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Hermes’ new Wuhan store rakes in millions on opening day

Inside Retail

Hermes reports the new store replaces the previous Wuhan location, which opened in 2012, and emphasises the Maison’s renewed dedication to the thriving metropolis. Traditional Grecques lights, created for Hermes in 1925 and used in its stores around the world, are used to light the area.

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Shining a light on the legendary craftsmanship of Patrizia Garganti

Design Wanted

For some four decades, the Italian luxury lighting company has continued to partner with top designers to retain its unique appeal and creative DNA. Since 1976, Italian designer Patrizia Garganti has endeavoured to create one-of-a-kind lighting solutions , first as part of the incredibly successful laboratory BA.GA

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The Trainer Trends Dominating Sales In 2021

Retail Focus

Remember how cool you felt with lights on your trainers as a kid? Well, with light-up keyboards, LED backlights on monitors, and the now-famous TikTok lights (remote-controlled LED strip lights that dominate the ceiling borders of nearly every influencer’s room), it’s only a matter of time before they show up again on our feet. .

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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

Becoming an iconic brand Rodgers observed that the current trend is the uniform space is light and tonal colours, as well a relatively minimalist design. At that time, she said that uniforms were typically generic – involving polos or white shirts and black aprons. That’s a key part of our strategic plan over the next few years.

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Why employers should wake up to the value of naps at work

Inside Retail

After all, recent research has shown that more than a quarter of Generation Z workers – those born between 1997 and 2012 – seek out workplace benefits that help them cope with stress. Wellbeing at work is being taken more seriously by many businesses these days. This includes nap pods, meditation rooms and massage chairs.

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Glossier Seattle store features mossy mushroom-covered mound

Dezeen

Walls around the store are finished in a light-toned textured plaster, while a checkerboard of beige and dusty-pink tiles covers the floor. An affirmation welcomes shoppers into the store. On the exterior, doors and window trims are painted a dark blush hue to match the Glossier logo and contrast the building's cream brickwork.

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How the Commonwealth Games 2022 baton was designed

Design Week

The baton feels like a full-circle moment for the designer, because previously she had used non-precious material plastic to design and build a crown for the Queen to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The lighting also changes as two people grip the baton during handover.

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