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Wellness booms and so does the share price of pharmaceutical retailers

Inside Retail

Wellness has become a priority for people in the wake of the pandemic as evidenced by the surge in demand for health and well-being products, which is projected to reach $5.2 Priceline is another Australian pharmacy that has increased its foothold in the beauty and wellness space under the ownership of retail conglomerate Wesfarmers.

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This biophilic hotel calls travellers back to their roots

Design Wanted

Being near nature makes us happy while being distanced from it decreases our health and wellbeing. Hotels, where people run to for a brief feeling of sanctuary in order to recuperate, need to incorporate green spaces first and foremost. ” – ©D1 architectural studio. ” – ©D1 architectural studio. .

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We Reviewed FlexiSpot’s Pro Plus Standing Desk (E7)

All Work

Many of us spend too much time sitting at our desks working, and evidence shows that sitting for long periods is linked to poor health outcomes. . Either way, this is a highly attractive desk that will look good in any room or office space. . Aesthetics. Aesthetically, this desk offers a range of attractive features. The Review.

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Meet the winners of Taiwanese Golden Pin Design Award 2021

Design Wanted

The winning designs in the Spatial Design category are varied, with many Taiwanese designs going for the rejuvenation of old spaces, such as J.C. Architecture’s “Not Just Library,” Forest Wood Archi-Tect’s “Maker Space – Popup Taipei,” and ChingChing Interior LAB’s barbershop “Agreeable Keep No.47,” s “Zen Zhou Biodegradable Treepot.”

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India set to revamp its retail landscape with policy overhaul

Inside Retail

DPIIT, the government body spearheading the policy overhaul, has circulated the draft to more than a dozen government departments to seek feedback. India’s retail prowess India, the fifth-largest global destination for retail space, is poised for significant retail growth in the coming years and has been closely monitored by global players.

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Analysis: How Vietnam’s malls are riding the wave of recovery

Inside Retail

On 12 July, a rumour circulated on social media that the chairperson of Vingroup, which includes Vincom Retail, Vietnam’s largest mall operator, had been barred from leaving the country. The rumour went viral and the effect on Vincom’s share price was as sharp as it was immediate, with investors dumping the stock as fast as they could.

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How can we merge psychology and architecture?

Design Wanted

I’m happy to talk today with Joel Anderson, architect and associate principal of design and sustainability at Cushing Terrell and Dr. Sam Gosling, psychologist and professor at the University of Texas at Austin , with whom we’re collaborating on research to understand emotions people desire in different spaces of a building.