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Ikea to launch small-format Planning Studio concept in Australia

Inside Retail

Ikea is to launch its small-format planning studio concept in two locations in Australia this year. Unlike its traditional warehouse-like stores, the Planning Studio is sized between 300-500sqm and designed for customers to plan and order complex home furnishings and services such as dining, kitchens, and bed spaces.

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Honesta launches with an irreverent take on home furnishings

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Unveiled as part of 5Vie during Milan Design Week, the Italian brand makes its debut with a focus on craftsmanship, raw materials and masterful processes. It helps that Honesta, which is a sister brand to Italian craft master Rawood, has employed the help of international designer Matias Sagaria to help make waves with its first collection.

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Analysis: A Japanese retailer with Lofty overseas prospects

Inside Retail

The reasons for the appeal of Japanese retailers are easy to understand: they have good store designs, often with small footprints that make tidy, efficient use of space without appearing cluttered. Loft, a dubiously classified ‘home furnishings’ concept is an idea that should have travelled but hasn’t.

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Marimekko Returns to New York

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Finnish design house Marimekko (Helsinki) has opened a new experiential retail space in SoHo. Located at 97 Wooster St., Marimekko has always walked its own path in the boundaries between fashion, design, art and architecture,” says Rebekka Bay, Creative Director of Marimekko.

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Sleep.8 ‘Awakens’ the Kings Road with debut central London store launch

Retail Focus

8 at 366-368 King’s Road, marking the brand’s debut central London location. . 8 over the summer on a pop-up basis at 227-229 & 239 King’s Road are interior design brands, Libby Blakey Designs and Mews Furnishings. ft space shared with White Coco clothing retailers. 8 Chelsea’s 1336 sq. Joining Sleep.8

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Daiso, Muji, Moshi Moshi? Why this Japanese-inspired chain is taking off

Inside Retail

Something for everyone, particularly if you are young and female Moshi Moshi sells exclusive merchandise in 12 categories: home furnishing, bags, stationery, cosmetics, fashion, beauty, apparel, food and drinks, plush toys, IT gadgets, toys, and ‘other’. Some stores also sell pet accessories.

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On Our Radar: Williams-Sonoma Opens First Dubai Store

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Home furnishings and kitchenware brand Williams-Sonoma (San Francisco) opened its first United Arab Emirates store in Dubai in March of this year. The 6500-square-foot space, located on the first floor of The Dubai Mall, will host free classes and product demos along with exclusive events and private shopping by appointment.