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Exclusive: The thinking behind Coles’ revamped Chadstone flagship store

Inside Retail

Coles is using the store revamp to trial key concepts that it identifies as being important to the customer, including an elevated “fresh and healthy” offering, as well as greater “convenience” and “value” offerings. “In The project soft-launched in February and officially opened on March 6.

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SHA Wellness Clinic partners with IMKAN to launch world’s first healthy living island 

Design Middleeast

An unprecedented project, an island where every aspect, every detail has been planned with the health and well-being of its inhabitants as a priority. The innovative island by SHA Wellness Clinic and IMKAN is located in AlJurf, a privileged enclave on the coastline between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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How Can We Foster Emotional Connections At Work In The Post-Pandemic Era?

All Work

Studies have unveiled the intricate influence of natural and built environments on our brains, emotional responses, behaviors, and overall health. Neuroaesthetics research shows how our brains react to art, including architecture, and the response to beauty. In other words…we think and feel beauty.

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How To Create A Happy Workplace? Business Environment Design Matters

All Work

In the corporate world, visionary leaders embrace this concept and understand that inspiring and keeping their people happy are critical ingredients for any organization to deliver on its strategic vision. From a design standpoint, Frank Lloyd Wright’s “compression and expansion” concept is an example of surprise and delight at work.

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Fine Print – May 2021

Retailing Insight

A curated selection of new books and upcoming titles in Holistic Health, Herbal Medicine, and Crystal Healing. . Drawing on 28 years of experience, Dr Ratan combines ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern aromatherapy principles in Vedic Aromatherapy, creating unique blends for holistic health and healing. by Ravi Ratan.

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The Synergy of Design and Execution in Office Fitouts

Greater Group

Collaborative Brainstorming and Ideation The beauty of collaboration lies in the synergy of diverse perspectives coming together to create something far more profound than what each individual could conceive independently. Brainstorming sessions, where these professionals collectively brainstorm ideas and concepts, are crucial.

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Why local retail communities are important, and how retail design can encourage community retailing.

Retail Focus

Creating a brand community has always been an important marketing concept and a valuable brand asset. Many brands have been particularly attentive to strengthening their community relations during and after the global health crisis (COVID-19). These can include comfortable seats, nice lighting and well-designed store layouts.