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Google's opens first physical retail space in NYC by Reddymade

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Google has opened its first physical retail space in New York's Chelsea , designed by architecture studio Reddymade to include cork furniture and recycled materials. Cork furniture by Daniel Michalik is dotted around the space. The Imagination Space creates an enclosed area for shoppers to experience Google products and technologies.

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Why Dutch-style bike brand Lekker is embracing e-bikes and retail partners

Inside Retail

It is removing all non-electric bikes from its offering and reversing course on its direct-to-consumer strategy as it looks to expand its market share. Localised design Lekker adapted the build of its product offering to suit the Australian market and consumer preferences which contrast with the European markets. “We

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Townsville’s Fairfield Homemaker Centre reinvents as lifestyle destination

Inside Retail

The fourth stage of its development, covering 4200sqm of tenancy space, was opened last week and includes a variety of tenants as well as Townsville’s first X-Golf venue, which has six golf simulators, food and beverage options, and a mini golf course. Geon Property CEO Ben Griffin.

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Nespresso opens new boutique in Stratford, Westfield with new look

Retail Times

Nespresso has reopened its boutique in Stratford with a new, elevated coffee experience-led space for consumers to enjoy. The revamped boutique, originally opened in 2016, […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch!

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MCoBeauty CEO Shelley Sullivan on bringing ‘masstige’ makeup to the US market

Inside Retail

IR: Was MCoBeauty available to US consumers via e-commerce prior to launching into Kroger Co stores? IR: Sister brand ModelCo has had global exposure through its partnership with celebrities, including Hailey Bieber (then-Baldwin) in 2016. Have you applied any lessons learned from that experience at MCoBeauty?

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“Steal with pride”: How Officeworks and Woolies are tackling sustainability

Inside Retail

Consumers hold firm expectations that environmental sustainability and social responsibility should be at the forefront of everything from executive strategy, to day-to-day operations. This is set to become even more important as Gen Z becomes the dominant consumer audience. Here’s a snapshot of this discussion.

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Last roll of the dice: How tax cuts could help stave off retail failures

Inside Retail

Back in 2016, SV Partners predicted 1200 retailers, including seven major brands, were at risk of financial collapse. The prediction was pretty much on the mark with sluggish economic growth and stuttering consumer spending a factor in a slew of retail failures. The Covid days of largesse and leniency are well over.

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