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Plans for Oxford Street’s £150 Million redevelopment revealed

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Oxford Circus will be transformed into two, pedestrian-friendly piazzas as part of plans unveiled by Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate today. Artist impression of the western piazza with new access into the London Underground, improved public realm and greening.

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In Common With opens Quarters showroom and hospitality venue in Tribeca

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Inspired by Tribeca's rich artistic history – and by the participatory spirit of 1960s ad hoc art spaces – Quarters shifts between the expected and the altogether disarming, a curated space and one that's improvisational and alive."

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Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy combines glass bricks and walnut for first store

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A spiral staircase leads to a second floor The woven pattern is echoed in the carving of walnut tables and columns. Wool carpets and mirrored clothes rails complete the interior scheme for the open-plan space. The front door of the shop features a unique glass handle by the Venice-based Japanese glass artist, Ritsue Mishima.

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Renowned Savile Row menswear brand unveils ‘The House of Richard James’

Retail Focus

The brand – launched in 1992 with a £10,000 overdraft by designer Richard James and co-founder Sean Dixon – swiftly made its mark in British luxury menswear, rising to prominence on the wave of Britpop, and attracting an entirely different audience of Young British Artists and cult musicians to The Row.

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Burberry draws on minimalism at New Bond Street store

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Burberry's flagship store is located on New Bond Street The flagship store has a minimal open-plan interior that is characterised by stark white floor, walls and ceilings which are offset by pops of gold, blue and tones of brown. The photography is courtesy of Burberry.

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Apple Opens ‘Apple Via del Corso’ in Italy

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The upper floor hosts the retailer’s Genius Bar and Apple Support underneath a geometric-patterned, hand-painted ceiling, restored by a team of conservators spanning thousands of hours, according to Apple. The new store officially opens its doors in Rome May 27. All images courtesy of Apple. gallery_holder}}.

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Meet Daniel Broderick, a New Yorker helming New Era’s APAC operations

Inside Retail

By collaborating with local artists, designers, and influencers, we infuse authenticity and relevance into our products, ensuring they appeal to the unique tastes of the Asia Pacific market. By analysing market research, consumer surveys, and sales data, they can identify patterns, preferences, and emerging trends.