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Six standout retail spaces, from a double-decker bus to luxury flagships

Inside Retail

It seeks to minimise overstocking and clutter, prioritising open spaces and thoughtfully curated product displays. This story first appeared in the November 2023 issue of Inside Retail Australia magazine. What sets this store apart from competitors is its deliberate design.

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Analysis: Why Harvey Nichols’ new NFT retail space is “a wildly clever idea”

Inside Retail

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols recently announced the opening of the first blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) retail space at its Pacific Place Hong Kong store. The innovative concept named ‘HN NFT Vault’, invites customers to browse and purchase digital art NFTs from a curated selection of globally recognised projects.

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“Not surprised”: Experts react to Amazon’s reported department store plan

Inside Retail

So I’m not surprised by the move,” Facioni told Inside Retail. The Wall Street Journal offered few details about the look and feel of the stores Amazon is reportedly planning to open. I think Amazon will try to bring another level of technology to the retail space, whether that be self-checkouts or even no checkouts,” Flanders said.

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“Impossible to ignore”: Witchery MD’s plans to capitalise on digital growth

Inside Retail

In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan. We recently opened the doors on the first of our new store formats at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney, and the site truly embodies our vision for the future of physical retail spaces.

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Does Luxury Escapes’ new store herald the return of travel agencies?

Inside Retail

Designed to combine the convenience of online booking platforms with the benefits of a physical retail environment, the new store enables customers to receive advice, guidance and curated recommendations from travel experts. This – coupled with the rising cost of airfares – has led to a change in travel plans, en-masse.

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Pop-up Stores: Elevating Luxury Brands’ Experience Value

Retail Focus

These ephemeral retail spaces offer a unique platform for luxury brands to captivate their audience and deliver a heightened sense of luxury through carefully curated themes, aesthetics, products, events, and communications. One avenue that has gained significant traction is the concept of pop-up stores.

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Standout stores: New flagships, pop-ups and openings that caught our eye 

Inside Retail

Spanning two floors, the 1103sqm retail space features distinct areas dedicated to specific product categories. The Inside Store pop-up by Thankyou is a truly immersive design and retail experience. Inside, the store defies conventional retail norms. The store design reflects Ganni’s commitment to sustainability.

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