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How Singaporean designers translate their cultural heritage into fashion

Inside Retail

Kavita Thulasidas, one of the winning designers of the prestigious Singapore Stories Award 2022, is the perfect embodiment of the council’s commitment to recognising and promoting local talent. In an exclusive interview with Inside Retail , Choo shared his vision for Singaporean designers and styles on the international stage.

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Remedy: A Malaysian brand redefining sustainable personal care

Inside Retail

Remedy is a multi-label concept store in Kuala Lumpur with an emphasis on eco-friendly and all-natural personal care products. The story so far Lee doesn’t see Remedy as competing with other companies; he has always regarded his business as a “humble retail concept store” which he hopes to make self-sustainable through community support.

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The “urban reef” concept aims at making cities more biodiverse

Design Wanted

The first concept developed is called “Rain Reef” and is characterised by an undulating shape that increases the contact area of the water and the potential hatching surface for vegetation – © Urban Reef. The post The “urban reef” concept aims at making cities more biodiverse appeared first on DesignWanted.

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Proximity retailing and current retail environmental paradoxes

Retail Focus

Urban proximity concepts are becoming more relevant, and rural proximity concepts are retreating to less relevant formats. Given this situation, startups have been invited to invest in their local communities to revive the street with local concepts. The retail environment concept, theme and offer display.

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We aim to open 100 stores” across Southeast Asia: Muji Singapore’s MD

Inside Retail

But it’s not just about size; Muji Plaza Singapura has introduced innovative concepts that redefine the shopping experience. We have carefully considered both regional and local perspectives, to make sure it is a space that sells both global daily necessities, while responding to the needs of local and Japanese-oriented customers.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

Product displays are transformed with a festive twist, featuring Christmas-themed versions that not only promote offers but also connect products to the joyful and gift-giving spirit of the season. They go beyond promoting products; they create lasting memories and emotional resonances.

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Coffee and home delivery: How food-service spending is changing in Apac

Inside Retail

We can expect more unique dine-in concepts trialled by food services in the coming years, either through loyalty systems to encourage repeat patronage, or to lengthen customers’ time spent in store,” she explained.

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