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A series that contrasts with each other on a sensory and perceptual level

Design Wanted

A collection of furniture and accessories characterized by primary materials that beautifully contrast with each other on a sensory and perceptual level – Incalmi and Debonademeo […] The post A series that contrasts with each other on a sensory and perceptual level appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Case-Real contrasts plaster and steel inside Aesop store in Shinjuku

Dezeen

The locally based studio decided to use two contrasting materials that it felt reflected the dichotomy of natural and artificial – plaster and steel. The only other feature that Case-Real has incorporated in the store is a chunky plaster bench seat supported by cylindrical steel legs. Plaster gives the walls a rough surface finish.

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Food sales fall in October as other retail sectors increase slightly

Talking Retail

The fall contrasted with a small rise of 0.6% This story continues at Food sales fall in October as other retail sectors increase slightly. Sales from food stores fell by 1% in October, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) this morning. The ONS said food store sales were now 4.1% below their.

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Apple fined $2bn for thwarting rival music streaming service downloads

Inside Retail

The European Commission charged Apple last year with preventing Swedish streaming service Spotify and others from informing users of payment options outside its App Store, following a 2019 complaint by Spotify. ” Spotify cheered the EU decision but said there were other issues in other areas. A basic penalty of $43.4

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‘Not satisfied’: Regulator talks tough on Foodstuffs NZ merger

Inside Retail

It is now up to Foodstuffs to counter these concerns, and others raised in the document by the middle of this month. The commission said that based on current evidence, the two separate Foodstuffs entities provide separate opportunities for suppliers to negotiate listings, prices, other terms of trade and contract renewals.

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Is is time to return to Just-In-Time?

Retail Times

When it comes to inventory management and production planning, there are two contrasting supply chain models: Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Case (JIC). JIC, on the other hand, is a more cautious approach that prioritises risk management over […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch!

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Neri&Hu creates "wooden hut" and "cave-dwelling" interiors for Shanghai stores

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One was designed for Jisifang Boutique and the other for its sister brand Woven Moonlight, also owned by Jisifang. In contrast, Neri&Hu created a cave-like shelter made of concrete for the 200-square-metre Woven Moonlight. The two adjacent stores are located at Panlong Tiandi development in Shanghai.

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