Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The huge increase in online shopping over the past decade or so has had a major impact on department stores, with many consumers turning to Amazon, eBay and other online shops for shopping, rather than a more traditional trip out to a physical store. Pictured, botanical artist Carly Rogers at Selfridges, London, UK.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The store also features collaborations with talented Australian artists, with ground-level installations by paper engineer Benja Harney and artist Bianca Beers, and abstract sculptures and paintings by Elliott Routledge. Kris Andrew Small’s artwork, which includes a mural in the changing room, also adds to the store’s ambiance.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2022

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols recently announced the opening of the first blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) retail space at its Pacific Place Hong Kong store. The innovative concept named ‘HN NFT Vault’, invites customers to browse and purchase digital art NFTs from a curated selection of globally recognised projects.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The Las Vegas Culture Kings store is just a few weeks old, but CEO Simon Beard is confident that it will break records. This includes sample products, artist collaborations and handmade products in the secret room, which can be accessed via pin code. I’ve always believed in creating that vibe and atmosphere.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The Las Vegas Culture Kings store is just a few weeks old, but CEO Simon Beard is confident that it will break records. This includes sample products, artist collaborations and handmade products in the secret room, which can be accessed via pin code. I’ve always believed in creating that vibe and atmosphere.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Workshops, tours, and experiences guided by cultural peers and curated by industry experts and educators covered key pillars of the fashion business including brand development, merchandising and marketing. The result of this intensive incubator program is a collection stocked on The Iconic as part of the retailer’s First Nations edit.

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