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Lighting – retail’s bright idea

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This is certainly true when it comes to lighting. Often underutilised, lighting is one of the most useful tools to retailers wanting to improve their store and make shopping a more memorable experience for consumers. As it forms part of the functionality and the interior design of a store it plays a critical role.

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The luxury brands being lit by sustainable retail lighting

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The Bicester Collection, created and operated by Value Retail, is a family of 11 luxury shopping destinations in Europe, the UK and China, and soon in the US. Locations include distinguished retail spaces like Maasmechelen Village near Brussels, Kildare Village near Dublin, and Bicester Village near London.

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Why focusing is an essential part of retail lighting

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If you think lighting installation is the final step in a beautifully lit retail environment, think again. Although it can be easily missed, light focusing is a final step that is key to making retail lighting more purposeful and impactful. Light focusing is a skill that depends on instinct and experience.

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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

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To put it simply, there is no escaping the subject of sustainability in retail. If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages.

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Carnaby Street lights up with a brand new Christmas installation: Carnaby Universe

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The destination in the heart of London’s West End is world renowned for creating spectacular Christmas lights and this year will be no exception. Welcome to the Carnaby Universe, a celebration of the best shopping, dining and experiences on offer in the globally renowned destination. christmas/sign-up.

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Developing retail experiences through immersive retail design

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Given that retail environments are more turbulent than ever, retailers are looking at every possibility to optimize the brand and customer experience by leveraging the physical retail experience. Retail design, physically, can directly impact customer emotions and behaviors.

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Smart Stores: Integrating IoT and AI in Retail Design

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Imagine walking into a store where the lights adjust automatically as the day progresses, shelves notify staff when inventory is low, and digital signs change based on who’s looking at them. This is the promise of IoT and AI in retail design. In retail, this means everything from smart shelves to interactive fitting rooms.