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Standing on solid ground with practical sustainable floorings

Retail Focus

Materials like low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) and phthalate-free options are not only better for the environment but also create healthier spaces for staff and customers by improving indoor air quality. Take, for example, the heavy-duty, interlocking products, which are ideal for retail spaces,” Johnson and Jacovou said.

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How Morespace tackled empty shops, vandalism and promoted local businesses

Inside Retail

The solution – developed by design agency Your Creative in collaboration with the council – was Morespace, an interactive project that activates empty shop-spaces with exhibitions that highlight products made by local businesses and artists. Crystal said that over 500 people visited the online stores, via QR codes, over lockdown.

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How G-Star is recalibrating its local strategy for a post-Covid retail landscape

Inside Retail

While it continues to honour its core customer base through high-end retail partners like David Jones, it is also diving into youth-driven spaces such as Culture Kings and Glue Store. A crucial part of this strategy is G-Stars dual-pronged distribution model.

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

With an expanded area and a new space dedicated to brand licensing (IP), LeisurUp, the zone dedicated to leisure and immersive experiences, brought together leading players such as Bandai Namco, Citywave, Cits Immersives, Hasbro, Dama Dreams, Dedem, Hupalupa, Smiley, QubicaAMF, Pausa, TF1 Licensing, Universal, Walltopia, and Zero Latency VR.

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Calm and Mindfulness Spaces in Stores

CAAD

In response to these new expectations, many stores have begun implementing calm and mindfulness spaces —relaxation areas designed to offer customers a break in their shopping journey, resulting in a more pleasant atmosphere and often greater loyalty to the brand. Calm spaces or decompression zones in stores are not just areas to rest.

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The Creative Retail Awards and Save The High Street partner to promote the importance of store design and display in independent retail

Retail Focus

The Creative Retail Awards and Save The High Street have formed a partnership to promote the importance of design and display in independent retail, with Save The High Street becoming sponsor of the Best Independent Store category at the 2022 Creative Retail Awards. Enjoy a drinks reception, live music, entertainment, DJ, and more.

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The Transformation of Commercial Spaces into Retail Parks

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The transformation of commercial spaces into retail parks is a growing trend that responds to new consumer habits and the need for immersive experiences. According to recent studies, more than 70% of consumers prefer spaces that combine shopping with recreational activities and green areas.

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