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Showfields and the bankruptcy of the ‘most interesting store in the world’

Inside Retail

The leases in Brooklyn and DC reflect what we learned from signing the other leases. Showfields made the mistake of over-paying for real estate and then expanding a concept that had rather limited appeal. While Showfields captured a lot of industry attention, it’s always been a concept in search of a strong value proposition.

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Rizq Art Initiative opens in Abu Dhabi today

Design Middleeast

Led by Art Historian, Founder and Executive Director Shafeena Yusuff Ali, RAi will provide unstinting support to emerging and established artists, curators, researchers, and other creative practitioners from this region to reflect and position their practice within a global discourse.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

These meticulously curated displays are more than just aesthetics, they convey a diverse range of messages that encompass product offerings, discounts, overall ambiance, and brand identity. The traditional concept of Christmas windows will be redefined by the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).

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From product to practices: how fashion “sustainability” is finding its natural place in brand management practices.

Retail Focus

They changed their perspective by doing business by including clients in their practices. From a brand perspective, sustainability was a challenge: being able to deliver a profitable business while considering environmental, economic, and social resources for present and future generations.

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How livestreaming is driving e-commerce sales in China

Inside Retail

The concept is not new. Livestreaming is a concept of selling or sharing products with customers who are joining remotely to watch, chat, and buy. So even if you see a very large number here, there might actually be just one other viewer in the room with you. But livestreaming was not always used for selling items.

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“Impossible to ignore”: Witchery MD’s plans to capitalise on digital growth

Inside Retail

During the pandemic, the Australian womenswear brand Witchery turned 50, but rather than kicking back to party, the retailer revved its omnichannel strategy and worked on a new physical store concept. From a design perspective, the new look reflects the evolution of our product and aligns with Witchery’s exit out of men’s and children’s wear.

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Crafting luxury brand narratives through popup stores

Retail Focus

On the other hand, it helps in gaining a deep understanding of the brand’s target audience’s needs, desires, and aspirations. With the customers’ increased demand for novelty and uniqueness, brands could be inclined to present concepts that meet their needs. Crafting brand narratives through pop-up stores.