romantic parenthesis that welcomes patrons into an environment that feels like a friend’s home. the feature separating the focal point feature room.

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Dezeen

JANUARY 6, 2025

Nezo 's 1,800-square-foot showroom serves as a platform to unite emerging fashion brands from across India and was designed by Sanjay Puri Architects to reflect its goal of empowering women through modern silhouettes. The showroom was envisioned as a dynamic and forward-thinking space that embodies boldness, vibrancy and empowerment."

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Dezeen

JANUARY 4, 2025

A eucalyptus-toned lounge is tucked at the back of this Silver Lake store that Brooklyn studio Bernheimer Architecture has designed for skincare brand Malin+Goetz. Skylights over both the front and back portions of the building add to the natural light ushered in through the glazed storefront.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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. The emotional mind: Designing spaces that evoke feeling Emotions drive purchasing behaviour far more than logic, every single time.

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Dezeen

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Read: Plantea Estudio designs intentionally unfinished Veja store "to look like we didn't do anything" The building's masonry exterior was repainted, and a large storefront window and pivot entrance door were installed "to provide a dramatic view into the space", the studio said.

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CAAD

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

How Location Defines the Personality of a Retail Space Store design is not just about aesthetics or functionality; it reflects the environment in which it is located. Local architecture, climate, culture, and consumer habits all influence the configuration of commercial spaces.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

From pop-ups to permanent retail spaces The strategic decision to pivot from pop-up activations to permanent retail stores reflects Staxs commitment to deepening its connection with its community and the strategic maturation of the company. The shows were one of those expressive art ideas I would have, he said.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Italian lighting specialist, Lodes, has joined forces with Italian architect, Vittorio Massimo, to create IVY. IVY is a minimal, geometric lighting piece composed of a ring hanging on a cable, which gives power to a made to measure LED module. Space is dissolved by darkness. Light and space are inseparable.’

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2025

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. This store is more than a retail space; its an immersive experience that blends innovation with nature.

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Located in an upscale Mumbai neighbourhood, the 241-square-metre space is the flagship store of local bathroom brand Aquant. MuseLAB has designed a bathware showroom in Mumbai MuseLAB co-founders Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani sought to create an interior that diverges wildly from traditional bathware showrooms.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Turkish-headquartered furniture retailer Enza Home has launched its first Australian showroom in Melbourne. The 1500sqm flagship store opened at Ringwood and features a range of sofas, dining sets, bedroom furniture, lighting, and home textiles. The company a subsidiary of the Yatas Group says its furniture is Italian designed.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 24, 2021

The immersive store format, which was two years in development, pulls together digital and physical experiences to meet customer demands for personalised, interactive and fun retail spaces. We’ve designed the spaces to fire up creativity and imagination and encourage hands-on play.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The brainchild of LSKD’s head of design Dylan Osborne, the concept came to life when the brand purchased the 1970s double-decker bus that once served as ‘The Love Bus’ in Byron Bay. Williams has unveiled its South Australian flagship store at the iconic Rundle Mall, paying homage to over 130 years of Adelaide retail history.

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The boutique takes over an existing retail space in the city's Shibuya district, where the previous tenant had left the interior largely intact with much of the display furniture and internal surfaces still in functional condition. It is a design method that has been extensively worked through to avoid making anything new." "As

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Mindful Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

Everything from the layout to lighting to general vibes shapes their perception of your brand. One often overlooked factor is the temperature within your retail space. Could the temperature […] The post Is Your Retail Space Too Cold For Customer Comfort? Is your store too cold for customer comfort?

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

Some of them are tried and true, such as store layout and design, customer service and convenience. Others are more novel, such as experiential retailing, retail greening, and collaborative marketing. Use exterior lighting if possible and clearly signal when the store is open and ready for customers.

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Wood panelling and glossy floor tiles bring a nostalgic feel to this chocolate shop in London's Covent Garden , which design practice Morrisstudio and architecture firm Built Works have designed to invoke a golden age of confectionery. The material choice aims to bring a sense of warmth and historical detail to the space.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Covid-19 epidemic brought to light flaws in our social media networks, therefore aggravating this problem. Gen Z’s shopping patterns present a great opportunity for stores to become vibrant community hubs and interesting third spaces. Retailers should consider these concepts: Design places where people might linger.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2024

Dissh-designed products can only be purchased directly online and in-store. Redefined at all levels of the supply chain, the brand’s design and manufacturing processes were overhauled and its online presence was developed to connect with a more diverse and inclusive community and customer base.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 9, 2022

With 118sqm of retail space, the store fuses art and streetwear with urban design elements and dynamic lighting. The shop – which sells unisex streetwear clothing and accessories – is situated on Level 4 of Westfield Chatswood in Sydney. It also has collaborations with Disney, The Simpsons, and Care Bears.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

The National Gallery’s Portico Shop reopens its doors after a three-month refurbishment, revealing an entirely new design by Lumsden, the award-winning firm specialising in retail and F&B for cultural and visitor attractions. The 194 sq.m

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