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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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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 new retail space caters to first time buyers and NFT experts, with prices ranging from HK$5,000 ($850 AUD) to over HK$1,000,000 ($170,000 AUD).

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Giuseppe di Morabito, Harrods

Retail Focus

Working with Harlequin Design , Milan-based fashion designer Giuseppe di Morabito has launched a monochromatic retail space in the world-famous Harrods Department store. The artistic value of Giuseppe di Morabito’s collections lies in the study and interpretation of historical and visual elements.

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Flying into the future: Step inside Pan Am’s flagship store in South Korea

Inside Retail

When someone mentions Pan Am, most people think of the former US airline that Leonardo DiCaprio portrayed in the hit film “Catch Me If You Can” as a con artist disguising himself as the airline’s pilot. A blue cylindrical tunnel featuring on the store’s facade is a doorway leading customers to the retail space.

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Fragrance maverick Jo Malone is bottling new scents with Jo Loves

Inside Retail

Scent as art Malone is one of the most esteemed fragrance artists in the industry and is responsible for creating some of the world’s most loved perfumes. It is a brand-new product that allows everyone to become a scent artist and to paint their life wherever life may take them.” Almost like a first kiss!”

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

Inside Retail

Spanning two floors, the 1103sqm retail space features distinct areas dedicated to specific product categories. 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.

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Creating an effective retail space

Design Middleeast

More and more people are just entering stores to feel the fabric, try the item and purchasing them online. So, how can a retail space be called successful in given so many factors? Although we add curious elements throughout our designed spaces, functionality, and aesthetic purpose are at the core of our designs.”