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Ikea bets on remote interior design as AI changes sales strategy

Inside Retail

The investment in digital services, as Ikea embarks on a 2 billion euro expansion in the United States, is in keeping with rival Wayfair, which last month launched a ‘Digital Design Studio’ – an in-store kiosk where shoppers can experiment with furniture styles and layout in a digital rendering of a room.

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Why New Balance is putting people at the heart of its new store concept

Inside Retail

Consumers who head down to the store will find that the line between sport and culture is a very fine one, and inspiration on shapes, lines and textures can be drawn from each other,” he stressed. By offering a curated selection, he aims to make the shopping experience easier for consumers who are new to the brand.

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Combining retail and hospitality through creative store design

Greater Group

The focus is thus on the products; all design mechanisms such as spatial planning, shelf layout and product categorisation work towards the goal of yielding maximum profits at maximum efficiency. The store features a simple layout with light pebble-washed walls and flooring. Traditionally, the physical store is transaction-centred.

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Taking Shape

Design Middleeast

Perched along the captivating Amaala Triple Bay area, the accommodations provide sweeping panoramic views that stretch from the majestic Hijaz Cove to the charming expanse of the Red Sea. An example office layout was developed from concept to detail design, which acts as a bases of design for the rest of the work floors in the building.

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The Rise Of The Destination-Worthy, Hospitality-Influenced Workplace

All Work

Consider this: the layouts and amenities of the best hotels and resorts are designed for optimal convenience, comfort and fun to keep people on property and capture more of guests’ dollars. Changes in volume, color, texture, lighting and even enclosure can all influence the kind of energy and dynamics of a workplace environment.

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Top 10 Things to Consider When Conceptualising Retail Store Layout Designs

Greater Group

A carefully crafted retail store layout design , however, can guide customers around a store and provide an enjoyable experience that encourages a connection between those customers and the business. Be sure to consider the following 10 components of retail store layout designs before planning a new space or refitting out an existing one.

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