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Department Stores – what does the future hold?

Retail Focus

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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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. Retailers rely on the talents of designers and artists to create displays that are not ordinary.

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Standout stores: New flagships, pop-ups and openings that caught our eye 

Inside Retail

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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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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Opinion: Why it’s time to go boldly where retail has gone before

Inside Retail

He also wove the store into the community, even making the Selfridges basement an air raid shelter during the war. When you consider great retail entrepreneurs such as Selfridge, who developed the department store and re-wrote shopping history, today’s shopping experience feels like a watered-down version that is purely transactional.

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How Culture Kings CEO Simon Beard is turning the brand into a behemoth

Inside Retail

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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How Culture Kings CEO Simon Beard is turning the brand into a behemoth

Inside Retail

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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