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Hyperphysical Luxury Retail Stores: Bridging the Gap Between the Physical and Digital Worlds

Retail Focus

Ghalia BOUSTANI. Senior retail consultant at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. The landscape of luxury retail has undergone a profound evolution in recent years, ushering in a new era where the boundaries between the physical and digital realms are blurred. The catalyst behind this transformation is the emergence of hyperphysical stores, a groundbreaking approach that is redefining the very essence of the retail experience.

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Using AI workforce tools can boost margins, inspire staff, satisfy shoppers

Inside Retail

In an era when customers are demanding more personalised interaction and service from retail staff, there is no longer any room for inefficiencies in in-store execution. As Zebra Technologies’ downloadable e-book Lift Productivity and Improve Execution for the Next-Gen Workforce explains, today’s customers want retailers’ workforces to pick their goods, pack them, ship them, deliver them and return them – all without diminishing in-store service.

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Akin Atelier houses Gallery Shop at Sydney Modern in "translucent bubble"

Dezeen

Curved resin walls define this retail space , which architecture studio Akin Atelier has created for the Sydney Modern extension at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Designed by Akin Atelier with surfboard designer Hayden Cox , the Gallery Shop is located in the entrance pavilion of the gallery that was recently completed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning studio SANAA.

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Bold House: dynamic modularity redefining interior spaces and furnishings

Design Wanted

évoque lab is a modern design and digital communication studio that boasts a strong architectural influence. It was established in Milan by a pair of young […] The post Bold House: dynamic modularity redefining interior spaces and furnishings appeared first on DesignWanted.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Leading Italian beauty specialist, Pinalli, digitises in-store experience with ESL solution from Pricer

Retail Focus

Beauty and personal care retailer, Pinalli , has digitally improved its customer experience and in-store operations using a solution from Pricer , the world’s most reliable provider of ESLs (Electronic Shelf Labels). Founded in Emilia, Italy in 1984, Pinalli is a luxury beauty chain, renowned for its excellence in service, advice, price and quality.

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Would you like Crocs with that? McDonald’s teams with cult footwear brand

Inside Retail

Fast-food restaurant chain McDonald’s has collaborated with casual footwear label Crocs in Australia to release the first-ever McDonald’s x Crocs collection. Available across the country from Wednesday (November 7), the collection includes the Grimace x Crocs Cozzy Sandal, Birdie x Crocs Classic Clog, Hamburglar x Crocs Classic Clog, and McDonald’s x Crocs Classic Clog.

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#CreativeVoices featuring Rami Selo, COO of Sedar Global

Design Middleeast

It’s another Monday, and we have a brand new video for our viewers. The #CreativeVoices is a video campaign that highlights industry leaders from design, architecture, landscape, developers, fit-out, suppliers, and retailers who are making a difference in the pitch. Rami Selo, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sedar Global, discusses his family’s design philosophy, how he was drawn to the business at a young age, the latest offerings, luxury collaborations, and how he believes strongly that

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Chinti & Parker launches its first permanent store on the King’s Road

Retail Focus

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that the luxury womenswear brand, Chinti & Parker, has opened its first permanent store on the King’s Road following a raft of collaborative and successful pop-ups over the last two years, as well as a new pop-up for ethical and sustainable fashion label, Aspiga. Chinti & Parker has opened its debut store at 322 King’s Road, nearby to retailers such as Birdie Fortescue and Love My Human Townhouse.

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Retail, but not as you know it: A look at the “remote store of the future”

Inside Retail

Not-for-profit store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the sole grocery and retail provider for many remote communities located across northern Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands. Serving communities as far north as Saibai Island and Boigu Island – located a few kilometres from Papua New Guinea – CEQ is tasked with providing food security and essential services for these communities.

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Frankonia Flagship Store by Ahochdrei / The Black Oak

Retail Design Blog

In Rottendorf, northern Bavaria, a new building opened in September 2023 as the latest and largest branch of Germany’s leading.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Daikin appoints Hasan Onder as the president of Daikin Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa

Design Middleeast

Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE (“Daikin”), a leading manufacturer of Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation, & Refrigeration solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Hasan Onder as President of the Daikin Middle East and Africa Region in addition to his responsibility in Türkiye and CIS regions. He has served as the CEO of Daikin Türkiye since 2011 and in his expanded role, Hasan Onder will also assume the role of President of Daikin Middle East and Africa, covering a wide geog

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Outlet Shopping at the O2 applauds strong October performance, and upsized store for Calvin Klein

Retail Focus

Outlet Shopping at The O 2 , which is owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, is celebrating a strong period of trading throughout October, solidified by a stellar half-term week and the recent opening of Calvin Klein’s significantly upsized store, marking an 87% increase in its retail footprint at the destination.

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Who Gives A Crap founder talks US expansion and launching new brands

Inside Retail

When it comes to homegrown Australian brands succeeding overseas, toiletries brand Who Gives A Crap has been a standout. After enjoying massive growth during the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to the panic-buying-induced toilet paper shortage seen in many countries, the business has expanded significantly: focusing on the US market, and launching a new brand, Good Time , which brings its sustainable focus to the personal care industry.

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AIRSIDE by Snøhetta

Retail Design Blog

With views over Victoria Harbour and the Kai Tak River, the 177,670-square-metre project merges a 213-metre-tall tower with a second.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Dubai Cares and ALEC collaborate to refurbish National Charity School with cutting-edge learning and play equipments

Design Middleeast

Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), recently partnered with ALEC, a leading construction and related businesses company in the GCC and Africa, to revamp the classrooms and the playground areas at the National Charity School for Girls and Boys in Ajman. Students at the school will now have access to facilities that incorporate engaging teaching aids, including essential furniture such as desks and chairs, which will enhance the quality of their learning

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Savile Row lights up for Christmas

Retail Focus

Savile Row, the world-renowned bespoke tailoring district in the heart of Mayfair, is debuting its new Christmas lights on Thursday , 16th November. The Christmas lights have taken inspiration from iconic tools found in every tailor’s workshop: a pair of shears. The giant illuminated golden shears are seen cutting through a glittering pealight swathe of ‘fabric’, with the message of ‘Savile Row Christmas’ twinkling against the winter sky.

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Wider range and 3D printing: Inside Lego’s largest store in the world

Inside Retail

Global toy company Lego opened its biggest store in the world in Sydney, Australia, this week, bringing its highly interactive, direct-to-consumer shopping experience to new heights. The 900sqm store is the first Lego store in Australia to have a street frontage, rather than being placed in a shopping centre, and signifies the culmination of years of bricks-and-mortar expansion in the market.

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KLUE Creative Offices by pronounced design

Retail Design Blog

pronounced design created a space that honors the KLUE Creative brand identity at their offices in Shanghai, China. KLUE is.

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Secrets of a Successful Sale: Optimizing Your Checkout Process

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Crafting narratives through architecture and design in luxury hotels

Design Wanted

The Iceland Parliament Hotel, a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton, recently opened its doors in the heart of Reykjavik. This hotel complex artfully merges […] The post Crafting narratives through architecture and design in luxury hotels appeared first on DesignWanted.

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It’s Showtime at Selfridges

Retail Focus

This Christmas, Selfridges is inviting customers to a theatrical extravaganza loaded with festive drama and delight – Showtime!  The best gifts, partywear, services, destinations and experiences for 2023 are inspired by the glamour of the stage, in anticipation of the most spectacular Christmas in Selfridges history. Santa celebrates the launch of Showtime!

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Under Armour continues to struggle although decline softens

Inside Retail

Athletic apparel brand Under Armour posted revenue of US$1.6 billion for the second quarter of FY24, flat versus the prior year and down 1 per cent on a currency-neutral basis. Revenue in North America dropped 2 per cent to $991 million, offset by a 5 per cent growth in international revenue to $573 million (up 3 per cent currency neutral). In the international business, revenue increased 9 per cent in Europe Middle East Africa (up 4 per cent currency neutral) and 3 per cent in Asia-Pacific (up

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Korean Tea Cookie Festival by tsoystar

Retail Design Blog

The Korean Tea Cookie Festival is a fragrant holiday that will lift the veil of mystery of the oldest dessert.

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🚀Future-Proof Your Salesforce B2C Commerce: Modernization Strategies Inside!

Outdated platforms are costing you sales. Legacy platforms like Salesforce SiteGenesis and SFRA can slow innovation, increase maintenance costs, and frustrate customers. This playbook provides a strategic roadmap to modernizing your Salesforce B2C Commerce platform using a composable approach to transition to faster, scalable, and flexible e-commerce solutions —without disrupting your business.

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Dog Store Interior Offers “Extravagant Experience” to Dog Owners and Their Pets

Mindful Design

Aspen’s Dog House in La Jolla, California, is the world’s first dog-exclusive pet store, catering to high-end dog lovers. Named after Aspen, a now-thriving three-legged rescue dog who has achieved celebrity status in La Jolla, the store promises an “extravagant experience” for those who want to pamper their pets with the very best.

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#Gallery: Winning moments captured in photos at the Design Middle East Awards 2023

Design Middleeast

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Outgoing Myer CEO John King on why Black Friday might overtake Christmas

Inside Retail

At Myer’s annual general meeting this week, outgoing CEO John King predicted that trading activity on Black Friday would likely surpass Christmas, with the department store preparing stock ahead of time to mitigate any logistical delays related to potential industrial action. This year’s AGM occurred at a time of significant management change at Myer, as King, JoAnne Stephenson, who is chairperson of the board, and Nigel Chadwick, the retailer’s CFO, are all scheduled to depart their roles in th

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Acer Computer headquarters by ARCH.DESIGN

Retail Design Blog

Founded in 1976 and present in 160 countries, Acer is a world leader in technologies and services dedicated to connected.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Criteo puts spotlight on future of AI in advertising and commerce

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Criteo, the digital advertising platform, showcased the future of AI in advertising and commerce at a recent event celebrating the fifth anniversary of its AI lab, a centre for innovation in ad technology. The company, which was founded with the development of a user-based recommendation tool for movies before moving into the field of online […] If

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Al-Futtaim IKEA celebrates circular sustainability by unveiling its 30m community table during Dubai Design Week

Design Middleeast

Al-Futtaim IKEA, the region’s leading Swedish home furnishing retailer, unveils a 30m-long community table to celebrate Dubai Design Week. Made out of used furniture that would otherwise go to the landfill, the table will be open for public use from November 7 th to the 12 th in Dubai Design District. Not only is the community table a bold piece of art, but it is also functional, well-designed and signifies Al-Futtaim IKEA’s unwavering dedication to the Year of Sustainability, Innovation and th

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How social commerce platform Smthgood is reinventing eco-fashion in Asia

Inside Retail

The intersection of technology and sustainability is redefining the fashion landscape in Asia, and one of the leaders of this movement is Smthgood, a marketplace with a mission. Smthgood isn’t just another online shopping destination; it’s actually harnessing the power of gamification, engagement and loyalty to incentivise consumers to make more thoughtful purchases.

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Dubai Mall Chinatown: A Gate to Chinese Culture in Dubai

Retail Design Blog

For Dubai Mall’s newest extension Kokaistudios amplified key visual identifiers of Far East Asian culture – including fans, lanterns, and.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever