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Partisans sculpts limestone facade for Rolex boutique in Toronto

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The panels continue the geometry of the existing building features, such as the rigid vertical mullions, but flow into softer shapes that curve around large windows and over the entrance awning. Dark green seating matches a glass artwork, while walnut panelling and furniture contrast the paler stone.

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How RM Williams boosts efficiency with its unified commerce platform

Inside Retail

People had to line up,” said Ratcliffe. In contrast to the brand’s former POS system, which had a cumbersome process for adding customer data, this simplified checkout flow not only enriches the immediate customer experience but also provides valuable insights for post-purchase marketing efforts.

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Barde vanVoltt draws on Japanese zen gardens for Calico Club interior

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"Rippled mirrored glass and silver colour was to create contrast and depth," Boerma said. The aim was for the interior to "nourish creative flow, harmony and support it with a screen-free store policy to create calm in an unpredictable world," the studio said. "And

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WGNB creates minimal monochrome SVRN store in Chicago

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A variety of monolithic furniture pieces direct the flow of movement around this fashion boutique in Chicago, designed by South Korean studio WGNB. The walls and ceiling in the back room are lined with stainless steel Together, all of these elements suggest multiple meandering routes for customers to trace through the store.

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For the pandemic-hit fashion industry, the future is digital

Inside Retail

As global apparel revenues plummeted almost 20 per cent in 2020, e-commerce has emerged as the silver lining of the fashion industry’s challenging year. The overall fraud rate, in contrast, rose by less than 1 per cent, meaning that the overwhelming majority of these new customers were good actors. The bottom line.

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Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s favourite new projects

Design Week

In contrast to the dark burgundy colour palette of the bar, the inner restaurant features a neutral colour scheme. In contrast to the neutral tones found indoors, the outdoor space is finished in a deep sea blue as a counterpoint. A natural stone countertop sits atop. This is complimented with discreet green touches.

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David Chipperfield Architects designs minimal Akris boutique in Washington DC

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Located downtown, a few blocks from the White House, the boutique is lined with white-painted maple panels arranged to look like fabric pleats. Influenced by the work of Italian artist Bruno Munari , the taut wires form subtle lines across the pleated panels. Anodized aluminium counters create a flow of movement around the store.