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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

With the advent of readily available glass plates, the retail landscape underwent a transformative shift, paving the way for elaborate store window displays that served as captivating showcases for a myriad of products. Christmas windows, with their artful displays and thematic storytelling, serve as powerful emotional touchpoints.

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How Porsche is reimagining the auto showroom with art and co-working spaces

Inside Retail

The avant-garde retail space, designed in collaboration with global design powerhouse Gensler, not only introduces a futuristic concept to automotive retail but also sets a new benchmark in sustainability and cultural integration. The centre pays homage to the cultural legacy of both Xi’an and Porsche.

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Analysis: Why Harvey Nichols’ new NFT retail space is “a wildly clever idea”

Inside Retail

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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Stratford-upon-Avon uses street art installation to mark William Shakespeare’s birthday and regenerate local high street

Retail Focus

A first of its kind urban art installation will be displayed in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, which will see established urban artists revamp now-disused retail spaces on the high street to create an immersive exhibition influenced by some of William Shakespeare ’ s best-known sonnets.

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Dutco and Ellington Properties unveil Art Bay in Al Jaddaf

Design Middleeast

Dutco and Ellington Properties today announced the launch of Art Bay, an upscale residential development in Dubai’s vibrant cultural district of Al Jaddaf. The unveiling of Art Bay reinforces their joint commitment to bring beautifully crafted developments and high-quality curated lifestyles to more communities in Dubai.

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How boutique retailers won by discarding the department store playbook

Inside Retail

The landscape of retail has dramatically changed with the rise and domination of e-commerce but there is still demand for bricks-and-mortar spaces that inspire customers with their curated offerings. Multi-brand retail boutiques like Melbourne’s Filly Stable are reviving and reimagining the in-person retail experience.

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Welcome to digital art gallery Teleport, the offline version of the metaverse

Inside Retail

It was dubbed as the world’s first “Metaversive Experium” in a 5,000 square feet exhibition space with state-of-the-art technology, music and animation that offered visitors a truly immersive experience. Eremyan believes the time to reinvent the retail experience is upon us. An idea was born.

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