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Are we entering a bricks-and-mortar renaissance? Here’s what the data says

Inside Retail

The scale of a renaissance in bricks-and-mortar store openings may well be modest but it does contrast with an extended prior to and through the Covid-19 pandemic of store network pruning. For the period of October to January, the ABS described retail sales as flat contrasting with the more bullish assessment of CBRE.

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Barde vanVoltt draws on Japanese zen gardens for Calico Club interior

Dezeen

"Rippled mirrored glass and silver colour was to create contrast and depth," Boerma said. The aim was for the interior to "nourish creative flow, harmony and support it with a screen-free store policy to create calm in an unpredictable world," the studio said. "And

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How Aussie menswear brand Peter Jackson is suiting up for e-commerce expansion

Inside Retail

In contrast, he said, the current e-commerce site is “like one of our premium flagships and something we’re really proud of”. All the flows and the interactions, usability and the UX and UI, really supports that branding focus.” We’ve sort of done it in reverse to what other retailers would do.”

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Return-to-Office Strategies Failing? The Coffee Shop Effect Can Help Brew Success

All Work

Coffee shops serve as dynamic work environments where the ambient noise and social presence can boost productivity and creativity for many individuals, in contrast to the quiet, sometimes less stimulating office spaces. Yet, in many cases the laptop warriors are undeterred.

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Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s favourite new projects

Design Week

In contrast to the dark burgundy colour palette of the bar, the inner restaurant features a neutral colour scheme. In contrast to the neutral tones found indoors, the outdoor space is finished in a deep sea blue as a counterpoint. Many are from ranges used in other branches of the coffee chain.

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Wood Tops Add Warmth and Beauty to a Wide Range of Spaces

Elmwood Timber

Contrasting Colors Define The Space Incorporating an island adds some needed separation to any kitchen and defines the working space from the communal areas. Using color ranges and contrasting materials creates a space that is not only functional but has visual appeal. The modern table has come a long ways but the basics remain true.

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Five top tips for creating trust with foreign colleagues

Inside Retail

Without trust, we suspect other people’s motivations, capabilities, integrity and ability to produce results. You only need to think about the relationship that you enjoy with someone you trust and contrast it with your relationship to someone you don’t trust to feel how different they are. Don’t do it. Extend trust.

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