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Why international stores are key to Costco’s future growth

Inside Retail

Newer stores are not as productive as older ones, indicating that the concept is approaching saturation or already there in the US and Canada, where Costco has most of its locations. It is helped by the fact that the concept of member-based retail is still something of a novelty in much of the world. This, too, will be member-based.

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Zara’s live shopping shows are a big hit in China. Can it do the same in the West?

Inside Retail

“We want to take this to the Western countries, where livestream is not as popular…but we think why not – from an entertainment perspective this is like an evolution,” said a Zara spokesperson for the initiative, which is expected to launch between August and October. Can it do the same in the West?

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Deniz Aktay and the potential of hyper-realistic furniture renders

Design Wanted

In my opinion, this contrast qualifies for a good visualisation.”. Before embarking on a rendering, Aktay likes to sketch his concepts. Here it is important to relieve yourself from geometrical and perspective correctness and to sketch freely. Which perspective is the best, which part or detail do you want to show and which not?

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“Doing nothing wasn’t an option”: M.J. Bale CEO Matt Jensen

Inside Retail

Some things, however, never change, and those are our brand pillars, which revolve around concepts of courage, integrity and passion. Travelling – I like to travel a lot for work and with the family, and this also helps with fresh perspectives. I like to think of the pillars as the foundation of our house.

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Leading the way to global dominance!

Design Middleeast

Rami explains: “Echoing the region’s preference for opulence but with contrasting lines that offer subtleness and modernity. “Our teams work together to bring these concepts to life. The best part is that their collections are a harmonic mix of old and new.

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The Cabinet of Collaborations at Dutch Design Week showcases the power of working together

Design Wanted

Dutch design office StudioMOM unveiled a compact modular transport concept powered by hydrogen. Alternating wires of contrasting materials add a subtle glow to the material that changes from alternating perspectives ,” explains Tegelaar. Lavo bike by StudioMOM. Ultimately this material effect creates an ever-changing object.

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The world’s best boutique bakeries: Combining millennials’ love for Instagrammable design and baked goods

Greater Group

Unique and creative concepts have been largely driven by the demand from consumers for new and unforgettable experiences. From a social marketing perspective, photogenic spaces are highly valuable among digitally-focused audiences. In the retail world, niche speciality bakeries have been making waves over the past few years.