Retail Focus

MAY 4, 2021

Initially developed for the Chinese market to drive brand awareness and consumer engagement, the concept will now be rolled out globally. The ‘Discovery Table’ at the heart of the space encourages exploration, showcasing new launches along with a curated selection of bestsellers.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 14, 2024

From a sunset cruise aboard luxurious Tumi-branded yachts to an exclusive VIP dinner featuring a curated menu inspired by Mun Ka Young’s life journey, the “Discovering Asra” event was a celebration of style, sophistication, and cultural diversity. Tumi is known to play at the cross-section of innovation, function and style.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Finding a path to a successful campaign in a competitive modern market means balancing what already works with forward-thinking approaches, and this is not an easy task to accomplish. Today, the use of cookies and ad preferences has allowed advertisers to curate a personalised experience for each potential viewer.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

Consumers now expect retailers to engage them whenever and wherever they want, with a shopping experience tailored to their individual needs. In an era when opaque data-use policies have jeopardised customer trust, retailers are increasingly cognisant of balancing AI-powered personalisation with privacy.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

To do this, use soft lighting to highlight key products, such as unlocking the brilliance of engagement rings for women with lab-created diamonds. The answer lies in striking a balance between minimalism and outside-the-box imagination that resonates with the younger crowd. For a wedding-themed display, let romance take centre stage.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

AKQA , a design and innovation company known for curating brand experiences for the likes of Nike and Rolls-Royce, in partnership with leading commerce platform Shopify, led some of retail’s brightest minds on a tour of stores that are disrupting the industry. A touch of genuineness was the cherry on top.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2023

New Balance, Sydney New Balance’s new concept store in Bondi Junction, Sydney, is at the forefront of the brand’s expansion strategy in Australia. It seeks to minimise overstocking and clutter, prioritising open spaces and thoughtfully curated product displays. This is in service of creating a calmer shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2021

The curated line of products includes items made using at least one material or process that is better for humans, animals, or the environment. According to research by IBM, gen Z consumers appreciate innovation, but only if it can remove friction and empower them to engage with the brand on their terms.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2021

Since then, the brand has focused on elevating its service proposition, unifying the brand’s on- and offline experiences to better engage customers. Here, Aje co-founder and CEO Adrian Norris discusses Aje’s new collection, its international growth and striking the balance between the creative and commercial demands of the business.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As Hong Kong’s leading green restaurant, Treehouse offers a carefully curated menu of ethically sourced, unprocessed whole foods, and caters to various dietary preferences without any preservatives or artificial sweeteners. People are a key aspect, and their support and trust in your vision are vital, especially during difficult periods.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mental depletion (when strain on our physical or emotional energy diminishes our cognitive faculties), however, tips the balance against us once more, acting as a powerful primer to the effects of music upon our impulse spending.

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All Work

MARCH 10, 2024

To attract diverse generations in the workplace, businesses should focus on universal human aspirations like purpose and belonging, essential for engagement and recommending the organization as a great place to work. Beyond serendipity, next-level workplaces curate experiences to build collegiality. Image courtesy of Sozinho Imagery.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

She believes that brands, retailers and marketers can help consumers overcome digital fatigue by focusing on amplifying the tangible and inspiring returning consumers through engaging experiences that are beyond transactional. These consumers are determined to live more intentionally and in the moment.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2021

It’s a real balancing act between architecture, interior design, strategy, research, and understanding the multitude of layers which make a shopping centre what it is. . As designers, we have an opportunity to curate and shape the space these exchanges occur in and invariably create a new value proposition for physical retail.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2023

So while a rebrand might be on the cards for B&L, balancing value and aspiration will be key. Product-wise, Kmart has a greater number of ranges to engage in the style aspirations of middle Australia compared to B&L – think more homewares, pets, appliances – as well as apparel and accessories.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A balancing act “The dichotomy for The RealReal is that theirs is a sector with higher growth projections versus traditional retail as sustainable consumption behaviours and the circular economy begin to really take off,” Iacono added. “One

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VMS

AUGUST 18, 2021

M ARKET BY MACY’S, a concept created by Macy’s (New York), is a more curated and exploratory version of the storied company’s typical effort. Dynamic environmental graphics engage shoppers and complement the local neighborhood,” says Novak. Engaging signage allows customers to learn more about the creators behind various products.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

On the same note, it’s important to strike the right balance so you’re not spread too thin. We were conscious of the need to tailor each and every engagement with media, giving journalists time to try our range and connect with the brand ahead of launch, ensuring their appraisals were based on their experiences of the products.

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Inside Retail

MAY 12, 2022

We tell that story through a lot of symbolism, like the yin and yang which is about balance and equilibrium. We’re talking about the balance of the physical world and the digital world, how people spend time in each world. I think that’s the easiest way for people to get engaged in the digital world.

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RetailMinded

JANUARY 20, 2024

Prioritize Work-Life Balance through Flexible Scheduling A work-life symphony is essential in an age and day when demands soar through the roof and the lines often blur. For instance, you can curate custom accolades from Awards.com , tailoring them to embody the unique spirits of achievement within your team.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2022

IR: How do you curate meaningful experiences for customers through the marketplace? Touching on the more industry-led perspective, there is a huge balance to what makes up a great experience. AO : From a Woolworth’s perspective, there’s a lot of time that is spent listening to customers.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Firstly, one thing that is not easily available from your sofa are curated displays,” Bianchi said. For this reason, Bianchi said it is important for department stores to offer engaging brand experiences to “strike a balance of excitement and convenience”. Endless scrolling cannot provide an entire outfit or room set with ease.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Fully licensed, SHI offers a curated wine list, Asian-inspired cocktails, and an exclusive upstairs bar and lounge area. In Dubai, where the audience leans towards maximalism, the challenge was to balance popular preferences with SHI’s essence. Every element is thoughtfully curated to transport guests to the heart of China.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The carefully curated ambiance complemented the essence of the initiative, emphasizing the seamless blend of art, design, and social responsibility. Accompanied by adaptive armrests, 360-degree movements, and a tilting footrest, the armchair showcases a perfect balance between innovation and Italian design.

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Greater Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Link Between Office Design and Productivity Understanding the impact of commercial office fitout and design on business productivity is crucial for organisations striving to enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Inviting textural materials, including leather, paper, velvet, and microfiber, helps engage affluent shoppers and show the artisan value of the luxury brand. . The visual cues such as l ighting , colour, and balance direct a customer’s attention to the specific products and display space. . Plastics in Visual Merchandising .

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Design Wanted

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It really finds a balance between that and hands-on products.” We have to find a new balance. In 1968 Italian designer Giancarlo De Carlo (1919-2005) was appointed chief curator of the Milan Design Triennale and decided that The Greater Number would be the main theme of the event.

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Greater Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

After his recent trip to Tokyo, greater group’s Asia CEO Ryan Arrowsmith returned with dozens of photos from innovative and forward-thinking retailers who are going above and beyond to creative unique and engaging customer experiences. NEW BALANCE’S TOKYO FLAGSHIP STORE. THE WORLD’S BIGGEST STARBUCKS RESERVE ROASTERY. We love this!

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All Work

JULY 10, 2023

What truly distinguishes the victors in this war for talent, is not just the physical spaces they provide, but the meticulously crafted experiences they curate for their employees. It even encourages employees to take short breaks or engage in mindful exercises, contributing to a healthier work culture.

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All Work

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Most organizations who choose hybrid work are trying to offer a balance between the flexibility people want and the need to bring employees together to create greater cohesion and build a sense of community. Close the sliding door for deep focus work or video calls (each leader has a curated background that speaks to who they are).

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Retail Insider

JUNE 24, 2021

A current example of this is balancing the trade-off between continued investments in the core business and that of innovating our customer experience and expanding into new geographies. What it looks like, smells like, and feels like to be immersed in their high street favourites, in an ultra-curated and personalised way.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Rather than seeking a range and floorplan designed just to eke out a few more dollars on the retail P&L, the team has found an approach that will do as much for its balance sheet of customer and community engagement as it does for the retail financials. Australian-made focus The merchandise reboot is a story in its own right.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2021

It was curated by the former editor of Harper’s Bazaar , Kellie Hush. She certainly engaged online, but our penetration online has always been quite decent. I think it’s a balancing act. IR: How thoughtful. Is the book about the heritage of the brand? SR: Absolutely. We evaluate every store on its merits.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That balance of aspiration, accessibility and down-to-earth, conversational approach to fashion is something we’re equally passionate about at Nordstrom. The Paul Smith pop-in is the next iteration, providing shoppers the opportunity to engage or re-engage with the brand.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 19, 2022

So a move closer to the region is a positive step, but still requires a balance to consider how to localise offers enough to be meaningful while still creating efficiencies,” he concluded. We can curate services and products that are unique and localised, while also ensuring we enhance our offerings across all our franchises, he said.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2022

Curated apparel and accessories are displayed on minimalist steel racks that are easy to move. From this research, we set out to improve the experience and how we engage with customers, focusing specifically on the needs of runners. IR: What impact has the new store design had on the business?

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All Work

AUGUST 19, 2021

At TikTok headquarter in Los Angeles, upon arrival, a unique entry journey is curated through a hallway-long LED screen, showcasing TikTok’s fun and energetic creative contents for both their employees and visitors. In this unprecedented time, work-life balance has evolved to work-life integration. TikTok US Headquarter in Los Angeles.

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