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Balenciaga x Simpsons. Balmain x Barbie. Is cringe the new cool?

Inside Retail

In total contrast to the smoothly curated feed of a perfectly posed influencer, a surge of content from users ‘exposing’ themselves via retelling of embarrassing anecdotes has driven over half a billion videos with the hashtag #cringetok. They have different body types, unusual hobbies, and unique stories to tell.

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Reality bites: how composable architecture is a make-or-break strategy for retailers looking to thrive

Retail Focus

By contrast, composable architecture is relatively inexpensive because of its modular design. LoveCraft’s composable approach has led to it becoming a top global destination for knitting and crochet supplies, meaning it was ideally placed at a time when interest in these hobbies peaked.

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Ferrari’s flagship store in Milan combines heritage and innovation

Retail Focus

The interior walls of the store consist of hand applied terracotta elegantly contrasted by bespoke white clay bricked walls. I have followed Ferrari forever as a hobby. Entering the store, the eye is immediately drawn to the central core ribbon-like staircase inviting the customer to explore the three floors. I was hooked.