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Curating community: Retail’s answer to the loneliness crisis

Inside Retail

The concept of “third spaces” is defined as social venues different from home (the first space) and work (the second space), where individuals may assemble, mix and grow relationships. The curated highlight reels on such platforms lead to feelings of inadequacy, which can drive people to distance themselves from their community.

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Indigo announces first-of-its-kind urban concept store

Retail Focus

Today, the company has announced they are taking this concept one step further by opening the doors this fall to a radically different 16,000 ft 2 shopping experience. This new urban concept store at The Well in the King West neighbourhood of Toronto marks an evolution for the brand.

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Muji Australia MD talks Highpoint opening and future expansion plans down under

Inside Retail

Takuya Saito, managing director of Muji Australia, spoke to Inside Retail about the company’s plans to grow its bricks-and-mortar presence in Australia and the strategy behind it. We now have four stores across Sydney and Melbourne, and by the end of the year we plan to have six. What are the key drivers behind this significant growth?

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River Island unveils new store concept ‘River Studios’

Retail Focus

River Island, one of the high-street’s most iconic names, has launched an exciting new retail concept: River Studios. River Studios will make its debut in the UK in Derby at the end of August before subsequently being rolled out to other key locations as part of River Island’s ambitious plans to reinvigorate retail. Kernan comments.

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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. Meanwhile, over the next 18 months, there are plans for two to three new venues, with a grand opening every six months or so.

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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

Customer experience LSKD has ‘audacious’ growth plans for the next few years and Shaughnessy is expected to play a key role in helping the brand create a unique in-store experience and ensuring the right products are stocked in each store. LSKD recently took this concept on the road with its BAF (Big As F*ck) Bus, a pop-up on wheels.

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Why New Balance is putting people at the heart of its new store concept

Inside Retail

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The open concept creates a space where consumers can shop cross-category to match their personal style.

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