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

Inside Retail

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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Belles Hot Chicken talks crowdfunding campaign and global growth plans

Inside Retail

Jenner-Leuthart said that Belles had been considering the crowdfunding concept for a few years, but the timing is now right – with a new location set to open in Adelaide early next year. In the campaign’s first week, it received over 1,000 expressions of interest (EOIs). Customers feel like the value proposition is high.

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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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Space10 invites public into its Copenhagen HQ with kiosk-like design library

Dezeen

A library, snack bar and design shop have been added to the ground floor of Space10's Copenhagen headquarters "We wanted the ground floor to play a much stronger role in our mission to involve the many and diversify our perspectives," Space10 designer Kevin Curran told Dezeen. "By Photography is by Seth Nicholas.

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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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“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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