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RIP: The late Terence Conran’s once high-flying Habitat is no more

Inside Retail

Europe-based home furnishing chain Habitat has shut down all of its operations, just a month after collapsing into receivership. The fate of five other shops in Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich is unclear. The fate of five other shops in Barcelona, Geneva, Madrid, Milan and Zurich is unclear.

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Sleep.8 ‘Awakens’ the Kings Road with debut central London store launch

Retail Focus

8 over the summer on a pop-up basis at 227-229 & 239 King’s Road are interior design brands, Libby Blakey Designs and Mews Furnishings. The store launch of sleep technology and home furnishings brand Sleep.8, Joining Sleep.8 ft space shared with White Coco clothing retailers.

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“Fairly unique”: How Ikea plans to do things differently in New Zealand

Inside Retail

But the development and popularisation of online shopping has enabled the company to reach more people. He is anticipating that the new store will receive a few million visitors each year, with online shopping bolstering its reach across the country. “In In terms of online shopping, New Zealand rates highly compared to many markets.

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The third piece of the puzzle: Bangkok’s newest mall wows

Inside Retail

It is like the air coming out of a balloon and is particularly acute because of the warehouse-like interior design, more reminiscent of a Costco than an upscale shopping mall. Garcon lifestyle shop seems to draw inspiration from Urban Outfitters, a large Foot Locker, and M Contemporary, an art exhibition space.

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Why Ikea, Nike, Li Ning and Atelier100 are going hyper-local

Inside Retail

During the course of the past two years, the Covid pandemic has altered our shopping behaviours in small yet discernable ways as our mobility had been limited. That prompted a surge in cross-border shopping but has also increased loyalty to and patronage of local retailers.

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Colors in Your Retail Environment Design

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Most innovative design professionals will tell you that color is a key element in retail environments. They may use mid-tone greys for perimeter walls and darker variations for store fixtures and interior accents. The new Script home furnishings store in Bangalore is just one example of a store that uses pops of color.

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Five highlights from the 5Vie district at Milan Design Week 2021

Design Wanted

A mirror inspired by a black hole and a collection of marble furnishings by world-renowned designers are among our highlights from the 5Vie District during Milan Design Week earlier this month. Since 2013, 5VIE has organized impeccable exhibits focusing on art-design and unique and collectible pieces.

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