Retail Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Handcrafted Gifts: Handcrafted gifts and ornaments are a staple in European Christmas markets. Well-designed and themed decorations enhance the aesthetics, creating a visually pleasing environment that encourages consumers to stay and engage.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2023

Following a successful push into Singapore two years ago, Chinese collectible toy brand Pop Mart’s international expansion is continuing at pace, driven by experiential retail stores and high-profile collaborations with global artists and brands.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The rise of NFT collectables Since the first NF T , a generative piece of art titled “Quantum”, was released by digital artists Jennifer and Kevin McCoy in 2014, the world of NFT in retail has changed drastically. million in 2020 to US$17.7 billion in 2021, marking a 21,000 per cent surge. billion total recorded in 2021.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

For example, last year lingerie brand Berlei was accused of cultural appropriation after it chose a design featuring Aboriginal symbols created by a non-Indigenous artist as one of the winners of a design competition. When a business is organising office Christmas gifts, it could buy from an Aboriginal producer, for example.

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Retailing Insight

MARCH 24, 2021

The importance of togetherness, community and engagement has, perhaps, never been stronger. Pop-ups tend to grow their presence during a holiday season to engage customers, but the truth is that they’re effective any time of the year and the concept is attracting more followers each year. Tips for Artists and Brands.

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Contra

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Janet Wardley, Head of Visual Display, crafted a visual feast that was both mesmerising and eye-catching, ensuring that the windows were filled with angular mirrored screens, oversized sparkling stars, and the most wonderful gifting ideas to help customers get into the Christmas spirit.

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VMS

DECEMBER 22, 2022

JB also helped to develop and launch of Brooklyn Bowl (2009), serving as Creative and Media Director, as well as Arcadia Earth (2019) in NYC, the first artist-driven immersive experience dedicated to sustainability, where he also designed two of the installations. The ‘as lived’ in ‘real-time’ reality of every day.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

But creating engaging digital shows is just half the battle: prior to the pandemic, Fashion Week was beginning to represent a massive influencer marketing opportunity, with backstage passes, front row seats, and exclusive parties prompting high-impact social content from bloggers. Don’t underestimate the power of fun.

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Design Wanted

MARCH 28, 2021

Shurooq, the Sharjah Investment, and Development Authority, engaged with Injazat, an industry-recognized market leader in the GCC region for digital transformation, cloud, and cybersecurity, to transform their vision into reality. It also includes an interactive kids’ table with educational games, a reading area, and a gift shop.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Makers & Merchants Barossa was conceived in early 2020 as a pop-up store to showcase the best of what the Barossa region has to offer – from established brands to emerging designers, artists and makers. Makers & Merchants is determined to create a sustainable and engaging platform to support regional business. “In-store,

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Makers & Merchants Barossa was conceived in early 2020 as a pop-up store to showcase the best of what the Barossa region has to offer – from established brands to emerging designers, artists and makers. Makers & Merchants is determined to create a sustainable and engaging platform to support regional business. “In-store,

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

But the random mixture of gifting and gadgets, impulse buys and small electrical appliances has never found its purpose — as attested by the always-present clearance bins and yellow tickets. And yet every site has its own floor space left over to retail. The overriding sense is of a retail experience that is current, curated and cool.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

IR: Tell me a bit about what it’s like for Vittoria to work with these artists to create the ceramic cups? RS: They’re about to launch on our website, and in the past we’ve also used them as a gift-with-purchase on specific offers that we’ve brought to the market, so we’ll be looking at that this year as well.

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Barber Design

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Renowned for their amazing Christmas hampers the self-styled ‘Masters of Merry since 1707’, Fortnum and Mason in Piccadilly is a historic department store selling gifts, food and home ware. There’s a festive zebra carrying Carolina Herrera perfume and a snow leopard bearing Elie Saab gifts.

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CAAD

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Although for decades and decades it has been a minor issue in the retail sector , the check-out process has become the new battleground for retail operations to engage and retain customers. Go for turning your counter into something artistic , giving free rein to creativity at the checkout.

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Greater Group

DECEMBER 24, 2019

Now integrated with Macy’s, customers are given a new reason to engage with the brand and to come back on regular occasions to explore the latest exciting additions to the store. Beauty classes are also offered in-store where guests can learn makeup skills and tricks from expert artists.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Pernod Ricard has partnered with promising artists in order to engage a cross-section of luxury shopper profiles. Each bottle has been engraved with an intricate feather design, gilded in 24-carat gold leaf inspired by artist Kate McGwire’s exquisite sculptures.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

“Across 2020-21, Superdry collaborated with NZ music artists eleven7four and Universal Music, with influencers sharing viral dance routines on TikTok, generating millions of views and engagements over our key winter period,” Hampson said. “We’ll take the lessons from last season and turn up the dial for AW22.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

This shift has allowed a growing number of companies to work with new and up-and-coming illustrators and artists. After all, doing a puzzle is a lengthy process which has participants staring and engaging with an illustration. A lifelong puzzle fan, Rami Metal says the development is down to puzzlers looking for something new.

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Barber Design

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

They should feel a connection and be able to engage with their retail environment. Heirlooms and engagement rings are clearly much more than physical objects and positive in store experiences help to strengthen this bond. Customers should feel that the brands trust them. Diamond Heaven, Hatton Garden, London.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2021

Originally famed for its basic canvas plimsolls worn by martial artists and monks, French businessman Patrice Bastian discovered Feiyue and bought the overseas rights to sell the brand in 2005. In each circle the character initiates conversations to keep the group engaged with the brand. Subsequently, it took off in the West.

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Retail Insider

DECEMBER 1, 2021

She offered to send some hand-written letters to see if this was more engaging – and it was. Member of the Scribe Tribe: Rachel Elderkin, dance artist. Many online brands have no human interaction points at all,” says Rafferty, adding: “They therefore have to focus so much more on relationships to keep their customers engaged.”.

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VMS

APRIL 7, 2021

K EEPING THE organizational pipeline flowing with creative, high-potential talent is a challenge every company faces, yet countless studies have shown that identifying and engaging young professionals early in their careers is critical to future success. It’s our honor to introduce the exceptional winners of VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen awards.

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