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Romantic femininity, tone and texture are at the heart of steele. HOUSE flagship

Retail Focus

From the tactility of finishes that ignite the senses, to the saturation of natural light that makes for a dreamy retail atmosphere. The boutique is the first of its kind, bringing the primarily online retail company steele into the physical realm, with help from interior design firm The Stylesmiths. has established online.

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Why focusing is an essential part of retail lighting

Retail Focus

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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Key considerations for flooring options in retail spaces

Retail Focus

In the fluctuating world of retail and the exponential rise of e-commerce, accelerated by lockdown restrictions during the pandemic, the future of bricks and mortar retail spaces has come into question. Wood flooring can offer a variety of looks and feel homely and inviting, so is a good option in a retail space.

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

Inside Retail

Following a refurb, the BAF bus is now complete with air-conditioning, comfortable couches, functional workout spaces, a full sound system, with eight speakers, a subwoofer, and LED lighting strips, and exclusive LSKD products. With ambient lighting, earthy tones and homey fixtures, R.M. It has two distinct zones.

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Al-Jawad Pike creates marble "immersive experience" for APL's Soho flagship in NYC

Dezeen

Five vanity rooms are each clad in distinctive coloured onyx or marble A teardrop-shaped column is located in the centre of the store, while boulder-like plinths positioned around the space are used for product displays. The textured display plinths were developed with a bespoke fabricator based in New York, who CNC-carved the forms.

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Developing retail experiences through immersive retail design

Retail Focus

Retailers also recognize the importance of building a cohesive brand identity and narrative message that customers can understand and feel a sense of belonging to. This can include the creation of a distinctive store design, the use of unique materials and textures, and the integration of story-telling elements throughout the store.

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Sephora UK Opens Its First Physical Store in Westfield White City, London

Retail Focus

Customers, who had eagerly awaited the opportunity to shop in-store after the unprecedented demand following the launch of its website and app last autumn, can now enjoy a retail space spanning over 6,000 square feet.

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