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Barnes & Noble CEO: “The big guys should be doing better”

Inside Retail

It is with a similar plan that Barnes & Noble has begun to shift its image from a large corporation to a welcoming “indie” version of a bookstore chain. There is also the Book Club Bar, a combination bookstore and wine bar that hosts art classes, poetry readings, and other socially engaging events for a literary crowd.

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Here’s why Lego is the world’s most reputable brand

Inside Retail

Lego is inherently engaging, and through a constant stream of product innovation and by opening up immersive physical stores they’ve elevated the brand experience to a story that consumers want to be part of, and share with others — to quite literally, remark upon,” he said.

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“I’m an accidental retailer”: How The Iconic’s Erica Berchtold got her start

Inside Retail

The accidental retailer A naturally curious person who loves talking to strangers, Erica Berchtold was planning to become a journalist when fate intervened. “I The way that you have to engage customers and develop a sense of loyalty when you don’t have physical touch points is quite foreign.”

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Generation wars: Koala quiz splits opinion as it tackles income inequality

Inside Retail

According to the 2016 Census , the number of women over 55 years old experiencing homelessness increased by 31 per cent compared to 2011 – making it the fastest growing demographic experiencing homelessness in Australia. Many of the young Australians who have engaged with this initiative appreciate the tone and approach.

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ExpoWanted offers design brands a virtual way to launch products in ultra-realistic quality

Design Wanted

Over the past year, the concept of digital has become an important element in every design company’s strategic plan. SHIN Software was founded in 2011 with the aim of bringing the expressive, communicative and engaging power of 3D graphics used in video games to the business world ,” says Stefano Provenzano, founder of SHIN.

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Retailing in India: Rise and Shine Through

VMS

After opening 16 stores in 2020, the brand recently announced a $405 million USD investment plan to open 90 new stores across India and in 16 international markets this year, demonstrating optimism in its business from key retail markets. With an annual revenue of $4.51 Belief In BlueStone. million USD.

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How Designers Can Set The Stage For A Flexible Future

All Work

This empowers teams to plan their in-office time to prioritize activities that offer the biggest benefits for in-person engagement. Firm leadership asked employees to work with their leaders and plan their in-office time to prioritize activities that offer the biggest benefits for in-person engagement. SmithGroup Detroit.

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