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Partisans sculpts limestone facade for Rolex boutique in Toronto

Dezeen

Limestone panels affixed to the building's exterior are shaped to echo the forms and textures of the brand's watches. Niches are integrated into the stonework to house cove lighting that washes over the curvaceous forms at night, yet the junctions between the stone and the glass were trickiest to detail, according to Pica-Limbaseanu.

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Checkerboard walls wrap Awake NY store by Rafael de Cárdenas

Dezeen

De Cárdenas worked with Angelo Baque, the former brand director of streetwear brand Supreme , on the design of a retail location for Awake NY , which Baque founded in 2012. Plywood is also used to form storage and display cases There are also several large sculptural pieces placed on the shop floor, helping to create a flow for shoppers.

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How Bo & Luca’s founder navigated warfare whilst remaining true to her purpose

Inside Retail

After officially launching in 2012, Pittman recently opened Bo & Luca’s first store in Brisbane, Australia, after years of building its global presence. It is an art form and one that is rarely, if ever, found in a world of fast fashion. Tambour is an age-old skill handed down through the generations of families.

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2024 Business Trends for Retailers

Retailing Insight

If you own a spa, offer special senior skin and hair care treatments , offer seminars about caring for aging hair and skin, and carry a line of products intended for that demographic. This change alone can quickly reflect in your bottom line. But it also demonstrates your interest in and support of this generation. Have a yoga studio?

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Battersea Power Station opens its doors to the public for the first time in history today

Retail Focus

Other highlights include a unique and interactive heritage trail act which nods to the history and cultural significance of the Power Station, as well as performances from drummers and various forms of entertainment including walkabout performers, acrobats and brand activations.

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Meet the Insta-makers mastering the slow, mindful craft of pottery

Design Wanted

Ceramics artist and designer Eric Landon captures the beauty of throwing pottery mastering forms that are sensual, elegant and draw from a long history of Danish craft. He is the co-founder of Tortus Copenhagen , a studio he started with his brother in 2012. @Tortus: Eric Landon. erstudio: Eric Roinestad.

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Foodpanda’s Evelyn Tay talks travel, sport and 20-plus years in comms

Inside Retail

She volunteered at the 2005 Singapore Olympic Congress and Team Singapore activities at the 2012 London Olympics. IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work? Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey. Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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